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Thinking of a new pontoon - petty4life - 06-29-2006
with all the problems i have with boat motor i was thinking of going back to floating around again. went to sportsmans warehouse today and looked a what i thought was an outcast sportsman 9' pontoon. was on sale for $275 with a 375 lb weight limit i think i just cam in under that. looking to swing my finances to be able to get it soon
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Re: [petty4life] Thinking of a new pontoon - TubeDude - 06-29-2006
[cool][#0000ff]That is a good craft. Several of the Utah BFTers have them and like them. If you need input, PM Carp_punisher or Road. They are ready to mount an electric and handle well with the oars.[/#0000ff]
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Re: [TubeDude] Thinking of a new pontoon - petty4life - 06-29-2006
no motor for me ill use the oars.
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Re: [petty4life] Thinking of a new pontoon - TubeDude - 06-29-2006
[cool][#0000ff]How are you going to get Chad up on the skis without a motor?[/#0000ff]
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Re: [TubeDude] Thinking of a new pontoon - petty4life - 06-29-2006
chads on his own.
i really miss fishing causey its been 3 years since i have been on the soft water up there and a toon is the only way ill get back up there.
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Re: [petty4life] Thinking of a new pontoon - Playas44 - 06-30-2006
Check out The Creek Company website.
I bought a boat from them this week. Ordered it on Sunday and it was at my door step on wed.
Very quick service.
[url "http://www.creekcompany.com/"]http://www.creekcompany.com/[/url]
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Re: [Playas44] Thinking of a new pontoon - petty4life - 06-30-2006
hey what do you know thats the one i was looking at at sportsmans to day but the 9ft model does anyone have the 9ft super sport creek company pontoon?
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Re: [petty4life] Thinking of a new pontoon - TubeDude - 06-30-2006
[cool][#0000ff]Good lookin' craft and a good price too. I don't know anyone who has the 9 foot model but I have reviewed several reports of folks that have the 8 footers and all seem to be happy with them. The main difference should be more floatation and the fact that in Utah you have to have a 9 footer to take them down moving water (Green River).[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you get it, I would like a chance to "test drive" it. I still think that maybe a pontoon would be a good thing to have in my arsenal for some fishing situations. I did not like the Outcast Cougar, but maybe the Creek single air chamber tube will be more to my liking.[/#0000ff]
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Re: [petty4life] Thinking of a new pontoon - flygoddess - 06-30-2006
Nice looking ride. I wonder if that outer shell will fade though. I personally prefer the PVC coated shells (Rock proof, plus stay the same color year after year).
My advise to all who look at pontoons is.....IS THE PLASTIC SEAT PADDED! Makes a big difference.
Again, good looking and great price.
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Re: [flygoddess] Thinking of a new pontoon - JamisJockey - 07-01-2006
Hey! I'm actually about to pull the trigger next week on a 'toon, and was going to order a knock off of the Colorado. Price is close to this one's price....
A) Can it mount an 'lectric motor?
B) Does it come with oars?
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Re: [JamisJockey] Thinking of a new pontoon - JamisJockey - 07-01-2006
I think I answered my own questions by visiting the site....apparantly there is a motor mount option, and of course it comes with oars...
I'm going to Sportsmans today to have a looksee...it sounds like about the same price as what I was looking at online....
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Re: [TubeDude] Thinking of a new pontoon - petty4life - 07-01-2006
looks like ill be getting in in the next couple of weeks. if i get it before the catfish thingie at utah lake ill come down and fish with ya.
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Re: [petty4life] Thinking of a new pontoon - TubeDude - 07-01-2006
[cool][#0000ff]That would be great, but if not, we can meet up on Willard or elsewhere.[/#0000ff]
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Re: [Playas44] Thinking of a new pontoon - petty4life - 07-15-2006
now i dont know what toon to get the 8' sport or the 9' super sport both have the same weight capacity but the 9ft has the hard seat any one have a 8fter and converted to the hard plastic padded seat?
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Re: [petty4life] Thinking of a new pontoon - JamisJockey - 07-15-2006
[url "http://www.creekcompany.com/indivdisplay.php?primaryAutoID=6&Department=Pontoon+Boats"]http://www.creekcompany.com/indivdisplay.php?primaryAutoID=6&Department=Pontoon+Boats[/url]
Well, I ordered the SS about two weeks ago. Arrived this week. Since I'm moving in just a week, its staying in the box for now. VA doesn't have any moving water restrictions like Utah, so I didn't need a 9' model, and the price is outstanding. I'm looking forward to getting it out ASAP, but the next few weeks are going to be tough.
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Re: [JamisJockey] Thinking of a new pontoon - petty4life - 07-15-2006
is there anyway to mount the hard plastic seat on the 8fter?
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Re: [petty4life] Thinking of a new pontoon - JamisJockey - 07-15-2006
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is there anyway to mount the hard plastic seat on the 8fter? [/reply]
I would think so, best to call or email the company.
Like I said, mine hasn't left the box yet.
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Re: [JamisJockey] Thinking of a new pontoon - petty4life - 07-15-2006
i found the answer to my question on there site
[url "http://www.creekcompany.com/faq.php"]http://www.creekcompany.com/faq.php[/url]
im hoping just to get the extra money to buy the 9fter i think i will be happyer with it for more floatation
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Re: [TubeDude] Thinking of a new pontoon - petty4life - 07-16-2006
Mr. Dude when i get my toon can i come down with it and some pvc and have you help me trick it out?
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Re: [petty4life] Thinking of a new pontoon - TubeDude - 07-16-2006
[cool][#0000ff]The "TUBATORIUM" (my garage) is always available for customizing projects. I usually keep a supply of both PVC tubing and fittings, but if we know in advance what we will need to be doing, I can make sure I have it available.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I think you will be happier with the 9 footer. But, since all toons are not created equal, there are differences in the frames and layouts. That can make it tricky sometimes to hang all the goodies on your craft and keep them out of the way of the oars, etc. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The good news is that I have had to figure out enough different models by now that if it is doable, we will do it. If we run into a special needs situation, I am not far from a Lowes and two Home Depots.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Come on down.[/#0000ff]
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