Looking for opinions on GPS

codeman671 · 03-10-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hancoveguy

not trying to hijack either, but what did you order for new boat? maybe a new thread for this...
HCG

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2011 Premier Sunsation LTD RF 225 with a 1' deck extension. PTX36 package and a 250 Pro XS. Another tri-toon. Can't wait!

VitaBene · 03-11-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

2011 Premier Sunsation LTD RF 225 with a 1' deck extension. PTX36 package and a 250 Pro XS. Another tri-toon. Can't wait!

Great... I get to get overtaken by another pontoon boat on the lake (Dan (I shoot308) passed me in his 'toon one day)!! Those things move with the right power.

codeman671 · 03-11-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

Great... I get to get overtaken by another pontoon boat on the lake (Dan (I shoot308) passed me in his 'toon one day)!! Those things move with the right power.

His flies. the 22' shp with the 250HO is the fastest setup Manitou makes. The Premier PTX36 has larger tubes and will be better in rough water but it scrubs speed, I will probably run 54ish.

ishoot308 · 03-11-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

His flies. the 22' shp with the 250HO is the fastest setup Manitou makes. The Premier PTX36 has larger tubes and will be better in rough water but it scrubs speed, I will probably run 54ish.

Just an fyi... My Manitou is a 24'. Top speed achieved on GPS is 55 MPH with a 19 pitch prop. I normally run a 17 pitch because I carry a few passengers that puts me right about 50 MPH at W.O.T.

Codemans Premier is a top of the line tritoon that my wife and I have been drooling over. They are top quality with all the bells and whistles. With the 250 outboard he's got hanging off the back, he is sure to have some serious fun with it!

Dan

VitaBene · 03-11-2011, 10:55 AM

How do pontoon boats work at those speeds? Are they on plane of some sort?

ishoot308 · 03-11-2011, 11:31 AM

They handle unbelievably well, better than any other boat I have driven. The high performance toons have lifting strakes welded on the sides which gets them up and on plane in no time at all. They also handle water chop and waves extremely well. I have a 23' Eastern also and I will take my tritoon any day over it regarding handling and it's ability to handle big chop and waves. I feel much more secure in the toon than I do the Eastern. They are great boats!

Dan

codeman671 · 03-11-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

They handle unbelievably well, better than any other boat I have driven. The high performance toons have lifting strakes welded on the sides which gets them up and on plane in no time at all. They also handle water chop and waves extremely well. I have a 23' Eastern also and I will take my tritoon any day over it regarding handling and it's ability to handle big chop and waves. I feel much more secure in the toon than I do the Eastern. They are great boats!

Dan

I thought for some reason you had a 22'. My mistake. I ran 49 on gps with my 24' with the 225 opti.

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VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,576 Thanks: 1,611 Thanked 1,632 Times in 839 Posts	How do pontoon boats work at those speeds? Are they on plane of some sort?

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ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,232 Thanks: 2,384 Thanked 5,277 Times in 2,051 Posts	They handle unbelievably well, better than any other boat I have driven. The high performance toons have lifting strakes welded on the sides which gets them up and on plane in no time at all. They also handle water chop and waves extremely well. I have a 23' Eastern also and I will take my tritoon any day over it regarding handling and it's ability to handle big chop and waves. I feel much more secure in the toon than I do the Eastern. They are great boats! Dan