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kawishiwi 05-12-2016 11:10 AM

Teens on a Toon
 
I am thinking of renting a pontoon boat for a day to take kids and friends out on a busy summer weekend. I know there are many rental options. I was wondering if anyone could share info/advice/opinions about a trip of cruising & swimming. I dont have 'toon experience nor anchoring areas knowledge. I have my boaters card and keep a 17ft/115hp boat on the lake that I only fish from. Any info appreciated. Newbie harrasment accepted :D

noreast 05-12-2016 01:25 PM

Only advice I have is rent a tritoon with some hp behind it or they'll be board. Teens are boat snobs and don't consider Pontoons real boats.

radioman 05-12-2016 01:47 PM

Teens on a Toon
 
Your teens will love their day on a toon! Just make certain to get a tube along with the rental' The marina where you rent will show you the two most popular swim areas.
I recommend Shep Browns as they have new boats and do a great job of accommodating renters.

Rattletrap 05-12-2016 02:13 PM

Also book early they sell out quick

Denis D 05-12-2016 03:28 PM

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Who said teens don't know how to have fun on a Toon! :D

RUGMAN 05-12-2016 06:48 PM

teens
 
we rented a tritoon from Thurstons,with a 150 hp Had a great time. Had such a good time with the boat, I bought it at the end of the season. I know people have tritoons with bigger outboards but we had a great time our first time out with our first boat.

thinkxingu 05-12-2016 08:37 PM

We have a 20' tritoon with 150 and we're seeing 39 or so with a full tank, my wife and two kiddos. If I got the trim right, I'm sure I'd hit 40, and if I tossed the fam, I'm confident I'd be around 42+!

That being said, tell my former students that visit EVERY SUMMER that 'toons are no fun.

THAT being said, rent a tritoon with the biggest motor you can so you can a. Tube, 2. Get to where you wanna go, and d. Pull the weight of the extra passengers.

Good luck, and enjoy!

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PENIVISA 05-12-2016 09:24 PM

Rented a 24` tri-toon last year with 8 women. Definitely worth the extra horse power.( please no comment at this point ) I believe it had a 200 or 225 horse on it and topped out at 30 miles and hour. Spent a $127 to fill it up at end of day and found out the marina was 50-75 cent a gallon more than a local competitor. Cruised the whole time except to swim and eat. Went thru 3/4 tank for the day.........Great experience

MeredithMan 05-13-2016 08:40 AM

Really?
 
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Originally Posted by PENIVISA (Post 261746)
Rented a 24` tri-toon last year with 8 women.

Rental boats are available with women nowadays? Wow! :laugh:

radioman 05-13-2016 09:27 AM

Teens on Toons
 
MM: Very interesting point! Will have to check that out!

SIKSUKR 05-13-2016 01:15 PM

I couldn't seem to find any tritoons for rent.

webmaster 05-13-2016 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR (Post 261780)
I couldn't seem to find any tritoons for rent.

http://anchormarine.net/dolphin.htm

Outdoorsman 05-13-2016 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu (Post 261743)
We have a 20' tritoon with 150 and we're seeing 39 or so with a full tank, my wife and two kiddos. If I got the trim right, I'm sure I'd hit 40, and if I tossed the fam, I'm confident I'd be around 42+!

That being said, tell my former students that visit EVERY SUMMER that 'toons are no fun.

THAT being said, rent a tritoon with the biggest motor you can so you can a. Tube, 2. Get to where you wanna go, and d. Pull the weight of the extra passengers.

Good luck, and enjoy!

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PENIVISA 05-13-2016 07:30 PM

are you really?
 
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Originally Posted by MeredithMan (Post 261759)
Rental boats are available with women nowadays? Wow! :laugh:

Are you jealous? :D

MeredithMan 05-14-2016 09:11 AM

ah, yah, as a matter of fact....

noreast 05-14-2016 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thinkxingu (Post 261743)
We have a 20' tritoon with 150 and we're seeing 39 or so with a full tank, my wife and two kiddos. If I got the trim right, I'm sure I'd hit 40, and if I tossed the fam, I'm confident I'd be around 42+!

That being said, tell my former students that visit EVERY SUMMER that 'toons are no fun.

THAT being said, rent a tritoon with the biggest motor you can so you can a. Tube, 2. Get to where you wanna go, and d. Pull the weight of the extra passengers.

Good luck, and enjoy!

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Does your wife tell you to slow down after 20mph like mine? Everyone who I take out thinks were going way to fast.

thinkxingu 05-14-2016 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by noreast (Post 261854)
Does your wife tell you to slow down after 20mph like mine? Everyone who I take out thinks were going way to fast.

Nope--she just enjoys the ride. Does make getting places a lot quicker, which is nice.

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RUGMAN 05-16-2016 07:27 PM

Thurstons only has tritons for rent.

SIKSUKR 05-17-2016 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RUGMAN (Post 261994)
Thurstons only has tritons for rent.

Their website only shows two tubes and mentioed nothing of 3.

NHskier 05-17-2016 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR (Post 262028)
Their website only shows two tubes and mentioed nothing of 3.

If you take a close look at the photos you'll see they are tri-toons. The center pontoon is recessed from the front.

RUGMAN 05-17-2016 08:54 PM

Last year they had tri Toons, I think if you call they will tell you they have tri Toons. I am picking my boat up Sunday from Jeff Thurston, I will ask him

SIKSUKR 05-18-2016 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by NHskier (Post 262043)
If you take a close look at the photos you'll see they are tri-toons. The center pontoon is recessed from the front.

I can now see it. Thanks

JasonG 05-19-2016 10:59 AM

reminds me of the Great Outdoors with Dan Akroid and John Candy. John wanted to rent a pontoon but Dan convinced them to rent "Suck My Wake."


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