06-25-2013, 12:39 AM
[quote cpierce]I don't have a standing deck, but if I did, I would go for the sliding ones. That way I can slide it back and still use my fins. I think I would be lost without being able to use my fins!
To me the advantage of a pontoon over a boat is that I can use my fins and leave my hands free to fish. If I had a standing platform that was there all the time, it would restrict me to oars and motor only.
Nothing wrong with that. It just isn't what I use a pontoon or float tube for. With a permanent standing platform it becomes a small light portable boat. A good thing for some, if that is what you want and need.
It should be easy for a good welder to reinforce and add to an existing frame. I would add a lean bar at the same time. Don't know what it would cost you though.[/quote]
On my boat I sit on the standing deck when I want to use my fins. I get the best of ALL worlds. Ron
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To me the advantage of a pontoon over a boat is that I can use my fins and leave my hands free to fish. If I had a standing platform that was there all the time, it would restrict me to oars and motor only.
Nothing wrong with that. It just isn't what I use a pontoon or float tube for. With a permanent standing platform it becomes a small light portable boat. A good thing for some, if that is what you want and need.
It should be easy for a good welder to reinforce and add to an existing frame. I would add a lean bar at the same time. Don't know what it would cost you though.[/quote]
On my boat I sit on the standing deck when I want to use my fins. I get the best of ALL worlds. Ron
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