Hi Folks,

This is my first post, and I'm looking for help. I'm retired, know very
little about boats in general, and I'm considering buying a used
pontoon boat for use in a 100 acre lake near the Ohio/Indiana line. The
boat will be used for fishing, and just relaxing with friends and
family. I've never even been on a pontoon, but they look like they will
do the trick for me. I'm aware of the speed issues, but 10 - 20 mph is
enough for us, and I probably won't need to trailer the boat. Could you
give me suggestions on what to look for in a used pontoon boat? Also,
the pros and cons of a pontoon boat would be helpful. All replies are
greatly appreciated. Any helpful websites??

retiredrookie

On 25 Jun 2005 19:50:57 -0700, "retiredrookie"
wrote:

Hi Folks,

This is my first post, and I'm looking for help. I'm retired, know very
little about boats in general, and I'm considering buying a used
pontoon boat for use in a 100 acre lake near the Ohio/Indiana line. The
boat will be used for fishing, and just relaxing with friends and
family. I've never even been on a pontoon, but they look like they will
do the trick for me. I'm aware of the speed issues, but 10 - 20 mph is
enough for us, and I probably won't need to trailer the boat. Could you
give me suggestions on what to look for in a used pontoon boat? Also,
the pros and cons of a pontoon boat would be helpful. All replies are
greatly appreciated. Any helpful websites??

retiredrookie

After hours and hours of research to help you answer your questions, I came up
with: http://www.related-pages.com/pontoonboats/

Most of us aren't 'tooners, but hope you have great luck with yours. The major
think I can remember is, "Don't swim under it when the generator is running!"

If I had one, the first thing I'd do is put a big refrigerator and freezer
aboard. Then I'd stock it with beer and ice cream bars to sell while out on the
water.
--
John H

"All decisions are the result of binary thinking."

Go to where you'll be using it and talk with other pontoon boat owners. Ask
them if they would buy the boat they have again. If they wouldn't, ask them
what they'd get instead. you'll get some good ideas of what people like, and
that will help you decide what's important to you.

"retiredrookie" wrote in message
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Hi Folks,

This is my first post, and I'm looking for help. I'm retired, know very
little about boats in general, and I'm considering buying a used
pontoon boat for use in a 100 acre lake near the Ohio/Indiana line. The
boat will be used for fishing, and just relaxing with friends and
family. I've never even been on a pontoon, but they look like they will
do the trick for me. I'm aware of the speed issues, but 10 - 20 mph is
enough for us, and I probably won't need to trailer the boat. Could you
give me suggestions on what to look for in a used pontoon boat? Also,
the pros and cons of a pontoon boat would be helpful. All replies are
greatly appreciated. Any helpful websites??

retiredrookie