04-14-2010, 01:45 AM
ODC 616 Pro and Cons:
I have owned mine for three years now. I also own a scadden V-Shaped tube and an older 8 foot long bubblebee pontoon as well. Of the three I normally will go with the 616.
Pros:
-Light weight and mobile
-Easy to kick around the ponds and lakes even in a moderate wind.
-Suprisingly steady in rought waters.
-Enough space with an added storage rack to hold 4 tackle boxes, bait, small cooler, and small hand pump.
-Great in the reeds and tight spaces
-Bladders have a warranty with them as long as you call Creek Company and talk nice with them. They are good small town folks.
Cons:
-You can't buy them whole any more. They where discontinued. But you can buy almost all parts serprate for replacement or spares.
-Too small for oars. The 6 foot pontoon buckles under the torque of a strong oar pull.
-Do not think they would handle a motor on the back either.
I hope that lends some insight. I have really enjoyed mine and hope you enjoy yours as well.
Happy Tubing/Tooning.
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I have owned mine for three years now. I also own a scadden V-Shaped tube and an older 8 foot long bubblebee pontoon as well. Of the three I normally will go with the 616.
Pros:
-Light weight and mobile
-Easy to kick around the ponds and lakes even in a moderate wind.
-Suprisingly steady in rought waters.
-Enough space with an added storage rack to hold 4 tackle boxes, bait, small cooler, and small hand pump.
-Great in the reeds and tight spaces
-Bladders have a warranty with them as long as you call Creek Company and talk nice with them. They are good small town folks.
Cons:
-You can't buy them whole any more. They where discontinued. But you can buy almost all parts serprate for replacement or spares.
-Too small for oars. The 6 foot pontoon buckles under the torque of a strong oar pull.
-Do not think they would handle a motor on the back either.
I hope that lends some insight. I have really enjoyed mine and hope you enjoy yours as well.
Happy Tubing/Tooning.
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