I must say that when I went to buy a pontoon and did all kinds or research and comparing, I found that for the money and the extras you get with it the Waterskeeter River Tamer was the biggest bang for the buck. Granted I don't try and pack this thing into any lake unless its by the road. But thats what I keep my float tube for. This thing comes with everything from 7ft orrs, to motor mount. My brother and brother in-law were so impressed that they also purchased one. When we all fish together it looks like their was a sale on them or one of us is a guide. lol. They are awesome pontoons. I've taken this thing down the Klickatat, Deshutes, Rouge rivers just to name a few, and it hasn't skipped a beat.
One other thing I have made my own wheel for this thing for pushing it into Lenice. If anyone is interested on how I did it or what I made it out of feel free to ask. All it really takes is a few pieces of metal and an bmx wheel, and a clamp. Well thats my quarters worth. Kent Dowd (kc) ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 11:16 AM Subject: Re: Fishing Vehicles and pontoon boats on top . . . > I fully agree that no vehicle is perfect. Also no pontoon craft is perfect. Speaking of which, I researched the market very thoroughly several years back before buying a model called the Cutthroat Cat made my XSteam here in Tukwilla WA. It's pontoons are shorter, being in the 6 1/2 foot range, but it can be backpacked into lakes, is a breeze to inflate (less than 3 minutes by hand), and is very manuverable. It can be purchased in several configurations. Mine has the oar setup, backpack, pump, etc. It has the most comfortable seat of any pontoon on the market. It is not designed to take on any whitewater, but many people do it anyway with no problems. The workmanship is outstanding. My son in law was so impressed he bought the latest version which has a little larger tubes than mine. I plan on eventually giving my present one to my son and buy the new model. Best buy in a personal watercraft I have ever made, and the best features for the buck. Try it, you'll like i! > t. The owner also sells a line > of flyrods made by Heritage. Best casting rods I have ever had the pleasure to cast. Out perform my T & T and Sage rods by a mile. > > So lets start a new discussion on various brands of pontoon boats. Most people I know keep them partially inflated as such a hassle to break down. The XStream avoids all that. I can be ready to go in a minimal amount of time after getting to a destination with it. > > Roger >
