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Pontoon & Deck Boat Magazine
Registrace 19. 12. 2011
Once considered a small niche in the boating industry, the pontoon and deck boat segment continues to grow like no other and there is no greater authority on these family boats than PDB magazine. Dedicated to just two specific types of trailerable boats, the common bond of family-utility continues to be the backbone and drive behind this unique publication.
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VCAT Luxury Pontoons From Brazil
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We travel to Sao Paulo, Brazil, to test the latest VCAT luxury boats and leave with a greater appreciation for this amazing company who pioneered pontoons in this country.
Project Lefty Magazine Build Truck: ShearComfort Seat Covers
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We bought a 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 5.9L Cummins that has quite a few miles on it but we believe still has plenty of life left in her. We’re calling our build Project Lefty because this truck was “lefty” for dead until we got our hands on it and we're committed to doing what we need to do to bring it back to life. We worked with ShearComfort on some seat covers to give the interior a fresh and cust...
Freedom Boat Club Michiana
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We recently met up with a couple of Freedom Boat Club members to see how they get the most out of their membership including access to a fleet of pontoons and deck boats.
Lowe RS 250 2024
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Manitou Explore Max 2024
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Manitou Explore 24 Navigator 2024
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Godfrey AquaPatio 235 SFLC 2024
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Viaggio Lago X24S 2024
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Viaggio Diamante U 2024
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Hurricane Sundeck 2050 2024
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JC Tritoon 26TT 2024
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Hurricane Sundeck 235 2024
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Bennington 24 LXSSBA 2024
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Godfrey Xperience 2286 2024
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Barletta Aria 22QC 2024
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Smoker Craft/Sunchaser owner of one their boats. I'm here to warn everyone about their product, DO NOT BUY! Spent $94k on a 2021 boat that turned out to be an absolute lemon. The quality of the material is so cheap that cup holders weren't glued on properly and flew out of the boat while on the lake. One of the benches collapses downward when you sit on it because it has zero support underneath the cushion. Worst of all, the fiberglass beneath the Capt's chair & the helm is cracking & they won't cover it under warranty. Why? They automatically assumed it's from an impact, which is a lie, I've never hit anything. They are the absolute worst company I've ever dealt with. Stay as far away as you can!
Get video wonderful boat
$656.oo kinda steep
Let’s Be Honest……..That’s not a test, it’s an advertisement for Bennington.
When you buy a new pontoon, its not only the boat you are buying, it’s the warranty. All Manufacturers are going to have issues, its how they handle them that matters. I bought a 2020 Birkshire 23 STS Entertainer (Forest River) with a Yamaha 250 HO from Robertson Motorsports. After extensive online research I decided to go with Birkshire because of their reviews and the composite deck. All for not... the pontoon had a list on the starboard side, identified in the first two weeks, after 8 months of trying to have the boat repaired I traded it in. The first 6 months was wasted on Birkshire taking the stance that the starboard pontoon had water in it, even after having it checked 2x time, finally on the 3rd check they concluded it was not a water issue. At that point they realized that replacement or repair of the starboard pontoon was not going to resolve it, the only positive outcome would be a complete replacement which they were not prepared to do. My original Dealer parted company with Birkshire (now selling Bennington) so Birkshire referred me to their new Dealer Martin Motorsports. They offered to buy my pontoon at wholesale and sell me a new boat, attempt a repair inhouse. They wanted a financial cushion of 20k as they did not know how much Birkshire would contribute (if any) and uncertainty if it could be resolved. I turned the deal down. I traded the boat back to the original dealer for a Bennington, lost 12k which was my least / worst position. Bottom line I would not touch a Forest River boat with a 10 foot pole, their warranty is bunk !!
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I am now dumber for having watched this video...🤦
Does the head compartment have a sink? Also you said it's rated for 400 maximum horsepower but I don't see why it can't have a 425 Yamaha
It does have a sink and just a heads up, Yamaha has a new 450hp that is replacing the 425hp.
@@user-dp6iy7bq9s I would like to put that on the back of a 2600. I like the 2690 but I don't like not having a power anchor on the bow.
Seems really obnoxious. Now every douche frat boy can force their music on the whole lake.
Nice Love the train horns!
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Bad, Bad Investment! Boy, they're sure looking to separate a SUCKER from his or her money!!! Buy land!
Yep, just had a daughter visit, and no consideration or understanding for the captain and the captains advise. I know the problems with a certain spot on the lake, and the crowd on the 4th. Was on a lake that lookliked the Normandy invasion. I never go out on holidays or weekends I like calm and peaceful.
What was top speed with one on board?? Max HP??
I didn't see any "TESTS" ... and as usual there is no information about the performance on the tritoon!
Our videos are a teaser for the actual boat test reviews that are found in our Shootout Boat Test issue.
@@PontoonandDeckBoat When you say, "We tested the 2023 Grand Tahoe 2585 Pontoon" ... viewers are expecting to see the results of your testing. I don't call this a teaser, I call it misleading!
What was the speed with that 200hp?
38.5 mph with a zero to 20 mph time of 4.14 seconds
Was that with 2 or 3 people in the boat? Was kinda hoping it would do 40ish with 2 people
@@ss454gm That was with just 2 people on board
That’s for the quick response. These look like good boats. I’ve got a sylvan 822 with just the pts center tube and 115 proxs mercury and only getting 27 with 2 people. Looking to upgrade to something with little more speed
@@ss454gm The Aurora is a great boat but I think they stopped making them in 2022 if you're looking for a new one. Manitou went in a different direction this year with its lineup.
What’s the weight capacity on these?
And exactly what country are these pontoon boats manufactured? Not assembled, but manufactured
Wow! That's a nice boat.
Where is the test results??????
I want one of these!❤
Why is it hard for this company to have the driver and passenger sit equally with each other
The 220 shown here is.
Nice hp
Changing my mind about pontoons that’s for sure slick looking nice up
Yeah, 600hp clearly helps change perceptions LOL
200k may change your mind again
@@Jamie-ww3yz that’s it
Way underpowered. Put 40 gallons of fuel and 10 passengers on that toon and she'll be lugging.
No Big Bertha or O’Brien Screamer? I know, they’ve been out for years but are still 2 of the best.
100 percent agree, those are both great tubes but when we do these reviews we look to highlight new ones and we've done a lot in the past on the Big Bertha tube especially because it is such a great tube and one of our favorites.
I'm ready for summer!
nailed it
Click bait crap!
The Moocher everyone has one in there party...gimme gimme gimme and they never lift a hand to help....family members but you love em.
Got to see this at a recent boat show and fell in love with that tower! Very elegant indeed.
I own a 2022 230GM w/250 it is an incredible boat and the ride is so smooth. Tops out about 45 but is very quick.
Nice!
Thanks!
What’s the top speed? Mid 40s?
We reached a top speed of 44.7 miles per hour at full throttle and a zero to 20 mph time of 3.92 seconds with the Yamaha 250 V MAX SHO outboard.
Back wastes too much room and no one can rest there while underway.
looking forward to the full review of all the boats..getting a tri-toon this spring.
Great looking boat, I was just on one at the recent NJ Boot Show and could not believe that this model was their entry level model, I was blown away!
Nice review. But remember to use sun screen!!!!
I love going fast but why would you need twin 400 hp outboards on a pontoon?
To scoot
"I drive my pontoon at night, just like I drive my car: with the "headlights" on." "Thanks for inviting me. Here are 6 friends that I invited. I figured you'd have plenty of room on your pontoon boat." "Thanks for inviting us and our kids. I assume you'll also babysit our kids, and wait on us hand and foot, while we just lounge around on your boat." "Why don't you allow red wine and doritos on your brand-new Barletta Corsa 23U?! You guys are no fun!!" "Nice new boat, bro!! Your (whatever brand) motor sucks. You should have bought a (whichever) motor. They are better. Thanks for the ride, though."
Other ideas...Add the guy/gal that asks "How long are we going to be out on the boat?", Can you pick me up at the marina at 2:30? The ones who all stand up as soon as the captain gets close to the dock/boat house/marina> Ones who never offer to bring drinks/food or pay for gas....
LOL, all great suggestions!!
I got absolutely nothing out of this video, why would you even post something like this with no information.
The video was just a teaser to the article. It looked better in the actual print article but this is what we posted on our website from this test over two years ago: www.pdbmagazine.com/2021/02/real-world-headtohead-testing
Disregard my previous comment. This link actually works. The one w all the videos isn’t helpful for the results. Thank you.
Are Bentley good quality pontoons?
We have had two and definitely love the quality of Bentley vrs the others. Very affordable too, depending on what you are looking for. I highly recommend Bentley
Rather have a tri-toon. Quicker, faster and more fuel efficient. Lots more room too.
Not sure about that
@@Idisliketomatos positive about that…
Quote: Lago 22S, rigged with a Mercury 150 outboard. There’s plenty of punch to satisfy all but the most demanding speed and power mavens; we maxed out at just over 36 mph at 5,900 rpm and accelerated to 30 mph in 7.4 seconds. The 22S is also a fuel-sipper; we recorded a best cruise speed at 3,000 rpm and 15.8 mph, burning 3.6 gph and netting 4.4 mpg, which calculates to a 230-mile range from a full 58-gallon tank, leaving 10 percent in reserve for the ride home. The sound level at that speed is just 72.7 dB(A), so conversing with the party on board is easy.
I like the pedestal table I dont think I've seen that design before and loving the swing back seating most manufacturers are picking up on.
Thank you for checking out our V One and doing this review. We appreciate your support!
Our pleasure!
Nice toon, but way underpowered. Fill it with gas and ten people and it’s a slug.
Nice boat!
Thanks! We totally agree!
nice boat
Yes, it sure is!