Posted: 07/25/2008 at 10:18pm | IP Logged

hey wild cat dude;

Like so many others I was looking for info about pontoon boat repairs. I spyed this sight and thought this would be a good place to hear what other tooners are doing. very happy to have come aboard.  Red Dog

Posted: 07/30/2008 at 5:25am | IP Logged

I bought a pontoon boat and was mounting a depth finder transducer and  wanted to research installation tips. I went online looking for pontoon boat forum and up pops PontoonStuff. It appears to be 'the place to go' for anything pontoon.

Posted: 08/05/2008 at 1:24pm | IP Logged

Dyess was my last duty station (1976-77). I was in the air on my way to Thailand and was diverted. I was known as a trouble shooter/fixer, take troubled units and make them effective again, boost morale, etc. First assignment at Dyess was being a law enforcement flight chief, then was a police k9 kennel master, then finished up being a KC135/B52 security flight line supervisor. Three different AFSC's (Air Force Speciality Codes for you non-AF guys) in one year of assignment. Wasn't bad duty but heck on a marriage (my first one), very little personal time. I think now they call it something else don't they (AFSC's)? I know they changed it from Air Police to Security Police (while I was in) to Security Forces.

Posted: 08/12/2008 at 10:37pm | IP Logged

I bought my first pontoon 2 weeks ago, and like everything else, I do a lot of research online.

I found this site by doing a Dogpile search for pontoon accesories.

Posted: 08/21/2008 at 7:54am | IP Logged

Ahoy Trooper 180

        Welcome Aboard  Your in trouble now....No ones an expert  We are no different than you....Just a Good group of people coming together to form a family of Pontooners with one goal in mind.....A Pontoon Family friendly forum to exchange Idea's and experiences. I am happy to see that you are so active and  I know that you will be just as active being there for other pontooners....Again Welcome Aboard....

Happy Pontooning...........................Mike

Posted: 09/04/2008 at 11:24pm | IP Logged

 HI ALL!! -I joined about 10 days ago - I found this site just looking up any info on toons, as I just bought one-- my first- a 24 ft. Harris-flote bote- I ripped out all the seats and want to redo ...somehow- don't know yet-   It's a 1979   the motor is a 50 hp  evinrude -. 1971 (paid 750 for it)  Don't know how to load pictures...  I'm in middle state, Wisconsin-- use on Green lake -    prosper_ranch@yahoo.com                                             glenn

Posted: 09/07/2008 at 3:23pm | IP Logged

  Found this site while researching pontoon boats to buy one.After movig here from Idaho,we'd decided to get another RV,but decided a 'toon would be more fun since we can spend so much more time on the water here. Found what we wanted on craig's list: '98 Landau Bandit Cruise 24' w/ '98 - 90 HP force outboard. We took it out for the 2nd time today fishing. Really love it because we can stand up and walk around. Sorry I didn't get any pics because I planned to just before I took it out of the water. However a stiff breeze had built up by that time and I had my mind on getting it on the trailer w/ a crosswind more than pics.I'll add this was the second time I've loaded it,so I'm still learning this. Loaded lots of hull boats,but 'toons are a little different,especially in a crosswind!!!

  It's in good shape overall,except the front seats are weathered badly. Still usable but just look bad. Deck and carpet are A-1, motor has a rebuilt lower unit,new fishfinder and new stereo w/ CD player. We're debating whether to get the front seats recovered,replce them or take them out and install 4 swivel fishing seats. I already have 4 nice fishing seats w/ swivels and I like the price of the seat pedestals at the Pontoonstuff store,so will probably go that route. We also plan to buy a small dome tent so we can sleep on the boat.

  Anyway, I like this forum most of all the ones I've been to,so I'll be a regular visitor and try to post pics of any changes we make on it. My first project will be finishing cleaning the pontoons. The previous owner cleaned all but the back third insides. Still has a lot of calcium build up which I'm sure translates into a lot of drag and reduced gas mileage. I'm going to buy some of the Nubrite(?).If that doesn't do it, back to the wetordry paper like I've been using.

              Later,

                      Mike

Posted: 09/14/2008 at 10:44am | IP Logged

Hello Mike. I found out about pontoonstuff.com through an online boat forum at iboats.com. There is a link there about pontoon boats & that's how I found this great site. Needless to say I have not been back on that forum since I bought my used Riveria Crusier & found this great place to learn all I need to know.

I am semi retired as I just can't commpletly stop working. My wife says I am a workaholic & I guess maybe she is right.  I can't sit still very long without something to do. I live in Petersburg, VA & am close to a lot of fine lakes & rivers.

I came across my pontoon boat actually by accident. I was looking for a bigger engine for my 15ft bass boat & found one on craigstlist that interested me. The pontoon boat was sold but the buyer didn't want the engine. I meet the seller & it was still mounted on the boat & we tested it & it ran fine. During the testing the seller got a call from the buyer who stated he was backing out on the boat. So, the seller made me a deal I couldn't refuse AND my wife really liked so we bought it on the spot. She liked the way the pontoon rode in the water verses the bass boat.  I met a complete stranger at the local marina while trying to find a trailer to bring the boat home & he offered to lend me his & I took him up on his offer. He didn't ask for any money or anything. He was just another kind person who owned a pontoon & was willing to help out. I am trying to get the boat off his trailer so I can return it to him as I feel I am taking advantage of him even though he told me to keep it as long as I needed it.  So now it's home & I can kiss my retiring goodbye for a while longer.    But I am going to enjoy doing it & I feel so lucky finding this great site that is comprised of people with lots of expert knowledge who are more then willing to pass that knowledge along to people like me who really know nothing about pontoons but more then willing to learn & pass on my experiences to others as well. I have been reading for over 3 weeks & learned more then I ever dreamed possible & am amazed at the rebuilds that have been undertaken & completed. I make sure my wife sees them too. I am just in the removal stage right now of everything on the boat as I plan on a complete restoration. If I am going to do it at all I might as well do it right the first time.

Thanks for accepting me on the forum & I will keep everyone psoted as I go along to show the progress I am making. And thanks too to everyone who have been kind enough to answer my questions & pass on their advice & suggestions. I will be ordering the materials I need from pontoonstuff.com as soon as I determine just how I am going to do the restore.

Posted: 10/01/2008 at 11:39pm | IP Logged

When my wife suggested we get a pontoon boat I started researching pontoon boats. What better way to find out about pontooning then going right to the source--the people that own them. So I googled 'pontoon boat forums' and got a link to this site. I've lurked here for awhile and really like the site. So when we decided to buy our pontoon I knew it was just a matter of time before I became a member. We've had our toon for about a month now and I have to say I love it. We love it.

And let me say-- many thanks for a great forum.

Posted: 10/22/2008 at 12:01pm | IP Logged

After fishing out of a bass boat for 8-9 years, I decided my need for speed was gone and desired much more comfort and the ability to take more folks with me. Having profited from my association with a couple of VW Touareg forums since 04, I immediately searched for pontoon forums and am really pleased with the abundant info and activity here.

I am really looking forward to learning here and hopefully will be able to shed some light as my experience grows.

Rick

Posted: 11/19/2008 at 7:46pm | IP Logged

I spent a few summer in San Angelo visiting my aunt and uncle years ago, but never made it on to the lake there. We visited there last year to see the San Angelo Colts play baseball while we were in Texas. I have always enjoyed my visits to San Angelo.

I guess I should add, I found this sight googling pontoon boats.

Posted: 11/20/2008 at 5:15pm | IP Logged

It started this fall, wife & I were in Hot Springs, Ark. Doing the anniversary thing. Just amazed at all of the toons, personal & rentals. So back home we decided to give it another try. Bought the boat for the kids to keep themselves entertained w/o running up & down the lake @ 60+ mph. Had a good time, then we started noticing a soft spot here & there, then the furniture coming apart. My fault total neglect. The idea of changing out the carpet would make a big difference. Then we noticed the deck was shot. My son called one day and told me about Pontoonstuff.com. And do you know if you send them a little money they'll send you anything and everything that you need, with advice on using the forum for what I now realize is truely anything that you want to know about pontoons. So my hats off to Pontoonstuff.com and the members of the forum. Which is huge, because I'm rarely seen w/o my Ranger hat!