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If possible, request a warranty. You can use this warranty for repairs and part replacements – if the boat needs them – during the warranty period. You have to inspect used boats more judiciously for wear and tear. The older the boat, the more it’s subject to damage. Also, the lower a pontoon boat weighs, the greater risk it is of damage in the long term. [links]
Don’t settle for an in-house boat mechanic unless you absolutely trust the seller. Bring your own trusted mechanic to do the task for you.
Don’t buy the first pontoon boat that you find – even when you think it’s perfect for you. Browse and find other boats that comply with your requirements. Compare their pros and cons and their prices. You may find a better boat than your first pick that comes at an affordable price.
How much does a 24-foot pontoon boat weigh? Twenty-four feet long, this pontoon boat has a dry weight of about 2,050 pounds (929.8644 kg). The Catalina can accommodate 11 people and provide an optional centerline locker to store all your equipment.
So, how much does a pontoon boat weigh? The standard pontoon boat weighs around 2,200 pounds (997.9032 kg). This weight includes the motor. The boat can hold about 2,000 pounds (907.1847 kg) of weight. With the trailer, the weight totals to 1,200 pounds (544.311 kg).
The boat also provides a canopy featuring a protective playpen cover, stereo, sink, transom shower faucet, standard stern fish seats, tachometer, and many more incredible features.
150 HP (2013) Mercury Fourstroke with 15x15P SS Enertia (Thanks Todd!) - 41 MPH at 5800 RPM, light load. 39 MPH at 5700 RPM, heavy load. Love this motor.
24-SSL (2012) Express w/6 strakes, awesome cable steering because I'm cheap, big gouge in pontoon where marina staff sideswiped their dumpster, redneck emergency toilet via bucket with a toilet seat glued to it (hey, its just a toilet), polished toons and a broken ladder strap. Hoping to log my 200th trip out this year (2018). here
115 HP (2012) Mercury 4 Stroke with Black Max 13-3/4 x 15P. - 35 MPH at 6400 RPM with light load, but
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I'll have to look in my records, but I think my 24 SSL with 150 weighs a little over 5000 including the trailer and all the gear including gas, anchors, 2 batteries, tools, etc. I also weighed the trailer by itself, so I have the boat/motor weight too. I posted it here a while back, so I'll try and find it for you later tonight.
24-SSL (2012) Express w/6 strakes, awesome cable steering because I'm cheap, big gouge in pontoon where marina staff sideswiped their dumpster, redneck emergency toilet via bucket with a toilet seat glued to it (hey, its just a toilet), polished toons and a broken ladder strap. Hoping to log my 200th trip out this year (2018). here
The difference between my old 115 and my new 150 was only about 40 lbs.
Standard amenities include a boarding ladder and a bimini top. An optional kit table can be added to the lounging area. [links]
This boat does not come standard with an engine but they recommend that the owner get a 75 HP motor to put on it. Without the motor, the dry weight of the boat is only 1,495 pounds. The average package weight with the motor and the seating is 3,008 pounds. more
A modern pontoon boat consists of two to three aluminum pontoons which are connected together with aluminum cross members. These cross members are both welded and screwed to the underlying pontoons.
Another thought to consider is the average pontoon boat tends to run between 20 feet and 26 feet long. [links]
This boat has a total length of 24’2” with a deck length of 22’1”. The deck width is 8’6” and the pontoon length is 22’3”. Each pontoon has a diameter of 24”. more