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Thinking about getting a new boat
Posted on 4/13/26 at 10:31 am
Posted on 4/13/26 at 10:31 am
I have a 14 year old 22 foot Sun Tracker and it has been a good boat but I am thinking about getting a new boat. Veranda pontoon boats look nicer and fancier than Sun Tracker and they are not "Bass Pro boats." However, they also cost a lot more money. FWIW right now it will mostly be my dogs, my girlfriend, and myself who will be using it and occasionally some friends. Is a Veranda worth the extra money?
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Posted on 4/13/26 at 10:36 am to WeeWee
It depends on how much you plan to use it and how well it can be protected from the elements.
Posted on 4/13/26 at 10:39 am to deltafarmer
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It depends on how much you plan to use it and how well it can be protected from the elements.
I have a covered boat slip and will keep a cover on it. Exposure to the elements is not a problem.
Posted on 4/13/26 at 11:08 am to WeeWee
Buy once cry once
Posted on 4/13/26 at 11:10 am to WeeWee
I don’t know the price difference between the Veranda & Ranger, but the Ranger pontoons are nice as well.
Posted on 4/13/26 at 11:34 am to bayouteche
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I don’t know the price difference between the Veranda & Ranger, but the Ranger pontoons are nice as well.
I already have a bass boat. I do not need a fishing pontoon boat. However thank you for the input.
Posted on 4/13/26 at 11:55 am to WeeWee
I think the Veranda will be money well spent by you then.
Posted on 4/13/26 at 11:57 am to WeeWee
That sounds like an awful lot of money to end up with the same function, but nicer.
But I am cheap and it’s not my money, the verandas do look nice if you don’t have anything better to do with the money.
But I am cheap and it’s not my money, the verandas do look nice if you don’t have anything better to do with the money.
Posted on 4/13/26 at 12:20 pm to WeeWee
Find a nice used one. Don't be afraid to shop out of state either. Picked up a 2017 Southbay in 2019 with 20 hours that was about $20k less than what the original owner paid. Had it shipped down from Minnesota. You can probably find a decent deal on a used Bennington/Harris/Veranda
Tritoons are worth it over a pontoon for the extra stability, comfort, and ability to power more than a 150.
Tritoons are worth it over a pontoon for the extra stability, comfort, and ability to power more than a 150.
This post was edited on 4/13/26 at 12:25 pm
Posted on 4/13/26 at 1:05 pm to FOBW
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That sounds like an awful lot of money to end up with the same function, but nicer.
But I am cheap and it’s not my money, the verandas do look nice
I went with the Veranda. Bought it about 30 minutes ago.
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if you don’t have anything better to do with the money.
Like cocaine and women?
Posted on 4/13/26 at 1:39 pm to WeeWee
quote:Congrats. What layout and size?
I went with the Veranda. Bought it about 30 minutes ago.
Posted on 4/13/26 at 3:14 pm to WeeWee
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Like cocaine and women?
Cocaine and women... On a boat.
Posted on 4/13/26 at 4:01 pm to jmorr34
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I went with the Veranda. Bought it about 30 minutes ago.
Congrats. What layout and size?
I kept it simple and went with the basic Vista 22RC. I do not see the need in spending $100,000 or more on pontoon boat.
Posted on 4/13/26 at 4:21 pm to WeeWee
Where’s your old one? I’m interested in a pontoon boat
Posted on 4/13/26 at 4:22 pm to WeeWee
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Thinking about getting a new boat
Life is short. Just do it
Posted on 4/13/26 at 6:17 pm to Motorboat
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Where’s your old one? I’m interested in a pontoon boat
Selling it to my brother.
Posted on 4/14/26 at 5:18 am to WeeWee
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I do not see the need in spending $100,000 or more on pontoon boat.
Folks have lost their damned minds. $100K for a pontoon boat. Good god almighty, no wonder people bitch and moan about life kicking them in the nuts....
Posted on 4/14/26 at 5:57 am to FOBW
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That sounds like an awful lot of money to end up with the same function, but nicer.
Man exactly what I was thinking. If you really want to spend some coin, repower your existing boat. But otherwise you'll have basically the same thing and be much poorer.
Posted on 4/14/26 at 12:44 pm to WeeWee
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I have a 14 year old 22 foot Sun Tracker and it has been a good boat but I am thinking about getting a new boat. Veranda pontoon boats look nicer and fancier than Sun Tracker and they are not "Bass Pro boats." However, they also cost a lot more money. FWIW right now it will mostly be my dogs, my girlfriend, and myself who will be using it and occasionally some friends. Is a Veranda worth the extra money?
IF the motor is in good shape, Maybe redo the floor, seats etc, buff the pontoons.
Posted on 4/14/26 at 3:16 pm to AwgustaDawg
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I do not see the need in spending $100,000 or more on pontoon boat.
Folks have lost their damned minds. $100K for a pontoon boat. Good god almighty, no wonder people bitch and moan about life kicking them in the nuts....
My cousin just bought one for $150,000.
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