Full-Service Marine Dealership and Rentals
Rentals, Tohatsu & Achilles sales and demos, and local repair. Highway 13 & County C, Washburn.
Good boats. Good people. Great lake.
Boat Rentals
Boston Whalers and Bennington deck boats, rigged and ready. Sea caves, islands and hidden coves for the day.
Tohatsu Outboards
Becoming an authorized Tohatsu dealer. Clean, quiet four-strokes for tenders, fishing boats and repowers. Demo before you buy.
Achilles Inflatables
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Achilles roll-up inflatables in stock now. Great tenders for sailboats and cabins, and easy to store.
Repair & Service
Local technicians. Free estimates and consultations. Outboard service, hull and plastic repair, electrical, rigging, trailers and mobile service.
Winterize, Wrap & Store
Winterization, shrink wrap and secure storage, so your boat is ready to go the day the ice goes out.
Learn the Lake
Every rental starts with a safety briefing and float plan. Ask about boat handling lessons and engine care clinics.
located right on Highway 13 at the County C intersection in
We Launch Your Rental Boat For You.
Chart your course across Lake Superior, and explore sea caves, wild islands, and hidden coves. Every trip starts with a float plan and a safety briefing, because Lake Superior commands respect. Then gear up at our Pirate Store for hats, flags, floaties, and lake-day treasure. The water is calling. Answer it.
Boat Rentals for 2026
Two Deck Boats, and Two Center Consoles
Choose Your Vessel
- 🚤 Two Bennington Deck Boats
Spacious, stable, and perfect for families or groups.
Seats up to 8 adventurers.
- 🌊 Two Boston Whaler Outrage Center Consoles
Legendary offshore boats built for open water and exploration.
Recommended max: 5 experienced captains and crew.
What You Need to Know
- Boating experience is required. These are real boats on real water.
- Anyone born on or after January 1, 1989 must have a Wisconsin-approved boating safety certificate.
- Every rental includes a float plan and safety briefing.
- We provide recommended routes based on your experience level.
- Seasoned captains may create a custom offshore float plan by attesting to open-water experience.
Lake Superior is powerful and unforgettable. We help you meet it with confidence, preparation, and the right boat beneath your feet.
About Chequamegon Bay Boats
How it works
Boat Rentals at Washburn Marina
Get on the Water (and the Trail) with CB-Boats.com
We launch for you right from the Washburn Marina. Just show up, hop in, and enjoy your day on Lake Superior. Whether you’re out to fish, cruise, swim, or sightsee — we’ve got the right boat for it. And when you’re back on shore, grab one of our electric bikes to explore Washburn and the surrounding trails.
Where You Can Go:
🧭 Madeline Island
The only town in the Apostle Islands. La Pointe has quirky shops, ice cream, and lakeside restaurants — a perfect break before heading back out.
🌊 Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Sea caves, lighthouses, hidden beaches, and endless shoreline. It’s big water — we provide Float Plans for safety and to help you make the most of your trip.
What You Need for Boats:
🚤 Boating Experience
You must have:
- Owned or currently own your own boat
- Advanced Routes: Custom float plans and Devils Island require strong, hands-on boating experience on big water.
- Newer Captains: If you’re confident but less seasoned, choose one of our pre-approved float plans to Madeline or Stockton Island for a stunning, lower-stress adventure.
You’ll be driving in a real marina and on the world’s largest lake. We reserve the right to cancel if safety is a concern.
📄 Boater Safety Certificate
Required if you were born on or after January 1, 1989. Any U.S. state’s certificate is valid.
🗣️ English Fluency
All renters must be able to speak and understand English. No translators allowed (insurance requirement).
⚠️ Screening Questions
We may ask follow-ups about your boating background. Your answers help us make sure everyone stays safe.
Our Fleet:
- Boston Whalers – Legendary ride, super fun to drive
- Bennington Deck Boats – Spacious and great for groups
Prices:
Half Day & Full Day Rentals
- ⏱ 2 Hours – $295
- 🌤 4 Hours – $395
- 🌊 6 Hours – $495
- 🌅 Full Day (8 Hours) – $535 (Best Value)
Multi-Day Explorer Discounts
- 🏝 2 Days – $995 (save $75)
- 🧭 3 Days – $1,395 (save $210)
- 🌌 4+ Days – Custom Quote
Multi-day rentals are perfect for island hopping, weather flexibility, and truly living on Lake Superior. The longer you stay out, the more you save.
Explore Chequamegon Bay, the Apostle Islands, and Lake Superior your way.
Wed-Mon 9am-6pm
📞 Call/Text: 715-209-4150
📍 Launched from Washburn Marina
🌐 Book it now at CB-Boats.com
Meet Captain Bob
Raised on these islands. Building for the long haul.
Robert Hartzell grew up on Madeline Island, has been a Madeline Island charter captain since 2003, and trained at the Chapman School of Seamanship, Northland College and WITC Marine Tech. He has been driving boats on Lake Superior his whole life, started renting them with CaptainBobsMarina.com in 2012, and launched Chequamegon Bay Boats in 2023.
Chequamegon Bay Boats is built on a triple bottom line (people, planet and profit) with an infinite bottom line goal of being sustainable. We're a local shop that keeps families on the water with clean, quiet, new four-stroke engines, well maintained to prevent waste and loss, and keeps good jobs here at home.