GREAT vid!! I saw your reply to a commenter saying you needed more flotation. Have you tried adding a couple inches to your verticals that attach to the pods? This would make a big difference. You could try different lengths before cementing them together.
@timhaddon70712 ай бұрын
Thanks - haven't been out this year yet, but may give that a try.
@travisscavone29203 ай бұрын
what sealant did u use to connect the pvc to the pontoon?
@timhaddon70713 ай бұрын
I used a Marine Adhesive Polyurethane Sealant from Home Depot.
@travisscavone29204 ай бұрын
i had an idea like this but i really like this idea man ty
@Stanpianoman-zs7gy5 ай бұрын
I've seen lots of diy videos on making these but I like yours the best.
@ALFarrell-kv6ok Жыл бұрын
That's the best and simplest design of the many examples I've seen. Possibly the least expensive also. And likely even lighter than most. Thanks for posting it.
@bboyteacher Жыл бұрын
This is so cool! Tim what are the measurements of the pipes and how did you connect to the middle of the floaters? Thanks! Where did you get the pins (what are they called)?
@timhaddon7071 Жыл бұрын
Hello. You can search the Home Depot site for Security Pins. There should be a number of them you can use. For the floats I just used the largest PVC I could find at Home Depot. For the others I went with 1/2" and 3/4". I cut holes in the floats for tight fit and used cement to seal the connection so water could not enter.
@punasurf4697 Жыл бұрын
Getting ready to do something similar but I'm going to add upright pole holders to the middle support pvc. Thanks for the video.
@user-dw1hg2jx6x Жыл бұрын
Can you still paddle when the stabilizers are wide
@timhaddon7071 Жыл бұрын
Hello Pete, On my setup I have had no issues paddling. Thanks
@aladrasullivan9018 Жыл бұрын
Tie strap you a big ass pool noodle to them,and you got better floatation!
@na-fd8pf Жыл бұрын
Dang! I waisted money before I found your video. Great idea thanks
@tonyrobles8114 Жыл бұрын
Excellent idea, Tim. Thank you for a simple and flexible installation. Tony R
@jedidias7091 Жыл бұрын
Lol you kno what this is not the prettiest but who cares , I'm with you on that. I don't want it permanent. Scotty mount idea plus PVC holders looks sleek but this is very inexpensive and quick to make . Going on the river don't need all this stuff and this set up is very fast to break down or assemble. Great idea . Do they work as they should ? Slow the kayak down much ? Stable standing ?
@timhaddon7071 Жыл бұрын
Hello. Thanks for the comment. It did just ok. It could use some more stability so I would probably find a way to keep compressed air on the floats or wrap extra floaters around them for more stability. The concept is great. Just need more in the floats.
@danielwagner6290 Жыл бұрын
That's exactly how I would do it. We think alike but you did it first. Great job and video.
@stevenscott9750 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea, I might copy 👌🏻
@michaelcrawford75842 жыл бұрын
Awesome idea. Nice and cheap. What is that strip of metal with the holes in it that goes around the fixed piece of pipe that screws into the kayak called? Can i get it at most hardware stores? I'm guessing you could just use rubber washers as a seal for the screws to keep water out when it rains, etc. Great video and thanks.
@timhaddon70712 жыл бұрын
You can get it at Home Depot. It is a galvanized hanger strap.
@michaelcrawford75842 жыл бұрын
thanks
@cooksadventures87482 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim, do you think pressuring the pvc floaters would help for floatation? The back of my kayak sits way too low in the water and the front sits damn near out of the water, so I wanna put a valve stem in the floater and pressurize it to like 30 pounds to lift the back of the kayak up a couple inches. Do you think that would help or is that overkill?
@timhaddon70712 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a great concept. Just need to seal the pressure in.
@michaelfrancis17152 жыл бұрын
What do you use to connect the bigger piece to the smaller piece?
@timhaddon70712 жыл бұрын
I used a threaded connector. Made hole slightly smaller for tight fit and added sealant.
@just1smothie2 жыл бұрын
Well made. but does it work? Can't really know without seeing it on the water.
@waynedavies31852 жыл бұрын
On my canoe, I have mine spread out 3 ft from the hull ( a distance of at least, half the length of my canoe, across from air blatter on one side to the other blatter on the other side. side). I might add, I made mine with two equally sized air blatters for each side (one located, just above the other, per side). Only one blatter lightly skims the water per side, on a smooth lake. If for some reason, one blatter goes under, there's another blatter of equal value, and size, right above it, to add more stability, if and when it's needed.
@waynedavies31852 жыл бұрын
Having your(shall we call them "PCV air blatters", so close to the hull, may only slightly help prevent tip overs, while standing in your kayak. It depends on both your weight ( and those joining you, and how tall yo stand that has to be factored in. If your a 6 ft. male, then I would spread the air blatters out father away from the hull. The way you have them set, a 275 lb male, could still tip over your kayak, and fall in, by the way you have it set-up. Your height, and weight while standing, will overpower the amount of air that's inside the blatters to prevent you from flipping over, or being tossed out of the kayak. It may work well while sitting down, but once you stand, those home-made pontoons, won't help you as much as they would while sitting. If your a tall male, and have plenty of weight, I'd spread those air blatter's out quite a bit more, so you are more stable while standing.
@mickclee68292 жыл бұрын
*Very well-made, stable, comfortable **enjoyable.fishing** recommend love that everything fits in bag. Easy to paddle for single person as well, however might be too heavy to carry by one.*
@michaelshaw54812 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry it won't work
@alardon11262 жыл бұрын
That is exactly what I need. Are you still using the kayak? How's it holding up? Thanks..
@timhaddon70712 жыл бұрын
Need to make some adjustments but still using.
@TennisOnion2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations this is the most simple and practical solution I have seen to date for a variety of reasons. I will definitely consider this mod on my kayak.
@metalwood72252 жыл бұрын
I couldnt agree more
@leondiaz9322 жыл бұрын
I espect to do almost the same idea, but with a spike shape in front of the pipes to move forward easy. Thanks for the video.
@readyplayer56612 жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea!
@scar2967003 жыл бұрын
So glad i found this video
@Essence222213 жыл бұрын
Is this a bed frame from Puffy too?
@timhaddon70713 жыл бұрын
No - just the mattress. The frame is from my old sleep number.
@Essence222213 жыл бұрын
@@timhaddon7071 Thank U!
@carolurban14583 жыл бұрын
What an awesome way to make them. Love the pin idea!
@FloydCAdams3 жыл бұрын
Just saw the video and I think it's a great idea. Did you happen to have a measurement and cutting list for the PVC? Looks like 1" and 3" PVC but can't really tell.
@vebelostotsky3 жыл бұрын
Very nice design! 👍
@chrisparker23603 жыл бұрын
best I have seen to date. I have just bought a lifetime kayak and was looking at all types of outriggers. I think though I would use large marine fenders and incorporate your extension tubing idea. Was thinking as well using spring loaded clips instead of a bolt and secure these to the kayak so if I accidentally dropped them they don't end up at the bottom of the ocean.. I also like the idea of bringing the outriggers close to the hull when paddling. Questions: 1) What depth is best to keep the riggers just in the water, 2)what angle should they be to hull (same angle to the hull? Or something different.).
@99birdnutz3 жыл бұрын
Does the duck seal hold the transducer tight during transit (on/off top of vehicle), or do you have to pull it out beforehand? Thanks for video.
@robertotesta4933 жыл бұрын
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@wei90703 жыл бұрын
Great idea . Love it
@douglastardiff18273 жыл бұрын
love it ill be making them for my kayak
@coreybusby56333 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@moonprincess98123 жыл бұрын
Thank You I enjoyed the full unboxing Good job & with the $300 OFF how much was it total? I'm thinking about trying a box mattress
@timhaddon70713 жыл бұрын
Hello Amanda, I just got the standard puffy mattress - Twin XL. It was $525.
@thadramberg65233 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Tim! I recently ordered one and am just curious of what other real people think about it, not people paid actors in those commercials. Hope you're getting good sleep!
@timhaddon70713 жыл бұрын
Exactly. I am happy with it. Especially for the price.
@mdee8604 жыл бұрын
Yay! You represented normal people opening a Puffy! Scissors people, no box cutters!!!
@ubercop20004 жыл бұрын
i like this one the most
@The5thKeeper4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks for your time and for helping others. God bless you.
@timhaddon70714 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jamesh36334 жыл бұрын
What size PVC slides inside what size nice and snug like that? Also, how do you prevent water from getting inside the pontoons from the pin holes?
@timhaddon70714 жыл бұрын
Hello James. The pvc is a 1” inside diameter that slides into a 1 1/4” inside diameter. I haven’t had any problems with water getting into the pipes, but I guess you could plug the hole at the end of the L shaped pipe that goes into the float at the connection.
@jamesh36334 жыл бұрын
@@timhaddon7071 thanks buddy
@buggyoutdoors34 жыл бұрын
Ik this is an old vid but if you could answer id like to know how the middle pvc doesnt slide side to side
@timhaddon70714 жыл бұрын
Hello. The middle fits into the grooves and I bought the metal clamping tape and screwed it over the ends of pipe and the into the kayak. They are tight enough that the middle pipe does not budge at all.
@OutdoorsmansParadise4 жыл бұрын
have you tried it without putting water in the conatainer ? Just curious if it works better the way you have it rather than mounting the transducer directly to the bottom of the kayak like ive seen other people do.
@timhaddon70714 жыл бұрын
I've only used it inside the container. The container bottom is cut out and the transducer is sealed pretty good to the bottom of the boat inside the container. I have put water in the container and left it out and don't notice that much of a difference that I can tell. Seems to be accurate either way.
@dattruong21384 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Very informative. Good job👍. This will be a game changer for me
@timhaddon70714 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dat. Hope it works out for you!
@thepurpleroom2223 жыл бұрын
@@timhaddon7071 This Is THE BEST Kayack OutRigger Video EVER!! 😮 Is It Possible For You To List Everything You Bought For This Project? Cause I Wanna Do The SAME Thing To MY Kayack, And I'm NEW To Self Construction..😮
@bobbydobbs61254 жыл бұрын
Your losing me with the duct seal and still needing to add water for the transducer. Maybe s others I have seen the transducer is placed with some type of marine goop and works fine. It was my plan now I’m not sure.
@timhaddon70714 жыл бұрын
Hello. It's been my experience that the transducer is more accurate without air pockets in the seal. I add water to fill all holes and any bubbles. It's more accurate than not adding water. Just my experience.
@waynegingerich83234 жыл бұрын
Did you just make it even with the bottom or how did you know how high to make them?
@timhaddon70714 жыл бұрын
Without them the water line was just about even with the molded crease on the side of the kayak. So I put the floats to be just under the crease on the kayak knowing that would submerge most of the float and help stabilize.
@sean194 жыл бұрын
Hi . Bloody great idea. Just wish I'd seen this before splashing out £179.00 on a pair of stabilizes 🤣🤣. Will be sharing this amongst my WhatsApp group . Thanks for your great cheap design. Sean
@timhaddon70714 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sean. I hope it helps someone to go a little cheaper. I couldn't believe how much they were to buy.
@sean194 жыл бұрын
@@timhaddon7071 hi again . I did share this amongst my group and they were very impressed. Looks like I'm the only one who will be out of pocket 🙈🙈🙈🙈 . I have however bourght a pair of bison marine . Their bloody fantastic.
@aussie66394 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea and simple, just a quick question, how did you determine the length of the horizontal pvc out and how long at the 90 degree elbow to water line please
@timhaddon70714 жыл бұрын
For the length out from boat I did the max it would go out which is determined by how much of the pipe will fit inside the pipe to secure it close to boat. As for depth I used the water line on the kayak side and tested it a couple of times to determine how long to have the 45 degree elbow.