Pontoon Boats

Pontoon boats were developed and engineered by Mr. Ambrose Weeres in 1952 in Richmond, Minnesota. He was searching for a more stable alternative to the lake fishing boats and decided to place a solid deck on top of two barrels welded together. This layout worked and the pontoon industry grew from there. The pontoon is available in many models, sizes and designs. Colors can be chosen by the purchaser. The pontoon boat is used primarily for a recreational vehicle where parties can be held. Smaller manufacturers allow more personalized options to the purchaser and some pontoons are even custom built to meet individual needs. If the customer desires a larger engine, extra elements can be added to the tubes to improve the buoyancy of the pontoon. Used pontoon boats can be found beginning around $15,900 for a 25 foot 2001 Special Edition Grand Isle by Crest or $13,900 for a 24 foot 2005 pontoon by Bentley. New pontoon boats have so many options and styles, specific pricing is available through contacting a dealership who sells pontoon boats and accessories. New pontoons can begin at $40,000 for a 25 foot 2010 Aloha paradise Series 250 by Aloha Yachts. Popular manufacturers of pontoon boats are Weeres Industries, Aloha Yachts, Bentley, and G.