Pontoon Boat & Deck Boat Forum

rrhodes wrote:I would not use the rhino underneath. It will actually hold moisture in. Look into underskinning with aluminium this will increase performance and still let the deck breath.

We use a coating like rhino does on our toy hauler ramp doors and it doesn't let moisture in… I get what you’re saying and it currently has aluminum under belly between the toons. But you still don't recommend me coating the decking for extra protection?

rrhodes wrote:That is good news. Underskinning gives you a smoother ride because the water can't pound the supports and gives you better performance.

Slap some marine grade plywood on there and flooring and you are good to go.

Thanks! Will do and that will save me some more money...!


Is there a standard width that is needed? And do I run 1/2, 5/8 or larger? I didn't get a chance to look last night was to late to dig into that info... I hoping to be able to pick up the decking during my lunch...
Thanks for all the help!

3/4 inch Marine grade is the norm.

Don't use pressure treated Lowes plywood.

rrhodes wrote:3/4 inch Marine grade is the norm.

Don't use pressure treated Lowes plywood.

Thanks! When disconnecting the steering helm mechanism from the floor will I have to re-bleed the hydraulics after I have disconnect the steering?

Just found this video on YouTube which I think it will help me with the basics...
http://youtu.be/Hi3RGJgZDfY

rrhodes wrote:That is good news. Underskinning gives you a smoother ride because the water can't pound the supports and gives you better performance.

Slap some marine grade plywood on there and flooring and you are good to go.

Wanted to know if I should be worried about this, it smells like 2 stroke oil. The guy purchased it from told me I didn't have to leave the out drive sitting on the flip out bracket.

ckymacias wrote:

rrhodes wrote:3 logs gives you a higher HP and weight rating. She will also handle rough chop better. If there is a small soft spot I would bet there are more than one spot. Plan on replacing the deck.

I have seen a lot of people try to add a 3rd log however I have never seen anyone remove one...

Thanks for the info on the tri-toon! I figured I was going to have replace the decking too...
So would I also be able to pull toys with this size model?

The third pontoon makes everything more stable and allows more guests (or a bigger motor on the back). For tubing you're looking more like a 115HP four-stroke or better I think for this size. I believe that's a two-stroke from the picture, it might do fine for you on the smaller tubes. Remember, that third toon also adds resistance and you'll need more motor to get out of the hole.

3 Logs will also virtually eliminate having the front end of the boat get flooded from a strong wave. I had this problem with my twin log tune, even after I skinned it with aluminum, adding tapp fins did help, but the ultimate is the 3rd log. - IMO, White caps or rough water = tri-toon.