Rent a pontoon from Tailrace Marina with fuel included
Half Day (4 hours); Full Day (8 hours)
Up to 10 people
Fuel, Life jackets, Safety gear
Explore Lake Wylie at your own pace with a half- or full-day pontoon rental departing from Tailrace Marina in Mt. Holly. Your rental includes fuel and comes stocked with essential safety gear.
You must be 25+ to rent. A 25% deposit is required to secure your date and is fully refundable.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 10 guests.
Cancel 7+ days before for a full refund. Cancel 6–2 days before for a 75% refund. No refunds or reschedules within 2 days of start; no-shows not refunded. Weather: no reschedule until the morning of the reservation date.
Complete the digital waiver and watch the boat walk-through and safety videos before you arrive so your launch is not delayed.
Arrive 15 minutes early so staff can go over safety details before your launch.
No. Staff is only onsite 9:00–10:30 a.m. for morning and full-day rentals, and 2:00–3:00 p.m. for afternoon rentals, so you need to arrive on time.
Departing From: Tailrace Marina (Mt. Holly)
Hunter and his team have built something special here, with customers consistently praising the professionalism and crystal-clear communication throughout the entire rental process. The boats themselves are spotless and well-maintained, with pontoons getting particular love from reviewers. What sets them apart is the thoughtful prep work: educational videos about the boat and lake, detailed maps showing safe swimming spots, and even optional boating lessons for first-timers (Brandon gets shout-outs as an instructor). People appreciate the straightforward pricing and how smoothly everything runs from booking to launch. The staff's flexibility really shines through in these reviews. Multiple customers mention last-minute cancellations due to illness or weather that were handled with understanding and ease. Families, church groups, couples, and even dog owners report having fantastic days on the water, with many already planning return trips. The marina facilities at TrailRace are clean and convenient, though one review mentioned a challenging situation with elderly family members accessing kayaks where additional staff support would have helped. Overall, this operation earns high marks for making boat rentals stress-free and enjoyable.
Beautiful short photography and guided loop in front of Mt Vernon on the Potomac. Worth every penny of the $11.00!
Chantelle Crossland
November 6, 2025
Beautiful short photography and guided loop in front of Mt Vernon on the Potomac. Worth every penny of the $11.00!
Chantelle Crossland
November 6, 2025