Crossing over to the dark side...pontoon boats

**Big Time** · 08-20-2010 03:26 PM

When my dad told me earlier this summer that he was buying a pontoon boat I looked at him like he had two heads. Our family has owned nothing but performance boats since the begining, so I was skeptical and mocked his manhood, telling him that he was officially over the hill. Well, after going to pick up the boat yesterday at Mohapac Marine, I will say that I was pleasantly surprised. This party machine is LOADED! While I still wish I was heading over there to pick up a 36 Sunny, I will officially admit that I enjoyed my ride on this 'toon. Thanks again to Tom and the rest of the Mahopac guys for getting this thing together with some warm weather to spare.

**rchevelle71** · 08-20-2010 04:41 PM

Nice, A merc 200 Opti on a toon aint exactly Slacking!!!

**endeavor1** · 08-20-2010 06:23 PM

Not a bad ride if i dont say so myself.

**Ratickle** · 08-20-2010 06:33 PM

Twin modified 2.5's would really make that thing come alive.....

Watch the 'toons at the Shootout next week.......

**BY U BOY** · 08-20-2010 10:46 PM

wheres the keg cooler and stripper pole?

**dykstra** · 08-22-2010 02:01 PM

sweet!!

**rschap1** · 08-23-2010 10:10 AM

Very nice looking

**jackie.fpc** · 08-23-2010 11:34 AM

My sister has a pontoon boat, she lives where they are useable & they have lots of fun!

**Offshore Ginger** · 08-23-2010 11:40 AM

looks pretty nice to me and loads of creature comforts and to tell you the truth i have been toying with the idea of getting one also .

**Bobcat** · 08-23-2010 02:56 PM

Whew ! that was close, I had your brother in the SOS pool as the first to get a pontoon (I would have owed Ratickle 50 bucks)

On A SERIOUS note, that is one luxury pontoon, I wish I had furniture that nice in my home ! How fast?

**Wrinkleface** · 08-23-2010 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by Bobcat

How fast?

if U have 2 ask, U can't handle it!!!

**Big Time** · 08-23-2010 03:22 PM

Thanks for all the comments guys. It's actually is a really nice setup if you are looking to sit back, relax and enjoy some food and cocktails (which my dad happens to be very good at

). I imagine the boat will be mostly used up in Lake George, but he's been talking about using it in LI Sound too (we did get a trailer for it).

We had it up around 40 mph, but we are still breaking in the motor, so we didn't leave it open for long. It actually responds well (more then I thought anyway) to trim, so we'll find the sweet spot and open her up once we get a few more hrs on the motor

**Big Time** · 08-23-2010 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Offshore Ginger

looks pretty nice to me and loads of creature comforts and to tell you the truth i have been toying with the idea of getting one also .

Call the guys over at Mahopac Marine, that's where he bought this one.

**JnT** · 08-23-2010 03:34 PM

We love ours. Carry an anchor 4x what we need because you know what will happen when the raft begins. We bought a cheap Monark 24 with a 60 merc that has been running perfect(except the water in the fuel ,ethanol probs this spring). Less than 5k and we are loving the "beater" boat. Hate to admit but its alot less stressfull than running the Apache. We do have a stripper pole but unfortunately no kegerator..yet.

**MahopacMarine** · 08-24-2010 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by Bobcat

Whew ! that was close, I had your brother in the SOS pool as the first to get a pontoon (I would have owed Ratickle 50 bucks)

On A SERIOUS note, that is one luxury pontoon, I wish I had furniture that nice in my home ! How fast?

The motor is still in break in mode. So right now she will only climb to 4200 rpm. Once she is fully broken in, this one should run in the 50's with no problem.

We are truly happy with these new pontoons.
Thanks for all the compliments Big Time.

**Magic Medicine** · 08-24-2010 11:57 AM

Pretty sharp Toon, 50 mph nice!!!!

**Gladhe8er** · 08-24-2010 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by Bobcat

Whew ! that was close, I had your brother in the SOS pool as the first to get a pontoon (I would have owed Ratickle 50 bucks)

On A SERIOUS note, that is one luxury pontoon, I wish I had furniture that nice in my home ! How fast?

Ha! I think I will wait till I am 60+ just like my Pops before I buy a pontoon. Apparently this thing has an offshore package with a larger diameter center 'toon which helps with speed and waves/wakes.

**Big Time** · 08-24-2010 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Gladhe8er

Ha! I think I will wait till I am 60+ just like my Pops before I buy a pontoon. Apparently this thing has an offshore package with a larger diameter center 'toon which helps with speed and waves/wakes.

...and I figure he still has a fast boat so he's not a total old fart yet....

**MahopacMarine** · 08-24-2010 03:34 PM

From what I hear, he can beat both of you right now since his boat has no issure!!!

**Bobcat** · 08-24-2010 03:52 PM

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