There really isn’t much better than owning a pontoon. Of course, this is not to say that owning a pontoon won’t come without a lot of work because it certainly will. Regular gas fill-ups, oil changes, cleanings, and other maintenance tasks will just be a fraction of what it takes to keep your boat running and looking at its best. …
When we want to come to a complete stop and hold our position, we use an anchor. The process of anchoring a boat is not very difficult, you just need the right guidance. How do most anchors hold a recreational boat in place? This is a common question on boating exams. It may also be a question that someone new …
So, you’ve just bought an anchor for your pontoon boat and are unsure where to install it. Using an anchor isn’t just as simple as throwing it overboard regardless of location. This isn’t the movies where characters just carelessly hurl the anchor into the water and it magically holds the boat in place. This is extremely bad practice and means …
Have you ever contemplated going fishing after a storm blows over? If so, you are not alone. While many avid fishermen only consider the idea, others go through with it. However, before you venture out near the waterways after a storm, you should consider the possibilities and understand what affects it has on the sea life. Storms can cause a …
Your aluminum boat is vulnerable to a lot of abuse out on the water, this is especially so if you’re boating in saltwater. Elements such as UV radiation and sea life also have a negative effect on your boat. If you’ve had your boat for years, you’d probably have noticed your boats paint job slowly decaying. Worn out paint doesn’t …
So, you’re interested to know how deck boats and bowriders compare against each other. Often when people consider a deck boat, they often compare it to a pontoon boat. Though, some would argue that a deck boat is closer in terms of looks and capabilities to a bowrider. Well they have their similarities, but they also have their differences which …
To make the most out of your time on the water, get yourself a water trampoline or water bouncer. Playing on normal trampolines can be fun but being thrown into the air from a water trampoline is on a whole new level! The adrenaline rush is unreal, These provide great fun for the whole family, kids and adults will be …
Safety should always come first in every situation. Not having a fire extinguisher on your boat is extremely irresponsible. I wouldn’t step foot on a boat knowing that it doesn’t have the enough equipment to keep me safe. You never know when tragedy could strike. A peaceful boating trip with the family can quickly turn into a very dangerous, stressful …
Keeping your boat clean is one of the most important parts of boat maintenance. None wants to sit in a dirty boat all day long. A solid vacuum cleaner is essential to keeping a clean boat. Regardless of your boat type, you’ll want to keep it squeaky clean. Your boats deck is vulnerable to getting dirty, quickly. Open decks are …
Pontoons boats are not necessarily the largest of boats. This is especially so when using mini or compact pontoons boats. Pontoons boats are known for having very limited storage options. If your lucky, your seats may flip up or your tables may have storage compartments but besides this your pontoon is unlikely to have many other built in storage solutions. …