Inflatable Kayak Blog

If you’re thinking about building a houseboat then you are probably familiar with boats in general. And, if you’re not–you should be. The first part of your boat education should be about pontoon boats, because these boats are the basis for most house boats. A pontoon is used to support a floating structure utilizing closed cylinders like pipes or barrels. These supports are built to hold up a platform. A houseboat may be built on the platform.

Pontoon boats are cheaper to insure than other boats and are impossible to sink. The shallow draft of these boats protects them from underwater collisions and running aground. Pontoon boats are also popular as rental boats. They are available in the traditional versions and as an inflatable fishing pontoon, as shown in the picture.