LOTO Extreme Pontoon Boat Test Fatality
10-26-2006 | 02:15 PM
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Re: LOTO Extreme Pontoon Boat Test Fatality
This was not one of their high performance twin engine pontoons. It was powered by a single 225. A magazine was doing a series of boat tests and several builders were there. My builder took one with a 200 Honda,it ran 38 mph,I imagine low 40's on the Playcraft, My personal boat is a trilog w/150,runs maybe 34. Trilog pontoons lean out a little in a hard turn,but it's hard to imagine hooking like that. I never wear a vest or lanyard in my pontoon,always considered a pontoon to be the ultimate safe boat. In fact,I hardly ever see vests worn on any pontoon. This tragedy really makes you stop and think. Prayers to those involved.
10-27-2006 | 12:24 AM
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Re: LOTO Extreme Pontoon Boat Test Fatality
It kind of makes you think if they have exceed the speeds designed for pontoons. However, I am sure these builders have done extensive research on them.
10-27-2006 | 01:04 AM
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