MIAF - Types of boats - Deck Boats & Pontoon Boats

A great family day boat, some deck boats are capable of speeds close to 50 miles per hour.
It's great for cruising the lakes, and intercoastal waterways while still providing a comfortable ride when the winds pick up.

Pontoons
A lightweight vessel designed for maximum utilization of space. These boats feature wide open deck spaces and lots of seating for small or large crowds. They are a very versatile craft and can be outfitted for fishing, cruising or overnighting.

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Deck Boats

Common Sizes: 14 to 24 feet
Average Cost*: $25,000
Types of Power: Outboard & Sterndrive
Price Range: $12,000 to $45,000
Horsepower: 30 to 300 HP * without trailer

Features:
Great space for a lot of people and gear. Capable of pulling water skiers, tubes and wakeboards. Many features and amenities of a bowrider and a cruiser including a freshwater supply and head compartment. Adding camper enclosures can make a deck boat capable of overnighting.

Pontoons

Common Sizes: 14 to 28 feet
Average Cost*: $11,000
Types of Power: Outboard & Sterndrive
Price Range: $6,900 to $30,000
Horsepower: 10 to 135 HP * without trailer

Features:
Low price appeals to many first-time boaters. Lots of room makes it perfect to stretch out and enjoy or take along a whole bunch of folks. Easy to customize to a specific need. Most manufacturers offer a variety of boats and models. Some are designed for fishing, others for cruising, and some have a dual purpose. Adding camper enclosures can make most all pontoons capable of overnighting.

Bass Boats	Bowriders
Cruisers	Cuddy Cabins
Deck & Pontoons	Flats & Bay
Houseboats	Offshore Fishing
Ski Boats

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