Pontoon boats

#1 06-05-2006, 11:37 AM

Any of you boys know anything about pontoon boats? I am thinking of adding a pontoon boat to my armada for putting up the intercoastal when the wifies aincent relatives come by for sunday dinner and for sea duck hunting. I see them go by my house quite a bit but I dont know anyone who has one. Do you need a special kind of aluminum for salt water? If I keep it in the water do I need to bottom paint it or is it easier to scrape off the bottom crap than a glass boat? I was thinking that a 50 or 60 HP would be plenty for a 24 footer..It would also be a nice night fishing platform for sitting on some of my puppy drum and trout holes....Frank.

Skools Out · #2 06-05-2006, 11:53 AM

Frank i know a guy here with a 24 or 27 ft i don't remember the exact but it has no motor and no trailer but as i remember it is in great shape and was always a fresh water boat. do you want more info?

Skools Out · #3 06-05-2006, 12:08 PM

ok called him he said he thought it was a 22 or 24 so i'll measure it for ya it you want more info. he wants $1500 firm he said. yr not sure i'll find that out on hull ID too.

Blue_Runner · #4 06-05-2006, 12:13 PM

Skools, I'm interested if Frank is not. What about the furniture, carpet and floors and railings? What kind of shape? Bimini top?

Skools Out · #5 06-05-2006, 12:35 PM

not sure looked good last time i saw it but that was couple yrs ago. will get some pics

Franco · #6 06-05-2006, 05:08 PM

I HAVE A LINE ON A 20 FOOTER, NEEDS TLC HAS A 40HP OB NO BATTERY OR FUEL TANK, CAN GET IT FOR AROUNG $800

#7 06-05-2006, 05:38 PM

Skools: thanks much but I promised the little wifie that the v20 was my last project boat but that sounds like a good deal. I was just curious as to how they hold up etc. I did find out from a guy I stopped this morning at my dock who has one that you cant leave them in the water for more than 3 days before shi% starts growing on them here on the intercoastal so I have to look at getting a lift first or put it in and out after a few days ..I will probably try to find something turn key..Many thanks Frank

Blue_Runner · #8 06-05-2006, 05:38 PM

Franco, I bet its in FL huh? If not, how close to NC?

Thanks,
Blue

Franco · #9 06-05-2006, 07:06 PM

HEY BLUE, YOU BET IT'S DOWN HERE. I MAY SNAG IT AND GIVE IT TO MY SON TO PLAY WITH.

reelapeelin · #10 06-06-2006, 12:18 AM

I know a guy who enjoyed his 24'er on Lake Hartwell for several years...took it to Murrel's Inlet (saltwater) for a weekend...he said ''WORST'' thing he ever did....

...although I believe some pontoons are better suited for SW than others...I think Starcraft makes one (larger "logs") specificly for SW...get a little more HP (75-90)...when the wind kicks up, they need a lil' more ;) 8) ...