pontoon boat feedback please

chriscosta · #1 07-19-2013, 10:22 PM

im in the market for two pontoon boats but i aint rich anybody have any experience on the 300 dollar pontoon boats from costco or does anyone know of a descent deal goin on anywhere for a good pontoon boat i need two thats why im bein cheap thanks a ton

chriscosta · #2 07-19-2013, 10:25 PM

heres the link http://www.costco.ca/Cimarron-Pontoo....10347040.html

drock0802 · #3 07-19-2013, 10:59 PM

For 300 bucks I think it might be the best you can get. I've seen people on lakes use this pontoon. Personally I feel the more you spend the better quality you get. Look into outcast. Or on the more expensive brand being Dave scadden. You get what you pay for.
I own a scadden. Initially it was a expensive investment but I think it was money well spent. It tracks nice in the water and also is a bladder less float tube. I've had a leak before i launched for a long float one day and it was no problem at all. I had te other 3 chambers full and keep me afloat.
There is tonnes of info online. Do your research and you'll be happy with your purchase.

Go buy the Costco one and take it for a float and decide if its good enough for you. If you don't like it go back and return it. Costco s got a crazy return policy

MK2750 · #4 07-19-2013, 11:14 PM

The boats you are looking at have a reputation of the frame welds letting go or the frames breaking. If you are a heavier person they may not last.

I purchased a couple and they served us well for a few years. One other local kid had one that needed to be rewelded. You can get 100-150 for them used so cheap entertainment.

You will also need waders, fins and a couple of life jackets in you budget.

For 3-400 you can sometimes pick up a Fishcat 8 ft Streamer on Kijiji if you don't mind waiting for the deal. The Outcast are much better boats as are the Water Skeeters IMO.

Outcast 1100 · #5 07-20-2013, 07:58 AM

my friend just bought a Costco pontoon, its not a bad pontoon, its just heavy. my best advice is look for a outcast fishcat, new they are around that 500 dollar mark, look for a used one as stated above in previous thread. at least with the fishcat you get quality 600 denier pontoons not the fabric looking kind not sure on their denier.

djrxxs · #6 07-20-2013, 01:59 PM

I have the Costco Wilderness 13 and yes it is a little heavy, I wouldn't want to carry it too far. I've only used it on still water so far but it appears to handle well. Other than the weight no other issues. I'm happy with the product and the price!

djrxxs · #7 07-20-2013, 02:27 PM

Just found the manual, the dry weight is 65lbs. Not sure how that compares to other makes??

chriscosta · #8 07-20-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by djrxxs

I have the Costco Wilderness 13 and yes it is a little heavy, I wouldn't want to carry it too far. I've only used it on still water so far but it appears to handle well. Other than the weight no other issues. I'm happy with the product and the price!

http://www.costco.ca/Cimarron-Pontoo....10347040.html is it this one cause this is awfully cheap im tryin to cheap out cause i got personal issues with my kids that got me tied up with lawyers

djrxxs · #9 07-20-2013, 04:52 PM

No, it doesn't appear to be online. I bought mine up at the Rocky View store a little while ago. Here's the original post with pics.

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=178923

chriscosta · #10 07-20-2013, 05:32 PM

holy crap now thats a great deal that ones sweet im gonna try n find me two of them online

chriscosta · #11 07-20-2013, 05:40 PM

grrr im not computer skilled but i cant find it i even checked classic accesories site anyone feel like lendin a hand in the search

chriscosta · #12 07-20-2013, 05:52 PM

bazinga i found the wilderness one at a certain costco they close at 6 ffs ill be there waiting for them to open lol

rycoma · #13 07-20-2013, 07:28 PM

check out fishlander pontoons they are awesome priced and have a 5 year warranty aluminum frame. when I'm in the market I will be grabbing one. shipping from bc 37$

chriscosta · #14 07-21-2013, 07:29 PM

djrxxs thank you so much man i got 2 wilderness 13 boats today for 249 each

like wtf they come with all the bells n whistles and the frame and oars are solid what a buy one would be a fool to pay big bucks for a different one this ones nicer and better than some of the ones i see at wss and tfh im stoked cant wait to get em on the water tomorow

dwerre · #15 07-21-2013, 09:29 PM

Are they on sale now? Thought they were $320

Went to pick one up before but they were sold out.

chriscosta · #16 07-21-2013, 10:13 PM

get to cosco in sherwood park on broadmore quick there was 13 there i bought two look at buddys link or google wilderness 13 pontoon cosco and take a peak i put them together believe me they are sweet and worth alot more elsewhwere it has fishing rod holders motor mount awesome anchor system even two fly patches for putting flys like the inside of a fly box 2 cup holders and lots of storage and it only weighs 65 pounds

rmatei · #17 07-22-2013, 07:44 AM

Go to The Creek Company website and have a look. I have used a 9 ft ODC Supersport for several years and am very happy with it. Also their customer service is excellent.

dwerre · #18 07-22-2013, 03:18 PM

Would you be able to drift the bow or elk rivers with one of these?

djrxxs · #19 07-22-2013, 05:05 PM

"djrxxs thank you so much man i got 2 wilderness 13 boats today for 249 each"

Have fun :-)

Klondike · #20 07-22-2013, 07:28 PM

There are 6 left at the Sherwood Park Costco as of about 7:00 pm, $249.97. I'm expecting to read some reviews on this toon since so many AO members are buying this one

chriscosta · #21 07-23-2013, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dwerre

Would you be able to drift the bow or elk rivers with one of these?

i dont see why not but i dont know says class 1 rivers whatever that means lol im mostly a lake guy anyway

dwerre · #22 07-23-2013, 04:47 PM

Anyone running a trolling motor on one of these? They specify a 36" length for these boats, but the 30 lbs ones I have found are all 30".

Leefirth · #23 07-23-2013, 04:49 PM

I have a 40lb thrust mina kota trolling motor. with a deep cell battery. I can assembly it and then send a picture of how i did everything?

Prairie_Guy · #24 07-23-2013, 04:59 PM

If you are considering one of the lower end pontoons, another alternative would be one from Creek Company. Cabelas.com (US site) is still clearing out their discontinued models of the ODC Sport LT. This option works best if you can have it shipped close to the border to a mail delivery service for pickup or if you are planning a trip to the States near a Cabelas. They offer Free to Store shipping. At $199 US, although a very basic 8 foot pontoon boat it is tough to beat. This model is not set up to take an electric motor, but it wouldn't take much to modify it.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Creek...h-All+Products