Building a Boat Using a Pontoon Boat Kit
There is nothing more fun and exciting than going on a boat cruise with the people you love. Thanks to pontoon boat kit manufacturers you can now build your own boat in the comfort of your own home.
A pontoon boat kit contains a set of highly durable pontoon floats made from polyethylene plastic. These pontoon floats do not crack or break and are not affected by chemicals, oils and fuels. They also come in various colors like red, yellow and black or a combination of the three. Aside from pontoon floats, deck framing, deck trims, marine plywood and vinyl floors are also included in a pontoon boat kit.
The building instructions included in a pontoon boat kit are very easy to follow. And generally, the steps do not require welding at all. All you need are basic tools to proceed with the assembly.
The basic tools needed are the following:
- Power drills and ordinary hand drills
- Drill drive bits (for floor screws)
- Ratchet wrench
- Pop rivet gun
- Measuring tape
- Pencil, string or marker
There are two simple steps in building the boat. First, position the pontoons so you can connect them to form the deck. Second, put on the marine plywood onto the deck for the floor. Once you have the base you can put on the canopies, aluminum deck trim and mounts for the outboard motor that you prefer.
You can use either an electric trolling motor or a 25-hp gas motor. Whatever type of motor you choose, you can be sure that both of these motors are proven to be very efficient. After installing the outboard motor you can now add the pontoon boat seats, swim ladders, side rails and the steering console wheel. It may sound simple to build a boat because the truth is it the project is simple with a pontoon boat kit since all of the materials are ready for assembly.
Maintaining your pontoon boat is never a problem because you can use ordinary household cleaners or you can also wash it using your garden hose and a sponge.
A basic pontoon boat kit can be purchased for $1800 while a higher model costs around $2000. Shipping is not included.
Almost all of the components of the pontoon boat can be shipped via UPS except for the marine plywood flooring. If you will buy the marine plywood flooring from the pontoon boat kit maker they will ship it separately through an ordinary courier. Shipping is generally affordable so it should not be a concern.
