A pontoon or party boat can be a fun and relaxing way to travel out on the water. These spacious boats hold as many as 15 or so people and can allow for sunbathing, music and partying! Several months ago after searching through various listings of used Pontoon boats for sale, we found a great deal on one for just under $5500. The boat can hold up to ten passengers, includes a built-in radio, fish finder, and spacious storage for all sorts of items underneath the seat cushions. We've found the pontoon boat to be a lot of fun to take out on the lake for journeys to explore different areas and enjoy the relaxation of being on the water.

While pontoon boats are a lot of fun to take on the water, safety should always be a priority. The last thing you want is your partying to get in the way of safety and cause a hazard to other boaters or even worse an accident on the dock or water. This article will outline several safety precautions to keep in mind while you're using your pontoon boat. Safety tips for driving the boat are better learned via a safe boating course, so these will be general safety tips for storing your boat and what to do before taking it out.

On board the pontoon boat it's essential to have a flotation device. This is in case of a sudden crash or impact, or if the boat flipped. The flotation device should always be kept out in the open when your boating, just in case of an accident. Also, make sure to include a number of lifevests, which can be stored underneath the seat cushions on the boat. Err on the side of caution by having 8-10 of these just in case you have a lot of passengers. You never know when they will be needed, or if certain passengers are unable to swim.

With many new and used pontoon boats, the key also includes a special clip for the "killswitch" or "dead man's switch" attached by a cord on the keyring. This clip-on switch provides an important safety function to shut off the boat's motor. It's very important before even starting the boat that you have this clip in place, so that if your key becomes dislodged or you have to pull it out for an emergency, the motor will shut down automatically.