Carolina Boat Rentals offers premium pontoon boat rentals since 2014, holding the #1 spot in customer reviews on Google for Lake Wylie. The business operates from two locations: Riverside Marina in Belmont, NC, and Tailrace Marina in Mt. Holly, NC, with a fleet of 10 brand-new, identical pontoons at Tailrace alone.

Standard pontoon rentals comfortably hold up to 10 passengers (1,450 lbs max) and are the only rental option on the lake to include fuel at the same base price — no separate fuel charge. A Premium 150HP Tritoon Rental steps things up further, holding 12 people with higher speeds, more stability, and better tubing performance. Beyond powered boats, the business offers single and double kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals (including an annual Kayak/SUP Membership for unlimited year-round access), and a distinctive Electric Go Boat rental — a 2-person electric rigid inflatable boat requiring zero boating experience, open to anyone 16 and older.

Pontoon rental times include a quick 2-hour rental, a half-day (4-hour) rental (10am-2pm or 3pm-7pm), and a full-day (8-hour) rental (10am-6pm), with all rentals bookable with a fully refundable 25% deposit. Rates start from $340 for the standard pontoon and $425 for the premium tritoon. A dedicated Boat Driving Lesson is also available from $130/hour for guests wanting confidence before renting.

Guest reviews are overwhelmingly glowing, with 776 reviews at a 4.9 average, one of the strongest reputations of any boat rental operator researched this session.

For visitors and locals on Lake Wylie looking for a luxury pontoon, tritoon, kayak, SUP, or unique electric go boat rental, Carolina Boat Rentals offers a highly reviewed, decade-established operation with two convenient marina locations.