Bugman, I asked the same question, got the same response.....the answer is no, do a search on boat rentals...you can't rent a boat, at least not one with an engine. You can rent a canoe, you can rent a kayak, but you can't rent a powerboat. First they will tell you it's a liability. Then they'll tell you you can't handle a boat in these "unfamiliar" waters. Takes local knowledge ya know :-) Too dangerous. Then they'll tell you they can't make any money renting boats, you'll wreck them, and then they'll tell you the truth. The locals need a job and running boats is the only job they know how to do. Just hire them, they work for a reasonable wage. They do a good job, go to good spots, they'll even let you drive, but they ain't renting a boat.