Customer Renovation Stories

Rookie Rebuilder to Pontoon Pro: Justin’s 2002 Crest Sport Restoration

Rookie Rebuilder to Pontoon Pro: Justin’s 2002 Crest Sport Restoration

Pontoon Renovation Rundown 

When Justin Kase, Florida, took an old 2002 Crest Sport off his friend’s hands, he took the opportunity to create something special, even without being an expert.

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Boat

2002 Crest Sport (20 ft)

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Scope

Complete Overhaul

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Timeline

2 years

Products Used

Before & After Renovation

Before

After

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Friendly Donation To Boat Renovation

Justin Kase had no prior pontoon restoration experience before he became the owner of a used boat from the early 2000s. Justin took his time and dove into this awesome pontoon rebuild with the help of some YouTube videos and PontoonStuff products to bring his vision to life.

Bringing a 20-Year-Old Boat Back to Life

Over two years, Justin replaced nearly every component on his decades-old pontoon.

After shopping at PontoonStuff, Justin installed his new decking with our teak woven vinyl flooring kit to top it off. He also added new-and-improved seating and a console, redid his electrical system, and majorly upgraded lighting.

Justin enhanced his boat’s new look with a refresh on the exterior fence paneling, a center polytoon for added stability, and a Bimini top to cap the finished look. Finally, a much-needed engine swap upgraded performance to keep this boat cruising.

Boat Renovation Tutorials For Any Skill Level

The biggest challenge for Justin was learning the ropes from scratch as a newbie to the boat rebuilder world. But the payoff was worth it!

How did Justin get the hang of things on his own to achieve such a stunner of a boat? He watched plenty of YouTube videos on pontoon remodels and utilized free PontoonStuff resources.

Many people ask what kind of boat I have and where I got it. I’ve even had a few people offer to buy it.

- Justin Kase

From Learning Curve to Lake Luxury

He may have gone into this as a rookie, but Justin’s determination and careful planning over the past two years allowed him to renovate a pontoon that turns heads at the dock.

Justin’s advice to other boaters: take the time to do it right, and enjoy the process. You’ll be a pro in no time!

Starting Your First Pontoon Rebuild? We Can Help!

PontoonStuff has all the products you need to transform your pontoon into the boat of your dreams. Check out our Restoration Resources and see how easy it is to get back on the water in style! 

For guidance on navigating common restoration pitfalls, check out videos from West Michigan boating expert, Tom’s Toons.