Pontoons appear to be generic barges, and many have really nice seating. by Four R's Sat Dec 22, 2012 2:43 pm, #9 These boats have size, speed, stability, and passenger count over the average pontoon boat. $9.99 . I called the Voyager factory as I was told they put foam in ALL their logs & they informed me the 1993 I have based on the HID # DID NOT have any foam in them at all. Traditional round tubes used by competitors yields to more resistance and decreases the boat handling because the hull sits deeper in thewater. & The key difference, as we mentioned in the intro, is that tritoons have three pontoon tubes instead of two. Plumbing, Anchor 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. Boat, Sell A PontoonTrailers101.com Provides excellent information about pontoon trailers. Charts & Prepare to shell out $35,000 to start with. Wheels with more spokes are more durable so if you're heavy or ride roughly you want them. Many pontoons have a removable plug at the bottom of the tube. The key difference between a pontoon and a tritoon is the addition of a third pontoon tube on tritoon boats. Bullet Skimmer, Paint and Detectors, Binoculars & I've been very satisfied with the boat. Posts: 155. More than likely, itll end up at a facility or in a storage box. Kits, Boat Trailer Great, then! Kits, Boat Trailer Varnish, Marine Adhesives, 5150abf Vice Admiral Joined Aug 12, 2007 Messages 5,808 Jul 24, 2010 #3 The inserted foam flotation makes it difficult to use baffles in the pontoons so they are not generally used which will also lower costs of manufacturing. Forums, Find I haven't been to Conroe in about 2 weeks. Accessories, Boat Lift Canopy With a bigger engine and more pontoon tubes, a tritoon must have a larger frame compared to pontoons. They are straight shooters and build great boats. & Deals, Pumps & Plumbing Objectives are for mostly cruising, floating, bbq and being able to tow around the occassional tube or skier. A full-length underdeck performance shield along with three U-shaped pontoons are the base of this well-built boat. Boats, Propeller Parts & U Shaped Octagon Tube Elliptical Tube Sylvan Tapered Tubes Larson I am in the market for a new pontoon boat and am considering buying one with U-Shaped pontoons as opposed to round. The Right Fit, Shop By Covers, Boat Cover For instance, earlier we talked about storing your boat. The depth of the "v" determines how well the boat handles in deep rough water or shallow inshore water. You already know thats not the case with pontoon boats. Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & Can anyone share their knowledge on this subject? Their length starts at 22 feet and can go all the way to 30 feet. If only it got 50 miles per gallon! Post Powered by a Yamaha 90 with a 13 5/8" aluminum prop. AN My 1985 24' Starcraft has U shaped logs. That applies triply to a tritoon boat. ha Had any luck fishing, Greg? Accessories, Marine DC Power Plugs With the SLS series you have two options with similar layoutsthe only difference is the SLS5 is two feet longer. such as Playcraft and talk to them about why they use them. Deals, Dealer When it comes to fishing, many boaters prefer pontoons over tritoons. The larger diameter of the pontoon, the better. Boarding, Paddles & by Friar Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:11 am, #7 Hardware, Boat Trailer After all, pontoon boats have a history of not capsizing often. by Bamaman Thu Dec 20, 2012 2:25 pm, #5 Tops, Other Pontoons come in round, U-shaped or elliptical shapes. As we mentioned in the pros and cons section, pontoon boats start at $18,000 and tritoons $35,000. Maintenance, Fiberglass & Epoxy You're smart to go a larger motor, but a 115 hp should do a good job at substantially less fuel usage than a 150 hp--maybe 5 mpg vs 3.5 mpg. (You must log in or sign up to reply here.). Tubes, Shop Post Were already talking about quite a hefty, unwieldy boat in the pontoon. Covers, Other Breakers, Power Packs & Jump The V-shaped hull on deck boats enables the boat to cut through the water and get up on plane at a . Strakes, you are riding on the sides of your toons. by The_Hellbilly Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:22 am, #7 Honda 5hp Outboard, Boat However all the above designs have their own unique advantages and disadvantages.. U shaped foam filled pontoons: The advantage of foam filled logs is primarily the inherent safety of a redundant flotation system that it provides. Seats, Pontoon Boat Seats & your boats Gel Coat Match, Shop Obviously, this only applies for smaller boats. Starcraft SLS3. We share the costs of renting or owning a dock as well as paying to keep your boat at a facility. Read More . We welcome those who are considering a JC pontoon boat for the first time, and give a special thanks to our loyal returning JC owners who have supported us over theyears. If that doesn't work, contact us. Seats, Offshore Boat Post New Unbreakable Replacement Valve Panel for all Creek Company Float Tubes and Pontoon Boats. S SprinterX Recruit Joined Aug 24, 2011 Messages 3 Sep 26, 2011 #8 Re: pontoon tube design confusion 228 inches You will get 64,688 cubic inches for total immersion of the toon. Grills, Boat Drink But because of the shape and alignment of the hull, they don't have as much storage space as pontoons. Honda 5hp Outboard, Boat Do you often host pontoon block parties or wish you could? 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/. Their average speed starts at about 30 MPH, already outpacing a standard pontoon boat. My research leads me to several pontoon tube designs from various manufacturers, all claiming to be the' best. If the information helps, I can get 25mph (gps) at 5900 rpms with two average adults and 20 gallon fuel on a calm day. Therell just be a lot of empty deck space. U-shaped pontoons offer greater volume and carrying capacity (1-2 person increase on average). Rollers, Boat Trailer Accessories, Marine Electrical - I am leaning toward the U-Shaped pontoons as they are advertised as having more bouancy and higer top speed. Post Heres some tritoon boat pros. The downside of this design however is should you hull a pontoon you'll accumulate water along the entire length of the pontoon. Waxes, Boat Cleaning Pontoon boats have two pontoon tubes on either side of the vessel. Baffles are usually put in at specific intervals down the length of the pontoon. They can withstand rough, choppy waters with less risk of capsizing due to their third pontoon tube. This condition is nearly impossible to repair effectively and poses a serious problem. Pontoon Design: There are three primary types of pontoon designs used on current pontoon boats. Boat, Boat Buyers CREATE Rails, Marine Tools & Tool This is to mount a depth finder or speedometer. Hardware, Boat Trailer You are using an out of date browser. FWIW: I think that foam filled u logs are superior to round logs due to buoyancy and structural integrity. The larger the tube is in diameter the more weight it can carry and the more water it can displace. Cylinders also resist comprehensive forces well; reducing need for expensive internal support. We just wrote a great post about the many means of storing your pontoon or tritoon boat. I was skunked on legal sized fish. If you missed that post, we recommend you go back and read it. At the bottom of each baffle there is a void or pass-through purposely left in place which allows them to pressurize equally throughout. Unlike round or U shaped float tubes, the pointed, slightly elevated prow of the Backpacker Pro cuts through wind and water for ease of steering, maneuverability, and maximum speed with minimum paddling effort. Tops, Other Harware, Marine Nuts, Bolts, & I haven't been to Conroe in about 2 weeks. And the strakes help get the boat up nicely as well. December 01, 2014. The speed and size of tritoons make them perfect for these activities. All, Boat Bimini Re: Round vs. U-Shaped Pontoons??? Holders, Cabin Accessories & Marble, Engine Seats, Fishing Boat Biminis, Paint and Switches, Shore Power & AC The diameter of the pontoons has increased over the years. Helm Seats, Shop Post You also have to think about maintenance. Accessories, Big Jon Geometrically a cylinder is the strongest shape that you can form aluminum into. Boat, Boat Buyers Instruments, VHF Radios & Accessories, PWC Parts & Thisll give you a good idea of what your monthly and annual costs will be for storage. Replacement Backrest Bladder for the U-Boat and Round Boat float . Parts, Sacrificial Anodes & Shelters, Boat Thats not a feature common with pontoon trailers. Acessories, Fishing Outriggers & Welcome to the forum. Holder, Anchor & Dock They will run substantially better than a no-strake hull, and fuel mileage will also be better. Post New to pontoons and still learning. I know I've seen alot of older u shaped pontoons that owners have installed bilge pumps into because they have become leaky. Communication, Auto Pilot Communication, Auto Pilot Dock, Cabin and Posted by Curt | Jul 8, 2019 | Tips and Advice. This is to mount a depth finder or speedometer. Now, I also had mine underskinned so there's virtually no buffeting from waves or rough water. Savers, Boat Trailer Guides & for Sale, Buy A I actually think a U shaped log in the middle (regardless of the bouyancy) would actually help with drag. If youre interested in pontoons in the first place, then we can reasonably assume that you dont care much about going super fast on the water. Sadly, you cant really get away with doing the same thing with a tritoon. and U-shaped pontoons. Hardware, Boat Cabin Launching your tritoon into the water poses a bigger challenge than a pontoon. I went out for just a couple of hours this past Monday and no luck to speak of. Re: Eliptical pontoons vs round pontoons. While most pontoons are round there have been different shapes for decades, with unique performance claims. & U-shaped pontoons offer greater volume and carrying capacity (1-2 person increase on average). Though most pontoons have a drain plug on each pontoon to drain accumulated condensation and water intrusion it also means you have to remove the boat from the water. Hitches, &