Anybody has any info on the Water Skeeter day tripper II?
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no experience with the day tripper ii, but i did purchase a water skeeter pontoon from cabelas that never made it on the water. the seam failed on one of the bladders before it was fully inflated and i had a strap holder break on the other side as i was cinching it down. i have seen the daytripper on sale at sierra trading post, but the overall reviews were poor enough to keep me from pulling the trigger. just googling daytripper, i haven’t been able to find a whole lot of folks that had much positive to say about them. unless i was getting a screaming deal, (would have to be darn near free for me) would shy away from them. for a lower end float tube, the outcast fishcat is darn tough to beat.
I bought a Day Tripper float tube about 6-8 years ago. It looked like it would float a Volkwagen and it just might. However, I sat so far out of the water that it was hard to get backward propulsion from my kick fins. It floated my knees so far out of the water that most of my fin kicking was futile at best and felt like I was trying to push myself straight up rather than in any direction. I sold it and bought a Gatti IM6 fly rod.
I’m glad I asked. What about the field and stream pontoons? I believe they are made either by creek company or Outcast.
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JW Outfitters makes the F&S Pontoon. From people I know that have one, they seem happy with it.
As far as the Day Tripper, I had one of the first ones. It was sold with the Orvis name on it so no worries about warranty one way or the other. Seams failed as mentioned on first one, didn’t have second long enough.
SEVERAL valves, and at least two different kinds at that. Hard to put together right.
Very bulky to transport inflated, and as mentioned, sit high and caught by wind allot. I didn’t notice the lack of leg/flipper in the water though. Had plenty to move, but fought the wind allot.
If I was to do it all over again, I would go North Fork Outdoors. One of the ONLY USA made anymore, Bladderless, so light, new design that is stable as all get out, and a choice of frameless. It really answers all.
I should just forget about getting a kayak/pontoon and get me another fly rod…this is giving me a headache lol. I do wanna make a good decision thou. I’m not planning to use it in the ocean so that narrows down my alternatives I guess.
I’m not interested in the Day Tripper but still considering the Field and Stream one, it’s a basic model but it’s around my budget ($ 200 - 250). Suggestions accepted for that small budget just don’t laugh at me.
The only thing I am going to say is, I am betting, you will hate the seat.
Specially after a couple of hours. The molded plastic chairs WITH a padded seat really are the best, but it will put you more in the $300 and up range.
Everyone I know that has had a mesh seat either sold the boats because of that or tried to fabricate a more comfortable model.
Just trying to give you a heads up to make note of. I am sure there are a few that love the seats as well.
Yeah, the seat is just plastic but I just found out they allow pontoons in the lake and for $ 150 I don’t know, I might go for it. I know a thing or two about upholstery so I might work on the seat.
If it is the molded plastic, no problem. t looked like the mesh style, those are not great for long term at all.
Yes, it’s the molded plastic. I made sure to ask the guy who’s selling it. What about that brand in general, is it descent?
I can only say that I know a couple of guys that have them and are pretty happy. They just said they like that they come with everything, whatever that means:confused:
If it has a good outer cover and a solid frame, you should be fine. Just deflate some on trips, specially in hot temps and High altitudes.
If you only use it a couple times a month it is perfect.
Well, this park is around 15min from home and it has a 10 acres or so lake. I plan to use it there every now and then.
Just don’t forget the camera!!! I love those CLOSE watering holes
You betcha, I will send pix as soon as I get it.
Thanks a lot for all your help.
Well, it’s between the pontoon and an ocean kayak for a very good price ($ 250) so as soon as I make up my mind I will own a boat.
You guys have me a class on this a while ago but I’d like to ask, what would you guys prefer a pontoon or a kayak?
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Can’t speak for the Kayak although I see the beauty in the Ocean or waters with meat loving species.
The advantage to a Pontoon is you can pretty much use it like a Kayak, BUT, you can also put your feet down with flippers and you have more a hands free boat.
However, North Fork Outdoors sells an inflateable Kayak, that now makes it easy as heck to transport, plus, he sits side ways and puts his feet in the water with flippers and kicks. Don’t know how effective this would be in the wind, but it would give you hands free in fish waters, then just turn around, take the fins off and row to your next destination.
I found a Water Skitter pontoon for a good price. What about that one, anybody has any info on that pontoon?
Here is a report on the Water Skeeter Deluxe River Tamer by the late Al Campbell. It doesn’t contain any pictures and it may not be the model you are talking about, but it might give you an idea of the quality of their pontoon boats.
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/prorevw/rivertamer.php
I got my pontoon and it seems to be the water tamer or similar model. I was told by the seller that it is for white water and it seems like that because the frame is really solid. I’m really happy with my purchase and will share pix as soon as I get the chance to get it wet.
I want to thank you all who helped me make a good decision.
Don’t forget about it. Save another hundred and get this.
http://www.outcastboats.com/outcast/products/default.aspx?id=2
You will not be sorry. I have one more than 10 years old still going strong. Last year I bought a new one and they have made so many improvements that I’ve retired “old reliable” as a loaner and backup.
God Bless,
Don