Tritoon

A pontoon with a third center tube, which buys speed, power and a better ride in chop.

The third tube changes the boat: more buoyancy to carry bigger engines, less lean in turns, and a ride that stays composed in the boat wakes and wind chop a two-tube pontoon slaps through. Tritoons are what tow tubes properly and hold plane with a full deck.

If your day involves tow sports or a long run down the Waterway on a busy Saturday, the tritoon upgrade is usually the best money on the rate card.

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