bryan Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Anyone here into fishing? This is what I am thinking. Not decided on which one. http://www.protatch.com/Pontoon15.htm Suggestions?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyfish Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Love fishing...but sad to say I own no boat. I am not familiar with those smaller pontoons. They seem like they would be fine for small lakes in calm water. Its a nice open deck. I would get a canopy. I would see what my final price is for what you want on the boat and then compare to a v bottom boat. V bottom would be more versatile and faster in the water and more stable in rougher water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Tinyfish - All good thoughts. I now have two older boats (Go Devil and a v-bottom) Due to medical reasons I have trouble getting in and out of these boats. I love fishing and am looking around for what will best work for now. Keep the thoughts coming they are a great help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Mrs skreef really wants a bass boat. If I get her one then the doors are wide open for another kk. If we went pontoon (thought about it) it would have to be a larger one. I'll be watching this thread to see what you get and what you think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 I know tthey charge abt 41 per mile for delivery. But they also seem to have some scattered around the country that they charge about half freight for. At leaste they have two close to me here in FL. I'm thinking about the 12 footer Fish & Go. With top and ladder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 There are some nice Bass boats on Craigs list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyfish Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 The pontoons do look easy to get in and out of with plenty of room to move about. If this will keep you fishing, then it looks like you found a keeper. Here's a little photo I hope you'll appreciate from my fishing trip to Costa Rica this March. Don't make fun of my yellow shirt buttoned all the way up....my neck was getting sun burnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Gotta be proud of that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 tiny - come on down to Oklahoma! With that red neck of yours you'd fit right in! LOL! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Anyone here into fishing? This is what I am thinking. Not decided on which one. http://www.protatch.com/Pontoon15.htm Suggestions?????? Suggestions????? Put a small KK on board and do two of your favorite things at once (probably not legal, but what the heck). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Legal is as legal does, It's the thought that counts and that is for sure a good thought. I can now justify the small unit. How much is Dennis paying you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 You won't burn your boat to the ground but you will loose one person's worth of weight capacity - LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 From 340 lb to 190 lb. It has been a good trip (18 mos). Feel better than I have felt in over 30 yers. But.... There are a few problems. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 That is totally awesome. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 From 340 lb to 190 lb. It has been a good trip (18 mos). Feel better than I have felt in over 30 yers. But.... There are a few problems. That is quite a journey! How did you do it? Losing 150 lbs in 18 months is amazing and to be commended! ATTABOY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Bariatric surgery. Used Dr. Lord @ Sacred Heart Hos, Pensacola, FL. He is ex Mil Dr. Has had no deaths involving Bariatric surgery. That is a good recomedtion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Bariatric surgery. Used Dr. Lord @ Sacred Heart Hos, Pensacola, FL. He is ex Mil Dr. Has had no deaths involving Bariatric surgery. That is a good recomedtion. WOW! Was this the bypass operation or was it a total resection to the small pouch? A zero mortality rate for this is impressive. Kudos to you for sticking with the program! It ain't easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 I got a whole new belly. (Abt the size of an egg) Dr Lord was the Dr sitting on a medical boat off shore whenever there was a a possible need for surgical assistance for our troops. (Brilliant man) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Shack - there are some very fine physicians in our Armed Forces. I used to consult to physicians and I can tell you there is a real war to get those physicians who decide to separate from the service. They are generally very well trained, have a ton of experience, and are very technically competent. This really holds true for the surgical specialities. You got very lucky with your Doc. Buddy, I'm very impressed with your commitment to your health, your new lifestyle, and especially your sticking to the program. This was not easy and you deserve a lot of praise for what you've done! You have every right to puff your chest out, brag, and be very proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Chef-\ It's all about everything between me and GGrand kids. And the drum goes on. I wonder which one of the GG's will get Ralph. (unless I make it to a GGG) The youngest motivated cook should have the best tools? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
