Pontoon Shopping List

PONTOON BOAT SHOPPING CHECKLIST

You can evaluate the products without any Sales Spin!

1. Is the boat NMMA Certified?
- USCG Sticker
 - CSI award recipient

2. Is the manufacturer of the boat and motor reputable?
- Company's history and decades of marine experience
- Reputation for quality and value 
- Warranty period and service availability

3. Is the boat constructed utilizing?:
- Separate, pressure-tested, fully chambered tubes
- A v-keel along bottom of tubes
- C-channel supports for decking
- Welded saddle brackets
- Captive "elevator bolt" decking fastners
- Anodized 1 1/4" rails
- Large, strong, seam welded nosecone splash fins

4. Does the boat's electrical system use?:
- Water-resistant Deutsch connectors 
- Push button circuit breakers
- Watertight, automotive-style fuses
- Heavy duty 10 gauge wiring, housed in flexible conduit
- Independent grounding of key circuits
- Top quality, fog resistant instruments

5. Does the furniture suite offer?:
- Fade, stain and tear resistant GX48 marine vinyl
- Ergonomically contoured multi-density foam padded seats
Squeeze the upholstery!
- Thick rear sun lounge cushions with underside storage
- Perma-life molded under seat storage boxes with self-draining gutter system

6. Examine the rear (transom) area of the boat:
- Strength of motor mount system
- Centerline fuel tank with metal shield
- Fuel-water separator
- Protected control cable routing
- Interlocking component chassis
- Heavy duty ski tow and swim boarding ladder