| For people who love to entertain on the water, | | | | amenities on your pontoon boat is only limited by |
| the pontoon boat is a perfect boating choice. | | | | your budget. |
| Pontoon boats, also know as "Party boats," are | | | | These boats are great to use as party barges. |
| made of a hull constructed of round tubes that | | | | You can put a canopy over the deck of your |
| are attached to a large flat deck. Safety railing on | | | | pontoon boat to protect your guests from the |
| all sides surrounds the deck of the pontoon boat. | | | | sun. Pontoon boats are perfect to use to take |
| Generally speaking, pontoon boats can hold six to | | | | your friends and family out for an afternoon |
| twelve people but higher end pontoon boats can | | | | cruise. They also make stable platforms for |
| carry more. | | | | fishing. Owning a pontoon boat can guarantee |
| It must be noted that pontoon boats are best for | | | | hours of fun and blissful water time in your future. |
| calm lakes and other quiet bodies of water. | | | | Pontoon boats are normally between 16 and 22 |
| Pontoon boats should not be exposed to waves | | | | feet in length. They can be used with a trailer, but |
| over two feet high. The ocean and larger lakes | | | | a special pontoon boat trailer is needed to |
| put both the boat and passengers on the pontoon | | | | transport them. Pontoon boats range in price |
| in danger. | | | | between $8,500 and $30,000 for newer models. |
| The basic pontoon boat can be furnished with | | | | Used pontoon boats can be found between |
| lawn furniture for seating and eating. However, | | | | $1,500 and $15,000. If you are considering a used |
| deluxe pontoon boats can come equipped with | | | | pontoon boat, be sure to thoroughly inspect the |
| built in and upholstered seating, dinette tables, | | | | boat for damage or potential problems before |
| roofs and even a bathroom. The level of | | | | you buy. |