Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our office and boat repair hours are the same : Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm and Saturday from 9am-12pm

  • We are located in downtown Garfield, next to the cafe, and primarily service lake enthusiasts in the Alexandria area.

  • Lakes within a 45-minute drive from Garfield, MN.

  • Signature of authorized adult is required for all rentals. Renters are required to be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license. A contract that releases GMS of all liability is required to be signed

  • We don’t like our boats going farther than 30 miles in case something happens and it needs to be serviced.

  • All foods and drinks are welcome!

  • Unfortunately, we do not allow pets as guests on our pontoons.

  • Delivery and Pick up fee depends on the lake you will be having fun on.

  • We have a $500 damage deposit requirement when renting a boat. We prefer this to be in the form of a check which is shredded if rendered unnecessary after boats are returned.

  • We take half down at the time of reservation and the other half, tax and deposit when you are ready to pickup your boat.

  • We require a major credit card to be on file for equipment rentals. Otherwise, we accept personal checks or cash.

  • Everyone has a different opinion as far as weather conditions go. If it is unsafe to be on the water, we will forward your deposit to a different date and time. Deposits are non-refundable!

  • We do not refund deposits - we forward the deposit to a future date and time.

  • If you return your rental early for any reason other than a malfunction that requires immediate fixing, you are still responsible for the full rental value of the equipment.

    If you return your rental more than 20 minutes later than the predetermined time, you will be charged for an additional day of rent.

  • Your rental will be given to you with a full tank of gas, but additional fuel is not included. Equipment must be returned with a full tank of gas. If we are picking it up, we will fill it up and charge you the pump price per gallon.

  • All pontoons have bimini tops, anchor, swim ladder, adult life jackets, bumpers and tiedowns, throw cushion, and a fire extinguisher.

    Please note that if you are planning to have young passengers, you are required to bring properly fitted life jackets. If there are any children under the age of ten, a life preserver must be worn at all times while on the pontoon.