I was in Madison this summer for a conference and my coworkers were able to get a pontoon boat with driver which was awesome. We catered a cheese platter and brought our own drinks and enjoyed two carefree hours of zipping along the lake. They have a bluetooth speaker so you can listen to your own tunes. We timed it so we were back for sunset on the dock which was just spectacular. read more

My family and I had a great time cruising Mendota! The Bentley pontoon was beautiful: clean, newish, well maintained and great for a cruise. Linda and her staff were very nice and accommodating. Lovely afternoon on the water. We definitely will do it again! read more

We had a wonderful experience with Captain Ken on the 4th Lake! He was welcoming, knowledgeable, and patient with our group of 4 adults and 5 little kids. Communication was top notch. Would absolutely recommend! read more

Did the kayak thing with some family in town. Easy to do - walked up and made our reservations. The staff were very friendly and helpful, launching you into the water with ease. The kayaks showed some wear - the foot rests weren't always in the best shape (broken, or not adjustable). But we had a delightful paddle. The rates were reasonable. read more

I had a great experience with Marshall boats. I was a guest on a boat of the company and I had a great time. The boat was clean and in very good shape. I specially appreciate the precautions taken by the company; the staff and guests must wear a mask when getting on/ off a boat. They are very nice and hospitable. The table of amenities is also a nice touch! Attention to detail! read more

This is a well run operation and the website is easy to use. I really liked doing business with them and Mitch was really helpful and friendly. We'll definitely be renting from this place in the future ! Thank you! read more

It was my wife and dogs bdays, so we decided to take a pontoon rental out on lake Mendota. What an amazing experience! The staff was so awesome and my pup had a blast out on the water. The waves were calm and the weather turned out perfect, can't thank you all enough for the beautiful memories! read more

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If you are in Madison and want to rent a canoe, kayak or stand up paddle board, this is the place for you. While reservations are not required, on a busy weekend, especially a holiday weekend, it's not a bad idea. Rentals are for the hour, and they provide you with paddles and life vests. Rentals are by the hour. The staff, who are very friendly, will give you suggestions on where to take your rental, and will help you in and out of the water. They also provide water tight containers if you would like to take your phone or keys on the kayak/canoe. And when you are all done, they have a variety of snacks (ice cream, chips, soda, etc) and drinks to purchase if you came unprepared. I'd rate this as a good family experience for everyone when visiting Madison. read more

Great morning out on Lake Mendota with the pontoon. The boat was new and in great shape and very clean. The staff was friendly and the embarking and disembarking was smooth and way. Wish we had made a full day of it. 2 hours was not long enough. read more

Wonderful place to rent a pontoon boat on Lake Mendota! We had a great experience, and the staff was incredibly helpful when a storm came in right after we took the boat out, which forced us to turn back to shore. We were pretty bummed about not being able to spend the morning on the water as planned, but when the weather cleared up about an hour later, Marshall Boats called us and asked if we wanted to go out again for a couple of hours. It ended up being a beautiful day, and we had an amazing time cruising around the lake! read more

Lovely business! Reasonable prices, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and a great spot for kayaking, canoeing, or paddle boarding.

I was able to book two people for a one hour paddle board rental each this past Sunday. It was a same day booking which was super convenient. Parking was close by to the rental building. All we had to do was walk up to the building, present the reservation and provide a photo id. The entire team was extremely efficient and courteous. They were able to hold onto our personal belongings, of which we retrieved after paddling. Since we were return paddlers we didn't need much instruction but they were willing to provide if necessary. We got our life vests and oars as instructed then we were pushed off from the landing and paddled away. We returned upon the hour being up and they were there to help us back onto land straight away. They were very polite upon our return, asking us how the experience was and thanking us for our business. This was such a great experience. I cannot wait to come back again! read more

Excellent spot to get on the water in Madison. Plenty of choices available- Kayaks, canoes, SUP etc. We do pontoons from here regularly. Great service, very convenient. read more

This new location is an awesome extension of their other locations, Wingra Boats and Brittingham Boats. The staff is their greatest asset, friendly and helpful. They stocked up with great equipment for paddling AND pontoon boats. The location on the west end of Mendota provides protection from the prevailing winds, enhancing the paddling experience. I commend Madison Parks for this concession that greatly enhances the enjoyment available in our parks. Finally, their pizza is an unexpected treat I highly recommend. read more

We rented a pontoon boat for 3 hours on a Sunday and had a blast! We had 6 adults and 7 kids and everyone had a great time! There's plenty of room on the boat for everyone to sit. The staff at Marshall boats is very easy to work with and provided life jackets for all the kids. We will definitely be renting from them again soon! read more

We had a great morning on our brand new pontoon boat. The staff were super friendly and helpful and the boat was terrific. We scooted all over the lake, stopped for a quick swim and had a great time. We hired a SUP paddle board but didn't get the chance to use it whilst we were on the boat, they let us take it and use it from their beach. An overall great experience and one of the highlights of our vacation. read more

They delivered the boat on time and were very thorough with instructions and answering our questions. The boat was very clean which is always a plus! read more

Great rental. Good people to work with: informative, accommodating. Nice pontoon boats.

It has been a long time since I have been out on Lake Mendota and I was excited to know you can rent pontoons on the lake from Marshall Boats. The pontoon we rented was very nice, clean and well maintained. We received very good instructions for the boat and the lake. It made our hours on the lake thoroughly enjoyable. read more

Rented a pontoon boat on a Saturday and couldn't be happier. The staff was friendly, very helpful. The boat was brand new this year (2017). Everything was ready to go on time as promised and exceptionally clean. Will definitely rent from them again. read more

Rented the Pontoon Boat this past weekend to celebrate my daughters 22nd birthday. Tyler and his crew were awesome. The boat was clean and new, we received great instruction and it was a beautiful day! read more

We rented a pontoon boat for a 2 hour cruise on Lake Mendota. The on-line reservation process was very easy and quick. When we arrived at Marshall Boats all the papers were ready and the check-in process was efficient and easy. The young man who checked us in was very friendly and efficient. We had one passenger in a wheelchair and the Marshall staff person had already planned for us to load at the boat launch pier and he drove the boat to that pier. He had stocked the boat with the life jackets we had requested for adults and children of different ages. Instructions went well and we were quickly on our way. The cruise around the lake was delightful and we drove by homes, picnic point, UW campus, Governor's Mansion, and more. When we returned the Marshall staff person was waiting on the pier and helped us unload. It was a great experience and one we plan to repeat on another beautiful summer evening. Thanks Marshall Boats for providing this service. read more