What to know before you rent

• Driver age: most companies need the driver to be 21 or 25 with a valid ID.
• Pontoon or tritoon: both are flat, stable party boats. A tritoon has a third tube, so it rides smoother and carries more power.
• Where you can go: rentals stay on the Intracoastal Waterway and the rivers, not the ocean. Ask about sandbars and swimming spots when you pick up the boat.
• No one wants to drive? Several companies rent the same boat with a captain.