If you plan on hanging out at the lake, a pontoon boat is a good idea. If you will use your boat for water sports, a water ski or wake board boat is best.
[header] How to buy a boat [title] Determine what type of boat you want. [step] What do you plan on using your boat for? Do you plan on fishing, sailing, cruising, tubing, or water skiing? The type of boat you buy will depend on your answer to those questions. [substeps] If you plan on using your boat primarily for fishing, look for a fishing boat.