Would a front rudder help steer the thing?
 

Tim wrote:

I know I'm probably answering my own question, but it probably
wouldn't be that practical, otherwise they'd all be coming out with
them.
Any Ideas?

Woo Hoo, my first real contribution opportunity since I came back!

I was researching this manufacturer for a bow thruster for 50' monohull
houseboat I'm currently re-powering and I came across one of their
products designed as a bow thruster for pontoons - it's kind of like an
bow mounted trolling motor except that it mounts on the underside of the
deck. Obviously not something you'd drop into the water at any great
speed, but great for maneuvering in tight quarters.

http://www.sideshift.com/BoatType/pontoon.htm

I'm rusty at this - should I end with a flame under the new newsgroup
rules? Is there a probation period before I can declare omnipotence? ;-)

--
Regards,
Dave Brown
Brown's Marina Ltd
http://brownsmarina.com/

Would a front rudder help steer the thing?
 

"Dave Brown" wrote in message
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I'm rusty at this - should I end with a flame under the new newsgroup
rules? Is there a probation period before I can declare omnipotence? ;-)

--
Regards,
Dave Brown
Brown's Marina Ltd
http://brownsmarina.com/


I'm sure the newsgroup lawmen will give you a short 'grace period' before
rounding you up.

Would a front rudder help steer the thing?
 

On Apr 15, 9:22 am, "Chuck Gould" wrote:
On Apr 15, 5:44?am, "Ernest Scribbler"
wrote:

"Chuck Gould" wrote

Putting a second rudder on the front would likely
result in capsizing at any serious turn of speed.

How you gonna get a serious turn of speed in a 30' pontoon boat?

With far too much horsepower. :-)

But Chuck, one doesn't have to run the engine wide open all the time.

I was thinking about low throttle, and bow assistance.

Pushing away from a dock, a thrusting device aka trolling motor would
be fine, but i was thinking more to make the craft more nimble under
weigh.

Would a front rudder help steer the thing?
 

On Apr 15, 3:06 pm, John H. wrote:


Tim - I think you need one of those. You can tell your wife I said so.
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H-

P 340 30' to 40' ft. $3,995.00 USD

Er, that waqs more than the whole pontoon w/trailer!

But gives me some ideas for the future, though.

Would a front rudder help steer the thing?
 

Tim wrote:
On Apr 15, 9:22 am, "Chuck Gould" wrote:
On Apr 15, 5:44?am, "Ernest Scribbler"
wrote:

"Chuck Gould" wrote
Putting a second rudder on the front would likely
result in capsizing at any serious turn of speed.
How you gonna get a serious turn of speed in a 30' pontoon boat?
With far too much horsepower. :-)

But Chuck, one doesn't have to run the engine wide open all the time.

I was thinking about low throttle, and bow assistance.

Pushing away from a dock, a thrusting device aka trolling motor would
be fine, but i was thinking more to make the craft more nimble under
weigh.


Tim,

How fast will you be moving where you need the added steering control?
The trolling motor idea sounds good for 5 MPH or so. Here's one with
a remote control for the steering!

http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...pg=fbm_terrova

Dan

Would a front rudder help steer the thing?
 

"Tim" wrote in message
oups.com...
On Apr 15, 3:06 pm, John H. wrote:


Tim - I think you need one of those. You can tell your wife I said so.
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H-

P 340 30' to 40' ft. $3,995.00 USD

Er, that waqs more than the whole pontoon w/trailer!

But gives me some ideas for the future, though.



Maybe JohnH can put on a fundraiser to help defray the high expense.
It's the least he can do after all you've sent him.

Would a front rudder help steer the thing?
 

On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:44:45 -0400, Dave Brown
wrote:

Tim wrote:

I know I'm probably answering my own question, but it probably
wouldn't be that practical, otherwise they'd all be coming out with
them.
Any Ideas?

Woo Hoo, my first real contribution opportunity since I came back!

I was researching this manufacturer for a bow thruster for 50' monohull
houseboat I'm currently re-powering and I came across one of their
products designed as a bow thruster for pontoons - it's kind of like an
bow mounted trolling motor except that it mounts on the underside of the
deck. Obviously not something you'd drop into the water at any great
speed, but great for maneuvering in tight quarters.

http://www.sideshift.com/BoatType/pontoon.htm

I'm rusty at this - should I end with a flame under the new newsgroup
rules? Is there a probation period before I can declare omnipotence? ;-)

If you want to fit in with the right crowd, you should , at least, call
someone an asshole, and then say you've got them 'filtered'!

Tim - I think you need one of those. You can tell your wife I said so.
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H

Would a front rudder help steer the thing?
 

"Don White" wrote in message
...

"Tim" wrote in message
oups.com...
On Apr 15, 3:06 pm, John H. wrote:


Tim - I think you need one of those. You can tell your wife I said so.
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H-

P 340 30' to 40' ft. $3,995.00 USD

Er, that waqs more than the whole pontoon w/trailer!

But gives me some ideas for the future, though.



Maybe JohnH can put on a fundraiser to help defray the high expense.
It's the least he can do after all you've sent him.


ROTF!!!!!!!!!!

Would a front rudder help steer the thing?
 

On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:44:45 -0400, Dave Brown
wrote:

I'm rusty at this - should I end with a flame under the new newsgroup
rules? Is there a probation period before I can declare omnipotence? ;-)

The rules are that there are no rules.

If you break them however, someone will be sure to tell you about it.

Skipper has been mercifully MIA for quite awhile so you won't have to
worry about him.

Would a front rudder help steer the thing?
 

Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:44:45 -0400, Dave Brown
wrote:

I'm rusty at this - should I end with a flame under the new newsgroup
rules? Is there a probation period before I can declare omnipotence? ;-)

The rules are that there are no rules.

If you break them however, someone will be sure to tell you about it.

Skipper has been mercifully MIA for quite awhile so you won't have to
worry about him.



Indeed, the new king'o'flame is...Chuck.