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I need some help i want to build a dive boat out of my old ass pontoon boat any sugestions
concentrate on a good ladder... or a near water level or submerged platform
Fred
yea i was looking at ladders the other day
I cant seem to get any pictures out but drop me a email an I will send some.  Aluminum is my speciality.
Jeff
yea my e-mail is tduffy84@yahoo.com
I converted an 18 ft pontoon for diving. LADDER is key , I broke 4 of them befor I bought a Wind line sport diver . Comes with mount altho you will need something under your boat to fasten to. Call me for more detail I can't type and this takes forever

                                        Randy
       
Older pontoons tend be too small, four divers with gear is about max weight.  You also can't cruize with any speed when weighted down.  I modified an old aluminum ladder and mounted on side of boat, using the pontoon as support.  Must be able to hinge out of the water.  A big motor will be wasteful, adds weight and can't cruize fast anyhow.
If you can add a third pontoon, do it.