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Lifesatripp
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First Pontoon

#1 Post by Lifesatripp » Fri Jun 14, 2013 8:18 am

Loving it so far! Any tips?? [ attachment=0]971978_10151701032464402_1717307141_n.jpg[/attachment]
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Re: First Pontoon

#2 Post by oldcoot » Fri Jun 14, 2013 12:34 pm

:nana welcome aboard!!...tips????.....safety...adult beverages... women....got it? :drink4
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Re: First Pontoon

#3 Post by bassn386 » Fri Jun 14, 2013 12:42 pm

Be safe, have fun. I know, sometimes those two activities might be mutually exclusive!
Seriously: enough life jackets for everyone aboard, flashlight, 100' good line, emergency whistle in case the horn doesn't work, tool kit, fenders.....
This list is almost endless. Almost everyone on this forum has their own set of favorites to have aboard. Some of it depends on where you are and how you'll be using the boat (cruising, tubing, camping out, etc.)
Have a great time!
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#4 Post by redbeard » Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:30 pm

First aid kit, water, sunglasses, check out this link http://www.uscgboating.org/fedreqs/default.html you will find what you must have at this link. Be safe and have fun.
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Re: First Pontoon

#5 Post by killerkernrich » Fri Jun 14, 2013 4:50 pm

great looking toon, I will ask what your WOT per GPS at rpms is with the 60 what pitch prop ???...as I have a 22 same 60.
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#6 Post by Bamaman » Fri Jun 14, 2013 5:03 pm

We just love new members that post their pictures without being asked.

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Re: First Pontoon

#7 Post by DRock » Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:10 pm

Welcome! Nice 'toon
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Re: First Pontoon

#8 Post by Lifesatripp » Fri Jun 14, 2013 8:07 pm

oldcoot I've got the adult beverages covered and Im a woman toon owner so I'll check out the guys haha.
I'm all good with the safety equipment and it came with enough life vests for everyone on the river!!
killerkernrich: I dont have any idea what my WOT per GPS at rpms is with the 60 means or what pitch prop... Im a chick thats just trying to make the toon look good haha I know that it has a 60hsp big foot 4 stroke and we do about 20mph at about 4.5rpms....I'd like to upgrade it at some point for a 90 but that will have to wait until next year.
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Re: First Pontoon

#9 Post by bluecollarpilot » Sat Jun 15, 2013 8:15 am

:lol3 take dat OldCoot!

Good stuff, glad you love your 'toon!
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Re: First Pontoon

#10 Post by landlockedsailor » Mon Jun 17, 2013 4:45 pm

Tips? Take her out often!

Great looking toon. Good to have more women owners/skippers! Be sure and post pics of any boy toys too! :happy
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#11 Post by rbiederwolf » Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:50 pm

Doesn't look like you need any :nana :bowdown
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Re: First Pontoon

#12 Post by Gonefishing » Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:17 pm

Welcome aboard
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Re: First Pontoon

#13 Post by lakerunner » Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:42 pm

We may need a NHB for the ladies to play in
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Re: First Pontoon

#14 Post by bluecollarpilot » Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:57 pm

lakerunner wrote:We may need a NHB for the ladies to play in




:scared

You wanna find and post those pics? :lol3
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Re: First Pontoon

#15 Post by HandymanHerb » Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:19 pm

lakerunner wrote:We may need a NHB for the ladies to play in
Your in charge of this one :rofl :rofl :rofl
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