Why You Should Buy a Pontoon

There’s nothing that makes a day on the water better than spending it on your own boat, but it can be hard to know what kind to get. Luckily, pontoons can do just a bit of everything! We here at Nisswa Marine want to help you get the most out of every voyage, so we’ve put together a few reasons why a pontoon is the boat for you. To learn more, or to see the pontoons we have for sale, contact our store in Nisswa, Minnesota, today!

Safe Travels

One of the most impressive aspects of a pontoon is just how safe and stable it is. For one thing, the sidewalls on a pontoon are higher than on most other types of boats, making it harder to go overboard. That’s especially important if there are kids with you.

Pontoons also owe their stability to the two large aluminum tubes that make up the hull. These are also called pontoons and are where the boat gets its name. These tubes allow pontoons to rest on top of the water rather than cut through it, making it a more stable ride in all but the choppiest surf. 

Comfort

Pontoons are spacious boats with loads of open deck space. This is one of a few factors that makes them especially comfortable to ride in. There’s also plush seating along the sides of the deck, making sure everyone gets plenty of space to rest, relax, and enjoy the trip. Larger pontoons even feature an enclosed cabin that can include a kitchen and bathroom! Add plenty of storage space and a lack of back-and-forth motion causing seasickness, and you’ve got a boat built for comfort.

Easy Maintenance

All pontoons share a relatively simple design and utilize durable materials. Because of the metal’s light weight, aluminum is a popular choice for pontoon construction, which is great because aluminum doesn’t rust! That, plus the low draft caused by sitting on the water rather than deep in it, means the hull is going to last longer and there’s less that can go wrong with it.

Perfect Fishing Boats

If you’re on the water hoping to spend some time angling, a pontoon is the perfect boat for you. The open deck plan makes it easier to travel back and forth if you have multiple poles set up, comfortable seating helps keep you fresh and happy, and the spacious layout ensures you have all the legroom and storage space you need. 

Ready to see what a pontoon can do for you? If you have any questions, or you just want to browse through our inventory of pontoons, contact us at Nisswa Marine. We proudly serve the people of Minneapolis and St. Cloud, Minnesota—let us serve you today!