Cessna 180 on floats

[tazin river]

Good day folks

Wondering what are the alternatives for floats for a Cessna 180? Currently using edos 2870. Nothing wrong with mines but perhaps there are other options? Like something with compartments and a flat top to hold all on….

[scdriver]

Good day folks

Wondering what are the alternatives for floats for a Cessna 180? Currently using edos 2870. Nothing wrong with mines but perhaps there are other options? Like something with compartments and a flat top to hold all on….

I’ve flown the 2960s which didn’t have hatches or a flat top, probably basically the same as yours. I know the wip 3000s have hatches and a flat top but never flown them. I’d be willing to bet they handle bigger water better though

[TeePeeCreeper]

Owned a 57’ 180A operated on 2870’s for over a decade.

Helped give a buddy of mine his float rating on his 180 which was kitted out on almost brand new PK 3000’s last summer.

I was immediately sold. Flat tops, big hatches and very very forgiving…. but yikes! They are expensive.

All the best,

TPC

[speedstars]

You could try Wipline or Aerocet floats—they offer flat tops and storage compartments.
speed stars

[ABU]

Although not on a 180 but on my C185, I have flown several manufacturers of floats and I was blown away with the PK3500s. They are a little slower in the air but handle bigger water better than the rest, stronger than Whips but offer same flat top and big hatches and generally the most affordable.
I don't understand why they weren't were popular on commercial machines. Maybe slower and a bit heavier?