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Old 09-18-2008, 03:07 PM
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Hi all, I have one quick question that has been in the back of my mind for a while. What is the difference between a pontoon boat and a power cat? Is the difference that pontoons are enclosed? Because to me they look kind of similar.
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Old 09-18-2008, 04:19 PM
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Old 09-18-2008, 04:41 PM
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Pontoons are usually each a simple shape section with a bow fashioned.

Pontoons are usually sealed with the "boat" built on top.

I would differentiate catamarns from pontoon boats as catamarans make use of the hull space for mechanical / accommodation spaces. Catamarans typically have more complicate hull sections than pontoons.
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Old 09-18-2008, 06:51 PM
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Ok, that is kind of what I was thinking. But now can I ask what the difference is between a Power cat and a tunnel hull?
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