04-01-2006, 01:20 AM
[cool][#0000ff]Since we have quite a few tooners on the Utah board, I am sure you will get some good responses.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Let me invite you to also come visit the [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?forum=81;"]Float Tubing (and Pontooning) board[/url]. Also, you can go to the [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?forum=130;"]Picture Board[/url]. There are a couple of sections on pontoons, including a pontoon buying guide with pics and specs.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you are looking for rugged whitewater worthy craft, the $700 upper limit may be tough to work with, especially if you want something you can load up with extra cargo for camping on river runs. That will put you in the 11 or 12 foot category, with stronger frames and bigger air chambers.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Some of the more advanced river running craft provide standing platforms and lean bars. Of course, those add significantly to the price.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The Creek Company makes a lot of good river running craft. So do several others. You kind of have to do your own homework, after you complete the list of things that are 1. necessary 2. nice for nice 3. nonessential.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Let me invite you to also come visit the [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?forum=81;"]Float Tubing (and Pontooning) board[/url]. Also, you can go to the [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?forum=130;"]Picture Board[/url]. There are a couple of sections on pontoons, including a pontoon buying guide with pics and specs.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you are looking for rugged whitewater worthy craft, the $700 upper limit may be tough to work with, especially if you want something you can load up with extra cargo for camping on river runs. That will put you in the 11 or 12 foot category, with stronger frames and bigger air chambers.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Some of the more advanced river running craft provide standing platforms and lean bars. Of course, those add significantly to the price.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The Creek Company makes a lot of good river running craft. So do several others. You kind of have to do your own homework, after you complete the list of things that are 1. necessary 2. nice for nice 3. nonessential.[/#0000ff]
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