Ohio River boat rentals (camp, live, cost of)

[2121]

I am looking for a place where I can rent a smaller power boat or maybe even a canoe for a few hours to take out onto the Ohio River, but all I have found is at the various city parks away from the river. I just moved here a couple months ago, so I am still very unfamiliar with the area, but I am having a visitor from out of town next weekend and this seems like it would be a great way to show them my new city. Does anybody know if this would be possible or have any recommendations?

Thanks in advance

[aquila]

Interesting question. Most people have their own boats they take out on the river. Have you checked with one of the local marinas?

And though I'm not saying it doesn't exist, I kinda doubt you'll find a canoe livery along the Ohio. I'm not sure I would even take a canoe out onto the Ohio anyway with the barge traffic.

[wilson1010]

Originally Posted by 2121

I am looking for a place where I can rent a smaller power boat or maybe even a canoe for a few hours to take out onto the Ohio River, but all I have found is at the various city parks away from the river. I just moved here a couple months ago, so I am still very unfamiliar with the area, but I am having a visitor from out of town next weekend and this seems like it would be a great way to show them my new city. Does anybody know if this would be possible or have any recommendations?

Thanks in advance

With all due respect, bad idea.

I've spent years on the Ohio River and it is a highly dangerous place for any boater, much less one in a small, unfamiliar piece of equipment. Think of the Ohio as I-75 and an 18 foot runabout as a Mo-ped.

Queen City Riverboats and BB Riverboats will give you all you could want for a fraction of the cost of a boat rental.

[HuskerDu]

...or just sit on the patio/deck overlooking the river at the Beer Sellar and get plastered.

[stsfirstmate]

Consider going canoeing on the Miami River. There were several good lievries there back in the day and it was a pleasant and at times exciing experience.
I second not going out on the Ohio as an inexperienced boater in a craft you don't know. I grew up and learned to swim and boat on the Ohio because we had a Camp near old Coney Island.
I saw plenty that would make me think twice about taking out an unfamiliar boat.
Regards,
Mary

[2121]

Thanks for the resonses. I did go canoeing on the Great Miami River and had a great time.