Pontoon Boat Wheel Bracket

Bracket notes...

1. In my rush to get out the first batch, I forgot to drill the 1/4" holes for the springer clip (see first close-up photo). This clip keeps the wheel straight while you are rolling it on uneven terrain. If you don't use a clip or bolt, the wheel will turn slightly and you'll be rolling straight but your toon will be going left or right.

The 1/4" springer clips are available from Lowe's in the roll-out specialty hardware bins, or from Tractor Supply (TSC). All the toon sales guys have them too.

2. How to roll a toon: Grab the foot pegs and easily roll the toon backwards.

3. What size wheel to use: I used a 16" bike front wheel (with yoke) for Outcast-size tubes (up to 18" tubes). If you have the big Maxxon tubes, you will want a 20" to 24" wheel so the tubes won't drag the ground when you roll it.

4: Where to get a front bike wheel with yoke: I bought mine from a Goodwill store... they wanted $3, but it felt good to give them an extra donation.

5. If anyone ever breaks the welding on the bracket send me a PM.. I just made a super heavy-duty bracket.

Good luck...

All brackets have been shipped, except two. If you receive one and decide not to use it... please send me a PM so I can get it to someone else.

Thanks

got mine yesterday.

Thanks Riverman.

Roy

Did you get my PM?

AndreD - You're the last person that asked for a bracket. I shipped out all I had so I will build more sometime in February.

I'm all out of scrap Aluminum right now...

No Problem. I just wanted to make sure that you got my message.

Hey that is really cool, I would like 1 as well..Let mew know the details and cost fro shipping..

Thanx

Got mine the other day. Very nice. Thanks!!!!

I got mine on Monday and I am greatly appreciative. What do you fish for usually in your neck of the woods as I feel compelled to send you a "care" package. Thanks for going above and beyond the call as well as providing mounting and usage instructions as well. You are the MAN.

Ryan AKA Ryfly

I use lots of Woolly Buggers in NC for trout, and then fish for smallmouth in NC and VA in the warmer months.

I've had guys send me woolly buggers, dry flies, and even $3 cash for the shipping... thanks to all who did.

Sounds like someone here is pure class! Well done Riverman.

ATTENTION GUYS:

I will build another batch of wheel brackets beginning in about two weeks. Here's the initials of the guys on the list right now. If you do not intend to use the bracket, PLEASE pm me and save me some money. Thanks

RT
BK
AD
RL
GG
DW
LC
MY
ML
MH
TP
TK
MS
RE

Thanks

Oops,
Just saw your post with my initials so please disregard my previous message. I will wait patiently for the bracket.
Regards,
Rich Larson

Hey Riverman. This looks slick. I would love to have two, one for my wife and I. Let me know about the postage cost and I will send it to you.

Can't wait!

Riverman. you the man! If it is not too late, I'd love to get one too. I'm just outfitting my new (to me) pontoon boat and realized that it is heavier than I had expected. Let me know. Thanks.

I see my initials. Thanks Riverman.

Mike

OK guys... that's 12 more free brackets...

Anyone that wants one now will be on the after May 1st list.

I hope to have the twelve above completed and in the mail by the end of March.

(Work comes before play)

Working on the brackets again... will be mailing them out in a few days to the guys on the list above.