I've searched everywhere for both these things and am having no luck... thanks!!Where can I find a tranvilaquist doll and/or a slide for my pontoon boat, to buy, online?
Do you mean ventrioquist doll? When I checked Ebay, they had 236 listed. You can also try this site:
http://www.frankelcostume.com/Ventriloqu鈥?/a>
As for the slide for your boat, I don't think they make slides specifically for boats. I'd try a pool store.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
What is the minimum horsepower motor required for water skiing/tubing behind a pontoon boat?
my fam. use to have a poontoon with 45 hp, and it pulled ski-ers fine, but it did not pull tubing as well. if you want to have a fun ride (for example, going outside of the wake tubing) you are probably going to need a 95+ hp engine on the boat. before my family got a speed-boat, our pontoon stalled and wouldnt start because 45 hp wasnt enough to pull a tuber. hope this helps.What is the minimum horsepower motor required for water skiing/tubing behind a pontoon boat?
I would say at least a 100 hp...What is the minimum horsepower motor required for water skiing/tubing behind a pontoon boat?
how big of a boat? how heavy is the boat? boat loaded with your crew ? lots of variables involved. you don't need a v6 (good wakeboard boats have 8 cylinders)....I've only seen outboard pontoons boats. deck boats are like a pontoon but have the I/O or v drive configurations. Between 125-175HP seems to be the norm I see out on the lake. though I saw a triple decker 36' pontoon the other day screaming accross the water because it had twin 250HP pushing it.....thats power.What is the minimum horsepower motor required for water skiing/tubing behind a pontoon boat?
I would definately have a big V6 anything smaller you couldn't get someone up or go fast enough with people in the boat. if you have any more questions you can reply back.
I would say at least a 100 hp...What is the minimum horsepower motor required for water skiing/tubing behind a pontoon boat?
how big of a boat? how heavy is the boat? boat loaded with your crew ? lots of variables involved. you don't need a v6 (good wakeboard boats have 8 cylinders)....I've only seen outboard pontoons boats. deck boats are like a pontoon but have the I/O or v drive configurations. Between 125-175HP seems to be the norm I see out on the lake. though I saw a triple decker 36' pontoon the other day screaming accross the water because it had twin 250HP pushing it.....thats power.What is the minimum horsepower motor required for water skiing/tubing behind a pontoon boat?
I would definately have a big V6 anything smaller you couldn't get someone up or go fast enough with people in the boat. if you have any more questions you can reply back.
I am looking to buy a used pontoon boat at least 20 feet long.?
Ofcourse I will make sure the boat floats and the engine runs, but are there any particular brands i should stay away? Brands I should look into? Common problems? Any advice would be great, thanks.I am looking to buy a used pontoon boat at least 20 feet long.?
1st off, unless you are a marine mechanic with experience in the specific make and model of whatever power its, you arent qualified to make sure it runs right and will continue to do so for a long time (with proper maintence).
take it to a qualified marine mechanic and have a mechanical inspection performed. its cost about $100 and it comes out of your pocket, but better to spend a $100 and find out it needs THOUSANDS in repairs without being the own stuck owning it.
and if it passes, its time for you to make sure it floats and drives right. then you can safely purchase it.
brands, to a certain point that are all the same. many of them are the same, just different names and different layouts on the same basic structure from teh same assembly line.
merc is the number one marine motor brand, for many good reasons.
i would try to find something in the 20XX years, pontoons are mostly aluminum and can last forever, but everything exposed to sun (seats and carpets) will detoriate, and the deck is usually wood which will fall apart after 2+ decades of moisture (all fairly easily fixed to create a like new boat though).I am looking to buy a used pontoon boat at least 20 feet long.?
Check local marinas or the classified ads. There are also auction sites that sell boats, but unless you can transport it home buy local.
1st off, unless you are a marine mechanic with experience in the specific make and model of whatever power its, you arent qualified to make sure it runs right and will continue to do so for a long time (with proper maintence).
take it to a qualified marine mechanic and have a mechanical inspection performed. its cost about $100 and it comes out of your pocket, but better to spend a $100 and find out it needs THOUSANDS in repairs without being the own stuck owning it.
and if it passes, its time for you to make sure it floats and drives right. then you can safely purchase it.
brands, to a certain point that are all the same. many of them are the same, just different names and different layouts on the same basic structure from teh same assembly line.
merc is the number one marine motor brand, for many good reasons.
i would try to find something in the 20XX years, pontoons are mostly aluminum and can last forever, but everything exposed to sun (seats and carpets) will detoriate, and the deck is usually wood which will fall apart after 2+ decades of moisture (all fairly easily fixed to create a like new boat though).I am looking to buy a used pontoon boat at least 20 feet long.?
Check local marinas or the classified ads. There are also auction sites that sell boats, but unless you can transport it home buy local.
Can I use davits to lift a pontoon boat?
I have davits behind my house i live on a salt water canal can I use the davits to lift my pontoon boat out of the waterCan I use davits to lift a pontoon boat?
It depends on the overall weight of the Pontoon boat and the "Capacity" of the Davit. Most Davits have a weight capacity of 1500 lbs. Since most Pontoons exceed this weight, it's not likely. You'll need to have a boat lift.Can I use davits to lift a pontoon boat?
I saw a guy lift his 22 ft pontoon boat with davits
But eventually the pontoon began to bend and eventually a crack formed near the back.
they said it was from the weight of the engine and the boat swinging from the davits.
He now has a system where he drives the boat onto 2 planks this supports the hull
and he lifts the boat up and sets it on a rack.Can I use davits to lift a pontoon boat?
No reason why not, as long as they are strong enough to lift the weight.flyff
It depends on the overall weight of the Pontoon boat and the "Capacity" of the Davit. Most Davits have a weight capacity of 1500 lbs. Since most Pontoons exceed this weight, it's not likely. You'll need to have a boat lift.Can I use davits to lift a pontoon boat?
I saw a guy lift his 22 ft pontoon boat with davits
But eventually the pontoon began to bend and eventually a crack formed near the back.
they said it was from the weight of the engine and the boat swinging from the davits.
He now has a system where he drives the boat onto 2 planks this supports the hull
and he lifts the boat up and sets it on a rack.Can I use davits to lift a pontoon boat?
No reason why not, as long as they are strong enough to lift the weight.
Can you ski on a pontoon boat?
I know you wouldn't go fast, but can you ski / innertube / wakeboard? And by Pontoon Boat I also mean Party Boat.Can you ski on a pontoon boat?
Yeah, of course! It's not as thrilling as it would be behind a smaller boat, but it's still possible.
Yeah, of course! It's not as thrilling as it would be behind a smaller boat, but it's still possible.
How can I build my own pontoon boat? I was thinking I could use 50 gal. drums, but where do I get them?
You should be able to find some at your local feed mill or at some type of salvage yard. You can also try calling different factories in your area and see if they have any. most of your tool and die shops should have some. Just be sure that when you weld them together that nothing flamable has been stored in them.How can I build my own pontoon boat? I was thinking I could use 50 gal. drums, but where do I get them?
Junior is on the right track,but even sone kind of soaps can ignite!Also if you plan on using bottom paint on them,you'll have to prime them. Good Luck!How can I build my own pontoon boat? I was thinking I could use 50 gal. drums, but where do I get them?
This question scares the he!! out of me as did the answers given.
Before you start building a boat check with the USCG to see what regulations must be met if there are any. Might want to check your state regulations as well.
And please...do a great deal of research on how to build her! Can't think of anything worse than taking her out, hit a wake, have a weld break between drums and have her go down with you, friends or family or both onboard. You're definitely going to want to have plenty of safety gear on board!!!
Consider this as a much safer alternative:
http://www.u-fabboats.com/How can I build my own pontoon boat? I was thinking I could use 50 gal. drums, but where do I get them?
I was meandering on EBay last wee and ran across 2 sets of pontoons for sale you may try their for an exelant beginning
Junior is on the right track,but even sone kind of soaps can ignite!Also if you plan on using bottom paint on them,you'll have to prime them. Good Luck!How can I build my own pontoon boat? I was thinking I could use 50 gal. drums, but where do I get them?
This question scares the he!! out of me as did the answers given.
Before you start building a boat check with the USCG to see what regulations must be met if there are any. Might want to check your state regulations as well.
And please...do a great deal of research on how to build her! Can't think of anything worse than taking her out, hit a wake, have a weld break between drums and have her go down with you, friends or family or both onboard. You're definitely going to want to have plenty of safety gear on board!!!
Consider this as a much safer alternative:
http://www.u-fabboats.com/How can I build my own pontoon boat? I was thinking I could use 50 gal. drums, but where do I get them?
I was meandering on EBay last wee and ran across 2 sets of pontoons for sale you may try their for an exelant beginning
Where is a good shark fishing place in florida i live in gainesville and have a pontoon boat?
and cant seem to find the sharks in cedar key can anyone give me some directions to a decent shark fishing spot. i have been fishing for a while and caught many sharks out f cedar key but i want to give a new place a try. thanksWhere is a good shark fishing place in florida i live in gainesville and have a pontoon boat?
I used cut bait off Cape San Blas and the government cut at St. George and have done pretty well, some hammerhead around 4 ft., some dogfish and one that was either a bull shark or a lemon. I catch withing or mullet and cut them in half and cast past the sand bar.Where is a good shark fishing place in florida i live in gainesville and have a pontoon boat?
You can catch Sharks, near any of the passes, on the Gulf or Atlantic coastWhere is a good shark fishing place in florida i live in gainesville and have a pontoon boat?
i always thought daytona
I used cut bait off Cape San Blas and the government cut at St. George and have done pretty well, some hammerhead around 4 ft., some dogfish and one that was either a bull shark or a lemon. I catch withing or mullet and cut them in half and cast past the sand bar.Where is a good shark fishing place in florida i live in gainesville and have a pontoon boat?
You can catch Sharks, near any of the passes, on the Gulf or Atlantic coastWhere is a good shark fishing place in florida i live in gainesville and have a pontoon boat?
i always thought daytona
Where can I get a pattern for pontoon boat canvas?
We bought a 1990 28' Sun Tracker party hut. I need to find out what the canvas looked like originally. I want to make the canvas covers myself but the canvas on the boat is so shabby it cannot be used as a pattern.
Any help would be greatly appreciatedWhere can I get a pattern for pontoon boat canvas?
It is far cheaper to just order one from a source that makes replacements. You will get a quality canvas that most home sewing machines cannot handle. Trying to do things yourself is a great way to save money but sometimes projects need to be thought out.
Any help would be greatly appreciatedWhere can I get a pattern for pontoon boat canvas?
It is far cheaper to just order one from a source that makes replacements. You will get a quality canvas that most home sewing machines cannot handle. Trying to do things yourself is a great way to save money but sometimes projects need to be thought out.
Wondering if anyone has experience in towing a 21 foot pontoon boat with a gmc canyon or chevy colorado?
Wanting to purchase a smaller truck but also need it to pull my boat including on and off of a boat ramp.Wondering if anyone has experience in towing a 21 foot pontoon boat with a gmc canyon or chevy colorado?
Depends on the model of Colorado you get, two 2009 models will be able to pull your boat fine. However, three other Colorado 2009 models are not capable of towing your boat.
Please check the specs on their official Chevy/GMC web site and always require to see the max towing capacity for the particular model of vehicle you are looking at if at a dealership.
It all comes down to research, how much time are you going to invest in finding the facts before truck shopping?
I never have liked pulling any boat near 2,000 pounds or more with a light truck, period. I always go with a full sized truck or better for extra safety and towing power.Wondering if anyone has experience in towing a 21 foot pontoon boat with a gmc canyon or chevy colorado?
should have no problemhappy wheels 2
Depends on the model of Colorado you get, two 2009 models will be able to pull your boat fine. However, three other Colorado 2009 models are not capable of towing your boat.
Please check the specs on their official Chevy/GMC web site and always require to see the max towing capacity for the particular model of vehicle you are looking at if at a dealership.
It all comes down to research, how much time are you going to invest in finding the facts before truck shopping?
I never have liked pulling any boat near 2,000 pounds or more with a light truck, period. I always go with a full sized truck or better for extra safety and towing power.Wondering if anyone has experience in towing a 21 foot pontoon boat with a gmc canyon or chevy colorado?
should have no problem
Should i get a 1965 mustang or a party barge pontoon boat?
hi im 15 and i have enough money to buy either one and ive always loveddd 65 mustangs i would take one over a ferrari,and i live in tennessee near a lake and want a boat to take girls out in and have partys haha...since im 15 im going for my boating lisence and my drivers lisence so now i should decide which one i should get. please give me your opinion.Should i get a 1965 mustang or a party barge pontoon boat?
Let's see...car...boat...car...boat...hmmm.
Each is going to take your time and attention and some money. The Mustang will need TLC and the boat is going to need care too.
You can use the car year round but the boat has to be winterized.
The boat allows you to get on the water but the car will get you to the water.
Now, think of this too. How are you going to get the pontoon boat to the water? Or launch it at a marina if stored there? Or pay for a wet slip?
And put the thought of partying on the water every weekend out of your mind...especially with alcohol. Still underage for a few years and you sure as he!! don't want to get busted on the water for DUI.
My answer would be to go for the car now and save for getting the boat later.
ADDED NOTE: jtexas, since he's in TN it would be okay for him to have th party barge since he's not in your state of mine!
Get the mustang.......Should i get a 1965 mustang or a party barge pontoon boat?
how does a 15 year old get that kind of money??
Mustang. You cant pick up chicks in the buick of the water.
MUSTANG all the wayShould i get a 1965 mustang or a party barge pontoon boat?
get the car..i done the boating thing too and it can get expensive..ya can use the car all year long..boats not fun when its cold..get a flat bottom and a trolling motor to take the gurls out..lol..jk...mustang totaly though..american muscle will get ya more chicks
parts for the mustang will be more expensive,and harder to find or fabricate, but it'll get better gas mileage.
the barge will be so much more comfortable than that back seat.
I'm a big fan of 65 mustangs, but I'm leaning toward the barge.
1965 Mustang
The boat would only be fun when it is warm outside.
The car would be fun year-round.
I'd go with the boat.
You're young, and JUST learning to drive.
Most young people get in accidents, not always major ones..
..but you don't want to hurt a beautiful mustang, do you?
And like I said, you're young. Get a boat for partying! =D
You can always save up for the Mustang.
the mustang hands down
you can always rent a boat
good luck renting a 65 mustang
get the mustang!
MUSTANG!!! I had a 65 when I was 16. Loved it. Even though I am a girl everyone was jealous. Also, unless you are always on the water get a mustang. Later you can get a pontoon for chump change. Even get one cheap and restore it yourself. A mustang is worth mor anyway. Good luck. Keep safe.
MelStang
MEL1965
mustang you can rent a boat any time cant find a mustang all the time much less have a chance to own one
Go for the Mustang!
Had one back in the 60's.
You can do the boating later, and it is fun too. Enjoy the car year round. save up for the boat for next summer!
Good Luck - Drive Safe!
You have a very hard choice but I have a 1996 mystic cobra that I bought in 1997 in now sits in the garage since I bought a 2008 22 foot Bentely pontoon boat. If you are considering a boat you would need something to pull it though. It is going to be hard later maybe to find a older car in the shape or for the price you are willing to pay for it. Therefore I have had a ton of fun in my mustang and now i have a ton of fun in my pontoon with family and friends. Get the car the pontoon will come later. Tough choice though very tough.
Let's see...car...boat...car...boat...hmmm.
Each is going to take your time and attention and some money. The Mustang will need TLC and the boat is going to need care too.
You can use the car year round but the boat has to be winterized.
The boat allows you to get on the water but the car will get you to the water.
Now, think of this too. How are you going to get the pontoon boat to the water? Or launch it at a marina if stored there? Or pay for a wet slip?
And put the thought of partying on the water every weekend out of your mind...especially with alcohol. Still underage for a few years and you sure as he!! don't want to get busted on the water for DUI.
My answer would be to go for the car now and save for getting the boat later.
ADDED NOTE: jtexas, since he's in TN it would be okay for him to have th party barge since he's not in your state of mine!
Get the mustang.......Should i get a 1965 mustang or a party barge pontoon boat?
how does a 15 year old get that kind of money??
Mustang. You cant pick up chicks in the buick of the water.
MUSTANG all the wayShould i get a 1965 mustang or a party barge pontoon boat?
get the car..i done the boating thing too and it can get expensive..ya can use the car all year long..boats not fun when its cold..get a flat bottom and a trolling motor to take the gurls out..lol..jk...mustang totaly though..american muscle will get ya more chicks
parts for the mustang will be more expensive,and harder to find or fabricate, but it'll get better gas mileage.
the barge will be so much more comfortable than that back seat.
I'm a big fan of 65 mustangs, but I'm leaning toward the barge.
1965 Mustang
The boat would only be fun when it is warm outside.
The car would be fun year-round.
I'd go with the boat.
You're young, and JUST learning to drive.
Most young people get in accidents, not always major ones..
..but you don't want to hurt a beautiful mustang, do you?
And like I said, you're young. Get a boat for partying! =D
You can always save up for the Mustang.
the mustang hands down
you can always rent a boat
good luck renting a 65 mustang
get the mustang!
MUSTANG!!! I had a 65 when I was 16. Loved it. Even though I am a girl everyone was jealous. Also, unless you are always on the water get a mustang. Later you can get a pontoon for chump change. Even get one cheap and restore it yourself. A mustang is worth mor anyway. Good luck. Keep safe.
MelStang
MEL1965
mustang you can rent a boat any time cant find a mustang all the time much less have a chance to own one
Go for the Mustang!
Had one back in the 60's.
You can do the boating later, and it is fun too. Enjoy the car year round. save up for the boat for next summer!
Good Luck - Drive Safe!
You have a very hard choice but I have a 1996 mystic cobra that I bought in 1997 in now sits in the garage since I bought a 2008 22 foot Bentely pontoon boat. If you are considering a boat you would need something to pull it though. It is going to be hard later maybe to find a older car in the shape or for the price you are willing to pay for it. Therefore I have had a ton of fun in my mustang and now i have a ton of fun in my pontoon with family and friends. Get the car the pontoon will come later. Tough choice though very tough.
Drain Holes in Pontoons on a Pontoon Boat?
My Father-in-law drilled holes in the bottom at the back of the pontoons on his boat. Last weekend we tried to take the boat out but it seemed to sit too low in the water. He put screws in the holes with rubber washers to plug the holes. If the holes are not air tight will air be forced out of the screw holes when we put the boat in the water? When we unscrewed the screws it seemed to suck air in, is this possible? Any hints or knowledge shared would be greatly appreciated.
ThanksDrain Holes in Pontoons on a Pontoon Boat?
Pontoons are not only airtight, but also pressurized.
Pull all the plugs and have a qualified technician pressurize the toons, and seal with aluminum welds.
Why in God's name did your Father in law do this?
Being as polite as I can be, this is one of the stupidest things I have ever heard. Please don't let him near the boat in the future.Drain Holes in Pontoons on a Pontoon Boat?
when water starts getting into the pontoons there are leaks%26gt; If built with sealed compartments water get locked in between the cell%26gt; No water will be forced in%26gt; Pushing air out
So find the leaks %26amp; patch%26gt;Drain Holes in Pontoons on a Pontoon Boat?
why did your fatherinlaw do that is he stupid he better plug them up good before i go out with him on the water
ThanksDrain Holes in Pontoons on a Pontoon Boat?
Pontoons are not only airtight, but also pressurized.
Pull all the plugs and have a qualified technician pressurize the toons, and seal with aluminum welds.
Why in God's name did your Father in law do this?
Being as polite as I can be, this is one of the stupidest things I have ever heard. Please don't let him near the boat in the future.Drain Holes in Pontoons on a Pontoon Boat?
when water starts getting into the pontoons there are leaks%26gt; If built with sealed compartments water get locked in between the cell%26gt; No water will be forced in%26gt; Pushing air out
So find the leaks %26amp; patch%26gt;Drain Holes in Pontoons on a Pontoon Boat?
why did your fatherinlaw do that is he stupid he better plug them up good before i go out with him on the water
I want to buy 20 to 24 ft Used pontoon boat?
Looking for used pontoon boat 20 to 24 ft long ALUMINIUM reasonable order.Mainly to be used for bbq and fishing but also as pleasure craft trailer not necessary but advantage . Used on rivers around mid north coast so must be no wider than 2.5 mtr .Need motor from 15 hp upwards willing to travel to look at right vesselI want to buy 20 to 24 ft Used pontoon boat?
Go to www.craigslist.com look under boatsI want to buy 20 to 24 ft Used pontoon boat?
If I had one for you I would pass it along.
Here's the bad news: this forum is not used for buying and selling.
Sorry
Go to www.craigslist.com look under boatsI want to buy 20 to 24 ft Used pontoon boat?
If I had one for you I would pass it along.
Here's the bad news: this forum is not used for buying and selling.
Sorry
Should i take my pontoon boat out for the winter?
can it get hurt in the water in the witner time? i didn't think so sense it was metal on the bottom but a lot of people are taking theirs out of the water and i just wanted to make sure.Should i take my pontoon boat out for the winter?
does where ever you keep the boat ever freeze over? hen yes you MUST take the boat out. Solid ice can crush a boat; even worse, thin ice in big sheets can cut the hulls open like a giant knife would, especially if the ice moves ( like on a river)
besides, the bottom probably needs cleaning anyway, and if the boat is metal, especially aluminum, the less time in the water ands subject to electrolysis, the better.
There is no need to take it out of the water. Put stabilizer in the gas tank. Run it for a bit and it should be fine.Should i take my pontoon boat out for the winter?
yea, you should if you live where the water freezes in the winter. But if where you live the water doesn't get too cold, you should be fine.
It is best to dry dock all boats over the winter if you live in cold areas of the world now if your in Florida that is another storyShould i take my pontoon boat out for the winter?
Stabilize your fuel and run motor to get it through fuel system. Be sure and keep motor straight up and down so prop is under water. The lower unit will be less prone to freeze damage this way.
It will be fine.
If the water doesn't freeze, you may be OK, but if you get a "flash freeze" and ice forms, that ice will be like a hot knife through butter to those pontoons. There isn't much to a pontoon on a boat, and it doesn't take much to slice one open. Anyway, you should just eliminate all question and worry and just take it out of the water.
you will be fine as long as you properly winterize your motor and trim the lowere unit below the waters surface
If the water freezes yes%26gt;And the weight of the snow %26amp; ice can do damage to the hulls if frozen%26gt;
Ice can crush a metal hull. If others are outhauling, then I encourage you to do the same to prevent damage. good luck
if the lake freezes, then YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
does where ever you keep the boat ever freeze over? hen yes you MUST take the boat out. Solid ice can crush a boat; even worse, thin ice in big sheets can cut the hulls open like a giant knife would, especially if the ice moves ( like on a river)
besides, the bottom probably needs cleaning anyway, and if the boat is metal, especially aluminum, the less time in the water ands subject to electrolysis, the better.
There is no need to take it out of the water. Put stabilizer in the gas tank. Run it for a bit and it should be fine.Should i take my pontoon boat out for the winter?
yea, you should if you live where the water freezes in the winter. But if where you live the water doesn't get too cold, you should be fine.
It is best to dry dock all boats over the winter if you live in cold areas of the world now if your in Florida that is another storyShould i take my pontoon boat out for the winter?
Stabilize your fuel and run motor to get it through fuel system. Be sure and keep motor straight up and down so prop is under water. The lower unit will be less prone to freeze damage this way.
It will be fine.
If the water doesn't freeze, you may be OK, but if you get a "flash freeze" and ice forms, that ice will be like a hot knife through butter to those pontoons. There isn't much to a pontoon on a boat, and it doesn't take much to slice one open. Anyway, you should just eliminate all question and worry and just take it out of the water.
you will be fine as long as you properly winterize your motor and trim the lowere unit below the waters surface
If the water freezes yes%26gt;And the weight of the snow %26amp; ice can do damage to the hulls if frozen%26gt;
Ice can crush a metal hull. If others are outhauling, then I encourage you to do the same to prevent damage. good luck
if the lake freezes, then YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
Transatlantic Crossing on a pontoon boat?
Has it ever been done? If not, what do you recommend to somebody that wants to do it?Transatlantic Crossing on a pontoon boat?
I seem to have read somewhere that it has been done, but I woud not recommend it. It might not be much fun.Transatlantic Crossing on a pontoon boat?
Pontoon boats tend to be lightweight and draw very little water.
That said, a seventy or eighty foot wave would end the crossing very abruptly.
To the person who wants to do it, I would recommend taking out a large life insurance policy and naming me the beneficiary.Transatlantic Crossing on a pontoon boat?
Maybe possible, but i doubt it, would take some BIG CAHONAAS. I would contact your local COAST GUARD first and take out large insurance policy and name (STUART) as Beneficary ! Better bring your A game !!!
PS. Dont forget life Jacket and fishn pole.
If Thor Heyerdahl did it in 1947 on Kon-Tiki, why it can be done now?p411
I seem to have read somewhere that it has been done, but I woud not recommend it. It might not be much fun.Transatlantic Crossing on a pontoon boat?
Pontoon boats tend to be lightweight and draw very little water.
That said, a seventy or eighty foot wave would end the crossing very abruptly.
To the person who wants to do it, I would recommend taking out a large life insurance policy and naming me the beneficiary.Transatlantic Crossing on a pontoon boat?
Maybe possible, but i doubt it, would take some BIG CAHONAAS. I would contact your local COAST GUARD first and take out large insurance policy and name (STUART) as Beneficary ! Better bring your A game !!!
PS. Dont forget life Jacket and fishn pole.
If Thor Heyerdahl did it in 1947 on Kon-Tiki, why it can be done now?
Transatlantic Crossing on a pontoon boat?
Has it ever been done? If not, what do you recommend to somebody that wants to do it?Transatlantic Crossing on a pontoon boat?
It has been done but I wouldn't want to try it. If I am going to be at sea for a transatlantic crossing I want it to be in a good solid sailboat.
May want to stick to a sail boat or a ship with bigger fuel tanks. If needed to ask this then it is not safe for you to do.Transatlantic Crossing on a pontoon boat?
I don't think anyone has, but my recommendation would be don't!
The seas can be very volatile, and change in an instant, and I don't see a pontoon boat withstanding a 20 - 30 foot wave.
Been done ....with pontoons made out of reeds even. Very wet.
Anything is possible with a plan for storms and waves.
Go 25 to 30 ft if possible.Transatlantic Crossing on a pontoon boat?
i'm scared already....we haven't even left the dock.
no!!!! are you crazy!!! think you'd like riding 20ft swells on a pontoon boat ??? you couldn't carry enough gas anyway.
Pontoons are not designed to cut through large swells in open waters. They are designed for lakes and other small water and mostly cruising at slower speeds. They are not "planing" hulls; they displace the water as they ride through it instead of riding on top of the water at higher speeds like traditional V-hulls do, therefore reducing friction, conserving gas mileage and allowing for higher speeds. That is the kind of boat you want to cross the ocean in!
Pontoons also generally have small fuel tanks as well which wouldn't allow for a long range of travel. The typical aluminum constuction is not designed to take the beating of large waves like a fiberglass boat would. They also typically do not have a cabin that would allow someone to take shelter from the elements.
If someone has crossed the ocean in a pontoon, that is insane and I'm sure it was a long and rough ride.
It has been done but I wouldn't want to try it. If I am going to be at sea for a transatlantic crossing I want it to be in a good solid sailboat.
May want to stick to a sail boat or a ship with bigger fuel tanks. If needed to ask this then it is not safe for you to do.Transatlantic Crossing on a pontoon boat?
I don't think anyone has, but my recommendation would be don't!
The seas can be very volatile, and change in an instant, and I don't see a pontoon boat withstanding a 20 - 30 foot wave.
Been done ....with pontoons made out of reeds even. Very wet.
Anything is possible with a plan for storms and waves.
Go 25 to 30 ft if possible.Transatlantic Crossing on a pontoon boat?
i'm scared already....we haven't even left the dock.
no!!!! are you crazy!!! think you'd like riding 20ft swells on a pontoon boat ??? you couldn't carry enough gas anyway.
Pontoons are not designed to cut through large swells in open waters. They are designed for lakes and other small water and mostly cruising at slower speeds. They are not "planing" hulls; they displace the water as they ride through it instead of riding on top of the water at higher speeds like traditional V-hulls do, therefore reducing friction, conserving gas mileage and allowing for higher speeds. That is the kind of boat you want to cross the ocean in!
Pontoons also generally have small fuel tanks as well which wouldn't allow for a long range of travel. The typical aluminum constuction is not designed to take the beating of large waves like a fiberglass boat would. They also typically do not have a cabin that would allow someone to take shelter from the elements.
If someone has crossed the ocean in a pontoon, that is insane and I'm sure it was a long and rough ride.
What is the best valued pontoon boat on the market?
DON'T BUY A SUNTRACKER!!!! the best "value" for pontoon boats today - would most likely be Godfrey's Tuscany Line, or their Sweetwater line. Both are great boats, with costs in comparison to Suntracker, with the same build and quality of top of the line pontoons.What is the best valued pontoon boat on the market?
SUNTRACKER by Tracker MarineWhat is the best valued pontoon boat on the market?
Have heard something good about Southland pontoon boats.
Here is a press release about them - http://www.yachtcouncil.com/boat-industr鈥?/a>
SUNTRACKER by Tracker MarineWhat is the best valued pontoon boat on the market?
Have heard something good about Southland pontoon boats.
Here is a press release about them - http://www.yachtcouncil.com/boat-industr鈥?/a>
How do we make our metal snaps work a little easier on our pontoon boat cover?
You can spray them with W-D 40 or use silicate powder on them, which is more durable than spary lubricate would be. You can find it in any home improvement store in the locks and door knob sections. It is primarily used to keep commercial locks working smoothly without creating any buildup inside the mechanism. It comes in a container that will "puff" out the powder in metered amounts. I know I used this on the Sun Tarp we installed on out boat and it made it so much easier to put up and take down.How do we make our metal snaps work a little easier on our pontoon boat cover?
I spray mine with WD-40.
I spray mine with WD-40.
Replacing carpet on pontoon boat with epoxy finish sand for grip. Any suggestions or alternatives?
Have 2 dogs that make cleaning of carpet difficult thought if just epoxy I could wash deck down.Replacing carpet on pontoon boat with epoxy finish sand for grip. Any suggestions or alternatives?
If the wood is good and dry than epoxy paint marine will do fine just watch the sand finish not to gritty or it will wear the pads off the dogs and if U sit down it will wear your bottom. There is fine nonskid in place of sand unless it's fine fine sand.
If the wood is good and dry than epoxy paint marine will do fine just watch the sand finish not to gritty or it will wear the pads off the dogs and if U sit down it will wear your bottom. There is fine nonskid in place of sand unless it's fine fine sand.
On average, how much does it cost to have carpet installed on a pontoon boat?
My husband is a "do-it-yourself" kind of guy, but it is taking FOREVER to scrape the carpet off, etc. How much do marinas usually charge to put carpet on for you? By the way, we have already bought the carpet so don't include carpet cost. Thanks so much!!!On average, how much does it cost to have carpet installed on a pontoon boat?
Largely depends on the layout and size of the pontoon deck. If the pontoon deck is properly prepped for new carpet, and ALL items removed that had carpet laid under them.
Some upholstery and carpet dealerships perform this duty as well, make sure to get referrals and get estimates.
I estimate somewhere at $275 to $400. Depends on how many difficult cuts have to be made to keep the carpet as one piece.
If the pontoon deck is not properly prepped for laying marine carpet, expect to pay about $100 to 150 more for them to do it.On average, how much does it cost to have carpet installed on a pontoon boat?
I would do the job for $200-300 hundred. depending on the size and how hard it is to deal with the old carpet.d3100
Largely depends on the layout and size of the pontoon deck. If the pontoon deck is properly prepped for new carpet, and ALL items removed that had carpet laid under them.
Some upholstery and carpet dealerships perform this duty as well, make sure to get referrals and get estimates.
I estimate somewhere at $275 to $400. Depends on how many difficult cuts have to be made to keep the carpet as one piece.
If the pontoon deck is not properly prepped for laying marine carpet, expect to pay about $100 to 150 more for them to do it.On average, how much does it cost to have carpet installed on a pontoon boat?
I would do the job for $200-300 hundred. depending on the size and how hard it is to deal with the old carpet.
Does anyone know what the cost is for docking a pontoon boat at Salt Fork State Park in Ohio?
I am buying a boat and and would like to dock it at Salt Fork State Park Lake in Cambridge Ohio. I would like to have some kind of idea of the cost of docking it there. Does anyone know about this lake and the cost? ThanksDoes anyone know what the cost is for docking a pontoon boat at Salt Fork State Park in Ohio?
Long term docking is not allowed at state parks unless you are staying on the property. Private parks will likely allow it but not state run parks due to available space and liability.Does anyone know what the cost is for docking a pontoon boat at Salt Fork State Park in Ohio?
I am very familiar with the lake, but know nothing of the docking fees. Your best bet is to call the park:
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/saltfor鈥?/a>
Long term docking is not allowed at state parks unless you are staying on the property. Private parks will likely allow it but not state run parks due to available space and liability.Does anyone know what the cost is for docking a pontoon boat at Salt Fork State Park in Ohio?
I am very familiar with the lake, but know nothing of the docking fees. Your best bet is to call the park:
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/saltfor鈥?/a>
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