Boat vs Pontoon

pcmc · 12-23-2011, 06:02 PM

Hi everyone,

I am new to boating and am as green as they come. We don't even have a boat yet, but are looking.

Will you give some advice as to pro's and con's(your opinion) of a boat and/or a pontoon?

I have my eye on a few boats that are older in the 17'-18' range with 3.0 or 4.3 engines. Were staying in the $4k price range, so this may squeeze out pontoons, but Im curious about the space of pontoon vs a boat. Any opinions would be great. Also, I will trailering it every time, to the States Landing boat launch in Moultonborough which is about a 1/2 mile away.

Please NO heated discussions, I don't want this to go in that direction. Just your personal opinion as to what you like and dislike about either. Seeing as many marinas are closed for the holidays, I figured I ask this now and have some time compare.

Thankyou and Happy Holidays to all,

Peter

12-23-2011, 06:02 PM	#1
pcmc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 412 Thanks: 211 Thanked 106 Times in 73 Posts	Boat vs Pontoon Hi everyone, I am new to boating and am as green as they come. We don't even have a boat yet, but are looking. Will you give some advice as to pro's and con's(your opinion) of a boat and/or a pontoon? I have my eye on a few boats that are older in the 17'-18' range with 3.0 or 4.3 engines. Were staying in the $4k price range, so this may squeeze out pontoons, but Im curious about the space of pontoon vs a boat. Any opinions would be great. Also, I will trailering it every time, to the States Landing boat launch in Moultonborough which is about a 1/2 mile away. Please NO heated discussions, I don't want this to go in that direction. Just your personal opinion as to what you like and dislike about either. Seeing as many marinas are closed for the holidays, I figured I ask this now and have some time compare. Thankyou and Happy Holidays to all, Peter