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Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered Advice
Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered Advice

Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered AdviceRob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 5By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Marin...

The Real Cost of Owning a Pontoon in Maine: What a Master Technician Wants You to Know Before You Buy
The Real Cost of Owning a Pontoon in Maine: What a Master Technician Wants You to Know Before You Buy

Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 4By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryI've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry, and I can tell you something ab...

Pontoon vs. Tritoon: Which Is Better for Maine Lakes? A Master Technician Explains.
Pontoon vs. Tritoon: Which Is Better for Maine Lakes? A Master Technician Explains.

Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 3By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryTwo pontoons or three?It's one of the most common questions we hear from people shoppi...

Avalon & Tahoe Platinum Edition Pontoons: What's Included in Every Package?
Avalon & Tahoe Platinum Edition Pontoons: What's Included in Every Package?

Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Special EditionBy Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryThere are a lot of things I believe you can live without on a pontoon boat.My...

8 Pontoon Features a Master Technician Would Never Overlook (Even If Nobody Else Notices Them)
8 Pontoon Features a Master Technician Would Never Overlook (Even If Nobody Else Notices Them)

Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 2By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryI've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry, and I've developed a few habits....

Which Avalon Pontoon Is Right for Your Family? Start Here.
Which Avalon Pontoon Is Right for Your Family? Start Here.

My biggest piece of advice? Buy the boat you'll still love five or ten years from now—not just the one that looks good sitting in the showroom.I've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry a...

🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!
🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!

Last year, we came for the two-strokes.This year… NOBODY IS SAFE. 💀Two-stroke. Four-stroke. Old. Underpowered. Unreliable.If your outboard motor has been terrorizing your summers, consider this you...

October Boat & Outboard Savings at Clark Marine: Suzuki, Honda & Crestliner Promotions
October Boat & Outboard Savings at Clark Marine: Suzuki, Honda & Crestliner Promotions

Fall might mean the end of another boating season in Maine, but October is bringing another round of manufacturer savings for anyone thinking about a new boat, a repower, or getting a head start ...

Boat Repower in Maine: Is It Time to Replace Your Outboard?
Boat Repower in Maine: Is It Time to Replace Your Outboard?

Boat Repower in Maine: Is It Time to Replace Your Outboard? Everything You Need to Know About Repowering Your Boat—and Why More Maine Boaters Are Choosing Clark Marine's Freshwater Repower Center...

The Beginner Boater's Buying Guide: How to Pick the Right Boat and the Right Dealer
The Beginner Boater's Buying Guide: How to Pick the Right Boat and the Right Dealer

Boat shows are a strange experience the first time. Walk into the Augusta Civic Center any spring weekend and you're surrounded by boats, salespeople, financing offers, and fifty different things y...

Not All Pontoon Boats Are Built the Same
Not All Pontoon Boats Are Built the Same

If you’re shopping for a pontoon boat, it’s easy to assume they’re all pretty similar. Same general shape, same basic setup, same experience on the water. And on the surface, that might look true....

Avalon Pontoon Trim Levels Explained: How to Pick the Right One for Your Family
Avalon Pontoon Trim Levels Explained: How to Pick the Right One for Your Family

If you’re shopping for a pontoon boat and you’ve landed on Avalon, good call. But then you look at the lineup and there are six different trim levels, dozens of floorplans, and enough options to ma...

What Makes Avalon Pontoons Different? A Look Under the Surface
What Makes Avalon Pontoons Different? A Look Under the Surface

Most boat shoppers focus on what’s above deck: the furniture, the layout, the features. But the real difference between an Avalon pontoon that lasts and one that doesn’t? It’s underneath. 🔩 Built ...

Avalon Pontoons

Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered Advice
Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered Advice

Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered AdviceRob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 5By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Marin...

The Real Cost of Owning a Pontoon in Maine: What a Master Technician Wants You to Know Before You Buy
The Real Cost of Owning a Pontoon in Maine: What a Master Technician Wants You to Know Before You Buy

Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 4By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryI've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry, and I can tell you something ab...

Pontoon vs. Tritoon: Which Is Better for Maine Lakes? A Master Technician Explains.
Pontoon vs. Tritoon: Which Is Better for Maine Lakes? A Master Technician Explains.

Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 3By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryTwo pontoons or three?It's one of the most common questions we hear from people shoppi...

Avalon & Tahoe Platinum Edition Pontoons: What's Included in Every Package?
Avalon & Tahoe Platinum Edition Pontoons: What's Included in Every Package?

Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Special EditionBy Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryThere are a lot of things I believe you can live without on a pontoon boat.My...

8 Pontoon Features a Master Technician Would Never Overlook (Even If Nobody Else Notices Them)
8 Pontoon Features a Master Technician Would Never Overlook (Even If Nobody Else Notices Them)

Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 2By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryI've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry, and I've developed a few habits....

Which Avalon Pontoon Is Right for Your Family? Start Here.
Which Avalon Pontoon Is Right for Your Family? Start Here.

My biggest piece of advice? Buy the boat you'll still love five or ten years from now—not just the one that looks good sitting in the showroom.I've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry a...

Boat Buying

Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered Advice
Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered Advice

Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered AdviceRob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 5By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Marin...

The Real Cost of Owning a Pontoon in Maine: What a Master Technician Wants You to Know Before You Buy
The Real Cost of Owning a Pontoon in Maine: What a Master Technician Wants You to Know Before You Buy

Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 4By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryI've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry, and I can tell you something ab...

Pontoon vs. Tritoon: Which Is Better for Maine Lakes? A Master Technician Explains.
Pontoon vs. Tritoon: Which Is Better for Maine Lakes? A Master Technician Explains.

Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 3By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryTwo pontoons or three?It's one of the most common questions we hear from people shoppi...

Avalon & Tahoe Platinum Edition Pontoons: What's Included in Every Package?
Avalon & Tahoe Platinum Edition Pontoons: What's Included in Every Package?

Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Special EditionBy Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryThere are a lot of things I believe you can live without on a pontoon boat.My...

8 Pontoon Features a Master Technician Would Never Overlook (Even If Nobody Else Notices Them)
8 Pontoon Features a Master Technician Would Never Overlook (Even If Nobody Else Notices Them)

Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 2By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryI've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry, and I've developed a few habits....

Which Avalon Pontoon Is Right for Your Family? Start Here.
Which Avalon Pontoon Is Right for Your Family? Start Here.

My biggest piece of advice? Buy the boat you'll still love five or ten years from now—not just the one that looks good sitting in the showroom.I've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry a...

🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!
🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!

Last year, we came for the two-strokes.This year… NOBODY IS SAFE. 💀Two-stroke. Four-stroke. Old. Underpowered. Unreliable.If your outboard motor has been terrorizing your summers, consider this you...

October Boat & Outboard Savings at Clark Marine: Suzuki, Honda & Crestliner Promotions
October Boat & Outboard Savings at Clark Marine: Suzuki, Honda & Crestliner Promotions

Fall might mean the end of another boating season in Maine, but October is bringing another round of manufacturer savings for anyone thinking about a new boat, a repower, or getting a head start ...

September Boat & Outboard Savings at Clark Marine: Suzuki, Mercury & Crestliner Promotions
September Boat & Outboard Savings at Clark Marine: Suzuki, Mercury & Crestliner Promotions

Fall might mean the end of another boating season in Maine, but if you’re thinking about a new boat or repowering the one you already own, September is bringing some of the strongest manufacturer ...

Boat Repower in Maine: Is It Time to Replace Your Outboard?
Boat Repower in Maine: Is It Time to Replace Your Outboard?

Boat Repower in Maine: Is It Time to Replace Your Outboard? Everything You Need to Know About Repowering Your Boat—and Why More Maine Boaters Are Choosing Clark Marine's Freshwater Repower Center...

The Beginner Boater's Buying Guide: How to Pick the Right Boat and the Right Dealer
The Beginner Boater's Buying Guide: How to Pick the Right Boat and the Right Dealer

Boat shows are a strange experience the first time. Walk into the Augusta Civic Center any spring weekend and you're surrounded by boats, salespeople, financing offers, and fifty different things y...

Not All Pontoon Boats Are Built the Same
Not All Pontoon Boats Are Built the Same

If you’re shopping for a pontoon boat, it’s easy to assume they’re all pretty similar. Same general shape, same basic setup, same experience on the water. And on the surface, that might look true....

Avalon Pontoon Trim Levels Explained: How to Pick the Right One for Your Family
Avalon Pontoon Trim Levels Explained: How to Pick the Right One for Your Family

If you’re shopping for a pontoon boat and you’ve landed on Avalon, good call. But then you look at the lineup and there are six different trim levels, dozens of floorplans, and enough options to ma...

What Makes Avalon Pontoons Different? A Look Under the Surface
What Makes Avalon Pontoons Different? A Look Under the Surface

Most boat shoppers focus on what’s above deck: the furniture, the layout, the features. But the real difference between an Avalon pontoon that lasts and one that doesn’t? It’s underneath. 🔩 Built ...

Is It Time to Trade Your Boat? 5 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore.
Is It Time to Trade Your Boat? 5 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore.

Is It Time to Trade Your Boat? 5 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore. Owning a boat is a lifestyle investment that brings freedom, fun, and unforgettable moments on the water. But like all investments, b...

Crestliner Jon Boats vs. Outreach Series: Which Utility Boat Is Right for You?
Crestliner Jon Boats vs. Outreach Series: Which Utility Boat Is Right for You?

Crestliner Jon Boats vs. Outreach Series: Which Utility Boat Is Right for You? When choosing between Crestliner's Jon boats and Outreach series, understanding their distinct features and intended ...

 Fishing Pontoon vs. Traditional V-Hull Fishing Boat: Which Is Right for You?
Fishing Pontoon vs. Traditional V-Hull Fishing Boat: Which Is Right for You?

🎣 Fishing Pontoon vs. Traditional V-Hull Fishing Boat: Which Is Right for You? When selecting the ideal fishing boat, anglers often weigh the benefits of fishing pontoon boats against traditional ...

Boating Basics

The Real Cost of Owning a Pontoon in Maine: What a Master Technician Wants You to Know Before You Buy
The Real Cost of Owning a Pontoon in Maine: What a Master Technician Wants You to Know Before You Buy

Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 4By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryI've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry, and I can tell you something ab...

Which Avalon Pontoon Is Right for Your Family? Start Here.
Which Avalon Pontoon Is Right for Your Family? Start Here.

My biggest piece of advice? Buy the boat you'll still love five or ten years from now—not just the one that looks good sitting in the showroom.I've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry a...

Events

🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!
🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!

Last year, we came for the two-strokes.This year… NOBODY IS SAFE. 💀Two-stroke. Four-stroke. Old. Underpowered. Unreliable.If your outboard motor has been terrorizing your summers, consider this you...

Maintenance & Service

Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered Advice
Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered Advice

Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered AdviceRob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 5By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Marin...

The Real Cost of Owning a Pontoon in Maine: What a Master Technician Wants You to Know Before You Buy
The Real Cost of Owning a Pontoon in Maine: What a Master Technician Wants You to Know Before You Buy

Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 4By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryI've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry, and I can tell you something ab...

🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!
🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!

Last year, we came for the two-strokes.This year… NOBODY IS SAFE. 💀Two-stroke. Four-stroke. Old. Underpowered. Unreliable.If your outboard motor has been terrorizing your summers, consider this you...

News & Events

🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!
🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!

Last year, we came for the two-strokes.This year… NOBODY IS SAFE. 💀Two-stroke. Four-stroke. Old. Underpowered. Unreliable.If your outboard motor has been terrorizing your summers, consider this you...

October Boat & Outboard Savings at Clark Marine: Suzuki, Honda & Crestliner Promotions
October Boat & Outboard Savings at Clark Marine: Suzuki, Honda & Crestliner Promotions

Fall might mean the end of another boating season in Maine, but October is bringing another round of manufacturer savings for anyone thinking about a new boat, a repower, or getting a head start ...

Programs

🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!
🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!

Last year, we came for the two-strokes.This year… NOBODY IS SAFE. 💀Two-stroke. Four-stroke. Old. Underpowered. Unreliable.If your outboard motor has been terrorizing your summers, consider this you...

October Boat & Outboard Savings at Clark Marine: Suzuki, Honda & Crestliner Promotions
October Boat & Outboard Savings at Clark Marine: Suzuki, Honda & Crestliner Promotions

Fall might mean the end of another boating season in Maine, but October is bringing another round of manufacturer savings for anyone thinking about a new boat, a repower, or getting a head start ...

September Boat & Outboard Savings at Clark Marine: Suzuki, Mercury & Crestliner Promotions
September Boat & Outboard Savings at Clark Marine: Suzuki, Mercury & Crestliner Promotions

Fall might mean the end of another boating season in Maine, but if you’re thinking about a new boat or repowering the one you already own, September is bringing some of the strongest manufacturer ...

Repowers

🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!
🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!

Last year, we came for the two-strokes.This year… NOBODY IS SAFE. 💀Two-stroke. Four-stroke. Old. Underpowered. Unreliable.If your outboard motor has been terrorizing your summers, consider this you...

October Boat & Outboard Savings at Clark Marine: Suzuki, Honda & Crestliner Promotions
October Boat & Outboard Savings at Clark Marine: Suzuki, Honda & Crestliner Promotions

Fall might mean the end of another boating season in Maine, but October is bringing another round of manufacturer savings for anyone thinking about a new boat, a repower, or getting a head start ...

September Boat & Outboard Savings at Clark Marine: Suzuki, Mercury & Crestliner Promotions
September Boat & Outboard Savings at Clark Marine: Suzuki, Mercury & Crestliner Promotions

Fall might mean the end of another boating season in Maine, but if you’re thinking about a new boat or repowering the one you already own, September is bringing some of the strongest manufacturer ...

Boat Repower in Maine: Is It Time to Replace Your Outboard?
Boat Repower in Maine: Is It Time to Replace Your Outboard?

Boat Repower in Maine: Is It Time to Replace Your Outboard? Everything You Need to Know About Repowering Your Boat—and Why More Maine Boaters Are Choosing Clark Marine's Freshwater Repower Center...