Posts: 2,011
Threads: 0
Joined: Jun 2003
Reputation:
0
Well I finally did it. Last weekend I bought the pontoon I've been looking for. With some minor mods and experimentation I'll be looking to get on the waters soon. When I figure out how to put it all together. Figure out what I want to bring on it, the next step is to figure out how to get it to the water. Since I don't hve a truck and just a little 4-banger I'm looking at getting a small utility trailer to tag along behind. I've been to Harbor Freight and seen what they have, and the little 4X6 looks promising, just need the save up funds to put it all together. Hope to see some of you out on the waters soon.
[signature]
Posts: 5,856
Threads: 0
Joined: Feb 2003
Reputation:
0
Sweet dude! I think you'll really enjoy being out in a toon. It's really nice when you can get onto bodies of water that don't really have any boats on them.
[signature]
Posts: 520
Threads: 0
Joined: Feb 2003
Reputation:
0
Thats the same direction I'm headed. I've had my float tube for a few years now and am looking for something different. What kind did you get? Al
[signature]
Posts: 1,013
Threads: 0
Joined: Jan 2004
Reputation:
0
FFM, when I go fishing in my Cherokee, I take a pump with me. It only takes a few minutes to pump the bladders up and put the toon together. I have also placed the toon on top of the Jeep, but I have noticed some wear spots on the toon where the tie downs rub as I am driving. The pump that I use has a two way action so it adds air on both the up and down strokes. I have also used a tire pump that plugs into a vehicle to inflate the toon part way, and then topped it off with the hand pump. That is even faster.
[signature]
Posts: 1,261
Threads: 0
Joined: Jun 2003
Reputation:
0
nice to see you joined the tooners. I have loved mine. I bought that 12' toon that petty was selling and hooked up a trolling motor to the front and have been haveing a blast on it. If you want to see my setup there are a bunch of pics on the floattubers board back a few pages. well hope to see ya around,
jed
[signature]
Posts: 971
Threads: 0
Joined: Apr 2003
Reputation:
0
sounds like another flotilla is forming. Glad to here you got your toon
[signature]
Posts: 2,011
Threads: 0
Joined: Jun 2003
Reputation:
0
Its a skeeter I think the model is the "visions" it was the promo at the sportsmans expo.
[signature]
Posts: 2,011
Threads: 0
Joined: Jun 2003
Reputation:
0
Just have to work out a few details before the little motor gets mounted. And sure we can make things happen for the maiden voyage.
[signature]
Posts: 2,011
Threads: 0
Joined: Jun 2003
Reputation:
0
Stll need to pick up the pume, but I've got one that will work that plugs into the car.
[signature]
Posts: 2,011
Threads: 0
Joined: Jun 2003
Reputation:
0
That is the goal, something quick and easy to set up
[signature]
If you are up to having me tag along on the maiden voyage let me know. 
]