Go to the Boat show as stated above. Theyll guide you in your choice. by cwag911 Sat Dec 22, 2012 4:16 pm, #10 Drain Plug. How tubes are vented, the shape of the nose cone and spray shield, runners that protect the bottom, etc. Manufacturer, Boat Tables & 228 inches You will get 64,688 cubic inches for total immersion of the toon. Lighting, Marine Teak That is a 25-inch pontoon has 25 inches of width to displace water, effectively raising the level at which the pontoon boat sits above the water. Combos, Fishing Tools & Lake Conroe. Just curious, are elliptical and U-toons the same or comparable? It includes two 25 diameter outer pontoons with performance foils, splash fins and a 100 gauge aluminum 32 elliptical center pontoon with added lifting strakes and an underdeck wave shield. I'm biased because my Benni has the center elliptical log, but I think the ride is so much better. You can even take them out in the ocean, something you shouldnt do if you have a pontoon boat. All rights reserved. Rails, Marine Tools & Tool U-shaped pontoons offer greater volume and carrying capacity (1-2 person increase on average). Deals, Electrical You cant really skip maintenance either, at least not regularly. Plumbing, Fresh Water Boat #712040 07/09/04 01:51 AM Breakers, Power Packs & Jump Trolling Motors, Shop This is to mount a depth finder or speedometer. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Narrow tube width causes boat to sit lower in the water due to additional foam weight. In the simplest terms, for the same shape, a round cylinder offers more displacement than any shape that will fit inside it. Hardware, Boat What ever you want they can do at a good price. What say the experts? Screws, Boat Handles, Pulls, Lights, Boat Trailer Some modern boats have 25 and even 27. Hardware, Boat Seats by Thisll give you a good idea of what your monthly and annual costs will be for storage. Category, View Software, Digital & Sonar, Trolling Fenders, Boat Trailer The larger diameter of the pontoon, the better. Spray shields near the top help deflect water. Accessories, Boat Why not the bottom (_). by playcat Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:05 pm, #12 The members in this thread haven't been around in years, probably best to start your own thread. Motors, Fishing Downriggers & Tops, Bimini Top Caulking, Marine Engine Holders, Cabin Accessories & Small order fee of $15 will be added to orders less than $100. Replacement Backrest Bladder for the U-Boat and Round Boat float . Their average speed starts at about 30 MPH, already outpacing a standard pontoon boat. Dollies, SportsStuff Great Big Post Next Post . I agree, I don't see how it could hurt performance, even without strakes. My 1985 24' Starcraft has U shaped logs. Manufacturing cost is probably the greatest reason. A bigger boat means expending more effort going around the whole thing, cleaning it up and checking on parts and components. Traditional round tubes used by competitors yields to more resistance and decreases the boat handling because the hull sits deeper in the water. Tritoons will almost always have a significant speed boost over a pontoon boat. Systems, Lowrance Hook2-4 GPS Accessories, Electronic Navigation Can anyone share their knowledge on this subject? Screws, Boat Handles, Pulls, The symmetrical design means the diameter stays the same regardless where you measure it. Deals, Camping & RV Many modern pontoons have a bracket welded to the bottom of the pontoon. Systems, Lowrance Hook2-4 GPS Seats, Pontoon Boat Seats & Pontoons appear to be generic barges, and many have really nice seating. Boat Repair, Boat Paint & Post Axles, Boat Trailer Tie The V-shaped hull on deck boats enables the boat to cut through the water and get up on plane at a . Moving on from pontoon tubes, pontoon boats have a typical length of 16 to 27 feet. Savers, Boat Trailer Guides & Parts, Boat Tubing & Sometimes these inflate, but not across all models. Engines come equipped with capabilities of 250 to 350 horsepower. Trailer Winches, Shop Deals, Pumps & Plumbing Seats, Fishing Boat Telescopes, Covers and Many pontoons of this design also have a drain plug at the back rear bottom to allow drainage of condensation or accumulated water. You already know thats not the case with pontoon boats. Anchor Box Anchors, Fishing Rod & Reel It cant get the right speed to make these activities fun. Wheels with more spokes are more durable so if you're heavy or ride roughly you want them. You must log in or register to reply here. Bullet Skimmer, Paint and It might seem like an easy choice in favor of the tritoon, then, but these vessels cost a lot more than a pontoon. Ropes, Boat I recommend you call a manf. Boat, Boat Buyers Bilge Pumps, Shop I have a 1984 JC 24ft & a 1993 Voyager 24ft with "U" shape logs on both of them. Wells, Toilet & Waste ACCOUNT, Find Playcraft still uses them to build toons that routinely run 80+mph. Seats, Offshore Boat You are using an out of date browser. Video, GPS Chartplotters & Parts, Inflatable Outboards, Shop FREE SHIPPING on most orders over $100. Manufacturer, Boat Tables & 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/. Deals, Pumps & Plumbing 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. Accessories, Marine Electrical But when you get them side by side is when the cream rises to the top. Cable, Marine Batteries & Pumps, Marine Pump Replacement For the U shaped pontoons are inherently easier for them to produce and manufacture. Lowering cost of skin and friction allowing smaller (cheaper) engine. They are straight shooters and build great boats. PONTOON BOAT LOGS/TUBES/FLOATS - NEW, FACTORY BLEMS, AND USED | website bgordes@fidnet.com 573-693-7310/247-3631/729-4617 0 BILL'S BOAT STUFF, LLC. Lights, Boat Trailer Oars, Wakeboard, Wakesurf & & I am in the market for a new pontoon boat and am considering buying one with U-Shaped pontoons as opposed to round. In this article, well talk about even more differences between pontoons and tritoons. More than likely, itll end up at a facility or in a storage box. & Rings, Prop Nut Kits & Hardware, Boat Cabin by RonKMiller Mon Apr 29, 2013 9:22 am, #9 High Back Reclining Helm Seat, Cabin and Tackle Boxes, Fishing Bait & Yourintro to the world of boating with Pontoon Boats, of Special Interest to Rebuilders - CLICK HERE. All rights reserved. Instead of waves from the outside logs washing up and over the middle log - causing interference and weighing it down - the waves will now hit a virtual "wall" and slip backwards with less drag. Are there advantages/disadvantages either way? Large log design allows for greater weight capacity. Seats, Offshore Boat That again means spending more money. Marine Battery Chargers, Shop 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. Smaller pontoons will limit furniture and accessory options. Smoke I forgot about PlayCraft.another good manufacturer. That extra stability will really come in handy here. Distribution, ProMariner ProNautic Biminis, Paint and Multiply by the length of the toon times. by Cycleman07 Mon Apr 29, 2013 10:26 am, #11 The only real drawback to this design is should there be water infiltration into the pontoon. I am in the market for a new pontoon boat and am considering buying one with U-Shaped pontoons as opposed to round. U-shaped pontoons offer greater volume and carrying capacity (1-2 person increase on average). Jacks, Boat Trailer Brakes & Post Most build a "U" shaped pontoon log filled with expanding foam. Starcraft SLS3. Battery Charger, Marine Audio & Booster balls also wont put your manufacturer coverage at risk. Maintenance, Fiberglass & Epoxy The additional draft of the pontoons results in more drag and can reduce fuel economy and increased occurrences of hitting underwater obstructions.And should you ever hull the boat and take in water and it remains there over time the foam has a tendency to absorb it and becomes waterlogged. 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. There are different ways of forming the nose cone. Accessories, Boat Lift Canopy Combos, Fishing Tools & Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by MattJ, Feb 11, 2019. My Starcraft has U shaped toons, and they've performed very well for the last 27 years. Supplies, Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, It has always been our goal to build a boat that is comfortable and practical without losing the ability to perform. Terminal Youll often find these U-shaped additions on cheaper pontoon boats. Bladders made in the '90s or imported today from China are typically made of PVC. 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. Boat, Sell A So for no one has been able to tell me if there's any real difference or why would I want square? Handles, Life Jackets & There are multiple chambers so if one happens to get damaged, the entire pontoon tube wont go down and risk sinking the boat. Don't go by what other's have said go by what works for you. Ride higher and drier. Mounted at the waterline the T.A.P. Marble, Engine Older boats had 19 diameter, 21, and then 23diameter followed. Starters, Marine Solar Power That means you have to shell out money for storage. When it comes to fishing, many boaters prefer pontoons over tritoons. With a bigger engine and more pontoon tubes, a tritoon must have a larger frame compared to pontoons. OUT OF STOCK #821 - U-Boat Main Bladder. If you dont have that much money to set aside for a tritoon but you still want one, then save up. Accessories, Boat Thats a price difference of $17,000. Outboards, Shop The debate between the pros and cons of U-shaped versus round pontoon logs is one that has no end in sight. Good luck with your decision! I see that you have a 2012 Bennington and assume that you are pleased? Posted By: JeffOnLakeConroe Re: Round vs. U-Shaped Pontoons??? 1993 24' Voyager 2006 E-TECH 90-Fishing Barge. Drink Holders. Detectors, Binoculars & Protection, Dock Storage & I was looking at it the other day, and there's not a single dent in those toons. #712038 07/08/04 08:47 PM: Joined: Oct 2003. These boats dont handle well in such close quarters. Racks, Fish Finders, Sounders Forums, Find Neither have foam inside the logs. Pontoons come in round, U-shaped or elliptical shapes. Tubes, Shop Hardware, Marine Deals, Dealer But they come at a slight weight penalty. Tackle Boxes, Fishing Bait & One is the foam filled (U) shaped pontoon, another is the round baffled single chambered pontoon, and then there is the single round pontoon with several airtight individual compartments. These boats simply have more parts. Insurance, Boat Tritoons cost a lot more than pontoons. Just as the name hints, a round hull features a rounded shape. Telescopes, Covers and P.S. Insurance, Boat Covers, Boat Cover I also think pontoon tubes should be tapered in the back, like a canoe. If you trim the engine or reposition it, thats okay. Racks, Fish Finders, Sounders 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. $9.99 . Read More . (You must log in or sign up to reply here.). You wont really fit. New Unbreakable Replacement Valve Panel for all Creek Company Float Tubes and Pontoon Boats. Pontoons or U-boats, which have sides with more surface area to catch a breeze, can be tough to control when the wind hits the craft. Go for a water demo ride,,,, Insist on it! Pumps, Livewell Aerator Pumps Post Shelters, Boat Replacement Main Bladder for the Original U-Boat,U-Boat II and U-Boat 2000 Super Combo. I'll be buying a pontoon boat shortly as our cabin renos are almost completed and it's time to get back to spending time on the lake. If youve practiced driving your tritoon and it just doesnt want to go in a small corner or tight space, its not your imagination. At the end of the day, how easy you can move the kayak is a big part of the design. Nothing was in the water except the props and about 4 inches of the pontoon's. Funniest thing I ever saw, a 'toon running 60 mph across the lake. Whats the difference between these two boats? Deals, Boat Seats I have piloted an aluminum flat-bottom, much like a barge but with rounded front at the waterline. We chose SunChaser Pontoons because they offered quality construction, and the best value for our customers. Sometimes manufacturers make pontoon tubes with a single chamber. OUT OF STOCK #822 - Backrest Bladder. Covers, Boat Wiring & The Right Fit, Shop By Objectives are for mostly cruising, floating, bbq and being able to tow around the occassional tube or skier. Holder, Anchor & Dock Post Tops, Other U-shape prevents water from getting on top of pontoon and weighing it down. It hasnt changed much from the original old steel pontoons. Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & by Four R's Sat Dec 22, 2012 2:43 pm, #9 by Friar Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:11 am, #7 Products, Carbon Monoxide & Accessories, Big Jon Parts, Rule 1500 GPH Automatic Cons: Foam insertion design means baffles can't be used, meaning unequal pressure. Blocks, Marine JavaScript is disabled. Fin System is located at a position where it can provide the greatest benefit. Galley, Covers and Boarding, Paddles & Covers, Boat Cover Round also provides the largest buoyancy per skin ratio. GPS Chartplotter and Fish Finder Combo, Find They can withstand rough, choppy waters with less risk of capsizing due to their third pontoon tube. Post - I am leaning toward the U-Shaped pontoons as they are advertised as having more bouancy and higer top speed. Wow! by Four R's Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:45 pm, #2 Post Pontoon manufacturers have experimented with tubes of different sizes and shapes always trying to improve cornering. 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