jonathanfrank
21.04.2021 21:29:16
I dont think it matters much as long as you remove anything "breakable" .. as in your wind screen.
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I dont think it matters much as long as you remove anything "breakable" .. as in your wind screen.
I just got a new cover for my 20' G3 pontoon. Says it is a towable cover. The one I have now came with the boat and is the snap on style, and I know that can't be towed. The new one has straps to the trailer (24 in total, I got extra). This one also comes down and covers the deck entirely, whereas the snap on cover just covers the furniture leaving the front exposed. I'm hoping the slope of the cover will help offset the drag a bit as well as helping protect the currently exposed bits of the deck. [links]
Anyway, I've seen a lot of threads here and elsewhere, and there seems to be quite a split between YES, you can tow with a towable cover, and NO you can't. I'm not super-experienced with the boat yet so I don't quite understand why so many people advise against towing with the cover on, especially if it is considered a 'towable cover'. Thoughts? [links]
Some companies use treated wood but because of the modern copper sulfate method of treating lumber, most manufacturers now use raw 2” x 4”s. You’d think treated would be better (won’t rot, etc). But the copper sulfate solution can bleed out of the wood. It will come through the carpet and discolor pontoon tubes. Warping is a problem with treated lumber and that’s why some trailer manufacturers use shorter boards. Not rotting is a feature but untreated wood will last 6-8 years or longer before it rots and by then you’ll need new carpet anyway. Warping can begin on treated bunks within months.
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Take a look at this video to see how to trailer your pontoon boat. Even if you’re using easy load pontoon trailers, you still need to keep your trailer on the surface of the water. more
The last thing that you want to do when you load or unload your boat is to get your truck stuck in the water. This embarrassing mistake can be easily avoided by using the proper boating ramps and keeping your tires dry. The same concept applies when learning how to load a pontoon boat onto a trailer. Launching and retrieving your pontoon boat require good driving skills and knowledge of where your back tires are. more
It’s important that you learn how to properly trailer your pontoon boat. Improper techniques can not only ding your boat’s exterior, you also run the risk of damaging your boat and trailer. Avoid costly repairs by learning how to safely trailer a pontoon boat in a way that minimizes risk.
Continue backing slowly into the water until the boat starts to float. Then place your truck in park and give the boat a slight push along back. If you have to climb onto your trailer to push the boat, be careful not to fall in the water. Once you’ve given your pontoon boat a push, quickly hop inside and dock it. You can then hop out and park your automobile.
Tow Vehicle - 2011 F-150 FX4 [links]
- Slightly more expensive than crank ups
- Almost impossible to locate used
- Multiple owners can share
I am new to pontooning and we trailer our pontoon to our community boat ramp which is a five minute drive from our home. The ramp is rarely used which helps a lot. I have had the launched and loaded our TOON three times so far. The last time I had it out was the first solo launch and load. It went great! I kept thinking man. this is getting easier with practice. For me the slow approach works best. here