What a great staff. Pontoon was very clean. Smooth drive and great control. Great start and stops...especially at blue parrot! read more

This boat rental company was rude and racist. They had the nerve to call me and tell me not to take their boat to an area on the lake that's having a black party. She told me how her boats got vandalized last year and she doesn't want her boats down there. We were stuck, since all the other locations were sold out. We called to let them know some people in our party was running late so we'll pick it up at 11am instead of 10am, she said with a nasty attitude, " well the boat isn't going out much longer after that time". It was such an awful anxiety heighten experience especially being a retired veteran. I would not recommend this place to anyone even though they didn't have that same energy in person. read more

This was the first time renting a pontoon at Lake Norman. Two of our friends were visiting from Long Island, NY, so we thought we'd go out and spend 4 hours on the lake. The boat we rented was clean and well maintained. The people there were incredibly nice. I would recommend this place and we plan to visit again soon! read more

We took two rentals- one for 2days and then for one day. Becky is one of the nicest people I have met. I count her now as a friend. The boat was beautiful and the prices were more than fair. You could not do better at a boat rental on Lake Norman Gerri V read more

Rented a boat for vacation and the staff here is amazing! Boat was great, plan to go back next time we're in town!

Great experience renting the pontoon for the day on the lake. Very pragmatic guidance from Becky Akers' and her daughter on how to maximize on the day in terms of saving on fueling trip time vs. fun time. Clear navigation instructions on safety measures and clean boat equipment. Thoroughly enjoyed the coves for a refreshing swim on a great day on Lake Norman. Definitely recommend this and appreciate the transparent but friendly interactions with Becky the owner during the booking process. read more

Wonderful, easy experience! The pontoon was exceptionally clean. They gave us a tutorial on the water before we departed for the day. GPS directions had me turn too early, and I ended up in a different boat club. Go past the first driveway and take the next left. It's a dirt road. Do not be deceived my the modest location and the building. The actual boats, boat slips and customer service are top notch. Super easy process to book and dock. Right around the corner from the Blue Parrot. Easy to get gas there and a meal/drinks before heading back to the marina for the day. Eight hours in a great pontoon was $400 plus gas ($69) and we went all over Lake Norman. FYI If you want to use the Bluetooth stereo on the boat, it will prompt you to download the app (for free) before it will pair. Came with a tube and life vests, but bring vests for the little ones. read more

Great experience renting a pontoon boat for the afternoon. High quality boat, reasonable rates and very helpful staff. It's been awhile since I've driven a boat and they did a good overview and even offered to go out initially to ensue I was comfortable. When returning, I gave a quick call and they were waiting at the slip to help guide me in and to tie up the boat. I'd highly recommend! read more

The boat was in great shape, owners were friendly and process was very easy. We would definitely go back and highly recommend. read more

Today is my second time renting a pontoon from here and I couldn't be more excited! Very friendly and helpful. The boats are clean and in great condition. They've been very helpful in accommodating my group and can't wait to get back out on the lake today! read more

The equipment was dated and beat up. The tube was smaller than most. I would not rent from them or recommend, there are much better. We also had to spend 1/2 an hour of our precious 4 rental refilling gas at a nearby marina upon the return which ate into our time on the water. read more

Looks like we got the last/worst boat they had. Super beat up, had to go back to marina to get the engine oil topped off because alarms were going off (shouldn't they check that before and after each rental?). Didn't help. Engine would stall and sputter, more alarms, wouldn't start many times. Pretty embarrassing to pull up at a public dock with it. Don't understand paying the same as others for an inferior product. People were great but they should retire that boat! read more

This place was a bit disorganized and for the money spent, the boats were old and a bit rough looking. Only put one boat off at a time. We were an hour past our reservation to launch due to part of dock fallen and earlier reservations that were late. read more

Great pontoon rentals. Nice, clean boats and fully equipped with everything. Always have wonderful customer service. Good location on the lake. Great company to work with. Can't wait to rent from Saltshaker again!! read more

We love this company. It's family run. They are really easy to work with, reasonably priced and nice people. The first time we rented from them, they helped us with some basic info since we were newbies at boating. They have small life jackets that fit our toddlers (something I was concerned about) and they are pretty easy going about what times we can rent it, etc. read more

Great experience!! Very easy to work with and accommodated changes. Boat ran great and was in great shape. Will use Saltshaker next year!!!!! read more

The boat rental was fine, but I am giving them 1 star because of what happened after we turned in our boat. We were walking back to our house, which was about a mile away from the Marina. As we were walking away from the Marina to the main road, a man in a pickup truck and trailer was driving down the road towards us. He stopped and asked us if we were looking for someone. Initially, I thought - how nice. People here are so helpful. Well, that all changed. When we said no, thanks, and kept walking, he told us this was private property that we were on, and to get off it immediately, and to never come back. Well, Saltshaker Marine, we are going to grant his wish. If you know who this is, it would be a good idea to tell him not to ask your customers to leave. It's not good for business. Just a thought. read more

The boats here are absolutely amazing, they come with everything you might need, they have a drop off and pick up so you don't need to do any work, they are pretty cheap it's very beneficial. 10/10 recommend read more

Great pontoon boat rental...clean boat, friendly staff and a very fair price! Would recommend.

Very disappointing. There are no bathroom here, only a very stinky Porta Potty. Secondly, the staff is very, very rude. We were yelled at multiple times, in front of our children. Thirdly, no one offers to help you load/unload your boat. Lastly, you have to come in an hour early to refuel your own boat. This decreased our time on the lake by an hour. We've rented boats on Lake Norman for years and feel the other marinas are much better kept and that staff elsewhere is much nicer. We won't be back! read more