06-02-2015, 07:07 AM
Frameless VS Regular pontoon? I have had both so here are my thoughts.
Framelss =
Pros...packability, fits in the back of any car, light weight important if you are going to carry it far <-refer to packability.
Cons... the oars are not going to row like a framed boat not even close. You sit nearer if not nearly in the water.
Framed or Regular pontoon=
Pros... firmer and for the most part a more comfortable seat. The oars can really move you across the water when needed/wanted. Sturdier feel on the water but only just a bit. Mine at least could carry more gear.
Cons... and this is a big one: you need to tear it way down if you want to fit it in a reasonable car or even most suvs, Thus requiring a little more build time to get on the water. Most are not easily carried especially if you consider the weight you can put on one. That requires you to park near the water and that aint always easy/possible.
However the perfect marriage as I see it would be the Mike Andreason model of the Dave Scadden line up.
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Framelss =
Pros...packability, fits in the back of any car, light weight important if you are going to carry it far <-refer to packability.
Cons... the oars are not going to row like a framed boat not even close. You sit nearer if not nearly in the water.
Framed or Regular pontoon=
Pros... firmer and for the most part a more comfortable seat. The oars can really move you across the water when needed/wanted. Sturdier feel on the water but only just a bit. Mine at least could carry more gear.
Cons... and this is a big one: you need to tear it way down if you want to fit it in a reasonable car or even most suvs, Thus requiring a little more build time to get on the water. Most are not easily carried especially if you consider the weight you can put on one. That requires you to park near the water and that aint always easy/possible.
However the perfect marriage as I see it would be the Mike Andreason model of the Dave Scadden line up.
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