Whate Water Rated Pontoon boat
 

"Padishar Creel" wrote in
:

I am in the market for a new/used pontoon boat for fly fishing and
running class III sometime IV rapids. My wife is interested in
joining me in fly fishing some of the more interesting waters and I
wanted the safest craft available with the normal caveat of I can't
spend thousands on getting it. I am looking at about $500 if at all
possible.

Any suggestions?

Chris



Chris,

I've got a Water Skeeter River Tamer II that comes close on price but I
doubt it will take on Class IV. I also don't think I'll try any time
soon! I have a very healthy fear of water that violent!

Check them out at:
http://www.oregonfishing.com/pontoonboats2004.asp

They are listed at 975$ but on sale now for 695$. I've seen them cheaper
at Fishermen's Marine in Portland. Seems like I remember a sale late last
year when they got down to around 550$ there.

Whate Water Rated Pontoon boat
 

"Padishar Creel" wrote in
:

I am in the market for a new/used pontoon boat for fly fishing and
running class III sometime IV rapids. My wife is interested in
joining me in fly fishing some of the more interesting waters and I
wanted the safest craft available with the normal caveat of I can't
spend thousands on getting it. I am looking at about $500 if at all
possible.

Any suggestions?

Chris



Chris,

I've got a Water Skeeter River Tamer II that comes close on price but I
doubt it will take on Class IV. I also don't think I'll try any time
soon! I have a very healthy fear of water that violent!

Check them out at:
http://www.oregonfishing.com/pontoonboats2004.asp

They are listed at 975$ but on sale now for 695$. I've seen them cheaper
at Fishermen's Marine in Portland. Seems like I remember a sale late last
year when they got down to around 550$ there.

Whate Water Rated Pontoon boat
 

"Sierra fisher" asked what kind of one man pontoon boats are rated for Class
III or Class IV rapids?
-------------
Dave Scadden, for one, makes several Class III/IV one man or one woman
pontoon boats.

www.davescaddenpontooncraft.com

Chris

Whate Water Rated Pontoon boat
 

"Sierra fisher" asked what kind of one man pontoon boats are rated for Class
III or Class IV rapids?
-------------
Dave Scadden, for one, makes several Class III/IV one man or one woman
pontoon boats.

www.davescaddenpontooncraft.com

Chris

Whate Water Rated Pontoon boat
 

As I read his website he makes one Class V single person pontoon boat as
well...I don't need that, and I would RARELY see Class III but I wouldn't
made having the better boat for safety that is...

Chris

"Padishar Creel" wrote in message
...
"Sierra fisher" asked what kind of one man pontoon boats are rated for
Class
III or Class IV rapids?
-------------
Dave Scadden, for one, makes several Class III/IV one man or one woman
pontoon boats.

www.davescaddenpontooncraft.com

Chris

Whate Water Rated Pontoon boat
 

As I read his website he makes one Class V single person pontoon boat as
well...I don't need that, and I would RARELY see Class III but I wouldn't
made having the better boat for safety that is...

Chris

"Padishar Creel" wrote in message
...
"Sierra fisher" asked what kind of one man pontoon boats are rated for
Class
III or Class IV rapids?
-------------
Dave Scadden, for one, makes several Class III/IV one man or one woman
pontoon boats.

www.davescaddenpontooncraft.com

Chris

Whate Water Rated Pontoon boat
 

why the pram bow? i'd favor a more conventional bow...helps slip rocks,
trees, etc. imo... also, moves through water easier. but, i've often
wondered why there wasn't something for solo use out west - something
between the small pontoon and the 3 man driftboat. i just wondered
about it though... while you've obviously done something about it. congrats!

jeff

Salmo Bytes wrote:



This probably doesn't apply to you (budget $500)
but it's related. I'm working on plans for a solo driftboat.
...can't believe I didn't think of this years ago.
The key inspiration happened when I read that west coast
steelhead guys were using 24 and 36 volt Minnkota trolling
motors to hold big 17' aluminum driftboats.

Trolling motors have come a long way (power wise) in the
past few years. So, it occured to me a tiny, ultra-light
one-man driftboat would fly, with a motor like that.
With foot operated controlls, you could stand up,
steer with your foot and fish all the same time.
Add an achor and optional oars, for shallow or extra-heavy
water and you'd really have something.
I'm about 2 weeks away from the shakedown cruise.
I'm excited about this. Now I can fish big water any time
I want:

http://montana-riverboats.com/static.../The_Idea.html

Whate Water Rated Pontoon boat
 

why the pram bow? i'd favor a more conventional bow...helps slip rocks,
trees, etc. imo... also, moves through water easier. but, i've often
wondered why there wasn't something for solo use out west - something
between the small pontoon and the 3 man driftboat. i just wondered
about it though... while you've obviously done something about it. congrats!

jeff

Salmo Bytes wrote:



This probably doesn't apply to you (budget $500)
but it's related. I'm working on plans for a solo driftboat.
...can't believe I didn't think of this years ago.
The key inspiration happened when I read that west coast
steelhead guys were using 24 and 36 volt Minnkota trolling
motors to hold big 17' aluminum driftboats.

Trolling motors have come a long way (power wise) in the
past few years. So, it occured to me a tiny, ultra-light
one-man driftboat would fly, with a motor like that.
With foot operated controlls, you could stand up,
steer with your foot and fish all the same time.
Add an achor and optional oars, for shallow or extra-heavy
water and you'd really have something.
I'm about 2 weeks away from the shakedown cruise.
I'm excited about this. Now I can fish big water any time
I want:

http://montana-riverboats.com/static.../The_Idea.html

Whate Water Rated Pontoon boat
 

Are you planning to use 2 or 3 batteries or are you going
with a large 12-volt motor ?

Two 12 volt deep-cycle batteries.
I got a reconditioned 64lb thrust, foot operated
motor from Cabelas, for quite a bit less than
the cost of new one. This boat will be fast.
I'm sure of that. 8' oars on a boat that small
will fly. How well it does with the trolling motor
remains to be seen. I've got my fingers crossed.

Whate Water Rated Pontoon boat
 

Jeff Miller top posted:

why the pram bow? ...

Those who top post in a bottom posting, conversational Usenet
newsgroup are rude, stupid and lazy.

And I will post a reminder to that effect about once a week
or more often as the whim strikes me.

Rude, stupid, lazy friggin' lawyers anyway.

--
Ken Fortenberry