What are some other pontoon boat problems we missed? Please share your ideas!
@Blueknight19604 жыл бұрын
There is no perfect boat, buy what makes you happy or what your needs are.
@trafalgar19384 жыл бұрын
What pontoon boats can be trailered? Are there some you may need a wide permit? When using them on a lake they need to be transported and some will now operate coastal so it's a very important topic.
@Nub000054 жыл бұрын
The main problem I see is idiot drivers. Please fix this issue for next year's model
@TubeRJF4 жыл бұрын
The biggest problem with a pontoon boat is, no matter how hard you try, you look like a dork riding in one. Seriously, they are ugly, slow and incapable of helping a guy pick up chicks out of his league
@saltysteel39964 жыл бұрын
@@TubeRJF All I ever see on pontoons is chicks in bikinis. Seems like they love hanging out on pontoon boats.
@Maynardd4 жыл бұрын
Yep, your phones and tablets definitely listen to you. I haven’t looked up a single pontoon boat online, I’ve only discussed it in my house for the last couple of days, and now I’m getting pontoon boat recommendations in my feed on KZbin. Big Brother is real!
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
😂 happens to us too Joel!
@Will-tm5bj3 жыл бұрын
Lol oh well
@stephanieburns45603 жыл бұрын
Yes, that has happened to me. Can't remember the subject, but it was freaky!
@joewoodchuck38243 жыл бұрын
Any single yt video you watch can get you on a feed. It happens to me all the time. You watched this one, so ...
@skyelamattina15163 жыл бұрын
It's not your phone. It's the vaccine.
@truman5838 Жыл бұрын
I love how you can stand up and walk around on it. Multiple people can fish and lounge on a pontoon. You can comfortably spend the entire day on a pontoon.
@jerryjohnson34874 жыл бұрын
Problems? This video convinced me to buy one.
@daveumpref2 жыл бұрын
I've had a pontoon for years and the main negatives are that it handles very poorly you need to anticipate more than you would in a V-hull, It will handle true but, very slowly. Also, you need to keep bimini tops down when pulling out or in. They act like sails and will pull you 3ft or more and that's the difference between a perfect dock and a costly repair. Other than that, they are fantastic. Less maintenance and worry about bilge pumps and rear seals. I take mine out alone all the time and it's not difficult at all. when you can, take a morning when no one is around, no one is looking and making you nervous and self conscious, and practice pulling in and out a few times, and then a few more times and before you know it you'll have a feel for pulling into the slip cleanly. I've had both V-hull and pontoon and those are the only real problems with the pontoon. The overall plusses and minuses are for another time but, those are the two real issues with new pontoon owners. If you practice for a while, you'll be just fine.
@msk3905 Жыл бұрын
I’m new to boating coming in with zero experience so joined Freedom boat club, they have pontoons so wife wanted me take one out one day. I love these things they are like floating living rooms but we boat off cape cod and can only take them in river off sound so have no ocean experience with them; however, where we dock them is a wind pocket and i have to believe more experienced people’c comments but here is my take. Never had an issue docking, it does drift a bit more but this first year boater had no issues docking into the slip, in no wake area they handle no different than the center consoles or bowriders i take out?
@daveumpref Жыл бұрын
@@msk3905 mainly because you are going slow in the no wake zone so you’re not drifting too much. Also, I would never pull into the dock with the Bimini top up. It catches so much wind that it’ll pull you off your track by three feet. Anything more than a slight breeze and it’s folded up.
@msk3905 Жыл бұрын
@@daveumpref weird i find that boats drift more in wind and currents than when moving at a decent clip, i must be something wrong. Bimini always up and i agree they act like sails
@msk3905 Жыл бұрын
@@daveumpref hmm like i said new to boating but i have been finding that going slow increases chance of drifting over going faster especially in docking situations where i have to give some gas to correct? Bimini’s are up and remain up at all times
@mustangracer51246 ай бұрын
Alone once, I stepped off the boat at the dock, turned around and it was 4' away!.. I had no grabber or ropes out.. the big oops!
@curtcollett2893 Жыл бұрын
A while back I saw a stripped pontoon boat used as a porch. If maintained and easily detached from the house it could be a lifesaver for those living in major flood zones.
@edwardmylnychuk5774 Жыл бұрын
that is a cool idea and probably cheaper to build and maintain, lol,
@ronpage101 Жыл бұрын
If you get a pontoon boat, covered storage is a must. Very expensive to replace the vinyl and carpet. We loved ours. Will be getting a tri hull in the future.
@williamdavis50529 ай бұрын
Have owned 4 pontoons and a professional Mariner agree with you on most points. Exception docking, Tri tube pontoon can handle much better than the typical two story no basement powerboat. Low windage with most is aft gives predictable wind drift. Three hulls all with keels have triple the directional stability of a single hull planning design. Pontoon tracks straight and outboard powered responds well to “ kicking” the stern with power. Docking shown bow in stern out and pulled in with a shore line handler could have been so easy. As she coast forward go hard right rudder and give her a quick bump reverse. Stern will move in boat snugs up nicely.
@boatinglessons8 ай бұрын
Yes and it sounds like you could give a few lessons on the topic :)
@davegoodwin18484 жыл бұрын
The biggest problem with a pontoon boat.... I don't have one.
@nhbiker19613 жыл бұрын
I made the rookie mistake when my boat was brand new. I flipped the bumpers into the boat and I gently pushed the boat off and by the time I for to the driver's seat, the wind pushed the boat back up against the dock and it put a deep scratch on one of the toons. Lesson learned...now I open the bimini when out on the water and I push off hard if the wind is blowing and bring the bumpers in the boat when under way.
@helenarusso Жыл бұрын
Hi John how are you doing 😊
@mustangracer51246 ай бұрын
I'm going for clip on bumpers soon.. the hot dogs ten to float out of the way.
@kai-xs3ix3 жыл бұрын
My family has a pontoon boat and we love it! The only down side we have is that it’s slow and wheatering seats and it mostly gets you wet in rough waters, but kinda easy to park on land!
@boatinglessons3 жыл бұрын
Glad you love it!!
@homepage7144 жыл бұрын
Bought a tri-toon and absolutely love it! Have many fellow boaters tell me they should have bought a tri-toon before buying a wake-boat and we can tube and ski as good as a wake boat..just can't provide a wake like a wake boat. Have fished with the boat in 2 feet of water. I live near the coast and are planning to run the bays but not taking out to the open water even though was told it could handle 3-4 foot swells. Not risking that tho! These tri-toons have come a long way.
@thomasritchie71514 жыл бұрын
People don't realize how inexpensive and quick to have built are steel carports/garages if you have enough space on your property. This eliminates the problem with damage to your boat when sitting idle. My 20 ft. carport was less than $1500 and was built in half a day by installers. The price included the installation.
@wg76443 жыл бұрын
Exactly boats don't wear out they "weather out".
@coalitionofarttechnologycl90632 жыл бұрын
I'm looking forward to build a pontoon boat for sea voyage. I need someone to guide me...
@robertbretz5613 Жыл бұрын
@@coalitionofarttechnologycl9063 1:51 1:51 1:51
@bluecollardiyer72484 жыл бұрын
Pontoon boat problems........ Don't store food in your seats on a boat slip. You may come back to a shredded interior, rotten food and raccoon crap everywhere. Then your slip neighbors get their boats shredded as well and you're the reason. My 2017 24' Sweetwater pontoon that I paid 19k for last year looks like a 1980's that's been sitting out in the woods. Don't store food, bring it with you and take it when you leave. Also, never trust your fuel gauge. Always top your tank and if you leave it sitting for anymore than a month, use a marine grade fuel treatment. If your tank is left unfilled, it's more susceptible to condensation buildup. Bonus...... If you see storm clouds on the horizon..... Get the boat docked immediately. Don't try to ride it out.
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
Great advice Bluecollar DIYer ! Sounds like a video we could make: "Never do this on a boat"
@NoJodas6714 жыл бұрын
So what you're saying is "Stupid people shouldn't own a pontoon".
@bluecollardiyer72484 жыл бұрын
@@NoJodas671 More like, "I was trying to be helpful..... But now that you mention it, I can give you my address and maybe you can swing by sometime."
@yourmama694 жыл бұрын
Bluecollar DIYer hey don’t be mad at that guy because you treated your boat like garbage so now it looks like garbage 🤷♀️
@brother19785411 ай бұрын
Always learn something from you guys every time i watch a video. Thanks
@boatinglessons11 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! We appreciate your kind words :)
@bossgobbler2264 жыл бұрын
My 22 ft goes 22 mph with only a 60 horse Honda. Fully loaded (8-10 people) we do good to hit 20, but who cares. We are never in a hurry and my fuel tank doesn't seem to ever need filling.
@emersonc6443 Жыл бұрын
One thing about loading pontoons on trailers, if you have a bunked trailer where each toon is resting on the bunks, some will be very tall on the trailer and if you get them crooked at all they can fall off. Happened to someone on our lake.
@zeus-mt7wx4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Wifey and I moving on from center steer forked skiff type to pontoon boat.
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
That is great zues! If you have any questions or need help, we are only an email away - sean@lenscove.com
@angelazayas3453 жыл бұрын
I truly enjoy how informational your videos are. We are trying to get as informed as we can before we invest in a pontoon. Thank you for sharing
@pitchnsnowrturnnow81814 жыл бұрын
This video is GR8... My wife and I evolved from a "Sport Fish" runabout to a "Deck Boat" to Pontoons as our family aged. While I loved all of my boats, pontoons are my favorites. Hat's off to Len's Cove
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the compliments! We love them too. Where in the world are you boating?
@pitchnsnowrturnnow81814 жыл бұрын
In Walker Minnesota on beautiful Leech Lake.
@crosisofborg55242 жыл бұрын
You really couldn’t take the time to type out the word great?
@pitchnsnowrturnnow81812 жыл бұрын
@@crosisofborg5524 I'm so sorry you were offended. It was foolish of me to use my unusual and fantastic boat slip number "GR-A8" instead of typing the word "great"! I will never let this happen again.
@glismelensi Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sean you are a pro explainer!
@johnamstutz4 жыл бұрын
I had a 24 ft suntracker and loved it . We were able to pull a skier and in comfort!
@timshull593 жыл бұрын
what size motor did you have?
@johnamstutz3 жыл бұрын
@David Blue I don't really remember.
@lisamcnelly88683 жыл бұрын
Yes, we had a pontoon and upgraded to a tri-toon. Unbelievable the difference it makes in rough waters.
@boatinglessons2 жыл бұрын
You are so right Lisa!
@m.cooper1854Ай бұрын
The old Packard motto back in the day was "Ask the man who owns one". I have not met a single pontoon owner who regrets trading in his bowrider; me included. Family fun, best grandparent boat in cottage lake country.
@mikebelcher66922 жыл бұрын
I had aluminum angle welded on front of tube and 6’ on bottom front. Now I can pull into the bank and not worry about tube getting a hole in it from any rocks.
@stabbincabbincowbboy37704 жыл бұрын
All True ✅... Tri-Toons are the Best in my book 👍🏻🤠🇺🇸
@TheMrLebaron3 жыл бұрын
I have a Sun Tracker XP3 Tritoon with a 250 Four Stroke on it, I love it
@stabbincabbincowbboy37703 жыл бұрын
@@TheMrLebaron NICE .. I Have a Sweet Water with a Merc 115 Four Stroker HeeHawww 🤠✨
@TheMrLebaron3 жыл бұрын
@@stabbincabbincowbboy3770 Thats awesome man, Sweet Waters are great boats, Ive always just been a Sun Tracker guy. I can hit about 55 with it on smooth lake water. Your 115 probably uses WAY less fuel lol so thats good
@TheMrLebaron3 жыл бұрын
@@stabbincabbincowbboy3770 Sadly we are moving from Pittsburgh to Tallahassee to escape PA, so before fall I'll have to sell my Boat, as much as I love it. We'll be 40 minutes from the ocean and I REALLY want a nice used Key West 24 Foot Center Console for me and the wife to cruise around the coast. Pontoons just arent made for the ocean.
@stabbincabbincowbboy37703 жыл бұрын
@@TheMrLebaron Awsum & I Can’t Drive 55 hahaha I’m on Big Bear Lake Caly and That Maybe Get U a Ticket Here..
@majormegapix4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sean. Good video. I enjoy your channel. This is my 1st season with a tritoon, switching from a bowrider after many years. Though handling characteristics were mentioned here, I want to add that I feel like a newbie docking now. If there's any wind, forget it. My wife and I have been practicing but it's almost like "look at this guy, guess he's never docked a boat before!" And a funny thing is, I pretty much "came to the end of the internet" looking for an instructional, practical, real-time video of docking a pontoon in the wind. Maybe that's one you could do.
@Mihalyofficial2 жыл бұрын
Are there any other noticeable differences going to a pontoon from a bowrider? I have a bowrider and i wish it was more stable and handled better at lower speeds.
@majormegapix2 жыл бұрын
One thing I did was switch to a four blade prop. In my case the merc Spitfire designed to be pretty much a direct size/pitch replacement. I think I lost maybe 1 mph top end but gained in useful ways. The ‘toon feels more stable at cruising speeds, has better control with a load in front, and Much less apt to ventilate in turning or trimming. Also, improved acceleration. Even better, it is more responsive when docking.
@paulrock48163 жыл бұрын
I grew up on Buckeye Lake in Ohio; Pontoon boats are about 80% of the boats out here, I think because you can put so many people in them. Unlimited horsepower on this lake as well.
@boatinglessons3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a pontoon playground :)
@michaelbean91834 жыл бұрын
Sick video, I’ve wanted a bass boat but feel like Pontoon boats will give me and my family way more fun for our money. I can still fish off of it and have tons of fun doing lake bbqs
@Q_StangGT30004 жыл бұрын
Yes exactly. I was going back and forth with a tracker or this type. And this type seem more fun with friends
@Rottypiper4 жыл бұрын
Putting the cover on after every use is a pain.
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
Yes Chris you are right! We have lots of customers that don't, and their boats hold up well for years. We always suggest a middle ground. Cover it when you aren't going to use it for a week or more. Leave it open if you will be using it within the next day or so.
@SEMPERFI83874 жыл бұрын
Takes us less than 5 minutes on or off on a 23’ toon.
@runtpacket4 жыл бұрын
Have a 2019 Bennington with quick clip's on the mooring cover. Only takes a few minutes to remove or install.
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
@@runtpacket those certainly help for sure - it is the sheer size and awkwardness of the cover that usually is the deterrent 😂
@reidjordan45454 жыл бұрын
I have a 25 Super Nautique and after the weekend I have to put the cover on, it really meshes into our cleanup routine and doesn't cause problems after a while
@celtickitc2 жыл бұрын
Ooh, you need to see the seats on our pontoon boat.... pollen and sun....we need to buy new seats....90 hp motor, 24ft, standard 2 toons...but it's great fun on the river 😁
@craighellberg43662 жыл бұрын
I can’t seem to find the downloadable PDF that compares size with motors. Can you tell me where it is?
@mcconn7463 жыл бұрын
We have a 20' pontoon fishing boat with 60hp outboard. The maximum speed is 19mph. We trailer close to where we fish so it works out great and costs less than 3 gallons per half day trip.. If left it at a marina, I would want more hp so I could fish more distant spots.
@boatinglessons3 жыл бұрын
Makes sense to us too!
@mustangracer51246 ай бұрын
Good strong dock grabbers are a big + if there is any wind. Pontoons float on top of the water and will drift away in a breeze or a mild water current Throw your ropes out over the dock when 5' away and keep your grabber with you if you are alone. 'toons can get away fast!
@boatinglessons6 ай бұрын
Great point, thanks for sharing!
@stephenmatkovich68672 жыл бұрын
Hi, always wanted a pontoon boat since we enjoy Pymatuning Lake and it's great for a family. Now it's only myself, is it smart to buy just for one person all the time, concerns are it's easier to dock, load and unload with another person. Would appreciate an honest response if this is right for me. Thanks
@aaronfaure304 Жыл бұрын
Looking to get one for Pyma too. Tired of renting all the time
@rf90614 жыл бұрын
Covers are not that difficult if you learn how to fold them when you take them off
@gllyson9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info
@boatinglessons9 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@toyman96422 жыл бұрын
Having grown up at a cottage on a lake in the Kawarthas region of Ontario, Canada, I've watched people at a nearby marina attempting to dock their pontoon boats in high winds. It's a nightmare. Talking to owners, that seems to be their biggest frustration.
@boatinglessons2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have seen that also. It can be frustrating if you want it to drift and it won’t or if there is a sting breeze and it makes the pontoon into a “sail”
@goozerette2 жыл бұрын
Once someone sitting near the boat ramp came over to me and said how impressed they were at my getting the pontoon onto the trailer so quickly. While it always feels SO satisfying to get it on the first try - especially when there is an "audience," I also then KNEW (as suspected) that they were sitting there judging my performance! It can be frustrating when it's windy! On that day, they needed a placard with a "10" on it. Some days (especially back when it was new) they need a gong!
@centralcoastcamper96314 жыл бұрын
Another common problem on aluminum pontoon boats is they can develop cracks in the pontoons and the brackets that support the pontoons. A lot of pontoon boats have separate chambers in the pontoons to avoid total sinking, but the boat will list to one side. Sun Trackers seem to be the worst for this.
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
You are right. The weld and material quality has improved, and we used to see a lot more of this 10-20 years ago. Still a consideration now to make sure you get a quality brand.
@carlwestfall20062 жыл бұрын
Question if u benefit from putting on a Jack Plate, 22ft with a 200hp SHO , Playcraft has them on a high end pontoon
@arinasan2472 жыл бұрын
Very nice video, thanks!
@jakebumbstead4 жыл бұрын
What are diameter pontoon is considered to be “small” , or what size Is preferred? Thinking about roughly 18-20 ft boat.
@largol33t14 жыл бұрын
Good video because it's short and gets to the point. However, there is one issue: almost all, even the mega-pricey ones, lack a bathroom. This can quickly become an issue as many owners tend to have parties on these boats. Nothing kills the fun faster than having to go back to shore again and again just because nature called...
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
Yes. Some have "change room" options with porta-pottis in them. Not the most fun place to answer the call of nature though :-)
@teop78874 жыл бұрын
Just dive in the water... 😂😂😂
@slliks674 жыл бұрын
@@teop7887 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@jz36893 жыл бұрын
Pontoon boats are the dumbest invention all time. So yes not having a bathroom or just a place to go inside to get out of the elements for the price you pay is ridiculous
@myriamc75293 жыл бұрын
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@FilmSchoolforMarketers4 жыл бұрын
This is a terrific video! Not too shabby on the view count either :) Great job, Len's Cove!
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
Thank you FSM crew! We certainly got a little help from our friends😉
@rttholcken74504 жыл бұрын
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@SeanHorsfall4 жыл бұрын
RT Tholcken did you have a question for us to answer?
@nhgriff12 жыл бұрын
We just got our first. Should the Bimini top be down when in motion? By the way, I had a good friend in high school named Libby Horsfall.
@Newfie66Xbox-kb5sy19 күн бұрын
how safe is a pontoon boat during lightning
@LAVirgo674 жыл бұрын
We love renting pontoon boats. It's like floating around the lake / river on a deck =)
@longyarn42884 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at getting a pontoon paddle boat. There's a company in my general area that makes them. They look much easier to get onto, and off of, than a plastic version, especially for those of us who are approaching vintage status. 🙄 Have you seen or heard of them and/or any problems it might have? I can get you the link if you want it.
@marty9064 жыл бұрын
Good video. May just have to borrow or rent one soon.
@chrissibersky46173 жыл бұрын
Not too bad. About what I expected. Nice video.
@boatinglessons3 жыл бұрын
We appreciate that Chris :)
@wyattearp14184 жыл бұрын
Shaun, what cons you mentioned are no different than any other boat. I have had no problems with mine.
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
Wyatt, in some ways you are right. I am not trying to say pontoons are bad. Quite the opposite, we LOVE them. We are just trying to gain the trust of pontoon shoppers by being honest with what to expect.
@mpgarr3 жыл бұрын
@David Blue The thing is with boating, just like being a golf nut, into horses, seriously into photography, or flying an airplane even if you don't own one outright or a share of one, all of the things we do for recreational time gets pricey. Even if you don't do any of those things and you have kids and they are into sports, cheering or band. To me, of all these things, boating wins hands down.
@wierpkevin4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, good info
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure Kevin!
@beevang72193 жыл бұрын
Good to know video. What do you think about motion sickness? Will a Pontoon Boat help prevent wobbling from the water that causes motion sickness. Thank you!
@princessglittersparkle41463 жыл бұрын
No pontoon boats aren't any better for motion sickness. So, I take 1/2 of a tablet of dramamine, for motion sickness. Good for a day on the water.
@chestercrain43002 жыл бұрын
What size Prompt can I put on my 50 horse Suzuki to get more Spade
@randywilson65364 жыл бұрын
Pontoons are awesome ! But like any thing you have to take care of it ! I worked at a factory for 20 years and pontoon boats have come along way ! And very expensive!
@DJSHaKa4 жыл бұрын
I have always wondered, what makes them so expensive? Seems like it would be cheaper to build them than lets say - a fiberglass boat of the same length
@WilleJamesHuff3 жыл бұрын
@@DJSHaKa just to buy say a mercury 150hp outboard is 15-16k dollars
@helenarusso Жыл бұрын
Hi Randy how are you doing 😊
@hotchihuahua15463 жыл бұрын
Nature is 24/7 , a cover goes a long way helping from sun & rain , on the flip side , if it’s not out of the water when not in use it’s a 24/7 growth that constantly needs addressing .
@boatinglessons3 жыл бұрын
Yes, you are right and I should have stressed the cover suggestion more. Thanks for your input for our viewers
@lesnorthrupjr85623 жыл бұрын
Mine has Sea-Legs. Love this for my pontoon, keeps them clean and shiny. Pull up to a friends dock and lift your whole pontoon up out of the water, very impressive!
@53glowe4 жыл бұрын
Very informative video...thankyou 👍
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure GazLowe!
@Rocco25.62 жыл бұрын
I want an owners manual for the 20 18 16 foot pontoon 50 horse motor I want the electrical on the control panel on the helm of the Pontoon and all of the wiring diagram where can I get this I am sure in need of it The electric control panel isn’t working THE MOTOR STARTS AND RUNS BUT THE ELECTRIC IS NOT WORKING
@danielleesplin19304 жыл бұрын
Naya Rivera's case brought me here.
@sarahs33254 жыл бұрын
Danielle Esplin I came here for the exact reason
@32ndStreetStudios4 жыл бұрын
Same she and her son must have left the boat
@lillinstarburst59944 жыл бұрын
Same. I’m trying to see how do you climb insider.
@JennyTheBarbiexo4 жыл бұрын
Me too I want to know why she chose this boat. Hope they find her ❤🙏🏽
@StevieLee21144 жыл бұрын
Same. Just how did her son get on and not her 😢
@roywalls55959 ай бұрын
My dad just got a 2023 bass buggy pontoon 16 xl because we are getting older and disabled and we got older models 1976 Ranger bass boat can't get in out of it no more! 😅
@boatinglessons9 ай бұрын
It does make it easier to still go boating!
@carllange34324 жыл бұрын
any thoughts on how long touch screen dash's that control electronics and engine monitoring last in the long haul? costs involved with computer/screen replacement?
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
Carl, we have had touch screens on some of our boats for several years and we have had to replace about 10% of them while under warranty. I feel that the failure rate is dropping quickly.
@carllange34324 жыл бұрын
@@boatinglessons even in the humid enviroment of an often neglected helm w/wet towels and forgotten trash , life jackets, i could go on but you know what i'm talking about.what's the costs when out of warranty say 10 or 12 yrs in and 3 or 4 owners later?
@hookednrolling20092 жыл бұрын
@@carllange3432 probably won’t make parts for it after say five years
@XotxAndalusians2 жыл бұрын
Pontoon boats are really bad in wind. Even to the point of capsizing. It’s happened twice on Pueblo this year.
@Jjason6014 жыл бұрын
I think this the boat for me😎
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@coalitionofarttechnologycl90632 жыл бұрын
I want to build a sea pontoon boat for sea voyage. Can someone help me?? I don't want tidal waves and rocks to damage my boat. How do I make a strong DIY Sea Pontoon Boat??
@jeffreybabino8161 Жыл бұрын
Hi can you fish on a pontoon boat in saltwater bays thanks
@woodrowtreadway62584 жыл бұрын
Great information
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
We appreciate the feedback Woodrow!
@bluerider79224 жыл бұрын
$8000 to $10,000 to replace upholstery after 5 years of being sun-damaged, neglected and left uncovered. Depending on length of boat. (Stitching falls apart)
@shawncrissup80934 жыл бұрын
Put all new seats,couches and live well on 21’ sun tracker and it was $2,000? Where are taking your boat?
@Maynardd4 жыл бұрын
My buddy just had his 28 foot chaparral completely reupholstered. $2500.They came to his house and did it right on the dock. In my opinion the new upholstery looks better than the factory.
@mikerandazzo60854 жыл бұрын
What is the best prop for speed on a 22' tritoon with 150hp yamaha . Best i get with a 16" pitch is 24mph.
@Bradamsmx53 жыл бұрын
I think weight may be a big limiting factor for you. 150 is sort of mid range for a tri-toon of that length. 24 mph is definitely respectable. The only way to figure out what is the best prop is to test different diameter, pitch, blade count props on your particular pontoon. There are so many contributing factors to what prop is best. You need to know what the optimal window of RPM is for your motor and get a prop that keeps you in that window and maximizes your speed.
@JT_703 жыл бұрын
That sounds slow. I’m running a 135hp Honda on a heavy 25’ pontoon (not tritoon), no lifting strakes, 15-1/2 x 13 SS prop and get 28-29 mph GPS. It’s odd, but i get better performance going into the wind with the Bimini up. Have you checked your motor height? It may be set too low and is adding drag. Plus, are your toons clean?
@ThePorgie3 жыл бұрын
I’d think you might be a little over pitched with a 16. How close can you get to WOT? If you’re more than 200-500 below id say for sure you’re over pitched. But like was previously stated, make sure your logs are clean. I loose 5mph with gunky logs. My 20’ tri will do mid 30’s with a 13 pitch mec 150. Truth be told i need to slap a 14 on there as I can reach my max rpm with clean logs.
@jjramz74 жыл бұрын
Considering getting a pontoon. One of my worry is HP. Is a 90 hp strong enough for tubing 2 ppl with about 5 people on board be enough???? thanks in advance
@petelivorsi96484 жыл бұрын
jj ramirez It depends. What length are you looking at...double or tri toon...lifting strakes or not. I have a 25ft tri-toon with lifting strakes and a 150 hp motor. I can pull/tube 2 adults with 10 adults on board. So maybe.
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
Pete is right to ask about length. If if is 18-20', likely yes. Any longer, than likely no.
@LM-zn9zy4 жыл бұрын
jj ramirez, look at the label/stamp on the pontoon you are looking to purchase. It will tell you the passenger weight capacity. You are talking about having 5 passengers on board and pulling 2 more. You also have to consider cargo weight such as safety equipment and drinks/ cooler. You may be pushing it with a 90hp. Lake use you will probably get 25 mph out of it. The river will be less going against current. Perfect for cruising though. If you are going to have that many people on board and pulling then I recommend getting a pontoon capable of handling at least 150hp. My first pontoon was 90hp. and could not get past 25mph with 7 passengers. Now I have Manitou with a 250hp and my Max is 45-50mph with passengers and cargo. 0 issues pulling adults on a water toy.
@kenkysely18824 жыл бұрын
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@Maynardd4 жыл бұрын
I would jump it up to at least 115 hp motor
@BradDupont10 ай бұрын
have a 23 foot older pontoon w/90hp four stroke. thinking of adding aftermarket third pontoon. do you have any thoughts on improved speed, better ride in chop? is it worth it?
@boatinglessons10 ай бұрын
You would get better ride, smoother, drier, more weight capacity. You will not get any speed/performance improvement unless you increase your horsepower though
@BradDupont10 ай бұрын
@@boatinglessons thanks.
@tlindsey97693 жыл бұрын
Are the pontunes susceptible to leaking? How hard is to to repair the pontoons?
@texak19743 жыл бұрын
You can hit rocks and put a hole in one. Just find a welder that can weld aluminum and have him tack up the hole and grind it smooth.
@isaacezekielthecolorblindg73434 жыл бұрын
Went on one with some of my boys yesterday on a huge lake took us hours to go anywhere haha but i liked the boat
@giovanniinfantino42563 жыл бұрын
What do you think on ss 210 lowe poonton
@alive40822 жыл бұрын
You really had to put the most cheese life vest on 😆
@boatinglessons2 жыл бұрын
Of course! ;)
@jman4901012 жыл бұрын
There's alot of negatives to any boat. The only way any boat is safe is if you know how to drive & know how to take care of it. Remember it's a boat & is met to handle water. It's not a vehicle on the road🙄🤔
@richmac9183 жыл бұрын
Biggest problem with pontoon boats - being under powered. I've been trying to find a used tri-toon with a 150HP (or more) and the only boats that seem to be for sale are 60HP pontoons which are something I'd never consider purchasing.
@boatinglessons2 жыл бұрын
Yes, and they are for sale because people are disappointed with them (for the most part)
@helenarusso Жыл бұрын
Hi Rich MAChow are you doing 😊
@richmac918 Жыл бұрын
@@helenarusso Good, how are you?
@rondesanghere4 жыл бұрын
Full cover on a princecraft Ventura 221/2 deck boat is the perfect boat !!!
@williamsmith5521 Жыл бұрын
They dolphin with two pontoons , they are aluminum , aluminum boats ABSOLUTELY require zinc diodes....all alectrical on board has to be insulated ....aluminum goes paper thin in one season if not..
@r5yamaha3 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend a Pontoon for tooling around or fishing on Lake Erie?
@boatinglessons3 жыл бұрын
I commented on your other post George
@mpgarr3 жыл бұрын
I have had three pontoons over the years. The only pontoon I would run on Lake Erie would be a tri-toon with a motor no less in horsepower than a 150 HP. Always make sure you have checked the weather forecast for the area before heading out on Erie.
@RGD19824 жыл бұрын
Check out Barletta pontoon boats I’m a welder there and we have some of the best on the market that won’t break the bank and we make a slide out deck version
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
Do you like working for them?
@joesmith71233 жыл бұрын
I don’t see the slide out option on the website .
@samantharobertson-walker26314 жыл бұрын
What is your opinion on pontoon boats on tropical lagoons as we don't have many at all here in French Polynesia and as a family we are interested
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
Samantha, are you asking because of salt water issues?
@samantharobertson-walker26314 жыл бұрын
@@boatinglessons no more wind issues than anything
@Westtexascataddict2 жыл бұрын
All those are great but the main one is leaking toons especially when the boat is brand new I’ll never buy one again!
@John-d7p2 ай бұрын
The biggest problem? The people trying to launch them at the ramp.
@MommyG604 жыл бұрын
Looking at a used 2017 Qwest Lanai 23 foot with 150 Suzuki 4 stroke...anyone know about these kind of boats? Thank you in advance.
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delay. Qwest is a low volume producer, and Suzuki has the fewest marine dealers than most other national brands. That being said, some people rave about them!
@johnbegovich13072 жыл бұрын
I have a 22 ' Angler Quest tritoon with a 115 Merc. Top speed 37 mph.(three men aboard) with a trolling plate I get her down to 1.2 mph.on lake Huron. I absolutely love the angler quest pontoons and did quite a bit of research before purchase. They are made in St Louis , Michigan
@byronteer82514 жыл бұрын
dont forget that pontoons with only 2 logs are great in warmer weather several can get under the boat shady water is cooler
@Z-e-r-03 жыл бұрын
lmao sorry but your boat sitting there doesnt make thousand of millions of gallons of water cooler lmao. just like sitting under a tree doesnt make the air cooler. your just in the shade. lmao "I went boating to hide under my boat from the sun" 🤣🤣🤣 lived in Florida for 25 years, never seen or heard of anybody hiding under their boat. your there to enjoy the water and sun
@hitman_s13 жыл бұрын
Great way to get run over. Derp derp
@johnphillips23962 жыл бұрын
That 's where the gators hang out.
@wes3264 жыл бұрын
The plywood flooring tends to rot out, but they are fairly easy to replace. Some come with aluminum or synthetic flooring. They also are sluggish to turn at low speeds. On the positive side, they are good for entertaining, as a swim platform, and can be beached easily. Personally, I would like to get a used one with a bad motor and convert it to solar power. Would make socializing more pleasant.
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
Interesting idea Wesley!
@SEMPERFI83874 жыл бұрын
Not true, it’s marine plywood and almost any half decent manufacturer will have lifetime warranty on ply.
@wes3264 жыл бұрын
@@SEMPERFI8387 Maybe new ones have better decks but I had to replace a deck on my pontoon after about 5 years. The holes from the hardware allowed water to get in. When I replaced the deck I put sealant on the top and used bolts with washers instead of screws. Hopefully it lasts longer.
@andresbaos44273 жыл бұрын
Hello my friend. I want to buy a ponton in miami, You have a store for buying. Thank you. Give me link.
@boatinglessons3 жыл бұрын
I wish we did! Look for a certified dealer in your area here: www.discoverboating.com/buying/certified-dealers#certified
@krazyj19574 жыл бұрын
Had some friends T-boned on their pontoon boat by a drunk in a ski boat back in the late 90's. Ski boat went right through the Aluminum fence killing a child. Are they any stronger today?
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
That is absolutely horrible Jay A!! They are a little stronger, but not strong enough to stop a heavy PWC at speed - so sad.
@ryano.51494 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a stupidity-proof boat, even if it is someone else's criminal stupidity.
@bluerider79224 жыл бұрын
No, they are not.
@martyharless50974 жыл бұрын
Low power, displacement pontoons give more range per gallon of fuel wouldn't they? Long, narrow "torpedo" shaped hulls move quite well without the need for powerful gas guzzling engines. If you don't have the need for higher speed it would be much more economical to purchase and operate.
@fitzfarm86944 жыл бұрын
Had a little 18 foot pontoon with a 40hp on it and it drank gas like no other. Sold it and got a 19 foot bowrider with a 4.3L mercruiser, it uses much less gas. I think the little out board on the pontoon had to work too hard to move the boat along.
@martyharless50974 жыл бұрын
@@fitzfarm8694 if the pontoon boat stayed in the water all the time and got a lot of growth on it that could definitely cause it to use a lot more fuel and slow the boat down a lot. If the pontoons were designed to have lift to get the pontoon boat to plane out then that would be a lot of boat for a 40 horsepower motor to get up on plane. Propeller selection would have a lot to do with the performance. What year was the outboard motor?
@fitzfarm86944 жыл бұрын
The motor was a mid 90's Johnson. It had a pretty flat pitched prop on it. The boat was never designed to get up on plane. I was just saying that even though it had a small outboard it would use a ton of gas because it just plowed through the water.
@martyharless50974 жыл бұрын
@@fitzfarm8694 the pontoon boat would more than likely struggle to attain the cruising speed of your bowrider if it was even able to go that speed at Full Throttle. It very well could be that 40 horsepower was not enough. I have the same size bowrider with a 4.3 L engine and they are very good on gas.
@fitzfarm86944 жыл бұрын
Yes, the pontoon only moved along at about 12mph at wide open throttle. It was never ment to go fast. I was trying to answer the original comment about lower horse power pontoon boats fuel consumption. Just becuae they are low hp doesnt mean they are fuel efficient.
@mrzif0013 Жыл бұрын
you did not mention submarining conditions ..
@boatinglessons Жыл бұрын
True! Totally slipped my mind!!!
@winstonleach14 жыл бұрын
2016 Avalon Pontoon Boat, technical assistance req'd. Both rear speakers not working. Where is location of the fuse panel?
@elainemeloni20592 жыл бұрын
I am looking for a used small pontoon boat!
@boatinglessons2 жыл бұрын
Hi Elaine! They are tough to find right now. Where do you boat?
@johnnieblack10614 жыл бұрын
Me too!!!
@billyrichardson12154 жыл бұрын
Why do they have the lowest depreciation of all styles of boats?
@boatinglessons4 жыл бұрын
Billy, that is a good question. It is a combination of market demand (many people shopping for used pontoons), shift in demographics (aging population), improved performance of pontoons, and how well they hold up over the years.
@Maynardd4 жыл бұрын
I called A Bennington representative. A new Bennington pontoon boat comes with a 10 year bumper-to-bumper warranty and six years on the motor. I don’t know if that’s Standard in the industry, but that’s one heck of a warranty! 10 years! I bought a New 23 foot chaparral about 20 years ago, it only had a five year warranty. They told me the warranty was also transferable on the Bennington. Maybe this helps with the depreciation?
@gregmccorrister40614 жыл бұрын
Thanks for info
@MelMelx3654 жыл бұрын
I never knew
@Mememe.033 жыл бұрын
1:40 they come with covers
@jacebrogden3490 Жыл бұрын
I liked one comedy video about owning a pontoon boat and here I am
@johnconnor6725 Жыл бұрын
They sit on the water not in it getting pushed around by the wind.