07-15-2004, 03:43 PM
[cool][blue][size 1]Hey Nate, one of the good things about the newer air chambers and valves is that you can fill or deflate your craft quickly. I know TN2 uses a little 12 volt air pump on his, but I can completely air up my SFC in only a couple of minutes with a high volume 2-way hand pump.[/size][/blue]
[#0000ff][size 1]This means that if you have limited cargo space in your vehicle you can transport your craft partially or totally deflated, without sacrificing a lot of time and sweat when you get to the pond. I have a small SUV (GMC Jimmy) and we can carry two inflated Super Fat Cats plus gear in the back, with the seats folded down. But, if you are driving a sedan, then even a small trunk will hold the deflated craft.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Down here in Arizona there is a fly fishing club that has group outings. They have a special trailer they tow behind a truck that holds up to a half dozen fully inflated pontoons, ready to launch and fish. I have thought of getting a small trailer to accomodate a couple of "battle ready" toons for TubeBabe and myself. That is our next venture.[/size][/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff][size 1]This means that if you have limited cargo space in your vehicle you can transport your craft partially or totally deflated, without sacrificing a lot of time and sweat when you get to the pond. I have a small SUV (GMC Jimmy) and we can carry two inflated Super Fat Cats plus gear in the back, with the seats folded down. But, if you are driving a sedan, then even a small trunk will hold the deflated craft.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Down here in Arizona there is a fly fishing club that has group outings. They have a special trailer they tow behind a truck that holds up to a half dozen fully inflated pontoons, ready to launch and fish. I have thought of getting a small trailer to accomodate a couple of "battle ready" toons for TubeBabe and myself. That is our next venture.[/size][/#0000ff]
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