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Title: one man pontoon boats
Post by: slagmaker on October 03, 2006, 03:26:10 PM
Any one here ever use the one man inflatable pontoon boats? I have one, bought it from Rural King. All collapsed down it fits in the trunk of my car. I was wondering if anyone ever put a small trolling motor on one. If any one has how did it work out for you.

I like my little water skeeter but I get tired of rowing all over the lake. I will say that it makes for a real good crappie season. you cant get places where a larger boat just wont go.
Title: Re: one man pontoon boats
Post by: FinsnFur on October 03, 2006, 07:19:21 PM
I think Ive seen them at Cabela's, and contemplated the use. You got any pics of yours?
Title: Re: one man pontoon boats
Post by: slagmaker on October 03, 2006, 07:26:06 PM
Not yet but I can slap it together and take some pics toomorrow. They will be on land and not in the water.

When i pull up to the lake it only takes 10 minutes to put together, inflate and I am ready and on the water. I am clsoe to 300 pounds and it holds me, tackel and a small cooler just fine. Only real problem I had with it was any wind would blow me around. I fixed that with a fish basket, works like a see anchor and keeps me in place unless I want to move. Like I said I love mine for fishing small coves and such off the main lake.
Title: Re: one man pontoon boats
Post by: FinsnFur on October 03, 2006, 08:54:44 PM
Yeah, I'd like to see some pics of it.
Right now I just go borrow a buddys 10' jon boat. She fits nice in the back of the Pickup.
I use it for skipping through the sloughs and Mississippi backwaters here during the spring when the bass are spawning.....but she's a real bear to try and drag across and islands....especially after the third or fourth one.  :whew:
Title: Re: one man pontoon boats
Post by: slagmaker on October 04, 2006, 02:07:54 PM
WEll I didnt get to take a pic of the boat today but dont worry I havent forgoten ya. I spent the day rolling coins to see if I have enough money for a light force. Damm Almost there.
Title: Re: one man pontoon boats
Post by: FinsnFur on October 04, 2006, 08:07:19 PM
 :roflmao:
Title: Re: one man pontoon boats
Post by: desert dog on October 16, 2006, 01:10:06 PM
I have one and use it up here in Alaska.  Some of the rivers are drift only and they work great for salmon fishing.  Although I will say that when a king hits your rod, you might go for a ride.

Loren
Title: Re: one man pontoon boats
Post by: slagmaker on October 16, 2006, 02:18:16 PM
That aint no lie!! About the second time I had mine on the water I tied into a good size channel cat. Ultralight rod 4 lb test. Drug me around for about 45 minutes. MAN what a ride!!
Title: Re: one man pontoon boats
Post by: FinsnFur on October 16, 2006, 07:41:16 PM
Ohh c u t   i t  o u t   :eyebrow: that would be a blast!  :laf:
Title: Re: one man pontoon boats
Post by: Bopeye on October 16, 2006, 11:48:33 PM
:huh: Oh......I thought you meant.......well......... :eyebrownod:

Want to see some pictures of me floating in the water on my back.......kinda looks like a one man pontoon boat or a beluga whale........... :innocentwhistle: