05-13-2013, 10:13 PM
[quote pontoonman][quote flygoddess]I am already aware of how to sort out reviews, but great article. I also agree that LACK of reviews is also a red flag in my book. Generally seeing several stars is a good thing , and not too many a cause to look deeper.
I do find reviews on pontoons to be pretty accurate. You get what you pay for in my book, but no it does not have to be a fortune.
I have heard of this boat and biggest complaint was the seat, but, I am not going to rain on O.P's gift. I say, good luck and enjoy.[/quote]
Yes, I agree with your comments about reviews, FG.
Mostly if you pay less, you get less. But it is possible to pay MORE for a name, and still get LESS, is what I have found.
My preference is to get the best bang for the buck as possible for my particular application. That is what I have found with the Creek Co. ODC light vs. the Trinity, for example. Creek Co products are good, but not the highest quality available, IMHO. I got 3 of the ODCs for the price of one Trinity with the advantages of no turn around on repairs,easily interchangable parts, low cost packing of a spare, easier customization to my needs, cheap replace vs. having to baby an expensive etc. All have performed flawlessly for a few years with the only a couple of easily repair seat bladder leaks.
FWIW, anyway...
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You believe that? I had my Cardiac Canyon for 11 years. No repairs what so ever. Bucks Bag, first pontoon so we are talking 20 years, no leaks still floating no rips.... A friend has the Trinity and has had for 6 yrs or better, no repairs.
Higher price does mean better material. Urethane, last longer and is more durable than Vinyl. PVC cover stronger than nylon. Welded seams stronger than sewn. Not to mention lighter
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I do find reviews on pontoons to be pretty accurate. You get what you pay for in my book, but no it does not have to be a fortune.
I have heard of this boat and biggest complaint was the seat, but, I am not going to rain on O.P's gift. I say, good luck and enjoy.[/quote]
Yes, I agree with your comments about reviews, FG.
Mostly if you pay less, you get less. But it is possible to pay MORE for a name, and still get LESS, is what I have found.
My preference is to get the best bang for the buck as possible for my particular application. That is what I have found with the Creek Co. ODC light vs. the Trinity, for example. Creek Co products are good, but not the highest quality available, IMHO. I got 3 of the ODCs for the price of one Trinity with the advantages of no turn around on repairs,easily interchangable parts, low cost packing of a spare, easier customization to my needs, cheap replace vs. having to baby an expensive etc. All have performed flawlessly for a few years with the only a couple of easily repair seat bladder leaks.
FWIW, anyway...
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You believe that? I had my Cardiac Canyon for 11 years. No repairs what so ever. Bucks Bag, first pontoon so we are talking 20 years, no leaks still floating no rips.... A friend has the Trinity and has had for 6 yrs or better, no repairs.
Higher price does mean better material. Urethane, last longer and is more durable than Vinyl. PVC cover stronger than nylon. Welded seams stronger than sewn. Not to mention lighter
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