Is there anything more satisfying to an adrenaline junkie than a boat that goes above and beyond in its performance? We’re talking about innovative designs with just the right amount of horsepower (with maybe a little to spare) that handles beautifully, gets your heart beating and knocks your socks off. Who needs socks on a boat anyway?
Whether you’re a hardcore water sports enthusiast or simply enjoy high velocities, these next four models are great examples of what makes an excellent performance pontoon. From speed to handling, these boats will have you ricocheting across the water in no time, plus we’ve compiled a list of some of the top performance pontoons and deck boats available in 2020.
Avalon Catalina Platinum
Do you like going fast? Avalon’s Catalina Platinum Rear Lounge with the Waveglider High Performance package will feed your need for speed, allowing you to control your boat your way. The Waveglider package gives you an integrated motor pod and a 58-gallon built-in fuel tank. You can also expect the highest performance with the help of this high performance package since it includes six lifting fins, a wave shield and SeaStar hydraulic steering. Oh, and did we mention there’s a ski/tow bar too? You’ll be flying across the water, having the time of your life in no time with the Catalina Platinum Rear Lounge.
LOA: 27’ 6”
Beam: 8’ 6”
Max People: 14
Max HP: 200hp
Fuel Capacity: 58 gal.
JC TriToon SportToon 24TT HTH
If you’re looking for a comfy pontoon with some rumbling power, check out the SportToon 24TT HTH from JC TriToon. Not only does the boat handle like a dream, but it boasts the maximum horsepower of 350 ponies with the HTH package. This kind of power will be more than sufficient for all your high-speed cruises around the lake. Naturally, the SportToon is built with the same high quality and attention to detail for which JC TriToon is famous. With a sleek design and impressive power, you’ll never want to stop revving this boat’s blistering quick engine.
LOA: 24’
Beam: 8’ 6”
Max People: 15
Max HP: 350hp
Fuel Capacity: 49 gal.
PlayCraft X-Treme 2700
You’ll never feel limited with PlayCraft’s X-Treme 2700. This boat is on a level of its own when it comes to power and speed handling. The X-Treme 2700 includes PlayCraft’s Triple Toon Package which gives you RAC-R-FINS and X-Treme surface piercing nose on each pontoon. Not to mention, there isn’t any shortage of luxury on the vessel, which goes perfectly hand-in-hand with the boat’s speed and handling. The overstuffed seats and ample lounging areas offer the perfect place to stretch out. Depending on your mood, you can either kick back and relax or zoom across the lake at heart-racing speeds.
LOA: 27’ 5”
Beam: 8’ 6”
Max People: 15
Max HP: 350hp
Fuel Capacity: 30 gal.
Sylvan L3 LZ
If you’re in boating for the thrills and can’t ever seem to get enough when it comes to performance, you should check out Sylvan’s L3 LZ. This boat is rated for a maximum of 150 horsepower, but if you get the third tube, that rating jumps up to a maximum of 300 horsepower. Obviously if you’re an adrenaline junkie, choosing the option of getting that third tube isn’t even a question. The L3 LZ is also rated for 12 passengers so you’ll have room for all your friends and family to take a fun and heart-pounding fast sprint across the water.
LOA: 23’ 10”
Beam: 8’ 6”
Max People: 12
Max HP (w/ Third Tube): 300hp
Fuel Capacity: 38 gal.
Complete List of Performance Models:
Avalon Catalina Platinum
Barletta L-Class L25UC
Bayliner VR5
Bennington QX Sport
Bentley Elite 223 Admiral
Caravelle Razor 247 UR
Crest Caribbean Series (LX, RS, Platinum)
Crestliner Rally DX w/V3 Action Package
Crownline 265 SS
Cypress Cay Cabana
Godfrey AP 235 UL
Hampton 2785 HSP
Harris Solstice
Hurricane SD 2690 OB
JC TriToon SportToon 24TT HTH
Landau Signature 2300 Cruise
Leisure Kraft 2435LX Prestige Series Triple Pontoon
Lexington 519 Extreme
Lowe SS230 Walk-thru
Manitou X-PLODE RFX
Misty Harbor SKYE S-2385SU
Montego Bay ST8524-BR-DLX Sport Toon
NauticStar 243 DC Dual Console Deck Boat
PlayCraft X-Treme 2700
Princecraft Vogue 25 XT
Qwest LS 820 RLS w/Gen. II Triple Tube Pkg.
Reata by Ranger 223C
REGENCY 230 LE3 Sport
South Bay 25 Sport Arch
Sliver Wave SW7
Starcraft SLS 3
Starcraft StarStep 221
Stingray 212 SC
SunChaser Geneva 22 LR DH Sport
SUN TRACKER PARTY BARGE 22 XP3
Sylvan L3 LZ
TAHOE 1950
Tahoe Pontoons LTZ w/Waveglider Package
