Why Choose a Triple-Tube Pontoon Boat

When it comes to pontoon boat design, the number of tubes is a key factor. While traditional two-tube pontoons remain popular, seasoned boaties are turning to 3 tube pontoon boats for their superior safety, performance and stability. Whether you’re cruising the Mooloolaba canals or fishing in Noosa River, the additional tube offers clear advantages that make a significant difference to your boating experience.

Superior Safety + Stability

When you’re on the water, safety is paramount. Two-tube pontoons boats are great for leisurely canal cruising and on calm rivers, but if you’re planning to launch on open waters, you’re going to need a 3 tube pontoon boat to tackle rougher conditions.

Triple-tube pontoons (also known as tritoons) provide superior stability on the water. The third tube boosts buoyancy, helping to distribute weight more evenly and keep the boat level, even if the water gets choppy. When you’re carrying passengers and gear, this extra stability provides peace of mind, especially for families with kids on board. And you’ll enjoy a smoother, more comfortable ride, even over longer distances.

The added buoyancy of a three-tube pontoon allows the boat to plane more easily over the water rather than being pulled down by drag, and less drag means better fuel efficiency. The triple-tube design also means the boat rides higher on the water, lifting at the front at higher speeds. This reduces strain on the hull, especially in rough conditions.

Higher Speeds For Bigger Adventures

If you’re after a pontoon boat that has the versatility to handle coastal waters, tow water skiers, and host a tranquil sunset cruise, then the advantages of a 3 tube pontoon are hard to ignore!

Drawing inspiration from triple-tube pontoon racing in America, where the third tube has long been used to maximise both speed and stability, we’ve adapted these principles to create the perfect pontoon for recreational boating in Australia. With a LAGEE pontoon boat, you can choose the motor option to suit your boating adventures.

Better Handling + Turning Performance

For agile handling and sharper turning capabilities, the triple-tube pontoon is the better option. The third tube, centred in the middle, acts as a pivot point that allows the boat to lean into a turn, reducing the drifting or skidding that 2 tube pontoons are known for. This makes the boat far easier to control in tight manoeuvres, allowing for safer navigation in rivers, estuaries, and around other boats.

Two-tube pontoon boats can lean outwards during sharp turns, making them harder to steer and less stable, especially in rough water and windy conditions.

Launch Your Dream Boating Lifestyle with LAGEE Aquatic

All LAGEE pontoons are assembled in-house on the Sunshine Coast, to ensure high-quality construction, durability, and compliance with Australian marine conditions. We rigorously test our pontoons in various water conditions so you can be confident your LAGEE will deliver the performance and reliability needed to thrive in local waterways.

Take a closer look at our range of premium triple-tube pontoon boats designed to suit a variety of on-water lifestyles. The Mooloolah (19 ft) for tranquil cruising, The Bribie (21 ft) for effortless entertaining, and The Noosa (25 ft) for family days spent on the water.

Contact the team at LAGEE Aquatic to discover your perfect pontoon!