Fishing Frenzy

Have you noticed how many people use pontoon boats for recreation and fun activities? Many of these owners have started to use this palace of floating enjoyment for other activities too, such as hauling and pulling. By using a pontoon boat instead of a larger vessel oceanographers have been able to get closer to coral reefs giving them the opportunity to take outstanding photographs. Scientists can also use the smaller pontoon boats for studying animals and collecting data for research. For smaller fishing companies they can use the pontoon boat to transport their fishing crews, allowing them to take several workers out at the same time which saves money on less manpower to operate a larger boat also saving on the high cost of fuel.

Scientists have tried to get close to whale pods to study their daily ocean habits, but with large vessels it is almost impossible. By using the inflated pontoons they can get very close to the pods by anchoring the pontoon and quietly studying them. Using the inflatable pontoon allows the scientist to draw closer to a colony of seals or sea lions where a larger boat would be viewed as a threat to these animals. By gently trolling a smaller pontoon boat the sea lions and seals are not as stressed out or feel threatened with the noise and commotion. As an invaluable tool, the inflatable pontoon can be used to meet the researchers needs.

Many times scientists will dart dolphins with a tag while they are studying them. The tag allows the dolphin to be monitored and is also used for a tracking system. Using the smaller craft such as an pontoon boats to tag the animals is a great example of why scientist prefer the pontoon. Dolphins have actually come up to the pontoon boat to check it out, making the darting and tagging opportunity very easy. The dolphins coming up to the smaller pontoon and not feeling threatened is just another reason to use pontoons.

If a scientist wants to go and study marine life on a secluded island, he wouldn't want to use a large sea vessel due to the problems of docking safely. The motor and rudders would be ripped to pieces by the rocky terrain underwater. To solve this problem, just carry an inflatable pontoon boat on board the vessel. It just takes ten minutes to assemble and inflate the pontoon. It doesn't come much easier than that. When the pontoon is ready the scientist will be able to travel to the island and gather their information then troll on back to the larger vessel when they are finished. Another perfect example of how using the smaller inflatable pontoon makes it possible for scientists to complete their job.

Ocean photographers like to use pontoon boats when the water is rough because these boats are easier to manager. A pontoon could be used in the rain forest to travel from area to area in the dense forest for additional help to the photographer. Pontoons are now utilized for other reasons than just fun times because of its versatility, durability and rugged design