Pontoon Fishing Boat

[Zubris21]

Was over at costco this morning, and came across this pontoon fishing boat...

 

cabelas

 

they were selling them for $319.99, is that a good price for these? look pretty intriguing to me....

 

Secondly does anyone have any experience with these crafts? I think it would be really handy to take out in small lakes/rivers since I don't have my own boat yet.

[jdmls]

talk to Urban Fisherman...he has one that is quite rigged out...

[super dave]

Which Costco location did you see it at? I would like to take a look.

 

Thanks.

[nancur373]

Saw a guy using one on a fishing show few days ago. It looked like he had total control and very easy to manuvre.

[forrest]

It weighs quite a bit (77lbs) so it may limit your access to certain areas but looks like it has everything.

I know the Hobie float cats strap to your back....don't know if this one does the same. Better than standing on shore.

 

 

forrest

[HTHM]

I fished from one for a day in BC and found it very comfy, however in a wind it can be challenging to control. The neat thing is they can be propelled by flippers or paddles.

[Zubris21]

Which Costco location did you see it at? I would like to take a look.

 

Thanks.

 

It was at the Kingston store, wasn't advertised on their website so it might be this location only, I don't know.

 

 

It does seem kinda heavy (77lbs) but it does at least disassemble, and has a drop down wheel, so it can be assembled car side then wheeled into the water.

[huntervasili]

Generally Pontoons of that size are that heavy... It all depends on what you want... if you want really light you go with a tube... Check out the comments on the cabelas site... they are usually pretty accurate.