If you’ve recently made the decision to purchase your own pontoon boat, you’re probably looking forward to making happy memories of summer fun on the water with family and friends. You might be overwhelmed by the decision-making process involved in buying new boat. Like most prospective pontoon owners, you’ve probably already narrowed down the specifics, such as the overall size of the craft as well as which amenities. Maybe even premium features like onboard kitchens or state-of-the-art sound systems.

These are all surface features, so keep in mind that boats can be customized in a variety of ways to meet individual needs and preferences. Before making a final purchasing decision, carefully consider the following three features to optimize your experience.

Materials

Boats have traditionally been made with wood, and many modern boat builders still use wooden construction. However, wood warps, rots, and otherwise degrades over the years, making it necessary to replace and repair it. It also increases in weight as time goes by. Aluminum boats require far less maintenance, and as an added bonus, they don’t get dragged down by accumulated water weight gain.

Performance

For optimal fun and safety on the water, choose a pontoon boat that features ease-of-handling and high performance for superior stability and agility.

Resale Value

Although it’s natural not to put much thought into resale value during the process of buying a new boat, you’ll be glad you did when the time comes to upgrade or otherwise swap out your vessel when need and preferences change over the years. Choosing a boat that’s designed and built to retain its value will make things easier down the road.

Please feel free to contact us at your convenience for more information on finding the pontoon boat of your dreams.