I also have a Tote n Float. I made an anchor bracket for it which has
worked on rivers and lakes for three years. I mounted a D-ring on the
inside of the boat on the tube above the aft deck and opposite from the
D-ring mounted on the outside of the tube (be sure to deflate while putting
the D-ring on). I mounted one of those easy to get $10-$15 dollar anchor
brackets for small boats on a piece of 3/4" plywood cut 4" X 16" (it fits
inside on of those long net bags which came w/ the boat). I secured the
anchor bracket w/ an eye bolt on the bottom of the board through which I put
a carabineer which hooks into the outside D-ring. It cantilevers over the
back of the tube. I then drilled a hole at the front end of the board to put
a strap through so it could be tightened to the inside D-ring. I also glued
some foam on the bottom of the board for abrasion protection. One board,
one anchor bracket made in 30 minutes and eminently portable w/o using a lot
of room. I have used a 10 lb lead weight w/ no problems.
BTW, have you seen the even newer lighter iteration of this style of boat?
It is the Access viewed at: http://www.wildernessaccess.com/access.htm
It is a stiffer material and way more abrasion resistant w/ a self bailing
inflated deck which you set on. Very comfortable. I sat in one at the
fishing show in February. It also has the Achilles type oars and oar locks
which are superior to the Tote n Float. It is also longer and lighter. I
believe they said it was 18 or 20 lbs.
Dan
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From: Richard Embry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2000 6:04 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pontoon boats?
I have a Tote n Float, which is the predecessor to the Water Master (guys
who worked at Tote n Float started their own company that looked amazingly
like the Tote n Float - go figure). It has its advantages - no frame,
self-contained in its own bag (I take it with me on airline trips sometimes
as checked baggage), lighter than pontoon boats, very stable on rivers. Due
to the increased water resistance caused by its shape (rounded ends), t is
slower rowing than a pontoon boat. And, in order to have an 'anchor system'
comparable to a pontoon boat, you'll need to have a custom made after-market
product.
As with all items, it has advantages and disadvantages.
Richard
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thursday, May 11, 2000 9:33 PM
Subject: Re: Pontoon boats?
>Hi,
>
>Pontoon boats are really hard to fish with in the wind,unless you drop your
>anchors. The smaller ones,like a J.W. Outfitters that sit lower in the
water
>are better for lakes,but of course not much good on rivers. Do any of you
>guys use a ,"Water Master Raft",if so what do you think about those units?
>Has for sitting to low in a float tube all you need to do is use a longer
>rod,like a 10'.
>
>Dan
>
