West coast pontoon builders

[old jim]

It seems that most posters on this site are in the midwest or the south. Anyone know of west coast
pontoon boat builders??? Regards, old jim

 

[5150abf]

Re: West coast pontoon builders

The farthest west I can think of is Oklahoma, Silverwave I believe, most others are midwest or East coast, there are one or 2 in the Carolinas and Tracker is in Missouri.

Alot are in my area and there used to be ALOT more, I am in Northern Indiana and now we have Bennington, Godfrey( Aqua Patio, San Pan ect) Southbay, Smoker Craft-Starcraft-Sylvan (now one company) Harris Kayot and I think there is one more I can't think of.

It is probably due to the lack of water out west, there just aren't that many lakes so the manufacturers set up near thier market which is the mid west, there are probably 15 lakes within an hour of me here in Northern Indiana where out west you may have to drive an hour or more to find water.

I am with Bennington and while we ship boats all across the country and to Canada 90% or our buisness is in the midwest so that is where we set up shop

 

[old jim]

Re: West coast pontoon builders

Thanks, 5150abf

 

[fatchance]

Re: West coast pontoon builders

the seattle area had some at some point. Cecil Johnston 253-931-5526 of Washington Dock Builders was one.
http://www.dockkit.com/ not sure if they are still in business. here is a pic of one of their pontoons.

 

[smclear]

Re: West coast pontoon builders

I think there is one more I can't think of.

The missing manufacturer would be JC (North Webster).

 

[5150abf]

Re: West coast pontoon builders

You are correct sir, I knew I was missing someone and they have been around for long time.