3rd toon addition

[LVjayhawk15]

Not your typical "should I add a 3rd toon" question....
but, the wife found the link below on Craigslist and wanted to know yout thoughts/opinions and wondered if anyone had one of these installed. If it were a good idea, we would look into it since it would allow us more options. (we are still looking for our 1st toon)
We could buy a 2 toon boat and add this....if yall think its good.
Thoughts appreciated!

http://mohave.craigslist.org/bod/3212004184.html

[ronb]

No experience with one, but you can buy them new for a similar price..
http://shop.pontoonwaterglide.com/

[margaritaman]

I have read some postings on guys that installed them and had probems. The ride becomes a lot rougher but it gives your toon more weight capacity. One owner had to keep adjusting it back and forward to get the desired result. I would take a third toon that is a tried and proven product.

[dockholiday]

Think if you did a search there are some threads here on them. It did seem like there were adjustment problems either too far forward or to the rear.

[LVjayhawk15]

Thanks for the help folks!

[tuned]

I have read some postings on guys that installed them and had probems. The ride becomes a lot rougher but it gives your toon more weight capacity. One owner had to keep adjusting it back and forward to get the desired result. I would take a third toon that is a tried and proven product.

You wouldn't be referring to moi would you?? I only had to mount mine three times Once I got it 'tuned' properly, it rocked!
My ride only became marginally stiffer. I would expect anything that adds horizontal surface to increase the 'feel' of the waves. At the risk of stepping on some toes around here, I would venture that even a set of strakes would have to add a small amount of slam.
I did pick up a large amount of speed, especially when I cranked up the HP. Final figure was 36 MPH on the GPS with an eTec175. Not bad for a boat with an 8x8 wheelhouse. I'm just in the process of documenting that whole trip under 'Al the Mirthmaker' thread.
All in all, the thing worked great! Not a lot of added flotation, but not bad. Hit the gas and the boat would lift up just like a regular boat and plane like a regular boat. A ton of work tho for what I ended up with.
As Margarita man said, I am switching to a triple tube and suggest you consider that as well. I see the WG people jacked up their prices a bit too. LVjayhawk15, don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.