In this first video I share my thoughts on Pontoon Vs.

Pontoon boat vs deck boat. Typically a decent pontoon is more affordable than a deck boat. However when considering some of the desirable characteristics described. Some boats have three tubes making them tritoons.

The average weight of a deck boat is between 2500 to 3500 pounds which is similar to a pontoon boat. Pontoon boats are designed to be practical while Deck Boats tried to improve that image. These boats are the go-to pick for entertaining passengers or more relaxed activities such as fishing.

The most obvious difference is the hull design. Deck boats have a fiberglass V hull body style whereas pontoon boats sit on aluminum toons high up out of the water. Fiberglass holds up well in saltwater whereas the pontoons of yesterday were not suited for this type of exposure.

Deck boats typically have a V-shaped hull while pontoons lie flat on the water with the deck balanced on two or three hollow aluminum tubes. Deck boats are usually for a small group of people to ride on. And aluminum does offer peace of mind for the customer and has become a major marketing tool for those manufactures that offer it.

If you add a trailer and equipment into the mix the load will increase to between 3500 and 5000 pounds. While pontoon boats can accommodate fishermen theyre not as great for high-octane watersports thrills as deck boats. This feature drove a lot of the popularity for deck boats specifically in intercoastal areas.

At the diametric opposite end of the deck boat spectrum from the M15 sits the big and bodacious Crownline E 305 XS. 2021 Crownline E 305 XS Bowrider Deck Boat. Is available as a deck material from various pontoon boat manufactures.