Boat Rental FAQs

Click the book a boat link to check boats and dates availability and to complete your reservation. Rates, available dates, deposits, age or operator requirements, cancellation terms, and weather policies are in our FAQs below and online within our booking tool. Feel free to call Wedowee Marine South at (256) 396-0065 for other questions.

The primary renter and every approved operator must be at least 25 years old. Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID and a major credit or debit card. Every operator must sign the rental agreement and complete our safety and boat-operation orientation before departure.

Rental boats are available at either of our convenient locations on Lake Wedowee. We have one location we call Wedowee Marine North at 21130 US-431 in Wedowee, Alabama and hold specific rental boats at that location which are indicated through our online booking tool through Fareharbor. We also are located at Wedowee Marine South at 9681 Highway 48, Lineville, AL, 36266 and have specific rental boats at this location as well with these specification indicated in our booking tool. If you have more questions, please call (256) 396-0065 for additional assistance. Our team of professionals would be pleased to answer all your questions.

Wedowee Marine offers yamaha sport boats, waverunners, performance tow boats, and pontoons for Lake Wedowee rentals. Fleet availability can change, so confirm the boat type and dates through our online booking tool.

Yes. Overnight and multi-day rentals are available on all rental boats, subject to availability. When kept overnight, the boat may only be secured to a dock equipped with cleats. Use secure dock lines and place at least two fenders between the boat and dock. Overnight rental does not permit operation after dark.

Yes. Tubes, skis, surf boards, and wake boards may be rented to add to your day on the water. Certain of our rental boats are compatible with some, none, or all of the additional water sports equipment. Ask the rental team what is available for your dates.

Every rental includes: a) Bluetooth audio system b) Bimini top (except for on PWCs) c) Anchor d) Swim ladder e) U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets f) Required onboard safety equipment

A separate Alabama boater safety certification is not required for qualifying Wedowee Marine rentals. Before leaving the dock, every operator must complete our required safety instruction, sign the rental agreement and keep a copy of the agreement aboard the boat. Anyone whose boating privileges are suspended or revoked may not operate a rental boat.

Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time for check-in, paperwork, safety instruction and hands-on boat orientation. Late arrival will reduce your time on the water because the scheduled return time cannot be extended. Park in the designated parking areas at the North or South marina location you designated to pickup your rental and walk to the pro shop desk for check-in. Please bring: 1) A valid government-issued photo ID for every approved operator, 2) A major credit card for the $500 damage deposit hold, 3) Sunglasses and lotion sunscreen, 4) A familiar, properly fitted life jacket for an infant or small child, if preferred. Wedowee Marine has limited child/infant life jackets and Alabama laws require children under the age of 8 to wear coast guard certified life jackets at all times while on the boat. Spray sunscreen is prohibited on our boats because it can stain and damage the upholstery. Every approved operator must be present for check-in, sign the rental agreement and complete the required orientation before departure.

Yes. U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets are included. Children under 8 must wear a properly secured life jacket at all times while aboard. We recommend bringing a familiar, properly fitted life jacket for infants or small children.

Capacity varies by boat. The passenger and weight limits shown on the boat’s capacity plate may never be exceeded, and children count as passengers. Check the individual boat listing or contact us if you are planning for a larger group.

Each boat leaves with a full tank of fuel. If the boat is returned with less than a full tank, Wedowee Marine will refill it and charge the payment method on file for the fuel added.

A $500 authorization hold is placed on the renter’s payment card. The hold will be released within seven days after the boat is returned, provided there is no damage, missing equipment or other outstanding charge. Your bank or card issuer may require additional processing time before the released funds become available.

A $75 cancellation fee applies to every cancellation. More than seven days before check-in: Full refund, less the $75 cancellation fee. Seven days to 48 hours before check-in: 50% refund, less the $75 cancellation fee. Within 48 hours of check-in: No refund.

Safety comes first. Wedowee Marine may delay, shorten or cancel a rental when weather or lake conditions are unsafe. If we cancel before departure, the rental fee will be refunded in full. If we end a rental after departure because of unsafe conditions, the rental charge will be prorated based on the time used. Unless Wedowee Marine determines that conditions are unsafe, the standard cancellation policy applies.

Yes. Food, coolers and alcoholic beverages are permitted. The boat’s operator may not consume alcohol before or during the rental and must remain completely sober. Glass containers are discouraged. If brought aboard, they must be stored securely and properly recycled or disposed of after use.

Dogs weighing 20 pounds or less are permitted. Renters are responsible for their pet and for any additional cleaning or damage caused by accidents, excessive pet hair or other pet-related conditions. Trained service animals are accommodated in accordance with applicable law.

Yes, fishing is permitted although our rental fleet is not designed for fishing meaning they don't have built in functionality designed for optimizing fishing. Please keep hooks, bait and fishing equipment away from the upholstery, and remove all tackle, bait and trash before returning the boat.

Rental boats must remain within the main lake channel and designated safe waterways of Lake Wedowee. Do not enter restricted shallow areas or travel outside the authorized boundaries as indicated by hazard areas on maps Wedowee Marine will go over during orientation and provide onboard the vessel. Observe every no-wake zone, operate at idle speed under bridges and slow down whenever you are uncertain about water depth or nearby hazards.

No. Nighttime operation is prohibited. The boat must be secured at an approved dock before dark. Alabam law also requires navigation lights to be on at dusk, that is as soon as the sun is down even though it's still daylight.

This is not an exhaustive list. But Everyone must remain seated while the boat is moving, with arms and legs inside the boat. The engine must be turned off whenever anyone is in the water. To be safe, the operator should ensure a proper headcount of everyone and that they are inside the boat before restarting the engine. The approved operator is responsible for every passenger and must remain sober. Smoking and spray sunscreen are prohibited.

Late returns are charged at $75 for each half-hour. Please allow enough travel time to return the boat by the time shown on your reservation.

Please remove your belongings and trash and return the boat in substantially the same clean condition in which you received it. A $125 cleaning fee may be charged for excessive cleaning required by Wedowee Marine to return the boat to rentable condition for the next renter. The renter is also responsible for damage, missing equipment, fuel charges, late fees and other charges authorized under the rental agreement.

Stop using the boat and contact Wedowee Marine immediately if you discover a mechanical problem, damage or unsafe condition. Continuing to operate a malfunctioning boat may make the renter responsible for resulting damage. A $250 rescue fee may apply when assistance is required for something other than a mechanical failure.

Occasionally, a boat may be unavailable because of a late return, maintenance issue or another circumstance outside our control. We may provide a comparable substitute. If no suitable replacement is available, you will receive a full refund and a 10% discount toward a future rental.