Wisconsin State Journal
Party barge Plies Lake Monona
The screened porch floating on Lake Monona is not a delusion or a remnant of a house that collapsed into Lake Delton and mysteriously found its way to another body of water.
The tentative name for this peculiar vessel is Badger Barge, and it's the result of a mistake made last summer by Joe Shulla, of Madison. Shulla, who constructs decks and piers for a living, had been hired by a Texas couple to build a screened porch attached to a pier on Twin Lake in Barron County.
Everybody loved the finished product ...
Bring the luxuries from home right down to the waters with our product. A cross between a house boat and a pontoon boat allows Pontoon Porches to provide a superior level of comfort.
Madison, WI, June 8, 2009 - Pontoon Porch Llc. Rental base is located on The East Side Club lakeshore property at 3537 Monona Drive. This rental service is perhaps the most innovating boat product to come along in the past 25 years, Pontoon Porch offers maximum stability while gliding through the water which allows guest from all walks of life to enjoy this unique boating experience.
Pontoon Porch is a floating deck with a screened in porch on board, measuring 14x10 ft there is enough space for twelve people to relax comfortably. On board you will find comfortable porch furniture, a bathroom, gas grill, along with a bar loaded with a vast array of wines.
The creator and owner of Pontoon Porch Joe Shulla said “My boats provide something for everyone, if you love the outdoors this is perfect, if you prefer to stay home on your porch without the bugs, this is perfect too.”
That’s what is so great about this product, it is safe for children, wheelchair accessible, and dog friendly so every one can have a chance to get out on the water and absorb what nature has to offer. Shulla states “I’m not here to get rich, I’m here to see the faces of the people after they come in from spending time on my boats. Knowing that I’m able to contribute to memories that people will carry with them is overwhelming.”
For more information feel free to stop by The East Side Club in Madison and check out the pier where the boats are docked. You can reach Mr. Joe Shulla by phone at 608-575-2550. You can also gain more information on Pontoon Porch Llc. and view photos at the website.
Mr. Joe Shulla of Madison created the idea behind Pontoon Porch Llc. With over forty years in woodwork engineering Shulla has come up with a way to use his talents to provide a great service to the people in his community. Shulla’s intention for Pontoon Porch Llc. is to get as many people on board his boats and out on the waters of Lake Monona, giving everyone a chance to see how wonderful life on the lake can be.
