Why is a season pass better than owning a boat? 

which is most often a paid storage a facility- Several thousand dollars

Paying for a tarp wrap for outside storage – which needs to be monitored in heavy snow and is environmentally wasteful

Private garage storage which can render other toys, vehicles and storage items without room.

Obviously launching a boat for every use is an option but trailer parking can be a hassle and often reduces owners from utilizing their investment.

Regular oil changes, and general wear and tear maintenance is monitored and conducted by HIWA staff

Our Mechanic provides a premier winterizing and summarizing service which would cost a private owner hundreds of dollars.

HIWA has been in business for 19 years and has always revolved its fleet to keep high quality newer vessels for its customers.

To purchase this quality of pontoon you would assume a payment or opportunity cost of $75,000 tied up in the vessel.

Depreciation far outpaces the investment of ownership, however with the Season Pass program we are able to renew the fleet and provide consistent quality year after year at a fraction of the cost.

You will still have the ability to purchase insurance from our third party provider.  However the issuance will be cheaper than private ownership.

The reason your rental insurance can be offered cheaper is that HIWA insurance dually covers the vessel.

Should you experience any difficulties on the water you have the peace of mind knowing that you have someone to call.   Our staff is available 7 days a week and can provide assistance.

Issues we often remedy quickly – Damaged prop, Dead Battery, Out of Gas, Rope in the prop, Lost or damage accessories (ropes, ski flags, towables, life jackets)

We are committed to helping you quickly return to enjoying your day on the water.  And at the very least can get you back to shore quickly and safely while we assess the issue.

We often have boat owners that rent from us because their boats had a mechanical failure and either the service or the parts are not available until the end of the season.

Our mechanic is on hand and can often remedy mechanical failures in less than 48 hrs. The cost of “act of god” mechanical failure is at the expense of HIWA.

In the event that a Mechanical event lasts longer than 48 hours HIWA has a large rental fleet that can be accessed to keep season pass owners on the water.

It’s comforting to know that a HIWA staff member is always available to greet you in person and help your party board vessel and provide a seamless departure.

Also available to help provide additional services, advice or consultation over the phone 24/7

If you are new to boating it can be a little intimidating learning to captain a vessel, rules of the water way and safe conduct for passengers on board.

For the last 19 years HIWA has gained a tremendous amount of experience in training renters as well as employees new to the water.   We can help you understand common mistakes and how to avoid them.   You will be boating like a pro in no time.