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