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New Pontoon Boat - cpierce - 10-08-2011
Ya gotta check this out! A whole new category has opened up!!
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/boa/2608726056.html
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Re: [cpierce] New Pontoon Boat - cpierce - 10-08-2011
PVC has reached new heights!!! [laugh][laugh][laugh][laugh][laugh]
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Re: [cpierce] New Pontoon Boat - TubeDude - 10-08-2011
[cool][#0000ff]I like this one better. I think it is one of Daves newer frameless models. Likely not too stable in whitewater but lookin' good on the still pond.[/#0000ff]
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Re: [TubeDude] New Pontoon Boat - flygoddess - 10-09-2011
Where to put the worms...LOL C, that thing really floats I am told.....
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Re: [flygoddess] New Pontoon Boat - cpierce - 10-09-2011
I saw it on another site, and it was just too good not to share.
The part that gets me is the riding on the rivers with it idea!
I think I would be a bit nervous on still water too. Some really nice wakes or waves might just pop some of the joints.....
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Re: [cpierce] New Pontoon Boat - flygoddess - 10-09-2011
They say "less is more" I don't think that is true in this case. GET A FLOAT TUBE!!!!!
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Re: [cpierce] New Pontoon Boat - mojorizing - 10-09-2011
$250? This is one time I hope P.T. Barnum is wrong.
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Re: [cpierce] New Pontoon Boat - peter805 - 10-09-2011
oh boy !
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Re: [cpierce] New Pontoon Boat - h82sink - 10-10-2011
Somehow I get the feeling beer and banjos were in abundance when this contraption was conceived. One guy saying "hey I got an idea!" and his beer guzzling brethren saying "oh yeah, that's a great idea, let's do it! Then we can sell them on Craigslist and be rich!"
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Re: [h82sink] New Pontoon Boat - pontoonman - 10-11-2011
The center of gravity seems very high on this design, you got to sit low to minimize flipping... On the other hand lawn chair Larry's balloon craft did fly: http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/l/lawnchairlarry.htm
There seems to be something attractive about lawnchair craft....
Pon
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Re: [pontoonman] New Pontoon Boat - pontoonman - 10-11-2011
Speakin' of PVC pipe creations, I would like to make rod cases from very lightweight thin wall 3" PVC sewer line. But the available cap fittings/plugs seem to be all wrong size. I've thought of a small section from wooden post to use as a plug. Any suggestions appreciated. I'm trying to stay as lightweight as possible. I know you can buy nice ones and and avoid the aggravation, but homemade means custom lengths and lower costs....
Pon
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Re: [pontoonman] New Pontoon Boat - WaveWolf - 10-13-2011
[#502800]You can make plugs out of those larger size swim noodles .......... You can even plug up the hole in the middle of the noodle by cutting a small piece, (slightly larger than the hole in the middle), then glue it in with RTV or silicone........ You won't even know it wasn't solid to begin with.[/#502800]
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Re: [WaveWolf] New Pontoon Boat - pontoonman - 10-13-2011
Great idea WW, thanks!
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[quote WaveWolf][#502800]You can make plugs out of those larger size swim noodles .......... You can even plug up the hole in the middle of the noodle by cutting a small piece, (slightly larger than the hole in the middle), then glue it in with RTV or silicone........ You won't even know it wasn't solid to begin with.[/#502800][/quote]
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Re: [cpierce] New Pontoon Boat - albinotrout - 10-14-2011
Another redneck contraption... I must say it looks top heavy. Also the floating aspect needs some more help too.
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