best fish and ski pontoon?

[Redneckrick]

I have attempted days of research to search for an all around best fish and ski Pontoon boat with no luck thus far since I am in the market. I have found either
300 horse tri toons Or 50 horse fishin pontoons. Basically I'm looking for somethin to
Tube with, possibly wakeboard with, and fish with that already has a mounted trolling motor.
I swore to myself growing up on bass boats and ski boats that I would never own
A pontoon boat but all around fun for the family and kids and still take my dad (and new grandpa)
Fishing I just don't see any other Choice. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[MH Hawker]

i would say a tri toon with a 200 hp on it

 

[ahicks]

I'd agree if your budget is up to the task.

Otherwise, you could get away with a lot less. I've watched my next door buddy's 4 boys grow up with a '99 24' Crest III (big tubes) powered with a 90hp Merc.they bought brand new They never seemed to be lacking enough power, even if taking off on a deep water start on a slalom ski! Point being, a boat like that could be the opposite side of the spectrum. Very possible to have a lot of fun with - depending on your priorities. If pulling anything is in the cards, I wouldn't suggest anything with less power, and the bigger the tubes, the better.

 

[98Shabah]

I was in this same position as you, I've had bowriders and never could see myself with a pontoon, but I got tired of keeping a white fiberglass boat with carpet clean, and doing I/O maintenance. We just bought a new Lowe 21' tritoon with vinyl floor, dual biminis, lifting strakes, and a Mercury 115. A capacity of 13 people, no more beating ourselves to death in rough water, and plenty of shade for me. With 4 adults and some gear it does 35mph. I searched used, but was looking at mid to upper 20s for something similar in the 5-7 year old range and ended up at $30k for a brand new boat, motor, and trailer with warranties.

 

[Redneckrick]

How's the towing as far as tubing and skiing

I was in this same position as you, I've had bowriders and never could see myself with a pontoon, but I got tired of keeping a white fiberglass boat with carpet clean, and doing I/O maintenance. We just bought a new Lowe 21' tritoon with vinyl floor, dual biminis, lifting strakes, and a Mercury 115. A capacity of 13 people, no more beating ourselves to death in rough water, and plenty of shade for me. With 4 adults and some gear it does 35mph. I searched used, but was looking at mid to upper 20s for something similar in the 5-7 year old range and ended up at $30k for a brand new boat, motor, and trailer with warranties.

 

[98Shabah]

We haven't pulled anyone yet, but maybe after this weekend i'll have some insight for you as to how well it handles it.

How's the towing as far as tubing and skiing

 

[Sisa]

Have u checked out the Starcraft EX20 f4? You can add 200hp with tritoon. Not sure how it will go for tubing and skiing, but this is a great fishing boat for sure.