Winter has arrived and many people in the midwest are already weary of the cold temperature, the gusty wind, and the heavy, wet u. Fortunately, even those of us who live where the temperatures are below freezing for days, and even weeks, at a time can make the decision to vacation to a warmer location. Some people, in fact, abandon the winter weather of their main home and head to a place where it is warm enough to enjoy pontoon boats year round.
With a boat deck that is far above water, pontoon boats provide the perfect way to enjoy the warm winter weather at a lake where the temperatures never drop below freezing.
When was the last time you had to spend the day shoveling instead of out enjoying the warm weather on a lake? From used boats at a lake house to fishing pontoon boats that you can rent for the weekend, it is important to make sure that you have a way to escape the cold days of winter.
When Was the Last Time You Escaped to a Warm Weather Adventure on the Lake?
There were an estimated 11.86 million registered recreational boating vessels in the U.S. as of 2016, but some of these boats are in places where they have to be stored away for several months a year. Fortunately, there are a number of people who have pretty easy access to a lake. Perhaps because of this reason, fishing was actually the second most popular U.S. outdoor activity as of 2016. In addition to contributing to the enjoyment of individuals, boating also contributes to the nation’s economy. In fact, U.S. retail sales for new boats, engines, and other marine accessories in 2016 totaled an estimated $17.9 billion.
Even if you do not live in a place where the weather is warm enough to let you enjoy lake life year round, it is important to realize that you can always find a vacation spot where you can enjoy life out on the lake. A warm weekend on the water is a great way to escape the cold weather and the accompanying snow shoveling. Even if you cannot make it to a warm weather vacation this year, maybe you can check out the local used boats for sale so that you are ready for the warmer weather where you live.