Don't laugh I need a Pontoon boat recommendation
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Re: Don't laugh I need a Pontoon boat recommendation
Originally Posted by lakeluvr
There are pontoon boats and then there are performance pontoon boats. Playcraft has set the standard for performance pontoons. The first time I saw them at a boat show thought the sales guy was full of chit when he said it would run 50MPH. I had owned several pontoons before and was tired of taking all day to make a trip, so was intrigued at the thought. Well after testing a couple of other makes made an appointment to test a Playcraft. The dealer told me to make sure I came down on a weekend to appreciate the ride. So we did, boy what a ride. Incredible, and fast. And a real 50MPH on my GPS. Mine is a 1998 26 ft. with a 200 EFI Merc. The newer 4 strokes are somewhat quieter and more fuel efficient, but not as fast. I've lost count of the number of people that have ridden on mine then went out and bought one.
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Re: Don't laugh I need a Pontoon boat recommendation
I have a 28' Bennington with a 350 Mag / Bravo 3 and it has been a great second boat. It runs 45mph (they have a 496ho option that is supposed to run 63mph) has a full wet bar with a fridge, BBQ, and is rated for 20 people. For hanging out partying it can't be beat.
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Re: Don't laugh I need a Pontoon boat recommendation
Originally Posted by GOODT
platcraft, worked on one that set the pontoon boat speed record at lake of the ozarks nice boat handles better then most v hulls ***** to work on the motor though
http://www.ozarkinternet.net/shoot05...competitor.htm
Brad Rowland ( who set the record @ LOTO)
drives a Odyessey
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Re: Don't laugh I need a Pontoon boat recommendation
Originally Posted by JaayTeee
http://www.ozarkinternet.net/shoot05...competitor.htm
Brad Rowland ( who set the record @ LOTO)
drives a Odyessey
Brad Rowland ( who set the record @ LOTO)
drives a Odyessey
it was two yrs ago
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Re: Don't laugh I need a Pontoon boat recommendation
Here are some pics of my Bennington...
Wet bar with fridge...
Helm...
Boat & Trailer...
Dogs like it as well...
I added a swim step since the pics were taken, which I would reccomend.
Wet bar with fridge...
Helm...
Boat & Trailer...
Dogs like it as well...
I added a swim step since the pics were taken, which I would reccomend.
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