BRP recently announced the addition of a fourth model to its line of Evinrude E-TEC Pontoon Series outboards designed specifically for pontoon boats a 13-liter triple-cylinder motor rated at 65 horsepower which will be available early this spring.

Pontoon motor engines. You could use a short shaft engine and in shallow water youd raise the engine by pulling up on the lever. Kick-Ass Custom 10 Wide Pontoon Boat with Twin 300HP Yamaha Outboard Engines. Solve this problem by replacing the in-line fuel filter or draining any water build-up.

Pontoons are built with aluminum frames and trim and composite or wood decks so you do get more vibration resonating through the boat than you would with a fiberglass monohull explains Hergert. However for most boats we recommend 24V motors while heavy ones carrying more passengers and gear will be better served by 36-volt motors with 100 pounds of thrust and more. They offer a smooth and comfortable ride on most flat water conditions.

Based on the previous information most 24-foot pontoon boats would do just fine with a 150HP motor. Modern triple tube pontoon boat sometimes have the motor pod as a part of the center pontoon. Pontoon Engines Pontoon propulsion has made giant leaps in the modern era.

Pontoon boats for sale on Boat Trader are listed for a variety of prices from a sensible 6843 on the moderate end all the way up to 199570 for the most luxurious yachts. If youre looking for an entry-level price point boatengine combo a bitoon with 115HP will be a good starting point. The V6 VF200 is the latest V MAX SHO to be available in a 25-inch shaft.

An adjustable transom was popular years ago when pontoons used 20 HP engines. This size considers that you are planning to take 8-10 people with you. With 600HP these performance pontoon boats built by Bennington smoke most fibe.

Early trim and tilt. Pontoon boats with smaller engines are expected to go with shorter shafts. The 115-horsepower motor is an adequate size for most pontoon boats.