Recent content by Stormie25RCL

Bamaman,  I know this is an old entry, but this is my first winter with a pontoon and plan to keep it at the marina all winter(Guntersville).  Would you keep your motor up out of the water or left in?  I'd like to leave the motor in the water to keep from any potential freeze but hate the crud...

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.....I was concerned about a 150hp on a 25'R series (weight is about the same as yours) being enough motor....but it has a smooth ride at 36mph.....yours should ride very well for normal "pontoon cruising" with enough horses to pull a skier or challenge...

Not sure what your primary intent is with the express or SPS....if buoyancy is the real issue, i.e. frequently carrying a lot of people, the standard 2-toon's are great, but with that said, if you carry a lot of people frequently, you might save $$ on the 3rd tube and go to a 25' model.  If...

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MTUDB24....Glad you are back...as a MTU alumni and ex-Michigander, I know how short "summer" is and not sure you had much of one this year...we love the extended boating season in northern Ala.....here's how crazy it is....it was a beautiful 85F today, 90+ tomorrow, water still 78F....we went...

Kells, While you get the prop info to better understand your setup....also note, I have a 2013 RCL with a 150 Merc, 2 toons, and get 35mph top speed.  However, I have learned how a very small build up on the toons will create a lot of drag.  With your elliptical toons, you have more surface...

Congrats! You'll be happy with your decision....do you have the new Linen Seagrass on your boat?.....however, the cool weather sounds good to me....we've been in the 90's with humidity since May....makes for a lot of time on the lake but this long heat has drained me. Ex- Midwestener having a...

I_L_B...impressive considering the winter/no spring/not much of a summer you've had......we're at 105 hrs and expect to hit 180 this season.....hoping the weather is decent to do a Christmas Eve cruise this year!!

I agree with SSC. I would be concerned with dealers pushing one brand over the other....very tough to make a claim of mpg and reliability when both are very good I believe Honda beats both on mpg and in time, may prove typical Honda reliability......remember they are sales men first....I'm sure...

The pontoon in not moving....no wake off the toons.

I have a 2550 RCL and it may seem big at first but once you get some people, towels, toys, etc....you'll be glad you did.  It also makes the ride better.  I got mine also as a dealer demo and the discount is great.....and will allow you a chance to see what features you like the most/least...

+ for Jack M....should be able to add the express pkg and stay within budget to get the most out of entertaining (frequent- R series!!!) and decent out of skiing/tubing (infrequent).

I_L_B,  This is the "Ever-Ready-Bunny" question.....it keeps going on and on and on.  However, you could answer this yourself for yourself by: list all of the advantages of blended fuel(short list) and all the disadvantages (which translate into higher maint cost, higher component corrosion...

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