welding in texas

[MerkFalc]

The main reason I'm doing all this is that the front end digs in so much when we're out on it. It has plenty of speed when when we're all on there, it just eats up a ton of gas. I'm hoping that it will slowly evolve into the perfect pontoon for us. I'm hoping I can find someone to weld and get an estimate on that. After that, I'll probably look at the setback a little more. I've been pondering dropping the center tube to help since it seems like it does a lot of good and it also seems like something fairly straight forward to do. I have four props laying around right now that I got in trades, so I'm ready for the repropping to begin!

Plus, it helps that I just paid it off and some extra money to play with before summer gets here

[cwag911]

If you want the boat to turn, don't put strakes on the outside of the outer tubes.

[curtiscapk]

The main reason I'm doing all this is that the front end digs in so much when we're out on it. It has plenty of speed when when we're all on there, it just eats up a ton of gas. I'm hoping that it will slowly evolve into the perfect pontoon for us. I'm hoping I can find someone to weld and get an estimate on that. After that, I'll probably look at the setback a little more. I've been pondering dropping the center tube to help since it seems like it does a lot of good and it also seems like something fairly straight forward to do. I have four props laying around right now that I got in trades, so I'm ready for the repropping to begin!

Plus, it helps that I just paid it off and some extra money to play with before summer gets here

Just remember if you toons are foam filled you need to take extra precaution!

[Bryden24shp]

I have heard of some shops that epoxy them on, also. Kind of like JB weld. Its suppose to work well. You would have to search the net for a brand name. If I wasn't getting ready to lay down before I go into work this afternoon, I would look it up for ya. But, I better hit the sack. 12 hour nights, suck!

[MerkFalc]

I looked into the epoxy thing but I'm just not sure if I trust it. From what I've read and gather I don't think welding on the foam filled logs will be a problem. It's only a 3" bead ever 12-16". There shouldn't be enough heat developed to warrant concern. On top of that, they would have to weld a major hole to get a large enough amount of oxygen in there to start a fire or explode or anything. I think I'll be OK once I find a place.

[Mrtoler]

The voyager toonguy posted is the same boat I put the link to in you other post. It has the short strakes, the only reason theyre short is because the owner (friend of mine) dident want to spend the extra money on the extra material to make them full length... Also keep in mind he has the same boat with the same power as yours so your peformance will be similar to his... He went from a 35 mph tritoon to a 45mph tritoon by switching from a 150 to a 225 and adding strakes. He also has foam filled tubes like yours and found a welder with experience in welding on them in Conroe Texas so you might even consider talking to the welder or the guy who owns the boat.. Pm me if you want the owners contact info

[Sosjtb]

Have you checked Nettle Props in Austin? They did a great job on a puncture hole I had on my toon.

[MerkFalc]

Asa matter of fact that's who I'm trying to get a hold of

[TDJ2591]

You might want to check out the boats at the DFW Winter Boat Show Jan 30-Feb8 at the Dallas Market Hall. You can look at the strakes on lots of factory models for ideas. www.dallasboatexpo.com

First mate wants to go to the Atlanta Boat Show this weekend. It's a 5+ hour drive but I'm all in since it was her idea and we have a long weekend coming up.

[MerkFalc]

That's a great idea. Nettle props can take care of me as long as I can show him exactly what I'm needing. Price for the whole thing won't be too bad, especially if I can get some performance out of her. My dad will be down that weekend, so I'm sure I won't have a hard time talking him into it. Plus, the wife won't have to go along. She loves having the boat, but never has enjoyed walking around looking at them. I just don't get it

[TDJ2591]

I made a point of looking at the strakes on all the pontoon brands at the Atlanta Boat show today. There are as many different strake designs as there are boats. Some are smaller, some large; some full length, others ended about 1/3 from the rear; some were only on the insdie of the toons, some were on all sides and some only on the center tube of the tritoons. It seemed that the only toons without strakes were entry level boats and those with smaller engines Every manufacturer said their design was the best They all agreed that strakes made a big difference in performance.