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well I just picked up my first toon. I picked up petty's toon that he was selling, [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=128116;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread"]http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=128116;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread[/url]
Any suggestions on some must haves to go with it? Also I was thinking of installing a small seat on the back for my wife. She is about 105 lbs so I know her weight won't be a problem, any suggestions on how?
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[cool][#0000ff][size 1]Hey Jed, looks like you scored a nice craft. I am sure that there is plenty of flotation to allow you to add on a "backseat driver". They do make pontoons built for two, with special frames and seat arrangements.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]In looking at the pics, the first thing that comes to mind is for you to pick up one of those cheap "stadium seats". They have some that you can screw clamp onto benches to provide both cushion and a back rest. Should be able to find them in a good full range sports outlet.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]That seat can go on the rear deck, facing backwards. I don't see any way to mount it otherwise. The only other possible solution is to rig up another frame seat and move the primary seat forward...to help equalize the weight distribution. Even if you have your wife on the rear deck, you may have to adjust the placement of the frame, to insure that you float level and that you get maximum efficiency from your oars or fins.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]It occurs to me that you might want to try one of the experiments I conducted to find more comfortable seating on a Vboat. I cut off the legs from a white plastic backyard lawn chair and just sat it on top of the regular seat. It was comfortable enough, but it was bulky and weighed several pounds. That's a lot for a tube, but not much extra for a 'toon. It should be easy to rig some straps to secure it to the deck. You do have to use a grinding wheel to smooth off all the lower surface, after cutting off the legs with a hacksaw. Heck, you could even flop in a cushion on top of that for a comfy ride.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Fishing back to back could be interesting. However, if you are both righties or both lefties, you shouldn't have to worry about interfering with each other on the cast or hookset.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]An ideal situation would be to go out on Utah Lake when there is only the slightest breeze. Both of you can toss out a bait and just chill out while you slowly drift with the breeze. I used to get a lot of nice channels and a few walleyes like that. Or, you can drift and cast to a full 180 degrees around you, while your wife does the same thing from her side.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Good luck and let us know how you put it together.[/size][/#0000ff]
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I was thinking along those same lines. Those stadium seats would be great. I just need to find a place to pick some up for cheap and I need to get my speakers and ice hut sold, so the budget istn't too tight. Although I did just pay off the truck and am debt free. Wow what a good feeling,
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[cool][blue][size 1]Hey Jed, try hitting yard sales or swap meets for the stadium seats. You see them all the time when you aren't looking for them. Or just call some family and friends and see if they have any they might like to part with for a good price...FREE. Ask and ye shall receive. Well, at least sometimes.[/size][/blue]
[#0000ff][size 1]Congratulations on efficient management of your finances. That's a good habit to cultivate. Nothing wrong with some temporary "financing", to enable you to get what you need. Just don't ever let it get out of hand and leave yourself vulnerable to catastrophe.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Been there, done that. Don't want a return trip.[/size][/#0000ff]
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jed check the DI for those stadium seats you can pick them up there for a dollar if you get lucky.
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Hey there Jedburton,
They aren't for the budget minded and it's a kind of an obvious thing but the last few times I have rented a kayak (love the OceanKayak Caper) you get a seat you can put where you're going to sit in it and adjust the position and rigidity of the seat to your own preferences. I saw some in both big catalogues and ought to be sold here at BFT too.
The kayak shop had 4 or 5 different makes or models.
Again ... kind of obvious but.....
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Good score. I'd venture to guess, it's the same as a Scadden Roaring Fork model. I also think it's Streamside that is making the toons for Scadden.
You got a good deal. Enjoy it.
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