Structure and assembly for recessed deck portion in pontoon boat

Abstract

A pontoon boat is provided that includes at least two pontoons running longitudinally beneath the boat and providing buoyancy thereto; a deck framework mounted above and connected to the pontoons; a deck mounted on the deck framework; a recessed deck portion extending downwardly through the deck and the deck framework, the recessed deck portion forming a cavity into the deck including a bottom and side walls forming a basin extending into and beneath the deck; and at least one seat adjacent the recessed deck portion and mounted to the deck.

1 . A pontoon boat comprising:
 a first pontoon and a second pontoon;   a plurality of cross members extending between the first pontoon and the second pontoon;   a first seating area having a first floor at a first height; and   a second seating area having a second floor at a second height lower than the first height, the second seating area being longitudinally forward of the first seating area, the first floor and the second floor each intersecting a longitudinal center plane of the pontoon boat, wherein the first and second pontoons and the plurality of cross members, in combination, form a deck frame, the first and second pontoons being integral members of the deck frame.