Pontoon Buyer's Guide Archives

Top Fishing Rod Holders for Pontoons

There’s nothing fishy about fishing from a pontoon boat. In fact, as the most versatile boat there is, the pontoon boat is also one of the best choices you can make when your fishing trip is at stake. There’s really nothing better than a nice, stable platform with inviting, comfortable seats which will definitely not […]

Buyer’s Guide to Fish Finders for Pontoons

You can spend days looking for fish finders online and still not find useful enough, practical information to actually make a sound decision and buy one. It’s probably because people who buy one are too busy spending their days on a lake, mapping the depths and the fish schools, to waste their time writing a […]

Humminbird 410210-1 HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G2 Fish Finder Review

One of the main reasons why people purchase pontoon boats is that they want to enjoy a relaxing fishing session. If you’re part of that category, then you know for sure how annoying is to not find the fish anywhere in a big lake. As such, a fish finder is the next sensible investment, in […]

Best Upgrades for a Pontoon Owner

You’ve finally worked enough, won the lottery, inherited some cash from your rich aunt you never knew existed, or you otherwise managed to get your hands on some $30,000 or so. You’re now ready to buy the pontoon boat of your dreams! But wait… the Tuscany leather seats are an extra $2,000. The gold-plated sound […]

Essential Guide to Docking your Pontoon

Bringing your pontoon boat to the dock and getting it back up on the trailer can be pretty tricky, especially for a beginner. There’s nothing to be ashamed about, as it takes a bit to get the skill necessary to perform this operation without getting any dents in your pontoons. What’s more, there are certain […]

Best Towable Tubes for Children

There’s nothing quite as entertaining for children as holding on with all their tiny might to a floating hot-dog and being dragged around on a lake until they can’t hold on and fall into the cold water. There’s also nothing quite as entertaining for you as the helpless screams of your annoying teenage kids when […]

Airhead Hot Dog Towable Tube Review

Who doesn’t love a good towable tube? You’ll see them everywhere around the country – they fit any waters just perfectly, be it a river, a lake, a bay or even a calm sea beach. They’re a hit with all ages – kids love the feeling of adventure it offers, teens and youngsters enjoy that […]

Best Changing Room Solution for Pontoon Boats?

When people take their pontoon boat to water for the first time, there’s an ongoing trend to forget that they can’t simply swim in their street attire, nor can they simply change clothes in plain sight. Of course, some people simply don’t care and just do whatever needs to be done, but this is not […]

Essential Safety Kit for Pontooning

It’s a universally applicable saying that “better safe than sorry” and safety around moving vehicles is something you can never take enough care of. Especially when that particular vehicle is on a body of water in which you can fall and drown. As such, there are multiple safety regulations, imposed both at a national level […]

Best Anchor Types for Your Pontoon

It seems easy enough to just get the anchor overboard and drop it in the water. You just need some muscle and a solid line to hold the anchor and bang! It’s all done. However, things are not as simple in reality. Of course, if you’re on a very small boat like a canoe or […]

An Unbiased Guide To The Best Pontoon Boat Covers

We all know boats are expensive. If you don’t know for sure how expensive, whoever bought or built you a boat knows for sure. Pontoon boats, in spite of being used for leisure activities instead of rapid water rafting or ocean cruising, are definitely not on the cheap end either, even if you build them […]

10 Fun Ideas For Kids On Boats

There are few thing that could ruin a nice, relaxing Sunday out on your pontoon more than a bunch of bored and whiny kids. And if you don’t want that to happen but still want your little ones to get out of the house for at least a couple of hours and join you on […]

BBQ Grills For Pontoon Boats

For those people who appreciate some nice, relaxing leisure time, there’s nothing more enjoyable than spending a couple of hours on a peaceful lake, floating around on a pontoon boat. You know, it’s that feeling of gentle rocking that you can get in a normal boat as well, just without sacrificing any of the stability […]

Top Marine Speakers For Pontoons

There’s nothing like a good party when you want to relax and feel entertained. You can just let go of whatever worries burden you, have a beer or an orange juice, munch on your favorite brand of nachos or peanuts, and dance ‘til you drop. What can you get more than that, you ask? Well, […]

Best Towable Tube For 4 Persons

Some people like to be alone when they enjoy their favorite nautical sport. For all the others, a towable tube is the best thing they could ever drag behind a pontoon boat. Simple, yet entertaining, a 4-seat towable tube will allow your entire family to enjoy being flipped into the water at 20mph. Before shopping […]

Accessories For Pontoon Boat

So you’ve thought it through, convinced your wife & kids, and finally purchased a pontoon boat. Now what? Well, if you think that all there is to a pontoon boat is buying it and riding the waves, you’re pretty much wrong. This kind of purchase may very well be a lifetime investment, as it’s nothing […]

Best Towable Tubes For 2, 3 or More People

We don’t doubt that you can spend a whole weekend just chilling on your deck with a fishing rod and a few cold ones. Or a newspaper, a book, and a cup of your favorite tea. However, if you decide to throw a big party on your pontoon involving different ages, you’d better prepare some […]