Had a couple ~20' ski boats in the past. Sold everything a few years ago. Got the itch to get back on the water so I picked up a '99 22' Bennington with 115 Mercury last weekend. Its a fishing setup although I don't fish. I liked the motor, length and empty space on the front and back.
I'm sure I'll just enjoy for now. Once I gain some confidence in the platform I'll start tinkering. Prop is a bent up so that is high on the list. Next is a moderate radio upgrade, current radio is staticy and down to one speaker. I'd also like to move the seating around a bit. In the end, I'd like a ladder in the rear and front instead (or in addition) to each side.
Now to browse the forum to fuel the upgrade fire since its too cold to use it.
1st Pontoon
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curtiscapk
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Welcome! Look all over. Check out my rebuild in my sig!
Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
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94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
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Welcome! Yep there is a boat load of info and help here!
1995 beachcomber conversion to tritoon with Honda 135 ,
Link to rebuild [url=http://www.pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19016][Knot Normal][/url]
God Bless America
Link to rebuild [url=http://www.pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19016][Knot Normal][/url]
God Bless America
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Welcome to the club.
SMLTOONER
Ted & Emily
2019 Bennington 21SL Tri-toon
2019 Yamaha 150 HP
Smith Mtn. Lake, Virginia
Ted & Emily
2019 Bennington 21SL Tri-toon
2019 Yamaha 150 HP
Smith Mtn. Lake, Virginia
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Is there a write up of your tritoon conversion. I searched and didn't find one by you.RcgTexas wrote:Welcome! Yep there is a boat load of info and help here!
I'm jumping the gun, but its cold, so instead of using my toon, i'm dreaming about upgrades like a third toon. Seems to be a good bit of conflicting info about the conversions.
It floats, I'm happy.
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welcome to the group
Truman Lake
1986 24' Playcraft "The Georgia Peach"
1996 Evinrude 88 HP
14x11 Prop
1986 24' Playcraft "The Georgia Peach"
1996 Evinrude 88 HP
14x11 Prop
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Chillaxin'
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What, no pics? 
[color=#000080][b]USAF (Retired)
2014 22' Sweetwater 2286 Cruise
Yamaha F-70 LA 4-Stroke[/color]
[color=#BF4000]I'm always at the Helm; she's always on the Bow Lounger![/b][/color]
2014 22' Sweetwater 2286 Cruise
Yamaha F-70 LA 4-Stroke[/color]
[color=#BF4000]I'm always at the Helm; she's always on the Bow Lounger![/b][/color]
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Waterlogged
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Welcome aboard gobeernet. Good luck with any upgrades you do.
Glenn
Glenn
2008 SunTracker Regency Party Barge 22 with lifting strakes
2008 Mercury 115 4 stroke
2008 Mercury 115 4 stroke
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Viola, pick of todays maiden voyage.Chillaxin' wrote:What, no pics?
Gear shift is mighty stiff. Is there anyway to lube these cables?
The motor ran out fairly well. If idling for a while, it will load up and die. PITA to start back. Now that I"ve had it out, I'll dig into it a bit. Check compression, new plugs. I'll look for a fuel filter.
Prop is dinged up with a good sized bend and small tear. Top speed is 22mpg gps. Once I get more confidence in the platform, I'll get a new one.
Got some water in the RH tube. I guess I can pull a plug and suck it out. Then pressurize with soapy water to find the leak. What pressure do I use?
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It floats, I'm happy.
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wow, sorry for the massive image. I'll see if I can tame that down when I get back to a PC.
The toons have a significant water line. I used aliminex on the back half of the right side toon. Its leaving the aluminum a chalky white that doesn't look good. Any suggestions? I've read alot of polishing threads and that sounds like more than I'm up to. The toons have dings, etc. I'd like to get a "clean" and uniform finish. I'm not concerned with a polished finish. A dull aluminum finish would be fine with me. Can I sand the toons? What type and size of sander and what grit should I use?
The toons have a significant water line. I used aliminex on the back half of the right side toon. Its leaving the aluminum a chalky white that doesn't look good. Any suggestions? I've read alot of polishing threads and that sounds like more than I'm up to. The toons have dings, etc. I'd like to get a "clean" and uniform finish. I'm not concerned with a polished finish. A dull aluminum finish would be fine with me. Can I sand the toons? What type and size of sander and what grit should I use?
It floats, I'm happy.
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Welcome to the madness,,,
[color=#FF0040][size=150]Be honest, be honorable, live well,,,,[/size][/color]
2001 Sun Tracker 30' Party Hut
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2001 Sun Tracker 30' Party Hut
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