Hi All..
I am new to this list. I am starting a new ERA to our motorhoming. My wife and I have decided to pull a pontoon boat behind our diesel pusher when we camp near water,which we do a lot!
Our Maiden Voyage will take place in about 3 weeks to Lake Havasu Arizona from Conifer Colorado where we live. We plan to stay there 2 to 3 weeks.
The fact that we will tow like this actually made my decision on what size boat to buy. I need to stay under 65 foot overall. Actually 70 here in Colorado but we do travel. So an 18 foot boat was tops. I upgraded the trailer to 14inch "D" range tires with disc Brakes cause I do so much mountain driving.
We ended up with a Sylvan Mirage Cruise with a 60 Evinrude EETC. I was skeptical about the 2 stroke but checking into some forums and talking with a few folks and watching Evinrude's great DVD sold me.. Man push one button to fog and winterize.. That got my attention.
I have owned fixed hull boats before mostly in Michigan where I am from but decided that pontoon would better serve us.My wife and I and our two pooches.. We just want to cruise around sight seeing and drown a little bait.
The dealer worked with us and I think I got a fair deal on what appears to be a good boat. It went to the canvas shop today for a mooring cover.. The interior and all look real good so I think that if this "plan" doesn't work I should be able to recoup most of our investment..
The other thing that surprised me was insurance.. I went through BoatUS and came away with higher limit medical and liability coverage for like $110! I had used them years ago and just checked on line.. They were literally 1/2 the cost of the "Big Name" guys..
Anyway, I am excited to get my feet wet.. Maybe we will see ya on the road.. Just look for the American Eagle that looks oversized!
Ron Husak
2010 Sylvan 18 Toon
Conifer, CO
I am new to this list. I am starting a new ERA to our motorhoming. My wife and I have decided to pull a pontoon boat behind our diesel pusher when we camp near water,which we do a lot!
Our Maiden Voyage will take place in about 3 weeks to Lake Havasu Arizona from Conifer Colorado where we live. We plan to stay there 2 to 3 weeks.
The fact that we will tow like this actually made my decision on what size boat to buy. I need to stay under 65 foot overall. Actually 70 here in Colorado but we do travel. So an 18 foot boat was tops. I upgraded the trailer to 14inch "D" range tires with disc Brakes cause I do so much mountain driving.
We ended up with a Sylvan Mirage Cruise with a 60 Evinrude EETC. I was skeptical about the 2 stroke but checking into some forums and talking with a few folks and watching Evinrude's great DVD sold me.. Man push one button to fog and winterize.. That got my attention.
I have owned fixed hull boats before mostly in Michigan where I am from but decided that pontoon would better serve us.My wife and I and our two pooches.. We just want to cruise around sight seeing and drown a little bait.
The dealer worked with us and I think I got a fair deal on what appears to be a good boat. It went to the canvas shop today for a mooring cover.. The interior and all look real good so I think that if this "plan" doesn't work I should be able to recoup most of our investment..
The other thing that surprised me was insurance.. I went through BoatUS and came away with higher limit medical and liability coverage for like $110! I had used them years ago and just checked on line.. They were literally 1/2 the cost of the "Big Name" guys..
Anyway, I am excited to get my feet wet.. Maybe we will see ya on the road.. Just look for the American Eagle that looks oversized!
Ron Husak
2010 Sylvan 18 Toon
Conifer, CO
