The fishing pontoon boats are ready for anyone who wants to go out on the lake. You have the aqua mats for anyone who wants to just stay a little closer to the shore and just get a tan. Finding the right way to make sure that all of your guests have fun this weekend has taken a lot of work, but you are more than looking forward to the chance to make sure that this is a weekend that will help you reconnect with some friends who you have not seen in awhile.
Whether you are looking for new or used boats for sale, it is important to make sure that you check out the boat in person to make sure that it is the size that you need and that it will serve as a worthy sea craft for you. From fishing pontoon boats to used boats for sale that have the horse power to pull a skier or someone on an inner tube, making sure that you know as much as possible about a boat before you buy it is always in your best interest. Fortunately, many new boat dealers have models at a lake where you can actually test drive a vessel before you make the decision to make an investment. Similarly, there are many used boat owners who are willing to take you out on a test drive before you make those purchases as well.
Consider some of these facts and figures about the boating industry and the impact that these sales have, not only on the nation’s economy, but the enjoyment of many lake lovers across the country:
- 51.59 million people went fishing in the year 2017.
- Unfortunately, fishing license sales were down 0.5% in Quarter Three of 2017 when compared to the same quarter in 2016, according to the ASA Fishing License Sales Index.
- 77% of anglers reported catching smaller fish compared to 66% the year prior, according to the 2017 Annual Angler Survey.
- 18- to 20-foot fishing pontoon boats should seat anywhere from two to six people.
- There were an estimated 11.86 million registered recreational boating vessels in the U.S. as of 2016.
- 66% of saltwater anglers prefer to fish via powerboat compared to shore or land.
Summer is already sliding by with Father’s Day just a few days away. Have you made the time to get out to the lake and enjoy some time on the boat with your family and friends?
