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