I am considering this unit for my pontoon boat. Does it require a holddown kit? If so, is it included?
1003137
No hold down kit included. I have mine in the center console of a 21 ft Boston Whaler Montauk so similar application as in a pontoon boat. I just have mine sitting on a rubber mat like a rug no-skid mat cut to fit and it works fine. Easy to move or empty as necessary but stays put when underway.
1003138
You want the marine version instead. It is the same model number but with the word marine after it. This is from their site: "Our Marine Porta Potti is ready to go aboard when you are. Compact and convenient, these portables can be secured with hold-downs when the boat is in motion. MSD models are designed for dockside pumpout hookup.
1699699
Bill, The hydro stabilizer should help your pontoon get on plane faster. Get the one which is turned up (looks like a slight "V" after it's mmounted on the motor cavitation plate verses the one that is parallel to the cavitation plate. It offers less water resistance when your upon plane because the ends of the fins come up out of the water.Good luck!
1886078
Yes, the tank I installed came with a sending unit. You will need the stainless mounting clamps to hold down the tank. I was running with the original steel tank that came with my boat (69 Sea Ray). What a difference a few years of technology makes. Great Improvement, works well. KS
993948
You will need a pump. This has a separate air bladder and shell. The bladder requires some pressure to make the boat still, and you cannot blow enough pressure with your lungs to do a good job. I bought a different brand of pump because it was cheaper. It works well, but the fit on the valves is a little tight, so I recommend you purchase the Advanced elements brand pump. Read the instructions before unpacking. Follow the instructions. With the presure right, the inside acts as a backrest, and the paddling effort is ok. If it is too soft, no back support, and paddleing is rather slow. Follow the instructions, and it is a nice compromise of cost, convenient storage, and efficiency.
967849
Air gauge won't work on these due to the twist valve. I just go by feel . You'll need to adjust depending on water temp and heat of sun. Its no problem though. I love my boat.very stable...quick set to set up and break down.. its awesone for floating the river. Although its not recommended in the instruction manual. I only recommend securing the seat because if it slides back while on the water its almost impossible to fix. And a non level boat is difficult to row. I promise you won't be disappointed.
1332381
Boat still in garage . Does not come with pump and any thing I tried does not properly fill pontoons. bike pump,compressor etc.Thinking of having pontoons filled with foam.
1151914
It came with everything needed. My husband installed it with no problem and we pull a large boat with it just fine.
977632
Comes with mount for back of boat. Think u can buy in hul mountl separately.
677830
I don't recall one and don't remember using it for that purpose. I left the unit in my boat over a hundred miles away and I am unable to check it out at the moment. Sorry.
2104922
Yes it does. Unless you want an adjustable mounting system to position the unit in several viewing angles , the only thing you need to purchase extra is an aftermarket mount. Mine is mounted on a Cisco Fishing Systems mount. Worked out beautifully. Otherwise, you will be mounting the factory base bracket to your boat and the only adjustment is tilt up or down. Still not a bad thing , I just like adjustability.
223505
It will probably depend on what size weight you use. The unit itself is not that heavy but I use a 6lb weight and find that I need a 10lb to get the line down further with less 'blowback'. You may need to reinforce the rail to use any downrigger on a pontoon boat.
1679012
I bought one for a 24' foot pontoon boat and it won't hold mine either. They have exaggerated their claim!!!
1849546
It comes with a bracket that you bolt to the deck. The bolts that come with the unit are junk - go to the hardware store and get good ones. Mine mounted easily because my pontoon has the aluminum deck. Before drilling holes, clamp the bracket on the deck and make sure the prop doesn't hit anything when the unit is rotated, and that the unit can be retracted easily Sit in your fishing seat and pretend you are on the lake. Try lowering the unit, raising it, and controlling the unit. Once you are happy with it, drill the holes & mount it.
999631
Yes - I bought both for a one man pontoon so I can swivel around 360. Does not come with any screws.
878668
There are just hoses from engine hydraulic cylinder to the helm. The hoses must be run under the deck like the old steering system. I had plenty of hose for my 22' Hurricane deck boat with side console. You will have to find the under deck channel where wires and cables run the feed hoses through this. If removing a cable steering system, tie a small line around the cable and pull the cable out leaving the line in place to pull the hoses through. If they don't go through smoothly, lube with WD-40 or wire pulling lube. Make sure the proper hoses ares connected to the helm and the engine cylinder the bleed- steering will be backwards if not connected right( just swap hoses if that happens). The kit I bought was for up to 150HP. Mush safer then a cable system.
71173
No it's a screw on with no attachments. You decide ahead of time based on the water you will be entering.
962209
Its a sealed unit with no maintenance needed or possible. Its basically a huge version of, like a power pack for an rc car. It took us 3 cloudy days without shore power minimal consersation to get down to 20%. Still started the outboard without hooking up the spare.