? This modern hull design gives our boats more speed and better handling and with the HTH option, is beyond anything we have built in the last 45years. Dock, Cabin and OUT OF STOCK #821 - U-Boat Main Bladder. Just as the name hints, a round hull features a rounded shape. Some modern boats have 25 and even 27. If that doesn't work, contact us. They offer all the efficiently and most of the moat repairable of the above baffled style pontoon. With the T.A.P. All rights reserved. Go for a water demo ride,,,, Insist on it! Deals, Boat Seats Cushions, Lexington Parts, Boat Tubing & Dollies, SportsStuff Great Big U shaped toons look like a U from the rear, and they're filled with foam insulation. Plumbing, Anchor Just curious, are elliptical and U-toons the same or comparable? ACCOUNT, Find They're less expensive to purchase than new than tritoons. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Pontoon Boat Insurance [What You Need To Know], Deck Boat Buyers Guide: Heres What You Need to Know, Deck Boats Vs. Pontoons, Tritoons, Center Consoles, Dual Consoles, and Bowriders. Parts, Inflatable Ventilation, Interior & Cabin Tubes, Shop Ride higher and drier. Downs, Couplers, Mounts, Boats, Propeller Parts & This excerpt is taken from a longer article onhttp://www.pontoonhouseboatodyssey.com, Previous Post Anchor Box Anchors, Fishing Rod & Reel Zincs, Generator Traditional round tubes used by competitors yields to more resistance and decreases the boat handling because the hull sits deeper in the water. Drain Plug. Supplies, Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, If the information helps, I can get 25mph (gps) at 5900 rpms with two average adults and 20 gallon fuel on a calm day. Drink Holders. Sockets, Marine Electrical That seems obvious, but it is worth mentioning because it is one of the hallmark hull types. We chose SunChaser Pontoons because they offered quality construction, and the best value for our customers. Thats not a feature common with pontoon trailers. However all the above designs have their own unique advantages and disadvantages.. U shaped foam filled pontoons: The advantage of foam filled logs is primarily the inherent safety of a redundant flotation system that it provides. If you missed that post, we recommend you go back and read it. Don't go by what other's have said go by what works for you. Anchor Box Anchors, Fishing Rod & Reel I called the Voyager factory as I was told they put foam in ALL their logs & they informed me the 1993 I have based on the HID # DID NOT have any foam in them at all. Better performance come from rectangular pontoons but I personally don't like the looks of Rect toons. If youre interested in pontoons in the first place, then we can reasonably assume that you dont care much about going super fast on the water. Galley, Barbeque Kits, Boat Trailer A 10 1/2' round tube section is self supporting with only baffles on either end, that same size square tube would need multiple internal supports. Obviously, youre quite familiar with pontoon boats, being a reader of this blog and all. These pontoon tubes might have frames made of plastic, steel, or aluminum for more durability and support. Yes: Jason Fowler, product manager, Zipp . U-shaped pontoons offer greater volume and carrying capacity (1-2 person increase on average). The depth of the "v" determines how well the boat handles in deep rough water or shallow inshore water. Professionals. I went out for just a couple of hours this past Monday and no luck to speak of. As our frequent blog readers know, these boats are not very fast, with an average speed of about 25 miles per hour. & Sonar, Trolling Shelters, Boat Powered by a Yamaha 90 with a 13 5/8" aluminum prop. I've read good things about U toons, wonder why ther're a thing of the past? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Deals, Electrical Do your own mathThe area of a circle is the radius squared multiplied by pi (3.1416) 9.5 x 9.5 x 3.1416. While most pontoons are round there have been different shapes for decades, with unique performance claims. Hitches, & U-shape prevents water from getting on top of pontoon and weighing it down. Tritoon boats can also ride in lakes, ponds, and streams, but make sure theyre bigger bodies. THANK YOU, Jeff. Fasteners, Boat Windshield Vinyl, Floating Boat Then theres one tube on each side. Round pontoons are about looks and cost. Pontoons and tritoons alike offer a lot of versality in terms of the bodies of water you can ride. In the simplest terms, for the same shape, a round cylinder offers more displacement than any shape that will fit inside it. Video, GPS Chartplotters & Why not the bottom (_). Hardware, Boat Seats by Well, unless you decide to modify your boat. Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by MattJ, Feb 11, 2019. Ouch. Post Re: Round vs. U-Shaped Pontoons??? Systems, Marine Plumbing Each shape has unique performance and carrying capacity and manufacturers' sales brochures explain each of thebenefits. Honda 5hp Outboard, Boat I'm biased because my Benni has the center elliptical log, but I think the ride is so much better. I've been very satisfied with the boat. Thanks for clearing that up for me. U-shaped pontoons offer greater volume and carrying capacity (1-2 person increase on average). And finally should you ever need to repair a hulled pontoon the most common and best repair, welding is very difficult to achieve because of the inserted insulation and associated heat from the process. Narrow tube width causes boat to sit lower in the water due to additional foam weight. Deals, Paint & Maintenance Lowering cost of skin and friction allowing smaller (cheaper) engine. The key difference between a pontoon and a tritoon is the addition of a third pontoon tube on tritoon boats. You cant really skip maintenance either, at least not regularly. by cwag911 Sat Dec 22, 2012 4:16 pm, #10 Oars, Wakeboard, Wakesurf & I am in the market for a new pontoon boat and am considering buying one with U-Shaped pontoons as opposed to round. You could park seaside, but youd need a bigger dock to accommodate your bulkier tritoon. Acessories, Fishing Outriggers & Launching your tritoon into the water poses a bigger challenge than a pontoon. Handles, Life Jackets & Playcraft still uses them to build toons that routinely run 80+mph. Maintenance, Boat Cleaners & Communication, Auto Pilot Galley, Covers and For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Parts, Sacrificial Anodes & by RonKMiller Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:09 pm, #2 Helm Seats, Shop Galley, Covers and Mine does not run that fast, but after 20 years of hard use, they do just fine!! U-shaped pontoons offer greater volume and carrying capacity (1-2 person increase on average). Deals, Camping & RV That extra stability will really come in handy here. When you make it even bigger with a tritoon, you cant really ride in most small lakes and ponds. Larger pontoons offer an optimal balance of high-riding flotation and efficient performance. Meters, Marine Electrical Panels Covers, Boat Seat Pumps, Livewell Aerator Pumps ManitouPontoon holds a patent on using a larger (deeper) center tube. Accessories, PWC Parts & Holders, Cabin Accessories & The large, rectangular shape of pontoons doesnt exactly make them friendly in most home garages, after all. More than likely, itll end up at a facility or in a storage box. Post I have a 1984 JC 24ft & a 1993 Voyager 24ft with "U" shape logs on both of them. Can anyone share their knowledge on this subject? Oars, Wakeboard, Wakesurf & Pontoon Design: There are three primary types of pontoon designs used on current pontoon boats. All rights reserved. Accessories, Marine DC Power Plugs Hardware, Boat by Cycleman07 Mon Apr 29, 2013 1:02 pm, Return to General Pontoon & Deckboat Discussion, I've got an opportunity to buy a U shaped foam filled 24" by 24' used log for a killer price - and it would make a perfect replacement for more displacement. Hardware, Boat However, buy your boat based on quality, not shape of pontoons, as I've heard some of the boats with the U-shapes did have some flexing/noise issues. Even the longest pontoon cant measure up to a tritoon. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Parts, Wash Down The repair-ability of this style pontoon is simplified by the fact that once drained it is a relatively simple routine welding repair. JavaScript is disabled. I saw one haulin it across Conroe the last week of June. They will run substantially better than a no-strake hull, and fuel mileage will also be better. Accessories, Electronic Navigation As we mentioned in the pros and cons section, pontoon boats start at $18,000 and tritoons $35,000. Thats enough money to buy a whole second semi-cheap pontoon boat. Accessories, Big Jon & You already know thats not the case with pontoon boats. Winches, Boat Motor Supports & Supplies, Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, Rollers, Boat Trailer Fenders, Boat Trailer Our original TriToon hull, designed over 45 years ago, was the first successful integration of deck boat performance into a luxury pontoon. Smoke Motors, Fishing Downriggers & All we have in our retail market is Tracker, Cypress Cay and Lowe pontoons. The diameter of the pontoons has increased over the years. Accessories, Electronic Navigation Storage The only way to remove or drain it is through a usually small plug at the top of the individual affected chamber usually by siphoning though small hose. The key difference, as we mentioned in the intro, is that tritoons have three pontoon tubes instead of two. P.S. & Dock, Anchor Chains & Parts, Sacrificial Anodes & Traditional round tubes used by competitors yields to more resistance and decreases the boat handling because the hull sits deeper in thewater. by Just Laxin Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:00 pm, #8 Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. Rails, Marine Tools & Tool by Cycleman07 Mon Apr 29, 2013 10:26 am, #11 Accessories, Marine DC Power Plugs Obviously, this only applies for smaller boats. It may not display this or other websites correctly. This is also one of the more common hull types because of the easy maneuverability. This is sometimes for pressure testing and handy fordraining condensation from the tube. Go to the Boat show as stated above. Hardware, Marine U shaped toons are usually foam filled single chambered units. Locks, Boat Deck Doing so will cause damage to your boat, and youll only have to spend more money to get it fixed later. Post I agree, I don't see how it could hurt performance, even without strakes. Then you can compare it to this section on the pros and cons of tritoons. Ventilation, Interior & Cabin Accessories, Boat For over 45 years, the craftsmen at JC Manufacturing have been producing tritoon boats of uncompromising quality to ensure your safety and pleasure. Weve already covered the pros and cons of owning a pontoon boat on this blog. Instruments, VHF Radios & It doesn't matter what shape the Toon is because when you are talkin below 150-200 hp it doesn't matter. Biminis, View Next Post . 228 inches You will get 64,688 cubic inches for total immersion of the toon. Welcome to the forum. Transducer Brackets. These baffled round tubes displace water exceptionally well. Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & Kits, Seadog Stainless Steel Cup Boarding, Paddles & In an industry that is always looking to stand out . Trailer Winches, Shop Engines come equipped with capabilities of 250 to 350 horsepower. I am in the market for a new pontoon boat and am considering buying one with U-Shaped pontoons as opposed to round. I went out for just a couple of hours this past Monday and no luck to speak of. It hasnt changed much from the original old steel pontoons. Hardware, Boat Trailer The width of the pontoon has a direct affect on how it will displace the water and therefore how high above the water it will float. Kits, Seadog Stainless Steel Cup Post Half the Fun is buying one!!! You're smart to go a larger motor, but a 115 hp should do a good job at substantially less fuel usage than a 150 hp--maybe 5 mpg vs 3.5 mpg. 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