Moderators: Redneck_Randy, badmoonrising, lakerunner, #1 Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by MattJ, Feb 11, 2019. Financing, Iboats The diameter of the pontoons has increased over the years. Accessories, Big Jon Round Hull. The baffles somewhat limit water accumulation because each section pressurizes individually until it disallows any more water infiltration. I haven't been to Conroe in about 2 weeks. Moving on from pontoon tubes, pontoon boats have a typical length of 16 to 27 feet. CREATE Forget about it! That applies triply to a tritoon boat. Don't go by what other's have said go by what works for you. More than likely, itll end up at a facility or in a storage box. Breakers, Power Packs & Jump Then a large pontoon or tritoon works best for you. They build a simple jig with (for example) 2 each 2x6 boards parallel to each other about 24" or so apart, high enough off the floor for the log height. Switches, Shore Power & AC Seats, Offshore Boat If you like riding in deeper waters, such as big lakes, then get a tritoon. Rollers, Boat Trailer Accessories, Electronic Navigation Breakers, Power Packs & Jump 1993 24' Voyager 2006 E-TECH 90-Fishing Barge. Therell just be a lot of empty deck space. The larger the tube is in diameter the more weight it can carry and the more water it can displace. Post Systems, Marine Plumbing Sadly, you cant really get away with doing the same thing with a tritoon. Bennington advertises that their eliptical pontoons are mere effective and efficient than 27 ' round ones even with lifting strakes? Can you afford to spend that much money on a boat? Locks, Boat Deck Accessories, PWC Parts & Boat, Boat Buyers 5150abf Vice Admiral Joined Aug 12, 2007 Messages 5,808 Jul 24, 2010 #3 Many modern pontoons have a bracket welded to the bottom of the pontoon. Better performance come from rectangular pontoons but I personally don't like the looks of Rect toons. Re: Round vs. U-Shaped Pontoons??? ha Had any luck fishing, Greg? Platforms, Slide You can even take them out in the ocean, something you shouldnt do if you have a pontoon boat. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Pontoon Boat Insurance [What You Need To Know], Deck Boat Buyers Guide: Heres What You Need to Know, Deck Boats Vs. Pontoons, Tritoons, Center Consoles, Dual Consoles, and Bowriders. Now, Shop THANK YOU, Jeff. Marine Battery Chargers, Shop Post Communication, Auto Pilot My 1985 24' Starcraft has U shaped logs. Deals, Electrical CREATE Go to the Boat show as stated above. Battery Charger, Marine Audio & Its true that tritoons and pontoons arent that different, but the former requires more maintenance. Marine Battery Chargers, Shop Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. Welcome to the forum. Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color, Pumps and However, there exists a variation on the pontoon that weve mentioned a few times as well. Many pontoons of this design also have a drain plug at the back rear bottom to allow drainage of condensation or accumulated water. U-shaped pontoons offer greater volume and carrying capacity (1-2 person increase on average). Axles, Boat Trailer Tie Hardware, Boat Seat I forgot about PlayCraft.another good manufacturer. U-shaped pontoons offer greater volume and carrying capacity (1-2 person increase on average). These pontoon tubes might have frames made of plastic, steel, or aluminum for more durability and support. You also have to think about maintenance. You wont really fit. Single Chambered Baffled Round Pontoons: In general round pontoons offer some significant advantages for geometrically a cylinder is the strongest shape that aluminum can be formed into. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Accessories, Pontoon Bimini With a bigger engine and more pontoon tubes, a tritoon must have a larger frame compared to pontoons. Rectangular pontoons do have lineal displacement per inch of immersion, round ones do not. your boats Gel Coat Match, Shop Thisll give you a good idea of what your monthly and annual costs will be for storage. by RonKMiller Mon Apr 29, 2013 9:22 am, #9 #712038 07/08/04 08:47 PM: Joined: Oct 2003. Accessories, Marine Electrical Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & Wells, Toilet & Waste How tubes are vented, the shape of the nose cone and spray shield, runners that protect the bottom, etc. Starters, Marine Solar Power But they come at a slight weight penalty. Pontoons and tritoons alike offer a lot of versality in terms of the bodies of water you can ride. Post Rollers, Boat Trailer Racks, Fish Finders, Sounders Parts, Sacrificial Anodes & by The_Hellbilly Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:22 am, #7 Heres some cons to take into consideration. by playcat Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:05 pm, #12 Telescopes, Covers and Software, Digital Drink Holders, http://www.pontoonwaterglide.com/index.asp, http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebestboatbrands/6009478932/in/photostream/, http://www.pontoons.com/ptx_performance/ptx_advantage_video/. by cwag911 Sat Dec 22, 2012 4:16 pm, #10 In an industry that is always looking to stand out . PFDs, Roof Racks, Carriers, While most pontoons are round there have been different shapes for decades, with unique performance claims. In this article, well talk about even more differences between pontoons and tritoons. We are trying to decide between Bennington and Sweetwater (with 27" pontoons and strakes) but the Bennington is much higher in price. Dollies, SportsStuff Great Big Maintenance, Boat Cleaners & Switches, Shore Power & AC You can see the four most common boat hull types in this simple drawing. Distribution, ProMariner ProNautic The pontoons are welded/bolted to deck support channels and cross beams, which are the . Blocks, Marine Charts & Grills, Boat Drink All rights reserved. Deals, Dealer Post Outboards, Shop I assume this was due to the foam. With the SLS series you have two options with similar layoutsthe only difference is the SLS5 is two feet longer. The only way to remove or drain it is through a usually small plug at the top of the individual affected chamber usually by siphoning though small hose. Round tubes are the most common probably because its the easiest to roll and form. Square or "V" shaped hulls have greater directional stability than round bottoms: so round bottom pontoon boats are easier to turn. Jacks, Boat Trailer Brakes & Caulking, Marine Engine And finally should you ever need to repair a hulled pontoon the most common and best repair, welding is very difficult to achieve because of the inserted insulation and associated heat from the process. Post Meters, Marine Electrical Panels Tubes, Shop Pumps, Marine Pump Replacement As we mentioned in the pros and cons section, pontoon boats start at $18,000 and tritoons $35,000. Biminis, View Drain Plug. Strakes, you are riding on the sides of your toons. I was skunked on legal sized fish. U-shape prevents water from getting on top of pontoon and weighing it down. For instance, earlier we talked about storing your boat. ACCOUNT, Find Downs, Couplers, Mounts, Post Ride higher and drier. This excerpt is taken from a longer article onhttp://www.pontoonhouseboatodyssey.com, Previous Post If you often tow watersports enthusiasts, then a pontoon boat simply wont do. Holder, Anchor & Dock Covers, Boat Wiring & I actually think a U shaped log in the middle (regardless of the bouyancy) would actually help with drag. Round or an arch is the strongest shape there is, flat is the weakest. I saw one haulin it across Conroe the last week of June. Why? Fin System is located at a position where it can provide the greatest benefit. by RonKMiller Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:09 pm, #2 Now, that's entirely subjective on my part, but just about everybody who owns or owned a two log pontoon remarks on the smooth ride and how quickly it will get up on plane. The Right Fit, Shop By Multiply by the length of the toon times. If that doesn't work, contact us. By reviewing the pros and cons and other factors we covered in this article, you shouldnt find it too hard to decide between pontoon or tritoon boats. Post Larger pontoons offer an optimal balance of high-riding flotation and efficient performance. Winches, Boat Motor Supports & Fenders, Boat Trailer FWIW: I think that foam filled u logs are superior to round logs due to buoyancy and structural integrity. Re: Round vs. U-Shaped Pontoons??? by VaGent Sun Apr 28, 2013 5:16 pm, #4 2010 Bennington 2275 GFI custom fisher/cruiser. Boat Repair, Boat Paint & Even if you go the storage cube route, youd need a big storage space to squeeze your tritoon in. Post Video, GPS Chartplotters & But when you get them side by side is when the cream rises to the top. Downs, Couplers, Mounts, Rafts, Paddle Trailer Winches, Shop Older boats had 19 diameter, 21, and then 23diameter followed. Charts & Systems, Marine Plumbing Boat, Sell A Heres some tritoon boat pros. Racks, Fish Finders, Sounders Great, then! So you are suggesting adding the lifting strakes as well? Hardware, Boat Seats by That is a fact. Blocks, Marine Motors, Fishing Downriggers & Many manufactures also use a thinner gauge material because the foam inserted within reduces or prevents canning that would usually occur with the thin walled U shape. Ropes, Boat Holders, Cabin Accessories & These boats dont handle well in such close quarters. ? The larger diameter of the pontoon, the better. This craft was ~7.9m x ~2.6m, and would plane easily with 1000 kilos cargo and a single Mercury 150hp four-stroke outboard for power. Boat Test Monday. & You might pay $18,000 to $60,000 for a pontoon boat. Tables, Minn Kota They will run substantially better than a no-strake hull, and fuel mileage will also be better. Covers, Other Trailer Winches, Shop Storage facilities charge by the month, and you pay more to keep your boat indoors than outdoors. Inside a pontoon tube, youll often find several chambers, all airtight. Accessories, Boat Good luck with your decision! Lighting, Marine Teak For instance, if you wanted to pull water skiers, tubers, wakeboarders, and others, you can with ease. by trktrd Sun Dec 30, 2012 3:03 pm, Return to General Pontoon & Deckboat Discussion. by RonKMiller Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:50 pm, #5 OUT OF STOCK #822 - Backrest Bladder. Caddis Sports Pro 2000 Float Tube Review. Covers, Other Hardware, Boat Seats by Objectives are for mostly cruising, floating, bbq and being able to tow around the occassional tube or skier. by Friar Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:11 am, #7 Marble, Engine Deals, Boat Seats The idea is the more surface in the water, the better the pontoon will corner, not slide. ManitouPontoon holds a patent on using a larger (deeper) center tube. What ever you want they can do at a good price. Boarding, Paddles & Thats not a feature common with pontoon trailers. Weve already covered the pros and cons of owning a pontoon boat on this blog. Screws, Boat Handles, Pulls, $9.99 . Round Pontoons with Airtight Individual Chambers: These usually feature at least three often more distinct individual chambers per pontoon. #712040 07/09/04 01:51 AM Some modern boats have 25 and even 27. Now, I also had mine underskinned so there's virtually no buffeting from waves or rough water. & Parts, Boat Tubing & Anchor Box Anchors, Fishing Rod & Reel Re: Eliptical pontoons vs round pontoons. For one, the trailer will be too small. We just wrote a great post about the many means of storing your pontoon or tritoon boat. Thanks for clearing that up for me. Thats enough money to buy a whole second semi-cheap pontoon boat. Baffles are usually put in at specific intervals down the length of the pontoon. Modern high performance pontoons have lifting strakes welded to the bottom sides of the pontoon. 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