Pontoon Boat & Deck Boat Forum

Well, after lurking around here for several years picking up all the info I could. We finally pulled the trigger on our first boat. It's a 2013 SouthBay 522SL, tritoon with a 150hp Yamaha. We're super happy. This boat had absolutely everything we were looking for. It's currently in a slip on Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA. We have a lot to learn and looked like circus clowns trying to get the cover on it today. Thank you guys for ALL your input and help. Also, big thanks to the guys at Gainesville Marina who really made us feel like family. Sales was great, the on water orientation was terrific. Great guys up there.

That looks very nice !!!

Beautiful boat... Congratulations....

Congrats! Beautiful boat!!

Very nice boat, in a nice marina--on a great lake.

Since I have covered storage, I only use my mooring cover seasonally--November to April. They're such a pain to install, and it takes a very strong grip to get the snaps snapped.

Very nice toon!

Enjoy the toon.

Be sure to have the "Admiral" help you "Christen" it in an appropriate manner!

very nice!

Great pics, Welcome aboard. Those rear facing lounges would be great for watching you tubers or skiers which 150hp should pull nicely!

Glenn

Nice ride! How does she run?

Nice boat

You did good

Thanks guys! We took her out last night for our first sundown cruise. Very nice, will bring dinner next time.

It's topping out at about 35mph with the 150hp. With the tritoon and the power assist steering, it will turn on a dime. The last time I drove a boat, I was on my dad's knee, so I'm just taking it super easy right now, staying out of everybody's way, learning where I can go and can't go. My docking ability though… not so pretty.

Congratulations! We just bought a used boat from someone on Lake Lanier. What a beautiful lake! Ours was sitting in a slip at Sunrise Cove. I was surprised at how inexpensive slip rental is there. It's more expensive up here in Indiana.