25 Pontoon Boat Accessories You’ll Be Sorry You Don’t Have!

One of the best boats for a day on the lake is a pontoon boat because you can bring friends, family, and all the gear they require for a fun day on the water. In this article, we will focus on 25 popular pontoon boat accessories you will be sorry you don’t have! Some are pontoon boat must-haves, and some are just cool pontoon boat toys. I’m a gadget guy, so putting this list of cool pontoon boat accessories was a lot of fun!

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What are some cool pontoon boat accessories?

Besides the usual pontoon boat accessories like pontoon cup holders and dock lines, some cool pontoon boat accessories you may not have thought of include floating mats, slides, and diving boards. You can even get pontoon boat-safe grills and bars.

Popular Pontoon Boat Accessories Under $50

1. Clip-On Cup Holders

4.5 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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There are a variety of options for adding cup holders to your pontoon boat for holding your beverages. We include at least two options in this article, but one of my favorite cup holders is this clip-on dual cup holder.

This is the updated version with rubberized clips that are powerful and have an impressive grip that is designed to not slip and spill your cold drinks.

The manufacturer claims these mount holders are 55% more durable than the original design.

I will add that the spring-loaded clamps are quite strong, so you will want to use both hands to clamp on the cupholder.

If you are looking for a gift, this would be a good option because you can select a color that matches their favorite college or pro sports team.

This item is reasonably priced and ships quickly on Amazon.

2. Bungee Dock Lines

5 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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One of the most stressful aspects of boating is docking a boat. With these bungee dock lines, keeping your boat snug to the dock is much easier due to the built-in elastic.

With these bungee dock lines boat wake and current will not have as much impact on your boat when docked.

As a result, you can get passengers on and off the boat safer than if your boat is tied off with traditional dock lines that do not stretch.

These bungee dock lines are offered in 4-foot, 5-foot, and 6-foot lengths. As a result, you can find the right length for your needs.

If you are an Amazon Prime member, these dock lines ship quickly and are priced affordably.

3. Blue Pontoon Boat LED Light Kit

4.5 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon| Read Reviews on Amazon]

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Have the coolest looking pontoon boat on the water with this illuminating light kit.

The kit offers a complete exterior lighting kit that includes a universal fit and wiring setup for any size pontoon boat.

The kit is an easy two-wire hookup with a red and black wire which uses low power consumption. It plugs right into your boat’s electronics and gives you a stunning look, especially after dark.

It is built with 300 LED lights that runs on 12 volts and connects to your boat battery for power.

The product ships from Ohio and the seller claims it should be to your doorstep within 1-3 business days!

4. Waterproof Helm / Console Cover

4.5 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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Boats are expensive and maintaining the appearance and longevity of your boat can be a challenge at times. This is especially true if your pontoon boat is exposed to the elements.

For this reason, boaters should use covers to protect their consoles which often includes their stereo head unit, VHF radios, steering wheel, and power control to the motor.

I have found that using a cover on my console greatly reduced sun fading from harmful UV rays and it make boat maintenance, cleanup and detailing much easier now that I use a cover.

This console cover offered by Leader Accessories offers waterproof protection and the price is very affordable for the amount of protection it provides.

It comes in multiple two colors (blue or gray) and three different sizes.

5. Stainless Towel Clips For Boats and Beach Chairs

4.5 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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After you have been playing in the water, everybody wants to wrap up in a towel to get dry. The question soon becomes, what do do with all of the wet towels?

If you hang them over the deck railing while running the pontoon boat, you are likely to lose a bunch of towels as they could fly off into the water.

If you are sitting still in a cove or anchored up in the lake, wind could still blow the towels off the railing and into the water.

For this reason, I would recommend a set of these inexpensive stainless steel towel clips. They act like giant clothes pins that you can use to secure your beach towel to the boat to let it dry out in the sun.

This package comes with 18 in a pack and they are so inexpensive on Amazon, you don’t have to give it much thought. Plus, you can leave them in a bag on the boat and not have to worry about rust since they are made from stainless steel.

6. Fender Hangers for Pontoon Railings

3.5 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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Like the above-mentioned bungee dock lines, these pontoon boat fender hanger/adjusters will greatly help with properly and quickly setting out your fenders and bumpers.

These fender hangers allow you to position your pontoon boat’s fenders to fit any dock height and they adjust in just seconds.

You can attach and detach these hangers quickly and they are designed to no scratch or stain your boat.

They fit snugly on 1.25″ square pontoon rails and you secure you fenders with 3/8″ lines.

7. Pontoon Boat Double Drink Holder

5 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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This is our second recommended drink holder. It is great for pontoon boats, runabouts, cruisers, and fishing boats. I’ve even seen these used on a custom-built 55′ Sportfishing boat!

This might be one of those, if it is good enough for them, it’s good enough for me type scenarios…

Regardless of what boat you want to use this on, it works very well, looks nice, and with the weighted vinyl flap to help secure the drink holder to the pontoon seat by tucking the flap into the seat cushion.

The size of this cup holder is good. The dimensions are:

  • Height: 4.625″
  • Width: 7.5″
  • Depth: 12.25″
  • Weight: 2.47 lbs

Popular Pontoon Boat Accessories Under $100

8. Boat Interior LED Light Kit

4.0 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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Now we are talking about adding some “cool factor” to your boat. One of my favorite times to be on a pontoon boat is with friends for an evening sunset cruise on the lake. Most other boaters have already hit the ramp and there are fewer boats on the water.

I also like it because it give us an opportunity to show off our LED light kits.

This multi-color interior light kit comes with a 2-year warranty and is built to handle the weather.

Using their exclusive bass activated technology, it allows you to visualize the beat of your music with the lights.

This kit has 26 LEDs per 24-inch strip and mixes colors that result in brilliant true color that is pleasing to the eye.

Many other kits cost well over $100, but this kit is very reasonably priced on Amazon.

9. Sand Boat Anchor

4.5 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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Have you ever seen a boat drifting away? With this SandShark 18″ sand anchor, you will never have to worry about watching your boat float away.

The SandShark boat anchor drilled down into the sand using its premium screw auger with two handles to make installation easy. One of the more practical items on the list, it’s one that pontoon boat owners shouldn’t be without.

There are other styles, but I like the fact this one has easy to grab handles for greater leverage when installing the spike into the sand.

This anchor works great for shallow water, beaches, and sandbars. All the places you would want to take your boat, but you may take a walk or get distracted and may not notice if your boat started to float away if you only beached your boat without setting an anchor.

10. Pontoon Boat Seat Cover

5.0 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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Like the console cover listed above, protecting the vinyl seats on your pontoon boat from harmful UV rays, bird dropping, spiders, and exposure to the elements, this seat cover will keep your captain chair looking its best for many years to come.

11. Stand-Up Paddleboard Boat Mounts

4.0 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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Paddleboarding has become a very popular activity for exercise and fun paddling on the water. Unfortunately, most Stand-up paddleboards are big and bulky.

If you are out on your pontoon boat and you want to take your board with you, where will you put it? If you just lay it in the boat it takes up so much room you don’t have any room to move around safely on the boat.

That where a boat mount for paddleboards comes into play.

Depending on the design of your boat, this stand-up paddleboard mount could be a great addition.

12. Faux Teak Decking Mat

5.0 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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For as long as I can remember, pontoon boats have covered their decks in marine carpet. The downside to carpet is it soaks up moisture, it can smell musty, grow mildew, and become stained.

For this reason, I have been in search of a new solution.

If you need to recover your pontoon boat decking, I suggest looking at these faux teak sheets as an alternative solution.

Not only does it look amazing, but it also is soft underfoot so it provides a little impact resistance when the water gets choppy.

13. Four-Step Folding Aluminum Boarding Ladder

4.5 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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Pontoon boats sit up high due to the deck sitting up on top of the pontoons which float on top of the water. You know this, I am not telling you anything new.

The impact of this boat deck height up above the water is the need for a boarding ladder to get you and your guest back up onto the boat safely. Pontoon ladders are standard and a safety must-have.

For this reason, I suggest you consider thins boarding ladder made from heavy duty 1’x1″ and 1″ x 2″ fluted square tubing with a satin finish.

The four steps are spaced 11″ apart and the ladder extends 37″ below the deck.

Each step is 12″ wide and 2.5″ deep so you have plenty of support for your feet as you climb up out of the water and onto your boat.

This ladder uses a quick-release system for quick install and removal when underway.

14. Aluminum Folding Dog Ladder

3.5 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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This ultra-strong two-way adjustable ladder offers your dog an easy and convenient way to get on and off the boat.

Originally designed for hunting dogs to easily retrieve ducks when hunting, it can also work for most pontoon boats, but you should measure your boat before ordering.

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The width of this dog ladder is 11-inches, so as long and your pontoon ladder is wider than 11′ wide it should be able to fit inside of the ladder and it will likely work just fine for your pup to easily get in and out of the pontoon boat.

Popular Pontoon Boat Accessories Under $200

15. Load-A-Pup: Pet Platform for Boats

4.0 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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Dog owners love their pets and want to take them everywhere. I know we are that way with our dog.

However, one of the biggest challenges with bigger and especially elderly dogs is how to get them onboard the boat after letting them cool off swimming in the water.

To solve this issue, the load-a-pup platform simply hooks to your boats boarding ladder and it offers a space for your dog to leave and re-enter the boat as they wish.

No longer do you have to be the one to pull your dog up into the boat or to help them down into the water.

The Load-A-Pup pet platform is designed to fit any boat that has a boarding ladder so I’d encourage you to take a look at this product if you like to take your dog on the boat with you!

16. Cuisinart Grill for Pontoon Boats

4.5 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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This Extreme Marine Products Cuisinart Grill has been modified to work with pontoon boats. Upgrade your snacks beyond the simple chips and sandwiches and serve your guests a hot meal.

The propane grill mounts to 1.25″ open square pontoon boat railings. The mounting brackets are made of stainless steel for long-lasting use.

The Cuisinart Grill has 145 square inches of grilling surface and is perfect for that family boating trip to the lake.

To make things even better, the grill is customized to work with the grill brackets and no tools are required for secure installation.

If you like to grill at the lake or on your boat, give this grill a consideration.

17. Boat Bar, Cup and Bottle Holder

4.0 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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This Docktail boat bar is the perfect way to complement a party on the water! I have several friends with these and they are great for entertaining on a pontoon boat.

This boating accessory includes a rod holder mount for easy installation and removal.

You can stock your boat bar with all 20 and 30-ounce tumblers, 12 oz can, bottles and more.

The boat bar is made with heavy-duty starboard so it is perfect for the marine environment.

This is a turnkey package that includes the bar, cutting board insert (for limes, etc.), Magma rod holder mount and uses stainless steel hardware. This way you know you will get many years of use out of your Doctail boat bar.

18. Five-Step Extra-Long Self Storing Ladder

4.5 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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One of the many benefits of a pontoon boat is its flexibility and aluminum build design.

Having aluminum pontoons are great because you can beach the front of your boat without worrying about damaging soft fiberglass.

Whether you are pulled up on a beach or hanging out swimming in the water, this extra-long ladder is a great addition to any pontoon boat.

The five-step ladder slides neatly under the deck when not in use. The framework is 60″ long, 16″ wide, and 4.5″ tall.

The ladder steps are 12.5″ wide and 2.5″ deep for easy access on and off your pontoon boat.

To install this ladder you will use the cross members of the pontoon deck and attach it with large self-drilling screws.

When you pull the ladder out for use, it comes out at a slight angle so it makes getting on or off the boat easier for heavier people and older users too.

This ladder will hold up to 300 lbs. due to its build quality.

Popular Pontoon Boat Accessories Under $500

19. Pontoon Boat Bow Privacy Enclosure

Not Rated Yet ⭐ [Buy on Amazon ]

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Pontoon boats can do so many things with their large deck, plentiful seating and comfortable ride on the water.

One thing long-time owners of pontoon boats will often tell you is they wish they had a way to create more cover and privacy on their boats.

This is especially true with smaller children who may want to take a nap or Mothers nursing their young.

With this Taylor Made (brand name) bow enclosure for your pontoon boat, you can create the desired shade and privacy for your friends, kids, and family.

This enclosure comes with a zippered entryway and mesh windows. It is made from durable polyester fabric and provides good height too standing at a convenient 74″ tall.

20. YakRax Kayak Storage System for Pontoon Boats

3.8 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

This kayak storage system for pontoon boats is a great way to carry a kayak along for a day on the water. This kayak rack will keep the kayak off the deck of the boat so you have full use and benefit of your pontoon boat, but you still have your kayak with you to go exploring.

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21. Rubber Dockie 9’x6′ Floating Mat

4.5 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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These 9’x6′ “junior” sized floating mats, called the “Duckling” is the perfect portable solution or when storage space is limited.

We see these all over the place. Whether anchored up in the middle of the water or tied to a dock, these floating mats look like a lot of fun for playing or just hanging out in the water.

The tuff-hide outer layer provides protection from everyday use while remaining easy on your skin.

These floating mats are made with vibrant colors in order to provide greater safety on the water. High visibility colors like green and orange help people see these mats or other stationary objects.

This floating mat comes with a 1-year manufacturers warranty.

22. Aluminum Pontoon Boat Ramps

4.5 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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This 600-pound weight capacity pontoon boat ramp is built from lightweight aluminum that will not rust and weighs just 52 pounds.

This ramp is designed for loading heavy coolers, pontoon boat equipment, and more. The ramp will make it easy to fully stock your boat with all the gear you need for a day on the water.

The platform of the ramp measures 6′ long by 24″ wide and it offers a gentle incline and a wide surface area to make loading and unloading safe.

Not only does this device make it easier and safer to load and unload gear, but it also serves as a great way for people and pets to access your pontoon boat without fear of accident or injuries associates with ladders and other means of boarding a boat.

23. Pontoon Boat Slide

4.6 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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This inflatable pontoon boat slide will make you the envy of every child on the lake. The slide is made with commercial-grade quality for long-lasting family fun on the water. And the inflatable tubes are basically pop proof.

It deflates and rolls up like a sleeping bag so you can easily store in on your pontoon boat. It can fit under a boat seat or other small storage space when not in use.

It also comes with a 12 high-pressure pump so you can easily inflate the water slide on your boat.

24. Floating Oasis Lake Pad

4.5 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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This premium floating water mat is much larger than the previously mentioned water mat. You and your family can have mini vacations on any body of water with this giant thing!

This water mat measures 6-feet by 15-feet. With this size, the mat is designed to hold over 1,500 pounds of dispersed weight so it is perfect to use with multiple friends and family.

The water mat is built with multi-layer lightweight polyethylene foam. This build method is designed to be safe, easy to clean and to be resistant to both tears and punctures.

This product is proudly made in the USA!

Popular Pontoon Boat Accessories Over $500

25. Lillipad Diving Board

5.0 ⭐ [Buy on Amazon | Read Reviews on Amazon]

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How cool would it be to have a diving board on your pontoon boat?

With the Lillipad Diving Board you can!

This product is rated for 250 pounds so it will be ideal for the entire family to have fun. The reviews have been excellent and everyone talks about how easy it is to assemble and it provides a sturdy platform.

I bet you will be amazed by everyone wanting to give it a try.

The diving board is made from heavy wall aluminum with stainless steel hardware so you will not have to deal with heavy corrosion because it is made with high-quality materials.

The lillipad diving board stows away in two sections and fits in most seating storage when not in use.

Conclusion

The purpose of life is to do what you want, with whom you want, when you want — a wise friend once told me that, and I took it to heart.

As a result, I have started stressing less and focusing more energy on creating lasting experiences and memories with friends and family.

With this list of 25 Popular Pontoon Boat Accessories, I am sure you will find something to add a little excitement to your boating activities!


PS: Please feel free to forward this list of 25 Popular Pontoon Boat Accessories to friends and family. You might also benefit from gift ideas in our boater gift ideas article.

You never know, one of these items might just arrive under your tree for the holidays! (even if you buy it for yourself!)