I have flown all sorts on floats and the most disapointing would be the 206.
You need to be a master to wiggle them off the water on hot days with near on full loads and I state NEAR on full loads. Awesome land A/C.
A shame they dont make new beavers these days. Have heard on turbine conversions on the beaver.
Maules are good but better be good at salt water management in particular on these guys and 180 series are pretty good as well.
I love floats and having a moment to my self now with a brewsky coz I reminising