OK, done with that phase of boat ownership, and, yes, I felt the tubes were beyond repair.
We're somewhat confused because we see so many pontoons around here (Lemon Bay, FL), and it seems so likely that the toons leak. My wife wants another one (go figure). But, the voice of reason tells me not to go there again. If we buy a used one, in our price range, we won't know how much corrosion is already going on inside.
We have a fiberglass deck boat up north, and there are a lot of them here, but I'm opting for something with a shallow(er) draft because our canals get shallow at low tide, and, of course, all those flats.
Skiffs . . . but need more seating.
How about a small bass boat, like we have up north? There are a lot of them down here, too.
All we do is going putting around the canals, and creek, and across Lemon Bay to the dolphin wall, and Ski Alley, and Stump Pass, like 100 other boats do on a nice day.
Any thoughts?