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12-12-2010, 01:35 PM | #1 |
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Pontoon Legs
Does anyone have any experience with this new concept called Pontoon Legs? http://www.pontoonlegs.com/
I saw these at Production Trailer in Meredith last summer, but didn't pay too much attention. They would be great at sandbar like West Alton where there's a lot of boat traffic. Really just a traveling boat lift. |
12-12-2010, 04:17 PM | #2 |
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those are very innovative, just sent to my brother inlaw I'm sure he'll like them
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12-12-2010, 04:30 PM | #3 |
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I like the idea, the only thing I don't like is the weight. They weigh almost 400 lbs! I would imagine with that kind of weight hanging off the bottom it wood affect performance somewhat.
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Another potential problem
With just the weight of the Pontoon Legs plus the weight of the pontoon boat, what kind of "damage" will it cause to the bottom at the sand bar areas. The bottom is basically smooth in these areas, and then you put these legs down with all that weight, will it cause depressions that could cause a turned ankle?
Just thinkin'.
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12-13-2010, 07:14 AM | #5 |
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Question: Why would someone want to put their boat up on pontoon lifts on a sand bar anyways, to show off??
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12-13-2010, 08:30 AM | #6 |
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Maybe it's for people who don't know how to properly set an anchor?
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12-13-2010, 08:32 AM | #7 |
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Looks like these things could be used the same way you would use a boat lift. Pull up to your dock, hit a button and your up and out of the rough water....
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I'm only considering this as an alternative to my existing boat lift, so if you find any ankle-twisting chuck holes at your favorite sand bar, they won't be from me. |
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The ad suggests it would be good for winterring without pulling the boat. I'd worry about ice movement and the extra weight of snow. Also, if you use this over soft ground the movement induced by wind and waves could work these things in pretty deep. It's kind of embarrasing when your boat gets stuck without having to buy special gear to accomplish it!
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12-13-2010, 12:04 PM | #10 |
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Here's another manufacturer
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That's another interesting concept. If the hull of the vessel itself was not in the water, would the no-rafting laws still apply? If a boat is on a boatlift but is unregistered, I don't think Marine Patrol can do anything about it. Perhaps the same goes for a pontoon boat up on legs?
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12-13-2010, 03:51 PM | #13 |
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Would be a great way to hang out close to your friends in the No Rafting Zones. Can't be considered a raft if it is out of the water, right?
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No, maybe then they would deem it an illegal dock/boat lift? I'm sure they could come up with SOME way to spoil the fun.
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