Pontoon boats
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Crocpad’s Pontoon boats articles — gear and setup for boats, pontoons, docks and open water.
You will find what changes when the water is moving and the depth is unknown: anchoring and tethering, getting people and dogs in and out safely, keeping gear dry and aboard, and stowing equipment that has to live in salt air.
What’s covered in Pontoon boats
- Floating Sun Deck Extension for Pontoon Boats: 3 Layout Choices — Plan the best floating sun deck extension for pontoon boat relaxation. Compare 3 layout options to boost usable deck space and safety on Australian waters.
- Top Pontoon Boat Slides for an Epic Aussie Summer — Upgrade your vessel with the ultimate pontoon boat slide. Our guide helps Aussie boaties choose, set up, and maintain the best inflatable slides for summer.
- The Ultimate Guide to Pontoon Boat Slides: Maximising Summer Fun in Australia — Find the perfect pontoon boat slide for your Aussie summer. This guide covers choosing durable models, quick setup, and safety tips for ultimate family fun o...
About boating, docks and open water
Salt and UV are what actually destroy boating gear, not use. A rinse with fresh water and a proper dry before stowing adds years to inflatables, bags and fittings, and skipping it is why equipment that saw ten trips looks worse than equipment that saw fifty. Stow things dry and loosely rolled rather than hard-folded wet, keep fittings and buckles free of salt crystals, and check tether points at the start of the season rather than discovering a perished one mid-trip.
Pontoon boats: common questions
Do I need to tether a mat or slide off a boat?
Always. Wind and current move an untethered inflatable faster than a swimmer can follow, and the gap opens quickest with someone already on it. Tether to the vessel, check the line, and keep a spotter watching the water.
How do I stop salt water ruining the gear?
Rinse with fresh water and dry fully before stowing, every trip. Pay attention to buckles, valves and fittings — salt crystals in a closure are what wears a seal out long before the fabric gives up.
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