How a New Pontoon Could Revolutionize Your Summer

Four years ago, my wife, Diane, fell in love with her sister's pontoon boat, so we did the research and got one, too! It's revolutionized our summers.

If you're wondering about the long-term costs of owning a boat, let me tell you: It's not that bad! We really only fill the tank up once or twice a season.

We dock our pontoon less than a mile away from our house, so we find ourselves hanging out on the boat for a few hours without going anywhere. We also love lagooning, fishing and hitting F-Cove.

When Diane started talking to me about her sister's pontoon, I knew I didn't want anything too high-maintenance—my boat is supposed to be my happy place—so I went to the guys at New Jersey Outboards. They hooked me up with a pontoon that comfortably seats about a dozen people.

Later when I noticed the flooring was coming up a bit, New Jersey Outboards was able to get my vinyl flooring replaced. Normal wear and tear typically is NOT covered but their status as being a Godfrey dealer for almost 20 years made the difference. They are just absolutely fantastic.

If you're ready to have fun on your OWN boat this summer, check out some of the options NJ Outboards has:

1) 2018 Aqua Patio AP 250 XP: As New Jersey Outboards' website says: "Aqua Patio is all about superior performance, sport design, and luxurious comfort with an edgy attitude." This features a Yamaha VF250 XA VMAX Four Stroke Outboard.

2) 2018 Sweetwater Sunrise SW 206 CL: Features a Yamaha F70 LA Four Stroke Outboard motor and 25-foot tube upgrades. It's a very affordable option for customers looking in a lower price-point.

3) 2018 Godfrey Pontoons AP 255 SB: Three pontoons (not just two)! Godfrey is the only manufacturer with a salt water warranty, and this guy is 25 feet, 9 inches long!

An added bonus: New Jersey Outboards promises to give you at least 80 percent of the purchase price in trade-in value within two years. Learn more here.