Question: questions to ask when buying a used pontoon?
Answer: Shift and throttle linkages. Are they greased? ... 
Laminate. This is to check the pontoon boat underneath the surface and see if it's overpriced or not. ... 
Point where the hull meets the deck. Another sign of poor workmanship is if this part has lumps or dents.
Flooring. ... 
Gauges. ... 
Furniture.