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