First, you need to get hold of pontoon covers that keep off your pontoon from the harmful rays of the sun while giving you that added protection that your precious piece of art needs. If you are looking for a fresh and warm sunny afternoon without the damaging rays of the sun, then getting your very own bimini top is a sure thing. It is some sort of canopy that you can put on top of the boat and when it is properly installed, you will have the right enough shade to shield off your skin as well as your pontoon from the sun.