| Pontoon Boats | | | | the boat is constructed of tubes called pontoons, |
| Why buy a pontoon boat? | | | | which taper in at the front of the boat. This |
| | | | allows for better movement and speed in the |
| What can I do with a pontoon boat? | | | | water. An aluminum frame attaches the pontoons |
| There are a wide variety of uses for a pontoon | | | | to the deck platform. The deck of a pontoon |
| boat. The biggest perk that I know of is that you | | | | boat can be made out of wood, aluminum or |
| can fit a lot more people than on most other | | | | fiberglass. There is a railing all around the deck for |
| types of boats. The more, the merrier. Right? | | | | safety. This comes in useful for the occasions |
| There are many accessories available that can be | | | | when the boat is used for party cruising. |
| added to your pontoon boat to customize it for | | | | Where should I take my pontoon boat? |
| your use. You can have bench seating all around | | | | The best place to cruise on your pontoon boat is |
| the sides, in rows, or just use lawn furniture and | | | | in a lake, river, or other calm water. They are not |
| tables. Adding a camper enclosure can make | | | | made for the sea because of its shallow hull. |
| most all pontoons suitable for spending a night on | | | | Waves over two feet will be washing on to the |
| board. Attaching a canopy makes your pontoon | | | | deck of your boat. So I would stay away from |
| boat ready for an afternoon cruise with family | | | | the rough waters of the ocean. |
| and friends by providing shade from the hot sun. | | | | Pontoon Facts: |
| For the fishermen; you can get built in livewells, | | | | Depending on the size of the Pontoon boat; it can |
| rod holders, and bait buckets. The deck of a | | | | hold anywhere from 6-17 people. |
| pontoon boat also makes a great platform for | | | | The sizes range from 14 to 28 feet. |
| fishing with the buddies. It is also an ideal boat to | | | | The average price of a pontoon boat is $11,000; |
| use for scuba diving. Some models are even fast | | | | with prices ranging anywhere from $7,000 - |
| enough to pull the kids on water skis, wake | | | | $30,000 new. A used pontoon boat can range |
| boards, or tubes. | | | | from $1,000 - $15,000. |
| These boats are also available with freshwater | | | | Pontoon boats use an outboard engine and stern |
| and toilet facilities. | | | | drive; with horsepower ranging from 10HP to |
| What is a pontoon boat made of? | | | | 135HP. |
| A pontoon boat is a lightweight vessel. The hull of | | | | |