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