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re: My next family toy: Pontoon Boat versus 4-seater Side by Side

Posted on 2/15/18 at 5:56 pm to
Posted by nguyt518
Member since Apr 2015
207 posts
Posted on 2/15/18 at 5:56 pm to
You better look into where you're going to store it.

The first year we had our party barge, we used it just about every weekend from the end of spring-early fall.

Then it got to be a pain in the arse because it's so big, and the warehouse we keep it at is a really tight fit.

Picking it up and getting it back into the warehouse was my biggest gripe, other than that, we definitely got our moneys worth.
Posted by highpockets
Lafayette
Member since Feb 2015
2060 posts
Posted on 2/15/18 at 5:58 pm to
Pontoon all the way, the newer models can handle plenty of horsepower and handle coastal chop as well as a bay boat, especially a v-toon.

I have been eyeing a triple toon angler qwest, 22' center console with a 175 on the back as my retirement boat.

Check out Manitou, and Bennington for the Mack daddy toons.



Hope the pic works.
This post was edited on 2/15/18 at 6:12 pm
Posted by Arkapigdiesel
Faulkner County
Member since Jun 2009
15412 posts
Posted on 2/15/18 at 6:04 pm to
quote:

I am trying to maximize my trashiness level to pull behind my Duramax.

If you own a Duramax, you obviously are quite astute. Trashiness is usually reserved for F250 people.
Posted by fishfighter
RIP
Member since Apr 2008
40026 posts
Posted on 2/15/18 at 6:06 pm to
OP, with teens, I would look at a deck boat. Kids are going to want to ski. Sure you can do that with a toon boat, but it's APITA.
Posted by toosleaux
Stuck in Baton Rouge traffic
Member since Dec 2007
9431 posts
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:29 pm to
Yeah I’m actually looking at one now. Any one you recommend?
Posted by Bullfrog
Running Through the Wet Grass
Member since Jul 2010
60322 posts
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:40 pm to
I went deckboat over pool.
Was a good choice. Hours of fun, 3-4 weekends a month May-Sept.

The kids all ski, tube, kneeboard and wake board. We taught alot of their friends as well.
This post was edited on 2/15/18 at 7:41 pm
Posted by go_tigres
Member since Sep 2013
5432 posts
Posted on 2/15/18 at 8:05 pm to
We have a 25' pontoon docked at our camp. If you plan on storing, trailering, launching, etc. it's a massive PITA. Just a heads up.
Posted by Good Times
Hill top in Tn
Member since Nov 2007
24468 posts
Posted on 2/15/18 at 8:25 pm to
We also have a 25’ TriToon. We have grandkids as well. It has a 200 hp which will run 40 mph. I had a double canopy installed. Soooo glad I did. We slip it. Also have a change room ( curtain )under a lounger. I put a small porta potty in there. Works out well for the ladies. Also have a trolling motor that I remove when we are not fishing. I have plans to mount a small diving board on the bow where the trolling motor mounts are. Good Times.
Posted by RedlandsTiger
Greenwell Springs, LA
Member since Jan 2008
3125 posts
Posted on 2/15/18 at 8:27 pm to
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Boat. Absolutely no question. Not so subtle brag btw.


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