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Please get the
proper boat for the occasion as too many people are hiring
the wrong boat trying to save a few dollars. What are you really
getting for your money? Be realistic If
the boat is maxed out or overloaded with more people OR MORE WEIGHT
than recommended, this is
dangerously unsafe, uncomfortable and makes for a bad experience.
First figure out how many guests you plan on
inviting and approximate weight, this will determine how big of a
boat you need.
Decide on a budget, plan for
food, drinks, ice, music, etc., Choose a
theme for the party.
Pontoon and Ski Boats come in many sizes and are rated for a specific
number of people with so much weight. Some rental companies rent you
the boat with you as driver and some provide their own
driver. Some rental companies furnish gas at no additional
charge and some don't. Do you want to ski, fish, swim or
crank the stereo up and dance the night away? Most if not all small pontoons do not have toilet
facilities, and it is not safe to stand up while moving with
very limited room especially on a ski boat if you are trying
to max out the number of people. Be safe and comfortable, USCG
is now using an average weight of 185 lbs per person.
Example: if a boat is rated for 19 persons or 2800 lbs you would all
have to average under 148 lbs and
that includes ice chest, food, gear, etc. or 12 people at an
average of 200 lbs = 2400 lbs which also includes the
driver, so how much does everyone weigh? Most ski boats only
hold 6-8 people of average weight and there is no room to
walk around and stretch your legs.
NOTE:
16 oz = 1 lb or 1 case of 12 oz cans =
almost 20 lbs, 4 cases of drinks with ice and food weigh
about 100 lbs.
There are also different engine sizes,
different horsepower and single or twin engines.
Remember that loaded weight and engine size/hp has everything to do
with boat speed.