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If you want a boat that allows you to do everything from fishing with a few friends to having an all-out party on the water with several people, a pontoon boat is most definitely the boat style you should go for. Modern day pontoons offer an array of features and streamlined builds that make them ideal for many, but these boats are also notoriously hard to shop for because there are so many different choices. If you are planning to invest in a pontoon, there are a few pretty important questions that you should know the answers to before you commit to a specific model. 

How much floor space do you need?

Pontoon boats range in size from small and quaint to massive, with the boats having the most floor space being more expensive of course. Therefore, it is important to know before you shop how much floor space you will really need in your pontoon. If you frequently hit the water for short fishing trips and outings, you may not need a pontoon with a lot of floor space. On the other hand, if your pontoon is planned to become the go-to vehicle for family entertainment, you might want to go a bit larger to accommodate more passengers. 

What will be your primary purpose for the boat?

What will you be using your pontoon mostly to do? Will you be spending long days on the water, soaking up rays and hitting several beaches? If so, you may want to pick up a pontoon that has not only ample floor space, but amenities like a sound system, on-board grill and cooler, and even a sundeck overhead where passengers can enjoy the outdoors. On the other hand, if your pontoon will be primarily used for short trips, all those amenities will probably not be a necessity, so a basic design without all the frills will do. 

How do you plan to haul the pontoon boat?

This question is incredibly important because not all vehicles are capable of towing a massively sized pontoon. If you only have a small SUV, it will be illogical for you to tow around a huge boat. Unless you plan to upgrade your vehicle to better handle towing a large pontoon, you will have to take what you can tow into consideration before you make a final purchase. The last thing you want to do is invest in a huge pontoon boat and find that you have no way of transporting it to the water. 

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