Fun-Toon
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Fun-Toon
24' Fun-Toon that I got almost a year ago is in the photo in the water. It has a Mercury 115 2 stroke. I just picked up the 24' boat on the trailer to use as a doner for a 3rd toon. I'm planning to use the hard top along with the hard top that I already have to also have a roof over the front half of the boat.
I would like some opinions on center toon placement. The boat currently rides pretty low in the back but that will change some once I add the front hard top and front seats. Should the center toon be even with the outer toons or should I let it hang out of the back a little?
I would like some opinions on center toon placement. The boat currently rides pretty low in the back but that will change some once I add the front hard top and front seats. Should the center toon be even with the outer toons or should I let it hang out of the back a little?
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mine hangs out back about 1.5 feet (center tube is a 22 foot log, the side tubes are 20 footers). I like the way it adds more buoyancy in the back, but also wonder if I am not compromising performance by forcing the front into the water. I have only ever been on one tritoon (mine) so I cannot really offer an experienced answer for you.
That is a great idea for the top(s), I am excited to see how it turns out.
What kind of speed are you getting out of you 24 footer with the 115hp?
That is a great idea for the top(s), I am excited to see how it turns out.
What kind of speed are you getting out of you 24 footer with the 115hp?
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Yes, I wanted to find a longer toon for the center but this package had everything I needed including a trailer. My top speed so far has been 22 mph. I don't have a tachometer yet so I don't know what kind of rpms I'm turning at WOT. I think it's just the factory prop. Hoping to get more speed in the future.
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Here's a fuel boat at Smith Mountain Lake that has 2 of the round style hard tops. I'm planning to run a cedar board down each side to tie the two tops together.
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I had a center pontoon built for my rebuild and it is shorter and I did drop it back about 18 inches. It has worked out fine for me. The bow does not ride low, in fact I really could have dropped it back farther but didn't see any need at the time. My 135 Honda is a heavy brut but it still improved my top end from about 21 to 32 MPH.
1995 beachcomber conversion to tritoon with Honda 135 ,
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Do you have any photos of how that turned out and how it looks in the water? I checked out your build page but the photos had gone bad.RcgTexas wrote:I had a center pontoon built for my rebuild and it is shorter and I did drop it back about 18 inches. It has worked out fine for me. The bow does not ride low, in fact I really could have dropped it back farther but didn't see any need at the time. My 135 Honda is a heavy brut but it still improved my top end from about 21 to 32 MPH.
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I really like the way your motor sits back farther. Could you tell a difference in the sound of the motor at the helm after moving the motor back? I would imagine it would make it easier to carry on a conversation.Ercarp wrote:mine hangs out back about 1.5 feet (center tube is a 22 foot log, the side tubes are 20 footers). I like the way it adds more buoyancy in the back, but also wonder if I am not compromising performance by forcing the front into the water. I have only ever been on one tritoon (mine) so I cannot really offer an experienced answer for you.
That is a great idea for the top(s), I am excited to see how it turns out.
What kind of speed are you getting out of you 24 footer with the 115hp?
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Luke wrote:Do you have any photos of how that turned out and how it looks in the water? I checked out your build page but the photos had gone bad.RcgTexas wrote:I had a center pontoon built for my rebuild and it is shorter and I did drop it back about 18 inches. It has worked out fine for me. The bow does not ride low, in fact I really could have dropped it back farther but didn't see any need at the time. My 135 Honda is a heavy brut but it still improved my top end from about 21 to 32 MPH.
Sheesh, luke I donno what happened but I will gather up some on the water pics and post them.
1995 beachcomber conversion to tritoon with Honda 135 ,
Link to rebuild [url=http://www.pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19016][Knot Normal][/url]
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This is the style I'm going for eventually only a longer roof and have it so the windows can be open or removed when it's hot
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Need advice quick!
I just measured the donar boat and the toons are only 20 feet long. The seller told me they were 24' so I just assumed that they were.
What if I put the two toons together to make a 26' toon with a fuel cell in the back 6' of the toon?
I just measured the donar boat and the toons are only 20 feet long. The seller told me they were 24' so I just assumed that they were.
What if I put the two toons together to make a 26' toon with a fuel cell in the back 6' of the toon?
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You talking about cutting and splicing? and end up with one 26 foot log?
1995 beachcomber conversion to tritoon with Honda 135 ,
Link to rebuild [url=http://www.pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19016][Knot Normal][/url]
God Bless America
Link to rebuild [url=http://www.pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19016][Knot Normal][/url]
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What chu talkin bout willis!Luke wrote:Need advice quick!
I just measured the donar boat and the toons are only 20 feet long. The seller told me they were 24' so I just assumed that they were.
What if I put the two toons together to make a 26' toon with a fuel cell in the back 6' of the toon?
2015 Qwest LS 818XRE Tri-toon w/mercury 115.
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Yes, exactly. What do you think about that? As long as it's straight and welded properly it should work well right?RcgTexas wrote:You talking about cutting and splicing? and end up with one 26 foot log?