This article was originally published by Boating New Zealand on 10 February 2025.

Barletta’s decision to introduce Seakeeper Ride to the pontoon market marks a genuine shift in how these boats perform underway. For the first time, pontoon owners gain access to active stabilisation technology that directly targets comfort, control, and confidence once the boat leaves the dock.

The partnership between Barletta Boats and Seakeeper brings Seakeeper Ride to pontoons as an industry first. Until now, active underway stabilisation has largely been reserved for monohulls and larger powerboats. Pontoons, despite their popularity, have remained underserved in this area.

Seakeeper Ride works by actively managing roll, pitch, and yaw while the boat is moving. Using onboard sensors and proprietary software, the system automatically makes real-time adjustments without any input from the skipper. On boats up to around 55 feet, it can reduce pitch and roll by as much as 70 percent. The result is a ride that feels calmer, more settled, and far less fatiguing, particularly when running into chop, crossing wakes, or carrying uneven passenger loads.

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