| Premier Marine is one of the boat industries top | | | | gates stable and strong. Premier also as released a |
| pontoon manufacturers. And the reason is simple, | | | | new color scheme in 2010 featuring black colored |
| Premier's philosophy is "building a better boat starts at | | | | doors and siding that looks great. Look for other |
| the bottom." Here are 5 reasons why Premier makes | | | | pontoon manufactures to release a similar look after |
| one of the best pontoon boats on the market today. | | | | following Premier's lead. |
| Heavy Duty Tubes and Nosecones - Premier starts | | | | Decking - Premier attaches a 7-ply, 3/4-inch pressure |
| with heavy-duty 0.90 gauge aluminum multi-chambered | | | | treated marine grade plywood to the frame using an |
| 23" to 27" tubes as well as.100 gauge aluminum | | | | average of 10 stainless steel Tekfasteners per |
| two-piece hydrodynamic nosecones. And their splash | | | | crossmember. That's more than 300 on a 25 foot |
| deflectors are integrated into the tube, not welded on. | | | | pontoon. Unlike pre-drilled decks that are bolted, which |
| This ensures the strongest possible structure. In | | | | allows water to leak through the frame, Premier's |
| addition, oversized heavy-duty M-brackets attach the | | | | Tekfasteners are attached with high-speed drills |
| pontoon to the boat deck which offers greater | | | | directly into the Z-channels, generating enough heat to |
| strength and stability. A feature I found interesting is the | | | | sonic-weld the fastener to the frame. The decks are |
| tube vents prevent the pontoon tubes from filling up | | | | then sanded, filled and leveled for a smooth surface to |
| with water if they get punctured. | | | | adhere the high-quality marine grade carpeting. |
| Crossmembers - Premier uses 16-inch on-center | | | | 100% Wood-Free Furniture - Premier's lifetime |
| Z-channel crossmembers on it's tubes which are | | | | warrantied rotocast furniture has been covered with a |
| bolted to the M-brackets with stainless steel fasteners. | | | | stain-resistant NANO Block vinyl since 2008. The seat |
| While the industry standard is 24-inch, Premier Marine | | | | bases are built with a rotocast that's lighter and |
| uses 16-inch on-center crossmembers to dramatically | | | | stronger than wood for increased durability. They use |
| increase stability by preventing racking and twisting of | | | | an integrated drainage system to allow water to easily |
| the frame. They also use extra Z-channel | | | | flow off the seats. Most importantly all of the furniture |
| crossmembers to support the strongest all-aluminum | | | | including our captain's seats, couches and fishing chairs |
| transom in the industry. | | | | is guaranteed 100% wood-free. While most other |
| Superior Rails and Gates - The railing and gates | | | | pontoon manufacturers claim to use wood-free |
| systems are secured to the deck using patented rail | | | | furniture, it's not uncommon to find wood hidden in their |
| spacers to allow for faster drying of the deck and | | | | seats, backs and bases. |
| carpet. An industrial-strength silicone caulk is applied to | | | | Here are just 5 reasons Premier Marine makes a |
| each panel to ensure a quiet ride. Two heavy-duty | | | | great pontoon. Check out my next article which will |
| hinges, with a similar design and strength as a | | | | highlight all of the fun features and options on a |
| heavy-duty home door hinge, keeping the pinch-free | | | | Premier pontoon boat. |