What Your Pontoon salesman wont tell you about new pontoon/tri-toon boat for sale by pontoon dealers

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[@MLovesacoffee]

The time spent watching this video is worth the price of gold. Even if you are buying a used pontoon boat this info can be extremely helpful. Thanks for posting this.

[@itconsulting7828]

Yes I learned this the very very hard way with Barletta and dealership that both did NO QC at all! I still cannot believe how many issues I have had and still worrying more will come..... new expensive boat and WOW. Big question I wish I would have asked them............ what happens if you get a lemon of a boat and numerous issues just keep happening??? Can I get my full money back? Can I get a new boat made and QC get videos so I can see what totally is done to it BEFORE I write a check for it??? Valuable lessons I learning now the hard and expensive way and boats are built in this country............ Your video is 100% of exactly what happened to me BTW.

[@tomrunning357]

My dealer is test driving my new boat before I pick it up to to confirm if any adjustments are needed between the boat and engine connections from prop to steering and fuel adjustments.

[@D-Dog1976]

Just discovered your videos and love them- Big Thank you! Going to purchase first boat today- Regency Tri-toon. Little nervous and very excited- wish us luck!

[@BoatBuyersSecretWeapon]

Congrats! Welcome to the world of boating!

[@ezm6153]

What you describe can be translated to any boat, vehicle, trailer, etc.... you might buy ........ Based on what you said there, seems to me this is a process full of paranoia, fear and uncertainty ...........and it doesn't need to be - just be diligent, and with anything you buy, expect a few issues to arise - and if you buy from a reputable dealer, they will take care of you.

[@timshull59]

One concern Im having is I'll be towing with a crew cab long box dually with a slide in camper in the bed, So I'll have to use 48" hitch extension to clear the camper. Looking at 20-22 ft pontoon is going to put me close to 60ft going down the road truck and boat..

[@toddtassell3598]

Great video as always Captain Matt. Your videos should be mandatory viewing for all 1st time boat buyers!

[@troymclean9301]

That’s why I’m watching Todd.

[@BryanMoreno_]

That’s why I’m watching lol

[@kathy3446]

Thank You Captain Matt! Great info in this video! Just put a downpayment on a new 2021 16 foot Bass Buggy XL with 50 hp engine.

[@kathy3446]

@@BoatBuyersSecretWeapon Yes! Thanks!

[@kathy3446]

@@BoatBuyersSecretWeapon Thank You for the Congrats but it was only a deposit and we still have to see if we're approved. They're building the boat now.

[@kathy3446]

We got the loan for the Sun Tracker 16XL Select! Should have our boat soon! I have watched alot of videos( mostly yours :) ), and have taken the Florida Boating Safety Course. I would like to know the height of the pontoon with and without the bimini top opened, so I will know what bridges I can go under. Can you send me a link to where I can find that info? Can the Sun Tracker Bass Buggy go in the ICW? Thank You!

[@sbcentralcitytattzstudio3541]

@@kathy3446 we purchased the 2020 18 bass Buggy dlx- 75 hp motor- love it - a few small issues but nothing major. The dealer did fib a little bit on the top speed , he said 35mph and was more like 25mph ..Bass pro shop pretty straight forward price and service .

[@kathy3446]

@@sbcentralcitytattzstudio3541 That's great! Congrats! Be careful and have fun!

[@GeorgeBonez]

Hopefully I’ll be signing my papers this coming Tuesday and braking it in Wed or Thur. I’m nervous. Biggest purchase I’ve ever made other than my house! Yikes!

[@timshull59]

Good stuff Matt!

[@NipItInTheBud100]

I really wish motor companies would handle that break-in period before the motor ever goes out for sale!

[@robinstewart6510]

There are limits regarding how many miles/hours a new vehicle can be operated and still to be considered new. What you describe would legally make the boat a used boat. Not know where or how those hours for the break-in period were accumulated, would you buy a legally used boat at new boat prices?

[@robinstewart6510]

@@BoatBuyersSecretWeapon .. It varies by state. Every single state has it's own set of laws, so all I can honestly suggest is looking up the laws in your state.

[@NipItInTheBud100]

@@robinstewart6510 simple you buy the boat with 0 hours on it then upon delivery break in time has been fulfilled. It wouldn't be hard to do!! Cars arent delivered with 0 miles on them...

[@robinstewart6510]

@@NipItInTheBud100 .. I must have missed something. Did I say anything about 0 hours or 0 miles?

[@jponyboyace]

Try to stay with a 27 inch pontoon/ tri toon…with wise

[@jeffvincent102]

Capt Matt My wife and I can’t decide between a pontoon and a tritoon. About 15000 difference. We want to pull a tube but mostly just her and myself. Is it worth the added expensive having never been on a tritoon

[@jeffvincent102]

Tubers in there 30’s, not often tubing. Moving from lake to lake. Towing the boat. Wife hates rough water

[@n-da-bunka2650]

Your volume level is WAY LOW on this video but still good content so thanks!

[@theoldshooter9011]

I watched this video and the thought was always in my mind...all you say here applies to ANYTHING you buy. I've had problems with new cars....new appliances....new anything. One should check as much as possible when purchasing anything new that it works as suppose to as much as they can. This could have been more positive in just noting things to check and how to check for them versus making a scare video.

[@08breezy08]

hey im buying a new boat, do the boat suppose to have hours on it?

[@magnusb6311]

Great video, really good advice. How come so many ponton manufacturers have speed measured in MPH when we measure speed on the water in knots and distance in Nautical Miles?

[@steveharmon9000]

Same as in aviation. It's a marketing gimmick. 69 mph sounds better than 60 knots.

[@magnusb6311]

@@steveharmon9000 Just give me the impression that a manufacturer either dont know what they are making or is unserious.

[@nealblue6413]

The average weekend boater doesn't know or care about knots or nautical miles.

[@magnusb6311]

@@nealblue6413 I am not sure about that. Many boaters wants to be safe and follow rules. Since most speed limits (as should) is mentioned in knots and not mph, it would be more practical. Sometimes it just says no wake zone, but the majority of actual speed limits in America and other countries are in knots, that is the way to go.

[@timlorentz9291]

What are names of the furniture manufacturer?

[@jponyboyace]

All salt water pontoons must be barrier coated to protect from the salt water……❤

[@Maynardd]

Good video...thanks.

[@Oneklrvette]

I put a deposit down on a Bennington L 22 yesterday when I got home and looked at the pictures I snapped I noticed one of the tunes looks like it’s dented.

[@Oneklrvette]

Update, I went down to the marina this morning when they opened and the photos that I have there is a bizarre optical illusion there’s no dent.

[@dlozano0481]

Thanks for the video

[@sloppydawgsdcl4929]

You're so wrong on so many things on here. Way to spread fear and concern for items not needed. Yes shit happens for sure. Some things spot on as far as how they're made etc. But the whole dealer puts inexperienced fork driver on unloading boats , a dealer will not inspect or test and boat and just shove it out. Many things are required to check beforehand and before they can even go out!!

[@sloppydawgsdcl4929]

@@BoatBuyersSecretWeapon I get it and yes I do work for one. My thing is people already lump us in with car salesman and that can't be furthest from the truth! I've been around the car world for years and have very close friends who still are. Boats and boat sales are so iffy with folks one little thing and people will flip and leave for good and tell everyone. New boats have to be sold within territories to maintain good customer service and to ensure proper warranty coverage. If you are around the boat industry you will know most places won't sell out of terrirtory the ones who do lose that brand very quickly or that salesman is fired very quickly as they are charged a fee. So that being said my new* boats stay in my area therefore I can not afford to have a bad reputation. The video just seems to play on fear a little bit the marina or salesman with a boat is never out to just say F it and give you a crap boat hoping you leave and never comeback. Its always important to doublecheck for sure 100% but no dealer is trying to hide something

[@Jdalio5]

You sound like a drunk pontoon boat builder that's guilty of making some of these mistakes! Be honest with us!!

[@sloppydawgsdcl4929]

@@Jdalio5 I would never and it pisses me off when people say boat salesman do. Boats are held to such different rules and regulations that the car world has no idea.

[@erickjuarez4074]

Great Vid!

[@GodzUnit01]

Is there a single pontoon with a built-in porta potty like Four Winns does on their boats? My research found the Harris V270 did but it seems that model has been discontinued or it never even made it to production.

[@GodzUnit01]

@@BoatBuyersSecretWeapon Yea, I like the step down. I’m debating between a pontoon vs a hybrid deck. I’d prefer a pontoon but it’s hard to find one with a built-in enclosed head whereas there’s many choices of hybrid decks with that feature.

[@relaxation2380]

@@GodzUnit01 if you want a walk in head you've got to get a tri toon. More specifically the premiere escalante 310-350

[@jponyboyace]

Yea like pontoons will pit!!!…saltwater and they won’t tell you if a warranty is transferable….pitting when In saltwater is not covered under warranty……

[@cynicalrabbit915]

Can't pontoons be filled with Styrofoam?

[@cynicalrabbit915]

@@BoatBuyersSecretWeapon Oops!

[@patrickmeares1649]

Plugs are not put in toons because of leaks. You're giving bad information!

[@whatsup7253]

Engines not motor .Motors are electric

[@OldmanCrypto100]

Only electric motors are electric