| Bryce Whitmore designed the modern whitewater | | | | windy waters. |
| inflatable pontoon boat, and in fact designed | | | | |
| several models. The one that has been | | | | Pontoon boats for fishing are small, usually |
| produced the most is a three-tube model of | | | | not more than 8 feet long. How it works is |
| unparalleled maneuverability and load bearing | | | | that two Pontoons sit on either side of the |
| capacity. This boat which is fourteen feet | | | | user. Pontoon hulls are shaped in a V hull |
| overall, can carry 6 passengers, their | | | | pattern, greatly minimizing water resistance |
| baggage, and a guide. | | | | by slicing through it when paddling and |
| | | | allowing for excellent maneuverability. |
| Not all Pontoon boats are 14 feet long. Some | | | | |
| are 8 or 9 feet long as well. Pontoon boats | | | | The Inflatable Pontoons are connected by a |
| come in all sizes and prices from $200 to | | | | frame, which also contains the paddles and |
| $1,000. Users looking for an 8 foot Pontoon | | | | the sitting area for the user. Inflatable |
| should expect to pay $500 to $700 for a new | | | | pontoon boats are paddled similar to a |
| entry-level boat. | | | | rowboat, and the frame of the Pontoon boat |
| | | | makes paddling these boats easy. |
| 9-foot inflatable pontoon boats would cost | | | | |
| between $700 and $900, but would offer | | | | Inflatable pontoon boats with comfortable |
| stability in rivers with some white water. It | | | | seats, oar locks and storage platforms are |
| should be noted, however, that Pontoon boats | | | | the most popular these days. Float tube users |
| are not recommended for use in rapids rated | | | | sit low and heavy in the water, but Pontoons |
| higher than Class 2. | | | | perch people higher above the waterline and, |
| | | | with oars, are much more maneuverable. |
| Inflatable pontoon boats are also called | | | | |
| "belly boats" and are popular for fishing. | | | | Inflatable pontoon boats with |
| They are lightweight craft with a rocking | | | | corrosion-resistant stainless steel or |
| chair. Inflatable pontoon boat owners say | | | | aluminum frames are durable and maintenance |
| they like the freedom from trailers and | | | | free. |
| ramps, as well as the Pontoon's stability on | | | | |