Buying a Pontoon

[flygoddess]

Ron I agree with you, you do not need the dramatic rockers, but rockers are needed. Even on some stillwater.
Here is a little comparisons for you. Here is Watermaster (same design as Water Strider) Both are flat bottom, no rocker what so ever. When a wave hits them it is like hitting a wall. Up and over. Watch the video:

http://www.bigskyinflatables.com/


Now Dave comes out with a small river raft, but has added rockers. The foot print is that of a pontoon, because the ends are out of the water. It will ride up over rocks rather than slam into them. Watch the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_gkKpC4r...ure=relmfu


I know this is a raft and not a pontoon, but you can get an idea that the oversized rockers are designed for big waves and ruff waters. You look at these Outcast, they have the larger rockers, just more a smoother up sweep.

http://www.basspro.com/Outcast-Fish-Cat-...googlebase


In closing, rockers are good and a must, just some have more than others. I am glad I had rockers today or I would be soaked.


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