Jordan Steele steers as Gabriel Robert, 10, and Nicholas Robert,...

Jordan Steele steers as Gabriel Robert, 10, and Nicholas Robert, 8, hang on for the ride. Credit: Gordon M. Grant

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, tubing (with boat rental), wakeboarding, launching ramp (own boat fee $30), ice, bait and tackle. Clam bar, open noon-8 p.m. Tue.-Sun., May 18-Oct. Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sun.; closed Mon. except holidays. Season May 28-Oct. Requirements Older than 21, with boating experience for powerboats; driver’s license required.

Bridge Marine Sales and Marina in Bayville.

Bridge Marine Sales and Marina in Bayville. Credit: Reece T. Williams

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 17-Sept. 8, 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 four 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, info@thewaterfrontcenter.org, 516-922-7245. A nonprofit community center for marine education and recreation on the water in Oyster Bay. Offers Junior Summer Program consists of full- and half-day summer programs for children, paddle classes and rentals, sailboat classes and rentals. Christeen oyster sloop harbor tours. Sailboat rentals: Sonar ($120/3 hrs.), Hobie Getaway ($85/2 hrs.), Hobie Wave ($80/2 hrs.); Single kayak ($32), double kayak ($40) and stand-up paddleboard ($35); giant 17 ft. paddleboard, “The Mothership,” can fit up to 6 people ($100). Rentals for kayaks/SUP are 1 1/2 hours. New $25 Thursdays 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (after June 16), for all kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and sailboat rentals. Hours 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (after June), Mon.-Sun. Season Memorial Day-Columbus Day weekend.

Kyle Foresta-Carraro and her daughter, Francesca Foresta-Carraro, 10, of Locust...

Kyle Foresta-Carraro and her daughter, Francesca Foresta-Carraro, 10, of Locust Valley, start their kayak trip at The Waterfront Center in Oyster Bay. Credit: Rick Kopstein

SUFFOLK

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 to Nov. 10.

JETSKIRENTALS 

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.

The Beaver Dam Boat Marina in Brookhaven offers Jet Ski...

The Beaver Dam Boat Marina in Brookhaven offers Jet Ski rental through jetskirentals.com. Credit: Daniel Brennan

LONG ISLAND SUP

90 Colonial Dr., East Patchogue; Fire Island location, 98 Maple Ave., Bay Shore, longisland-sup.com, 631-326-7926. Offers Learn paddleboarding or rent a kayak, SUP yoga, water trampoline, water mats, mega floats, destination and sunset tours are also available. Boards are delivered to your Fire Island towns. Season June 24-Sept. 2. Summer rates: single kayak rentals, lessons and paddleboard rentals $47 per board $75 min, 2 hours $67, tandem kayaks $60 for 75 min., 2 hrs. $80; Super floats 2 people $45, Mega floats 4-5 people 2 hours $200 with paddleboard rentals. Weekend and weekly rates available for off-premise rentals of paddleboards only. Special rates: 6:45-8 p.m. Tuesdays June 24,-Sept. 2, guided kayaking tours $65 for 2 people, kids welcome, at Sunset Harbor, East Patchogue. 6:45-8 p.m. Thursdays June 24,-Sept. 2, paddleboard rentals, some experience required; $65 for 2 people, instructor in water, dogs are permitted; waterproof cellphone cases that also float are sold at Sunset Harbor, in East Patchogue. No outside vessels of any kind allowed.

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.

Jesse and Maria Rinka, of Sleepy Hollow, New York, with...

Jesse and Maria Rinka, of Sleepy Hollow, New York, with their sons, Alessio, 9, right, and Colton, 8, play miniature golf at Puff ’n’ Putt in Montauk. Credit: Gordon M. Grant

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.

Charlie Bordsen, a dockhand at Strong's Marina in Mattituck, fuels...

Charlie Bordsen, a dockhand at Strong's Marina in Mattituck, fuels a boat for a customer before they head out. Credit: Randee Daddona

UIHLEIN’S MARINA, BOAT RENTAL AND MOTEL

444 W. Lake Dr., Montauk, uihleinsmarina.com, 631-668-3799. Platinum Mercury sales & services dealer. 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.