PM’S Platform Boat - By Art Mikesell. You can build any kind of floating fun on top of it. We give you plans for the pontoons and deck. You Take it from there. Start with this easy to build pontoon platform and you'll have no trouble turning out a customized boat exactly to suit your needs. Of course on pontoon boat is designed for towing skiers or running in really rough water so dont try to turn it into a ski or deep-V. Actually, this one plugs along at a stately 8 mph or so. But outside of these limitations, this type of hull is one of the most practical choices for general use on small lakes and rivers. Turn it into a floating picnic pavillion, with seats, table, and stonge space for coolers and hampers. Or, a powered fishing dock with live bait, catch wells, underdeck rod storage, fish finder and anything else necessary. Or even a delux swimming station that can be moved anywhere on the lake, complete with diving tower, swimming slide, and colorful dressing tents.