Now in Wayzata: Tonka Boat Rentals Featured by Wayzata.com for Launching “Boating on Demand”

We’re excited to announce that Tonka Boat Rentals was recently featured in Wayzata.com for the launch of our new “boating on demand” service at the Wayzata Depot docks!

In the article, Wayzata.com highlights our flexible, family-friendly rental model and new daytime operation in downtown Wayzata—giving locals and visitors another great way to enjoy beautiful Lake Minnetonka without a membership or overnight storage.

“Just in time for the summer season, Tonka Boat Rentals has launched operations in downtown Wayzata, bringing a fresh, flexible way for locals and visitors to enjoy Lake Minnetonka.”

With two public slips near the Historic Wayzata Depot, guests can walk up or book same-day to hit the water—whether it’s tubing with the kids, cruising the shoreline, or boating to your favorite lakeside restaurant.

The article also shares the story behind our business: two friends—Jeff and Eric, a high school teacher and union pipefitter—who turned a shared love of lake life into a small business focused on accessibility and fun for real families.

“We started Tonka Boat Rentals to make one of the most amazing lakes in the country more accessible... We wanted to help others do the same—at a price point that makes sense for real families.”
—Eric Hartman, Co-Founder