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 Are All Pontoons Created Equal?
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02/02/13 10:14 PM
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JCSHEPHE
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Now I know I may sound a bit naive and the answer is no, but I am a bit overwhelmed and figured there would be a good resource on here.
Currently looking at pontoons in the 22-24' range (fish type models). There are hundreds of manufacturers. Would like to go the tri-toon route. Never owned a pontoon though. When talking to boat dealers it can be a bit confusing as they all claim to be made better than the next. I suppose I could make the decision on proximity or service level, but what about boat build?
I am looking at Avalons, G3, Lowe, Veranda, Crest, Suntracker, pretty much any fish models. In terms of the logs on em, and flooring/ride etc. does anyone have any insight?
This would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in Advance!!
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Re: Are All Pontoons Created Equal?
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02/02/13 10:32 PM
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opus
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No I would be checkin thickness of alum. logs and floor material and tris with inboard, toons must be powered to the max biggest motor aval. or youll regret it.
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Re: Are All Pontoons Created Equal?
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02/02/13 11:01 PM
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stick steering
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get what you pay for in pontoons personaly i would only go with a 3 pontoon setup
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Re: Are All Pontoons Created Equal?
[Re: JCSHEPHE]
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02/03/13 02:26 AM
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bowfin
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I have had a suntracker,and now have a 22' crest fishing model that I like much better.
It has a 90 hp motor and a 54 # trolling motor,which handles it pretty good.
Get a good anchor.
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Re: Are All Pontoons Created Equal?
[Re: JCSHEPHE]
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02/03/13 02:22 PM
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HasBen
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These people make a very nice pontoon boat. http://www.playcraftboats.com/default.html
“ When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting.”. Steve McQueen
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Re: Are All Pontoons Created Equal?
[Re: JCSHEPHE]
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02/03/13 04:31 PM
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JCSHEPHE
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Does anyone know what lifting strakes are?
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Re: Are All Pontoons Created Equal?
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02/04/13 07:43 PM
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TRH (formerly xpress00)
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Lifting strakes are aluminum "flares" at the bottom on each log. They greatly assist in lifting (planing out) the boat along with increase performance. These strakes get the boat up on top of the water. Get them.
I see you have not listed Bennington, as an owner, I would suggest looking in to them. I have a 05 model and I know they still have some fishing models to choose from, but I do not know of any changes they have made.
As others have said, you get what you pay for and if you are going to go with a TRI, maek sure you get the largest motor available, inboard or outboard.
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Re: Are All Pontoons Created Equal?
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02/04/13 08:14 PM
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opus
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If your budget is still $50k should be able to find something.Really dont hear any gripein bout toon quality, get what serves your purpose and enjoy.
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Re: Are All Pontoons Created Equal?
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02/06/13 02:55 PM
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BriannShell
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Re: Are All Pontoons Created Equal?
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02/06/13 05:37 PM
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the Bennington is the cadillac of the toons.
hands down the best toon i've seen yet.
S2 Marine 714 S. Main Quitman, Tx. 75783 www.s2marine.coms2marinesales@gmail.com Blazer Boats, Excel Boats, Sun Chaser Pontoons, Thor boats, Legend Craft Boats
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Re: Are All Pontoons Created Equal?
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02/06/13 05:49 PM
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HasBen
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“ When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting.”. Steve McQueen
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Re: Are All Pontoons Created Equal?
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02/07/13 04:43 PM
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410MAN
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Bennington is VERY well made product.#3 tubes is very good and much more stable in my opinion.
Smile while you still have teeth.
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Re: Are All Pontoons Created Equal?
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02/08/13 02:37 AM
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Poormanscat
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