Platforms, Slide No matter which you pick, youll have a great, dependable boat. The larger diameter of the pontoon, the better. 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. Bilge Pump, Tires, Rims, & Hub These pontoon tubes might have frames made of plastic, steel, or aluminum for more durability and support. Trailer Winches, Shop Riptide Terrova 80 Trolling Motor w/i-Pilot & Bluetooth, Inflatable The diameter of the pontoons has increased over the years. Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & I am in the market for a new pontoon boat and am considering buying one with U-Shaped pontoons as opposed to round. Have never been on or seen a Sweetwater. Deals, Paint & Maintenance For instance, earlier we talked about storing your boat. At first glance, the six-sided pontoons can't help but catch your attention. As cool as tritoons are, theyre not perfect. The debate between the pros and cons of U-shaped versus round pontoon logs is one that has no end in sight. Parts, Sacrificial Anodes & Accessories, Big Jon U-shaped design and foam insulation is designed for greater buoyancy. The Right Fit, Shop By Acessories, Fishing Outriggers & ? Deals, Pumps & Plumbing Instruments, VHF Radios & Bennington advertises that their eliptical pontoons are mere effective and efficient than 27 ' round ones even with lifting strakes? The symmetrical design means the diameter stays the same regardless where you measure it. Login, Boats Wells, Toilet & Waste Round tubes are the most common probably because its the easiest to roll and form. If you often tow watersports enthusiasts, then a pontoon boat simply wont do. All rights reserved. Manufacturing cost is probably the greatest reason. for Sale, Buy A by The_Hellbilly Mon Apr 29, 2013 10:22 am, #10 Baffles are usually put in at specific intervals down the length of the pontoon. PMImarine.comProvides every pontoon product you need. You might even own one of these vessels yourself. Seats, Offshore Boat Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. Good luck with your decision! At the bottom of each baffle there is a void or pass-through purposely left in place which allows them to pressurize equally throughout. I wish that this was a season where you could get both brands out on the water. Can anyone share their knowledge on this subject? Wells, Toilet & Waste Motors, Fishing Downriggers & Boat Test Monday. Theyll guide you in your choice. Kits, Seadog Stainless Steel Cup Terminals, Marine Fuse Blocks & Boats, Propeller Parts & Moving on from pontoon tubes, pontoon boats have a typical length of 16 to 27 feet. The sharper the bow the better it cuts through the water. Narrow tube width causes boat to sit lower in the water due to additional foam weight. Half the Fun is buying one!!! Riptide Terrova 80 Trolling Motor w/i-Pilot & Bluetooth, Inflatable Were already talking about quite a hefty, unwieldy boat in the pontoon. Maintenance, Fiberglass & Epoxy Post Fin System is located at a position where it can provide the greatest benefit. Re: Round vs. U-Shaped Pontoons??? Each shape has unique performance and carrying capacity and manufacturers' sales brochures explain each of thebenefits. There are different ways of forming the nose cone. Round Pontoons with Airtight Individual Chambers: These usually feature at least three often more distinct individual chambers per pontoon. Tritoon boats can also ride in lakes, ponds, and streams, but make sure theyre bigger bodies. They also boast more stability due to that additional pontoon tube. But when you get them side by side is when the cream rises to the top. Platforms, Slide Traditional round tubes used by competitors yields to more resistance and decreases the boat handling because the hull sits deeper in the water. Boarding, Paddles & Systems, Lowrance Hook2-4 GPS Financing, Iboats If shipping is more than the $15 minimum, you will be contacted with shipping cost before order is shipped. Shelters, Boat Plumbing, Fresh Water Boat Hardware, Marine U Shaped Octagon Tube Elliptical Tube Sylvan Tapered Tubes Larson & This is to mount a depth finder or speedometer. You could park seaside, but youd need a bigger dock to accommodate your bulkier tritoon. Galley, Covers and Don't worry about the shape of the Toon unless you plan on racing in a slalom course,,,,,,LOL! My Starcraft has U shaped toons, and they've performed very well for the last 27 years. 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. Transom The width of the pontoon has a direct affect on how it will displace the water and therefore how high above the water it will float. 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. This is to mount a depth finder or speedometer. As far as my logs from Voyager are concerned, there is absolutely no problem with welding on them and the foam is "closed" cell which means it doesnt absorb water, Counting all the a$$holes in the room Well I'm definitely not alone. Maintenance, Fiberglass & Epoxy Therell just be a lot of empty deck space. As you decide between a pontoon or tritoon boat, keep the following factors in mind. Covers, Boat Shrink Wrap Towers, Tow Ropes & If youve practiced driving your tritoon and it just doesnt want to go in a small corner or tight space, its not your imagination. Acessories, Fish Cleaning Post Winches, Boat Motor Supports & Accessories, Boat Deals, Electronics You can enjoy more watersports and other activities on the water with a tritoon compared to a pontoon. 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. Other manufacturers will make the pontoon tubes from nylon or PVC that resists scratches and abrasions. Powered by a Yamaha 90 with a 13 5/8" aluminum prop. Post Waxes, Boat Cleaning Protection, Dock Storage & However, if you get underskinning done or lifting strakes added, youll have a faster boat but a warranty thats no good. By budgeting and scrimping for a year, maybe longer, you should soon get enough cash to buy your very own tritoon. Locks, Boat Deck Holder, Anchor & Dock 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. If you ever get caught in a storm, youll feel safer. But, I have heard that most are foam-filled which is not a good thing??? Post by RonKMiller Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:50 pm, #5 I tried saltwater over the long weekend and was reminded why I don't go to the bay more often. For over 45 years, the craftsmen at JC Manufacturing have been producing tritoon boats of uncompromising quality to ensure your safety and pleasure. For the sake of this article, we need to talk about all the features of pontoon boats so we can then contrast them with tritoons. FWIW: I think that foam filled u logs are superior to round logs due to buoyancy and structural integrity. All rights reserved. Axles, Boat Trailer Tie Deck boats typically have a V-shaped hull, while pontoons lie flat on the water with the deck balanced on two or three hollow aluminum tubes. Covers, Boat Wiring & Engines come equipped with capabilities of 250 to 350 horsepower. Mine does not run that fast, but after 20 years of hard use, they do just fine!! Kits, Boat Trailer by bassn386 Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:53 pm, #6 Trolling Motors, Shop 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. Shop Youll often find these U-shaped additions on cheaper pontoon boats. 5150abf Vice Admiral Joined Aug 12, 2007 Messages 5,808 Jul 24, 2010 #3 Accessories, Marine Electrical Cable, Marine Batteries & With the T.A.P. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The smaller ones can carry maybe eight or 10 people and the bigger ones more than 20 passengers. It is a slow cumbersome process should a substantial amount of water be involved. by VaGent Sun Apr 28, 2013 5:16 pm, #4 Lake Conroe. Weve already covered the pros and cons of owning a pontoon boat on this blog. Copyright 2019 IBOATS. But while the tubes on pontoons have a rounded bottom, the hard chines on catamarans are V-shaped and sometimes have sharper anglers for swifter sailing. It features a tear drop shape with low profile . Fasteners, Boat Windshield Ski, Wakeboard Telescopes, Covers and Square or "V" shaped hulls have greater directional stability than round bottoms: so round bottom pontoon boats are easier to turn. If that doesn't work, contact us. Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color, Pumps and Accessories, Big Jon Posted By: JeffOnLakeConroe Re: Round vs. U-Shaped Pontoons??? Galley, Covers and Oars, Wakeboard, Wakesurf & You do get more options with tritoons, though. Jamie Mantzel's Fiberglass Pontoon/Catamaran Fiberglass Boat Design, moving Pontoon boat outboard transom forward, Houseboat remove pontoons to change boat to house, Deciding on Aluminum Pontoons for a Shanty Boat. & Dock, Anchor Chains & Sad to say with some brands you WILL Pay MORE for the name! Many modern pontoons have a bracket welded to the bottom of the pontoon. Plumbing, Fresh Water Boat I haven't been to Conroe in about 2 weeks. They will run substantially better than a no-strake hull, and fuel mileage will also be better. Galley, Barbeque The guys at Custom pontoon kits . Tackle Boxes, Fishing Bait & And the strakes help get the boat up nicely as well. Posted by Curt | Jul 8, 2019 | Tips and Advice. OUT OF STOCK #822 - Backrest Bladder. This is the general way that pontoon tubes are made. By combining several methods at once, you could see a negligible speed boost. Boats, Propeller Parts & So you are suggesting adding the lifting strakes as well? I saw one haulin it across Conroe the last week of June. With a bigger engine and more pontoon tubes, a tritoon must have a larger frame compared to pontoons. for Sale, Buy A Then a large pontoon or tritoon works best for you. Just as the name hints, a round hull features a rounded shape. On the note of size, you also have to consider how many passengers you want onboard at once. Hardware, Boat Racks, Fish Finders, Sounders by Cycleman07 Mon Apr 29, 2013 1:02 pm, Return to General Pontoon & Deckboat Discussion, I've got an opportunity to buy a U shaped foam filled 24" by 24' used log for a killer price - and it would make a perfect replacement for more displacement. Tritoons cost a lot more than pontoons. Deals, Boat Seats Caddis Sports Pro 2000 Float Tube Review. Winches, Boat Motor Supports & #712038 07/08/04 08:47 PM: Joined: Oct 2003. Strakes, you are riding on the sides of your toons. Ride higher and drier. Besides that, youll also need a braking system installed in the trailer so your tritoon doesnt fly off while you drive. Pontoons appear to be generic barges, and many have really nice seating. Many pontoons of this design also have a drain plug at the back rear bottom to allow drainage of condensation or accumulated water. I assume this was due to the foam. They can withstand rough, choppy waters with less risk of capsizing due to their third pontoon tube. Thats a price difference of $17,000. - 07/09/0401:51 AM Wow! Mounted at the waterline the T.A.P. . Hardware, Boat Seat Telescopes, Covers and Insurance, Boat The narrower pontoons along with the additional weight of the foam results in the pontoons that are sitting lower in the water. Many pontoons have a removable plug at the bottom of the tube. I am in the market for a new pontoon boat and am considering buying one with U-Shaped pontoons as opposed to round. Handling, driving, and steering with a tritoon will definitely require an adjustment period. Do you often host pontoon block parties or wish you could? Honda 5hp Outboard, Boat Post That means you have to shell out money for storage. The Pro 2000 model is a unique fishing float tube from Caddis Sports. Thisll give you a good idea of what your monthly and annual costs will be for storage. 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. Downs, Couplers, Mounts, What say the experts? Protection, Dock Storage & THANK YOU, Jeff. For instance, if you wanted to pull water skiers, tubers, wakeboarders, and others, you can with ease. Looking for a traditional layout, 22' two tube, max HP allowable, with a nice change/port-a-pottie room for the ladies. This condition is nearly impossible to repair effectively and poses a serious problem. It might be because I have a 115 horsepower 2 stroke Yamaha, but I never rode on another 2 toon boat that planed off as well and was as quiet running as my boat. Round Hull. by playcat Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:05 pm, #12 Sometimes these inflate, but not across all models. Traditional round tubes used by competitors yields to more resistance and decreases the boat handling because the hull sits deeper in the water. That depends on its size. Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color, Pumps and Marine Battery Chargers, Shop Post such as Playcraft and talk to them about why they use them. Deals, Paint & Maintenance Login, Boats Supplies, Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, The Right Fit, Shop By Accessories, Pontoon Bimini ha Had any luck fishing, Greg? I actually think a U shaped log in the middle (regardless of the bouyancy) would actually help with drag. Accessories, Marine DC Power Plugs Tops, Bimini Top Seats, Fishing Boat Pontoon manufacturers have experimented with tubes of different sizes and shapes always trying to improve cornering. Read More . Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. 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. If you wish to ride in the ocean at low tide, you safely can in a tritoon. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I have a 1984 JC 24ft & a 1993 Voyager 24ft with "U" shape logs on both of them. Caulking, Marine Engine Covers, Boat Wiring & S SprinterX Recruit Joined Aug 24, 2011 Messages 3 Sep 26, 2011 #8 Re: pontoon tube design confusion That seems obvious, but it is worth mentioning because it is one of the hallmark hull types. AN Deals, Electrical Terminal Boarding, Paddles & Now, Shop Screws, Boat Handles, Pulls, You'll often find these U-shaped additions on cheaper pontoon boats. These boats dont handle well in such close quarters. GPS Chartplotter and Fish Finder Combo, Find Storage Spray shields near the top help deflect water. Since they have more deck space, you can fit more passengers. Thats how tritoons earned their name, for their three tubes. - I am leaning toward the U-Shaped pontoons as they are advertised as having more bouancy and higer top speed. JC TriToon boat performance is based upon the TriToon Sport Hull with standard lifting fins and Steer Lyte steering system. Bilge Pump, Tires, Rims, & Hub The third one goes down the center of the boat. by Just Laxin Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:00 pm, #8 Many modern pontoons have a bracket welded to the bottom of the pontoon. If only it got 50 miles per gallon! Some spray shields are welded on fins while other styles have the spray shield formed into the top of the nose cone. 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. Their length starts at 22 feet and can go all the way to 30 feet. I have piloted an aluminum flat-bottom, much like a barge but with rounded front at the waterline. You wont really fit. Post Seats, Pontoon Boat Seats & Re: Round vs. U-Shaped Pontoons??? 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