At the diametric opposite end of the deck boat spectrum from the M15 sits the big and bodacious Crownline E 305 XS.

Pontoon boat vs deck boat. Also unlike deck boats pontoon boats have two tubes on either side of the vessel. Typically a decent pontoon is more affordable than a deck boat. In this first video I share my thoughts on Pontoon Vs.

A deck boat is built our of fiberglass usually and has a monohull design. Fiberglass holds up well in saltwater whereas the pontoons of yesterday were not suited for this type of exposure. And aluminum does offer peace of mind for the customer and has become a major marketing tool for those manufactures that offer it.

This feature drove a lot of the popularity for deck boats specifically in intercoastal areas. Deck boats usually have coordinated upholstery bimini tops and nice carpet. Some boats have three tubes making them tritoons.

If style matters you will prefer a deck boat. There are three sorts of pontoon boat designs. 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.

A pontoon boat is comprised of at least two or three cylinders called Pontoons which attach to the underneath of a vast rectangular flat deck. These boats are the go-to pick for entertaining passengers or more relaxed activities such as fishing. The general starting price for a deck boat is around 30 000 and can go as high as 80000.

While Hurricane deck boats start around 30000 and can reach the low six digits depending on model and features. But with those numbers in mind you could opt for a bare-bones Hurricane model and end up cheaper than a decked-out pontoon with every amenity. The most obvious difference is the hull design.