03-08-2011, 12:11 AM
I am sorry that I didn't see this thread before. FG is right I have two Creek Company sport and classic pontoons. They were my first toons and they are ok at best. My son likes his sport but he does not use a motor. My first time out I set my CCC up all wrong. I was popping wheelies big time. I talked with FG and others and even emailed CC and talked to them. Here is the facts. FG is right. The sharp rockers on these boats are just not a great design. The amount of pontoon under water is very short so they don't track that great. They are ultra sensitive to frame location. I finally figured out how to set mine up and it works good as far as level ride goes. I don't see how a motor would work on them at all.
For very light duty they are like I said OK at best. I worry about a perch or a walleye giving them the old "fin a ru" and popping the toon.
I don't recommend the CC classic or any toon like them or the one you have for that matter.
Good PVC covered pontoons are easy to find used and right now they are cheep. Between 200 or 300 dollars will get you a 8 to 10 foot boat with PVC covers and the ability to mount a motor. I have seen a ton of them and I bought a FC9 for 200 dollars. For keeping things in a budget I would recommend a used good quality toon. These pictures below show the CC's and how they sit with some work. Ron
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For very light duty they are like I said OK at best. I worry about a perch or a walleye giving them the old "fin a ru" and popping the toon.
I don't recommend the CC classic or any toon like them or the one you have for that matter.
Good PVC covered pontoons are easy to find used and right now they are cheep. Between 200 or 300 dollars will get you a 8 to 10 foot boat with PVC covers and the ability to mount a motor. I have seen a ton of them and I bought a FC9 for 200 dollars. For keeping things in a budget I would recommend a used good quality toon. These pictures below show the CC's and how they sit with some work. Ron
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