Newbie from SoCal!!

[SoCalAngler]

Hello all--

I'm from the So Cal area and interested in tooning. I am long time boater (sailboats and fishing boats...salt and fresh). Never owned a pontoon boat.

Looks like a great site to learn all about Toons!!

I'll post in the appropriate forum for advice on purchasing a toon.

Thanks!!

[RobRoy]

Hey SCA...

SoCal, me too, just joined here this week.

Pontoon delivery still pending. ...but I'm prepping for delivery by going to school on these fun folks here.

Where ya be ?

- Robert

[SoCalAngler]

Hey RR--

Down here in Hemet!
What'd ya buy?

[ROLAND]

Hey guys... welcome to the club.... any questions, fire away... no matter what the question, you're sure to get an answer from someone on this forum... Great group of very knowledgeable toon owners...when I bought my pontoon 2 years ago I didn't know jack squat....but thanks to these guys I've made it thru the first two seasons.... really a great group of people here.. glad you joined.

[Texoma Toon]

Welcome to the party! Jump right in and ask anything. You will get an answer......

[HandymanHerb]

Welcome guys

[RobRoy]

SCA: We bought an 06 Sun Tracker "Sig" series.

As far as I can guess (by use questions to the first/PO) it probably has 600-700 hours on a 75 HP 2S Merc and came with an enclosure. It was $15K which was about what I was finding equivalent models on the west coast for.

It's still in OR and can be see on eBay here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/24-Sun-T ... v4exp=true

My friend has a boat repair shop at Havasu Springs Resort there above Parker where he said he can do a 'once over" on the engine and repair the engine rudder.

We didn't want to spend too much on a boat, and we may put a 4S on depending... We're going to use it for a camper mostly. See post here: viewtopic.php?f=10&t=14305

[Texoma Toon]

Nice toon Rob! That camper cover will work great. The dual axle trailer is well worth it on long trips.

I wouldn't put the 4stroke on right away, unless the 75 poops out. You will just need to add a gal of oil to your list.b

[badmoonrising]

Welcome !

[RobRoy]

Texa Toon: Yea... We have more in mind for minor upgrades at the moment. The Merc will get us to where we will need a trolling motor first thing.. Having access to the primary mechanic at the boat shop will be a big advantage.

SCA: Here's a pretty nice ride right out by you. http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/3231572718.html

Another in SLO town: http://slo.craigslist.org/boa/3270123512.html

Only $59K for this grocery getter... http://flagstaff.craigslist.org/bod/3248125615.html

So many toons - So little time !