03-08-2011, 06:39 AM
[quote SanDiegoBassin]It sure is... those fatcats are looking pretty nice!
The point of this purchase was to move faster on the water. Im open to either a yak, or a toon that can handle a tm.
This is my first toon as well as my first toon mod so I wasn't expecting much. On the flipside this toon is great foe regular oar/flipper use and if all else fails I still have a good toon with a sweet rod holder for the Barrett season.
Does anyone have some suggestion's for a cheaper toon that can handle a tm?[/quote]
For cheaper, check out promotion sales usually around holidays from the major mail order retailers. Bargain barns at Cabellas, etc. sometimes have very low prices. Sometimes you can buy low rocker pontoons cheap, esp. if discontinued, which can be switched out with other brand boats. This works IF you have a good strong basic frame with some versatility in the way the toons are attached. I used ratchet straps to attach $50 clearance priced versa vessel low rocker pontoons to an existing frame from another boat, for example. http://www.mertechengineering.com/store.htm
But they don't have anything on clearance right now.
Creek company has frequent sales and clearance on boats and parts on their website, sometimes including free shipping.
A lot depends on how you will be using your boat. Generally heavy boat weight is your enemy in tube/toon type of boating, with all things being considered. This is especially the case if you will be packing your boat or have to carry a distance to your put in spot. PVC coated fabric is best on pontoons, but too heavy when packing.
Hope this helps.
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The point of this purchase was to move faster on the water. Im open to either a yak, or a toon that can handle a tm.
This is my first toon as well as my first toon mod so I wasn't expecting much. On the flipside this toon is great foe regular oar/flipper use and if all else fails I still have a good toon with a sweet rod holder for the Barrett season.
Does anyone have some suggestion's for a cheaper toon that can handle a tm?[/quote]
For cheaper, check out promotion sales usually around holidays from the major mail order retailers. Bargain barns at Cabellas, etc. sometimes have very low prices. Sometimes you can buy low rocker pontoons cheap, esp. if discontinued, which can be switched out with other brand boats. This works IF you have a good strong basic frame with some versatility in the way the toons are attached. I used ratchet straps to attach $50 clearance priced versa vessel low rocker pontoons to an existing frame from another boat, for example. http://www.mertechengineering.com/store.htm
But they don't have anything on clearance right now.
Creek company has frequent sales and clearance on boats and parts on their website, sometimes including free shipping.
A lot depends on how you will be using your boat. Generally heavy boat weight is your enemy in tube/toon type of boating, with all things being considered. This is especially the case if you will be packing your boat or have to carry a distance to your put in spot. PVC coated fabric is best on pontoons, but too heavy when packing.
Hope this helps.
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