A pontoon is a metallic tube, flotation device with buoyancy sufficient to float itself as well as a heavy load over it. Boats using pontoon as a floating device are called pontoon boats. Pontoon boats are typically cylindrical and do not have inside access; they are simply for flotation.
Pontoon boats can be big or small, depending upon the size of the boats. Generally the boats which are used for fishing are mini pontoon boats. The best mini pontoon boats generally range from 6 feet to 16 feet in size. They can accommodate one or two people and are typically used for fishing. Since they are comparatively smaller in size, they cannot be used for luxurious options like a sweet water pontoon boat. Apart from fishing, they can be used for enjoying the water for smaller journeys over the local ponds. It is not recommendable to take the mini pontoon boats in open waters. Mini pontoon boats are so small that they can even skip on the electric motor option and are sometimes promoted as paddle boats or pedal pontoons. The best mini pontoon boats are ones that can safely and steadily serve their purpose of getting you to where the fish are at so you can catch the big one. The best ones are made with quality materials, are wide enough to provide stability, and allow a motor or oars to easily propel the boat around the pond or lake where you are cruising.
Best Mini Pontoon Boats Manufacturers
There are a variety of manufacturers who build and sell the mini pontoon boats. Some of the big names in this field are:
Apex Marine (Qwest)
Qwest and Gillgetter are the subsidiaries of Apex Marine. Apex Marine is still the owner of these two brands.
Pond King
Pond King provides a number of mini pontoon boats depending upon the primary purpose of the boats. They also provide a “turn around guarantee” to their customers ensuring a full refund if the customer is not satisfied with the mini pontoon. They claim that they provide the best value for money in the market.
Sunny Days
Sunny Days boats make for immense use and fun as new boats for new beginners. They can be either electric or pedal or pro bass.
Pro Strike
Pro Strike is said to be the best quality mini boat in the market. It is on top of the material and construction as well as design, with their new square hybrid pontoons. These pontoons create high higher capacity, a lower centre of gravity along with more stability in a smaller area.
Tahoe
Tahoe claims to be the industry leader in pontoon boats. Their mini pontoons are favourable for fishing, easy hauling and sunset cruises for 2 or 4. They brand their mini pontoon boat as “ America’s best economical pontoon boat”.
Sunray
Sunray (by Fiesta) makes a number of mini pontoon boats like the Paddle boats, Electric Mini Toons, Outboard Mini Toons, Super Sport small pontoon boat, and the Sundeck model. With 50 square feet of ample carpeted deck area, these boats have ample room for fishing, sun tanning, and diving.
