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HP Rating: 20 HP (12′ Deck) more
Deck Width: 10′ model, 12′ model
Stainless Steel Fasteners
Laker Mini Pontoon boats are all aluminum construction w/ spray on non skid decking (truck bed liner style). In base boat 20″ high 1.25″ square aluminum rails are included all the same height. The .090 gauge pontoons are welded with two chambers and bolted on. The factory trailer is hot dipped galvanized with four bunks, LED lights, tongue jack and wench.
"It's somewhat of a misconception that miniboats can't be used in big water," Rasbury said. "You'll be surprised how well they can handle rough water if you use your head and take some precautions. [links]
The conditions couldn't have been much worse for bass fishing.
Jim Griffin knows well the value of miniboat maneuverability. Last year, the Fort Worth club member located a a number of bass holding in a hidden spot in Lake Palestine. Using his little boat, he caught seven bass that weighed 20 pounds to win a miniboat club tournament on Saturday. On Sunday, Griffin decided to leave his fiberglass boat at home and fish a lucrative one-day tournament in his miniboat. The result was eight bass that weighed 21 pounds and his second tournament victory in two days. more
"I think one of the most common problems with fishermen is that they fish an area too fast and run off to another spot," Rasbury explained. "Guys fishing out of big boats always seem to be in a hurry and they tend to run more than fish. here
Jim Haynes admits the most significant difference in fishing from a large fiberglass boat and a miniboat is most evident in the actual handling of it. Wind often plays havoc with the lightweight plastic boats, particularly when the angler is attempting to hold his fishing position. Because of that vulnerability to the influence of the wind, Haynes recommends using a trolling motor with a minimum of 24 pounds of thrust and a deep-cycle 105-amp marine battery. [links]
Without a large outboard for power, compact boat anglers are limited to relatively small areas. You simply cannot cover much water looking for fish and expect to have much time left to catch them. But Gary Rasbury doesn't see this as much of a problem. here
A short shaft outboard will work on the Sport model, but if you're getting the Pro model or larger, you'll need a long shaft outboard.
From first contact, ordering and picking up our new Pond King Pro the service, communication and delivery was great. The boat is very well made and everything down to the smallest details are very nice. The welds are strong and they look nice adding to the good looks of the boat. The folks that work there are more like a family than just employees. They take great pride in their work and the product. We are very happy and highly recommend them.
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The Pond King Pro is constructed with welded aluminum subframes, heavy gauge pontoons and a 65-square foot aluminum deck. The Pro was specifically designed to take on the larger lakes, yet still be easy to launch and load down at the pond. Like all of our small pontoon boats, the all-aluminum design is incredibly easy to maintain so you won't need to spend time tarping or storing this pontoon boat. The Pro is the ideal boat for fishing larger lakes with a buddy and for fishing the backyard pond with your young family.
All the Pond King pontoon boats are designed to be low maintenance with welded aluminum subframes, heavy gauge pontoons, and stainless steel hardware. Unlike a V-hull or Jon-boat, Pond King pontoon boats don’t require constant tarping or need to be bailed out after a storm. Once delivered, your Pond King pontoon boat can pretty much stay in the water. [links]
The decking on the Lil’ Cruiser is made of premium-carpeted, marine grade plywood. The decking on all of our other pontoon boats is made of custom extruded, tongue-in-groove aluminum planks with a skid-resistant powder-coating. The decks of our pontoon boats stay cool and aren’t slippery when wet, plus they'll last a lifetime. [links]