Archive for January, 2011
Inflatable Pontoon Can Be Great
When my dad crashed his pontoon boat last summer, he was completely devastated, and that even sounds like an understatement. He had gone fishing with three buddies from work on a Saturday morning when they came upon a giant tree branch that was sticking up out of the water. However, it appeared to be mostly submerged and harmless so they decided to ride over it. Big mistake! The branch poked a hole in the bottom of their boat, which immediately began filling up with water.
Within five minutes the entire boat was at the bottom of the lake and the men, my dad included, were left bobbing up and down in the water. It was a pretty traumatizing day. All of this happened 6 weeks ago and my dad still mopes around the house, sad that his boat is no more. So, my mom and I devised a plan to cheer him up. We bought him an inflatable pontoon boat, maybe not as good as the real thing, but we think it’s amazing! With its easy portability and diversity, he’s sure to be back on the lake with a smile in no time.
If you’re someone who loves boating!
If you’re someone who loves boating, one of the handiest things you can have is an inflatable boat. Did you ever dream that you could fit a boat in the trunk of your car? It’s easy with Sea Eagle inflatable boats; just load up your car with all of the accessories for water play and head down to the shoreline. Unpacking is made easy as the deflated boat is lightweight and can be inflated within minutes.
My cousin, Jerry, has an inflatable kayak and we love to take it out on the lake during the summer. We’ll bring a cooler, which sits between us, and going fishing for hours. There’s nothing better than cruising across the smooth surface of the lake on a warm summer day, soaking up the sun and drinking a few cold brews with a buddy.
Mounting a Motor on an Inflatable Pontoon
Mounting a motor onto the back of an inflatable pontoon is not too difficult a task. Just be aware of how heavy the motor is before you get started. Begin by removing equipment from the rear of the pontoon boat platform. Once the area is cleared, place a trolling motor with C-clamps in the center of the platform.
The C-clamps should then be positioned to set on the seams of the reinforce portion of the platform. Tighten the clamps to secure the motor and then sit in the captain’s chair while holding on to the steering shaft. The distance between the shaft and the chair should not be too far apart, nor too close, to ensure ease of maneuverability. Adjust the location if need be. This system should work on all inflatable pontoons.