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Pontoon Boats...
Posted on 7/21/11 at 4:14 pm
Posted on 7/21/11 at 4:14 pm
Anyone have one? Family thinks it would be a good idea? We saw a new one at the landing the other day w a 175 yama on it, guy takes off hauling arse. Pro's cons?
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Posted on 7/21/11 at 4:15 pm to LSUEnvy
Not had one, but some good friends of ours just got one. We have gone out on it a few times. Way more fun than I thought it would be. Can fish for pan fish too.
Posted on 7/21/11 at 4:19 pm to AlxTgr
how big of a boat and motor? my concern would be being able to get like at least a 90hp on one
Posted on 7/21/11 at 4:22 pm to AlxTgr
They can be fun. We use a buddy of mines pontoon to spider rig and troll for crappie and it's a good, relaxing time...
Posted on 7/21/11 at 4:25 pm to LSUEnvy
Not sure on boat, but it's way underpowered. I think he had a 60. It needs at least a 90. I saw one a few weeks ago with a 225. It was shining.
Posted on 7/21/11 at 4:32 pm to AlxTgr
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Not sure on boat, but it's way underpowered. I think he had a 60. It needs at least a 90. I saw one a few weeks ago with a 225. It was shining
yeah I bet they want some coin for those, was looking for a used one but most seem underpowered
Posted on 7/21/11 at 4:44 pm to LSUEnvy
My sister has one. Way to slow for me. Fine in the spring and fall, but summer time who whats to go 8-10 mph? ITS HOT!
Posted on 7/21/11 at 6:06 pm to LSUEnvy
I don't own one be we rent one between 10 and 15 times a year. We have a 2, 5, and 10 year old so it is perfect for us. We pull the kids on tubes and cruise the lake. It all depends on what you're wanting for.
Posted on 7/21/11 at 6:18 pm to Joe Banks
Ive seen one on the Amite with a 225hp. he hauls arse! Saying that I would never own one but its good to know someone that does, that way you can get drunk as a skunk while they drive
Posted on 7/21/11 at 6:36 pm to HeadBusta4LSU
I have no idea of the quality or price, but South Bay boats have exploded in popularity in the Diversion/Maurepas area. One of my neighbor's has one with a 225, but we have never discussed how it runs. I have seen another with twin motors, perhaps 90s
Posted on 7/21/11 at 9:32 pm to LSUEnvy
i just got a 22' Berkshire Pontoon with the Fishing package and we love it! its a center console with two live wells, rod holders, depth finder.
can't beat it for holding 12 people to fish and have a great time.
can't beat it for holding 12 people to fish and have a great time.
Posted on 7/21/11 at 10:07 pm to rabdogg
My parents have one they use when they go to their place in Arizona. It's a fishing pontoon with 4 fishing seats and 2 live wells. My dad says it's fun to play when there's alot of people. Not so much with just 2-3 people.
Posted on 7/26/11 at 7:57 am to wickowick
I've been on several Bentley's, Bennington's, and South Bay's. South Bay's are top of the line quality and performance wise. Parents bought one last year with a 250 4 stroke and it runs great. Tops out close to 50, can cruise 30 all day with 10 people on board. Still burns less gas than their last barge with a 115.
Triple toon's with lifting strakes are a must have if you want any kind of performance. Clean, used ones are pretty hard to come by. The ones you do come across are way overpriced.
Triple toon's with lifting strakes are a must have if you want any kind of performance. Clean, used ones are pretty hard to come by. The ones you do come across are way overpriced.
Posted on 7/26/11 at 8:21 am to jmeng
Defiantly get one with a bigger engine. My buddy has one with a 60hp and it is WAYYY under powered..
Posted on 7/26/11 at 8:58 am to LSURoss
i've got a 22' w/ a 90 4-stroke. plenty of motor for what we do. i really don't want to go mach 4 in a pontoon
Posted on 7/26/11 at 11:37 am to LSUEnvy
We have a 26' Bennington with a 225 Yamaha. By yourself it will run in the 40s but loaded down with 12 people it will still run in the 20s with no problem and doesnt suck as much gas as a small motor. Def buy a the bigger motor. Worth every penny
Posted on 7/26/11 at 12:15 pm to LSUEnvy
Pontoon boat? What the hell are you gonna do with a pontoon boat? Retake Omaha Beach?
Posted on 7/26/11 at 12:18 pm to CarRamrod
have a 22' foot w/75p,love the boat but wish I had larger motor.
Posted on 7/26/11 at 12:37 pm to CarRamrod
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Pontoon boat? What the hell are you gonna do with a pontoon boat? Retake Omaha Beach?
great quote. My buddy has one but it's way underpowered with a 60 Suzuki 4 stroke, though it's rated for a 90 I think (about 21-22 ft). I've seen some of the bigger ones with three pontoons pushed by twin Merc Verado 300's. They can be a lot of fun, just don't under power it. You won't regret having maxed out the HP when you're loaded down with people and coolers, etc.
Posted on 7/26/11 at 12:41 pm to LSUEnvy
Father in law has a 20' 150hp, plenty of fun for the kind of boat it is. It has the bench seats that fold out into a bed and the full canopy if you want to spend the night on it.
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