Pontoons (Double Pontoons) Vs TriToons (Triple Pontoons) The Pros and Cons of Each

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Informative video, have you thought about reviewing the Hydrofin pros and cons?

Is anyone out there doing experiments with different materials for constructing pontoons?
I would look at designing a Tri-toon with fiberglass toons reinforced with aircraft style frame work in the toons and tying the toons together and supporting the deck. Also with the advent of electric power boats as the future of boating. I'd setup an electric jet in the center toon.
Also if you want to take it further incorporate a Tri-hull style half or full hull filled with flotation compartments and battery compartments distributed to help keep the bow up attitude but not so far as when power is applied that the stern drops so far that when reducing speed the deck gets swamped.

Can I use a Tritoon on the Ocean and or "Rough Water"

Here's an interesting question: I am looking at a Harris Cruiser 210 (20' pontoons/22' length overall) and a 115 HP motor. The choice is between increasing the diameter of the pontoons from 25" to 27" or going with a partial 25" tri-toon (sport package). What are the pros and cons? Which way would you go? I am really trying to stick to a 115 HP motor, otherwise I would simply move up to a 150 and for sure either go with a partial or full third 'toon.

We simply went with a pontoon. A 2024 Ranger Reata Fish Cruise Series with a Mercury 150. The pontoons are 24 inches in diameter. I was told pontoons vs triple toons is all relative. For example, adding an extra pontoon is added weight in itself so if the tri-toon is equipped with a 115 horsepower motor versus a pontoon equipped with a 150 the pontoon will outperform the tri toon. I was told it’s all about power to weight ratio.

More things touching the water inevitably means more drag period regardless of buoyancy. You made a great point about motor recommendations. A tri-toon with a 90hp or 115hp motor would be insufficient in my opinion. If we would have went with a triple toon a 150hp is what we would have went with at the very least.

I was born aboard a pontoon boat on Lake Texoma…Texas side of course.

What about a 24ft pontoon.

Looked at really nice 220 2016 Harris Solstice with 150 hp. Used for 30k.

However, agree most 20 ft pontoons come with 90 or 115

Just have issue buying 45k Tritoon.