Pontoons are hands down one the best boats you can own for what they were meant to do. If your’e a pontoon owner you might be interested in what the best pontoon boat motor is. Right off the bat, there is no best motor per se, as no motor is a one size fits all deal. …
There will be times in your pontoon boat ownership experience that you’ll find the need to do things that you didn’t initially think necessary. For instance, lifting your boat off of trailer bunks might not seem like something you’d ever have to do. Yet, here you are. Whether you’re trying to get under there for repairs, …
How to Lift Your Pontoon Boat Off the Trailer Bunks (4 Steps)
There are lots of specifics to owning a pontoon boat. And as the boat’s owner, it’s your responsibility to make sure you’re fully aware of all those little details. But aside from the paperwork, the registration, the licenses and whatever else, are you aware of your pontoon boat’s VIN? More importantly, do you know where …
The possibilities are limitless when it comes to customizing and modifying your pontoon boat. And although a lot of the changes you might try involve aesthetics and amenities, there are others that might deserve the same time and attention. Under-skinning for instance, might not be readily apparent, but it does serve a reasonable purpose. Under-skinning was …
Easy and convenient, the float mat eliminates the need for a number of different inflatables. They’re also made to be pretty big, so they can accommodate several people at a given time. But since float mats aren’t always that cheap, you might be able to cut down the cost by making your own DIY float …
Whether you’re looking to buy a pontoon boat of your own, or if you’re thinking about going on vacation where pontoon boat rentals abound, one of your biggest concerns might be the difficulty of driving one. But is it really as hard as it seems? With so many people getting into pontoon boating, and with accidents …
How Hard is it to Drive a Pontoon Boat? [Is it Easy or Difficult]
You might feel like your pontoon boat is nothing but pure, limitless power. Certainly, all pontoon boats are built to meet stringent standards. But that doesn’t mean you can burden your boat with as much weight as you want and still experience its optimal performance. A pontoon boat is built differently from other types of boats, …
Pontoon Boat Weight Distribution (Balance & Safe Loading Capacity)
They’re cute, they’re cuddly, and they can cause severe damage to your boat. Say hello to otters. While their adorable, furry exteriors might make them look harmless, otters have been known to chew up boat seats, leave loads of stinkin’ poop on the deck, and ravage through food supplies, just to name a few. Although they …
You may have come across talk about lifting strakes as a way to speed up a pontoon and improve performance. But what exactly are pontoon boat lifting strakes? Here we’ll cover everything you need to know about lifting strakes and if they’re right for you and your pontoon boat. First let’s start with what a pontoon …
What are Pontoon Boat Lifting Strakes? (should you fit them)
For a first-time pontoon boat owner, you have to start somewhere right? And what place would be a better start than here where we will go through all the pontoon boat basics beginners need to know. I’m sure you’re quite excited about driving a pontoon boat for the first time but what exactly is it that …
