Watercraft

So I was doing some research and wondering if anyone used this or a similar craft to Navigate whitewater with and if this craft would be able to withstand some big water.  Would somthing like this negotiate the Yough?  just looking for some opinion. 
 

if either of your avatars came with hell i would buy without doubt

Loomis, I have owned a couple of those pontoon boats but have not used it on whitewater. 

Most of these pontoon boats can be used on Class I and II waters and boats are made for higher classes, they just cost more (and have larger tubes).

As I recall the Yough has several classes of stretches so you should plan accordingly.

 
Here are some places you can do some research.

http://www.jpwinc.com/

http://www.bigskyfishing.com/inflatable-boats/compare-kayak-raft.shtm

http://www.northforkoutdoors.com/


I can recommend a Dave Scadden because I have one but there are many good boats of this type. 

Loomis - I have the Waterskeeter Inflatable Pontoon that is available in the Orvis Catalog and have used it quite a bit for the last four years.  I've used it in many different places, but never in "true" whitewater.  It's excellent for lakes and bigger rivers like French, etc.  I did use it on the ocean in the Outer Banks, and it wasn't too bad, but then again I'm 25 and pretty active.  But I would definitely recommend them, they're really a good time, and I've definitely increased my catching.
 

 
 

Dealinsteel,  Do you think the pontoon you got is better for the water you fish or would a sit on top kayak be better?  I have been looking to get something for lakes rivers and bigger creeks and came to the decision on a hobie outback, but do you think the pontoon you have is better?  how much was it?  Why did you chose it over a kayak?

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Dealinsteel,  Do you think the pontoon you got is better for the water you fish or would a sit on top kayak be better?  I have been looking to get something for lakes rivers and bigger creeks and came to the decision on a hobie outback, but do you think the pontoon you have is better?  how much was it?  Why did you chose it over a kayak?

TransAm, If I may comment because I own all of the above, a Prijon (sit-in) Touring yak, a Hobie Outback Fisherman, a Dave Scadden pontoon plus some canoes.

Each had it's own claim to fame. Each has strong points as well as weaknesses.  There is no perfect boat if you fish varying waters. If I had only one boat though it would be the pontoon.

You can spend varying amounts of money on pontoons but buy the best you can afford. You can get them as cheap as a couple hunders bucks with steel frames and innertube quality airbags but you do not want one.  You definately want an aluminum frame, a hard type seat (not the folding soft type), and quality pontoons.  The latter being very important cuz if you rip one or get one that will not last, they almost cost the price of the boat to replace.  Plus you don't want to try to float on only one inflated so get good pontoons!!  (Be careful not to over-inflate on a sunny day.  You could blow one as they expand in the heat.)

My second favorite boat is the Hobie.  I've used it on lakes, rivers, creeks and saltwater.  A great performer but If I get another I might try the new Hobie Adventure.