| Sometimes known as a party boat, the pontoon | | | | The sponsons are constructed of two or three |
| boat has a hull constructed of round tubes called | | | | welded, aluminum tubes that are tapered at the |
| sponsons. They are attached to the outside bottom | | | | forward ends that assist with movement and speed. |
| edge of a large flat deck. For personal safety, a | | | | You'll find pontoon tubes are made of wood, |
| safety railing surrounds the deck. You will find the | | | | aluminum or fiberglass. They are attached to the rigid |
| helm station is placed to one side or in the middle of | | | | deck platform by means of an aluminum framing |
| the deck. Of course, and in the more economical | | | | apparatus.To keep both out weather it is a good idea |
| models you will find lawn furniture for seating. With | | | | to put a canopy over the deck, especially if you |
| more deluxe models, you will find built-in upholstered | | | | have a large party! You can explore beautiful lakes |
| seating, a roof, a built-in cooler, a dining table, and | | | | and take your friends and family out on an afternoon |
| maybe even a toilet. This style of boat is very stable | | | | cruise, on your favorite lake, rivers or other |
| and has the capacity to hold 6 to 12 people. Unlike | | | | protected waters. These boats are stable and offer |
| most power boats out there, this type of craft is | | | | an excellent platform for still fishing. You're advised to |
| very flat.The pontoon boat is trailer-able, but you will | | | | not take your pontoon boat out on the sea, as large |
| need a special trailer to haul it as it ranges in size | | | | bodies of water with large waves do not agree with |
| from 16 to 22 feet in length. Power plants differ, but | | | | pontoon boats!By Terry Price- Remember to visit- - |
| most are powered by with either two or four-stroke | | | | Do you need some boat accessories? |
| outboard gasoline engines between 10 and 100 hp. | | | | |