Re: "U" shaped vs round logs - Does it matter? Protection, Dock Storage & by Four R's Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:53 pm, #4 General Pontoon & Deckboat Discussion, pontoon boat seats, furniture and accessories. Youll have to figure out where to store your tritoon. by Just Laxin Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:00 pm, #8 Larger pontoons offer an optimal balance of high-riding flotation and efficient performance. Lights, Boat Trailer Re: Eliptical pontoons vs round pontoons. Wells, Toilet & Waste New to pontoons and still learning. Lowering cost of skin and friction allowing smaller (cheaper) engine. Shop Most pontoon manufactureres actually use a simpler, easier to manufacture pontoon design than the Harris/Tracker round sealed design. I agree, I don't see how it could hurt performance, even without strakes. Whats stopping you? Thats something only you can answer. I went out for just a couple of hours this past Monday and no luck to speak of. Covers, Boat Wiring & The front of the pontoonthat cuts through the water is called the nose cone. How easily can you get in and out of your boat? A bigger boat means expending more effort going around the whole thing, cleaning it up and checking on parts and components. Don't go by what other's have said go by what works for you. Bilge Pump, Tires, Rims, & Hub After all, pontoon boats have a history of not capsizing often. Getting into corners or nooks? Systems, Lowrance Hook2-4 GPS Our original TriToon hull, designed over 45 years ago, was the first successful integration of deck boat performance into a luxury pontoon. That applies triply to a tritoon boat. Replacement Backrest Bladder for the U-Boat and Round Boat float . Pumps, Livewell Aerator Pumps As our frequent blog readers know, these boats are not very fast, with an average speed of about 25 miles per hour. Starters, Marine Solar Power Bladders made in the '90s or imported today from China are typically made of PVC. Seats, Offshore Boat Were already talking about quite a hefty, unwieldy boat in the pontoon. The larger diameter of the pontoon, the better. The repair-ability of this style pontoon is simplified by the fact that once drained it is a relatively simple routine welding repair. You can see the four most common boat hull types in this simple drawing. J. JeffOnLakeConroe OP. You must log in or register to reply here. Seats, Fishing Boat Hardware, Boat Trailer Combos, Fishing Tools & Products, Carbon Monoxide & by Cycleman07 Mon Apr 29, 2013 10:26 am, #11 Each and every dealer will have a reason or explanation why the style on their perspective boats is the best. If its a pontoon, you can possibly keep in on your property. Do your own mathThe area of a circle is the radius squared multiplied by pi (3.1416) 9.5 x 9.5 x 3.1416. Marble, Engine & Rings, Prop Nut Kits & 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. While most pontoons are round there have been different shapes for decades, with unique performance claims. December 01, 2014. Transom Marble, Engine Wow! Each shape has unique performance and carrying capacity and manufacturers' sales brochures explain each of thebenefits. Deals, Paint & Maintenance Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & Lets begin with the construction of a pontoon boat then, shall we? Re: Round vs. U-Shaped Pontoons??? I am in the market for a new pontoon boat and am considering buying one with U-Shaped pontoons as opposed to round. Deals, Electrical Terminal Many pontoons of this design also have a drain plug at the back rear bottom to allow drainage of condensation or accumulated water. 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. T.A.P. New Unbreakable Replacement Valve Panel for all Creek Company Float Tubes and Pontoon Boats. The airtight chambers offer outstanding safety due to this compartmentalized design. Manufacturers have differing stories about the way their pontoons are constructed. While most pontoons are round there have been different shapes for decades, with unique performance claims. How about water skis why are they flat? March 9, 2023 by Best Belly Boat. Covers, Other THANK YOU, Jeff. If you currently store your pontoon boat in your garage or backyard for the winter (and you could do so legally), then you dont have to pay to keep it in a storage facility. These boats simply have more parts. by Bamaman Mon Apr 29, 2013 4:58 am, #6 Boat, Boat Buyers Re: Round vs. U-Shaped Pontoons??? - I am leaning toward the U-Shaped pontoons as they are advertised as having more bouancy and higer top speed. Tubes, Shop U-shaped pontoons offer greater volume and carrying capacity (1-2 person increase on average). Fasteners, Boat Windshield While we still dont recommend you go out during high tide, tritoons will pass through choppy conditions without difficulty. Transducer Brackets. Instruments, VHF Radios & Bullet Skimmer, Paint and Detectors, Binoculars & But for Ercoa, its secret to nearly 40 successful years in the pontoon business is hexagon-shaped pontoons. If you only ever bring maybe three or five people on your boat max, then theres really no need to size up a to a tritoon. For the U shaped pontoons are inherently easier for them to produce and manufacture. Thats a price difference of $17,000. U Shaped Octagon Tube Elliptical Tube Sylvan Tapered Tubes Larson Boat, Sell A We share the costs of renting or owning a dock as well as paying to keep your boat at a facility. It may not display this or other websites correctly. If that doesn't work, contact us. Blocks, Marine by playcat Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:05 pm, #12 Terminals, Marine Fuse Blocks & FREE SHIPPING on most orders over $100. Video, GPS Chartplotters & But when you get them side by side is when the cream rises to the top. Screws, Boat Handles, Pulls, AN 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. Seats, Offshore Boat U shaped toons are usually foam filled single chambered units. & Live Bait (You must log in or sign up to reply here.). Hardware, Boat Seat Have never been on or seen a Sweetwater. These boats dont handle well in such close quarters. You are using an out of date browser. Obviously, this only applies for smaller boats. Tritoons will almost always have a significant speed boost over a pontoon boat. Seats, Pontoon Boat Seats & The speed and size of tritoons make them perfect for these activities. A full-length underdeck performance shield along with three U-shaped pontoons are the base of this well-built boat. Winches, Boat Motor Supports & Traditional round tubes used by competitors yields to more resistance and decreases the boat handling because the hull sits deeper in thewater. For over 45 years, the craftsmen at JC Manufacturing have been producing tritoon boats of uncompromising quality to ensure your safety and pleasure. The Right Fit, Shop By by Four R's Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:45 pm, #2 Deals, Trailering The depth of the "v" determines how well the boat handles in deep rough water or shallow inshore water. Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. Multiply by the length of the toon times. Drink Holders. It might seem like an easy choice in favor of the tritoon, then, but these vessels cost a lot more than a pontoon. Accessories, Boat such as Playcraft and talk to them about why they use them. However, if you get underskinning done or lifting strakes added, youll have a faster boat but a warranty thats no good. Sealant, & Hardware, Boat by The_Hellbilly Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:39 am, #8 Deals, Camping & RV Accessories, Pontoon Bimini The baffles somewhat limit water accumulation because each section pressurizes individually until it disallows any more water infiltration. Ventilation, Interior & Cabin If the information helps, I can get 25mph (gps) at 5900 rpms with two average adults and 20 gallon fuel on a calm day. Tables, Minn Kota Manufacturing cost is probably the greatest reason. - I am leaning toward the U-Shaped pontoons as they are advertised as having more bouancy and higer top speed. Do you often host pontoon block parties or wish you could? Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & Hardware, Boat Cabin The 3 Basic Shapes of Pontoons Designs - Their Pros & Cons. 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. Riptide Terrova 80 Trolling Motor w/i-Pilot & Bluetooth, Inflatable Other pontoons I rode on seemed to be running their motors hard (full throttle) to keep up. I was skunked on legal sized fish. 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. Accessories, Boat The key difference, as we mentioned in the intro, is that tritoons have three pontoon tubes instead of two. All, Anchor & Forums, Find Waxes, Boat Cleaning Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. AN The downside of this design however is should you hull a pontoon you'll accumulate water along the entire length of the pontoon. Then theres one tube on each side. Ventilation, Interior & Cabin Guide, Boat 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. Mounted at the waterline the T.A.P. ha Had any luck fishing, Greg? 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. High Back Reclining Helm Seat, Cabin and As mentioned, tritoon boats have a speed advantage over pontoons. Parts, Sacrificial Anodes & Dollies, SportsStuff Great Big Round or an arch is the strongest shape there is, flat is the weakest. "Four R's" I have a 2010 G series Bennington with two ellipitcal pontoons. Lighting, Marine Teak Parts, Boat Tubing & You probably wont find any tritoons with foam pontoon tubes, but it could happen. When floating, the deck appeared completely level. Covers, Boat Wiring & Rectangular pontoons do have lineal displacement per inch of immersion, round ones do not. Plumbing, Fresh Water Boat The main physical difference between a pontoon and a deck boat is the shape and function of the hull. Can anyone share their knowledge on this subject? If youre interested in pontoons in the first place, then we can reasonably assume that you dont care much about going super fast on the water. But, I have heard that most are foam-filled which is not a good thing??? PMImarine.comProvides every pontoon product you need. In this article, well talk about even more differences between pontoons and tritoons. Accessories, Boat Lift Canopy Widget Didn't Load Check your internet and refresh this page. Harware, Marine Nuts, Bolts, & By reviewing the pros and cons and other factors we covered in this article, you shouldnt find it too hard to decide between pontoon or tritoon boats. That extra stability will really come in handy here. Deals, Electrical Smaller pontoons will limit furniture and accessory options. As our frequent blog readers know, these boats are not very fast, with an average speed of about 25 miles per hour. Rails, Marine Tools & Tool The sharper the bow the better it cuts through the water. This excerpt is taken from a longer article onhttp://www.pontoonhouseboatodyssey.com, Previous Post Single Chambered Baffled Round Pontoons: In general round pontoons offer some significant advantages for geometrically a cylinder is the strongest shape that aluminum can be formed into. S SprinterX Recruit Joined Aug 24, 2011 Messages 3 Sep 26, 2011 #8 Re: pontoon tube design confusion Communication, Auto Pilot Narrow tube width causes boat to sit lower in the water due to additional foam weight. Powered by a Yamaha 90 with a 13 5/8" aluminum prop. Holders, Cabin Accessories & Post ManitouPontoon holds a patent on using a larger (deeper) center tube. Then a large pontoon or tritoon works best for you. Don't worry about the shape of the Toon unless you plan on racing in a slalom course,,,,,,LOL! & I forgot about PlayCraft.another good manufacturer. Posted by Curt | Jul 8, 2019 | Tips and Advice. Accessories, Pontoon Bimini Round tubes are the most common probably because its the easiest to roll and form. Cylinders also resist comprehensive forces well; reducing need for expensive internal support. Post Thats not a feature common with pontoon trailers. But because of the shape and alignment of the hull, they don't have as much storage space as pontoons. Caulking, Marine Engine These boats often have a bigger frame than pontoons and can thus fit more people onboard. On this blog, weve written almost exclusively about pontoon boats thus far. Covers, Boat Shrink Wrap Hardware, Boat Seat Most build a "U" shaped pontoon log filled with expanding foam. This might prove to be a bit of unplanned excitement if you are heavily loaded and a few 'heavies' come aboard. you just might experience that sinking feeling! With a longer boat comes more of a hassle when the wintertime arrives. Pontoons can navigate turns and corners with more ease, and even theyre not particularly graceful about it. Storage facilities charge by the month, and you pay more to keep your boat indoors than outdoors. Biminis, RV & Trailer I've heard good & bad about foam filled logs so I really can't say either way as I've never had them. Read More . Its not quite the same as getting behind the wheel of a pontoon boat. Protection, Ladders, Steps, & All JC pontoon boats include limited lifetime warranty of pontoons and structuralcomponents. Its true that tritoons and pontoons arent that different, but the former requires more maintenance. You wont really fit. Locks, Boat Deck You'll often find these U-shaped additions on cheaper pontoon boats. Next Post . by mike Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:47 pm, #3 No matter which you pick, youll have a great, dependable boat. Deals, Electronics ACCOUNT, Find Post Jacks, Boat Trailer Brakes & Accessories, Boat Lift Canopy & Circuit The diameter of the pontoons has increased over the years. Instruments, VHF Radios & I am in the market for a new pontoon boat and am considering buying one with U-Shaped pontoons as opposed to round. Why? Then you can compare it to this section on the pros and cons of tritoons. Smaller tritoons have a baseline passenger count of 14, but some larger ones allow for more than 30 people. Other disadvantages of the U shaped pontoons are the fact that they are generally fairly narrow in width. So for no one has been able to tell me if there's any real difference or why would I want square? The members in this thread haven't been around in years, probably best to start your own thread. by Four R's Sat Dec 29, 2012 3:49 pm, #13 On the note of size, you also have to consider how many passengers you want onboard at once. Deals, Trailering Vinyl, Floating Boat A fix is a flat bottom on a round pontoon which would give you more lift (_) and less drag. Caddis Sports Pro 2000 Float Tube Review. Accessories, Marine Electrical Older boats had 19 diameter, 21, and then 23diameter followed. Honda 5hp Outboard, Boat Downs, Couplers, Mounts, This will matter more to some people than others. Mine does not run that fast, but after 20 years of hard use, they do just fine!! Wells, Toilet & Waste 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. Post Galley, Barbeque As cool as tritoons are, theyre not perfect. I see that you have a 2012 Bennington and assume that you are pleased? Accessories, Big Jon For instance, if you wanted to pull water skiers, tubers, wakeboarders, and others, you can with ease. Holder, Anchor & Dock We continue to offer that smooth ride in rough water. Meters, Marine Electrical Panels You could park seaside, but youd need a bigger dock to accommodate your bulkier tritoon. Traditional round tubes used by competitors yields to more resistance and decreases the boat handling because the hull sits deeper in the water. Helm Seats, Shop You are using an out of date browser. If you trim the engine or reposition it, thats okay. Racks, Fish Finders, Sounders Charts & You do get more options with tritoons, though. Covers, Boat Cover Copyright 2019 IBOATS. PONTOON BOAT LOGS/TUBES/FLOATS - NEW, FACTORY BLEMS, AND USED | website [email protected] 573-693-7310/247-3631/729-4617 0 BILL'S BOAT STUFF, LLC. Cushions, Lexington Deals, Paint & Maintenance 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. Cable, Marine Batteries & They're less expensive to make, but seldom seen on todays pontoon boats. Rollers, Boat Trailer Another family-friendly design worth noting . Holder, Anchor & Dock JavaScript is disabled. Post Boat Design Net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post. With a bigger engine and more pontoon tubes, a tritoon must have a larger frame compared to pontoons. Shape and function of the hull smaller tritoons have a bigger engine and more tubes. Its not quite the same as getting behind the wheel of a hassle when the wintertime arrives thats a. Rims, & Hub After all, pontoon boats decreases the Boat handling because hull. 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