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Lake Hopatcong Marine Corporation

539 Howard Blvd, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
Brands
Bayliner, Lund +1
Services
Sales, Service & Parts
Pricing
Contact for Pricing

About

Lake Hopatcong Marine is a boat dealer near Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, offering new boats and used boats for buyers across the surrounding region. Its authorized lineup includes Lund, Malibu, Axis Wake, Viaggio and Bayliner, with options suited to fishing, cruising, pontoon boating, bowriding and tow sports. Shoppers can browse a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory in a showroom directly on Lake Hopatcong.

Beyond boats for sale, the dealership supports purchases with sales, financing, parts and marine service departments. Its service team maintains Lund, Malibu, Axis Wake, Misty Harbor and Bayliner watercraft, helping owners prepare for fishing, cruising or tow-sports use. Trade valuations are also available for customers considering their next boat. Contact Lake Hopatcong Marine to discuss inventory, financing, service or a trade.

Features

  • New and pre-owned inventory
  • Authorized boat brands
  • Trade value assistance
  • Watercraft maintenance service
  • Financing department support

Amenities

  • Showroom & Inventory
  • Financing
  • Parts & Accessories
  • Service & Repair
  • Trade-In & Consignment
  • Waterfront & Access

Why book with us

  • Browse new and pre-owned boat inventory
  • Choose from authorized Lund Malibu Axis Wake Viaggio Bayliner
  • Arrange financing with the dealership department
  • Maintain watercraft with highly trained technicians
  • Value a current boat toward another purchase

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in New Jersey?

New Jersey does not use an adult supervision exception: the minimum age is 13 for limited power vessels and 16 for any power vessel, including personal watercraft. Operators ages 13 through 15 need a boating safety certificate and may operate only an electric powered vessel or a vessel at least 12 feet long with less than 10 horsepower. Anyone under 13 cannot operate a power vessel, and the State Police manual says there are no exemptions to the age requirements.

The rental operator sets its own minimum, so confirm it when booking.

Source: New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau (nj.gov)

Do you need a boating license in New Jersey?

Yes. New Jersey requires operators 16 or older of power vessels, including personal watercraft, to hold a boating safety certificate. The requirement goes by age, not by birth year. Ages 13 to 15 may operate only an electric powered vessel, or one at least 12 feet long with under 10 horsepower, and still need a certificate; children under 13 may not operate power vessels at all.

Operating on non-tidal waters also requires a New Jersey boat license, an endorsement the Motor Vehicle Commission adds to a driver's license or ID card. It is an additional required document, not a replacement for the safety certificate. Out of state proof is accepted for visits under 90 days, as are Coast Guard operator licenses. The New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau administers certification.

Source: New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau (nj.gov)

Where can you go boating from Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey?

From Lake Hopatcong, choose among Landing Channel, Floating Island, King’s Isles, Henderson Bay and Byram Cove. Landing Channel is a quiet, low-traffic cove with speed restrictions; within it, Floating Island provides wetland scenery, while King’s Isles is a small side cove with historic boathouse and cabin remains. Henderson Bay connects to narrow, sheltered inlets best explored by small, nonmotorized craft. Enter close-quarters Byram Cove slowly with little or no wake.

Motorboats can launch at Hopatcong State Park. Paddlers can put in at Roland May Eves Mountain Inlet Sanctuary for the Henderson Bay route.

Source: New Jersey State Park Service (dep.nj.gov)

What are the most popular boating destinations near Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey?

On Lake Hopatcong, boaters make short outings to Byram Cove for summer anchoring and its floating Statue of Liberty landmark; Raccoon Island to watch the lake’s cable-guided ferry; Landing Channel for quieter water and wildlife viewing around Floating Island; King’s Isles for the remains of an early boathouse and log cabin; and Bertrand Island for a shoreline cruise past the former amusement park grounds. Much of the shoreline is private, so stay aboard unless using a designated public landing.

Source: Lake Hopatcong Foundation (lakehopatcongfoundation.org)

Location

539 Howard Blvd, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849

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