pontoon boats

Twin-hulled lake vessels

Pontoon boats are flat-bottomed watercraft supported by hollow cylindrical floats called pontoons.

The deck sits atop two or three pontoons, creating a stable platform for leisurely cruising, fishing, or entertaining on calm waters like lakes and rivers.

They sacrifice speed and maneuverability for spaciousness and stability: We rented a pontoon boat for the afternoon.

Also called pontoons or party barges.

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