I got a boat!

GoldenRivet · 07-26-10, 12:38 PM

1998 model pontoon boat with a 90 horse outboard.

I dont have a pic, but its identical to this one except with a red awning.

its easy to trim, and runs fast enough to pull skis and tubes... but the low turning radius and "strong arm" steering means my granny could ride the skis all day long without breaking a sweat.

that makes it hard to throw someone off! but we had it out all weekend and had a blast.

when the motor needs replacing im going to get a 125 horse put on.

will be a great boat for the family, and a good stepping stone for the day i have enough money to drop cash on one of these bad boys.

Always dreaming!

TLAM Strike · 07-26-10, 12:55 PM

Ah another vessel for the Subsim fleet!

If you are thinking of making modifications...

... I'm just saying...

AVGWarhawk · 07-26-10, 12:59 PM

Those pontoon boats are great. Excellent platform for fishning or just chilling. So your not as cool as the cigarette boat guys but you got six coolers of beer, food and bait plus 8 of you buds fishing with you.

Sailor Steve · 07-26-10, 12:59 PM

"Okay, you only get one shot, so make it count!"

Congrats on the new toy, John.

GoldenRivet · 07-26-10, 01:18 PM

@ TLAMStrike.... is that a torpedo tube???

@ Warhawk, I'm loving it. One of those guys went cruising by in his monster loud boat that looked like a miniature DE / PT Boat hybrid and sounded like a Rolls Royce Merlin, i drooled for a second, but then i snapped back to my friends and family and thought "Im out on the lake, woooo!!!"

@Steve, thanks!

SteamWake · 07-26-10, 01:36 PM

Ah thats what we called 'party barges' lots of fun very stable with easy upkeep great for their purpose.

One thing to look out for is the mechanical connections to the pontoons themselves. Often dissimilar metals are used there and lead to oxidation / corrosion espically if used in salt water.

Have fun !

AVGWarhawk · 07-26-10, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Ah thats what we called 'party barges' lots of fun very stable with easy upkeep great for their purpose.

One thing to look out for is the mechanical connections to the pontoons themselves. Often dissimilar metals are used there and lead to oxidation / corrosion espically if used in salt water.

Have fun !

Salt water will ruin just about anything in short order. Nice thing about this pontoon boat is floor boards are easily repaired or replaced. I'm thinking these are much lower maintence than the super boats. At least your not burning fuel like a mad man.

Jimbuna · 07-26-10, 01:47 PM

Nice boat John....I wish we had the weather over here for something like that

SteamWake · 07-26-10, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Nice boat John....I wish we had the weather over here for something like that

Heh there is an advertising campaign here in Florida "Every day is fishing day" in florida. To which I respond.. sure I'll see you out there in February

We sailed year round in the bay and let me tell you the winter months could be downright brutal. Nothing like sailing in 40 degree temps with the wind blowing at 20+ knots and large chop on the bay. Everything gets wet and stays wet.

nikimcbee · 07-26-10, 02:39 PM

So how many new friends do you have now?

GoldenRivet · 07-26-10, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

So how many new friends do you have now?

well... none new really but let word travel a bit and we'll see.

Have a couple still to take out next weekend though.

Betonov · 07-26-10, 03:17 PM

green with envy

TLAM Strike · 07-26-10, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

@ TLAMStrike.... is that a torpedo tube???

Indeed it is.

Taken from a Tuyra class Patrol Boat. (There are four, two on each side of the superstructure.)

Here is a another picture:

This bizarre craft is in service with the Cuban navy. If you look closely you can see there is a acoustic torpedo loaded, guessing a SET-65 based on the nose cone.

Jimbuna · 07-26-10, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Heh there is an advertising campaign here in Florida "Every day is fishing day" in florida. To which I respond.. sure I'll see you out there in February

We sailed year round in the bay and let me tell you the winter months could be downright brutal. Nothing like sailing in 40 degree temps with the wind blowing at 20+ knots and large chop on the bay. Everything gets wet and stays wet.

I should imagine you get 10+ days of good weather to our 1.....hell, we sometimes skip summer altogether

Takeda Shingen · 07-26-10, 03:26 PM

Nice boat, Golden. I have always desired to be a boat-owner.

07-26-10, 12:38 PM	#1
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	I got a boat! 1998 model pontoon boat with a 90 horse outboard. I dont have a pic, but its identical to this one except with a red awning. its easy to trim, and runs fast enough to pull skis and tubes... but the low turning radius and "strong arm" steering means my granny could ride the skis all day long without breaking a sweat. that makes it hard to throw someone off! but we had it out all weekend and had a blast. when the motor needs replacing im going to get a 125 horse put on. will be a great boat for the family, and a good stepping stone for the day i have enough money to drop cash on one of these bad boys. Always dreaming! __________________

07-26-10, 12:55 PM	#2
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Ah another vessel for the Subsim fleet! If you are thinking of making modifications... ... I'm just saying... __________________

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Those pontoon boats are great. Excellent platform for fishning or just chilling. So your not as cool as the cigarette boat guys but you got six coolers of beer, food and bait plus 8 of you buds fishing with you. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	"Okay, you only get one shot, so make it count!" Congrats on the new toy, John. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-26-10, 01:18 PM	#5
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	@ TLAMStrike.... is that a torpedo tube??? @ Warhawk, I'm loving it. One of those guys went cruising by in his monster loud boat that looked like a miniature DE / PT Boat hybrid and sounded like a Rolls Royce Merlin, i drooled for a second, but then i snapped back to my friends and family and thought "Im out on the lake, woooo!!!" @Steve, thanks! __________________

07-26-10, 01:36 PM	#6
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Ah thats what we called 'party barges' lots of fun very stable with easy upkeep great for their purpose. One thing to look out for is the mechanical connections to the pontoons themselves. Often dissimilar metals are used there and lead to oxidation / corrosion espically if used in salt water. Have fun ! __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Nice boat John....I wish we had the weather over here for something like that __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	So how many new friends do you have now? __________________

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Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	green with envy

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Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Nice boat, Golden. I have always desired to be a boat-owner.