10 of the Most Affordable Pontoon Boats

Family boating is more attainable than ever. To show you what me mean, we’ve put together a list of 10 great, affordable pontoon boats.

Pontoon boats remain some of the best values on the water. It’s true — you can forget about all those old stereotypes about having to be super-wealthy to be a boater. The reality is that boating is for everyone, and that’s never been more true than today with more than 90% of all boat owners today claiming household incomes of under $100,000. Thanks to some ingenious engineering, and record-low interest rates, any family can get out on the water today – especially with these amazing pontoon boats that take value to all-new levels.

So what are you waiting for? Get in on the fun with these incredible, affordable pontoon boats.

Avalon GS Cruise

Avalon GS Cruise

Available in a range of sizes from 19 to 25 feet and a choice of two different furniture layouts, the GS Cruise from Avalon puts a focus on comfort with well-proportioned seats, buttery-soft upholstery and plenty of drink holders so a cold water or soda is never far from reach.  Prices start at $23,500. Learn more here.

Barletta C-Class

Barletta C-Class

With six different floor plans from 20 to 24 feet, Barletta’s C-Class affordable pontoon boats come with many of the same features as the company’s high-end L-Class and E-Class models, including I-beam cross-members construction, Hertz Marine audio systems, standard power Bimini tops and more. Prices start at $29,999. Learn more here.

Bennington 168SVL

Bennington 168SVL

With a full-width stern bench seat that continues up the port side in the classic L configuration, big side and bow entry gates, twin bow lounge seats and a full eight-foot beam, Bennington’s 168 SVL is a smaller pontoon that’s big on value. Easy to trailer and ready for family fun, it comes with an appealing option list for endless customization. Prices start at $16,692. Learn more here.

Crest Classic LX

Crest Classic LX

Getting exactly what you want is the cornerstone of Crest’s Classic LX series, with no less than 12 different floor plans available from 20 to 24 feet. Choose from quad-lounger cruising models to rear sun pad models for water sports or versatile L-lounge layouts that do everything well. Prices start at $21,907. Learn more here.

Lowe Ultra 180 Cruise

Lowe Ultra 180 Cruise

With seating for nine people and a versatile twin bow lounger layout with a spacious L-shaped lounge in the stern, Lowe’s Ultra 180 Cruise comes with seven drink holders, plenty of under-seat storage and a nine-foot, heavy-duty Bimini top all as standard equipment on these affordable pontoon boats. Learn more here.

Manitou Aurora LE

Manitou Aurora LE

Offered in models from 18 to 26 feet in a choice of a standard floor plans with an enticing L-shaped stern lounge seat, or in RF trim with twin stern lounge seats, Manitou’s Aurora LE offers comfort and thrills in an affordable package. Best of all, all Auroras are completely redesigned for 2021 with new, upgraded furniture. Prices start at $18.062. Learn more here.

Princecraft Jazz 170

Princecraft Jazz 170

Princecraft builds a wide range of affordable pontoon boats from 15 to nearly 30 feet in length, yet the 170 Jazz remains one of its best-loved models. Compact enough for small lakes and rivers, the jazz 170 comes with a boatload of standard features including large storage compartments for gear, a stern boarding ladder, a rotomolded helm console, a transom storage bin and a Bimini top. A lengthy option list lets buyers jazz up their Jazz as they wish. Prices start at $13,141. Learn more here.

Starcraft LX 18 F

Starcraft LX 18 F

Available in floor plans from 16 to 22 feet, Starcraft’s LX pontoons come in seven different models to suit families of all sizes. The LX 18 F is compact enough to feel right at home on smaller lakes yet comes loaded with upscale features like Sea Weave flooring, a custom-molded console, a Bimini top for protection from the sun, twin bow fishing seats and a plumbed live well. Prices start at $14,305. Learn more here.

SunChaser Vista 16 LR

SunChaser Vista 16 LR

Built for fun on the water, SunChaser’s compact Vista 16 LR puts the emphasis on comfort with its plushly upholstered seating, Sea Weave flooring and standard Bimini top. A wide range of impressive options – from a trolling motor, a fish finder, a stainless steel grill and a cockpit table – ensure buyers trim the affordable pontoon boat exactly as they wish. Prices start at $13,793. Learn more here.

Sun Tracker Party Barge 18 DLX

Sun Tracker Party Barge 18 DLX

With its spacious seating, overhead Bimini top with QuickLift system, a wide side entry gate big enough to accommodate a wheelchair or stroller with ease, and plenty of underseat storage, the Party Barge remains among the most popular pontoons sold in the US. With seating for nine people and an extensive standard feature list, it’s easy to like this boat whether your aim is a bit of fishing or just relaxing on the water. Prices start at $18,395. Learn more here.