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Must have a Illinois Boating Safety Certificate. Just watch the videos and take the test, it only takes about 30 minutes and it’s free of charge. https://www.rentalboatsafety.com/power-boats
We do not allow pets – sorry!
Boats must not be used south of the Route 12 bridge.
We do not provide drivers/captains for hire – you drive the boat.
Fuel is not included in the rental price. Just as a rental car, fuel is NOT included (in any of our rentals). The craft leaves full, and upon return, we will measure how much fuel you used.
Children are welcome. We have life jackets for children.
Babies are welcome. A baby will have to be in someone’s lap with a life jacket on when the boat is moving. We have life jackets for babies.
You must be 25 years old or older and have a valid automobile driver’s license to drive the boat.
Boats can not be kept overnight.
Fishing is NOT allowed on the boats.
Tubing is NOT allowed on the boats.
Boats do not have bathrooms on board but we do have nice bathrooms here at our marina for your use.
Max Boat capacity is 7 to 10 people depending on the model you select.
Grills/BBQs are not allowed on the boat.
Bring a towel or two – it’s possible you may get wet from spray or a splash over the bow.
Boats generally have Plush Interior, Bimini Top, Swim Ladder, Bow Anchor and Dock Lines.
Boats have a stereo system with BT, USB and AUX ports but Customers will need to bring their own Aux and/or USB Cords

Our Location

We are located at Pelican Bay Marina on beautiful Lake Marie of the Chain O’ Lakes in Antioch, IL

Chain O’ Lakes Boat Rentals
26050 W Riverview Pl, Antioch, IL 60002

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Cancellation & Rain Check Policy

Rain Check Policy: If it is raining at the time of your scheduled boat reservation departure time and the boat doesn’t leave the dock, you may then use your payment for another day, subject to availability, within 1 year. Once you leave the dock, there is a $200 hour minimum on every rental.

Cancellation Policy: We require 72 hours notice so we can possibly rent the boat out to another customer which helps us keep our boat rental prices the lowest on the Chain O’ Lakes!. Cancellations made by Customer 72 hours prior to boat reservation departure time will receive a full refund of deposit minus any credit card processing fees.. Cancellations made by customer less than 72 hours prior to boat reservation departure time may result in a forfeiture of deposit.

Illinois Chain O' Lakes Boat Rental Map

Our boats are allowed on the following lakes: Channel Lake, Lake Catherine, Lake Marie, Bluff Lake, Spring Lake, Petite Lake, Grass Lake, Nippersink Lake, Fox Lake and Pistakee Lake (Fox River is not allowed)

Note: The star marks our location.

Our Pontoon Boat Line

The following shows our boat line. Your boat color may be different depending on actual boat booked.

Manitou Luxury Oasis 24

Premier Luxury Legend 235

Chain O’ Lakes Boat Rentals is the leading pontoon boat rental company for Fox Lake and the Fox Chain Of Lakes.

“If we can help you in any way just let us know – we will do everything we can to help you have an awesome day on the Chain with our pontoon boat rental service”

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