Boat Rentals

Just because you don’t have your own boat here at the lake doesn’t mean you can’t take to the water!  Several marinas at Hartwell Lake have deck and pontoon boats available for you to rent!  Most boats can be rented by the day, weekend or full week.  There are minimum age requirements to rent and a valid drivers license and basic navigation skills are required. 

HARBOR LIGHT MARINA – Lavonia, GA

Harbor Light Marina offers pontoon boats from 18′ to 24′, which are perfect for fishing and cruising.  With their 20′ deck boats, you can also enjoy skiing or tubing.  Rates vary depending upon boat, length of rental and days/seasons.  (706) 356-4119 – near I-85 exit 177 and buoy T51.

GORDONS MARINE – Hartwell, GA

The friendly people at Gordons Marine have 20′ and 24′ pontoon boats for daily and weekly rentals – enjoy cruising, fishing or pulling the kids (and kids at heart) on a tube.  Rates vary – call for reservations & they will set you up!  (706) 376-3355 - 1057 Lightwood Road, near Hartwell.

LAKE HARTWELL JET SKI RENTALS – Lavonia, GA

Hourly, Daily and Multiple Day pontoon boats rentals available.  Delivery can be arranged.  (706) 319-5498, 365 Sewell Rd, Lavonia.

BIG WATER MARINA – Starr, SC

18′, 20′ and 24′ pontoon boat rentals available for fishing, cruising and dropping anchor in a quiet cove.  (864) 226-3339 – 320 Big Water Road, Starr, SC.

Because Lake Hartwell is so large, with two main river channels, many islands, creeks and countless coves, becoming familiar with the navigational buoys is important.  On top of this, we highly recommend a nautical chart of the lake to help you keep your bearings, especially if the area is new to you.  The Hartwell Lake Association publishes a guide to navigating the lake and marine charts of the lake are available at area marinas and boat supply stores.