inflatable pontoon boats

[David Duvall]

Some friends and I are planning a float trip down the SF of the Snake this summer and I was looking for anybody to share their experience with pontoon boats. I was looking to buy a 16 foot boat or so with a hard floor. I looked over the archives and what I found dealt mostly with the smaller 1 man pontoon boats. I have looked at a few websites such as NRS, Maravia, Aire, and Fishcraft. I do have a pretty good idea on what I would like and need but the new ones are pretty spendy. I figured to spend some time looking for used ones and if nothing becomes available before crunch time, I'll guess I'll have to get a new one. Anybody want to share their thoughts, opinions, experience etc. on the area or boat styles? Where is Jere when you need him?