We’ve gathered 10 doable upgrades that you can tackle on your own to give your pontoon a modest facelift, boost the comfort levels, or simply add more fun. Sometimes small changes make the biggest difference, and these are definitely worth your time and energy.
Available in a variety of designs, you can give your pontoon or deck boat flooring a real wood appearance, a soft woven look, or match your upholstery with traditional solid colors. Custom options are also available for an exclusive one-of-a-kind look.
Since spills are inevitable, the non-porous surface is stain-resistant and allows for quick and easy cleanup of salts, fishing scents, oils, and gas without harsh scrubbing. Simply clean using mild, vinyl-safe marine products or power wash for a more aggressive cleaning.
Straightforward to install, G-Floor has a welded fiber backing that aids in the adhesion and creates a strong bond to the subfloor. The material is easy to unroll and to trim to fit, while the overall construction helps to hide imperfections on the subfloor and provides some cushion under foot.
Choose from three collections filled with style, durability, and affordability. The different collections come in a variety of wood patterns, faux teak, and weathered grain patterns, as well as neutral color options to please every boater.
Designed for heavy use, the non-woven polyvinyl isn’t harmed by fish hooks, pet nails, or other sharp objects and provides a non-slip surface that won’t crack, peel, snag, or mildew. The UV inhibitor will keep your flooring from fading, preserving the color and beautiful look for years to come. (www.gfloor.com)
The Backrest Tackle Storage Box features a locking glove box, which is perfect for storing your wallet, keys, or cell phones as well as eight Plano Trays in the bottom storage area for serious tackle organization. Easy to install, the unit can replace a pop-up changing room or simply an unused space in the backrest of your pontoon lounger. (www.boatoutfitters.com)
High-quality features of KICKER speakers include splash, spray and UV resistant sealed motors, injection molded cones with Santoprene surrounds and locking, and sealed terminal covers, all of which will ensure the extended life of your speakers. There is even a drainage port in each rim—all KICKER design and engineering innovations to keep your boat looking and sounding top-notch for years to come.
If the new speakers whet your appetite for even better music, try adding a new head unit, subwoofer or amplifier. Your boat might even boast some tower speakers to entertain friends in the water as well as in the boat! Let KICKER Marine Audio make your DIY a DAY in the sun and water. And, if you happen to have some of those popular but improperly sized speakers, KICKER made the KLSR88 multicolor speaker adapters to make them fit perfectly to standard size. They are affordable, come in seven colors, and are waterproof, too. (www.kicker.com/marine-audio)
The Rockport Series is rooted in classic design. It offers a refined, traditional aesthetic with modular configurations that adapt to how you boat — in the understated tones of Sand or River Rock. The Rockport Series delivers a timeless, traditional look with the durability and ease today’s pontoon owners expect. Featuring a rugged, rotationally molded poly base and UV-resistant vinyl, this collection stands up to sun, rain, and repeated use. Contoured foam cushions offer all-day support, UV- and weather-resistant vinyl are built for life on the water, and rotationally molded poly base offers lasting structure.
The second collection, the Sunset Collection, incorporates sleek lines, angled layouts, and eye-catching accents, while delivering a fresh, architectural look that transforms your pontoon into a stylish, contemporary retreat. Designed to stand out, this collection of pontoon furniture features dynamic contours, stylish accent panels, and premium stitching that delivers both comfort and visual appeal. Engineered for easy reconfiguration and built with marine-grade durability, this collection blends cutting-edge aesthetics with everyday functionality. Ergonomic contoured foam cushioning ensures all-day comfort; durable, marine-grade vinyl resists sun and water damage; rotationally molded poly frame provides exceptional strength; and hinged seats with dry storage keep gear organized.
Plus, Lippert’s virtual pontoon furniture configurator tool lets you customize your boat to find the pontoon design and layout that best suits your needs. Using your personal computer or device, you can perfect your new furniture design and get an itemized list of furniture, part numbers, and quantities needed. (www.lippert.com)
The kits come with the frame, the Bimini rag (fabric), and storage boot, radar bars, hardware and instructions. The Bimini fabric and matching boot are both made of Surlast material, a solution-dyed polyester fabric, designed for outdoor use and known for its durability and weather resistance. The storage boot zips over the frame and Bimini top and has a reinforced hole for the optional Bimini light. (www.pontoonspecialists.com)
By pressing the Stow/Deploy Lever on the mount, fall-away ramps will effortlessly slide your trolling motor into the water. Terrova uses GPS to control your trolling motor with unrivaled features that keep you on the fish. Set Spot-Lock, record paths, control speed and steering, and more. Minn Kota makes boat positioning and control automatic, and you can take command from the easy-to-read LCD screen of Terrova’s wireless remote.
Minn Kota motors come standard with everything you need to connect to select Humminbird fish finders. Link and control your trolling motor, shallow water anchor and fish finder through the One-Boat Network App on Apple or Android devices.
Spot-Lock will hold you in place with unparalleled GPS accuracy and gives you the power to stay right on top of any productive fishing spot without touching your trolling motor. Drift Mode is a new feature that automatically engages speed and course control simultaneously, meaning anglers no longer need to depend on drift socks, kicker motors, or manual operation to control speed over water – even in the heaviest wind and current.
The Digital Maximizer provides up to five times longer run time on a single battery charge. These variable speed trolling motors let you dial in your exact speed, and they deliver only as much power as you need, helping to conserve your battery for a full day of fishing. (www.minnkota.johnsonoutdoors.com)
Providing comfort and durability, DeckMate flooring is available in a standard woven texture or woven teak. This beautiful pontoon flooring is soft to walk on, both slip- and stain-resistant, and easy to clean, meaning you’ll have much less maintenance compared to carpet. With 3,000 hours of UV stability, your new flooring won’t fall apart in the sun. This mold and mildew-resistant, marine-grade vinyl is easy to install. After applying adhesive to your deck, use a roller or stiff broom to firmly press your new vinyl flooring down into the glue. (www.pontoonstuff.com)
TurboSwing’s patented technology elevates the tow rope above the wake like wakeboard towers and pylons, only without using up valuable real estate on the stern deck. By attaching it to the transom, the TurboSwing’s mounting system piggybacks on motor mount bolts that are already present. All that needs to be added is a pair of stabilizing bolts. Different models are available that will work with virtually any outboard—even twin engines all the way up to 350 horsepower.
TurboSwing’s pulley system allows for towing multiple riders, as long as you get a separate pulley for each one. Constructed of heavy-duty 316 Stainless Steel, no other towing product on the market can match the towing capacity of the TurboSwing.
The entire unit can be removed in seconds with the included quick-release clips. But because it provides a protective barrier you may want to leave the TurboSwing in place while using your boat for activities other than watersports, since it creates a ring of protection around your outboard while still allowing it to be trimmed all the way up and out of the water. (www.turboswing.com)
Boat wraps are vinyl sheets that adhere to the surface of your water vessel. You can choose from a range of colors, textures and graphics to transform your entire boat or enhance different sections for a new look. More economical and far easier to apply than paint, vinyl wraps are durable, last for years, and require little maintenance.
Vinyl wraps from rvinyl.com let you achieve a showroom-worthy look in a weekend. Choose from matte black, brushed metal, chrome, carbon fiber, camouflage, or vivid color-change films. Want to match your truck? Showcase your favorite team? Blend in with nature? There’s a wrap for that.
Easy to apply, you can install most wraps in a weekend. Start with a clean, dry boat and ensure that all surfaces are rust-free. With proper care, pontoon wraps from Rvinyl can last 5–7 years or more. Use non-abrasive soap for cleaning, avoid pressure washers on edges, and inspect seams regularly. If sections peel, they can be patched or replaced individually.
Premium film is fade-resistant and can last several years without needing touch-ups. It won’t peel or lift if you’ve followed the correct procedures on your own. Also, joins aren’t visible if you’re looking at the boat as a whole. High-performance films from rvinyl.com shield your boat’s surface from UV rays, oxidation, and light abrasions. Wraps help preserve the underlying aluminum panels and resale value, all while giving your vessel a fresh edge. Compared to painting or hydro graphics, vinyl wraps are more affordable and reversible. If you change your mind later, simply heat and peel — no sanding, no stripping, and no regrets. (www.rvinyl.com)
Constructed of medium density polyethylene (MDPE), Wilson Pontoons are excellent replacements for old steel or aluminum pontoons, and they’re also ideal for salt water because they won’t rust or corrode. Available in a variety of diameters including 24-inch and 36-inch, the pontoon logs are made with modular construction. All pontoon modules are filled with closed cell polyurethane foam for greater structural stability, which also helps retain shape over the life of the module. Punctures will not collapse the pontoon module, and it won’t fill with water.
The bow, middle, and stern modules come in a variety of lengths and configurations for the most popular application sizes. UV protected and maintenance-free, the pontoons can be cleaned with just a pressure wash. Bottom painting is recommended if they are left in salt water full-time.
Wilson Pontoons are great for replacement pontoons for boats whose old steel or aluminum tubes are leaking or for adding a middle pontoon for boats that have added more weight in the form of larger engines, built-ins, or accessories. And they work well in other common applications such as barges, floating platforms, and docks. (www.plasticpontoon.com)