11-18-2005, 10:24 PM
I just recently bought a TU pontoon boat and really like it. I agree, I think using Oars & Fins on a pontoon boat can be quite difficult at times , especially when you have strong winds. As a result, I use a trolling motor.
I like to use my fins inconjuntion with my motor. The fins act as rudders and steer the boat when the motor is running. I am able to have my hands be completely free which is very nice when you are throwing lures or trolling. At faster speeds, I use my oars to steer instead.
In my opinion, I would take a pontoon boat over a kayak anyday due to the stability factor. I have flipped over in a canoe like boat and lost all my gear from a boat wake. In my pontoon boat have been waves up to 3 feet and managed not to flip over. [cool]
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I like to use my fins inconjuntion with my motor. The fins act as rudders and steer the boat when the motor is running. I am able to have my hands be completely free which is very nice when you are throwing lures or trolling. At faster speeds, I use my oars to steer instead.
In my opinion, I would take a pontoon boat over a kayak anyday due to the stability factor. I have flipped over in a canoe like boat and lost all my gear from a boat wake. In my pontoon boat have been waves up to 3 feet and managed not to flip over. [cool]
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