Fendersīoat fenders are necessary if you dock your pontoon boat in marinas or assigned docking areas. I use them in conjunction with solid nylon lines as I find the initial docking is best done with bungee lines and the boat can then be more secured “locked” in place with the solid lines. These dock lines are no more expensive than a standard double braided nylon line but offer your boat a little more protection. Rathern that using a solid dock line that can cause strain on cleats and areas of the boat to which the line is attached, a bungee line will absorb the strain and sudden jolts that often accompany docking. Bungee dock linesĭock lines are a must-have accessory item for all boats but bungee dock lines are better than the standard fare available. There are a variety of different protectant sprays available. Using a simple, cheap, protectant spray will keep your pontoon boat looking pristine and new for years. The paintwork is also at risk from environmental factors.Īlthough saltwater spray can also eat away at the finish on your boat if you take it into saltwater, the sun has the biggest negative effect on your boat’s paintwork. The metal on your boat is not the only thing you should be concerned about protecting.
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So, if you ever take your boat into saltwater, or plan to do so in the future, even if only for short periods of time then you should read my article do pontoon boats need anodes for details of what these little accessories are and how to fit them. However by attaching small, inexpensive anodes, to areas of the boat below the waterline you will prevent this corrosion from occurring on your boat’s hull. Saltwater attacks the aluminum on a pontoon through galvanic-corrosion and the effects of this corrosion are fast and nasty. If you take your pontoon boat into ocean water, even if you stick to the shoreline or only use the boat in secluded bays, you must protect the aluminum from corrosion.Īs I pointed out in the article are pontoon boats good for saltwater, pontoons and saltwater don’t play well together. Not all pontoon boat owners will need these little metal hull-savers as they are designed to be used on pontoon boats that navigate saltwater.
There are a variety of different models available at different price points. The anchor deckhand is a mechanical way of hauling up the anchor without any physical effort from you.Īlthough this neat little item would probably be better placed under the category of Personal Comfort I included it in this section because I just highlighted the importance of anchors on a pontoon boat. When pulling up the anchor feels like way too much effort after partying on your pontoon then the anchor deckhand can be invaluable. I explain why that is important in this article and also highlight the importance of the size of anchor you use on a pontoon boat in this article.
So, always ensure your pontoon boat has at least two anchors that are of different types. An anchor that is great for rocky bottoms will have poor hold on a sandy bottom. Different anchors suit different types of lake and river bottoms. Anchored pontoon boatĪnchoring a pontoon boat, which I demonstrated how to do here, is often ineffective for many boaters simply because the anchor being used on the boat is not the correct type. But that is not the only reason to carry two anchors. In my opinion though it is only by double anchoring a boat, especially a pontoon boat which can be easy jostled by strong winds, can you keep the boat in the same position. AnchorsĮvery pontoon boat should have at least 2 anchors in my opinion but you make do with just one as long as you have the right one for the type waters your are boating in. These safety items may be deemed to be “accessories” but you really should have them onboard as “essentials”. Before we get on to the fun items on our list let’s get started with the essential safety accessories that every pontoon boat owner should carry on their boat.
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