Tent On Toon
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Tent On Toon
Hi All,
Its been a long time since I've posted - lost my login and took me a while to figure it all out - good to be back. So, here is what I'm thinking.......
As in my signature, I have a 25'Lx 8.5'W Tri-toon and I can't afford the whole camper enclosure. I have read a few posts about using a small tent on the front of the toon, but I want to put a Tent over the whole damn thing.
I found a 25'L by 10'W camping tent that I'm thinking of using. I have double biminis, so my thinking is to cut the floor out of the tent, take the poles out and lay it across both biminis so I wouldn't need the middle pole support, but will at the ends, let the sides hang down, add snaps and then add fiberglass poles where needed to add rigidity.....
Okay - has ANYONE done something like this or am I as crazy as I sound.......
Thanks !!!
Its been a long time since I've posted - lost my login and took me a while to figure it all out - good to be back. So, here is what I'm thinking.......
As in my signature, I have a 25'Lx 8.5'W Tri-toon and I can't afford the whole camper enclosure. I have read a few posts about using a small tent on the front of the toon, but I want to put a Tent over the whole damn thing.
I found a 25'L by 10'W camping tent that I'm thinking of using. I have double biminis, so my thinking is to cut the floor out of the tent, take the poles out and lay it across both biminis so I wouldn't need the middle pole support, but will at the ends, let the sides hang down, add snaps and then add fiberglass poles where needed to add rigidity.....
Okay - has ANYONE done something like this or am I as crazy as I sound.......
Thanks !!!
Captain StarLord of the vessel Stargazer
Crest 25’ Tri-toon
Suzuki 175 4-Stroke
F150 Platinum 4x4
Boerne Texas
Crest 25’ Tri-toon
Suzuki 175 4-Stroke
F150 Platinum 4x4
Boerne Texas
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Welcome back!!!! Check these out yours should work!
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=25282&p=207394&hilit=tent#p207394
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=25282&p=207394&hilit=tent#p207394
Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
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Re: Tent On Toon
Thanks Craig.
Well, looks like I might be a first to try this idea. I’ll post some pics when I get ere’ done !!!
Well, looks like I might be a first to try this idea. I’ll post some pics when I get ere’ done !!!
Captain StarLord of the vessel Stargazer
Crest 25’ Tri-toon
Suzuki 175 4-Stroke
F150 Platinum 4x4
Boerne Texas
Crest 25’ Tri-toon
Suzuki 175 4-Stroke
F150 Platinum 4x4
Boerne Texas
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i think it would work
but are the sides tall enough that they would hang down far enough ? i think you could make it work if you cut the floor i a big X type pattern, put up and then trim floor to fit
but are the sides tall enough that they would hang down far enough ? i think you could make it work if you cut the floor i a big X type pattern, put up and then trim floor to fit
if it ain't broke-it ain't ours
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fish and cruise
I am not ADULT SUPERVISION !
94 smokercraft 20ft 90hp johnson
fish and cruise
I am not ADULT SUPERVISION !
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Re: Tent On Toon
Ok All,
I done got er’ ordered, meaning the camping tent...... it should be in before too long and I’ll have to open er’ up and study er’ first and devise a plan on how I’m going to do this...... and if it’s feasible before I start doing anything else......
If it does work, which I’m hoping it will..... then we’re off for some new adventures!!!
Keep you all posted
StarLord
I done got er’ ordered, meaning the camping tent...... it should be in before too long and I’ll have to open er’ up and study er’ first and devise a plan on how I’m going to do this...... and if it’s feasible before I start doing anything else......
If it does work, which I’m hoping it will..... then we’re off for some new adventures!!!
Keep you all posted
StarLord
Captain StarLord of the vessel Stargazer
Crest 25’ Tri-toon
Suzuki 175 4-Stroke
F150 Platinum 4x4
Boerne Texas
Crest 25’ Tri-toon
Suzuki 175 4-Stroke
F150 Platinum 4x4
Boerne Texas
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Re: Tent On Toon
Ok, the tent is in, but it’s been too cold to setup outside.
My thoughts are to set it up first to see how all the poles setup so I can have a plan on moving it to the pontoon ...... it’s gonna be fun no matter what !!!!
My thoughts are to set it up first to see how all the poles setup so I can have a plan on moving it to the pontoon ...... it’s gonna be fun no matter what !!!!
Captain StarLord of the vessel Stargazer
Crest 25’ Tri-toon
Suzuki 175 4-Stroke
F150 Platinum 4x4
Boerne Texas
Crest 25’ Tri-toon
Suzuki 175 4-Stroke
F150 Platinum 4x4
Boerne Texas
Re: Tent On Toon
If you have grommets or stake loops along the bottom of the tent, you can bungee to the floor supports that go between the floor and the pontoons. That will keep tension on the tent walls, but tie the corners down hard at the tie down points. I hope you have zippered screen windows in the tent for ventilation.
You can wrap the base of the tent around the poles and tie the poles down to the deck. It will spread the force on the tent wall across the whole distance instead of tearing at single points of attachment. The biminis will be supporting the tent.
You can wrap the base of the tent around the poles and tie the poles down to the deck. It will spread the force on the tent wall across the whole distance instead of tearing at single points of attachment. The biminis will be supporting the tent.
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Did you ever complete this? Did it work? Pictures?
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We are also interested. Looking to do some sort of sleeping arrangements on ours, and as we are at the head of a rebuild, now would be a good time to make any necessary mods
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Well, I'm here with beer waiting on pictures
Check out "Dudes" site www.whereisdude.com
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Hey, old buddy...... I don't think he's coming back.
Paul & Michele
2003 Landau DX 24' Cruise "Loretta Jane"
2003 Mercury 75hp
My Rebuild: http://pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=26135
"Don't waste brain cells over something you can do nothing about." --My Wife
2003 Landau DX 24' Cruise "Loretta Jane"
2003 Mercury 75hp
My Rebuild: http://pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=26135
"Don't waste brain cells over something you can do nothing about." --My Wife
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I agree....just upping post count due to beer or wine
Check out "Dudes" site www.whereisdude.com
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Since we’re back here, we are ordering an 8x8 pop up that has sides with windows and screens. The plan is to have mounts that will hold the tent just outside the railing and bungee it down. During the day, back in the bag an stowed on the rear on brackets over the motor..
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That sounds like a great idea. For me it would be more for the shade than overnighting - can't take the sun anymore. Luckily, I have double biminis covering the whole boat. Be sure to post some pics when done, so we can see how it works out.John Pen wrote: ↑Tue Mar 30, 2021 5:48 pm
Since we’re back here, we are ordering an 8x8 pop up that has sides with windows and screens. The plan is to have mounts that will hold the tent just outside the railing and bungee it down. During the day, back in the bag an stowed on the rear on brackets over the motor..
-Paul
Paul & Michele
2003 Landau DX 24' Cruise "Loretta Jane"
2003 Mercury 75hp
My Rebuild: http://pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=26135
"Don't waste brain cells over something you can do nothing about." --My Wife
2003 Landau DX 24' Cruise "Loretta Jane"
2003 Mercury 75hp
My Rebuild: http://pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=26135
"Don't waste brain cells over something you can do nothing about." --My Wife