FLW Outdoors
Boating & Watersports
Why rent a boat on Lake Lanier?
What good is coming to the lake for a visit and not taking a boat ride? Lake Lanier is well known as the houseboat capital of the world, so expect to see some floating mansions while you are out on the crystal blue waters. Boat rental at Lake Lanier is easy and accessible to everyone. Seasonal prices vary, but the quality of the experience is worth the investment. Boats for all types of water enthusiasts are available seven days a week. Rent a ski boat for a day of high octane fun, or take a pontoon boat out for a sunset cruise. There are about a dozen types of watercraft available for rent on Lake Lanier.
Ski Boats
Waterskiing is a sport where an individual (or more than one individual) is pulled behind a motorboat on a body of water wearing one or more skis. The surface area of the ski (or skis) keeps the person skimming on the surface of the water allowing the skier to stand upright while holding the tow rope. Water skiers have their own unique terms such as: “Take me for a rip: “Take me for a pull” “Give me a tow” “I want to go for a rip ‘n ride” & “Hit It.” Ski boats are fast and sleek rquiring some advanced skill to pilot. Boat rental companies offer instruction on how to operate the boat. Ski camps and lessons are also available at Lake Lanier for those who want to perfect their rip and ride skills.
Runabouts
A runabout is any small motorboat holding between four and eight people, well suited to moving about on the water. Runabouts can be used for racing, for pleasure activities like fishing, water skiing or as a ship’s tender for larger vessels. Some common runabout boats are bow rider, center console, cuddy and walkaround.
Deck Boats
These vessels offer a huge seating area and can often accommodate as many people onboard as pontoon boats. Thats why deck boats make for great family fun as most can carry the entire family with ease. But, they have a fast, maneuverable V-bottom hull that skims over the water much like a bowrider, so they can be used for tow sports, fishing, cruising, and more. They are powerful, too, so deck boats are excellent choice for skiing, tubing and wakeboarding or just ideal for stirring a breeze in a long cruise
Pontoon Boats
Pontoons’ hallmark feature is comfort on the water with living room-like couches, lounges and swivel seats that beckon boaters to sit back, put up their feet and enjoy the breeze, the sunset or whatever they want on the water. Pontoons can offer slow and lazy rides and are economically priced with smaller engines. When equipped with higher horsepower, they offer relaxation and speed with power for skiing and tubing, too.
Houseboats
Depending on your point of view, a house boat is either a boat with living facilities or a house built to float on water. Some houseboat owners consider it aaa permanent residence, albeit anchored to a waterside dock instead of the conventional plot of land. Most houseboat models are more akin to landlocked recreational vehicles. Recreational houseboats often have powerful boat motors to provide mobility. Instead of hooking up to outside sanitation and utility services, a recreational houseboat may have its own electric generator, water tank and waste containment system.
Sailboats
Sailing is the art of controlling a boat with large (usually fabric) foils called sails. By changing the rigging, rudder, and dagger or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to change the direction and speed of a boat. Mastery of the skill requires experience in varying wind and sea conditions, as well as knowledge concerning sailboats.
Waverunners & Jetskis
