Pontoon Boat Fishing

My old cajun bass boat it in pretty bad shape but the motor (a 90 HP Johnson) runs like a top. At least it did when I last cranked it two years ago. I used to own a lot on a private 800 acre lake but sold it. Now, I want to explore the local public waters but my 16 foot boat doesn't take waves very well. There is a 33,000 acre lake near my house that gets quite rough in those unexpected summer storms. Anyway, is there any advantage to selling my old boat but not the motor then finding a pontoon boat with no motor and putting mine on it?

A 90 HP motor is PLENTY big for a pontoon up to 24 or 28 feet. Most toons use 50HP, and 35 was the popular choice up until about 10 years ago.

I have a 24 footer and it will do 19-20 mph with a 50 on it.

Beware though, pontoon boats are not good in large waves. Three to four footers are pretty hard on a toon, and if water washes over the deck, you stand a good chance of losing rails, furniture, etc. Pontoons are really for calmer lakes. Just make sure that the motor is the right length (most are 20") so that the cav plate is in the water the correct amount.

2007-05-30 07:39:52 by jimmy t

Rafting in pontoon boats on the Rogue River.

I've seen a lot of these dual-hulled inflatable pontoon boats used in America for fly fishing and i'm interested in getting one for my father's birthday.

They're also know as catarafts i think or as a variation of float tubes. They have two inflatable bladders with a seat suspended between and a bar to rest your feet on and they make great inflatable fishing boats. I can see plenty for sale in the US but none in the UK.

Are there any businesses out there shipping these to the UK?

Hi, if you visit www.pontoonboats.co.uk you will find the boats you are looking for.
We, Highland Ventures Ltd are the sole UK importers of the range of Classic Accessories Pontoon Boats and float tubes and have appointed a number of distributors in Scotland, where you can buy these boats. If you check out the website you will find further details including the addresses of distributors, pictures of the boats in action and all the relevant info you may require. They are very reasonably priced and we are sure your Father will be very appreciative if he receives one for his birthday!

2007-08-20 15:36:43 by trsteventon

Price: $699.99 $469.95

Anchor system with fillable mesh bag - easy to use cleat and pulley controls
Seat mount and footrests adjust to a wide range of leg lengths
Powder-coated steel tube frame and rugged two-piece 7' aluminum oars

What's the best one you've seen or heard?

Toony/ Fish

2008-06-30 16:50:35 by Fishin G

Price: $776.99 $299.00

2 year limited warranty for workmanship and materials
Class 1 river rating
Anchor system

I have a Eagle Cuda portable fish finder and I want to mount it on my single man pontoon boat but I am at a loss on how to do it. My pontoon is a fishcat 9 and the seat sits out of the water. I know I need to mount the transducer under the water then I need to figure out how to mount the finder itself where it will not be in the way for casting rowing and kicking. Any of you have any suggestions or pics of similar setups that may help?

OutCast (maker of the Fish Cat float tubes and pontoons) makes a bracket for mounting accessories, such as fish finders.

Here's a link to the accessories section of their website: http://www.outcastboats.com/outcast/prod ucts/accessories.aspx

You might even consider buying a Fishin' Buddy depth finder with a strap that goes around the actual pontoon.

2010-02-12 21:36:37 by dpsa98

i was gonna buy myself a pontoon boat, and i was wondering what are some good ones. i want something under $600. i am almost 6' and weigh 170 lbs. i want something with a lot of room, spot for cooler and net, and a anchor system.also one that is durable. thanks

Good luck finding one fully loaded like that for under a GRAND. Inflatable okay?

The Sea Eagle FoldCat Four-Forty fc would be good...
http://www.seaeagle.com/FoldCat.aspx
Deluxe Package, you SAVE over six hundred bucks.

The Sea Eagle Three-Seventy-Five fc would be good too...
http://www.seaeagle.com/FoldCat.aspx
Deluxe Package, you SAVE five hundred forty-two dollars.

2010-08-25 21:55:39 by the outdoors