What size motor is best for a pontoon boat?
For those looking to enjoy water sports with their family, we recommend a horsepower of 115 and above. The more horsepower you have, the more riders you’ll be able to pull behind your pontoon boat. For those who like water sports and day-boating, a 200 hp motor will keep you smiling all day.
Can you use a trolling motor on a pontoon?
But, you might be wondering if a trolling motor is appropriate for your pontoon boat. The good news is that, yes, you can, indeed put a trolling motor onto a pontoon boat. As long as you select the right shaft length and thrust (minimum 52 inches length and 55 lbs thrust), you should be good to go!
How much does a pontoon engine cost?
There is a wide variety of outboard engines ranging anywhere from 25HP to 450HP which will run approximately $6,000-$80,000 just for the engine. The higher the horsepower, the more expensive the engine. Some pontoon manufacturers also offer the option of having two engines on the boat.
Can I put a bigger motor on my pontoon boat?
A 90 hp engine on a pontoon with a few people on it can easily hit 22 mph. For beginners at water sports, you probably don’t even want or need to go that fast. You can still do some high speed water sports and you don’t have to spend the $1000 to upgrade to a bigger engine when you get your boat.
Do spot locks work on pontoon boats?
The featured pontoon has built-in fishing items like tackle and rod storage, rod holders, and livewell and baitwell. Minn Kota’s Ulterra delivers automated stow and deploy coupled with the ability to digitally anchor the pontoon with Spot-Lock — this has proven a huge convenience and boat control plus.
Where is the transom on a pontoon?
The transom is the flat vertical section at the rear of the boat. It is where the outboard is mounted, and some boat owners place the name of the boat.
Why are Bennington pontoon so expensive?
Pontoon boats are expensive because they are luxury boats. As they are made in the USA production costs are high. Demand is high for pontoon boats and there is a growing trend for them thus allowing manufacturers to ask for higher prices.