Tips & Advice

The bimini top is perhaps one of the most indispensable pontoon boating essentials that you have. Protecting you from heat and sun, a bimini top makes the boating experience just that much more enjoyable – and comfortable. But just like any other part of your boat, that top is going to need some TLC. Take a

What could be more relaxing than a day on your pontoon? With the wind in your hair, the sun shining bright, and the waves crashing ever so gently around you, you might be thinking that nothing could possibly be more comfortable or tranquil than this. That might be true, but give it a few hours

If you don’t take the necessary steps to prevent algae from building up underneath your pontoons, then you might find yourself facing a green-tinted mess sooner or later. Unfortunately when that happens, it might be too late to slather on that boat bottom wax. That also means you’re going to have to go through the

The pontoon boat has always been recognized as ‘unsinkable’ because of its intuitive design that incorporates extra buoyant tubes and a double-hull structure. They steer pretty easily and are incredibly stable on the water, which is also why they’ve become the boat of choice for recreational use. One thing you’ll notice however is that most manufacturers

A well-oiled, well-maintained machine ensures that every trip out to the water will be safe and problem-free. But you might notice that after a bunch of boat rides, your pontoon just might not work the same way it did when you first brought it home from the dealership. A sputter here, a stutter there. What

While you wait for your favorite fast-food restaurants to find a way to put up a drive-through booth in the middle of your favorite lake, it’s probably only practical that you pack your own food. But because the waves and the wind might make it tough to enjoy a four-course meal on-board a boat, finger

There’s a load of reasons why the pontoon boat has often been crowned the ultimate family watercraft. For starters, they’re spacious, offering tons of room for passengers of all ages. And then of course they’re not that fast which is a major safety win for guys and girls who want to maintain an easy pace

One of the reasons why the pontoon boat has become so popular as a recreational watercraft is because it doesn’t limit what you can do. The versatile design can accommodate a variety of activities, from parties, to fishing, to water sports — you name it! That also means that pontoon boats can traverse different kinds of

There’s just a different kind of satisfaction with seeing your pontoon clean and pristine. But with the kind of environment that pontoons are built for, it’s really tough to keep your boat fresh and spotless for long. And while stains on seats and water spots on aluminum might be problematic enough, there’s the added stress

If there’s one thing that might make a pontoon boat owner shake his head, it’s gas prices at the marina. Let’s be real — it can feel a lot like highway robbery to fuel up at your local dock. But because you can’t just drive your pontoon boat wherever you want and get her gassed