Best New Pontoon/Tritoon Brands Under $60K for Florida Saltwater?
Looking for recommendations on the best pontoon/tritoon brands. I’m looking for something around 19–21 feet, tritoon only, with a minimum 150hp motor. Budget is max $60K.
It would only be used in Florida saltwater inlet/coastal areas, so reliability, ride quality, handling in chop, and saltwater durability are important. I also need to keep towing weight under about 4,500 lbs because I have a 2025 Kia Telluride AWD with tow package.
I only live about 5 minutes from the boat ramp and would mainly be staying around the islands/inlet areas — not going offshore at all. This would mostly be for two adults and occasionally a few friends.
Not looking for a huge party boat — more interested in overall quality, comfort, and a smooth ride.
There’s a boat show in Tampa next month and I’m not far from there, so I was thinking about going. Is that a good idea for comparing brands/models, or are dealers usually priced too high at those shows?
What brands/models would you recommend or avoid?