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Design Your Dream Boat: A Guide to the Laker 712 3D Configurator

Building the perfect pontoon is now as easy as clicking your mouse. Here's how to use our interactive 3D builder.

Welcome to the future of boat buying! We know that visualizing your perfect pontoon can be tough when you're just looking at a list of options. That's why we launched the Laker 712 3D Configurator. This interactive tool lets you design your custom pontoon boat from the ground up, see your changes in real-time, and get instant pricing. Whether you're at your computer or using your smartphone, here is everything you need to know to start building.

See your custom pontoon come to life in full 3D before you buy.

Explore Every Angle

The left side of your screen (or the top on mobile devices) features a live 3D model of your boat. You can click and drag your mouse (or swipe with your finger) to rotate the boat a full 360 degrees. Want to see the deck texture? Just use your scroll wheel or pinch your screen to zoom in. We've also included quick-view camera buttons at the bottom of the viewer so you can instantly snap to the Front, Side, Rear, or Top angles with a single click.

Choose a Starting Point

On the right side of the screen, you will find the configuration menu. If you want a head start, click one of the buttons under "Popular Configurations" (like the 712 DLX, Night Rider, or Oasis Lounge). This will instantly load a fully themed boat that you can then tweak to your liking. Prefer to build from scratch? Skip the presets and jump right into the dropdown menus below to build your boat piece by piece.

Colors & Finishes FENCE PANEL COLOR METAL FINISH Standard Aluminum Powder Coated Rugged Liner

From powder-coated rails to trolling motors, every option updates your model instantly.

Customize Every Detail

As you click through the menus, your 3D model and total price will update instantly. You can personalize everything:

  • Structural Setup: Choose your rail heights, entry gates, fence panel cladding, and interior floor plan.
  • Colors & Finishes: Select your decking, upholstery colors, and vinyl graphics. Upgrade to premium powder-coated or rugged liner finishes for your rails and pontoons.
  • Power & Rigging: Equip your boat for the water by selecting a primary rear motor, adding a bow-mounted trolling motor, and configuring your battery storage.
  • Accessories: Add comfort and utility features like a Bimini top for shade, custom boat covers, fishing rod holders, tables, and navigation lights.

Standout Features We Loved Building:

  • Instant Shipping Estimator: No more guessing! Enter your 5-digit ZIP code at the bottom of the options list, and the system will instantly calculate estimated freight shipping to your location.
  • Downloadable PDF Quotes: Want to think it over? Click "Download Quote PDF" to generate a professional document featuring images of your custom boat from four different angles and a complete line-item breakdown of your pricing.
  • Easy Sharing: Click the "Share Configuration" button to copy a unique link to your exact build. Send it to a friend, family member, or one of our sales reps!
  • Live Pricing: Keep an eye on the bottom of your screen to see your Total Estimated Price and current lead times update with every single click.

In conclusion, building your Laker 712 is almost as fun as taking it out on the water. Once you've perfected your design, simply click "Review & Add to Cart" to see a full summary and proceed to our secure checkout. Head over to the configurator now and see what you can create!

The Directboats Team • March 3, 2026 • Online Tools
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