Tim wrote:
There's a lot of 'toon manufacturers out there, I know, and I've been
looking at all their propaganda about why there's is the best. Granted
I'm not looing for a "new" pontoon boat, but the used market is fine
with me.

I've been studying the advantages of every 'toon design ie round, U-
shaped, square etc, but have always wondered why s lot of mfg's will
cut the back of the tube off right about where the engine mounts,
while some will have a pointed tip which my or may not exted back
beyond the transom.

I would think that an extended tip would be more efficient for
"gliding" though the water and provide more bouyncy. (I know, bad
spelling!)

is there any advantage to a rear tipped tube? over a squared off one?

I can almost understand the advantage of a U shaped tup over a round
one, due to the fact that loading heavy over towards the transom can
cause the rear of the tube to "sink" above the curvature of the tube
itself,, but then again, I'm not sure if thats a good/bad factor or
not.

I've seen some tubes that were hollow iar, and some that were
styrofoam filled. the filled tubes sound more attractive in case
there's some puncture, but otherwise I can go either way, I suppose.

I'm really looking for a 26-28 ft float, if that makes any difference.

Oh yeah, Not STEEL!

Looking for ideas.

THANKS!

Tim


I don't know about the back tips being pointed or not. Last year we
purchased a bentley pontoon boat to replace out basic little fishing
boat. I was looking for something to fish out of that was more
confortable. I looked at new and used and liked their 20ft four point
the best. It is not really set up for entertaining as well as the
"Cruise" models. But has bassbiat style seats on all corners. With live
wells and baits wells. For me smaller was better for getting into tight
places around the lake.

On the back of the pontoons is a bracket that is for mounting a
transducer that goes to the fish/depth sounder. And on the other we have
a pump for getting water to the livewell and baitwell. Yet there is
still enought seating for our family of four if we wish to just go for a
run.

The boat is rated for 90hp, I had a 60 put on it that trolls very nice.
Does not use alot of gas either. But I will not win any races. :-)

I would look more at finding a layout and power that suits what you want
to do on it.

Capt Jack R..