General Discussion - Pontoon Boats Forum

Necessary Items On-Board

Jason Warda — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:36:16 +0000

We are so happy because we purchased our first pontoon boat, and we are so excited for the 2025 boating season. We bought a suntracker party barge 22!

With this being our first pontoon boat, we have no idea what necessary items need to be kept on-board. We will focus on fun accessories later, but for now we are focused on the necessities. Please provide your list of items! We are thinking about safety, maintenance, spares, emergencies, etc.

Foam Filled Pontoons

Jason Warda — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:31:15 +0000

Does anybody own foam filled pontoons? Are these better than the traditional air filled pontoons? Why are they filled with foam and was is the benefit?

Pontoon Boat Buying Guide

Jason Warda — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:28:32 +0000

My family is going to be purchasing our first used pontoon boat this Spring '25. What exactly should we be looking for when we buy? What should we be avoiding? Any tips and lessons learned would be greatly appreciated!

Pontoon Boat Average Cost

Jason Warda — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:26:48 +0000

In general what is the average cost for a new medium (~20') pontoon boat? While we are at it, whats the average cost for a new large (~24') pontoon boat?

3 or 4 Blade Propeller

Jason Warda — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:21:28 +0000

I am looking to replace the propeller on the outboard for my pontoon boat. I mostly use the pontoon boat for fishing and light cruising. I saw 3 blade and 4 blade propellers online. Which one of these should I buy? Does it matter?

Tie Pontoon Boat Together

Jason Warda — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:18:41 +0000

Me and a bunch of friends are new to boating and this year we are all purchasing used pontoon boats. Our plan is to "tie-up" (just like Zac Brown) our pontoon boats on our nearby lake and make a cool party scene. What is the best, easy, and safe way to tie these pontoon boats together?

Pontoon Boat Value

Jason Warda — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:04:41 +0000

Do pontoon boats hold their value? If they are a depreciating asset, how quickly/slowly do they depreciate? Let's assume cleanings, care, and maintenance are performed at their regularly prescribed intervals.

Pontoon Boat Lifespan

Jason Warda — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:02:32 +0000

How many years can I expect to get out of a pontoon boat? What is their lifespan? This is assuming I take proper care and perform regular cleanings, care, and maintenance.

Pontoon Boat Cons

Jason Warda — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:05 +0000

I am considering purchasing a pontoon boat. What are the cons of pontoon boats?