video of my pontoon boat

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This video is to let people see what the Skookum Steelheader looks like with the Coleman 2.6 HP outboard.

So far I like this boat a lot, but I have only fished for Sturgeon in it. I need to take it trolling for Walleye to see how it does for that. This boat will be the BOMB for catfishing.

This is not a light duty boat. With all my gear and motor on it weighs a bunch. When I launch I load the boat with all my gear and motor. I place it right on the back of the trailer. I back down and slide it off the trailer. Even though the boat is quite heave it is easy to do. I do the same when loading. I back the trailer down and pull it on. After it is on I leave the launch area and strip it down.

I sit on the foot deck when I am fishing. I find it very comfortable The decks on the sides work as arm rests. I put my bait cooler on the seat behind me while I fish. I think this winter I will extend the side decks to go the full length of the frame. Then I can test them next spring. Here is the video link.

And some pictures. Ron

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Great vid!!! this is inspiring me to get a toon, as this just look’s like to much fun!!!

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Most pontoons can handle an electric motor. There are very few that can handle a gas motor. I found out the hard way.
This Steelheader is the Humvee of pontoon boats. there are a couple other companys that make gas motor friendly boats but none of them are cheep. Ron

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Looks great. You are defineatly giving me some ideas for the future.

Windriver

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Here is an idea. A Steelheader with a 25 HP jet. Ron

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Now you’re talkin.

Won’t have to worry about as many rocks that way.

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I could have used it today. I could not get into my sturgeon hole due to high water and rocks. Ron

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How much does the water level change from day to day?

Is the flucuation from them generating power from the dams?

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Flows have been increasing for the last 20 days or so. I am not sure why they are increasing the flow. They have cut the farmers back on their water but more is going down the river. I wish I could have made it. Ron