pontoon boat frame failures

[cpierce]

I am looking at both new and used pontoons, so I have some questions for all you knowledgeable people.

I know that there have been some frame failures in some pontoon boats. What I am wondering is if there is any particular models that have most of the problems. And if the failures are due to something like rust.

Is there anything that could have been watched out for, or if there was an area that could have been painted or reinforced ahead of time? On a used model what would you check?

So if you had a failure or know of a failure could you say what model and why you think it failed? And could you say if you think there was something you or the manufacturer could have done to improve or prevent it.

Thanks!!
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