Tips, guides, and local know-how from The Boat Broker, the Lake Havasu brokerage for boats, RVs, and classic cars since 1986. Whether you are buying your first boat, getting ready to sell, or planning your next day on the Colorado River, our team shares what we know right here.
For a Lake Havasu family buying their first boat, a 22-24 foot pontoon with 115-150 HP is the most forgiving and versatile choice. Pontoons are…
Arizona law does not set a specific speed limit for family boating, but common sense and conditions are the legal standard. With young children aboard,…
Most family-oriented boats — pontoons, deck boats, and bowriders — can tow a wakeboarder at recreational speeds, though the wake is smaller and the experience…
Top family activities on Lake Havasu by boat: anchoring at a sandbar for swimming and beach play, tubing at moderate speeds (great for all ages),…
Arizona requires children under 12 years old to wear a USCG-approved life jacket at all times while on a moving vessel. The life jacket must…
Boating with toddlers on Lake Havasu is common and can be done safely with the right precautions: a properly fitting infant or toddler life jacket…
A family of six needs at minimum a 20-22 foot boat with adequate seating for all passengers. A 22-24 foot pontoon is the most practical…
Pontoon boats offer more deck space, greater stability, and higher passenger capacity — making them the top choice for sandbar days and larger family groups.…
Family boat safety features to prioritize: full perimeter railing or walkthrough gate with latch, non-slip deck surfaces, swim platform with boarding ladder, life jacket storage…
Pontoon boats are generally the best choice for families with young children in Lake Havasu. Their wide, flat deck minimizes the risk of falls overboard,…
