Sun Tracker Pontoon Wiring Diagram (2024)

FAQs

How many gallons of gas does a SUN TRACKER pontoon boat hold? ›

Average Dry Weight: 2080 lbs. Average Package Weight: 3745 lbs.

Pontoon Boats

Most pontoons have a small outboard motor to propel them through the water. The larger the pontoon is, the more powerful this outboard motor. Usually, pontoon boats can be operated with the same unleaded fuel you use in your car.

If you are shopping in the 21-24 foot pontoon range and plan on carrying 8-10 passengers, a 150-175hp engine with a triple pontoon is a great all-around pontoon boat choice.

As a general rule for pulling pontoon boats, I recommend a vehicle that advertises a towing capacity of at least 2,500 pounds (1,133kg) more than the actual package weight of the boat, gear and trailer. In general, I'd say a truck that advertises it can tow 5,500 pounds is adequate for towing most pontoon boats.

Pontoon boating is more fun when friends and family come along. Before you buy a boat, consider how many people you expect to carry on it. For one to five people, a 15-foot-long boat is sufficient. For six to 10 people, you'll want something in the range of 16 to 21 feet.

Weight. The most crucial difference you'll see in a fiberglass vs. aluminum pontoon boat in terms of performance has to do with weight. Fiberglass is heavier than aluminum, so if you're comparing fiberglass and aluminum boats with the same engine, the aluminum boat will be faster and more fuel-efficient.

As a result of their wide shape and dual hulls, pontoon boats are designed not to flip over and are equally unlikely to capsize.

An anchor light is the visible light on a boat when it is anchored at night to provide better visibility and safety. The navigation light must be visible from a 360-degree angle and a distance of 2 NM and positioned above all other navigation lights at the highest point of the vessel.

What is a lot of hours on a pontoon boat? ›

Most boat experts say that 1500 hours on a boat is considered a lot. But if you are buying a boat with more than 1500 hours, it does not automatically mean that it is not worth buying. The key thing to consider more than the engine hours is its usage and how well it has been maintained.

Like other vessels, the lighter the pontoon, the less effort it will take to propel it, increasing its speed. That explains why manufacturers specify the maximum number of passengers for any design, ensuring the pontoon isn't overloaded. The better you manage the weight, the faster your pontoon boat should go.

The DLX models feature two 24"-diameter high-buoyancy multichambered pontoons with internal bracing. The XP3 models feature three 26"-diameter high-performance multichambered pontoon logs with welded-on lifting strakes and internal bracing.

The average pontoon uses about 5 gallons each hour.

The suggested additional tank size for pontoon boats ranges from a 12-20 gallon tank.

Pontoon Boat

Pontoon boats can burn anywhere from 5-25 gallons per hour.

Pontoon boats are known for their fuel efficiency, thanks to their lightweight construction and design. The pontoons create less resistance in the water, reducing fuel consumption and allowing you to cover more distance on a single tank.