Ask the Experts | Which Pontoon Boat Is Right For You?

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[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Lucida Grande, Arial, sans-serif]Pontoon boats are one of the top selling boat types and have been for the past few seasons. There's plenty of reasons for their popularity, key among which is how they have evolved from the slow cocktail cruiser to a planning, versatile all around family boat.[/FONT]

[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Lucida Grande, Arial, sans-serif]Online research is clearly the number one way to start searching for your new pontoon boat. Attending boat shows and simply walking into your local dealer to check the selection is next. But, have you ever wondered what it would be like to test the latest pontoon and deck boats-months before they start showing up at the winter boat shows?[/FONT]

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[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Lucida Grande, Arial, sans-serif]The most popular magazine dedicated to pontoon and deck boats is aptly named, "Pontoon & Deck Boat Magazine" (PDB) and this September they are looking to give pontoon boat shoppers the chance to test a broad selection of the newest pontoon boats.[/FONT]

[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Lucida Grande, Arial, sans-serif]Each year, PDB tests the brand-new models before anyone else. It's called the PDB Shootout Boat Test.[/FONT]

[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Lucida Grande, Arial, sans-serif]They then dedicate an issue of their publication to those new boats as well as feature them later in the season.[/FONT]

[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Lucida Grande, Arial, sans-serif]For the first time ever, PDB magazine is opening up their annual Shootout Boat Test to the public to help celebrate their 20th anniversary. PDB Days will be a two-day event that kicks off on Friday morning on September 19th at Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Mo., on beautiful Table Rock Lake.[/FONT]

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[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Lucida Grande, Arial, sans-serif]PDB is not only providing demo rides on many of the 2015 models, but the feedback from boaters will be heard directly by the boat builders' representatives. Your feedback could appear in the magazine's print and online review of the variety of boats that will be tested this year. Each boater would be one of the Shootout crew members, which should earn you a lifetime of bragging rights.[/FONT]

[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Lucida Grande, Arial, sans-serif]This unique one-of-a-kind venue will offer exhibitor displays both on the dock and inside the showroom of a magnificent resort that overlooks the lake.[/FONT]

[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Lucida Grande, Arial, sans-serif]However, PDB Days is more than just an opportunity to see the newest boats on the water. The unique one-of-a-kind venue will also offer exhibitor displays-both on the dock and inside the showroom that will focus on products and services specifically geared toward our favorite type of boats.[/FONT]

[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Lucida Grande, Arial, sans-serif]The event will include a sunset tie-up/evening cruise, music by country singer Billy Brown and a great opportunity to meet PDB staff members, forum members, friends and family. To top it off, PDB is give away a pontoon boat package.[/FONT]

[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Lucida Grande, Arial, sans-serif]For more information on PDB Days visit www.pdbmagazine.com/pdb-days or follow their Facebook page for updates.[/FONT]