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jimrs · #16 Post by **jimrs** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:31 am

The logs (if you call them that) look to be about 30" wide. I don't know the weight of the toon but I'm betting it sits a little low in the water due to the heavy construction material. I would like to see it in person to really evaluate it but it looks cool from the pictures.

ponyboy · #17 Post by **ponyboy** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:47 am

[quote="crspang"]My first thought is that would be a good platform for a twin engine setup. Maybe a pair of 90hp's.[/qu

twins $$$........ummmmm i should find out if it floats 1st...... but yep ... i could see it

ponyboy · #18 Post by **ponyboy** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:00 am

jimrs wrote:The logs (if you call them that) look to be about 30" wide. I don't know the weight of the toon but I'm betting it sits a little low in the water due to the heavy construction material. I would like to see it in person to really evaluate it but it looks cool from the pictures.

i guess i better get my cousin to go have a look at it , as he is only 1/2 hr away, and i am 5 hrs away ...see if he can get more pics and information , and possibly put it in the water . this would help me make up my mind

The_Hellbilly · #19 Post by **The_Hellbilly** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 11:33 am

I love the uniqueness of the toon. I hope you buy it, just so we can watch you remodel it.

Texoma Toon · #20 Post by **Texoma Toon** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 1:25 pm

It looks underpowered with that 40 but hard to tell how much more motor you can put on it. Deffinately unique! I'd go for it if the price is right.

tuned · #21 Post by **tuned** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 3:18 pm

Looks like a ton of fun....(no pun).
Seriously, weight would be your prime issue if there were any. The only way to really know is to motor up. 90HP 2 stroke is one of the more common pontoon motors going. Probably a reasonable place to start.
Agreed with margaritaman to try a 'weight test' first. A lot of people use a 55 gallon drum and fill it 5 gallons at a time, or about ten 5 gallon pails will work as well. Put the weight as far to stern as you can.
Huzzahs to the home builders...

ponyboy · #22 Post by **ponyboy** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:35 pm

shiiiiiiiiiiit ...... looks like the ship set sail ..... trying to track it down .... i'm hoping the add just expired, i reposted it ( with pics ) to see if it is still around.... i will keep you posted if i find it...... S.O.B..... if this thing was an hr away it would be sitting in my yard allready , and my wife would be yelling at me that its time to come in , and put them God Dam lawn chairs back where they belong !!!!!!!

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