A Buyer’s Guide to Tritoon Boats

If you’ve recently decided to purchase a tritoon, you may be a bit overwhelmed by your options. Tritoons come with a number of unique features and benefits that can make it hard to choose between models. To help you find your perfect tritoon, we’ve written up this helpful buyer’s guide!

Pontoons vs Tritoons

Pontoons and tritoons are very similar boats and have many of the same uses and features. For example, both models use long flotation devices called pontoons to stay afloat in the water. However, because tritoons are typically larger than pontoons, they’re outfitted with an extra flotation device to make them more buoyant and stable in the water. As a result, tritoons are typically faster, more stable, and better suited for rough waters. 

Transportation

When shopping for your new tritoon, you’ll need to consider the logistics of transporting your model from the dealership to the open water. These large boats will need large boat trailers to get around, and you’ll need to check your budget to be sure you have enough for both purchases. You’ll also want to check the towing limitations of your vehicle. If your boat’s weight is over your car’s max towing capacity, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to get it off the dealership lot, and will likely cause serious damage to your tow vehicle. 

Features 

Tritoons are considered all-purpose boats, and can handle almost any water activity you’d like to do! Take them for a day-long cruise, try your hand at waterskiing, or throw out your line and catch some fish. Because they’re made to support so many different activities, they can come with a wide variety of included features and amenities. To avoid overpaying for features you may not need, or getting overwhelmed by so many options, we advise making a short list of features you’d like your boat to have before arriving at the dealership. 

Now that you’ve got our helpful tips in mind, we’re sure you’re excited to start browsing for your new boat. If you’re located nearby in Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, or Ripon, Wisconsin, be sure to visit us here at Shoreline Boat Center! We have a convenient location nearby in Green Lake, Wisconsin, and offer a wide variety of tritoons for you to choose from.