This size considers that you are planning to take 8-10 people with you.

Pontoon motor engines. The V6 VF200 is the latest V MAX SHO to be available in a 25-inch shaft. Sterndrive Engines for Pontoon Boats Outboards are the popular choice for pontoons but sterndrives are a power option on some larger models. A bi-toon is the gold standard for pontoon boats.

Bore x Stroke - in mm 362 x 260 92x66 Displacement - cu in cc L. On the other hand if you have a high-powered boat you would need longer shafts possibly extra-long. The 115-horsepower motor is an adequate size for most pontoon boats.

The Evinrude Pontoon Series already includes 90- 115- and 150-hp models. The truth is that the outboard motor shaft length for your pontoon boat depends majorly on your pontoons engine size. You could use a short shaft engine and in shallow water youd raise the engine by pulling up on the lever.

The best performance however can be achieved with a 175HP or better yet a 200HP outboard motor. For lighter pontoons you might be OK with a 12V motor delivering up to 60 pounds of thrust. 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.

Kick-Ass Custom 10 Wide Pontoon Boat with Twin 300HP Yamaha Outboard Engines. Pontoon boats with smaller engines are expected to go with shorter shafts. Modern triple tube pontoon boat sometimes have the motor pod as a part of the center pontoon.

Early trim and tilt. While you may see some equipped with 50 hp motors we recommend that you equip your bi-toon with an outboard motor somewhere in the 115-200 hp range. Most pontoon boats do require a long shaft motor and the longer your boat is the larger of a motor you will need.