| Name: |
Pontoonfisher
- 
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/4/2008 10:22:18 PM
|
Has anyone seen the pontoon boat in the Sandy Creek area with the 700HP? It has two 350HP Yamaha V8 4-strokes on it. It is at least 32 feet long. Does anyone know the owner? More importantly, top speed?
|
| Name: |
DroughtBuster
-
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/4/2008 10:51:47 PM
|
I've seen that thing. I bet their wishin they would of got the one with the 75 horse instead ,lol. Weird idea of a boat.
GS
|
| Name: |
LakeLover
-
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/5/2008 7:58:38 AM
|
I have seen it several times in Sandy Creek and also around The Ridge area. I don't think it is 32 feet but could be at least 27. Running WOT I could get close enough to see those 2 - 350's and could not believe it. Smokin!!!
Glad I am not buying the gas for it. :)
LL
|
| Name: |
copperline
-
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/5/2008 9:15:47 AM
|
Never heard of a configuration on a pontoon like this before... but wouldn't it be illegal? Over 26 ft long, and probably capable of speeds in excess of 60mph, right?
And at top speed, wouldn't it be a really unstable configuration ... with a tendency to lift & flip?
|
| Name: |
8hcap
-
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/5/2008 9:35:09 AM
|
I did a quick search and found that Aloha Pontoons has a 32' model that carries twin 300 Yammies - top end between 56-60 depending on load. Cost is above $65,000.
8
|
| Name: |
Landlocked
-
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/5/2008 10:18:48 AM
|
I'd be worried that thing would take flight. But it sure looks like fun.
|
| Name: |
MartiniMan
-
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/5/2008 10:20:07 AM
|
We have a house in Sandy Creek and I haven't seen it but will look for it. It must be a tri-hull. Seems like a bit of overkill on a pontoon boat unless it was designed for travel in the ocean (hence the twin screws). I don't think I would necessarily take a pontoon boat where the waves could be that big but maybe it would be fine. As for buying the gas, between the 285hp volvo on my boat and two jet skis, I will not throw any stones. I am doing enough to bolster Chevron profits. :-) Just close your eyes and imagine water at 490 feet and gas at $1.25 / gallon. Mix in martini's and a orange sunset and ahhhhhh
|
| Name: |
LakeLover
-
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/5/2008 10:58:44 AM
|
The pontoon boat is a 'Premier' brand and according to their website it must be a 'Boundary Waters' model. It's largest list as 31' 4" is the only one close enough to handle that horsepower.
LL
URL: Big Pontoon Boat
|
| Name: |
SBC Stingray
-
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/5/2008 11:26:22 AM
|
Mercury was testing a pontoon on Lake X a few years ago with a single 300X. This was a tri hull pontoon and it ran 80. But If I spent $65K on something it better go a heckuva lot faster than 60 mph!
|
| Name: |
Summer Place
-
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/5/2008 3:41:42 PM
|
You are correct about that being a Premier Pontoon. I bought mine at Water Scape Marine this summer, and they told me about the one you are talking about. It must be the PTX model. My PTX has just a 250 Yamaha, and I really do not know the top end yet because it pegs my odometer at 50.
|
| Name: |
Kizma Anuice
-
|
|
| Subject: |
would that be oddometer?
|
|
Date:
|
8/5/2008 6:53:16 PM
|
what kind of odometer do you have on a pontoon boat and how do you peg an odometer
|
| Name: |
UPSMAN
-
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/5/2008 7:20:18 PM
|
One of the Young brothers from Auburn (Young`s plant farm) own the boat.Their place is across form Maxwell on the point just behind the island.
|
| Name: |
Laker
-
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/5/2008 8:57:49 PM
|
I saw him on it July 4th weekend. Wicked looking thing from the back end!!
|
| Name: |
CAT BOAT
-
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/5/2008 11:04:23 PM
|
Yep, seen it for myself. Right up close and personal. Relax, it is only a pontoon boat! Who cares about top speed. The man has a wife and family to entertain! And, he has to fill his need for power. Look closely, and you may find a Cathouse Marine sticker on it. LOL. Things that make you go hhhhmmmm.... By the way, Bling it on is gone to KY.
|
| Name: |
Summer Lover
-
|
|
| Subject: |
Bling It On
|
|
Date:
|
8/6/2008 1:47:34 PM
|
Have you sent her to a new home, or just visiting?
|
| Name: |
8hcap
-
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/6/2008 3:36:49 PM
|
is the Ky girl less than 26'10"??????
Enquiring minds want to know.
8
|
| Name: |
SALESREP
-
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/6/2008 4:58:51 PM
|
Not sure if it's the same boat or not but there is one with twin-350's on it that was purchased from Harbor Point early summer by a family in Auburn that owns T & R Motors and several other used car lots....
|
| Name: |
CAT BOAT
-
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/6/2008 9:27:42 PM
|
Wrong boat... I believe anyway. I did not measure anything. I'll say this, it is a sweet pontoon boat. Nicest I have seen ever. Was expensive also. Seats, carpet, etc. Best I have seen. It's home is Lake Martin, a very respectable family.
|
| Name: |
4thelake
-
|
|
| Subject: |
700HP pontoon
|
|
Date:
|
8/11/2008 11:26:40 PM
|
You have not seen the Bennington with a 620 hp stroker in it. Tops out at 60mph and has not had the outdrive matched yet. Should get 70mph before its all done.
|
|
New Post
Search
Yates Lake Topics Forum
Reply
»
Alabama Lakes
»
Yates Lake
Login
|
Home
