What’s the difference: Standard Lake Norman Pontoon Rentals Versus Our All-Inclusive Berkshire Luxury Tritoon Boat Rentals:
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A tritoon boat is a pontoon boat with three tubes (or toons) instead of two. It sounds simple enough, but the third tube makes a big difference in the performance and ideal use for the boat. Think of a pontoon as a teeter-totter effect when rocking side to side. The third hull helps keep the boat stable, allows for quicker speeds, better turning agility, and makes the boat better equipped for choppy waters on larger bodies of water such as Lake Norman. If you haven’t been on Lake Norman on a summer weekend, it can certainly get wavy so having a boat designed to handle the conditions with ease is essential. It certainly also doesn’t hurt having our skilled captains onboard who know the safe places to go and avoid the waves! You won’t regret choosing a luxurious ride of a Tritoon for your next Lake Norman Pontoon Rental!
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We are focused on delivering your best experience possible. Tritoons are built to withstand waves and work better for watersports as they are capable of handling more engine power. Our Berkshire tritoon boats are built with a one-piece composite deck making them two times stronger than the competition as well as 40% lighter meaning they glide smoothly over choppy waters. Would you rather ride in comfort and luxury or a standard Lake Norman Pontoon Rentals?
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Waves bigger than two feet can be dangerous on a pontoon boat. When it comes to rough water, the more hulls the better. Tritoons handle rough, choppy water better than pontoons because the third toon on a tritoon helps stabilize the boat and allows for more friction between the water and the bottom of the boat. The robust tritoon design provides a smooth ride while absorbing the waves with ease that many others can’t handle or navigate around on large “barge” style or underpowered boats. Don’t settle for a Lake Norman Pontoon Rentals without an upgraded Tritoon!
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We start with a minimum of 150 horsepower to ensure we cruise Lake Norman efficiently and safely. With 520 miles of shoreline there’s a lot of ground to cover (if you want)! When large waves come, engine horsepower is essential to lifting the front of the vessel higher in the water to keep you dry and safe.
We match the size of our engines to exceed your expectations depending on each boats use. While many companies will say you can perform tow behind watersports with 150 horsepower, it will not be the thrill many desire due to the strain on the vessel. When you consider the weight of passengers and equipment, a full boat can add thousands of pounds onto a vessel. That’s why we have upgraded 250 horsepower ultimate tritoon boats to handle watersports as well as additional passengers while consistently delivering exceptional experiences. Our Lake Norman Pontoon Rentals are designed for Lake Norman and anything the “Inland Sea” may throw at us!
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Our Lake Norman Pontoon rentals are custom designed with our partners at Berkshire Pontoons and are proudly hand built in the USA. Some of our favorite features that make these tritoons the best for Lake Norman include:
- Flat floors allow fluid conversations and free movement throughout the vessel without obstructions such as windshields or pathways creating barriers.
- Floors retain the same boarding height at floating docks therefore improving ease of access on and off each vessel from the dock.
- The metal toon structure allows us to safety beach our boats so you can enjoy all the islands Lake Norman has to offer.
- We are able to park our boats at “normal” sized boat slips and docks so we can pick you waterfront (think AirBnB, VRBO, or Stay Lake Norman Rental Home) or bring you to a waterfront restaurant or bar without unique parking requirements.
- Our pontoon boats can fit under all Lake Norman bridges.
- Comfort with leather upholstery including reclining seats, lounges, and sun pads making up the layout of each of our boats. Close your eyes and imagine your favorite recliner on the water and your best lake day powered by Carolina Cruising Charters!
- Plenty of storage for everything we provide from safety essentials to games, toys, and floats.
- Since we clean all our vessels between bookings, being able to easily hose down our boats after use ensures a consistent experience every time.
- Simply put: we invest and carefully select only the best equipment to ensure you have your best lake day!
We have recently added a Wake Boat for those looking for the ultimate experence in wakesurfing, wakeboarding, and watersports!