This section lists marinas and waterfront facilities that operate an active boat rental fleet directly on site. Available vessels typically range from 18-foot fishing skiffs and 24-foot pontoon boats to personal watercraft and ski boats. Before booking, confirm whether fuel is included in the rental price, check state boating license regulations, and verify daily departure schedules.
Murphy 4
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Dukes Hideaway Marina
555 Duke Lodge Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
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Harbor Cove Marina Featured
400 Harbor Cove Ln, Murphy, NC 28906
Mon-Sun 9am-6pm
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Mountain View Marina
200 Dean Aldrich Dr, Murphy, NC 28906
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Shooks Marina
11003 Joe Brown Hwy, Murphy, NC 28906
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Morningstar Marinas
21660 Crown Lake Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club
18501 Harbor Light Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Mon 9am-6am, Tue 9am-6am, Wed 9am-6am, Thu 9am-6am, Fri 9am-8am, Sat 9am-8am, Sun 9am-7am
Hickory 2
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Lake Hickory Pub & Marina
6706 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory, NC 28601-8932
Wed 4pm-8pm, Thu 4pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm
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Lakeside Marina
81 Marina Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
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Inner Banks Marina
980 NC-171, Washington, NC 27889-8176
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Moss Landing Marina
227 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889
Albemarle 1
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Cook's Marine Services
22862 Lake Tillery Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001
Almond 1
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Prince Boat Dock
237 Prince Boat Dock Rd, Almond, NC 28702
Bath 1
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Bath Harbor Marina & Motel
101 Carteret St, Bath, NC 27808
Belhaven 1
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Dowry Creek Marina
110 Spinnaker Run Rd, Belhaven, NC 27810
Mon-Thu 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
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Alarka Marina
7230 Grassy Branch Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
Calabash 1
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Calabash Marina
1207 Riverview Dr, Calabash, NC 28467
Durham 1
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Rollingview Marina
3938 Falls Lake Rd, Durham, NC 27703-8866
Mon-Sun 9am-5pm
Granite Falls 1
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Castle Bridge Marina
6131 Castle Bridge Dr, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Hayesville 1
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Margarita Jack's Marina & RV
2397 NC-175, Hayesville, NC 28904
Mon-Tue 10am-5pm, Thu-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-3pm
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Steele Creek Marina
1616 Townsville Landing Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm
Holden Beach 1
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Holden Beach Marina
3238 Pompano St SW, Holden Beach, NC 28462
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-12pm
Lake Santeetlah 1
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Santeetlah Marina Boat Rentals and Outfitters
1 Marina Dr, Lake Santeetlah, NC 28771
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Eaton Ferry Marina/Keel Marinas
1865 Eaton Ferry Rd, Littleton, NC 27850
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Noah's Landing
1735 N Powerhouse Rd, Morganton, NC 28655-8263
Mt Gilead 1
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Lilly's Bridge Marina
1183 Lillys Bridge Rd, Mt Gilead, NC 27306-9158
Mt Holly 1
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Tailrace Marina
1010 Marina Village Dr, Mt Holly, NC 28120
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Ocean Isle Marina
2000 Sommersett Rd SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
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Mountain Creek Marina
7515 Stonewall St, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
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Morningstar Marinas Southport
606 W West St, Southport, NC 28461
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Carolina Marina @ Belews Lake
548 Shelton Rd, Stokesdale, NC 27357
Terrell 1
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Midway Marina
8693 North Carolina Hwy 150, Terrell, NC 28682
Troutman 1
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Safe Harbor Skippers Landing
1152 Perth Rd, Troutman, NC 28166
Mon 9am-5am, Tue 9am-5am, Wed 9am-5am, Thu 9am-5am, Fri 9am-5am, Sat 9am-5am, Sun 9am-5am
Whitsett 1
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Guilford Mackintosh Park
1345 NC-61, Whitsett, NC 27377
Wilkesboro 1
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Skyline Marina
4008 W NC Highway 268, Wilkesboro, NC 28697-9421
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
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Port City Marina
10 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun 9am-5pm
Also in North Carolina
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- Marinas and Facilities with Boat Launches19
- Marinas with Transient Slips18
- Marinas with Public and Private Boat Launches18
Good to know
Do I need a boating license to rent a boat at a marina?
Requirements depend on state laws, but most US states require drivers born after a specific cutoff date to hold a NASBLA-approved safety certificate. Marinas frequently administer a 15-minute temporary online or printed course for $10 to $15 prior to departure. Drivers must be at least 21 or 25 years old and present a valid photo ID.
How much does it cost to rent a pontoon or powerboat?
Half-day rentals (4 hours) typically range from $250 to $500, while full-day rentals (8 hours) run between $400 and $900 depending on location and vessel size. Fuel is usually charged separately at marina pump prices upon return, adding $40 to $120 to the total bill. Peak summer weekends often require full-day minimum bookings.
What equipment is included with a boat rental?
Rental rates include US Coast Guard-required safety gear, such as adult life jackets, throwable cushions, fire extinguishers, and anchors. Renters must bring properly fitted life jackets for children under 13, as marina stock in youth sizes is limited. Watersports gear like towable tubes or wakeboards can be rented separately for $30 to $75 per day.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in North Carolina, check the 35 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across North Carolina, MarinaAtlas indexes 35 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.