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Get ready for lake fun aboard the 18' STARCRAFT 185, now available on beautiful Northwest Lake Tahoe! This sporty and reliable bowrider is perfect for cruising, tubing, or just soaking up the sun on crystal-clear waters. Easy to handle and packed with fun, the MX175 is ideal for small groups or families looking to make the most of their Tahoe adventure. Just bring your crew—we’ll handle the rest! STARCRAFT 185 3.0 Volvo Penta, 18' bowrider, max 7 people. Including: • Bimini Top • Wakeboard (based on availibility) • Towing Tube (based on availibility) • wet suit (on demand) PRICES: • FULL DAY 8hrs (around 9am-5am): $850 + gas (With full day rental, we can be more flexible with pick up time). • HALF DAY 4hrs (before OR after 1pm): $600 + gas (MORNINGS: I can let you out before 9am, if you like to have some bonus extra time, but need the boat back at 1pm. Also mornings are usually calm. Afternoons might be little windy.) • Prices INCLUDE website 18% fees and taxes. Fuel is paid separately, after the trip, according to your use. 1/4 tank = $50. We charge $400 security deposit (cash, venmo, cashapp, zelle), just for the time on the water and deduct gas from it. You will receive the rest of it right after you complete your rental. We reserve the right to charge $50 cleaning fee, if there is drink spillage, chips, food leftover, dog hair, sand, etc. On extremely windy days rental might be canceled and either fully refunded or moved to next available date. With morning pickups, we suggest to be 10-15 min earlier, to have enough time with parking your car, loading and any explanations. The boat accommodates max 7 people and there are enough life jackets, also a few small sizes. PICK UP & DROP OFF: Boat will be ready on the water. Pick up at the pier near Tahoe City. We will contact you with all the details, on the evening before the rental. Also, once you completed the booking, you will have our phone contact number on the app. CALIFORNIA: Since January 2025, California Boater Card is required to operate a motorized vessel in California, regardless of age. The card is obtained after completing a state-approved boating safety course. It cost $10 and you can make it online at californiaboatercard.com. We do not check if you have the card and we didn't hear about police giving tickets for not having them, but we recommend obtaining it. LAKE TAHOE: • No wake / min-speed zone is everywhere 600ft along the shoreline, especially approaching docks and marinas and in entire Emerald Bay. • Beware of hazards like: - underwater boulders along east (Nevada) shore and at Emerald Bay entry, - shallow water on the left from Lake Forest Boat Ramp, - quickly changing weather. Tahoe is mountains and weather can change quickly from sunny to rainy storm (specially in afternoons). • Keep the orange flag visible and keep the engine off when having people in the water around the boat. • Have your phone fully charged • Download and get familiar with Tahoe Boating App If you have any questions, we can answer them through messaging platform before you pay or via phone after completing reservation. If you are looking for typical POI you can try: Sugar Pine State Park - central W Shore, 25 min drive, Emerald Bay - SW, 1hr min Sand Harbour and NE Nevada shore, 30 min
MS
Fabulous experience with Janusz and his boat during July 4th...What an incredible way to experience Lake Tahoe. Communication was superb! We were grateful to have a FANTASTIC captain take us out since we we are not familiar with the lake or driving a boat! One of my favorite experiences. Would rent from him again!
IM
Janusz and his rental were absolutely the highlight of our trip!! He is so friendly, hospitable, and caring!! The boat was amazing and perfect for our family of 5!! Everything was above and beyond the description!! We look forward to renting again if we have another Tahoe trip!!
PO
Janusz was great and really accommodating, especially since we hit a snag with some traffic. The boat was super fun and everything worked well. One note: we were a little surprised when he asked for additional security deposit via Venmo, but did send it back once the trip was complete, minus $45 for gas. Other than that, everything was great.
Janusz’s boat was the favorite part of my family’s trip to Tahoe. It’s the ideal way to experience the lake. Janusz made the rental process smooth and the value for the experience outweighed the cost. His boat was ideal for our family of 4 to get around the lake. Emerald Cove from this vantage was breath-taking. Strongly recommend this booking.
Listing was exactly as ordered. Meeting location was convenient and owner was flexible. Due to inclement weather he was open to pushing booking time another day out for better weather. One suggestion: book early in the day as wind picks up afternoon. We lucked out with mostly good weather and some sunshine. Took the fam to Emerald Bay (takes about an hour each way) which was worth it.
Hi there, I love spending time on water and boating, either sail or motor. Hope you will have a great day too. Looking forward to meet you. I rent my boat, usually, 9am-5pm, but we can also do half day rent (either morning 9am-1pm or afternoon 2-6pm). You can also start in different hrs if it doesn't collide with other booking.
You’ll get directions to the departure location when you make a booking.
Full refund up to 5 days prior.