05-29-2011, 07:21 AM
Carrying a toon or tube on a car is easy, you don't need a trailer. Hatchback will carry some frames deflated depending on design width. You might have install quick release bolts on the hard seat hinge to remove the hard seat back if it hits the top when folded down. Otherwise just strap to the top of your vehicle if you want to carry inflated.
I have a similar hike to some of my and lightweight is important. Whatever the boat weight is, don't forget to add the weight of all the additional equipment needed to make it happen- could be bulky and over 20# easily with oars, inflaters, tackle, anchors, fins, waders, snacks, water, PFD, etc. considered.
The bighorn does have a the highest capacity for a low cost, medium weight tube. You would need carry straps for hiking in. If the seat floor is inflatable, then you can raise the capacity by putting more air in the bottom, then add a separate 2" foam seat cushion or fashion a plastic patio chair with the legs cut off to fit.
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[quote BigFlyMan]Thank you for the replys everyone. Just got back from fishing today and my buddy let me use his spare bighorn float tube to fish out of. I was suprised at how well the tube held me up. I was sitting in the water the whole day, but this tube isnt really designed to hold you out of the water.
Thing is with pontoons i dont have the room to carry it. I drive a car and dont want to have to buy a trailer for a pontoon. Alot of the places i go to tube are usually a half mile to 3 mile hike. So lightweight is a must.
So the escape wouldnt be that good of an idea either if i decided to spend so much? Were his legs in the way while using the paddles?
I have searched the internet and havent been able to find a H3. I guess NFO has stopped making it as it isnt on their website anymore.[/quote]
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I have a similar hike to some of my and lightweight is important. Whatever the boat weight is, don't forget to add the weight of all the additional equipment needed to make it happen- could be bulky and over 20# easily with oars, inflaters, tackle, anchors, fins, waders, snacks, water, PFD, etc. considered.
The bighorn does have a the highest capacity for a low cost, medium weight tube. You would need carry straps for hiking in. If the seat floor is inflatable, then you can raise the capacity by putting more air in the bottom, then add a separate 2" foam seat cushion or fashion a plastic patio chair with the legs cut off to fit.
Porta
[quote BigFlyMan]Thank you for the replys everyone. Just got back from fishing today and my buddy let me use his spare bighorn float tube to fish out of. I was suprised at how well the tube held me up. I was sitting in the water the whole day, but this tube isnt really designed to hold you out of the water.
Thing is with pontoons i dont have the room to carry it. I drive a car and dont want to have to buy a trailer for a pontoon. Alot of the places i go to tube are usually a half mile to 3 mile hike. So lightweight is a must.
So the escape wouldnt be that good of an idea either if i decided to spend so much? Were his legs in the way while using the paddles?
I have searched the internet and havent been able to find a H3. I guess NFO has stopped making it as it isnt on their website anymore.[/quote]
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