06-07-2009, 10:47 PM
There is the old FRAMELESS Pontoons.
The NAVIGATOR II by North Fork Outdoor. 9' long, frameless pontoon with ALL the features of a potoon, but, FRAMELESS. Folds up small and has a back pack. Weighs about 36 lbs. Plus Urethane.
Now this toon has been discontinued and is now offered in a little bigger model called the OUTLAW.
These boats will last longer than you though.
Kicking back...I do have several boats from a 6' float tube ( the Freestyle H3), a 4' framed pontoon boat, and a 10'6" Outlaw X5.
I have had several other crafts and feel I have paid my dues, and mistakes.
My suggestion is this:
WHAT IS THE CRAFT MADE OF. Material is very important to me. DO NOT SKIMP...it is your life.
I am not saying to go out and buy the most expensive boat on the market, but not the cheapest either.
It will in the long run come down to how much you plan on using it, The more it costs, the better the features.
Urethane being the best choice in bladders (next to bladderless). It will last longer and is not effected by temps and altitude.
Then outer cover. I prefer the smooth PVC coated covers as invasisive species can't adhear to them and they are stronger and last longer.
Both Float Tubes and Pontoons have their place. What isn't in TD's book is that Pontoons have come a long way. They are lighter and can break down quite small. Aluminum frames!
MYSELF>>>>A pontoon all the way. I can get into remote spots just fine and once there I have the choice of KICKING, ROWING or putting a motor on.
I drive a Grand Vitara and I have no problems. I do however prefer the trailer, but I don't have to use it.
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The NAVIGATOR II by North Fork Outdoor. 9' long, frameless pontoon with ALL the features of a potoon, but, FRAMELESS. Folds up small and has a back pack. Weighs about 36 lbs. Plus Urethane.
Now this toon has been discontinued and is now offered in a little bigger model called the OUTLAW.
These boats will last longer than you though.
Kicking back...I do have several boats from a 6' float tube ( the Freestyle H3), a 4' framed pontoon boat, and a 10'6" Outlaw X5.
I have had several other crafts and feel I have paid my dues, and mistakes.
My suggestion is this:
WHAT IS THE CRAFT MADE OF. Material is very important to me. DO NOT SKIMP...it is your life.
I am not saying to go out and buy the most expensive boat on the market, but not the cheapest either.
It will in the long run come down to how much you plan on using it, The more it costs, the better the features.
Urethane being the best choice in bladders (next to bladderless). It will last longer and is not effected by temps and altitude.
Then outer cover. I prefer the smooth PVC coated covers as invasisive species can't adhear to them and they are stronger and last longer.
Both Float Tubes and Pontoons have their place. What isn't in TD's book is that Pontoons have come a long way. They are lighter and can break down quite small. Aluminum frames!
MYSELF>>>>A pontoon all the way. I can get into remote spots just fine and once there I have the choice of KICKING, ROWING or putting a motor on.
I drive a Grand Vitara and I have no problems. I do however prefer the trailer, but I don't have to use it.
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