Pontoon Boat Top

I have a 20' Lowe pontoon boat with a 70hp 2 stroke Mercury engine. Will anything increase my top speed?

It is true that production pontoon boats were not made for speed (I am sure you know that already...) However, you might be surprise to know that the World Speed Record of 81mph (see below) was recently broken.

Short of a major overhaul, new engine, etc. The very best thing you can do is install trim tabs and "check your prop". You don't want a "BIGGER" as suggested, but you do need an undamaged one the proper size. Just "a bigger prop" could actually slow you down.

Props are primarily designed on two opposite ends of the spectrum... one for speed, and the other for thrust... What generally comes standard on a pontoon, is one where the angle of pitch meets somewhere in the middle - and thus gives you a good amount of thrust to get you moving, and then keeps you moving at a steady clip. Thus, if you want maximum speed, and are willing to give up a few extra seconds "getting out of the hole" at start up... then a "speed prop" will take you across the water faster - but getting to top speed will take a bit longer. It is simply a trade off, but, in the case of pontoons, the manufacturer are not concerned with "top" speed - just a good speed.

So, I suggest you see your mechanic about a speed prop.

And, by the way... Pontoon boats are the safest boats on the water... enjoy it!

Happy & Safe Boating,
John
PS. If you like cruising around in your pontoon boat... you might someday enjoy this:
http://captainjohn.org

2010-05-13 09:43:22 by Shawn

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looking at buying a 21ft suntracker with a 90hp Force outboard, prop is in perfect condition - I do not know the pitch of the prop.

This should actually move pretty quick. My brother-in-law has a pontoon boat about that size with a 70hp on it and it does about 20 to 25mph.

With the 90hp I suspect you could ALMOST reach 30 depending upon conditions and prop pitch. In any case you should be able to pull a 'small' skier (100lbs or so).

Hope this answers the question.

2007-04-24 15:48:42 by Sean F

Price: $299.99

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my neighbour tried the owl but it did not work...they are getting smarter! he he!

Forget the fake critters... the gulls are smarter than that. The only things I've seen work are "gull sweeps". They are long thin pieces of wire with little airfoils on the end. They stick onto hard surfaces with suction cups and rotate slowly in the slightest breeze. Stringing monofilament back and forth as someone else mentioned will work as well. For a fun solution, there is a Rain-Bird sprinkler that is matched up with a motion sensor. Hook to a water hose, and if anything comes into sensor range, it sprays them! Works, and fun to watch as well.

2007-06-26 09:50:49 by canyougivemeanametoo

Price: $230.85 $176.90

Surface-mount base for the thread-lock post requires no holes cut into the floor
Features built-in regulator for 1-lb propane cylinder (not included), 12,000 BTU burner and more
Adding a grill to your boat is easier with Springfield's new thread-lock mounting post

I live in northeast AZ & I am willing to drive a reasonable distance to pick it up. Have found only one on eBay in the last few months - unfortunately Wisconsin was a bit too far away.
should have said ALUMINUM HARD TOP

have you tried the boat junkyards? a lot of times you can find decent stuff there!! or call around to boat dealers and ask if they can give you some direction, good luck!!
p.s. you could always make one!

2006-04-28 12:08:53 by weaver1sl

I'm trying to find a pontoon boat with that on it and I can find it it comes up with a pontoon boat with no roof

House boat.

2009-04-16 16:09:03 by quaidrodgers10