I have a 16' Alumaweld DB and have never rowed a pontoon boat although given the difference in weight of the two crafts I don't doubt for a minute they are easier to row. One thing I have always noted about pontoons tho is that the rower for the most part must stay seated. I'm sure there are larger models that allow some walking or standing however. Around here things get damn cold in the winter and I cannot imagine being forced to stay seated all day, yikes. Where are you going to put the propane bottle and heater? My boat is incredibly stable and walking/ standing is safe at all times. Can you plug from a pontoon boat? Also, half of fishing for me is sharing the day with friends and family, what better way to do that than in a DB? Good luck!!

RM