Four Ways to Have Summer Fun on Your Pontoon Boat

A pontoon boat opens summertime fun to a fresh world of possibilities. Get away from everyone and everything with a private, afternoon fishing trip, or throw your kid’s next birthday party on the lake. To learn more from Yankee Boating Center, visit our location in Lake George, New York, serving Clayton, New York. In the meantime, here are just a few of the ways you can enjoy your pontoon boat.

Fishing

While casting a line from shore is easy and ensures space, you can’t always get where the fish are biting. Fishing from a kayak or canoe gets you anywhere you want to fish, but you can only take a limited amount of equipment, and you’re stuck in the same position for hours at a time, which can be difficult. A pontoon boat gives you space to stand up, stretch, and walk around after waiting for a bite. Snacks and drinks are always within easy reach, and it’s easy to head out on the water with your fishing companions.

Picnics

Ants and itchy grass interrupting your time with nature? A picnic on the lake instead of next to it may be a great alternative. A pontoon boat also makes it easy to pack everything you enjoy. A picnic hamper gets heavy quickly, but a boat literally eases the burden. Take sandwiches, sides, drinks, and desserts without worrying about carrying it to your picnic destination or hauling it back. A pontoon boat has the space you need for all your favorite treats and all your favorite people. You can even finish the meal with a water tour of the area for visiting friends.

Stargazing

Although there’s a lot of fun to be had on the water in the day, the party continues into the night. With the proper precautions, spending an evening — or even spending the night — on your pontoon boat can be the experience of a lifetime. Lakes in rural areas provide distance from a lot of light pollution, and they’re fantastic stargazing destinations. Pontoon boats also have wide, flat floors and, often, bench seats that are great for lying down for better views. A few blankets, pillows, and drinks make for beautiful evenings with family, friends, and significant others.

Pool Party Without a Pool

While a pool party can be fun, an actual pool is a lot of work. So long as all party-goers properly dispose of their trash, enjoying a swimming party on your boat requires a lot less clean-up. A few coolers with drinks, towels, floaties, and a few good friends are all you need to enjoy yourself out on a lake. Escape the heat while floating in the shallows, or bring the kids and some water pistols for an exciting summer party. The right drinks, accessories, and music set any scene you like.

What fun could you have in a pontoon boat? For more information, visit our Yankee Boating Center location in Lake George, New York, serving Clayton, New York.