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Excalibur · 05-08-2008, 11:37 AM

A few people I know use a good size pontoon boat as there island craft. There is a lot of space to use for lugging gear. It seems economical to run with minimal horsepower. I am not to sure how they handle or secure they would feel in rough water, but I have seen them out in 3-4 footers cruising along. Perhaps someone who has one could comment.

Of course with any boat, you need to pilot it correctly with proper speed and angle of attack to the waves to have a better experience.

This also may be a good time to move into a new boat, a lot of day people are second thinking the expense with the gas prices.

05-08-2008, 11:37 AM	#12
Excalibur Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Gilford,NH is where I would like to be and Southborough, MA is where I have to be Posts: 88 Thanks: 14 Thanked 10 Times in 3 Posts	What about a float boat? A few people I know use a good size pontoon boat as there island craft. There is a lot of space to use for lugging gear. It seems economical to run with minimal horsepower. I am not to sure how they handle or secure they would feel in rough water, but I have seen them out in 3-4 footers cruising along. Perhaps someone who has one could comment. Of course with any boat, you need to pilot it correctly with proper speed and angle of attack to the waves to have a better experience. This also may be a good time to move into a new boat, a lot of day people are second thinking the expense with the gas prices.