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Beyond our employment routines, even our PTO (paid time off) can be a little hectic, depending on what stage of life we’re in. When I’m not traveling for work or sitting behind a computer monitor, I’m typically on some type of field or court. Not for myself, since athletically I’m well past my expiration date, but as a year-round youth coach. I’m involved in teaching kids in our area different sports and while it’s basically a non-paying, part-time gig, I do enjoy being Coach Big K.
We do this not only to educate ourselves, but also to share that information with our readers. However, in this case going to the top for answers is referring to the manufacturers themselves. Recently we reached out to get a little inside perspective on those upcoming trends and here are the highlights of those conversations.
Decision
Time
How to select your
new pontoon boat
By Roy Sparks
Whether you’re looking for a smaller `toon or a behemoth performance model, if you want a bare-bones model or luxury home-like features, we can help you find the one you want and will enjoy for years to come.
IS ESSENTIAL
Who
leading builders
- Aloha Pontoons 34
- Avalon Pontoons 34
- Bailey Custom Boats 35
- Barletta Boats 35
- Bayliner 36
- Bennington 36
- Bentley 37
- Berkshire 38
- Crest 38
- Godfrey Marine 39
- Harris 39
- Hurricane 40
- JC TriToon Marine 40
- Landau 41
- Lowe Boats 41
- Manitou 42
- Montara 42
- Naxos by Montara 43
- PARADIGM BOATS 43
- PlayCraft 44
- Premier 44
- Princecraft 45
- Qwest 45
- Sea-Doo 46
- Sea Ray 46
- Silver Wave 48
- South Bay 48
- Splendor 49
- Starcraft Deck Boats 49
- Starcraft Pontoons 50
- Stingray Boats 50
- SunCatcher 52
- Sunchaser 52
- Sylvan 53
- Tahoe Pontoons 53
- Trifecta 54
- Vanderbilt 54
- Veranda Luxury Pontoons 55
- Viaggio Marine 55
Aloha Pontoons
- Best-selling model: Aloha Paradise Series 230
- Best-selling entry-level model: Aloha Club Series 230 Triple Tunnel with 150hp outboard ($62,500)
- Popular fishing model: N/A
- Longest model offered: Aloha Twin X 32 (LOA: 50’ Beam: 12’)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Aloha Twin X 32 with two 500hp outboards
- Saltwater package: Yes, every model designed for the salt water environment
- Best-selling model: Avalon LSZ VRBW
- Best-selling entry-level model: Avalon 2180 Venture Quad Lounge with 90hp outboard ($29,800)
- Popular fishing model: Avalon 2385 Venture 85 Rear Fish
- Longest model offered: Avalon Catalina 27’ (LOA: 28’ 6” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Avalon Excalibur 27’ with two 500hp outboards
- Saltwater package: Yes, all models
- Best-selling model: Bailey Horizon
- Best-selling entry-level model: N/A
- Popular fishing model: N/A
- Longest model offered: Standard model 27′ (Currently building a 70-foot boat)
- Highest horsepower rated model: N/A
- Saltwater package: Yes, as an optional package
- Best-selling model: Barletta Cabrio 22UC
- Best-selling entry-level model: Barletta Aria A22UC with Mercury 150hp outboard ($66,500)
- Popular fishing model: Barletta Aria A22CC (New For 2024)
- Longest model offered: Barletta Reserve (LOA: 28’ 6” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Barletta Lusso L25UCA Twin with two 450hp outboards
- Saltwater package: Yes, on all models
- Best-selling model: Trophy T24CC
- Best-selling entry-level model: Bayliner with 40hp Mercury ($17,475)
- Popular fishing model: Trophy T24CC
- Longest model offered: Trophy T24CC (LOA: 24’ Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Trophy T24CC with a 300hp Mercury
- Saltwater package: N/A
- Best-selling model: Bennington 23 SX Swingback
- Best-selling entry-level model: Bennington 22 SSR-SPS with a 200hp outboard ($67,171)
- Popular fishing model: 20 SVF
- Longest model offered: Bennington 30 QXSBWAX2 (LOA: 31’ 3” Beam: 10’)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Bennington 30 QXSB with two 450hp outboards
- Saltwater package: All Bennington models have saltwater package available as an option
- Best-selling model: Bentley Legacy 223 Cruise XL
- Best-selling entry-level model: Bentley LE 180 Cruise with a 40hp outboard ($ 27,573)
- Popular fishing model: Bentley 200 Fish Center Walk-thru
- Longest model offered: Bentley 253 Elite (LOA: 26’ 3” Beam: 8’6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Bentley 253 Elite with 350hp outboard
- Saltwater package: Yes, all models including Bentley Legacy 223 Navigator
River Marine
- Best-selling model: Berkshire 25RFX Arch STS
- Best-selling entry-level model: Berkshire 24RFX LE with 115hp outboard ($48,919)
- Popular fishing model: Berkshire 22RFC CTS
- Longest model offered: Berkshire 25Sport CL9 DC Twin (LOA: 29’ 6” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Berkshire 25Sport RFX9 DC Twin with two 500hp outboards
- Saltwater package: Yes, optional on all models
- Best-selling model: Crest Classic Platinum 220 SLS CPT
- Best-selling entry-level model: Crest Classic LX 200 L with a 60hp outboard ($44,340)
- Popular fishing model: Crest
- Longest model offered: Crest Savannah 270 (LOA: 27’ 4” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Crest Continental NX Twin with two 400hp outboards
- Saltwater package: Yes, option on all models
Godfrey Marine
- Best-selling model: Godfrey Sweetwater 2286 Single Flip Lounge
- Best-selling entry-level model: Godfrey Xperience 2286 Split Bench with a Yamaha 50hp outboard ($32,925)
- Popular fishing model: Godfrey Sweetwater 2286 Fish w/ Bench Seats
- Longest model offered: Godfrey XP 2700 (LOA: 28’ 2” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Godfrey XP 2700 Twin with two 400 hp outboards
- Saltwater package: Not a full package, but offer Saltwater Anodes
- Best-selling model: Harris Cruiser 230
- Best-selling entry-level model: Harris Cruiser 230 (325 perf. Pkg.) with a 150 hp outboard ($52,032)
- Popular fishing model: Harris Cruiser FC (Fish & Cruise)
- Longest model offered: Harris Grand Mariner 270 (LOA: 29’ 9” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Harris Grand Mariner/Crowne with Mercury 500R outboard
- Saltwater package: Yes
- Best-selling model: Hurricane SunDeck Sport 185
- Best-selling entry-level model: Hurricane SunDeck Sport 185 with a Yamaha 90hp ($34,386)
- Popular fishing model: Hurricane FunDeck 2260 Fish
- Longest model offered: Hurricane SunDeck 2690 (LOA: 26’ 4” Beam: 9’)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Hurricane SunDeck 2690 with 450 hp outboard
- Saltwater package: N/A
- Best-selling model: JC NepToon 23TT Sport
- Best-selling entry-level model: JC Spirit 247TT DSL Sport ($54,525)
- Popular fishing model: JC SportAngler 26TT HTH
- Longest model offered: JC SportYacht 32TT HTH (LOA: 32’ 7” Beam: 8’6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: 350hp on any 23-foot and longer HTH NepToon, SwingBack, or SportToon model
- Saltwater package: Yes, “White-out” and “Black-out” packages
- Best-selling model: Landau Island Breeze 232 Sport Rear
- Best-selling entry-level model: Landau Island Breeze 232 Sport Rear with a Suzuki DF150 outboard ($39,970)
- Popular fishing model: Landau A’Lure 224 CC
- Longest model offered: Landau Signature 2700 (LOA: 27’ X” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Landau Signature 2500 or 2700 with a 350hp outboard
- Saltwater package: No
- Best-selling model: Lowe SS210 Walk-Thru
- Best-selling entry-level model: Lowe SS230 Walk-Thru Special with Mercury 115hp outboard ($39,995)
- Popular fishing model: Lowe SF214
- Longest model offered: Lowe SS Pontoon Line (LOA: 27’11” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Lowe SS and RS Line with a 300hp outboard
- Saltwater package: Yes, offered on four different lines
- Best-selling model: Manitou Explore 22 MAX Switchback with Rotax S150 outboard
- Best-selling entry-level model: Manitou Cruise 22 MAX Switchback with Rotax S150 outboard ($58,025)
- Popular fishing model: N/A
- Longest model offered: Manitou Explore 26 MAX Dual Engine (LOA: 30’ 4” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Manitou LX 27 DESHP (dual engine) with two 400hp outboards
- Saltwater package: Yes, optional on all Manitou models
- Best-selling model: Montara Surf Boss 25
- Best-selling entry-level model: Surf Boss 23’ CWDH with 409hp PCM 6.0L engine ($145,900)
- Popular fishing model: N/A
- Longest model offered: Montara Surf Boss (LOA: 26’ 7” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Montara Surf Boss PCM ZZ6 (465hp)
- Saltwater package: Yes
by Montara
- Best-selling model: Naxos 25
- Best-selling entry-level model: Naxos 23’ CWDH with Mercury 200hp outboard ($114,900)
- Popular fishing model: N/A
- Longest model offered: Naxos 25 (LOA: 28’ 6” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Naxos 25 with 400hp outboard
- Saltwater package: Yes
- Best-selling model: Damascus 296 Surf w/ 430hp Volvo Penta
- Best-selling entry-level model: Pontoon with 150hp outboard ($60K) / Deck Boat with 430hp I/O ($200K)
- Popular fishing model: Rear Fishing Cruise Paradigm Package
- Longest model offered: 27 Super Sport (LOA: 27’ Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: 27 Super Sport Twin 500hp outboards
- Saltwater package: Yes, available on all models
- Best-selling model: PlayCraft Powertoon Xtreme 2700
- Best-selling entry-level model: PlayCraft Clipper 2400 with a 150hp outboard ($49,000)
- Popular fishing model: PlayCraft Sunfish FX4
- Longest model offered: PlayCraft Powertoon Xtreme 2700 (LOA: 27’ 6” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: PlayCraft Infinity 2700 with 450hp outboard
- Saltwater package: No, but all models built to withstand saltwater environments
- Best-selling model: Premier 230 Sunsation RF (PTX 28)
- Best-selling entry-level model: Premier 210 Sunsation RF with 75hp outboard ($54,709)
- Popular fishing model: Premier 230 Sunsation Angler (PTX 28)
- Longest model offered: Premier Escalante (LOA: 34’ 5” Beam: 10’)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Premier 270 SuperSport with two 500hp outboards
- Saltwater package: Yes, optional on all models
- Best-selling model: Princecraft Vectra 21 L
- Best-selling entry-level model: Princecraft Vectra 21 RL with a 60hp outboard ($31,141)
- Popular fishing model: Princecraft Sportfisher LX 25-2RS
- Longest model offered: Princecraft Vogue 27 XT (LOA: 27’ 11” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Princecraft Vogue 27 XT with Mercury 500R outboard
- Saltwater package: No
- Best-selling model: Qwest M-Class 24’ RLS RTZ Q2 Hull
- Best-selling entry-level model: Qwest E-Class 20’ XRE Cruise LT with Mercury 90hp outboard ($48,108)
- Popular fishing model: Qwest Pontoons Angler Qwest Pro Sport
- Longest model offered: 5 different 24’ Triple Tube options (LOA: 26’ 1” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Any 24’ model with Q3X Triple Tube Package with 350hp outboard
- Saltwater package: Yes, an option on all Qwest Pontoons
- Best-selling model: Switch Cruise 21
- Best-selling entry-level model: Switch Sport Compact with 170hp Rotax & trailer ($28,999)
- Popular fishing model: N/A
- Longest model offered: Switch Cruise Limited (LOA: 21’ Beam: 7’ 9”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Switch Cruise Limited with 230hp Rotax 1630 ACE
- Saltwater package: N/A
- Best-selling model: Sea Ray SLX 280 Sterndrive
- Best-selling entry-level model: N/A
- Popular fishing model: N/A
- Longest model offered: Sea Ray SLX 400 OB (LOA: 42’ 2” Beam: 12’ 1”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Sea Ray Sundancer 370 with two 600hp Mercury outboards
- Saltwater package: N/A
- Best-selling model: Silver Wave 2410 SW5 JS Swingback
- Best-selling entry-level model: Silver Wave 2210 SW3 CLS with a Suzuki 140hp outboard ($54,430)
- Popular fishing model: Silver Wave 2410 SW3 RLP
- Longest model offered: Several 26-foot models (LOA: 25’ 20” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Silver Wave 2610 with a 400hp outboard
- Saltwater package: Yes, available as an option on every model
River Marine
- Best-selling model: South Bay 523RS
- Best-selling entry-level model: South Bay 224RS LE with 115hp outboard ($49,908)
- Popular fishing model: South Bay 220F
- Longest model offered: South Bay 25Sport RS9 DC Twin (LOA: 29’ 6” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: South Bay 25Sport CR9 DC Twin with two 500hp outboards
- Saltwater package: Yes, optional on all models
- Best-selling model: Splendor 259 Sunstar
- Best-selling entry-level model: Splendor 239 SunStar with Suzuki 250hp outboard ($89,200)
- Popular fishing model: Splendor 240 with Angler Package
- Longest model offered: Splendor 259 Platinum (LOA: 26’ Beam: 8’ 4”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Splendor 240 SunStar with 350hp outboard
- Saltwater package: Yes, all models
- Best-selling model: Starcraft SVX 191 OB
- Best-selling entry-level model: Starcraft SVX 191 OB with 115hp outboard ($48,881)
- Popular fishing model: Starcraft SVX 191 OB w/ Fishin Package
- Longest model offered: Starcraft SVX 231 OB DH (LOA: 22’ 8” Beam: 8’6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: SVX 231 OB DH with 300hp outboard
- Saltwater package: N/A
- Best-selling model: Starcraft SLS 3 Q DH
- Best-selling entry-level model: Starcraft EX 22 Q with 90hp outboard ($48,734)
- Popular fishing model: Starcraft EX 22 FD
- Longest model offered: Starcraft SX 25 (LOA: 27’ 8” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Starcraft RX 25 DL DC with 400hp outboard
- Saltwater package: Yes, Coastal Package
- Best-selling model: Stingray 182SC
- Best-selling entry-level model: Stingray 172SC with a Suzuki DF90 outboard ($34,747)
- Popular fishing model: Stingray 253CC
- Longest model offered: Stingray 191DC (LOA: 19’ 1” Beam: 7’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Stingray 273CC with two 300hp outboards
- Saltwater package: N/A
SunCatcher by G3 Boats
- Best-selling model: SunCatcher Select 322 SS
- Best-selling entry-level model: SunCatcher Select 20 RC with Yamaha 50hp outboard($ 35,915)
- Popular fishing model: SunCatcher Fusion 322 FC
- Longest model offered: SunCatcher Elite 326 (LOA: 26’ 5” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: SunCatcher SunCatcher Elite 326 with Yamaha 300hp outboard
- Saltwater package: Yes, every model can be upgraded to a Saltwater Series
- Best-selling model: Sunchaser Geneva 20 LR DH
- Best-selling entry-level model: Sunchaser Geneva 20 LR DH with 90hp outboard ($41,838)
- Popular fishing model: Sunchaser Geneva 20 Fish
- Longest model offered:Sunchaser Calais 25
(LOA: 27’ 8” Beam: 8’ 6”) - Highest horsepower rated model: Sunchaser Calais 25 with 400hp outboard
- Saltwater package: Yes, Coastal Package
- Best-selling model: Sylvan Mirage X3 CLZ
- Best-selling entry-level model: Sylvan Mirage 8520 LZ with 90hp outboard ($42,659)
- Popular fishing model: Sylvan L3 Party Fish
- Longest model offered: Sylvan G-5 DLZ DH (LOA: 27’ 8” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Sylvan G-5 with 400hp outboard
- Saltwater package: Yes, Coastal Package
- Best-selling model: Tahoe Cascade Versatile Rear Lounger
- Best-selling entry-level model: Tahoe 2180 CRBF with a Suzuki 90hp outboard ($27,484)
- Popular fishing model: Tahoe Sport 85 Rear Fish
- Longest model offered: Grand Tahoe 27’ (LOA: 28’ 6” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Grand Tahoe 27’ with two 500hp outboards
- Saltwater package: Yes, all models
- Best-selling model: Trifecta 24UL C Series
- Best-selling entry-level model: Trifecta 22RF LE with 115hp outboard ($49,876)
- Popular fishing model: Trifecta 22F
- Longest model offered: Trifecta 25Sport C9 DC Twin (LOA: 29’ 6” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Trifecta 25Sport RF9 DC Twin with two 500hp outboards
- Saltwater package: Yes, optional on all model
Pontoons
- Best-selling model: Vanderbilt 700T
- Best-selling entry-level model: Vanderbilt L23QS with a 140hp Suzuki outboard ($118,078)
- Popular fishing model: N/A
- Longest model offered: Vanderbilt 727TX (LOA: 31’ 2” Beam: 9’)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Vanderbilt 727TX with two 300hp outboards
- Saltwater package: Yes, standard on all models
- Best-selling model: Veranda VX27DCRC
- Best-selling entry-level model: Veranda Vista 22RC with a 150hp Yamaha outboard ($59,370)
- Popular fishing model: Veranda VF25 F2plus2
- Longest model offered: Veranda VX27RC (LOA: 29’ 1” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Veranda V ONE 25 TWIN with two 300hp outboards
- Saltwater package: Yes, all models are saltwater ready
- Best-selling model: Viaggio Lago X 22U
- Best-selling entry-level model: Viaggio Lago V 20U with a 60hp outboard ($27,759)
- Popular fishing model: Viaggio Lago X 20R
- Longest model offered: Viaggio Diamante 26U (LOA: 28’4” Beam: 8’ 6”)
- Highest horsepower rated model: Viaggio Diamante 26U with a 400hp outboard
- Saltwater package: Yes, available as option on all model
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JanuaryChicago Boat Show
January 10-14
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Portland Boat Show
January 10-14
Portland Expo Center
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Atlanta Boat Show
January 11-14
Georgia World Congress Center
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Charlotte County Boat Show
January 11-14
Charlotte County Fairgrounds
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Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit
January 11-14
Suburban Collection Showplace
Novi, MI
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Stuart Boat Show
January 12-14
55 MW Dixie Hwy
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Bass and Saltwater Fishing Expo
January 12-14
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Raleigh, NC
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Fredericksburg Boat Show
January 12-14
Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center
Fredericksburg, VA
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World Fishing and Outdoor Expo
Jan 12-14
New Jersey Convention Center
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Birmingham Boat Show
January 18-21
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
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Cleveland Boat Show
January 18-21
IX Center
Cleveland, OH
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Hartford Boat Show
Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun
January 18-21
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St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show
January 18-21
Duke Energy Center for the Arts/Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin/Albert Whitted Park
St. Petersburg, FL
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Minneapolis Boat Show
January 18-21
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN
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Arkansas Marine Expo
January 19-21
Statehouse Convention Center
Little Rock, AR
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Denver Boat Show
January 19-21
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, CO
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Toronto International Boat Show
January 19-28
Enercare Centre
Toronto, ON
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Cincinnati Travel, Sports and Boat Show
January 19-21 and 24-28
Duke Energy Convention Center
Cincinnati, OH
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Milwaukee Boat Show
January 19-21 AND 24-28
Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park
Milwaukee, WI
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Houston International Boat, Sport AND Travel Super Show
January 24-28
NRG Center
Houston, TX
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New York Boat Show
January 24-28
Javits Convention Center
New York, NY
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Louisville Boat, RV AND Sportshow
January 24-28
Kentucky Exposition Center
Louisville, KY
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All-Canada Green Bay Boat Show
January 25-28
Radisson Conference Center
Green Bay, WI
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Chicagoland Fishing, Travel AND Outdoor Expo
January 25-28
Schaumburg Convention Center
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Long Beach Boat Show
Jan 25-28
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, CA
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Charleston Boat Show
January 26-28
Charleston Area Convention Center and Coliseum
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Red River Valley Boat AND Marine Products Show
January 26-28
Fargodome
Fargo, ND
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Iowa Boat, RV AND Vacation Show
January 26-28
UNI-Dome
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Jacksonville Boat Show
January 26-28
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Jacksonville, FL
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Detroit Boat Show
January 27-February 4
Huntington Place
Detroit, MI
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Vancouver International Boat Show
Jan 31-Feb 4
BC Place Stadium
Vancouver, BC
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FebruaryHalifax Boat Show
February 1-4
Halifax Exhibition Centre
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All-Canada Chicago Boat Show
February 1-4
Kane County Fairgrounds
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Utah Boat Show AND Watersports Expo
February 1-4
Mountain America Expo Center
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West Kentucky Boat and Outdoor Show
February 2-4
CFSB Center
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Seattle Boat Show
February 2-10
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Montreal Boat and Water Sports Show
February 8-11
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Mid-Atlantic Boat Show
February 8-11
Charlotte Convention Center
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La Crosse Boat, Sports, Travel, RV AND Hunting Show
February 8-11
La Crosse Center
La Crosse, WI
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Fort Wayne Boat Show AND Sale
February 8-11
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, IN
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St. Cloud Boat, Camping and Vacation Show
February 9-11
St. Cloud River’s Edge
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Calgary Boat AND Outdoors Show
February 9-11
BMO Centre/ Stampede Park
Calgary, AB
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Grand Rapids Boat Show
February 14-18
DeVos Place
Grand Rapids, MI
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Miami International Boat Show
February 14-18
Herald Plaza/Sea Isle Marina/
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Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel AND RV Show
February 15-18
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Duluth, MN
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New Jersey Boat Sale AND Expo
February 15-18
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center
Edison, NJ
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San Diego Boat Show
Feb 15-18
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Del Mar, CA
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Central Gulf Coast Boat, Sport AND RV Show
February 16-18
Lake Charles Civic Center
Lake Charles, LA
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Indianapolis Boat, Sport AND Travel Show
February 16-18 and 21-25
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Indianapolis, IN
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Outdoorama
February 22-25
Suburban Collection Showplace
Novi, MI
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Southern Louisiana Boat, Sport AND RV Show
February 23-25
Houma Terrebonne Civic Center
Houma, LA
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Cedar Rapids Sportshow
February 23-25
Alliant Energy Powerhouse Convention Center
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Savannah Boat Show
February 23-25
Savannah Convention Center
Savannah, GA
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Atlantic City Boat Show
Feb 28-Mar 3
Atlantic City Convention Center
Atlantic City, NJ
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Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping AND Vacation Show
Feb 29-Mar 3
Fargodome
Fargo, ND
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Downtown Knoxville Boat Show
Feb 29-Mar 3
Knoxville Convention Center
Knoxville, TN
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Bonita Springs Boat Show
Feb 29-Mar 3
Bonita Springs Poker Room
Bonita Springs, FL
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MarchBC Boat AND Sportsmen’s Show
March 1-3
TRADEX
Abbotsford, BC
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Bart Hall Boat Show
March 1-3
Pomona Fairplex
Pomona, CA
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Hamilton Boat, Fishing, AND Outdoor Show
March 3-5
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Mount Hope, ON
www.causewayboatmarineshow.com -
Biloxi Boat Show
March 8-10
Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Biloxi, MS
www.gulfcoastshows.com/biloxi -
Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping AND Vacation Show
March 14-17
Sioux Falls Arena and Convention Center
Sioux Falls, SD
www.siouxfallssportshow.com -
Novi Boat Show
March 14-17
Suburban Collection Showplace
Novi, MI
www.boatmichigan.org -
Northwest Sportshow
March 14-17
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN
www.northwestsportshow.com -
Edmonton Boat AND Sportsmen’s Show
March 14-17
Edmonton Expo Centre
Edmonton, AB
www.edmontonboatandsportshow.ca -
Greater Philadelphia Boat Show
March 15-17
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Philadelphia, PA
www.phillyboatshow.com -
Traverse City Boat Show
March 15-17
Grand Traverse County Civic Center
Traverse City, MI
www.traversecityboatshow.com -
Palm Beach International Boat Show
March 21-24
Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL
www.pbboatshow.com -
Moncton Boat Show
March 22-24
Moncton Coliseum Complex
Moncton, NB
www.monctonbss.ca -
AprilLake Havasu Boat Show
April 14-16
Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4
Lake Havasu, AZ
www.lakehavasuboatshow.com -
Newport Boat Show
April 18-21
Lido Marina Village
Newport Beach, CA
www.galatiyachts.com -
Sarasota Suncoast Boat Show
April 19-21
Marina Jack #2 Marina Plaza
Sarasota, FL
www.suncoastboatshow.com -
Lake of the Ozarks April In-Water Boat Show
April 21-23
Dog Days Bar AND Grill
Osage Beach, MO
www.lakeexpo.com -
MayGreat Lakes Boating Festival
May 18-19
Grosse Point Yacht Club
Grosse Pointe, MI
www.greatlakesboatingfestival.com -
JuneBay Harbor In-Water Boat Show
June 14-16
Bay Harbor Lake Marina Lawns
Bay Harbor, MI
www.bayharbor.com/bay-harbor-lake-marina/in-water-boat-show/ -
JulyICAST Show
July 16-19
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
www.icastfishing.org -
SeptemberWilmington Boat Show
September Dates TBD
Wilmington Convention Center
Wilmington, NC
www.wilmingtonboatshow.com -
Metro Boat Show
September 12-15
Lake St. Clair Metropark
Harrison Charter Township, MI
www.boatmichigan.org -
Newport Boat Show
September 12-15
The Bohlin Weddings and Events
Newport, RI
www.newportboatshow.com -
Smith Mountain Lake Antique AND Classic Boat Show
Sept 13-14
Crazy Horse Marina
Moneta, VA
www.woodenboats.net -
Norwalk Boat Show
September 19-22
Norwalk Cove Marina
Norwalk, CT
www.boatshownorwalk.com
The Paddle?
Mike Morphis, Hot Springs Village, Ark.
Rich Christensen, Townville, S.C.
Sophie Cullen, Amherst, N.H.
GW Doxtater, St. Johnsville, N.Y.
David Groner, Vacaville, Calif.
Frank Gunther, Lawrenceville, Ga.
Danny Criner, North Chesterfield, Va.
As soon as you find the paddle, email its location, your name, and hometown to paddle@pdbmagazine.com. Paddle on!
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231-775-1351
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Glastron
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Godfrey Pontoon Boats
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Hampton
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Harris Boats
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Hurricane Deck Boats
Elkhart, Ind.
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JC TriToon Marine
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Landau Boats
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417-532-9126
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Legend Boats
Whitefish, Ontario Canada
877-855-5771
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Leisure Kraft Pontunes
Crossville, Tenn.
931-484-2681
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Lexington Pontoons
Americus, Ga.
724-708-7923
www.lexingtonpontoon.com -
Lowe Boats
Lebanon, Mo.
417-532-9101
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Luxe Custom Crafts
Riverside, Calif.
909-465-3419
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Manitou Pontoon Boats
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800-999-9788
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Montara Boats
Loudon, Tenn.
865-657-5158
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Gillett, Wis.
920-855-2168
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Monterey Boats
Williston, Fla.
352-525-2439
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Naxos
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Amory, Miss.
662-256-5636
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480-298-1535
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PlayCraft Boats
Richland, MO
573-765-3265
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Premier Marine
Big Lake, Minn.
651-462-2880
www.pontoons.com -
Princecraft Boats
Princeville, Qué.
800-395-8858
www.princecraft.com -
Qwest Pontoons
St. Louis, Mich.
989-681-4300
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REATA
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870-453-2222
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Springfield, Mo.
417-873-4555
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Sea-Doo Pontoons
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Knoxville, Tenn.
865-637-3960
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Silver Wave Pontoons
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405-382-0349
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574-825-8696
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Splendor Boats
Silver Lake, Ind.
574-598-2628
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New Paris, Ind.
574-831-2103
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Stingray Boats
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843-383-4507
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Springfield, Mo.
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SunCatcher
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800-588-9787
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SunChaser Pontoons
New Paris, Ind.
574-831-2103
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New Paris, Ind.
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Springfield, Mo.
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Tahoe Pontoons
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800-334-2913
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Trifecta
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574-825-8696
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Xcursion Pontoons
Chanute, Kan.
620-433-4131
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Vanderbilt Luxury Pontoons
Fort Wayne, Ind.
260-478-7227
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Veranda Luxury Pontoons
Hot Springs, Ark.
866-554-5955
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Viaggio Marine
Bristol, Ind.
855-842-4446
www.viaggiopontoonboats.com
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