Inflatable pontoon boats come in different designs based on transport, propulsion, occupants, and water bodies. They can be framed or frameless and used on lakes or seas with safety features.
All inflatable pontoon boats have bladders, or pontoons, made of a strong material and can be inflated or deflated as needed for easy transport. There are different designs based on ease of transport and storage, method of propulsion, number of occupants, and the bodies of water in which they are used. Different types of inflatable pontoon boats include framed or frameless, motorized or self-propelled, and lake or sea boats. The word “inflatable” in the name of these boats sometimes refers to the pontoons alone and not the entire boat.
All inflatable pontoon boats have frames. The difference between framed and frameless boats is the construction of the frames. A traditional framed inflatable pontoon boat has a metal frame, usually constructed of aluminum, and pontoons are attached to the frame. The frame of a “frameless” boat is constructed of similar or equal material to pontoon boats and, like pontoons, is easily inflated and deflated. This makes these craft lighter than their framed counterparts and allows them to be stored in much smaller areas.
Inflatable pontoon boats that are designed for use on lakes are typically lightweight craft, making it easy to transport from a vehicle to the water. They are usually built for one or two boaters, but can be designed to carry more people. Some boats of this class can accommodate small outboard motors, but most are powered by paddles or oars. These craft can be framed or frameless.
Stronger inflatable pontoons are available for use on the open sea or even rivers, although they can also be used on lakes. These boats typically use an outboard motor and can accommodate two to four riders, although some can accommodate more than four people. Inflatable boats that are designed for use at sea usually have additional safety features. Their pontoon boats are usually built with three or more separate chambers, so if a pontoon wall is punctured, only one chamber will deflate, with the remaining chambers keeping the boat afloat.
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