A pontoon’s deck can use one of two materials – aluminum or wood. But since neither of these choices offer reliable traction nor comfort, lots of boat owners turn to carpet. Carpeting can provide a more comfortable foot feel while reducing the risk of slip and fall accidents on board. But since it’s highly absorbent, …
Ever notice how boats typically have a different colored paint halfway down the hull? That stuff is called bottom paint, and it’s more than just decorative. This specialized paint helps protect your boat – both cosmetically and functionally. Now, as a pontoon boat owner, you probably do everything you can to make sure your investment is …
Steel has long been prized for its durability, ideal for large ships that require great strength to carry immense loads. But it wasn’t long after steel boats became popular that boat owners soon discovered one fatal flaw – rust. That’s why fiberglass soon entered the picture as a worthy replacement for steel. Durable, lightweight, and lasting, …
Fiberglass is perhaps one of the most durable materials for a boat. Lasting and durable, this lightweight stuff has often been known to outlive its paint. So while that fiberglass frame might still be water-worthy, the paint on its surface might look like a total mess. When that paint starts to chip and peel, it …
No, that scurrying little shadow was more than just a figment of your imagination. There are few things that are quite as unsettling as discovering that there are rats on board your boat. It’s nothing to be embarrassed about, though – even the cleanest, best maintained boats can have rodents on board. It’s all a …
So, you’ve been enjoying trips out on the lake with your best bud and a few other friends aboard his fancy new pontoon boat. And while you might have been completely content just sitting around as a guest those first few times, you’re probably starting to feel like you might want to have one of …
It takes a lot to keep your pontoon boat looking showroom ready. And if you’re pulling back the covers after a long winter in storage, you might find yourself facing a brand new cleaning conundrum – black spots on your expensive pontoon carpets. Unsightly and tough, these stains might look like they’re here to stay. …
You would think that water stains and discolored vinyl boat seats would be the worst of your pontoon boat cleaning worries. But when those roaches start to rear their ugly little heads, you’ll learn that keeping your boat clean takes a lot more than just a scrub here and there. Cockroaches can be a major pain …
Although most people believe that pigeons are the rats of the air, in the boating sphere, seagulls are awarded that infamous title. The reason is simple — it’s because they act like rats. These intrusive birds will poop on anything and everything. And if you’ve got a boat lift installed at home, they’ll take up …
A pontoon boat can get real dirty real quick, so it’s really no surprise why there are so many cleaning hacks floating around the web. These days, you can find a way to clean your whole pontoon with nothing more than the stuff you’ve got in your kitchen cabinets. And while those trendy viral videos …
