Vertex Helm

Your pursuit of luxury and technological superiority has culminated in the Veranda Vertex Series. This video segment will get you better acquainted with the helm used on all Vertex Series luxury pontoons including the RC (rear chaise), RFL (rear facing lounge), VLB (Versa Lounge Bench), and VLC (Versa Lounge Captain’s Chair).

As you approach the helm, located midship on the starboard side, you will notice the fiberglass console with a French seam vinyl-wrapped dash, windscreen, and a large storage compartment underneath it, which you can open by pulling on the round chrome handle. This large storage compartment is ideal for storing a cooler, inflatable, or PFDs. 

The console and “Hise Rise” hydraulic helm chair sit on top of the elevated SeaDek-lined helm with RGB lighting. Several small chrome LED lights to line the platform, are controlled on the dash, and help illuminate the midship flooring. The SeaDek lined platform provides a cool cushion even on the warmest of days.  

Refer to our separate video on adjusting your chair.

We are going to begin reviewing the dash starting on the left side with the various buttons that control lighting functions and the horn on your Vertex Series Veranda. Understanding what each does will allow for proper, safe use of the vessel.  

From top to bottom:

  • DOCKING LIGHTS turns on the LED headlights located on bow panels and should only be used when docking, not while operating.
  • COURTESY LIGHTS turn on their white LED on the top of the console.
  • ANCHOR LIGHTS turn on the white navigational bimini light.
  • NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS turn on the green and red navigational lights on the bow.
  • The red HORN button will sound the horn, located under the bow deck.  

The Vertex Series comes standard with an Infinity Bluetooth Stereo. Some of you have upgraded to the JL High Output Audio Stereo Package. Please refer to the separate videos on how to use each.

The 3-spoke designer steering wheel extends out towards the captain and can be adjusted by lifting the level underneath the steering wheel column. All Vertex Series is equipped with UFlex Hydraulic Tilt Steering, however, you may have upgraded to Power Assist Hydraulic Steering. If that is the case, please refer to the separate video for instructions on using it.  

Note the small, black plastic cap with a chrome ring around it further up on the dashboard beside the windshield. This is the hydraulic steering fluid reservoir, should you need to replenish its supply that is used in conjunction with the UFlex Hydraulic Tilt Steering. If you opted for the Power Assist Hydraulic Steering, your fluid reservoir and pump will be located in the aft section of your boat, underneath one of the seat cushions. 

Refer to our separate video on how to use your Simrad GO7 chart plotter, located in the center of the dash. 

Refer to our separate video on how to use the in-dash RGB lighting controller, which is located to the right of the steering wheel column.

Below the lighting controller on the dash is a series of important toggle switches. Starting on the left you will see:

  • Master Power 1, which turns on the boat’s main electrical system.
  • Master Power 2 will turn on the accessories on your Vertex. 
  • Bilge turns on the power to the auto-bilge pump, located inside the center toon in-floor storage compartment.

Master Power 1 powers the boat’s main electrical system.

Master Power 2 powers all the other accessories.

Lower down on that same panel on the dash is 12V and Aux USB port with a rubber cap over each. These can be used to power an electric air pump, connect to the audio system, or as a power source to charge your devices.

Note the small, black plastic cap beside the windshield on the top of the console. This is the hydraulic steering fluid reservoir, should you need to replenish its supply.

Power Bimini Up and Down toggle controls the powered bimini. Refer to our separate video on how to use your powered bimini for instructions on how to operate this on your Vertex Series.

The Yamaha ignition key switch and throttle are located on the starboard side of the helm. Please refer to the separate video on how to operate each.

The small push button located along the vertical part of the console next to your right knee is the drink cooler button. Press it once and it will turn on the refrigerated cup holder located on the right side of the console between the throttle and dash.

The fuse box on all Vertex Series is located underneath the console.

Finally, all Vertex Series include a tilt-out trash receptacle located at midship on the back of the chaise lounge on the port side. You can open it up by pulling on the round chrome handle.

You now have a thorough understanding of the various components that make up the helm and what each does. We value your time and investment in a Veranda Luxury Pontoon. See you on the water!

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit www.verandamarine.com.

VP Helm

The Veranda Luxury Pontoons VP Series truly is the perfect fusion of comfort, style, and craftsmanship. This video segment will get you better acquainted with the helm used on all VP Series luxury pontoons including the RCT (rear chaise tower), RC (rear chaise), RFL (rear facing lounge), VLB (Versa Lounge Bench), and VLC (Versa Lounge Captain’s Chair). 

As you approach the helm, located midship on the starboard side, you will notice that the sport-design console has several storage compartments on it.

To open the storage compartments, you must push the round chrome button in and a knob will pop out. Twisting the knob will unlock the door allowing you to open it up. The top compartment is called the glove box and is ideal for storing your Simrad cover, car keys, phones, valuable, or even a bottle of sunblock. The larger compartment below it is a tilt-out trash receptacle. The trash container can be easily removed as needed.  

The console and “Hise Rise” hydraulic helm chair sit on top of the sport-design elevated helm with a SeaDek-lined platform and RGB lighting. Several small chrome LED lights to line the platform, are controlled on the dash, and help illuminate the midship flooring. The SeaDek lined platform provides a cushion and does not absorb heat even on the warmest of days.  

Refer to our separate video on adjusting your chair.

The VP Series comes standard with an Infinity Bluetooth Stereo, however, you may have upgraded to the JL High Output Audio Stereo Package. Please refer to the separate videos on how to use each.

Underneath the stereo, you will notice a USB port with a rubber cap over it that contains two USB charging ports.

Refer to our separate video on how to use your Simrad GO7 chart plotter, located in the center of the dash. 

The 3-spoke designer steering wheel extends out towards the captain and can be adjusted by lifting the level underneath the steering wheel column. All VP Series is equipped with UFlex Hydraulic Tilt Steering, however, you may have upgraded to Power Assist Hydraulic Steering. If that is the case, please refer to the separate video for instructions on using it.  

Note the small, black plastic cap with a chrome ring around it further up on the dashboard beside the windshield. This is the hydraulic steering fluid reservoir, should you need to replenish its supply that is used in conjunction with the UFlex Hydraulic Tilt Steering. If you opted for the Power Assist Hydraulic Steering, your fluid reservoir and pump will be located in the aft section of your boat, underneath one of the seat cushions. 

To the right of the steering wheel is a series of black toggle switches that control various functions on your VP Series Veranda. Understanding what each does will allow for proper, safe use of the vessel.  

From left to right: 

  • POWER turns on the boat’s electrical system.
  • NAV turns on the green and red navigational lights on the bow.
  • ANCH turns on the white navigational bimini light.
  • DOCK LTS turns on the LED headlights located on bow panels and should only be used when docking, not while operating.
  • CTSY LTS turns on the bimini anchor light.
  • BILGE manually turns on the bilge pump, located inside the center toon in-floor storage compartment. 
  • HORN will sound the horn, located under the bow deck.  
  • UP BIMINI DOWN controls the powered bimini. Refer to our separate video on how to use your powered bimini for instructions on how to operate this on your VP Series. 

The round DIMMER knob controls the intensity of the lighting on the console.

Refer to our separate video on how to use the in-dash RGB lighting controller, which is located to the right of the steering wheel column.

Lower down on the right side of the dash is a wireless phone charger, which can be used to charge a smartphone while on board.  

The toggle switch labeled COOLER controls the helm-mounted refrigerated cup holder, located on the right side of the captain’s chair, keeping your beverage cold all day long. 

Underneath that switch, you will find two additional USB ports. The one on the left contains two USB charging ports. The one on the right contains one USB charging port and one AUX port. 

To the far right of the dash, you’ll see a storage compartment lid. If you push the round chrome button a knob will pop out, that when twisted, will unlock the lid allowing you to open it up. This is the water-resistant storage area ideal for storing a pair of shades, phone, wallet, or car keys. 

The Yamaha ignition key switch and throttle are located on the starboard side of the helm. Please refer to the separate video on how to operate each.

Lastly, the fuse box on all VP Series is located on the forward side of the console by lifting up the starboard bow chaise backrest. 

You now have a thorough understanding of the various components that make up the helm and what each does. We value your time and investment in a Veranda Luxury Pontoon. See you on the water!

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit www.verandamarine.com.

Center Toon In-Floor Storage

If you have chosen to invest in a Veranda Luxury Pontoons tri-toon you will probably have a center toon in-floor storage located in the aft of the interior. When you lift up the lid, a sensor will turn on an LED light allowing you to easily see the gear you have stowed. This location is ideal for storing water skis, kneeboards, inflatables, folding chairs, fishing gear, and ropes. Keep in mind that any water on the deck can drain down into this area, but will be removed with our bilge system.     

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit www.verandamarine.com.

Flooring

Best-in-class marine-grade flooring is used to cover the deck on all seven Veranda Luxury Pontoons series and is specifically designed to hold up in the harsh marine environment. You can choose from a variety of colors and patterns are available based upon the series you purchased and secured to the top of the interlocking deck system with spray adhesive. The flooring is mold-resistant, provides cushion for passengers, and gives you additional traction even when it’s wet.

Weathered Teak AquaTread Flooring

  • Manufactured in the USA
  • 120mil Composition
  • Polyvinyl Composite 75mil Wear Layer
  • Ultra-Durable – Handles the heaviest traffic and will not crack, flake, chip, rot, or peel
  • Superb Moisture Protection – Seamless and impermeable solid polyvinyl; water cannot penetrate the deck
  • Seamless Beauty and Durability – No seams, no joints for the ultimate beauty in boat floors that won’t fail at seam points
  • UV Stable – Protects from harmful sun rays; holds color long-term
  • Quick and Easy Clean up – Non-porous surface allows for easy cleanup of salts, fishing scents, oils, and gas without harsh scrubbing
  • Slip Resistant and Flame Retardant – Promotes safer boating experience
  • Avoid Odor and Stains — Resistant to oils, gas, fish scents, suntan oil, and other spills and scents common to watercraft

MariDeck Woven Ultra Tan and Grey Vinyl Flooring

  • Uniquely constructed with a proprietary laminating process that adds a separate layer of vinyl film between the polyester fleece backing
  • 3-ply construction provides unequaled adhesion between layers

MariDeck Pebble Beach Tan and Grey Vinyl Flooring

  • Attractive, durable, time-tested vinyl
  • Cleaning up after a successful fish or hunt is a snap with just a spray of water
  • Embossed with slip-resistant textured surface
  • Meet or exceed ASTM D-751 standards for both tear-resistance and strength

Below is a listing of floor options available on each of the seven different Veranda Luxury Pontoons series we offer.

V One Available Floor Colors:

  • Jute Merideck Woven Ultra Gray
  • Woven Teak Slate Gray
  • PVC Weathered Teak Grey

VP Series Available Floor Colors:

  • Pebble Beach Vinyl Tan
  • Pebble Beach Vinyl Gray
  • Jute Merideck Woven Ultra Tan (Upgrade)
  • Jute Merideck Woven Ultra Gray (Upgrade)
  • Woven Teak Coconut Tan (Upgrade)
  • Woven Teak Slate Gray (Upgrade)
  • PVC Weathered Teak Grey (Upgrade)

Vertex Series Available Floor Colors:

  • Pebble Beach Vinyl Tan
  • Pebble Beach Vinyl Gray
  • Jute Merideck Woven Ultra Tan
  • Jute Merideck Woven Ultra Gray
  • Woven Teak Coconut Tan
  • Woven Teak Slate Gray
  • PVC Weathered Teak Grey

Relax Series Available Floor Colors::

  • Pebble Beach Vinyl Tan
  • Pebble Beach Vinyl Gray
  • Jute Merideck Woven Ultra Tan (Upgrade)
  • Jute Merideck Woven Ultra Gray (Upgrade)
  • Woven Teak Coconut Tan (Upgrade)
  • Woven Teak Slate Gray (Upgrade)
  • PVC Weathered Teak Grey (Upgrade)

Vista View Series Available Floor Colors::

  • Pebble Beach Vinyl Tan
  • Pebble Beach Vinyl Gray
  • Jute Merideck Woven Ultra Tan (Upgrade)
  • Jute Merideck Woven Ultra Gray (Upgrade)

Fish Series Available Floor Colors::

  • Pebble Beach Vinyl Tan
  • Pebble Beach Vinyl Gray
  • Jute Merideck Woven Ultra Tan (Upgrade)
  • Jute Merideck Woven Ultra Gray (Upgrade)
  • Woven Teak Coconut Tan (Upgrade)
  • Woven Teak Slate Gray (Upgrade)
  • PVC Weathered Teak Grey (Upgrade)

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit www.verandamarine.com.

Seating & Upholstery

At Veranda Luxury Pontoons, your personal safety and comfort are at the forefront of every decision we make, including the seating and upholstery placed on your model’s floorplan. Your passengers will never want to return to land once they’ve experienced the premium best-in-class pillow-top seating available on the VP Series or the deep comfort of the lounges on the Vertex, Relax, and Fish Series. Our rotational-molded, wood-free seat bases with water management are designed to shed off the water, so you won’t ever have to deal with replacing rotting, weakened furniture and decking. Our marine grade upholstery is infused with anti-fungal additives that inhibit ultraviolet light and mildew, plus make the upholstery incredibly wear-resistant. We offer a tan and grey option for each model, giving you another opportunity to personalize your pontoon, along with the panel and rail colors you chose. 

Sink deep into luxury with the pillow top seating of the VP Series. Color options include the Charcoal Grey & Bisque or the all-new Imperial Khaki & Cocoa tan upholstery.

VP upholstery color options: Charcoal Grey & Bisque or the all-new Imperial Khaki & Cocoa

The Vertex Series has a slightly different styled design for the upholstery and comes in Seaway Flinstone Gray or Café Espresso Accents Beige. 

Vertex upholstery color options: Seaway Flinstone Gray or Café Espresso Accents Beige

Our Relax and Fish Series share the same designed upholstery for the chaises and come in either Carbon & Dove Gray or Blended Latte.

Relax and Fish color options: Carbon & Dove Gray or Blended Latte

Finally, the four-corner couch seating of the Vista View Series provides the comfort you want, at an economical price range. Like all our series, the Vista View offers two upholstery colors: Dolphin & Vault Grey or the all-new Wheat & Chestnut tan option. 

Vista View color options: Dolphin & Vault Grey or the all-new Wheat & Chestnut

There is extensive storage underneath each seat that can be accessed by lifting the seat base upward. Depending upon the model you own, there may be speakers and LED lighting installed into the bottom part of the furniture.   

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit www.verandamarine.com.

Quick Release Bumper Hardware

Welcome back to the Veranda Luxury Pontoons owners manual, today we are going to show you the various features of the interior, or “playpen,” as some people refer to it, specifically those within the front area of the pontoon.  

Let’s take a look at the stainless quick release bumper hardware, made of marine-grade stainless steel that holds up to the harsh marine environment. Located along the top of the starboard and port rails, it eliminates the need for repetitive tying and untying and allows you to quickly and easily release and stow the bumpers when the boat is underway. Depending upon your pontoon, you should have 2-4 logo’d rubber bumpers along with white braided rope include in your boat, stored either inside the center-toon in-floor storage or underneath one of the seats. The hinge snaps into the base and stays attached to the bumper line when separated. You will notice another set of stainless quick release bumper hardware located in the aft of the boat as well for protecting the stern of your pontoon when moored. 

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit www.verandamarine.com.

TOC

Table Of Contents

Your Veranda

Starboard

Forward

Midship

Aft

Operating Your Veranda

Trailering

Care & Maintenance

Panels & Rails

The beautiful powder-coated rails offered on all Veranda Luxury Pontoons are fabricated in our sub-assembly department in Malvern, Arkansas. The individual rails are built per order.

The rail pieces are cut out of 1” tube aluminum, welded on jigs to form the fence sections, and powder coated to provide aesthetic beauty and long-lasting durability. Customers can choose from black, copper, gray, silver, or white.

Next, we insert 0.40 gauge thick aluminum panels into each section of the fence. It is helpful to note that the industry standard is .032 or even less, so you are getting increased strength and durability. They are crimped in place and riveted for added structural soundness and to reduce vibrations when running. The last step involves bending the corners to match the curve of the interior furniture they will be placed against. Available metallic fence panel colors include burgundy, bronze, champagne, black, indigo blue, pearl white, and charcoal.

The combination of panel color and powder-coated rails gives personality to your Veranda Luxury Pontoons. The fence design varies based on the series you purchased, but the same sound construction process is applied to all to ensure a lifetime of enjoyment. The new Relax/Fish Series Refresh introduced in 2021 brought about a more stylish, sweeping look to the rails, and added the opportunity to further customize your pontoon with the all-new 2-tone fence panels, which placed black panels on the aft fence and the color of your choice running from midship to the forward area of the fencing.

Our VP and Vertex Series include stainless steel inserts on the side panels and front gate.

Another new enhancement introduced in 2021 was the Versa Lounge exterior styling, available on VP, Vertex, and Relax Series. The new style includes a sweeping aft top rail design and provides improved aft visibility due to the lower overall fence height and plexiglass insert with an etched Veranda Luxury Pontoons logo.

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit www.verandamarine.com.

Glossary of Terms

Before we can begin to point out the key features of your Veranda Luxury Pontoon, we feel it’s best to first cover some of the basic nautical terms, so you can understand the jargon we use throughout these videos. These terms are also helpful to know when talking to other boaters. Like any pastime, pontoon boating has a distinct culture and special language. While the jargon and insider language of other hobbies and purists may be quirky curiosities, nautical language has a specific purpose and is vital for clear, accurate communication on the open water. The sheer number may be overwhelming for the novice, but picking up a few important nautical terms is a necessary component of proper pontoon boat operation. The following are some of the most common and important terms that every pontoon boat owner should know: 

Aft: The back section of your pontoon boat, toward the direction of the stern. 

Bilge: The lowest area of a boat where excess water gathers and is subsequently pumped out with proper equipment. 

Bow: The front-most area of your pontoon boat. 

Burdened: A burdened vessel is a vessel that must yield to another craft. 

BWI: Acronym for Boating While Intoxicated. BWIs are the number one cause of boating fatalities in the United States and result in the same penalties on the water as land in most states.

Deck: The floor of your pontoon boat. 

Forward: The front section of your pontoon boat, toward the direction of the bow.

Head-On: An event where two vessels approach each other head-on. Neither vessel has the right of way and both should usually pass each other on their port sides. 

Helm: The directional control station on your pontoon boat is akin to an automobile’s steering wheel. 

Logs: Cylindrical pontoons that provide buoyancy for pontoon boats. 

Navigation Lights: All pontoon boats must display lights during nighttime travel to show the size, type, and direction of the pontoon boat. 

Making Way: A vessel that is both underways and propelled by an engine or sails. 

Mayday: A term used over marine radio frequencies to denote a boat with an extreme emergency, such as a fire or sinking. 

Midship: The middle of your pontoon boat. 

Not Making Way: A vessel that is adrift, not anchored, and moving due to currents or the wind. 

Outboard: A configuration where both the engine and drive are on the exterior of the boat. 

Overtaking: An event where one faster boat approaches from a slower boat’s rear. In this situation, the slower craft has the right-of-way. 

PFD: Stands for Personal Flotation Device. Law requires that every pontoon boat have at least one PFD per passenger. 

Pontoon Boat: A multi-hull vessel that uses hollow cylinders for buoyancy. 

Port: The left-hand side of your pontoon boat. 

Prop: The pontoon boat’s propeller that provides forward motion. 

Restricted Visibility: Rain, snow, or other weather condition that reduces visibility. 

Right-of-Way: When encountering another craft, your pontoon boat with right-of-way can continue with its course and speed. 

Safe Speed: The maximum speed that a pontoon boat can undertake to ensure no collisions with other vessels. 

Stability: A pontoon boat’s potential to handle weight shifts from side to side. 

Starboard: The right-hand side of your pontoon boat. 

Stern: The rearmost area of your pontoon boat. 

Throttle: A hand lever(s) that controls speed and forward or reverse motion. 

Underway: A boat in motion, either by deliberate direction or by drifting on a current. 

Vessel: Every sort of vehicle, including pontoon boats, whose main mode of transportation involves water. 

Visual Distress Signals: Non-electronic signals, such as flags or flares, to draw attention to a vessel. 

Wake: The waves that are a result of forward motion of your pontoon boat. 

Whistle Signals: Audible signals, made by air or electric horn blasts, to communicate between vessels. All power-driven vessels, such as pontoon boats, are required to use these signals. 

Water Stage: The water level and depth of rivers. This varies based on location and season. Also known as a river’s “gage.”

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit www.verandamarine.com.

Your Veranda Introduction

Hey everyone, Tommy Sanders from the Bassmaster’s, and I want to welcome you to the Veranda Luxury Pontoons family to our online owner’s manual.

Congratulations and thank you for your wise decision to invest in a Veranda as you are now part of this great fraternity of lake-life enthusiasts, who love being on and around the water with friends and family.

The Veranda Luxury Pontoons owner’s manual is a comprehensive, video-based resource covering every aspect of your new Veranda and boating. This fluid compilation of content will assist in defining each and every element that is germane to your new Veranda, to ensure safe and pleasurable boating. Come join us as we begin our journey to a lifetime of enjoyment, on the water, on your new Veranda.

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit www.verandamarine.com.