Pontoon Boats

Pontoon Boats are spacious trendy flat bottom boats floating on a row of two or three aluminium or inflatable cylinders. They are about 18 to 30 feet long, and with capacity to carry 8 to 18 passengers.

You will need a special pontoon trailer to transport your boat.

A pontoon boat could be the right boat for you if you are looking for a personal water craft that will accommodate you, your family and friends whether you are out for a leisurely tour, swimming, fishing, water skiing, partying or even for an undisturbed vacation in a lake, river, or your favourite sea’s beach.

A pontoon boat gives you an unsurpassable value for your money in terms of great space at less cost, as well as being one of the safest yet versatile boats to own. No wonder it is a popular boat for partying afloat!

Pontoon Boats – The Pros
The following are more pros to consider when choosing a pontoon boat.

• Very good on safety
  
  
• Most Economical Boat To Buy
  
  
• Cheap to Insure - Pontoon boat insurance premiums are among's the lowest in the market
  
  
• Durable
  
  
• Can accommodate 8 or more people
  
  
• Can be used for a wide range of activities – Versatility

• Compromise on Speed. Most pontoons have a cruising speed of about 20 miles per hour if attached to the appropriate motor. With a third centreline pontoon, which increases stability and floatation, you can achieve speed of up to 84 miles per hour with the right engine.

  The Catamaran Hull design pontoon boat runs faster and more versatile. If you are looking for a power craft that does 200 miles per hour, then not a pontoon boat.
  

  
  

• Non-Ocean Going
  Pontoon boats are mainly for lakes and rivers, though they can also be used on the beach at sea. Pontoon wiring runs under the boat exposed, and could easily be damaged by salty sea water. You must treat a pontoon boat before taking it out on salty water.

This class of water craft can be used for such a wide range of activities, that it is a great boat to have. The following are a few examples of things you could do with a pontoon boat.

• Fishing. You are able to use this boat for fishing in lakes, rivers and the local sea side. It is a stable boat to be in while fishing, without the need to fear if the boat will tip to the side while you are doing what you love doing.

  You can row your pontoon boat relatively quicker than other boats to hot fishing spots in a short time because it is not a terribly heavy boat.

  Most pontoon fishing boats come with a large rear cargo deck where you can store your fish in. There is also space for roasting your barbecue with friends on board while you fish. In terms of safety, it is one of the most safe watercraft for all purposes.
  
  

• Water Skiing. Pontoon boats are fun to have and a wise investment. You can use a pontoon boat to pull skiers on all types of water skis and boards. Installing a third midline cylinder or pontoon in the boat will give it extra buoyancy and dynamic lift for all you water sports skiing needs.
  
  
• Boat Party. Are you thinking of organising a boat party? Renting a pontoon may provide you the space at less than half the cost to rent a boat of the same space capacity. Able to take up to 15 people, and with a convertible roof called the Bimini pontoon covers, pontoon boats come with dinettes, sinks, refrigerators, couches, chairs tables and on board toilet. It is like a mini house in a boat. It is certainly not for nothing they are called party barge!
  
  
• The uses you can put a pontoon boat to is almost endless, given its versatility. If you think a pontoon boat is for you, go for it.

You can get further information on pontoon boats and pontoon boats for sale as well as manufacturer's info from the respective sections.