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Avalon Pontoon Boats is a

world-leading manufacturer

of award-winning luxury

pontoon boats

It started in 1972 in a pole barn in Mason, Michigan – a hand-crafted pontoon boat for the
popular small Michigan lakes. Now, Avalon is a leader as an innovative, exciting, and luxurious
pontoon manufacturer that have been tested in some of the roughest waters in the world.
High performance twin engine models, luxurious cruising models, affordable family models,
fishing models and even luxury compact models – their first priority is creating the best built,

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Avalon works every day with a highly qualified team of experienced welders, furniture makers, MID-AMERICA BOATING is a member of Ohio Marine Trades D’Arcy Patrick Egan, David G. Epstein,
assemblers and quality assurance engineers to constantly improve their models and sustain Ass’n. and is the official paper of Inter-Lake Yachting Ass’n
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the high level of quality for which Avalon is known.
With that comes the continual integration of new technology. Among some of their newest
pieces of cutting-edge technology are: water jet cutter, which provides a smoother finish and
more accurate dimensions; computer-driven Gerber fabric cutters, which allow for more precise
furniture patterns; and electronic saws, which do a better job than ever at cutting aluminum
to exact dimensions. When there is new technology on the market, the Avalon team is using it. ADVER TISERS INDEX
Avalon won the National Marine Manufacturer Association’s CSI Award for 10 consecutive
years from 2008-2019 for outstanding customer service and has one of the lowest incidences of Battery Park Marina ............................................. 15
warranty claim in the industry. Bay Area Heating & Cooling ..................................... 14
Besides being luxurious and strong, all Avalon pontoons are certified by the National Marine Brockway N. Coast Marina ...................................... 15
Manufacturer Association. In order to receive that certification, every Avalon pontoon boat has Budget Engine Rebuilders ....................................... 14
either met or exceeded the industry’s strictest quality and safety standards. Certified boats Cedar Point Marina ............................................. 13
also must pass rigorous annual inspections to retain their status. According to U.S. Coast Classifieds ................................................. 16-18
Guard statistics, NMMA Certified boats are safer than uncertified boats. Davis Publishing .............................................. 10
For over 50 years Avalon has been passionate about creating artistic pontoon designs, Dockage Available ............................................. 15
rigorous high quality, and outstanding customer service. Take a look at all of their models
and you will find a work of art for every budget, all of which include a lifetime hull warranty Edgewater Yacht Club ........................................... 11
and 10-year bow-to-stern warranty for all other components. Great Lakes Marine Surveyor .................................... 14
Mike’s Dockside of Marblehead, Ohio is the dealer for Avalon pontoon boats. For more Harbor Side Boat Sales .......................................... 12
information go to mikesdocksideservice.com, 419-734-5951. MAB Lake Erie Foundation ........................................... 8
Lakeside Yacht Service ......................................... 19
Leverty Insurance ............................................. 14
Loadmaster Trailers ............................................ 19
Maple Grove Marina ........................................... 15
Marine Tech Concepts ....................................... 7, 18
Mike’s Dockside Service ......................................... 3
North Coast Prop Tech ......................................... 14
ODNR ...................................................... 11
PlasDECK ..................................................... 6
Progressive Insurance ......................................... 4, 5
Riverfront Yacht Sales & Service .................................. 20
SAMS ....................................................... 6
Sandusky Yacht Club ........................................... 8
South Shore Marine ............................................. 9