Lake Norman | North Carolina
Your summer experience just leveled up. Experience the lake like never before at Lake Effects!


NXT SERIES
Master Craft NXT24
The all new Master Craft NTX 24 Rental Boat provides and incredible wake surf experience! Easy to use surf setup systems on board will have you surfing with ease all summer long.

Chaparral 230 SSI
The new 23 foot Chaparral Ski Boat Rentals feature luxurious seating for up to 10 people. Equipped with an ergonomically designed helm station, large storage compartments and electric folding wake tower with sun shade.

SSI SERIES
Smooth Cruising
A new generation Yamaha 200hp fuel injected motor gives this boat rental amazing power for tubing and watersports while giving you better gas consumption. Enjoy a smooth ride on the lake with U-shaped cockpit seating, a spacious bow, and dual direction chaise lounge.

Barletta Tritoons
Speed or Comfort? Why not both?
These luxury tritoons offer the best of both worlds. Enjoy luxurious seating for family and friends while touting the power to tow watersports with ease on Lake Norman.


Going above and beyond
in boat rental service
Barletta Tritoons
Speed and comfort? These luxury Barletta tritoons offer the best of both worlds! Enjoy luxurious seating for family and friends while touting the power to tow watersports on Lake Norman with ease.
Jetski Rentals
Enjoy a Jet Ski rental for as little as two hours or add one to your vacation boat rental. Great fun by yourself or with family and friends!
WE BELIEVE
Atmosphere Makes a Difference
When you're here at Lake Effects, you're family! We are family operated and locally owned. Come enjoy the friendly atmosphere provided by our amazing team. We believe that from the front desk to the docks, your experience matters. Our goal is to provide exceptional service and training to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable day on your Lake Norman boat rental.

We have enjoyed many days on Lake Norman thanks to the exceptional service of Lake Effects. Great boat selection and friendly staff. Highly recommend!
Randy Wales
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Amazing experience! The family and I had a great time! We spent the day in one of their Southbay 24-footers. The boat was in amazing condition and was more than worth the price we paid. This is now the only place we will rent a boat a Lake Norman!
Josh Mccoy
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They were wonderful! Process was seamless and everyone was helpful from the paperwork to docking thee boat, etc. would highly recommend them!!
Whitney S.
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The Ultimate Selection of Rental Boats
We look forward to seeing you!