From Omaha Marine Center, Against the Current The Lake Life Playbook is your all-season guide to boats, lake life, lift/docks, service, and pro shop gear - plus the winter shop: skis + snowboards + tuning. Practical advice, real opinions, and the stuff most dealers won&#39;t say out loud. No Fluff. Just Truth.

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Pontoon shopping? Brandon and guest Adam, a pontoon specialist at Omaha Marine Center, cover it all in this episode of Against the Current: pontoon vs. tri-toon vs. sport-toon, horsepower restrictions by lake, buoyancy and passenger capacity, Godfrey and Premier lineups and pricing, electric motor options, popular layouts, trailer and zebra mussel rules, tow bar limits, lifting strakes, and the fiberglass Hurricane Fun Deck. Everything a first-time pontoon buyer needs before heading to the dealership.

This week on Against the Current, Brandon is joined by Adam, pontoon specialist at Omaha Marine Center, for a deep dive into buying your first pontoon boat. They talk through pontoon vs. tri-toon vs. sport-toon, how local lake horsepower limits factor into the decision, and why buoyancy and capacity are pushing more buyers toward tri-toons. The conversation covers Godfrey and Premier model lineups and pricing, electric pontoon options, popular deck layouts, trailer and zebra mussel considerations, tow bar safety, lifting strakes, and the Hurricane Fun Deck as a fiberglass hybrid option. A must-listen for anyone shopping for a pontoon this year.

Pontoons vs. Tri-Toons: What First-Time Buyers Need to Know

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Why does this dealership carry MasterCraft, and how do you choose between the NXT, XT, X, XStar, and ProStar? In this episode of Against the Current, Brandon walks through the full lineup, build quality, the Surf Star surf system, the redesigned X Series, Meridian audio, in-house trailers, and MasterCraft&#39;s 5-year warranty, plus advice for first-time buyers and a reminder on wake-responsible surfing. Whether you&#39;re comparing brands or narrowing down a series, this one&#39;s a practical buyer&#39;s guide from the people who sell and ride these boats every day.

Breaking down the MasterCraft lineup: NXT, XT, X, XStar & ProStar

Brandon breaks down MasterCraft&#39;s full lineup, NXT to XStar, and how to pick the right one.

Inside the MasterCraft Lineup, NXT, XT, X, XStar & ProStar Explained

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Thinking about buying a boat in the Midwest? There&#39;s a lot more to it than just picking one you love online. In this first episode of Against the Current: The Lake Life Playbook, Brandon from Omaha Marine Center sits down to break down everything first-time boat buyers need to know before they spend a dime. From Nebraska lake rules and horsepower restrictions to boat storage costs, lift capacity, and the hidden costs of boat ownership that catch most people off guard.Brandon covers how to figure out which boat actually fits your lake, why asking the right questions matters more than the price tag, what to look for when inspecting a used boat before you buy, and why the boating world has changed so much in just the last five years. Whether you&#39;re trying to figure out how much a pontoon costs, whether a wake boat is worth it, or just where to even start as a first time boat buyer, this episode will save you time, money, and regret.Topics covered include pontoons vs wake boats vs bowriders, triple toon benefits, private lake restrictions, used boat inspections, boat storage in Nebraska, lift capacity, and how to find a dealership you can actually trust for service.Against the Current is brought to you by Omaha Marine Center in Omaha, Nebraska, your guide on the water.

First-Time Boat Buyer Guide: Lake Rules, Hidden Costs, and Finding the Right Boat in the Midwest

Brandon from Omaha Marine Center breaks down everything first-time boat buyers need to know before they hit the water. In this episode he covers how to match the right boat to your lake, what hidden costs of boat ownership to expect, how to inspect a used boat, and the difference between pontoons, wake boats, and bowriders. If you&#39;re a first-time boat buyer in Nebraska or the Midwest, this is the episode to start with

Buying Your First Boat: What Nobody Tells You

No Fluff. Just Truth.

From Omaha Marine Center, Against the Current The Lake Life Playbook is your all-season guide to boats, lake life, lift/docks, service, and pro shop gear - plus the winter shop: skis + snowboards + tuning. Practical advice, real opinions, and the stuff most dealers won't say out loud. No Fluff. Just Truth.