Black Thunder
2023 Yamaha VX Deluxe · Seats up to 2
2023 Yamaha VX Deluxe — up to 2 riders
- Partial day
- $325
- Full day
- $425
Booking deposit $100 · Refundable damage deposit $250
Jet ski rentals
Your day on the water starts here.
Partial-day and full-day jet ski rentals. Book in minutes, sign your waiver online, and spend more time riding.
- morning, midday, evening or full day
- Online waiver
- Secure Stripe deposit
- Safety briefing included
The fleet
Meet the fleet
Well-maintained, serviced on schedule, and fuelled up before every rental.
Midnight Purple GTI
2025 Seadoo 2025 GTI SE · Seats up to 3
2025 Seadoo 2025 GTI SE — up to 3 riders
- Partial day
- $325
- Full day
- $450
Booking deposit $100 · Refundable damage deposit $500
How it works
Book. Sign. Ride.
- 1
Book online
Pick a lake, a date, and a time slot. Live availability comes straight from our booking system.
- 2
Sign your waiver
Confirm any required boating safety certificate, read and e-sign the rental agreement while you book, then secure your ski with a small deposit through Stripe.
- 3
Show up & ride
Check in with your ID, get a quick safety briefing and your life jacket, and hit the water.
Where we ride
Three South Carolina lakes
Pick a lake when you book. The ski stays on one lake for the day. Lake Bowen, SC is partial-day only. Lake Jocassee, SC and Lake Keowee, SC are full-day only.
Photo: NqcRz · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where we ride
Lake Bowen, SC
Our home lake, just outside Spartanburg. Lake Bowen is a calm, friendly reservoir, great for first-time riders, families and a quick afternoon on the water. It's close to home base, so you can choose a morning half day, an afternoon half day or the full day.
About 20 minutes from storage
Partial-day only
Where we ride
Lake Jocassee, SC
One of the most beautiful lakes in the Southeast. Jocassee sits in the Blue Ridge foothills, with crystal-clear water, steep green mountainsides and waterfalls you can only reach by water. It's a full-day trip, so you get plenty of time to explore the coves and stop for a swim.
About 1.5 hours from storage
Full-day only
Photo: DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where we ride
Lake Keowee, SC
Big, open water with mountain views in every direction. Keowee is roomy enough for long runs at speed and has miles of shoreline to cruise. Ride up to one of several waterfront restaurants for lunch, or stop at the on-water gas station and small store for fuel, snacks and drinks. Full-day rentals only, so you have the whole day to see as much of it as you like.
About 1.5 hours from storage
Full-day only
Pricing
Simple partial-day and full-day rates
No hourly meters running. Pick your slot and ride. Lake Bowen, SC is partial-day only. Lake Jocassee, SC and Lake Keowee, SC are full-day only.
A $100 deposit secures your booking. Refundable $500 damage deposit. Full pricing & deposits
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FAQ
Good questions
Everything you need to know before you ride.
How old do I have to be to rent or drive?
The primary renter must be at least 18, bring a valid driver's license or government photo ID at check-in, and sign the renter agreement. Authorized operators must be at least 16. Operators 16–17 may drive only with a parent or legal guardian's consent; a booker under 18 cannot rent alone. South Carolina boating-safety rules for operators also apply; we go over them during booking and at the dock.
What rental times do you offer?
Lake Bowen, SC: Morning (8am–12pm) (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM); Midday (12–4pm) (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM); Evening (4–8pm) (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM).Lake Jocassee, SC: Full day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).Lake Keowee, SC: Full day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).Exact slot times are shown when you book. We don't do hourly rentals.
How does booking work?
Pick your lake, date, time, and how many skis. Enter the primary renter's details and address, list a primary operator for each ski (and optional additional operators), confirm boating safety if the renter will drive, and sign the renter agreement. Then pay the deposit by card through Stripe's secure checkout. Every listed driver still has to sign their own waiver before launch. You'll get a booking reference to check operator paperwork status anytime.
What's the difference between the renter and an operator?
The renter is the adult (18+) who books, signs the renter agreement, and is jointly and severally liable for the rental. An operator is an authorized driver listed on a ski. The renter can also be the primary operator on one ski. Only listed operators may drive.
Who has to sign a waiver?
Every listed driver signs their own operator waiver before launch — not just the renter. Staff will share each operator's unique link. Passengers also sign a release, online or at the dock. Launch depends on all of that plus an ID match at check-in.