Hi from Colorado Springs
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Hi from Colorado Springs
Hi all...just upgraded from a classic speed boat to a pontoon boat. Suntracker 24' party barge with a 90hp merc optimax. Time to slow down and enjoy the coffee. Pick it up this Friday........take it in on Monday to get a full custom camper enclosure on it. Can't wait to cruise, fish, barbeque, party and just enjoy the day. Don't get me wrong, the speedboat was fun, but the party doesn't start till the party barge gets there. Oh Yea!!!!!!!!!!
Will put some pics up once I get the toon
Will put some pics up once I get the toon
2009 Party Barge 24
90hp Mercury Optimax
Camper Enclosure by Paul's Custom Canvas Inc.
Beer by "ANYONE"
Colorado Springs, CO
Stop Talking About It and Do It
revslev
90hp Mercury Optimax
Camper Enclosure by Paul's Custom Canvas Inc.
Beer by "ANYONE"
Colorado Springs, CO
Stop Talking About It and Do It
revslev
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Re: Hi from Colorado Springs
Welcome ! We went from a powerboat to the Party Cruiser and love it. Once you go 'toon, you never go back.
Ed, Cheryl, Ethan and Aspen.
2013 Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 w/90 HP Mercury, "Hellrhighwater 2"
2014 E-350 Extended XLT.
Chesapeake City ,MD
2013 Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 w/90 HP Mercury, "Hellrhighwater 2"
2014 E-350 Extended XLT.
Chesapeake City ,MD
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Re: Hi from Colorado Springs
Welcome glad to have you with us, your going to have a ball on your toon
In Memory of John 6x6 Larsen
Re: Hi from Colorado Springs
Yup, I can relate. I went from an 18 ft. sleekcraft jet boat to a pontoon. Now, I can kick back and drive with my feet. I can barely hear the 50 honda run. Good job on the enclosure, You will increase the length of the season with it.
'99 18' Monark Suncaster
50 hp Honda
Canvas Craft Enclosure
The Mighty Mississippi !!
50 hp Honda
Canvas Craft Enclosure
The Mighty Mississippi !!
Re: Hi from Colorado Springs
Hey Colorado Springs,
Glad to have you aboard! I triped over a rock at Garden of the Gods onetime...
Seriously, you'll get a lot of good memories out of your toon.
I just had mine re-logged last year (two out board logs) and am really enjoying the ride.
Glad to have you aboard! I triped over a rock at Garden of the Gods onetime...
Seriously, you'll get a lot of good memories out of your toon.
I just had mine re-logged last year (two out board logs) and am really enjoying the ride.
2002 Lowe Suncruiser Trinidad 240
Tri-toon with Performance Package
150 Evinrude FICT 2 stroke
2001 Chevy Ex-Cab 2500 HD 6.0 L
Grand Lake O'The Cherokees
Ketchum, Ok
Tri-toon with Performance Package
150 Evinrude FICT 2 stroke
2001 Chevy Ex-Cab 2500 HD 6.0 L
Grand Lake O'The Cherokees
Ketchum, Ok
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Re: Hi from Colorado Springs
Welcome, congrats on the toon. Post some photos of the camper top, like to see it. The 90 opti is a great little motor. Had one on the old toon and no problems the 10 years or so I had it. Enjoy
doc
doc
Dying ain't much of living boy
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Re: Hi from Colorado Springs
Welcome--The wife and I were thinking of heading out there next week but the long range forecast for rain isnt looking too good. Cant see coming down the ole Continental Divide in a motorhome in a driving rainstorm.
My wife is a nervous traveler anyway. Probably have to dart her.
Maybe in a couple weeks.
My wife is a nervous traveler anyway. Probably have to dart her.
Maybe in a couple weeks.
2009 LOWE SS204 25in logs
90 Merc Optimax
Motorguide W55 Wireless
Underskinning
28 GPS
90 Merc Optimax
Motorguide W55 Wireless
Underskinning
28 GPS
Re: Hi from Colorado Springs
Congratulations! You are gonna love the slower pace, it helps you not spill your beer so much!
1999 Voyager 21' Express Fish triple toon 115hp Mercury (SOLD)
2004 Ford F150 SuperCrew
Boise Idaho
2004 Ford F150 SuperCrew
Boise Idaho
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Re: Hi from Colorado Springs
Welcome
Loyd & Betty Meeks
Livin the lake life
2004 Tracker 22 Regency/2010 90 E-Tec. Pulled by Ford 2020 F 250,
McAlester, Oklahoma
Home lake is Tenkiller
Livin the lake life
2004 Tracker 22 Regency/2010 90 E-Tec. Pulled by Ford 2020 F 250,
McAlester, Oklahoma
Home lake is Tenkiller
Re: Hi from Colorado Springs
Hi revslev.........welcome to the club!
SMLTOONER
Ted & Emily
2019 Bennington 21SL Tri-toon
2019 Yamaha 150 HP
Smith Mtn. Lake, Virginia
Ted & Emily
2019 Bennington 21SL Tri-toon
2019 Yamaha 150 HP
Smith Mtn. Lake, Virginia
Re: Hi from Colorado Springs
Finally get to take her out tomorrow (Sunday) and Monday. Then off she goes to get her full enclosure. Still can't believe how little she makes my F250 (with a 2" lift) look. Had the tech from BasPros take me out the day I bought her to show me the differences in launching and re-trailering. Looking forward to taking her out ALL DAY. Can't believe how quiet these new motors are. My old Glastron CV16 had a 115hp merc (tower of power) and you could not speak without yelling. I'm going to have to remind myself that my motor hasn't stalled/stalling and I don't need to restart or gun the throttle. Wish me Luck
2009 Party Barge 24
90hp Mercury Optimax
Camper Enclosure by Paul's Custom Canvas Inc.
Beer by "ANYONE"
Colorado Springs, CO
Stop Talking About It and Do It
revslev
90hp Mercury Optimax
Camper Enclosure by Paul's Custom Canvas Inc.
Beer by "ANYONE"
Colorado Springs, CO
Stop Talking About It and Do It
revslev
Re: Hi from Colorado Springs
Welcome! We have ours in a slip with a custom camper cover -- as was already said, it will extend your season. It's a great escape!
Jimfishes
2004 Bennington 2575RFS w/150 Yamaha
2004 Bennington 2575RFS w/150 Yamaha
Re: Hi from Colorado Springs
Welcome to the Club. Let us know how your first day goes.
Re: Hi from Colorado Springs
Hello...What a difference between my toon and my old speedboat. Can't believe I didn't get one sooner, it was a great ride, handles much better than I thought it would, and talk about being able to relax. We spent the first three hours breaking in the motor, then just kicked back, relaxed, had some drinks, and relaxed some more. It was fantastic.
Putting her back on the trailer was a bit of a challenge though, back end kept drifting left, had to get in the water and hold/push her into the groves. Talked with a buddy who used to fish professionally, told me to keep more of the trailer out of the water, guide in my fronts and let the motor power me up. Did that the second time.........right into the groves with no issue.
I picked up those back of trailer guides (white fiberglas poles) so I can see where the actual back of the trailer is, made a big difference the third time out. Didn't have to have the trailer so far out of the water, and was easily able to guide the toon up onto the trailer.
Drove her with the full enclosure last time, very easy to see out of, was like driving a giant tent trailer. Can't wait to go camping in her. I can certianly see why tooners love their toons so much...they are fantastic.
Putting her back on the trailer was a bit of a challenge though, back end kept drifting left, had to get in the water and hold/push her into the groves. Talked with a buddy who used to fish professionally, told me to keep more of the trailer out of the water, guide in my fronts and let the motor power me up. Did that the second time.........right into the groves with no issue.
I picked up those back of trailer guides (white fiberglas poles) so I can see where the actual back of the trailer is, made a big difference the third time out. Didn't have to have the trailer so far out of the water, and was easily able to guide the toon up onto the trailer.
Drove her with the full enclosure last time, very easy to see out of, was like driving a giant tent trailer. Can't wait to go camping in her. I can certianly see why tooners love their toons so much...they are fantastic.
2009 Party Barge 24
90hp Mercury Optimax
Camper Enclosure by Paul's Custom Canvas Inc.
Beer by "ANYONE"
Colorado Springs, CO
Stop Talking About It and Do It
revslev
90hp Mercury Optimax
Camper Enclosure by Paul's Custom Canvas Inc.
Beer by "ANYONE"
Colorado Springs, CO
Stop Talking About It and Do It
revslev
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Re: Hi from Colorado Springs
Yeah, 'toons are fun. I wish I bought one years ago.
Ed, Cheryl, Ethan and Aspen.
2013 Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 w/90 HP Mercury, "Hellrhighwater 2"
2014 E-350 Extended XLT.
Chesapeake City ,MD
2013 Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 w/90 HP Mercury, "Hellrhighwater 2"
2014 E-350 Extended XLT.
Chesapeake City ,MD