Boats & Motors

Mini pontoon boats....thoughts

12/6/21 @ 12:50 PM

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ol sarge

User since 3/8/04

I have be considering buying a mini pontoon boat to take into retirement. Pond King makes a a nice model. I am looking at the easy of getting in and out of it and the stability.

Does anybody have any experience with these smaller pontoons and the pros and cons?

I don't need a big 18 foot, just a 10 or 12 footer that I can pull easily with my truck to small ponds and lakes.

I already have a new 9.9 Yamaha that I am planning on using which I think would work nicely.

Tim

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2/26/25 @ 4:29 PM

Tethior

User since 2/26/25

This is a very old thread. I was wondering if anyone has any updates. I recently purchased a Laker 714 with an ePropulsion tiller based outboard for my small no gas motor lake. I looked at several options in "small" pontoon. I looked at the Pinecraft eBrio 17 but overall felt that the Laker was a better value and more versatile for my community and my use. I also liked that I could get more options on the Laker for overall less money than the Pinecraft - plus with an all aluminum deck I figured more lifespan on the boat as well.

I did look at the Pond King but preferred the ascetic of the Laker. Has anyone had any other investigations and experience to share? I can only share my research - I havent taken the boat out yet so Im looking forward to sharing my experience.

12/7/21 @ 10:29 AM

nihsif

PRO MEMBER User since 6/15/01

I know this is probably not what you are looking for, but I think it's a pretty cool concept

https://www.sea-doo.com/us/en/pontoons/switch.html

12/7/21 @ 10:23 AM

7thson

User since 6/4/06

Check out Hotwoods Aluma sport 615 . I haven't ordered it yet but...

12/6/21 @ 6:14 PM

One shot one kill

User since 8/12/02

Size it to the biggest lake you may fish. I have a 17 ft with a 25 to handle Pewaukee. I have looked at much smaller, but either would not trust them in a sudden storm and weight capacities. Plus the smaller ones did not have a lot of height above water. Rode on flat pontoons instead of tubes .

With a trailer and engine, about 5500.00 a few years ago .

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