Sitting lakeside at your own private tiki bar, sharing drinks and steaks with your loved ones. How can life get any better? Jeff and Julia Kloeckner of Laingsburg, Michigan asked themselves that exact question one afternoon, and Jeff decided what the tiki bar needed was a houseboat. I sat down …
5 Simple Steps to Build Your Own Custom Pontoon Boat
Did you know that, of the fastest boats ever made, a pontoon made the ranks? That’s right—a pontoon boat ranked number five out of the top ten fastest boats. Hitting a top speed of 114 mph, Brad Rowland’s South Bay 925CR has been described as the “world’s fastest pontoon boat.” …
The Pontoon Parts and Accessories You Need for a DIY Pontoon Transformation
Remember the Pixar movie “Up”? It’s so wonderful how the main character is able to float away to a foreign land in his house. While he was flying—not sailing—this adventure movie had boating enthusiasts everywhere, myself included, getting excited at the thought of setting sail on a boat that they could …
Got Pontoon Problems? How to Identify and Solve Your Pontoon Engine Woes
Pontoons aren’t all fun and games. Sometimes, ‘tooners bump into problems. And these are often engine problems. This is perhaps due to the complex nature of this pontoon part—I mean, how many weird problems can you have with the other, more straightforward parts of the boat like carpets, seats and …
The Pontoon Boat Bar: How to Make Your Boat Party Dreams Come True
Who doesn’t love being the life of the party? Well, when you’re hosting a party on your pontoon, the ‘toon itself might steal the stage. Especially if it’s a got a built-in wet bar. Sure, you can install one later, but if you’re considering a new pontoon purchase, you might …
Tritoon vs Pontoon: The Buyer’s Complete Comparison Guide
I was wandering around the lake one morning and there it was in all its glory. A tritoon! The vessel looked different at a glance and then it hit me—this baby has three air tubes instead of two! I watched it glide over the water as it passed me with …
Getting Crowded? Ways to Know How Many People Can Fit on a Pontoon
Do you know how many people can fit on a pontoon boat? And more importantly, how many can fit on your pontoon boat? You have great ideas for a pontoon party, but how many people can you invite before it begins getting crowded? And do you know how much weight your pontoon …
The Best Pontoons for Fishing and Ideal Fishing Features to Install
More than 70% of the Earth is comprised of water. And you’re itching to explore it all, because in that water is an abundance of fish. Fishing is one of the most popular marine sports of them all, largely because it brings us so close to nature and wildlife—and because it’s so …
The Best Outboard Motor Security Tips to Keep Pontoon Thieves at Bay
A new crime wave is sweeping docks and marinas across the country. Boat thefts. We’re not just talking about the actual vessels being stolen—we’re talking about valuable items being swiped from the vessels. And there’s one valuable item in particular worth worrying about if you’re a pontoon owner: Your outboard motor. This …
Where to Buy Quality Pontoon Furniture for Classy Tooners
So, for some reason, even if it is just your wife complaining about it, you have decided that the furniture on your boat, well, sucks. You need an upgrade. Oh, groan. I can hear all the men now. No, you don’t have to go shopping with your wife. However, that …