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Major Nine
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Pontoon Fever

#1 Post by Major Nine » Mon Apr 20, 2015 2:17 pm

Last year I caught the pontoon virius and purchased a Sylvan 8520 with Yamaha 50. Loved the pontoon lifesystle but missed the speed and ability to tow skiers and wake boarders, tubers. Took the plunge and ordered a Metallic Siver Starcraft SLS3 with tripletoon with PR 25 package, and Yamaha VMAX 250 . I think this will get the job done. Looking forward to picking it up Memorial day wee
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Re: Pontoon Fever

#2 Post by curtiscapk » Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:24 pm

Welcome but without pics it didn't happen!! :nana :box
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Re: Pontoon Fever

#3 Post by RcgTexas » Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:11 pm

Welcome! Yep the new toon will definitely be faster and MORE ENJOYABLE!

If you start missing the 50 Yamaha, just run the vmax at 1500 rpm's :biggrin2 :biggrin2
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Re: Pontoon Fever

#4 Post by dronetoon » Tue Apr 21, 2015 8:57 am

What color? I have the Black / Black on order
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Re: Pontoon Fever

#5 Post by GXPWeasel » Fri Apr 24, 2015 1:51 pm

Looks very nice.
I like the layout too. The passenger captains chair is nice for the Admiral, while the rear lounge will be good for adults to stay away from the kiddo's in the front seats.

Nice Purchase.
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Re: Pontoon Fever

#6 Post by Major Nine » Tue May 26, 2015 7:13 am

Took delivery of the pontoon this weekend. After the lengthy engine brake in procedure I was able to open it up. The Yamaha VMAX 250 did not disappiont 46mph and that was with 2 passengers, gear, and a full load of fuel 60 gallons probably more like 40-50 gallons after the engine brake in.
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Re: Pontoon Fever

#7 Post by PlaynDoc » Tue May 26, 2015 7:20 am

nice ride....
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#8 Post by pond tuuunes » Tue May 26, 2015 10:34 am

That looks nice, and should pull skiers and tubes no problem. Congrats
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#9 Post by Will » Tue May 26, 2015 11:13 am

Congrats :thumbsup
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#10 Post by ron nh » Tue May 26, 2015 11:43 am

Nice!
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Re: Pontoon Fever

#11 Post by Major Nine » Mon Jun 01, 2015 10:12 am

Now if we could just get some warm weather to truly enjoy it, without raining every other day.
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Re: Pontoon Fever

#12 Post by RcgTexas » Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:20 pm

Shssssh! be careful what you wish for! People in Texas have been wishing for rain for a couple of years and well................................



Hope you enjoy the boat and pray the water doesn't dry up! :wink:
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Re: Pontoon Fever

#13 Post by Capt. Dan » Tue Jun 02, 2015 6:54 am

Very noce, congratulations!
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Re: Pontoon Fever

#14 Post by MoeHoward » Wed Jun 03, 2015 5:34 pm

:thumbsup
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Re: Pontoon Fever

#15 Post by Road Glide » Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:06 pm

Very nice set up. Congratulations!
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