The best engine

[37fordtruck]

I am in the market for a 22 or 24 foot pontoon boat with 25 inch pontoons. It will probably be a Godfrey Sanpan or Aquapatio. I can get an 04 Sanpan 220re with a Yamaha f115 or an 04 Aquapatio 240re with a Suzuki df115 or df140. Neither boat has 3 pontoons. I don't mind spending extra money for the df140 if there is no down side to this much hp on a pontoon. It will be used for cruising and pulling toys, thus the reason for these engine choices.<br /> I welcome any and all comments good or bad on these engines and boats.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: The best engine

fordtruck <br /><br />If you can handle the cost, by all means get the largest motor the boat is rated for. You will not regret it, especially on a Pontoon. Been there and it's no fun owning a toon that's underpowered, although the 115 would push it along at a good clip and serve your needs. I would still opt for the Aquapatio 240 with the DF140 if money is no object. Good boat, Good Motor... On a side note, if I had it to do again, I would go with the 3 logs. Much Better ride in choppy water, better re-sale value and you get better speed out of them using the same motor. They also keep you drier, when in rough water, as they sit higher. Just a thought...

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: The best engine

If you want to go fast, get a deck boat. I personally don't see much point of putting more than 100Hp on a 22' to 24' pontoon. That still gives you plenty of power for pulling a skier. Even a 75 will pull a skier behind a pontoon.