Family-Sized Planing Pontooner
Patio on the pond for family outings, barbecues, sunbathing, fishing and hunting
- Category
- Novelty Boats
- Published
- Boat Builder, p. 88
- Craft Print
- 312
A family pontoon boat with 80 sq ft of deck for sunbathing, swimming, fishing parties and barbecues. It's virtually unsinkable, supports 1,500 lb in an emergency and planes at 14 mph with an 18 hp outboard. The platform, pontoons and awning come apart for winter storage.
Specifications
- Length
- 11 ft 7 in
- Beam
- 7 ft 11 in (trailerable)
- Weight
- 500 lb
- Capacity
- 800 lb (tested with 1,500 lb)
- Construction
- 'Pyramid' cross-section pontoons of 1/4 in. plywood over lumber framing; 3/4 in. plywood platform
- Power
- 3–18 hp outboard; planes at 14 mph with 18 hp
Downloads
Plan sheets 8
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