They are heavier than aluminum boats but quieter.
Pontoon houseboat vs fiberglass. But unlike most pontoon boats its seat bases arent rotomolded plastic but welded aluminum frames which increase storage space and offer superior drainage and ventilation. Aluminum Pontoon vs Fiberglass Deck Boating Magazine. Because of buoyancy the smaller boats have two pontoons and the bigger heavier boats use three due to the weight being carried.
We can upgrade the motor to either a 90 or 115 at additional cost. Seats 12 easily and still can pull a tube. With no wood used in the construction of the pontoons there is no chance of rot giving you worry free boating for years to come.
This boat has approx 17 hours of time on it. Toon is much smoother quieter more relaxing and comfortable. They are generally made of Marine Grade Aluminum and can be made of Steel Fiberglass Plastic Wood.
The boat is fully equipped see below specs. Be the envy of your lake with this Aluminium Fiberglass pontoon boat from Larson Boats. Another reason that catamarans require more maintenance is that they are made from fiberglass while pontoon boats are usually made from aluminum.
Pontoons are comparatively hard to control than deck boats. The fiberglass sculpted helm station is equipped with an Infinity Bluetooth stereo system a Garmin GPS unit a 12V outlet USB and Auxiliary inputs mechanical tilt steering and a black soft-grip steering wheel with chrome spokes. Equipped with a 50HP Mercury Command Thrust Four Stroke the boat performs quite well.
Fiberglass boats on the other hand can easily become scratched and holes can form in them. The most obvious difference is the hull design. Fiberglass and Aluminum Pontoons We offer both fiberglass pontoons and aluminum pontoon options in custom lengths to meet your houseboat kits needs.