New boat is in the water on Lake Conroe!!!
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New boat is in the water on Lake Conroe!!!
Well, we finally did it. Boat has been bought and is in the water. Still plan to install a Minn Kota 101 us2/ i piolt and a Humminbird 1198 si. We got a great deal on this boat and will introduce the Grandkids to it this Saturday for the first time. I knew the PTX system was good, but I had no idea just how good until I drove it! I had no idea a pontoon boat could make a 180 degree turn at 45 mph and do it within the width of a 2 lane highway!!! This boat is smooooooooooooth!!!
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Congrats, Beutifull boat. I know what you mean about the PTX, AWSOME.
Enjoy, and Grandkids are the best, ours love the Toon.
Enjoy, and Grandkids are the best, ours love the Toon.
Freedom Lovin' gun crazy Redneck
2010 Premier Sunsation LTD 225 PTX
2010 150 HP Mercury Optimax
got rid of POS 2010 Yacht club dual axle triple log trailer
now have a 2012 Shoreland'r dual axle triple log trailer, MUCH NICER
2010 Premier Sunsation LTD 225 PTX
2010 150 HP Mercury Optimax
got rid of POS 2010 Yacht club dual axle triple log trailer
now have a 2012 Shoreland'r dual axle triple log trailer, MUCH NICER
Re: New boat is in the water on Lake Conroe!!!
Nice looking boat! The pics don't show it and you didn't say, but what size motor is on the stern?
Good luck!!
Good luck!!
2011 Bennington 2575RCW w/ ESP
F225 Yamaha
F225 Yamaha
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Tried to post all pics. Some worked and others didn't. This boat has a Volvo Penta 4.3 GXI with counter rotating props, which I thought was cool.... 225 hp.
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Congrats on the Premier. Really like the floor layout, almost got that layout on my last one but that is the layout, I will get on the next one.
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I'm not envious...I'm not envious...I'm not envious...
nice lookin 'toon...and motor.
nice lookin 'toon...and motor.
-Ron Burgundy, "Stay Classy San Diego"
2005 Fiesta Fish n' Fun 20' 50HP Yamaha 2 Stroke
Fishing and Cruising Florida's Islands
The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea. Isak Dinesen
2005 Fiesta Fish n' Fun 20' 50HP Yamaha 2 Stroke
Fishing and Cruising Florida's Islands
The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea. Isak Dinesen
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Me either...(how can I cram that duo prop on my boat without him noticing)Ron Burgundy wrote:I'm not envious...I'm not envious...I'm not envious...
nice lookin 'toon...and motor.
Rick
2008 JC Neptoon 25TT
115hp Honda 4-stroke
2007 Suburban LTZ
Lake Murray, SC
2008 JC Neptoon 25TT
115hp Honda 4-stroke
2007 Suburban LTZ
Lake Murray, SC
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Thanks for the compliments! This is the end result of 3 years of research and shopping.. We're extremely happy with the outcome...
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I think you'll really like the VP engine. I posted on another thread about the VP engine(with DuoProp) on my old Four Winns. The engine was 10 years old before we had to replace the original plugs. It never used a drop of oil between oil changes, which was usually about 60 hours. That 5.7 liter with the DuoProp would get the Four Winns on plane in less than 3 seconds with about 5-6 folks aboard.
I thought about the I/O for my new one, but the dealer said it added at least another $5k to the price as well as lots more weight. Not only that, but here in central Missouri it's necessary to winterize an I/O usually in early November and if there are nice days afterwards you are out of luck. With my OB, we get a good day I just drop it in the water and go. I'll have to add some SeaFoam later but that's a small price to pay to get on the water around Thanksgiving or even into December.
I thought about the I/O for my new one, but the dealer said it added at least another $5k to the price as well as lots more weight. Not only that, but here in central Missouri it's necessary to winterize an I/O usually in early November and if there are nice days afterwards you are out of luck. With my OB, we get a good day I just drop it in the water and go. I'll have to add some SeaFoam later but that's a small price to pay to get on the water around Thanksgiving or even into December.
2011 Bennington 2575RCW w/ ESP
F225 Yamaha
F225 Yamaha
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WOw she sure is Purty.... Good luck with her. Just got mine a few weeks ago. What is the thingy on the right side of the helm, looks like a oversized bottle holder or cup holder. I cant tell. Just wondering.
2008 Harris FloteBote Royal Heritage 230
Mercury 90 4 Stroke EFI
Stella Artois, Yeungling, Capt Morgan Private Stock
Argentinian and Italian Wine, Italian Cheese from South Philly
Dark Chocolate, Steaks Seared on 950 degree searer.
Mercury 90 4 Stroke EFI
Stella Artois, Yeungling, Capt Morgan Private Stock
Argentinian and Italian Wine, Italian Cheese from South Philly
Dark Chocolate, Steaks Seared on 950 degree searer.
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The fancier toons come with a wine bottle holder ............................Neicho wrote:WOw she sure is Purty.... Good luck with her. Just got mine a few weeks ago. What is the thingy on the right side of the helm, looks like a oversized bottle holder or cup holder. I cant tell. Just wondering.
2002 Sweetwater 20RE
2002 90 HP Suzuki 4-Stroke
2002 90 HP Suzuki 4-Stroke
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Not certain about what kind of holder it is, but if you flip it over, it's a weighted paper towel holder. Holds a roll of paper towels.
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Nighthunter.... absolutely gorgeous boat... Great looking floor plan! Congratulations!!!!!
Roland & Jo
2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
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Nighthunter;
I have a Duoprop drive on my barge. The handling is amazing! The boat backs very well and i can spin it around in a little more than its length. I replaced the engine two years ago, but it was a well-used 15 years old. Even though i prefer a fishing-friendly layout, yours is very attractive. Enjoy!
I have a Duoprop drive on my barge. The handling is amazing! The boat backs very well and i can spin it around in a little more than its length. I replaced the engine two years ago, but it was a well-used 15 years old. Even though i prefer a fishing-friendly layout, yours is very attractive. Enjoy!
playcat
Boatless for now
Never another I/O
Kerr Reservoir, VA
Boatless for now
Never another I/O
Kerr Reservoir, VA
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Wow, love that layout...nice to have the l back there by the driver so you dont have to yell to talk to everyone while under way.....
Husband of the Captain of "Pitt Crew"
2006 Suntracker Regency Hut
2006 Suntracker Regency Hut