Bow Rider VS. Pontoon Boat

discoduck · 08-22-2006, 01:36 PM

I have owned both and now own a 22' stingray "deckboat" which is a bow rider with a front ladder and step and holds just as many people... Winni is no place for a pontoon on the weekends. My 24'er was beat to heck and submarined on many occasions. Tri-toons would handle better but still....stick to a v hull on winni on the weekends...period. Trust me...

CEP · 08-22-2006, 04:21 PM

When I do make it to the lake I rent a pontoon boat from Thurstons Marina.
I truly love those things and if I was to purchase a boat a pontoon boat would be my choice.
However, may I suggest that if you are thinking of purchasing a pontoon, go to Thurston's or Anchor Marine at the Weirs and rent one for the day. Try it out, take the family for a day on a pontoon and see how you like it! I know you will!!!
People I have taken for a ride have all said, "Wow! It's like sitting in your living room with a 360 degree view"

They can be trailered and the options available are many. Some have everything from a sink to head. Course the more options the higher in price!

Tracker even puts out a party barge with a small cabin. Good for changing bathing suits and it has a small kitchen and head (bathroom) that is always good to have around!!! Especially when someone sez," I got to do No.2!!!"
hahahahaha

Have fun! Wish I was there!!

CEP

08-22-2006, 01:36 PM	#1
discoduck Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	pontoon vs.bow rider I have owned both and now own a 22' stingray "deckboat" which is a bow rider with a front ladder and step and holds just as many people... Winni is no place for a pontoon on the weekends. My 24'er was beat to heck and submarined on many occasions. Tri-toons would handle better but still....stick to a v hull on winni on the weekends...period. Trust me...

08-22-2006, 04:21 PM	#2
CEP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlton City,MA Posts: 110 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Joann721 When I do make it to the lake I rent a pontoon boat from Thurstons Marina. I truly love those things and if I was to purchase a boat a pontoon boat would be my choice. However, may I suggest that if you are thinking of purchasing a pontoon, go to Thurston's or Anchor Marine at the Weirs and rent one for the day. Try it out, take the family for a day on a pontoon and see how you like it! I know you will!!! People I have taken for a ride have all said, "Wow! It's like sitting in your living room with a 360 degree view" They can be trailered and the options available are many. Some have everything from a sink to head. Course the more options the higher in price! Tracker even puts out a party barge with a small cabin. Good for changing bathing suits and it has a small kitchen and head (bathroom) that is always good to have around!!! Especially when someone sez," I got to do No.2!!!" hahahahaha Have fun! Wish I was there!! CEP