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Outboard Engine Considerations for Pontoon Boats

Kyle Peterson
Jan 26, 2018

Pontoons boats are enjoying a surge in popularity among recreational boaters â€“ performance and amenities make them appealing to those who enjoy a wide range of boating to include fishing.

Wired2Fish staffer Ryan DeChaine discusses pontoon powering considerations, and why his family opted for a lightweight, high-performance four-stroke specifically equipped with a lower gear ratio and beefed up gearcase.

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Kyle Peterson

Kyle is the resident adventurer with an adept eye for a good shot and the training and expertise to bring a lot of dynamic content to Wired2fish videos. His underwater footage and aerial photography help set Wired2fish’s content apart from the masses. He’s an avid freshwater angler adept at catching a lot of different kinds of fish in a lot of different ways and places.