Stay away from the front of the boat.
Never let anyone approach the front of the boat. The front of the boat is the most dangerous part of the boat!
A person can fall off the front of the pontoon boat and then get funneled to the motor. This is how most people get hurt on boats.
Wear a Life Jacket. Even with a life jacket the motor will grind up anything in the way. Stay away from the front of the boat.