Ive kicked this idea around for about 2 years as well. I just dont see myself in a pontoon. I like the idea of it being a bit easier, but in the long run I dont think it is. I dont have carpet, i hose my deck off. Thats easier. The toon still need to be clean, you cant by a bennington and not take care of it. I really dont believe its easier, if you buy a piece of crap toon then maybe, but im not a "buying a piece of crap" guy. So for us, we are staying with the Magic, or getting another deck. Im VERY interested to see the Nordic 26 deck soon.