We should have done this 10 years ago

We bought a pontoon boat - here's why. We purchased a used 21-foot pontoon boat (Sun Tracker Party Barge 21). There is one main reason this was the summer we needed a pontoon boat. But we're finding that there are several things we really like about the pontoon boat vs our previous boat experiences with a powerful ski and wakeboard boat and our jetski PWC. In the video we talk more about the main reason we wanted a pontoon boat this year (Olive is sick) and several of the things we are really enjoying about the boat. We picked this 2011 Sun Tracker pontoon boat up used from previous owners who took very good care of it. It was probably originally purchased at either a Bass Pro Shop or a Cabela's store. It's powered by a Mercury 60 HP EFI Big Foot outboard engine. 4 key reasons or advantages to a pontoon boat - and what to look for if you're shopping for a used boat. #pontoon #suntracker #purplecollarlife #greatdane #onapontoon #summerofolive

Reasons we wanted a pontoon boat:
Lots of dry space
Comfortable
Easy to drive, load, unload, maintain
Can beach it safely for easy entrance/exit for dogs, family, and kids
Large shaded area with bimini cover
Retains value - good investment


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Published June 18, 2023
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0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Easy boarding
0:50 - Easy mooring and beaching
0:59 - Mercury 60 EFI bigfoot
1:22 - Large bimini cover
2:45 - We bought a boat
3:00 - We're getting older
3:50 - Easy to board, stay dry
4:22 - Olive (our Great Dane) is sick #summerofolive
6:11 - Pontoon boat values
7:00 - Initial impressions
7:48 - Large breed life jacket
9:05 - Watersports - you can tow a tube!
9:50 - Nice 60 hp EFI outboard engine
10:45 - 19 MPH max top speed
11:50 - Lots of open space, comfortable seating
12:55 - Nice ride
13:24 - Stays dry
13:30 - very roomy
13:39 - pull right up to shore
14:12 - bimini top cover
14:24 - Great for families with young children
16:05 - Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 features