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