No boat? No problem. Round up your crew, take the helm and head out on a voyage of boating discovery. Rentals and charters let you enjoy a wide variety of boating adventures—from fishing to cruising to sailing or watersports—without owning a boat. They’re a great way to try different boat types if you’re thinking about buying a boat or trading up to a bigger model. 

Not quite ready to fully commit to boat ownership? Try an alternative to boat ownership, like boat rentals, boat clubs, peer-to-peer boat sharing or charters, which are all great options for prospective boat buyers to “test the waters,” enjoying the opportunity to try various types of boats, or even specific brands and models before committing to their own boat purchase and the associated costs.

For the performance enthusiast, boating is more often about your newly purchased boat than it is about any on-water activities. A new water toy provides the next hands-on experience and a fresh canvas to create a machine in your own vision. As a bonus, you can also escape to the water whenever you’re craving the g-forces generated by a hairpin turn or the thump of an amped-up marine stereo.

Boats aren’t just about the speed. It’s all the cool tech and equipment that comes with them…the innovative control systems, the bells and whistles, even the riding gear that identifies you as part of the crowd. You can make your boat flashy and loud for a race or watersports session. Or you can craft it to be finely tuned and functional for a fishing trip or family day.

Whatever modifications you tackle, a boat ride is a great way to unburden yourself from a stressful workweek.

Buying a boat is a special kind of celebration, one at its best when shared with the people in your life. A boat is a great way to make a stylish personal statement, and being able to treat family and friends to a day—or night—on the water is a wonderful reward for your hard work. Whether you’re hosting a private party on the waves or taking friends to your favorite waterfront restaurant, owning a boat means never having an empty social calendar.

Boats are different than that new watch or car—they make memories, water-colored visions of lying out with your partner under a summer sun, perfecting a new watersport, or simply rewarding yourself with time off from stress and schedules. They’re escape vehicles, ready to carry you and your friends away from daily stress and towards unforgettable experiences. Best of all, owning a boat means those experiences are always waiting for you, as close as the nearest dockside.