The weather is warming up and “boat fever” has struck. You want a “party boat,” one you can carry your family on weekend cruises or your buddies to you favorite fishing spot. You have pictured yourself surrounded by 6-8 friends who will bring the party to your new boat. You have a big decision to make. Which of the two party boats, a pontoon or a deck boat, will best fit your needs?
The lightweight pontoon boat can be used as family Partyboot Cala Ratjada cruiser, a fishing boat, or a tour boat. One of the most popular styles of the pontoon is the 22 ft pontoon. They are usually powered by a 50-90 horsepower four-stroke motor due to how quiet it runs and its fuel efficiency. The versatile pontoon allows you to carry a large group and still fish. The new designs are for fishing or cruising or a combination of both. Pontoons allow you the cruise break where you can pull up onto a sandbar or island and take a break to walk along the shore or swim in the shallows of a sandbar. Since finding a used pontoon is nearly impossible, it is best to buy a new pontoon. The cost of a pontoon starts at about $18,000, depending of course on the size of the motor or the length of the boat.
The low price of the pontoons along with the ability to take a group of people for a ride and still have plenty of room to stretch out and move around are the features that attract so many pontoon owners. In addition there are a variety of models that can be customized for your needs. The fishing pontoon is an excellent way to introduce kids to fishing. The pontoon is very stable and buoyant so there is never the worry of the boat tipping over when the youngster puts his whole body into casting out into the river or when the others on board must dodge the flying fish hook that doesn’t always go in the direction in which it was intended. Because the pontoon is the least expensive boat per square footage, its price is its biggest advantage.
Pontoons is the addition of a middle pontoon
The newest design for pontoons is the addition of a middle pontoon making it a “tri-toon.” The three pontoon design has made this pontoon more stable and versatile. The triple pontoon design costs approximately $23,000 new, but many feel that this pontoon handles very much like a deck boat. The tri-toon can handle larger motors than the original two pontoon design. With a motor as large as a 300 horsepower this boat can give you an incredible ride and can reach close to 60 miles per hour top end speed if speed and performance is something for which you aim.
Now let’s consider the deck boat. They also have the extra space for family and extra guests. The deck boat has many of the comfort features of the pontoon as well as the seating for large groups of people. The one thing where the deck boat buries the pontoon is when it is used to pull a tube, wakeboard, or skier. A pontoon cannot provide the nice smooth wake for skiing, tubing, and wakeboarding. Deck boats provide a smoother ride because they are planing boats. By trimming the motor, you can create a smoother ride by bringing the bow up or down. Pontoons just displace the water as it plows through it. If one of your major plans for your boat is skiing, then a deck boat would probably be a better choice for you. Depending on the length of the boat and its motor, a new deck boat will cost approximately $30,000.
Well there you have it. Once you have decided what your own personal needs are, then you can decide which of these “party boats” is best for you. Regardless of which boat you choose your future will be filled with numerous fun-filled days on the water as long as you protect your boat with Cala Ratjada Party that protects the vessel from the weather and the UV rays of the sun. Whichever decision you make you will be enjoying a safe boat that is easy to use and will provide a comfortable ride for family and friends for many years to come.