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Classic Accessories Arrow Backpacker Pontoon
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One of the few boats on the market you can pack into your favorite fishing hole. The entire boat, including 6-ft. oars and pump fit into a compact 42-lb. backpack. The 8-ft. long pontoons, with cold- and heat-resistant PVC bladders and nylon outer cover, give you a good, stable place to fish. The powder-coated steel tube frame, padded rowing seat and walk-through footrests, which adjust to any length, can be assembled without tools. Large armrest compartments with a large middle pocket, two sloped gear pockets and outside mesh pockets for drinks. A detachable foam fly patch. The unique dual-side stripping apron allows entry and exit without unclipping. One-year warranty. Weight: 42 lbs. Weight capacity: 350 lbs. Colors: Red or Yellow....
Price : $
299.99
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Pontoon Boats Checklist
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One or Two Person? Better
think carefully. Two-person pontoon boats are large, heavy and not
necessarily quick to setup. Unless you have a trailer, they can be
a pain to lug around, too. By and large, if most of your fishing
is done solo, it makes little sense to get a two-person boat for
those "special occasion." |
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Check Weight Capacity. Pontoon
boats differe markedly in their weight capacity. If you weigh 250
pounds, have 50+ pounds of gear, and the boat is rated at a 300 pound
capacity, your boat will not handle well at all and will be sluggish.
It's better to have "too much weight capacity" than to little. |
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Backpackable? Those backpackable
pontoon boats are nifty. But, unless you do most of your fishing
in the backcountry, most people are better off getting a larger boat
since it offers greater flexibility, more options and a larger weight
capacity. |
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All Those Options. Pontoon
boats have numerous options and accessories you can attach to them.
If you think you'd like to use a motor on your boat someday, make
sure it either comes with or has an accessory you can purchase so
as to be able to use a motor. Ditto for all those convenience things...such
as rod holders, beverage holders, gear bags, the list is endless. |
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River Rating? Pontoon boats
are fine boats, depending on the model, for use in rivers. However,
some boats are only rated for Class II whitewater...not Class III.
And very, very few boats are rated for Class IV. So, know the type
of rivers you'll be fishing before buying a boat. |
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