Purchasing - Pontoon Boats

As a follow up to our most watched ever video, we took your suggestions and discuss even more pontoon boat problems. When buying an new pontoon boat, you want to know what the common problems with pontoon boat are. Although pontoons are one of the most versatile and lowest cost of boat ownership choices out there, no boat is perfect and you need to know the negatives before you buy. In this video we cover:

0:00 – Intro
0:49 – Many pontoon boats are underpowered
1:28 – They are easy to get the load unbalanced
1:57 – The aluminum damages easily and is not easy to repair
2:39 – Pontoon boats can porpoise/bounce
3:18 – Aluminum corodes very quickly in salt water
3:59 – Pontoon boats are large
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There are 20+ national pontoon boat brands. How do I keep them all straight and where do I start? Although we always recommend finding the best local dealer, and/or getting a referral from a boating buddy, we wanted to give you a hint of each of these 12 pontoon boats. In this video we will cover:

0:00 Intro
0:13 Barletta Pontoons
1:50 Suntracker Pontoons
2:50 Manitou Pontoons
3:24 Sea Doo jet Pontoons
4:09 Sylvan Pontoons
4:50 PrinceCraft Pontoons
6:04 Godfrey Pontoons
6:30 Anodized vs. Black Powder Coated
7:13 Berkshire Pontoons
7:47 Bennington Pontoons
8:25 StarCraft Pontoons
9:02 Montego Bay Pontoons
10:00 Avaon/Tahoe Pontoons
10:45 Some pontoon boat shopping tips
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Pontton boats continue to outpace the rest of the boat market in growth. There is good reason when you take into consideration cost, versatility, comfort, and resale. Ever wonder how one is made? It's simple and is easily scaled. In this video we cover:

0:00 Intro.
1:06 They start with aluminium and plywood.
1:20 The pontoon construction.
2:09 The framing and deck is next.
3:06 Vinyl flooring and trim.
3:25 Rails, seats, and console to finish the pontoon.
4:00 Tips for shopping and what to look for.
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Pontoon boat performance has come a LONG way it recent years. That is a function of larger pontoon diameter, tri-toons, larger horsepower engines, and lifting strakes. There are many people shopping for pontoons, both new and used, that do not know waht pontoon lifting strakes are. In this video we will cover:

0:00 Intro
0:43 Evolution of the pontoon boat.
1:18 How do Lifting Strakes work?
2:10 Lifting Strake configurations.
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Do you wonder how your boat engine trim works and how to use it properly. We get asked this all the time when we are giving boating lessons. We also see lots of boaters who are not using thier boat power trim incorrectly. In this video we will cover:

0:00 Intro
1:22 Boat design and trim
1:40 How to get a boat on plane
2:09 How a boat hull works on the water
2:50 Best trim settings for boating
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In a car, it is more and more common to see GPS units standard. hey often come with connettivity to your smart phone for apps like Waze, etc. Is the boat market far behind? What are the pros and cons of gps units on a boat. In this video we will cover:

0:00 Intro
1:00 Pro- Comparing boats to the automotive world
2:47 Pro- Setting waypioints and charting a course
3:32 Pro- Making used boats easier to sell
4:12 Con- The can be expensive
4:37 Con- Takes up a lot of room on the dash
5:04 Con- Something to break and repair
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More and more boats are being built with higher horsepower outboard engines. That is making the need for hydraulic steering more common and we have many customers ask us about hydraulic steering outboard pros and cons all the time. The other thing that is happening is people are upgrading their used boat to have this feature also. In this video we will cover:

0:00 Intro
0:50 Explanation of hydraulic steering
1:50 Traditional cable steering
2:35 Handling benefit of hydraulic steering
3:10 Cons of hydraulic steering
4:20 Our recommendation on when you should have hydraulic steering
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We talk a lot about the cons or problems of boats because we want you to be aware of the drawbacks of each type of boat. What about the benefits though? There are a number of reasons that pontoon boat usage has grown more dramatically in the last 5-10 years than almost any other boat segment. In this video we will cover:

Intro 0:00
Pontoon Boat Low Draft 0:44
Pontoon Boat Size/Room 1:05
Pontoon Boat Speed & Watersports with Pontoons 1:22
Pontoon Easy to Maneuver 1:53
Pontoon Boat Speed 2:18
Fishing with a Pontoon Boat 2:28
Depreciation of a Pontoon Boat 3:07
Pontoon Boat becomes an extension of your dock 4:32
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Buying a used pontoon boat is a great way to get out on the water. They hold their value extremely well, so you likely won't find any "cheap" unless you stumble upon someone selling one that doesn't know what they have. The things you want to consider in a used pontoon are the same as you do for a new pontoon. However, you will have less bots to chose from and the added complexity of worn our or damaged parts. In this video we will cover:

0:00 Intro
1:29 Used pontoon from a dealer or privately?
2:29 Pontoon size (diameter)
3:03 Do I need a tritoon?
3:31 Are all tritoons equal?
4:04 What about sterndrive powered pontoons?
4:40 Engine size on a used pontoon
5:19 Are there many different layouts?
5:50 What other things should I look for?
6:30 Do I need a lake test?
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*Used Boat Buying Guide:
https://blog.lenscove.com/used-boat-buying-guide-resources-to-help-you-make-the-right-choices

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Ever wonder what pontoon brand is better than another? Is your buddy's brand better than what you are looking at? Fact is, almost all pontoon boat manufacturers make entry, mid level, and luxury lines of pontoons. Make sure you are comparing the right levels when shopping. In this video we will cover:

0:00 Intro
0:58 Is one Pontoon Boat Brand better than another?
1:49 Why do pontoon manufacturers have different "levels" of boats?
2:37 What are the benefits of the different levels of pontoons?
3:44 Examples of different pontoon brands model levels.
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Would you agree that shopping for a pontoon boat can be complicated just looking at size and style alone…much less power? Watch this video if you are wondering what kind of performance is available in pontoon boats or you are in the market for a pontoon boat and want to make sure you power it with the right engine for how you intend to use it. By the end of this video you will understand the variables that affect pontoon boat performance and what speed you can expect with available power choices across pontoon boats from 16’-26’. Stick around to the end of the video for a downloadable fact sheet you can use while pontoon boat shopping. In this video we will cover:

1. Variables that affect speed and performance. 1:32
2. Super slow vs. super fast pontoons. 2:17
3. Things that will slow your pontoon boat down. 3:02
4. Typical pontoon setups and performance. 3:47
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Common Pontoon Boat Problems video:
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Watch this video if you are going to shop for a new or new to you pontoon boat and want to make sure you get the right boat for your boating, including the number of pontoons it has. By the end of this video you will understand when a pontoon (2 tubes) is the right choice and when then you should opt for a triple Stick around to the end of the video for a downloadable fact sheet you can use while pontoon boat shopping. In this video we will cover:

0:00 Intro
1:29 Pontoon Boat History.
1:53 Introduction of tritoons.
2:09 "Rules" for pontoon vs tritoon.
3:25 Cons of tritoons.
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Common Pontoon Boat Problems video:
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Watch this video because you are considering purchasing a pontoon and are confused by all the specific lingo related to pontoon features. In this video, we are going to go over the common pontoon boat terms so by the end you should be comfortable understanding all the terminology when shopping for a pontoon boat for you and your family. Stick around to the end when we give you links to more resources and tell you three myths about pontoon boats you should know. In this video we will cover:

1. All about the pontoons. 1:05
2. All about the exterior of pontoon boats 1:44
3. All about the interior of pontoon boats. 2:22
4. All about the canvas of pontoon boats. 3:04
5. All about the mechanicals in a pontoon boat. 3:55
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Pontoon boat buying guide – click here:
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When buying an new pontoon boat, you want to know what the common layouts are and what one might be best for you and your family and friends. Pontoons are one of the most versatile and lowest cost of boat ownership choices out there, and they come in a huge array of sizes, colours, trim levels, and layouts. By focusing on one attribute at a time through thinking about how you will use your pontoon, it will help narrow your search. In this video we cover:

1. What is the most popular layout choice? The Cruise models. 1:08
2. How is a pontoon boat set up for fishing? 1:24
3. Are pontoon boats good for entertaining? 1:57
4. What pontoon boats are best for lounging and relaxing on? 2:13
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Want more pontoon boat information? Watch this next video in the series about common problems with pontoon boats:
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A blog we have written about how much pontoon boats cost:
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Here is a Pontoon Boat Buyers guide blog:
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When buying an new pontoon boat, you want to know what the common problems with pontoon boat are. Although pontoons are one of the most versatile and lowest cost of boat ownership choices out there, no boat is perfect and you need to know the negatives before you buy. In this video we cover:

0:00 Intro
1:30 What happens to a pontoon boat when left uncovered?
2:08 Are pontoon boats hard to handle?
2:37 How fast do pontoon boats depreciate?
3:39 Are pontoon boats easy to damage or hard to handle out of the water?
4:24 How do pontoon boats handle rough water and are they safe?
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A blog we have written about how much pontoon boats cost:
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Here is a Pontoon Boat Buyers guide blog:
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Check out our Boating Blog here: https://blog.lenscove.com/blog

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