Deck Boats vs. Pontoon Boats
This past weekend I spoke with a boater friend who recently purchased a used 23' deck boat, otherwise known as a runabout, for family excursions in the Gulf of Mexico. As he shared their boat buying story, he brought up the one question I think all boat buyers face: which type of boat is the best for me? They considered a pontoon boat for its seating capacity and roominess, but was afraid it would be too slow. They wanted something that would hold their family of four comfortably and would allow them to bring along friends, but that would also be sporty and versatile. Their dilemma was solved in a deck boat with plenty of seating and moderate speed.
How about you? If you have a pontoon boat, why did you choose a pontoon boat over another type of boat? If you have a deck boat, what features sold you on this particular boat? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
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Would love to hear about the performance of deckboats. Hope someone shares!