One Name Keeps Topping the List When Looking for the Best Riding Pontoon.

When Premier Marine introduced their very first Performance Tritoon Xperience (PTX) design in 2002, little did they know that it would forever change the pontoon industry. Spearheaded by marine engineer and high performance boat designer Fred Cotey, PTX represented the industry’s first performance pontoon. The genius was its ability to deliver runabout-like handling and stability while retaining the spacious and comfortable deck that pontoon fans loved. Soon after, the industry took notice, and other brands introduced their own tritoon designs.
Not one to sit back and rest on its laurels, Premier introduced the next generation PTX in 2024. It was a design that further elevated pontoon performance with a ride that was smoother, sharper, faster, and more efficient than the previous design.

Today, triple tube pontoons are considered the flagship for most brands. With three tubes, most can accommodate more people and gear than a traditional twin tube. Tritoons are also known for their greater stability, especially in rough water. Because of these attributes, nearly every manufacturer now offers their own version of a tritoon. Still, the question on everyone’s mind remains. Which one is best, and which one delivers the best ride in the industry?

When it comes to the design itself, it’s safe to say Premier’s PTX continues to set the standard with its hydrodynamic-optimized center tube and integrated reverse chine design. Difficult to perfect, and even more difficult to manufacture, it’s a design no one else has. This unique center tube is then paired with tapered nose cones, fully-welded inward-facing lifting strakes, performance sheeting, and spray deflectors. When all these attributes come together, you have a one-of-a-kind tritoon design that cuts drag, creates lift, and delivers a ride that feels more planted and is super responsive.

While other competitors make a strong case with their own triple tube designs, not one of them can measure up to PTX. Despite add-on lifting strakes, unique tube shapes, and wave management gimmicks, when paired head-to-head with PTX the difference is one you can feel and measure. In testing, PTX delivers quicker planing, tighter turning with more speed, and greater efficiency which means you can get more performance while also using less fuel.

Test results have shown up to 15% faster top speeds over the previous PTX design; up to 17% lower planing speed; improved fuel efficiency up to 17% across RPM ranges; and a 5% tighter turning radius while maintaining more speed through the turn. What those numbers mean is you get to spend more time on the water doing what you love with more confidence and more smiles. Whether pulling tubes, heading to a favorite sandbar, or just soaking up the day with family, PTX does it all with more confidence and more comfort.

But Premier PTX is more than just data. It’s an exceptional ride that you can feel from the moment you step onboard. You’ll feel how PTX grips the water, how it easily slices through unsettled waves, and feels more stable. Perhaps one owner summed it up best by simply calling PTX the “Cadillac” of pontoons. 

Of course, Premier’s PTX hull is only part of the story. Thanks to the PTX design, Premier offers more storage with an expansive center locker that delivers up to 218% more volume than other tritoons. Plus, PTX has also allowed Premier to further innovate with revolutionary and award-winning results like Troll & Stow and the all-new Command Anchor. 

At the end of the day, the best riding pontoon comes down to how it makes you feel every time you throttle up. Premier’s Performance Tritoon Xperience (PTX) does more than just measuring up, it continues to lead by delivering that unmistakable combination of comfort, performance, and confidence. See PTX in action, or better yet, visit a Premier dealer and schedule and test ride to feel the wow for yourself.