Pontoon Activities
As one of the most versatile marine crafts out there, Pontoons are extremely popular and that popularity shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Because they can be used for such a wide range of applications, they make great all-purpose boats and they’re particularly great for entertaining! This is because of the improved stability provided by their twin hulls and their spacious decks with plenty of room for moving about.
Not sure what it is you can do with a pontoon boat? Mark's Leisure Time Marine, with locations in Conesus and Canandaigua, is your western New York pontoon dealer. Read on to learn more about all the fun activities you can do with your pontoon the next time you hit the lake!
Go On a Fishing Trip
Your pontoon is spacious enough that it makes for an excellent fishing vessel. Take your friends, your tackle box and all your gear out onto the lake for a peaceful morning of fishing. You’ll be able to cast your line over any side of the boat and relax in the comfortable seats while waiting for a bite. You can also bring on a cooler of drinks and food and have enough space for the whole family to enjoy the trip.
Hold a Dinner Party
One unique use of your pontoon is as the venue for your next dinner party. You’ve got all the space you need for food storage and you could even add a boat grill so you can cook while you’re anchored in the middle of the water. If you wanted, you could have a theme like a Hawaiian luau or a Mexican fiesta. You can also eschew cooking by yourself and have everyone bring their own dishes on board for a potluck.
Enjoy a Movie Night
Bring your laptop, some DVDs, your speakers and the popcorn onto your pontoon for a fun movie night that you’ll always remember! If you just want to huddle up with the family under blankets to watch a film under the stars, you can, but you could lay out blankets on the deck and project a movie onto a sheet or screen pinned to an awning if you wanted to get more elaborate with it. Just make sure you wait until it’s dark since you won’t be able to see the projection otherwise!
Organize a Club Meeting
Are you a member of some type of club? Whether it’s a book club, a wine-tasting club, a bird-watching club, a knitting circle or anything else of that ilk, take the initiative to invite your fellow members onto your pontoon for the next gathering. You can provide snacks and drinks for everyone to have while you discuss the latest chapter of a book or compare your progress on a project. If you like, you could start your own club with your friends over a shared interest and host every meeting on the pontoon!
Play Board Games
If you and your kids and friends love a good board game, take the next game night up a notch by hosting it on the pontoon instead of on land. You can use folding tables or portable trays to hold the boards and pieces. You may wish to stick with games that have fewer pieces or find magnetic versions of them to make for better gaming on the water. But if it’s a calm evening, you should be able to play cards without issue.
Visit one of our New York dealerships today to check out our stock of new and used pontoon boats for sale. We also provide boat storage options if you’re looking for a place to safely stow your craft over the winter. Check out our service specials, too, if your pontoon needs some maintenance! Mark’s Leisure Time Marine proudly serves the cities of Conesus, Canandaigua and Rochester, New York.