Pontoon boats are large in size, which makes them perfect for entertaining and spending hours out on the lake with friends and family. A brand new pontoon boat can be quite expensive-- if you are on a budget, you may want to consider buying an older pontoon boat for a rock bottom price and then restoring and upgrading it to perfectly suit your needs. Use the following tips to restore an old pontoon boat:

Deck

It is absolutely essential for the deck of a pontoon boat to be stable and in excellent condition. After buying an older pontoon boat, carefully walk around the deck while paying careful attention to any signs of sponginess or give in the decking material. Depending on the age and the condition of the boat, you can opt to either replace bad areas of the deck or tear out all of the decking and replace it. When installing new decking, make sure that you use treated wood that is designed to stand up to the outdoor elements at a lake.

Pontoon Seats

Due to its large size, a pontoon boat typically has many seats. If the seats of your pontoon boats have upholstery that is torn, cracked, or faded, it is a good idea to just have them removed and replaced with new seats. While it is possible to have pontoon boat seats reupholstered, it is usually not much less expensive than replacing the seats. In addition, by purchasing new pontoon boat seats, you can ensure that the seating on your boat is as comfortable as possible.

Signs of Corrosion

Since pontoon boats are often docked in a lake marina, the exterior is continually exposed to water. After purchasing your pontoon boat, make sure that you take the time to inspect the exterior of the boat on dry land for any signs of corrosion. In most cases, nuts, bolts, or fasteners that have corroded can easily be replaced for an affordable price.

Accessories

If you plan on spending a lot of time on your pontoon boat, you may want to invest in some fun accessories to make your boating experience more enjoyable. It is possible to have a gas grill or a fire pit installed on a pontoon boat. Another popular accessory for pontoon boats are slides that connect to the side of the boat and allow people access to the water. Many people also add a sound system to their pontoon boats in order to listen to music while out on the water. 

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