Pontoon Boat & Deck Boat Forum

Hi,

Looking to but a 2005 or later Party hut 30 ob with 115 or 150hp.

What should I lookout for! Would I want to look for one with, A/C

Heat . Shore power , Wired for generator. What speed would I see

with a 150hp. I like to fish, how would a trolling motor do on a 30 ft.

Party Hut. This will be my 1st pontoon and any help or info would

help me alot

Thanks

Welcome and Ed (BMR) will be along to answer any questions on that rig

I have a 2006 Party Cruiser, it's built almost identical to the Party Hut. I have a 135 hp I/O, top speed is aroud 18-19 mph. Don't expect much more from an 150 hp outboard, maybe 1-2 mph more tops. 3-4 mph less with the 115. They are built well, just have a mechanic look it over before you buy if you are not mechanically inclined. I don't fish that much on mine so I was never interested in a trolling motor for it. I use a Honda EU2000i generator and it powers the A/C, microwave, electric stove, etc. as long as you aren't using the A/C with anything else at the same time. You'll love the boat.

Plus girls seem to LOVE that thing!!!

or atleast Ed's, for some reason....

Nah it's all me, the boat helps a little

Check the deck construction. Some of the new models I looked at on the showroom at Bass Pro had plywood decks. I would look for the aluminum duradeck construction for rot protection. I just bought a 2006 32 Party Cruiser, it is a bit to handle by yourself. I've launched and recovered solo a few times, but having a deck hand or two especially in heavy wind would be a plus.

Ed and his boat is a freakin chick magnet, I'd get one just from some of Eds pictures, wait I don't think his boats in most of the pictures.........maybe I didn't notice it!