9 things to consider before buying a used pontoon boat

Important tips and things to look for when you're looking at a used pontoon boat, like a Sun Tracker, Manitou, Bennington, Sylvan, Godfrey, Harris, Stafcraft, Avalon, Crest, Float, etc. I give 9 things to consider before buying that used machine that you're looking at, these are things you should look at before making a purchase. Pontoon boat shopping. Watch this video before you buy a used pontoon boat! #pontoonboat #pontoonshopping #boating #usedboat #purplecollarlife
1 - Pontoons (size and condition)
2 - Decking/floor (plywood condition)
3 - Carpet
4 - Upholstery
5 - Overall age/condition/features
6 - Bimini Cover
7 - Motor
8 - Trailer
9 - Cover (fitted, weatherproof)
Using our 2011 Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 as a demonstration
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Published July 30, 2024
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0:00 - F350 towing pontoon boat
0:44 - Introduction - shopping for a used pontoon boat
1:50 - What we paid for our boat
2:20 - Consider the pontoons (condition and size)
5:06 - Consider the decking (floor plywood)
6:35 - Consider the marine-grade carpet or vinyl flooring
8:00 - Consider the upholstery
11:43 - Consider the bimini cover
13:32 - Consider the age and overall condition
14:59 - Consider the outboard motor / engine
18:08 - Consider the trailer
20:50 - Consider the boat cover (custom fitted)
23:00 - Blemishes, scratches, dents, etc.
24:20 - Always do a water test, test drive
25:15 - Great family boat
26:31 - Sunset cruise on pontoon boat - priceless