Re: pontoon on the gulf of mexico

JIMinMA
Thank you for the reply. Confidence isn't the problem as I had all but
decided to take the pontoon onto the gulf before I posted to this group. I
was just wondering if I was being over-confident. I have seen in some of the
posts that there are factors that I didn't account for, such as bow lift
from the on coming waves. I also assumed that a GPS and a cell phone would
be enough, but the VHF radio is something that I didn't think of. Structural
integrity is not a problem as this pontoon is only 2 years old. I have been
a lake boater for years using tri-hulls v-bottom and pontoons. I am glad I
posted this question, as for the most part it has given me other thing to
consider. When we were in the Keys, we rented a pontoon that was only 16 ft
and had a 35 horse motor. We went about 4 miles out on the Atlantic side
with no problems. Naturally I assumed bigger is better and safer.
Thank you for your input

".JIMinMA." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Peeps have taken lesser craft onto the Gulf and survived. You seem to be a
> highly intelligent individual. However, it appears that you lack the
> confidence to make this important decision on your own. Tell us a little
> about yourself and your boat so that we can give you some informed advice.
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> "TongSlinger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > I want to take a pontoon onto the gulf of Mexico. Does anybody have a
good
> > reason I shouldn't take a pontoon on the ocean for a day trip.
> > This is a 21 foot fisher with a 90 HP Mercury outboard, it is also
> equipped
> > with depth finder and GPS for navigation.
> > any input would be appreciated
> > Thanks
> > Captain Crunch
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