Bassboy15 Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 I am considering getting this pontoon boat. I have some questions however 1. Are these boats safe? 2. How big of a lake could they go on without tipping? 3. How many mph of wind do you think they could take? Thank You! Bboy Quote
Schaefer Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 I don't have experience with these, but to me it looks pretty darn safe. Its low profile which will decrease the chance of tipping/ rollover etc. and all your weight sits directly in the middle which would even things out. I don't think i would wanna go too far out in a lake with it especially if its a bit choppy. Personally I would take that thing over a canoe any day. Quote
Oscar O. Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 I'm not sure how many mph of wind it could take but I'm sure you could get an anchor that would work for it! Even a bunch of rocks in a net attached to a long string of rope! ;D Quote
jerbs Posted January 3, 2008 Posted January 3, 2008 Safe, real safe. I've been in 4 ft rollers out here in Clearlake with mine. And 15+mph winds on the Delta. I've pretty much been anywhere a boat could go. These things are a blast. Quote
Super User Jimzee Posted January 3, 2008 Super User Posted January 3, 2008 I go through class 3 rapids in mine. I'm sure it will take anything a lake can dish out. Quote
cpr1 Posted January 6, 2008 Posted January 6, 2008 I own a pontoon similar to the one pictured. I load mine up pretty good and would estimate that I'm putting at least 250+ lbs on it when I'm out bass fishin'. It is very stable and have fished in rivers and lakes in high wind condition. Been around 2-3' rollers and boat wakes without any problem. I'd recommend purchasing an inflatable pfd that you can wear at all times when on the water. Just in case Quote
huskertko Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 I have had one for about 2 years now, they are very stable and I would say very safe. They are great for small lakes, ponds, etc, or even larger lakes in the small coves, but I wouldn't take mine out in open water on a large lake with boat traffic, you sit too low to the water to be very visible to other boats. My only problem is the wind, they are very light, even though I am not, :) and they get pushed around pretty easily. As far as anchors, I just use those old plastic weights that are filled with concrete, use two to hold a position, or you will just get pushed around in a circle. Quote
Tokyo Tony Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 I'm gonna get one of these this spring, and this model looks perfect. A couple questions though...How easy is it to travel with? Does the frame come apart/assemble easily? Would I be able to fit it, unassembled and uninflated in a small car? How long does it take to assemble, approximately? And do any of you have the little attachable wheel to roll it along? Thanks guys Quote
huskertko Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Mine is from Cabelas and it breaksdown to fit in a backpack if you wanted it to. I usually just leave the frame assembled and deflate the pontoons for transportation. I used to leave it completely assembled and inflated and just hauled it on top of my Mitz Galant, but it took up too much space in my garage, that is why I started deflating the pontoons. Quote
jerbs Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 it should fit in a small car. here is what two fully broken down toons looks like. Quote
mayassa Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 Jerbs that pic looks familiar are you on the fishingnetwork site? and welcome aboard Quote
jerbs Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 Thanks mayassa. Nope not a member of fishinnetwork. Just a few CA boards. I think that I've showed that photo on another thread here. Pontoons are a great way to fish, altough mine hasn't been blown up since I got a "real" boat a couple of months ago. Quote
Super User David P Posted January 11, 2008 Super User Posted January 11, 2008 Jerbs is an awesome dude. He helped convince me to get a pontoon. Quote
jerbs Posted January 11, 2008 Posted January 11, 2008 Thanks brokejew ;D You'll be stoked once you learn how to fish out of it effectively. The best way to learn is time on the water and going out with people that have used a kickboat for a long time. You will enjoy your toon much more then a zodiac or kayak. Quote
bassniper Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 Bass boy, I have used one for a few years now. You can see my model at "northforkoutdoors.com". It is the McKenzie Drifter X2 and it is completely safe. I been in choppy water too and they will never tip over. Picked this over a canoe any day. This model can carry up to 1000lbs. That what sold me is the weight of gear it can hold. Do not be afraid of buying a pontoon. Check out Sonoma County belly boat club or bass-n-tubes. That's all these guys use. I know of only a few other belly boaters in my area, so I am kinda on my own. Check ebay for this Colorado kick boat, usually cheaper, sometimes free shipping. Good luck, but pick this over a canoe any day. -Greg Quote
Tucson Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 These may be the future of fishing. Wouldn't it be nice to take a road trip with one of these, fishing any waters you come across? If I undetstand it, you can use an electric TM on some of these models. That would make things a lot more convenient. Quote
jerbs Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 IMO...They're are the best way to fish on a budget. A boat is obviously better, if you like speed ;D You can put on a trolling motor,but I think it's more of a pain in butt. You gotta carry all that stuff, it adds weight to your toon, and you have to register it. I enjoyed the workout when toonin'. Believe it or not, you can actually go faster rowing, especially in the wind then when powered by a TM. Quote
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