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Capt. Dan
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Avalon

#1 Post by Capt. Dan » Sat Mar 14, 2015 12:10 pm

Thought we were sold on a Manitou, but now we've seen an Avalon Catalina. Any Avalon owners or detractors out there?
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Re: Avalon

#2 Post by Capt Sully » Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:46 pm

Quit looking while your ahead. The more you look the more you'll change your mind :donno All boats have something the others don't :drool
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Re: Avalon

#3 Post by Capt. Dan » Sat Mar 14, 2015 2:48 pm

Oh how right you are!
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Re: Avalon

#4 Post by Capt. Dan » Sat Mar 14, 2015 4:39 pm

I sure like this bar model...
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Re: Avalon

#5 Post by Bamaman » Sat Mar 14, 2015 5:35 pm

I like all the quality brands of pontoon boats. And Avalon's one of them. Their big thing is using 50 ounce vinyl upholstery--thickest in the industry.

If you're interested, Avalon/Tahoe's biggest dealer is T&M Marine in Minnesota. They keep 200-500 pontoons on hand all the time, and Tahoes are private labeled Grand Island T series. You might want to see their prices to the dealer you're talking to--for comparison purposes. See: TandMMarine.com
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#6 Post by rhorne » Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:36 pm

Bought a new Tahoe tritoon last year. Love the way it handles. Got the 23' with a Etec 250HO. Rides great, runs great and has plenty of power if I need it.
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#7 Post by BobG » Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:17 pm

Bamaman wrote:If you're interested, Avalon/Tahoe's biggest dealer is T&M Marine in Minnesota. They keep 200-500 pontoons on hand all the time, and Tahoes are private labeled Grand Island T series. You might want to see their prices to the dealer you're talking to--for comparison purposes. See: TandMMarine.com
That's where I bought mine. The discount was so good, it was worth driving 1,100 miles each way to buy there. However, do not expect ANYTHING in the way of post-sale support, and if you can bring your own trailer, do so. Their "Grand Island" trailers are made in the back of the shop, and they are CRAP.

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