Ride the Wave

Elephant-Like Pontoon Boats

The View From Here

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Pontoon boats are unlike any other boats such as kayaks, rowboats, canoes and speed boats. They are slower, almost elephant-like because of their size and lack of quickness in the water.

During the summer, Pontoon Boats are a common sight on the lake where I live.

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What is a Pontoon Boat? As you can see, it is flat-bottomed and floats on two or more large metal tubes called pontoons which are usually made of aluminum.

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Sometimes they even tow some fun-loving kids.

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This type of boat, run by an outboard motor, is stable and provides a spacious platform. Activities from this boat lend well to fishing and cruising.

Sometimes pontoon boats venture into the Cove, right out my window.

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Mostly, though, they stay out on the open water of the lake.

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When snow begins to appear in the corners, we know that it is almost time for Pontoon Boats to leave the water for winter storage.

For one last journey, even a pet is enjoying himself.

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Sometimes even a Flamingo catches one last ride.

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Taking the ‘elephant’ out of the water for the winter is not for the faint of heart.

Step one is getting the Pontoon Boat to the boat launch.

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Step two is getting it loaded onto the boat trailer.

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I am used to seeing boats stored this way:

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What was THIS? I’d never seen THIS before.

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Let’s look closer.

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From another angle.

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Thus began my writing adventure into the world of Pontoon Boats.

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Dawn Ulmer, a follower of Jesus and a retired Registered Nurse, has enjoyed writing since the age of 19 when she wrote ‘My Philosophy of Nursing’. Presently, she is enjoying writing on Medium, her favorite platform.

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