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5 Ways to Safely Boat With Your Children | Pontoon-Depot

By: Hula Boat Care

I’ve been boating long before I was a Mother, but my experience with kiddos and the lake has given me a leg up when it comes to boating with my own child.  Though we have always considered safety important, it’s now paramount to my own boating experience.  My on the water happiness is directly connected to the situation I create for my son.  Here are a few of my tips for boating with your babies!

1. Get the expensive life jacket.  The neoprene tends to be softer and the fit is better. They are much more likely to stay content if their life jacket isn’t rubbing their tender skin raw.
2. Put them in a long sleeve rash guard and hat. If you’ve ever put sunscreen on a squirmy baby that’s more like a bag of snakes than a human, you know how tough it can be to get full coverage. Cover them up!
3. Create a soft place for them to land on your boat. They will inevitably get sleepy and nap so make sure there is a spot out of the sun that you can put them down.
4. If anchoring and swimming around is on your usual lake agenda, consider a Maui Mat or Lilly Pad. This doesn’t negate the need for a life jacket, but it does give everyone a way to safely play in and around the water and no one is forced to take turns sitting on the boat to watch baby.
5. Make sure all the products used on your boat are non toxic. Hula Boat Care is my go to for a few reasons, but the top of my list is that it is marine and kid friendly so I know for sure that my little guy is safe if exposed to treated areas.

There are so many ways that boating with a baby or toddler can be difficult, but with a little preparation, you can share your love for the water with your mini me.

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2015 South Bay Forest River FRC 2015 | Boat Trader

By: Boat Trader

2015 South Bay Forest River FRC 2015

South-bay Forest River FRC, Mercury 4 Stroke 150 HP motor Bimini top Lowrance GPS/Fish Finder Clarion stereo system Minkota electric trolling motor 2015 SOUTH BAY FRC TRIPLE TUBE 22' 5" PONTOON It's powered by a Mercury 4 stroke 150 HP motor with only 105 hours. It comes with a Bimini top, 7" Lowrance GPS/fish finder, Clarion stereo, Minkota electric trolling motor, live wells and tackle box, 12 rod holders, 2 rear swivel chairs, and 2 full covers, Rhino paint on toons.  

$36,900

It rides on a tandem axle trailer. A very nice and clean boat that's all ready to fish or just have fun on the water.

Boat Details

• Class Power
• Category Pontoon Boats
• Year 2015
• Make South Bay
• Length 225'
• Propulsion Type Other
• Hull Material Aluminum
• Fuel Type Other
• Location Lake Havasu City, AZ

Pontoon Crazy - Coming to a Lake or Waterway Near You!

By: Pontoon Crazy

Picture Credit - Forest River Marine

Everybody Needs A Pontoon Boat!

They Just Don't Know It...

Until now! With so many families getting in on the Pontoon trend that is growing beyond industry expectations. In 2018 many manufacturers, dealers and Pontoon Rental businesses saw a huge increase in consumer demand. What drives this narrative ? Well we believe it's really simple, so simple that it can actually be summed up in one word- Exposure!

With technology being at the forefront of almost everything we do, the ability to share information is greater than ever. In today's world we can simply slide open the handheld device (formerly known as a cell phone) to a world of information, all coming at light speed. However, to understand how this impacts the Pontoon Boat segment, you need to look no further than your closest form of social media. 

Our research shows that Facebook is number one in consumer participation. Pontoon Boat manufacturers, dealers, & rental businesses are starting to also see the value in a healthy social media campaign. Due to our very large web based platform, that is 100% exclusive to the Pontoon Boat category, we have a real good sense of what is working. The number one factor being, participation - do you like to network with others ? Well if yes, you already know the impact it has on you. Pontoon Crazy is just a bi product #LivingTheToonLife

Like our Living The Toon Life group page it is a closed group. What does that mean ? You must register with us, answer a few Pontoon related questions, and your in. Now you can network with like minded people who share the same interest in your favorite past time. We also encourage you to visit some of the other groups that are out there, that provide vast amounts of knowledge around Pontoon Boat ownership. Most have a database full of information that any new Pontoon owner, or seasoned pro could benefit from. These above are just a few of the sites we recommend you visit.

Pontoon-Depot also has a super cool Facebook group, join today 'Pontoon Enthusiast." 

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Hewitt Brings Their Classic Dock to the Next Level of Class

By: Hewittrad

Hewitt Machine & Mfg. Inc. brings a new customizable color option to their Classic Dock. The same great flexibility of a post and plank dock in a high-strength modular system, but now with sides and ends powder-coated to a color of your
choice.

• Custom color options
• Large 4’ x 8’, 4’ x 12’, 4’ x 16’ sections mean fewer parts for faster installation
• Optional wheel kits also available to aid placement and removal
• Aluminum construction eliminates painting and requires little or no maintenance
• Modular design also makes it easy to add on or change the configuration of your dock at any time

The Classic Dock is perfect for people who want to make the most of their recreational time. Available at Hewitt dealers now.

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