Longer pontoon placement

[buckmeyer]

I'm replacing the toons on my 24' Harris. I can get a deal on 25 ' new toons. What would be the best way to position them? The extra 1 foot out the front, back, or split the difference?

Thanks!

 

[cc350]

Re: Longer pontoon placement

I'd split the difference

 

[boatmor]

Re: Longer pontoon placement

Most of the time the load tends to be on the back. If you will notice the boats with longer logs always have them out the back.

 

[5150abf]

Re: Longer pontoon placement

Put it out the back, gas, engine extra furniture back there so the shift in weight can only help.

That is if you have a choice, bracket placement may dictate where they go.

 

[EGlideRider]

Re: Longer pontoon placement

I would split the difference if the brackets allow.

 

[likalar]

Re: Longer pontoon placement

If the boat in the water sits level, split the difference. If the stern sits a bit lower than the bow, give the extra flotation to the stern.

Larry

 

[jusfloatin]

Re: Longer pontoon placement

If all you are talking about is a foot difference in length I would say place the new pontoon where it looks the best the best.
Don't get me wrong as there is probably lots of reasons to either place it ahead or behind when it comes to weight distribution but it realy comes down to looks.
Do you want a foot hanging out the front or the back.

My opinion- center it.

 

[imported_John o]

Re: Longer pontoon placement

If you leave the extra to the aft you gain more floatation back there AND it gives you space to install additional storage etc.

 

[buckmeyer]

Re: Longer pontoon placement

Thanks guys...I guess I'll see how the brackets line up. I'm leaning towards shifting them towards the back if possible. Also worried about spray off the front if they are too far forward.

 

[EGlideRider]

Re: Longer pontoon placement

You will be more likely to get water over the bow if you shift them toward the stern. Remember that you may have several people sitting up front so you don't want the bow too low.

I still recommend that you split the difference.

 

[cc350]

Re: Longer pontoon placement

It's all about balance. Split the difference. To much up front and the bow rides high to much out back and the stern rides high. Splitting keeps a balanced passenger area.