12 Best Pontoon Boat Accessories for Florida Sandbar Days
We see a lot of pontoons in the shop, and the owners who enjoy them most have a few things in common: they anchor quickly, have shade, play music without killing the battery, and keep their furniture protected from the sun. Here's what we recommend, in order of impact.
1. An anchor that holds in sand and grass
Pontoons catch a lot of wind. A box-style anchor sets quickly in sand and grass, and a Fortress fluke anchor is light and holds extremely well in sand and mud.
Slide Anchor Box Anchor, Medium$139.99, view details →
Fortress FX-7 Aluminum Anchor (4 lb, boats 16–27 ft)$139.99, view details →
2. Bungee dock lines
Bungee lines stop the constant jerking at a busy dock or sandbar.
Extreme Max BoatTector Bungee Dock Line (Pair)$34.99, view details →
3. Shade
A properly sized bimini makes a 95°F afternoon tolerable.
Taylor Made 3-Bow Bimini Top with Boot$299.99, view details →
4. A real cover
Sun is the number-one destroyer of pontoon furniture.
Classic Accessories StormPro Heavy-Duty Pontoon Boat Cover$299.99, view details →
5. Marine audio
Marine stereos and speakers are sealed against water and UV. Car audio isn't.
Fusion MS-RA210 Marine Stereo with Bluetooth$249.99, view details →
Fusion EL Series 6.5 in. Marine Speakers (Pair)$109.99, view details →
6. UV protectant for the seats
303 Marine UV Protectant, 32 oz$26.99, view details →
7. A swim ladder that's easy to climb
Garelick EEz-In 3-Step Telescoping Boarding Ladder$129.99, view details →
8. USB charging at the helm
Blue Sea Systems 12V Dual USB Charger Socket$34.99, view details →
9. Safety gear for a full deck
Pontoons carry a lot of people, and you need a life jacket for each one plus a throwable.
Onyx A/M-24 Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket$99.99, view details →
Type IV Throwable Flotation Cushion, USCG Approved$24.99, view details →
10. Underwater lights
Lumitec SeaBlaze X2 Underwater LED Light$349.99, view details →
Or grab the bundle
Our Sandbar Day Bundle packages an anchor, dock lines and a throwable at a lower price than buying them separately.
Pontoon Sandbar Day Bundle$199.99, view details →