Landau

Official Company Name: C.R.C. Development Company, LLC. DBA Landau

Manufacturer’s Website: www.landauboats.com

Established: 1974

Model Line-Up

Most Popular Model:

Atlantis Cruise – The Atlantis Cruise is the perfect family pontoon from Landau. The boats are available in lengths varying from 20 to 25 feet and have comfortable upholstery and durable UV resistant construction. The Atlantis Cruise variants come with all amenities for spending a great day on the lake. An optional sundeck and slide further enhance the entertainment value of the pontoon and ensure fun for kids and adults alike.

Premium Model:

Signature Cruise – The top offering from Landau is its Signature Cruise series. Every accessory and feature on these boats ranging from upholstery to entertainment system is best in class. With a maximum deck length of 27 feet, these spacious pontoons can accommodate large gatherings easily.

Tritoon Model:

Landau Sports Cruise Series – The Landau Sports Cruise pontoons are for people who love feeling the wind ruffling through their hairs. All four variants of Sports Series have plush captain seats at the bow which provide a spectacular view of the scenery. The tri-log package adds a center pontoon while engine options up to 300hp ensure a power-packed ride.

Economy Model:

Island Breeze Cruise Series – If you are looking for a boat that is worth every penny you spend, then the Landau’s Island Breeze pontoons will make the perfect sense to you. They are economical boats that come with most standard features by default and allow additional customization based on personal preferences. The available models have a deck length ranging from 18 feet to 24 feet.

Fishing Model:

A’Lure Fishing Series – The A’Lure Series of pontoons from Landau is for boat owners who go fishing frequently. The models are available in different lengths starting from 18-feet and have three or more fishing seats depending on the floorplan. Features include fishing rod holders, one or two fiberglass livewells, rod storage, and a rear fishing station. Buyers may additionally opt for Garmin fishfinders, depth gauges and Lowrance Sonar/GPS for enhancing the fishing experience.

Other Models:

Island Breeze Sports Cruise – The Island Breeze Sports pontoons are economical variants with features similar to the high-end Sports Cruise Series. The buyer can opt between captain or fishing chairs at bow along with many other optional features.

About:

Independent family-owned small-scale boat manufacturing company based in Lebanon, Missouri. All boats from logs to upholstery are handcrafted from raw materials by the company itself.

From the Manufacturer’s Literature:

QUALITY. CRAFTSMANSHIP. LANDAU PONTOONS.

FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOUR FAMILY

We are an independent, family-owned manufacturing company and we make luxury pontoon boats. That’s what we do – and that’s all we do.

Selecting a pontoon boat is an important and personal family decision. To you, our customer, it is vital that the pontoon boat is set up for your needs and desires. From recreational boating for your family to serious fishing, we’re here to make your specific wishes a reality by creating customized floor plans, livewells, and electronics.

Optional Accessories:

Landau’s optional accessories include tri-log package for addition of a third pontoon, multiple engine options, jumbo tube package, spray shield, bimini net, double bimini, split and sports lounges, aerated livewells, fishfinders, fishing chairs, docking lights, underwater LED lights, under seat LED lighting, hydraulic steering, ski tow, wakeboard tower, stereo and speaker upgrade, tables, trim gauges, cleats, cupholders and ladder upgrade.

Current Brochure (2018): http://landauboats.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Landau-Catalog-2018-R2V3-Spreads.pdf

Denver Boat Show Highlights

January 20, 2018 by Dan

Denver is not known as a “top ten” boat show destination by any means, but considering we have (2) young kids at the house and I live 20 minutes from the Colorado Convention Center I figured I had better take advantage of the situation and check out all of the new boats for this year! Here are a few highlights from the Denver Boat Show! Please note this website is www.pontoonboats.org so I concentrated on pontoon boats while visiting the show even though there were quite a bit of wakeboarding boats and others!

Pontoon Boat Manufacturers and Dealers at the Denver Boat Show:

Trifecta – Horizon Motorsports (Sterling, CO)

Avalon & Tahoe Mfg., Inc. – Sterling Marine Center (Longmont, CO)

Bennington – Colorado Boat Center (Johnstown, CO)

Lowe Boats – Valentine’s Marine (Sheridan, CO)

Landau – Rocky Mountain Boat Company (Pueblo West, CO)

Escape by Larson – Rocky Mountain Boat Company (Pueblo West, CO)

Sylvan – Crowley Marine (Denver, CO)

Crest – Island Lake Marine & Sports (Fort Collins, CO)

Sweetwater Pontoons – Island Lake Marine & Sports (Fort Collins, CO)

It was great to see so many different manufacturers represented and local dealerships in for the show. Greater Denver only has a few marine dealerships in town but the folks north and south of us have some great boating locations so it was refreshing to see them come into town and show us what they offer!

This was my first boat show ever so I didn’t know what to expect! The last time I was at the convention center for an event was the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) so I was expecting to see “acres” of boats similar to the “acres” of beers at the GABF but I was definitely not disappointed in being able to see so many manufacturers up close. Here are the highlights of what I came away with in no particular order!

Pontoon Boats with Upper Decks!

The two boats that caught my (and my daughter’s) eyes right off the bat were the two pontoon boats with upper decks on them! We first came across the 250 Atlantis Cruise. Looked like it had a sweet lighting package, and dual Suzuki 150 outboards. Sweet Ride!

The second one was a Sweetwater SWPE 235 SDP with a single Mercury 150 outboard. These boats definitely got the attention of all of the young families at the show (including mine) and there was always a line of people waiting for it!

The “If Money Were No Object” Boats

When I came across the Sweetwater SW 2286 WB I couldn’t help but take a few photos of it right away. This boat just oozes “cool”. It had a sweet bar, a cool LED lighting scheme, a sink, and a nice barbecue grill to top it off. I know that I am a sucker for “gadgets” on a pontoon boat but I could definitely see our family cooking up a nice barbeque lunch on this bad boy! List price for this particular model was around $53,000!

When you think about a pontoon boat you think big, roomy, comfortable, and relaxing. The Sylvan S3 Port is a behemoth of a boat and it really looked like a boat you could “chill” in. With it’s long length it appeared to be two living rooms situated lengthwise back-to-back. I didn’t hurt that it had a legitimate bathroom in the back as well as a double bimini. List price on this model is about $70,000.

The Trifecta 25 Sport C9 3.0+ looked like the “cool” boat of the show. I could totally picture it on the ocean, and with the double Mercury 300 hp engines you KNOW it’s going to be fast! Color scheme was super sporty, LED lighting scheme was just as cool as the color scheme, and the tritoon was the finishing touch! This one was “definitely” the “money is no object category at a list price of $151,500!

The “Best Pontoon Boat for the Money” Boats

Bennington 20SSRX – Bennington makes a helluva boat. When I got to their section I asked for their “most economical” boat and this is what they showed me! Upholstery looks very nice, layout looked nice, and the styling of all of the Bennington’s is awesome. This boat was no exception! It took a little bit of time for me to get my daughter from the steering wheel of this one! I know which one she liked the most! List price for the Bennington 20SSR is approximately $37,000.

Lowe SS 210 – I think Lowe makes a quality boat. It may be because their pontoon boats were sitting next to all of their fishing boats, or that I know Lowe as a fishing boat manufacturer, but I got the feeling that this boat had a little less features than some of the others I had looked at this day, and finishes were a little lower standard. Boat looked great though, and the list price was reasonable at around $30,000.

Sylvan 820 Cruise – I didn’t have Sylvan pontoon boats on my radar before the Denver boat show but I certainly do now! I really liked the look of these boats and after walking past the Sylvan S3 I was definitely interested in taking a look at their smaller versions. I came across the Sylvan 820 Cruise and DEFINITELY liked what I saw! Flooring was great, the seats were very plush, and I loved the styling and the color of the boat. The list price was really reasonable too at around $33,000. If I ever got the chance to pick up my own pontoon boat this one would be at the top of my list!

That’s my quick, non-expert review of some of the pontoon boats that caught my eye at the Denver boat show! It was definitely a great time hanging with my daughter and dreaming of warmer weather and calm water in the middle of the winter. It was great to be able to compare a bunch of different pontoon boat manufacturers at one time and at one place. I am definitely going to try and make it a habit to go to the show every year! Please feel free to comment let me know if you agree with my thoughts or if I missed something that I should have seen there!

Wakeboarding Pontoon Boat

May 28, 2017 by Dan

Pontoon boats are just not limited to fishing and cruising. These boats are great for adventure and water sports too. Be it skiing, tubing or wakeboarding, the pontoon boats of today give that much craved rush to the adrenaline junkies. Wakeboarding pontoon boats have few extra features for the sport. The boats are installed with a wakeboarding tower or a sports arch and an outboard motor with decent performance. A dedicated storage space for the sports kit is a welcomed addition.

Multiple wakeboarding pontoon boats are available from different manufacturers. These have a wide array of features and comforts in addition to the wakeboarding essentials.

Bennington Q25 Sport Arc

Bennington’s Q25 Sport Arc is the epitome of features, convenience and utility when it comes to sports pontoons. It has a standard sports tower that can be exchanged for a cladded one that has mounted speakers for some music to add to the exhilarating atmosphere. Engine motors available with this wakeboarding pontoon boat range from 9.9HP to a whopping 400HP that comes with the Elliptical Sport Package for an adrenaline rush. A wake board rack can be installed and an in-floor storage can be requested. The boat can carry 15 on board.

Landau Atlantis 230 Sports Cruise

The Atlantis 230 Sports Cruise manufactured by Landau is the perfect blend of luxury and adventure. This boat can be fitted with a wakeboard tower for having some fun on water and has an in-floor ski-storage. The boat packs a punch with a tri tube hull with option for jumbo pontoons installed with lifting strakes and outboard motor options of up to 250HP. This wakeboarding pontoon boat can accommodate 13 persons on its spacious deck.

Premier 270 Grand Majestic RF

Luxury boat manufacturer Premier has the 270 Grand Majestic RF pontoon boat which is a great companion for thrilling escapade on the water. The boat has the option of installing a sport arch for water sports along with a skiing tow bar. This wakeboarding pontoon boat is a powerhouse of performance with packages that include two outboard motors of 350HP each and the patented 36” PTX consisting of three pontoons with an in-floor storage for skiing kit. The 270 Grand Majestic is perfect for cruising and fishing too with seating for 16 to 18 people on board.

Harris Solstice 240

Solstice 240 from the house of Harris is a pontoon boat that is suited for families with active lifestyle. For water sports, a delta tower or a sports bimmi can be opted for along with in-floor storage. Motor options vary from 9.9HP to 300HP but for using the Solstice 240 as a wakeboarding pontoon boat, at least 115HP should be preferred. Performance can be uplifted by choosing one of the available packages that can add a third tube and lifting strakes. It even has a swim platform for some serene fun in water.

Lowe SS 250XD

Be it some mild water fun or hard-core adventure sports, the SS 250 XD from Lowe serves as the perfect water vessel for both. This wakeboarding pontoon boat has a heavy duty bimmi top that doubles as a sports arch for watersports and may be installed with a tow or a reverse tow. Engine options available range from 25HP to 300HP with anything greater than 115HP will be enough for wakeboarding. Wave tamer and lifting strakes add to the power of boat. The boat can accommodate 15 on its spacious deck and has all amenities for a comfortable cruise.