>>>looking For Pontoon!!!!!!!

[FRENCHIE]

so...now the 29' is gone, im goin to be shopping at the boat show for a pontoon boat in the range of:
26-28 ft. i am prefering bennington or j.c., crest and manitou also make nice boats. i am prefering the honda outboard either 225 or 275! but am possibly open to an i.o.
in the mean while if anyone knows of any used maybee a year or two old, low hours and with these requiremnts or close to...i might be interested!? thanx for keeping an eye out...Leon;)

[Magic34]

caroftheweek has a clean one for sale, just a few months old. Great boat.
Here is the link.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157938&highlight=pontoon

[Cheap Thrills]

Check your PM.
T.

[FRENCHIE]

Check your PM.
T.
thanx:)

[Jordy]

A POONtoon you say??? :idea: :D

[voodoomedman]

Have you taken a look at Playcraft? They are also a nice rig to consider and they move with an I/O. Just an alternative. J.C. and Bennington are certainly good stuff.

[Kilrtoy]

Have you taken a look at Playcraft? They are also a nice rig to consider and they move with an I/O. Just an alternative. J.C. and Bennington are certainly good stuff.
I agree PLAYCRAFT

[yopengo]

so...now the 29' is gone, im goin to be shopping at the boat show for a pontoon boat in the range of:
26-28 ft. i am prefering bennington or j.c., crest and manitou also make nice boats. i am prefering the honda outboard either 225 or 275! but am possibly open to an i.o.
in the mean while if anyone knows of any used maybee a year or two old, low hours and with these requiremnts or close to...i might be interested!? thanx for keeping an eye out...Leon;)
Just make sure the front deck is large enough to play TWISTER! :eek: :D :)

[FRENCHIE]

Just make sure the front deck is large enough to play TWISTER! :eek: :D :)
already got that one done!!!;)

[Eliminator 4 Life]

already got that one done!!!;)
Let me know Leon if you want me to hook you up on a JC...:D

[catman-do]

The only thing I dont like about the JC is that the drivers seat is placed so far back, its kind of a squeeze to get by the drivers/ rear seats to go to the rear of the boat. Besides that they seem nice, and my buddies does about 40 with a 225 outboard.

[phebus]

The only thing I dont like about the JC is that the drivers seat is placed so far back, its kind of a squeeze to get by the drivers/ rear seats to go to the rear of the boat. Besides that they seem nice, and my buddies does about 40 with a 225 outboard.
Good observation. I have a JC, and I don't know why they didn't move the helm up a little bit. Nice boat overall though.

[cc322]

Are you sure you want a pontoon? I think that craze is just about over:D :D ;) .......good luck on your search

[BigDoug]

"Just about over"......................................are you kidding ?.........its just begun, jusy ask Phebus !! :D

[DAVID]

Good observation. I have a JC, and I don't know why they didn't move the helm up a little bit. Nice boat overall though.
What year is yours? The new Visionaire seat gives alot more room.
07' and 08' have this available.

[howard25bullet]

I'd also suggest checking out the Premier tritoon as well. They have some features that I really like over the others. They are carried by Havasu Motor Sports just off London Bridge Road. Not sure of other places that carry them. Check out the video- http://www.pontoons.com/ptx_performance/
They also have some great sales going on now as well (probably like everyone else right now)

[DAVID]

The only thing I dont like about the JC is that the drivers seat is placed so far back, its kind of a squeeze to get by the drivers/ rear seats to go to the rear of the boat. Besides that they seem nice, and my buddies does about 40 with a 225 outboard.
We've been supercharging the I/O's. Getting low 50's out of them. Fun as heck to drive!

[BoatPI]

My friend has a two year old Playcraft with the white out powder coated rails, 22', Honda outboard. Loves it and trouble free. He got a 175 which is fine for a 22', and he recomends a 225 for larger boats. Sips the gas acording to him.

[shadow]

We've been supercharging the I/O's. Getting low 50's out of them. Fun as heck to drive!
:idea: Why not throw a 496HO in and keep the reliability and run mid 50's +.
Ours runs 48 with a 350 mag and we almost ordered a 496 but now i'm glad we didn't,i find myself cruising 30-35 most of the time.
I'm pretty sure Playcrafts will run about 5mph faster than mine with the same setup.

[BoatPI]

Pontoons shake and shimmy alot. So pay attention the the hardware and how it and the seats are attached.

[DAVID]

:idea: Why not throw a 496HO in and keep the reliability and run mid 50's +.
Ours runs 48 with a 350 mag and we almost ordered a 496 but now i'm glad we didn't,i find myself cruising 30-35 most of the time.
I'm pretty sure Playcrafts will run about 5mph faster than mine with the same setup.
JC has tried the 496. Weighs to much.

[caroftheweek]

Pontoons shake and shimmy alot. So pay attention the the hardware and how it and the seats are attached.
Apparently you have not been on one of the newer tooners. Our Bennington is 10 times tighter than our magic deck. it has zero shimmy and is rock solid in rough water. I was very impressed.

[BigDoug]

My 24ft. Playcraft with a v-6 does 42 mph :D ...........when i put the supercharger on eveybody better get outta my way while i practice the infamous spinout manuever in the reeds !!........................hehe :D

[INSman]

My 24ft. Playcraft with a v-6 does 42 mph :D ...........when i put the supercharger on eveybody better get outta my way while i practice the infamous spinout manuever in the reeds !!........................hehe :D
Part-time comedian too... Keep your day job buddy :crossx: :supp: :D

[Matt in the CAT]

Just Looked At One In Corona (repo) $5500. Wife Says Its To Small, 18'. Its Going To Acuton Next Week, Cal Boat & Rv Storage

[BigDoug]

Thanks Blane, atleast i thought it was funny !! :D

[Riveratz]

My 24ft. Playcraft with a v-6 does 42 mph :D
42 Huh???? You are just trying to make that thing a "Hot Rod"?
42 MPH maybe if you take that motor out of your jet boat....

[BigDoug]

DAAMMNN, its a tough crowd in here !! :D