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You can take advantage of Long Island’s waters&nbsp;— without the expense of upkeep&nbsp;— by renting a watercraft from an outfitter. You'll want to call ahead for availability and an understanding of age and other requirements. 
<h3> NASSAU </h3> 
 BRIDGE MARINE, 40 Ludlam Ave., Bayville, <a href="http://bridgemarinesales.com">bridgemarinesales.com</a>, 516-628-8688. Offers&nbsp;18- and 20-foot powerboats, guided fishing expeditions, captain for hire, single and double kayaks, tubing (with boat rental), wakeboarding, launching ramp (own boat fee $30), own kayak ($10 fee), ice, bait and tackle. Clam bar, open noon-8&nbsp;p.m. Tue.-Sun., May 15-Oct. 15.&nbsp;Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sun.; closed Mon. except holidays. Season May-Oct.&nbsp;Requirements&nbsp;Older than 21, with boating experience for powerboats; driver’s license required. 
 LONG ISLAND BOAT RENTALS, 403 Main St., Port Washington, located on Manhasset Bay, <a href="http://liboatrentals.com">liboatrentals.com</a>, 516-761-0840. Offers&nbsp;half- or full-day rentals, 21- to 27-foot bowrider&nbsp;powerboats, (8-10 passengers max), center and dual consoles, water skis, wakeboards, tubes, powerboat training&nbsp;classes, boat handling and open water. Season&nbsp;May 15-Oct.&nbsp;15.&nbsp;Requirements Ages 18 and older, boating experience, driver’s license and credit card. 
 TED’S FISHING STATION, 143 Bayside Dr., Point Lookout, <a href="http://tedsfishingstation.com">tedsfishingstation.com</a>, 516-431-4193. Offers 16-foot skiffs with 8-HP motors, full and half days. Gasoline, diesel fuel and oil, bait and tackle, food truck,&nbsp;ice available. Rods and reels for rent. The Shell Shack, opens May 12-Labor Day, 3 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 1 p.m.-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun.&nbsp;Fees $189&nbsp;full day (7 a.m.-4 p.m.) includes life jackets for 4 and gas and brief lesson;&nbsp;$159&nbsp;half-day (4 hours), $99&nbsp;(2&nbsp;hours). Pole rental $15. Season May 1-Oct. 9.&nbsp;Requirements&nbsp;21&nbsp;and older, driver’s license.&nbsp; 
 THE WATERFRONT CENTER, 1 West End Ave., Oyster Bay, <a href="http://thewaterfrontcenter.org">thewaterfrontcenter.org</a>, 516-922-7245. A nonprofit community center for marine education and recreation on the water. Offers&nbsp;full- and half-day summer programs for children.&nbsp;Sailboats range from $80-$125; single kayak ($32), double kayak ($40) and stand-up paddleboard ($35), Rentals are one&nbsp;hour.&nbsp;Hours&nbsp;9 a.m.-8 p.m.,&nbsp;Tue.-Sun. Season Memorial Day-Columbus Day weekend. 
<h3> SUFFOLK </h3> 
 DINGHY SHOP, 334 S. Bayview Ave., Amityville, <a href="http://dinghyshop.com">dinghyshop.com</a>, 631-264-0005. Offers kayaks, sailboats, stand-up paddleboards,&nbsp;tours, lessons, youth trips. Hours 9 a.m.-5&nbsp;p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Rentals available&nbsp;June-Sept. Fee&nbsp;sailboat $90;&nbsp;single kayak $35, tandem kayak $70; stand-up paddleboards $45. All rentals are two hours and include flotation device and paddle. Twilight Tours 5:30 p.m. Wed. all summer,&nbsp;single kayak $46, tandem kayak $64 (includes rental).&nbsp;Requirements 15&nbsp;and older to use own boat; reservations recommended.&nbsp; 
 ELIXIR YACHT CHARTERS,&nbsp;403 Main St., Port Washington, located on Manhasset Bay, <a href="http://LIBoatRentals.com/Elixir">LIBoatRentals.com</a>,&nbsp;516-761-0840 (call or text). Offers charters 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-11 p.m. departing from Port Washington. Accommodates up to 24 passengers. Fee 5-hour charters from $3,850. Season May 15-Oct. 15. 
 GREAT BAY MARINE, 1110 Flanders Rd., Flanders, <a href="http://greatbayboats.com">greatbayboats.com</a>, 631-204-0034. Offers&nbsp;18- to 22-foot powerboats,&nbsp;20-&nbsp;to 23-foot pontoons, marine store, snacks, ice, bait and tackle, showers. Hours 8 a.m.-5&nbsp;p.m. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Season March 30-Nov. 10. 
 JETSKIRENTALS.COM INC., 320 S. Country Rd., Brookhaven, <a href="http://jetskirentals.com">jetskirentals.com</a>, 631-286-7816. Offers personal watercraft, kayak, canoe and Jet Ski rentals, boating classes, one-on-one boating, restaurant. Season Memorial Day-Oct.&nbsp;Requirements 19 and older to drive. 
 LIGHTHOUSE MARINA, 229 Meetinghouse Creek Rd., Aquebogue, <a href="http://lighthousemarina.com">lighthousemarina.com</a>, 631-722-3400.&nbsp;East of Riverhead off the Great Peconic Bay. Offers&nbsp;19- to 26-foot boats, including pontoon and center consoles&nbsp;plus water skis, wakeboard and tube rentals.&nbsp;Lessons and captains available. Hours&nbsp;9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, May 15-Sept. 15. 
 PUFF &amp; PUTT FAMILY FUN CENTER, 659 Montauk Hwy., Montauk, <a href="http://puffandputt.business.site">puffandputt.business.site</a>, 631-668-4473.&nbsp;Offers&nbsp;kayaks, sailboats, canoes, pedal boats, stand-up paddleboards. Sailing on Fort Pond, enclosed freshwater lake&nbsp;1 1/2&nbsp;miles long. Hours&nbsp;9 a.m.-10 p.m. Memorial Day weekend-Columbus Day. 
 RENTABOAT, 320 S. Country Rd., Brookhaven, <a href="http://rentaboat.com">rentaboat.com</a>, 631-286-7816. Offers canoes, personal watercrafts, powerboats, kayaks. Boating classes, one-on-one boating instructions available. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily&nbsp;year-round. Requirements Minimum age 21.&nbsp;New York State boating safety certificate, driver’s license. 
 SILLY LILY FISHING STATION, 99 Adelaide Ave., East Moriches, <a href="http://sillylily.com">sillylily.com</a>, 631-878-0247. Offers fiberglass 16-foot skiffs; 17- to 20-foot sailboats, Sunfish (lessons, kayaks, paddleboards also available). Sailing and fishing lessons (all ages)&nbsp;available. Bait, tackle, seafood, snacks, launching ramp, harbor tours. Season 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.-8&nbsp;p.m. weekends&nbsp;May 30-Oct. 15&nbsp;(rentals). Offers Carefree Boat Club with memberships for unlimited uses,&nbsp;range from $3,995 to $8,000 per year, depending on location and type of usage. 
 STRONG’S MARINE, 2400 Camp Mineola Rd., Mattituck, <a href="http://strongsmarine.com">strongsmarine.com</a>, 631-298-4770. Offers 21-foot and up, daily and long-term boat rentals, including Cobalt, Regal, Pursuit, and Grady White; plus water skis and water tubes. Season May 15-Sept. 30.&nbsp;Requirements&nbsp;Minimum age 21.&nbsp;Boating experience (lessons available), New York State boating safety certificate, driver’s license. 
 UIHLEIN’S MARINA, BOAT RENTAL AND MOTEL, 444 W. Lake Dr., Montauk, <a href="http://uihleinsmarina.com">uihleinsmarina.com</a>, 631-668-3799. Offers 18- to 31-foot powerboats for fishing, skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, cruising, parties. 1- to 3-person personal watercraft. Hours 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.&nbsp;Season April 15-Nov. 15.&nbsp;Requirements Older than 18, driver’s license, major credit card.

You can take advantage of Long Island’s waters — without the expense of upkeep — by renting a watercraft from an outfitter. You'll want to call ahead for availability and an understanding of age and other requirements. NASSAU BRIDGE MARINE, 40 Ludlam Ave., Bayville, bridgemarinesales.com, 516-628-8688. Offers 18- and 20-foot powerboats, guided fishing expeditions, captain for hire, single and double kayaks, tubing (with boat rental), wakeboarding, launching ramp (own boat fee $30), own kayak ($10 fee), ice, bait and tackle. Clam bar, open noon-8 p.m. Tue.-Sun., May 15-Oct. 15. Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sun.; closed Mon. except holidays. Season May-Oct. Requirements Older than 21, with boating experience for powerboats; driver’s license required. LONG ISLAND BOAT RENTALS, 403 Main St., Port Washington, located on Manhasset Bay, liboatrentals.com, 516-761-0840. Offers half- or full-day rentals, 21- to 27-foot bowrider powerboats, (8-10 passengers max), center and dual consoles, water skis, wakeboards, tubes, powerboat training classes, boat handling and open water. Season May 15-Oct. 15. Requirements Ages 18 and older, boating experience, driver’s license and credit card. TED’S FISHING STATION, 143 Bayside Dr., Point Lookout, tedsfishingstation.com, 516-431-4193. Offers 16-foot skiffs with 8-HP motors, full and half days. Gasoline, diesel fuel and oil, bait and tackle, food truck, ice available. Rods and reels for rent. The Shell Shack, opens May 12-Labor Day, 3 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 1 p.m.-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Fees $189 full day (7 a.m.-4 p.m.) includes life jackets for 4 and gas and brief lesson; $159 half-day (4 hours), $99 (2 hours). Pole rental $15. Season May 1-Oct. 9. Requirements 21 and older, driver’s license. THE WATERFRONT CENTER, 1 West End Ave., Oyster Bay, thewaterfrontcenter.org, 516-922-7245. A nonprofit community center for marine education and recreation on the water. Offers full- and half-day summer programs for children. Sailboats range from $80-$125; single kayak ($32), double kayak ($40) and stand-up paddleboard ($35), Rentals are one hour. Hours 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Tue.-Sun. Season Memorial Day-Columbus Day weekend. SUFFOLK DINGHY SHOP, 334 S. Bayview Ave., Amityville, dinghyshop.com, 631-264-0005. Offers kayaks, sailboats, stand-up paddleboards, tours, lessons, youth trips. Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Rentals available June-Sept. Fee sailboat $90; single kayak $35, tandem kayak $70; stand-up paddleboards $45. All rentals are two hours and include flotation device and paddle. Twilight Tours 5:30 p.m. Wed. all summer, single kayak $46, tandem kayak $64 (includes rental). Requirements 15 and older to use own boat; reservations recommended. ELIXIR YACHT CHARTERS, 403 Main St., Port Washington, located on Manhasset Bay, LIBoatRentals.com, 516-761-0840 (call or text). Offers charters 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-11 p.m. departing from Port Washington. Accommodates up to 24 passengers. Fee 5-hour charters from $3,850. Season May 15-Oct. 15. GREAT BAY MARINE, 1110 Flanders Rd., Flanders, greatbayboats.com, 631-204-0034. Offers 18- to 22-foot powerboats, 20- to 23-foot pontoons, marine store, snacks, ice, bait and tackle, showers. Hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Season March 30-Nov. 10. JETSKIRENTALS.COM INC., 320 S. Country Rd., Brookhaven, jetskirentals.com, 631-286-7816. Offers personal watercraft, kayak, canoe and Jet Ski rentals, boating classes, one-on-one boating, restaurant. Season Memorial Day-Oct. Requirements 19 and older to drive. LIGHTHOUSE MARINA, 229 Meetinghouse Creek Rd., Aquebogue, lighthousemarina.com, 631-722-3400. East of Riverhead off the Great Peconic Bay. Offers 19- to 26-foot boats, including pontoon and center consoles plus water skis, wakeboard and tube rentals. Lessons and captains available. Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, May 15-Sept. 15. PUFF & PUTT FAMILY FUN CENTER, 659 Montauk Hwy., Montauk, puffandputt.business.site, 631-668-4473. Offers kayaks, sailboats, canoes, pedal boats, stand-up paddleboards. Sailing on Fort Pond, enclosed freshwater lake 1 1/2 miles long. Hours 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Memorial Day weekend-Columbus Day. RENTABOAT, 320 S. Country Rd., Brookhaven, rentaboat.com, 631-286-7816. Offers canoes, personal watercrafts, powerboats, kayaks. Boating classes, one-on-one boating instructions available. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily year-round. Requirements Minimum age 21. New York State boating safety certificate, driver’s license. SILLY LILY FISHING STATION, 99 Adelaide Ave., East Moriches, sillylily.com, 631-878-0247. Offers fiberglass 16-foot skiffs; 17- to 20-foot sailboats, Sunfish (lessons, kayaks, paddleboards also available). Sailing and fishing lessons (all ages) available. Bait, tackle, seafood, snacks, launching ramp, harbor tours. Season 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekends May 30-Oct. 15 (rentals). Offers Carefree Boat Club with memberships for unlimited uses, range from $3,995 to $8,000 per year, depending on location and type of usage. STRONG’S MARINE, 2400 Camp Mineola Rd., Mattituck, strongsmarine.com, 631-298-4770. Offers 21-foot and up, daily and long-term boat rentals, including Cobalt, Regal, Pursuit, and Grady White; plus water skis and water tubes. Season May 15-Sept. 30. Requirements Minimum age 21. Boating experience (lessons available), New York State boating safety certificate, driver’s license. UIHLEIN’S MARINA, BOAT RENTAL AND MOTEL, 444 W. Lake Dr., Montauk, uihleinsmarina.com, 631-668-3799. Offers 18- to 31-foot powerboats for fishing, skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, cruising, parties. 1- to 3-person personal watercraft. Hours 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Season April 15-Nov. 15. Requirements Older than 18, driver’s license, major credit card.

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