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Re: new foam pontoon kickboat [Re: please bite me] #4614666 03/17/10 03:51 AM
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how stable is it when you set the hook.

Re: new foam pontoon kickboat [Re: please bite me] #4617400 03/17/10 08:57 PM
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I cant say that I have done a "cross their eyes" hookset as I mostly fly fish, but I wouldnt think a strong hookset would be any worse than kicking to move backwards and it is plenty stable for that. I have also made the pontoons longer which made it even more steady. (pics coming soon) I've got one for a test drive if you're interested.

Re: new foam pontoon kickboat [Re: rockhopper] #4618930 03/18/10 02:24 AM
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I have a similar styrafoam kickboat and the longer length does make it more stable. I have used one that is 54" and it was fine but the 72" length is better. Its all just a matter of what will fit in your vehicle.


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Re: new foam pontoon kickboat [Re: Mister Sir] #4618994 03/18/10 02:36 AM
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Pics as promised



Re: new foam pontoon kickboat [Re: rockhopper] #4619063 03/18/10 02:46 AM
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The above pontoons are about 58". They are sporting an optional 12" fiberglass cloth epoxied to the bottom for durability and a coat of paint to keep the water from soaking into the foam. Notice the "carcass" of foam leftover from cutting a circle out of a square. These blocks can be used for car-topping or for stacking one on top of another in a truck bed. Right on about the length Mister Sir.

Re: new foam pontoon kickboat [Re: rockhopper] #4620076 03/18/10 01:46 PM
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You that worried about them falling apart or becoming water logged?? Wish I could see the new pics at work.. dang..

So how much weight do you think the new length can handle?

Re: new foam pontoon kickboat [Re: BassFever] #4623017 03/19/10 02:29 AM
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To be safe, I'd say 250 max. I am currently working on some with 66" pontoons. They'll hold more.

Re: new foam pontoon kickboat [Re: rockhopper] #4623192 03/19/10 03:02 AM
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what is the cost for a 58" toon like you pictured? PM me.

Re: new foam pontoon kickboat [Re: TexasSteve] #4624650 03/19/10 03:37 PM
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Please PM for the cost . Love your works. Can you deliver to Garland 75040.

Re: new foam pontoon kickboat [Re: TDDNT] #4625532 03/19/10 08:14 PM
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All I can say is..."wow! I want that!"


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Re: new foam pontoon kickboat [Re: rockhopper] #4625553 03/19/10 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted By: rockhopper
one more


rockhopper, I see that you are one of those danged fly chunkers smile The folks over in the fly fishing section might find this interesting as well.


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Re: new foam pontoon kickboat [Re: rrhyne56] #4667547 03/28/10 11:51 PM
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I've Been off-line for a few days battleing a computer virus.. PMs sent.

Re: new foam pontoon kickboat [Re: rockhopper] #4700219 04/06/10 12:13 AM
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Looks like a good product,are they priced for the working man
or Christmas catalog dreams ?

Re: new foam pontoon kickboat [Re: GoneFishen] #4701340 04/06/10 03:46 AM
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I've landed on $185.

Re: new foam pontoon kickboat [Re: rockhopper] #4704874 04/07/10 01:01 AM
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That ain't a bad price,have you considered shipping or how to?
I'm in the truck freight business and stuff like that would be a challenge to move claim free.
Im about 160 miles from Boyd

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I've landed on $185.


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