Post by Renegade Mon May 25, 2015 2:09 pm, Return to General Pontoon & Deckboat Discussion, I'm interested the idea of sea legs anybody use them or something similar I hear they are not cheap, 2010 Berkshire 200 CL with a 50hp bf 4 stroke Merc. However, if your pontoon has scratches or dents, the exposed metal will electrochemically react with water, eventually corroding it. But one thing you can count on is the sea legs are very pricy, the pricing of every unit is as follows: The average price of a two-tube pontoon sea leg will cost around $4,000-$4,300; the cost of installation is usually around $700 taking the whole cost to around $5,000. Want a remote control for your pontoon sea legs? Pontoon boat sea legs are installed directly against the bottom of your deck, and they attach to the same battery supply in your own boat. Sea legs are expensive. If even one of these things goes wrong, it can cause issues for you and your vessel. If you need to winterize your boat, you can get a fuel stabilizer, but make sure to use it properly. The four hydraulic cylinders themselvesare supported by steel alloy piston rods, which support approximately 6,500 pounds of lift capacity, which should support most heavier pontoons. Leg assemblies are constructed from rugged 4" square tubing. With a push-to-start mechanism, sea legs extend by way of the hydraulic pump which lifts the entire boat out of the water as though it were standing on a literal set of legs. At theend ofeach sea leg is a 48 x 18 pad foot,which supports the structure along the lake bottom. Using sea legs can slow down this process. Prevents having to haul your boat to docks/lifts, Prevents a pontoon from banging against the dock, Activated bytheconvenient push of a button, Protects pontoon tubes from algae and mold buildup, Deployed anywhere easily without cables and pulleys, Drifting is prevented andwithout anchors, Affects your pontoons performance and towing capacity, as they add ~350 pounds, Only fits pontoons between 18 and 30 feet, Pontoon weight affects sea legs. We had them installed on our new boat. They might not work for every pontoon owner. For some, this noise is too much and people will often purchase a sailboat to avoid the sound. Another ingenious technique is using a pontoon boat trailer, the only downside is this technique can be a bit tedious and exhaustive. You need insurance for practically everything these days. If you have questions, you can contact theUnited Marine Underwritersfor guidance. This problem is one that is often not taken care of right away and initially ignore. Most boat engines are loud, but sometimes this can become too much. You can fit more passengers on them and still have more room to walk around. If ignored for too long your overheated engine can break down completely. Keep in mind, however, if your pontoon's longer than 30 feet or shorter than 18 feet, it may not be suitable for sea legs at all. You can also bring extra hydraulic fluid on board. When you cant currently afford sea legs or own your own dock, these are great options! Attached to the bottom of your pontoon, sea legs are powered by a battery that lifts the boat up out of the water to a holding position. Small order fee of $15 will be added to orders less than $100. If your boat is up, check under it to see if you have an oil leak. The mechanic, who set it up and delivered it, recomended a bunk type of trailer if one is to lake hop vs the in and out once a year. (For maximum performance, the weight cannot exceed 5,800 pounds) Sea legs are not on the cheap side Alternatives to Sea Legs and Lifts Sea legs aren't a good fit for all pontoon owners. Sea-Legs are the world's original . Randy from Michigan 2016 SLX Premium 21' w/SPS and a shiny black 150. Seen many popping up at salvage auctions with storm damage also since they got popular. You will be sorry with the performance and with the water hitting them. Pontoon Legs' total weight is about 300 pounds, evenly distributed on the boat. View a wide selection of Sealegs boats for sale in your area, explore detailed information & find your next boat on boats.com. However, the wake on a pontoon boat can be larger than that of a standard v-hulled boat. 24 Pontoon Boat Accessories [The Essentials & Fun Stuff], Inflatable Pontoon Boat Anchors: Buying Guide, How to Choose the Best Pontoon Boat Cover for Mooring, American Flags for a Pontoon Boat: Top 4 Choices. Traditional hydraulic lifts, however, are installed onto docks and within storage facilities. It can be very frustrating when you try to start your vessel and you cannot get it to run. The additional weight can make it easier to swamp the boat or can make it harder to navigate on these rough waters. Sea Legs Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2012 Verified Purchase Sea Legs reminded me of my recent sea cruises and how much I miss them. Pontoon sea legs are a promising alternative to traditional lifts, even though theyre unusual and make your pontoon appear as though it could walk on water. You could also have a transmission failure. AL40120VP / AL50120VP / AL60120VP. In the modern world, insurance has become vital and your sea legs are no different. One of the major advantages of a pontoon boat is that they are spacious and comfortable. Ultra Legs remain unequaled when it comes to advancements on the most proven pontoon leg-lift design. Plus this way you have a lift wherever you go and no heavy lifting every spring and fall. If you attempt to steer your vessel and you find that it just wont work, you could have an issue with your hydraulic fluid. Pontoon boats are great for fishing. Nice weather just use the sea legs because you may well dock your pontoon more than once in a day. the seating layout is similar to this 2019 model: JoeMX1825. by jediger Sun May 24, 2015 7:36 am, #13 Sea legs offer unique benefits that many other kinds of docking and storage options dont. No more putting in and pulling out your lift in the spring and fall. A mobile Lift that you can use anywhere at anytime. by moregooder Mon May 18, 2015 3:30 pm, #6 Like fish and ski boats, pontoon boats give a large group the option to fish or cruise. You might be thinking, why not just use a lift? There was a picture floating around the boating sites a few years ago that showed a pontoon flipped over with the sealegs sticking straight up in the airif you get enough of a side wind, they can be blown over found the picture - Viewing 9 posts - 1 through 9 (of 9 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Overheating Engine 2. Post For a two-tube pontoon boat, sea legs cost approximately $4,300. To avoid this issue, you will want to tighten and inspect the belt. Post I'm thinking perhaps a 8-9m diesel sterndrive rib and retrofitting fitting it with some folding up wheels sea legs style. Sea legs are different from your traditional hydraulic lifts. It's possible sea legs may not even be permitted where you live. It can also be cheaper to fix a pontoon boats issues and pontoons are easier to clean than traditional v-hull boats. Just know when you are operating a pontoon you need to leave yourself more room to turn than other vessels will need. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device, Prevents having to haul your boat to docks/lifts, Prevents a pontoon from banging against the dock, Activated by the convenient push of a button, Deployed anywhere easily without cables and pulleys, Affects your pontoon's performance and towing capacity, as they add ~350 pounds, Pontoon weight affects sea legs. This allows them to be flatter and more stable in the water. It may not prevent damage from bangingthe docks side either. Vertical Pontoon lifts are designed 3 feet longer than standard lifts to provide additional lifting support of your investment. If the winds and currents are too strong all together, it might be best to avoid using the sea legs until they subside. Overall, despite the possible disadvantages of a pontoon boat, they are good investments to have you could have plenty of family fun on one. All you need to do is hit a button on your remote or move the toggle switches to lift your pontoon and get off it. If shipping is more than the $15 minimum, you will be contacted with shipping cost before order is shipped. During construction, the aluminum is extruded onto the alloy tubing which is in turn installed at an angle providing support and strength to your heavy pontoon boat. Im particularly interested in Pontoon boats, though I have extensive knowledge on most boat types. There are a bunch of other accessories for sea legs that might run the numbers a little higher. Yourcurrent coverage may change with these additions. But if you fall overboard, your sea legs won't help you swim. Got a line on a nice pontoon with sea legs and seems like a slick system. Yet, it wont balance your pontoon from left to right. Post The sea legs also ensure your boat doesnt depreciate which will enable you to recoup all your investments when you finally decide to sell your boat. But dont let that scare you away. 21 foot ssrx bennington tritoon pontoon boat - $43,500 (muskegon). Hydraulic Straight Legs. f8L Vertical lifts have 5 cables that add extra strength and support when raising your boat or pontoon high out of the water. They were $4500, but then we don't need a lift. Thank you! Every leg is reinforced with steel alloy piston rods which have the capacity to hold up to 6500lbs which means that even heavy and bog boats can still use the sea legs. Installation cost an additional $700, totaling $5,000. The most obvious difference is that sea legs are installed on the bottom of your pontoon. Both types can come in different models. As always, it's always a good idea to double-check. As always, its always a good idea to double-check. Though, when the prop is out of the water, the boat's draft can be as little . Features include. All Vertical Lifts come standard with carpeted bunks, adjustable legs and a winch with a wheel making it easy to raise and lower your lift. by teecro Sun May 24, 2015 3:29 pm, #14 For instance, sea legs for a two-tube pontoon boat will cost roughly $4,000 to $5,000. Pontoon boats can be ideal for casual recreation that includes lounge areas, stand up bars, sun pads, and even tables. Needless to say, more advanced, robust legs are bound to hike up the prices. Although sea legs have supported pontoons since 1996, they're still an up and coming trend that's growing steadily. If this is not the issue you could be looking at electrical failure. To work properly, they require at least a 750 cold cranking amp battery,similar to thisOptima Deep Cycle Marine(check price on Amazon). Attached to your pontoon's bottom, they're not a permanent structure and may require a different type of insurance. Your sea leg quantity depends on your pontoon's overall size in terms of length and weight. Can only fit boats that are between 18-30 feet. Unlike regular lifts, you dont have to pull up to the dock to use sea legs. It cannot work with boats that weight over 5800 lbs. Currently, on the market, there is a wide range of brands and they all have different pricing. So are docks. Dont forget a funnel for the fluid. Finally, theres the issue of insurance. For this reason, you will need to be more careful when you are in a no wake zone than you would have to be in another type of vessel. Thecost to place sea legs on a pontoon can vary,depending on which brand you go with. But that doesnt mean every jurisdiction lets you use them. Keep in mind that you might need a hefty battery with 850 CCA (Cold Cranking Amperes) to power up the sea legs properly. Attached to your pontoons bottom, theyre not a permanent structure and may require a different type of insurance. Participant. Presently, there arent a lot of brands that offer sea legs, so its really a niche accessory for pontoons. The minimum standard is at least a 750 cold cranking amp battery, but other brands may require at least 850 cold cranking amps. But common sense says that the sea legs might be fine on a 18 mph cruiser. But it doesnt end with installation. Muddy underwater sediment and even high wind affect a sea leg's stability, so double-check these possible conditions before installing. If you have a tritoon, expect prices to soar towards $6,000 to $7,000 for the sea legs alone. This is one reason they are so convenient to use as they are compact, unlike lifts. Here's a general breakdown: For a two-tube pontoon boat, sea legs cost approximately$4,300. Post Sea-Legs tuck up to the pontoon deck bottom, meaning they do not drag in the water as you drive and the weight is evenly distributed throughout the length of the pontoon boat. Canopy Covers for Your Sea-Legs Canopy System Lake Area Docks & Lifts offers 3 canopy cover options for your Sea-Legs Canopy frame system - Shelterite Vinyl, HydroFend Fabric, and RECWater Fabrics. Smoke from the exhaust could be caused by contaminated fuel, a failure with the fuel injector, or incorrect oil levels which can be either too high or too low. Affects your pontoon's performance and towing capacity, as they add ~350 pounds Only fits pontoons between 18 and 30 feet Pontoon weight affects sea legs. If you hit something with the tube, especially the nose of the tube, you could crack it. Yet, one part you may not enjoy is having to get a boat lift every time youre not using it. Check with your state and local authorities to inquire exactly what permitsare needed. by garygve Sun May 24, 2015 4:38 pm, #15 A problem with these mechanical shifters could be a broken or stuck linkage. This model can be used with either twin or triple pontoon boats and uses heavy-duty 6" diameter aluminum tubing for superior strength and greater load carrying capacity. Adjustable Leveling Legs for boat lifts provide some conveniences that work well for a few boat lift owners, however it is important to note that consumers should always make sure that the amount of travel in any leg leveling system offered by their boat lift manufacturer is adequate for their seasonal water depth fluctuation. Its highly discouraged for pontoon boat owners to deploy their sea legs if the underwater conditions are too rocky. But they may be different and vary anywhere from a one-year to two-year warranty. Post So before you go ahead and buy a set of legs, make sure you check with your local coast guard and ask whether sea legs are legal in your area. Pontoon Tube Issues by babock Mon May 18, 2015 2:39 pm, #4 If you're considering buying either sea legs or hydraulic lifts, consider their additional advantages and disadvantages: Sea legs aren't a good fit for all pontoon owners. Each leg is connected to its own pump, providing faster extension and retraction. Hewitt's pontoon legs get your pontoon safely out of the water. If you notice any increase in temperature you should check for blockage near the engine or replenish the water in the cooling loop. RIBs & ribbing; Inflatable Boats; Engines & Props . 2005 Odyssey 525cl pontoon boat with sea legs - $10,500 (Maribel) 25 foot pontoon boat on a 2013 mid-America bunk trailer. 2014 Harris 22' Solstice Tri-toon Two large 18-inch x 48-inch pads support the pontoon on lake bottom. You should drive on a damaged prop as little as possible. 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