It doesnt take long to see the physical differences between a pontoon boat and a deck.

Pontoon deck water. Pontoons are the best fit for lakes and calm waters. The Glide is a patented pontoon boat hydrofoil that lifts your pontoon so it will get on plane faster. Hurricane deck boats and pontoon boats each offer a unique way to experience the water with friends and family.

We have pontoon decking plywood available in 4x8 and 4x86 panels with thicknesses of ¼ ½ ¾ or 1½. Pontoon boats will have whats known as pontoon logs these are essential to the design of the boat. Generally in the past the boat length was stated by the length of the pontoons.

To keep your pontoon safe in rough waters the key of course is to keep the pontoons above the water and avoid the risk of burying the nosecones. Deck boats are roomy and present heaps of comfy chairs and benches designed for enjoyment. There was often a length of pontoon tube extending beyond the front of the deck.

A 24 pontoon would have 24 pontoons but the deck might be only 20 and the fence only 18. Its an extremely cost-effective way to increase the performance of your two-tube pontoon. Deck boats can handle rougher water with a lot of the amenities you get in a Pontoon Boat.

Thus two gallons will do most 16-20 decks three gallons for a 24 deck. Pontoon boats offer great longevity and retain their value over time better than many other boats. One of my toons has got a pretty good amount of water in it Im guessing 2-3 gals but I dont think I have any leaks because when I took the plug out of the top there was pressure that released.

Replace the decking of your boat with durable marine grade plywood from Pontoon Specialists. Theres a good video somewhere of the underside of a pontoon boat in which the spray from both sides is directed right up to the middle of the pontoon boats underside. Weve always been big fans of the Pontoon Water Glide.