Comments on: Construction of a Pontoon Boat

By: Efraim Shapiro

Efraim Shapiro — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:49:52 +0000

I need to construct a pontoon boat with my men’s team for a race in 7 weeks. After considering commercial grade sonotube ( plastic reinforced) and plastic barrels, I am considering making the pontoons out of a foam/plywood laminate. we need to carry about 2300 lbs ( 8 men plus gear). It will be a pedal-driven paddle wheel boat. Do you have any suggestions as to construction and/or materials resources?

By: Mike Treloar

Mike Treloar — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:05:41 +0000

I recently bought a used pontoon and I took it out once and it performed great. I am redesigning the deck. When I brought it home I stopped and my stepson said he thought there was water in the tubes. I inspected the pontoon tubes and there is a little water. I looked for cracks or any access to the tubes and found a couple access set screws on top of the tubes but they were sealed tight. Should there be some liquid in the tubes for any reason? And do you have any suggestions on what to do if this water wasn’t supposed to be there?

By: Roger Racine

Roger Racine — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:29:12 +0000

I have a suntracker 32′ I need new or used pontoon can you tell me where to fine them. Thanks Roger

By: Jim Abraham

Jim Abraham — Mon, 10 May 2010 19:12:28 +0000

I have a 26′ pontoon boat with 3 logs. Right above my middle log I have a 12″ X 12″ soft spot on the plywood floor that is about 10′ from the stern. Do you think I can cut this bad spot out and replace it with new marine plywood? Any thoughts or suggestions would be most helpful. Thanks

By: TOOTIE

TOOTIE — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:56:59 +0000

iI AM LOOKING FOR TO ADD A THIRD PONTOON TO MY PONTOON BOAT . I HAVE A 20 FT. LANDAU. CAN YOU HELP ME?
THANKS TOOTIE

By: jim gardas

jim gardas — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:02:05 +0000

good info. What exact grade of aluminum is used. I looking to do some TIG weld repair.

By: Larry Sozak

Larry Sozak — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:55:35 +0000

I’ve been looking into getting a pontoon boat myself, and I found it interesting that the type of aluminum is a major consideration in salt water. That’s something I wouldn’t have considered, but certainly will ask about moving forward.

By: piator

piator — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:46:39 +0000

I am interest with pontoon boat and want to know construction