View Full Version : Finally got a Toon!!!!
Yeah, I am ready to get a toon. What would you suggest me getting? I want a trolling motor on it, so yeah.
Ronira
12-04-2007, 04:22 PM
Hey Frog, happy to have another tooner at FNN, what toon you should get depends on how much you want to spend. You might want to ck out the Creek Co. website as well as Outcast. They both make a good pontoon boat. There are others as well but I like those two for the price. I have a Creek Co ODC 1018 and I think it is an excellent boat. Z-Tunakiller has one as well and he loves his as well. Matt Duarte has the ODC 816 that's a little lighter and Tacklejunkie rides an Outcast Boat that I like as well. A pontoon that has an aluminum frame and a whitewater rating is a plus and a factory motormount and anchor system is also cool. If you like to build stuff you can fabricate your own as well, I think you might want to look at the options and compare them to your budget and then ask all the tooners any questions you might have. Ask Z Tunakiller about his battery setup and motor if you plan on tooning the salt. He's got a bad to the bone power setup. If you have the money you can ck out the boats at North Fork Outdoors but get ready to pay a bunch.
I am very handy. It looks like the motor mount is just a plate of metal that connects to the frame correct? I bet I can figure one out if I get the toon.
How is the ODC super sport 9 ? They have it on sale for 250 at cabelas and its 360 on the ODC site.
Ronira
12-05-2007, 08:33 PM
Looks like a nice boat, has a steel frame so a little more weight. Probably want to build a solid rear deck rather than the mesh one but that's no big deal.
Well. The boat launch where I fish the most is not far at all from the parking. So I am good. All the aluminum framed toons are really spendy. I think about 300 is my limit. I am only 17 with no job.
Ronira
12-06-2007, 06:06 AM
I here you buddy, that boat will serve you well. I haul mine to the water anyway because of all the stuff I put on it. If you drive a truck you can leave it assembled and it's lots faster.
tacklejunkie
12-06-2007, 06:42 AM
Frog:
That lunker trout you caught would have taken you for a RIDE if you nabbed him on a pontoon :lol:
I think that's one of the things I like about pontoons. When you set the hook the whole boat starts doing circles and towing all over :lol:
They suck when it comes to wind though :x gotta be quick with the anchor or trolling motor.
Z-TUNAKILLER
12-06-2007, 02:08 PM
Hey Frog, happy to have another tooner at FNN, what toon you should get depends on how much you want to spend. You might want to ck out the Creek Co. website as well as Outcast. They both make a good pontoon boat. There are others as well but I like those two for the price. I have a Creek Co ODC 1018 and I think it is an excellent boat. Z-Tunakiller has one as well and he loves his as well. Matt Duarte has the ODC 816 that's a little lighter and Tacklejunkie rides an Outcast Boat that I like as well. A pontoon that has an aluminum frame and a whitewater rating is a plus and a factory motormount and anchor system is also cool. If you like to build stuff you can fabricate your own as well, I think you might want to look at the options and compare them to your budget and then ask all the tooners any questions you might have. Ask Z Tunakiller about his battery setup and motor if you plan on tooning the salt. He's got a bad to the bone power setup. If you have the money you can ck out the boats at North Fork Outdoors but get ready to pay a bunch.
hey frog, welcome aboard, listen to Ron he knows his SH-T when it comes to advice on pontoons.
here is mine with a slight mod, i add a Humminbird fish finder, don't have a pic with it installed yet, still waiting for the winds to taper off.
GOOD LUCK
bass pro shop has free shipping on orders of $99. + for 2 more days i think, they sent me an e-mail about the free shipping offer, you may want to check.
Z
FISH ON !
Thanks for the replies! I am getting my truck this weekend so, I won't have to disassemble it.
how is this tube compared to the other i posted?
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/store ... 00_175-5-1 (http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_95547_175005001_175000000_175005000_175-5-1)
Socal Bassman
12-06-2007, 05:03 PM
Hey Frog, if you get the Super Sport 9, let us know what you think about it. I've been thinking about getting a reasonably priced toon to start out with and the Super Sport seems to be it. I think I've gotten over the setup part now, Ron :lol:.
Ronira
12-06-2007, 06:29 PM
Okay Frog, the Super Sport 9 is the better boat. Better pontoon construction, more weight bearing capacity and 1ft longer and that makes it a little more stable fore and aft. That's just from reviewing the stats on the boat. Also Creek Co boats have a lot of upgrade options if you want some factory parts to help you pimp your ride. They have a motormount kit that has the entire anchor pulley and camlock system that is a definate plus and is made to bolt right on the frame. It's a little pricey but it's good stuff. That's something you could pick up down the road so you don't have to buy it all at one time. Pontoon boats are pretty cool but they are much cooler with a trolling motor, an anchor system and a standing deck to fish from. SoCal Bassman I'm stoked to see you giving in to the dark side my friend. If we get enough of us on toons we can have tourneys and ***** at the bassboat guys for getting in our way. :wink:
Z-TUNAKILLER
12-07-2007, 07:45 AM
HEY NOW, frog just received a e-mail from Cabela's free shipping $100.+ , try this Promotion Code : 7GIFT4U ... NOT SURE IF IT WILL WORK 4 U, BUT WORTH A TRY .
Socal, ebay has a used ODC 1018 listed, you may want to check it out ?
Z
FISH ON !
Ronira
12-07-2007, 09:36 AM
YO SoCal, that ODC 1018 Z is talking about has the STANDING DECK with it allready. Someone needs to jump all over this boat and it might as well be you Dawg.
tacklejunkie
12-07-2007, 10:30 AM
I think I've gotten over the setup part now, Ron
:twisted:
He's starting to give!
The assembly of the pontoon isn't so bad at all. Just takes a half hour or so and you are out there. Might be even a bit quicker for you Socal, since you have a vehicle in which you can transport the 'toon in larger pieces.
To be honest, any toon will do! Just something to get you out there on the water, but it's always good to look at upgrade options for the future before you purchase.
Well , got me a truck. Its a 1996 Dodge Dakota V6 Sport. 140,000 miles, paint on hood and roof are badly oxidized,so are headlights, but hey! It was free, and I get to haul around my fishing gear better! Now, I got to wait till Christmas to find out if Santa brings me my toon!
Ronira
12-23-2007, 08:34 AM
Atta boy Frog, good luck and Merry Christmas
Lookie what came in today.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/metalmulisha189/tm.jpg
My toon is supposed to be in stock at Cabelas on the 29th...... :soapbox:
Wow. Now they are backordering it till the 18th of January!!
Ronira
01-03-2008, 04:43 PM
I bet your going nuts Frog. What toon did you end up getting?
Z-TUNAKILLER
01-03-2008, 05:43 PM
HEY NOW, GETTTERRR-DONE ... FROG
NICE TM, how many lbs. of thrust ...... that bad boy got ?
did you get a ODC, hey did that free shipping code work ?
Ron, when we going to get a TOON crew together and hit the saltwater ?
HAPPY NEW YEAR !
Z
FISH ON !
I got the ODC Super Sport 9 for the awesome price of 250. Its only 30lbs. I figure I'll see how much power its got before I get anything bigger.
Ronira
01-04-2008, 06:07 AM
That's a good buy on that boat frog. Have fun dawg.
Awesome news.....My toon will be here on monday. On the other end though, I wont be able to use it till the weekend!
Z-TUNAKILLER
01-13-2008, 01:10 PM
GREAT, lets see some pic's FROG
Z
FISH ON !
Ronira
01-13-2008, 01:27 PM
GREAT, lets see some pic's FROG
Z
FISH ON ! That's right buddy, gimme some toon porn :banana:
Oh, I will. Tomorrow is gonna be a loooonnnggg day at school.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/metalmulisha189/pontoon2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/metalmulisha189/pontoon.jpg
Well here she is. Can't wait to use it. I need to find a way to mount the motor, and get a battery.
Ronira
01-15-2008, 07:12 PM
Very nice Frog, can't wait to see it pimped out.
Yeah. I need to get some money though. I plan on getting the motor mounted, get a battery mounted, build pole holders, and eventually a livewell so I can fish tournaments. This thing is HUGE though. Bigger than I expected. Makes my tube look like a babies toy. This weekend is gonna be soooooo fun. Fishing Friday, Saturday, Sunday, AND Monday. HEHEHEHE
Ronira
01-16-2008, 07:33 AM
Yeah. I need to get some money though. I plan on getting the motor mounted, get a battery mounted, build pole holders, and eventually a livewell so I can fish tournaments. This thing is HUGE though. Bigger than I expected. Makes my tube look like a babies toy. This weekend is gonna be soooooo fun. Fishing Friday, Saturday, Sunday, AND Monday. HEHEHEHE That's a good way to break that toon in Frog. lol Make sure to post up a report and tell us how your doing.
Yeah. I will for sure. Not really planning on catching any bass, but trout for sure. The bass at Contra Loma are in deep sleep , and are being very hard to catch lol.
Z-TUNAKILLER
01-29-2008, 10:05 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/metalmulisha189/pontoon2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/metalmulisha189/pontoon.jpg
Well here she is. Can't wait to use it. I need to find a way to mount the motor, and get a battery.
SWEET toon !
Nice ... KTM
Z
FISH ON !
Thanks. I made a pole holder for it. Please excuse the KTM all dirty. I went riding that day and was too busy to clean it.
Z-TUNAKILLER
01-29-2008, 04:29 PM
Thanks. I made a pole holder for it. Please excuse the KTM all dirty. I went riding that day and was too busy to clean it.
Frog............ LMFAO
my XR650R has so much dirt & mud, you can't even see any ... HONDA RED !
its A DIRT BIKE :thumb: :thumb:
Z
FISH ON !
Hahahaha. Well I like my stuff to be clean.