skipperbill
Well-Known Member
I am awaiting delivery of my new pontoon. My previous pontoon was a '91 JC Fishfinder 20 that was kind of a beater so only the helm was covered and it was not on a lift. The lake I'm on is not that rough and the old boat seemed to do fine securely tied up to the dock with bumpers. Being that this is a brand new boat (bigger and heavier) and all, I am wondering whether I should go to the additional expense of purchasing a lift. I'm not as concerned about the pontoons getting dirty as much as the benefits of security/peace of mind, etc. I'm not excited to shell out another $4-5K on a lift, especially since the water near from frontage is kind of shallow. I would, of course, cover it at the end of every weekend. Any thoughts?