My $200 Homemade Pontoon Boat Build Part 2

[@chuckcrabbe3253]

Pontoon Boat $200, giving those young men a lifetime of memories with their dad priceless. I wish we had more dad's like this one. There would be a lot less problems in our world.

[@charlesharring4735]

I think it cost most than $200 though at least according to www.makerspl.com/lists/5b973af2c6c6f0514ca344db

[@guyguy4450]

You need to get a sticker to put on the boat that says.. " the boat sunk so i took the dock" lol That will be more like a party barge. All you gotta do is dock it any where close to the shore and everyone will tie up to you lol..so awesome bro ...so awesome...i might even make one with my kiddos. .thanks man

[@piccolosun1025]

when i was a kid i was like the dad always making stuff

[@DavidSanchez-uo2cn]

Thinking the same, adventure with their dad priceless. And the build Simply BEAUTIFUL...

[@topbrasstv8867]

You should add a wooden canopy and put a tarp over it. When you're out on a hot day yknow

[@jarrodbath2375]

What your inadvertently teaching those boys will last them a lifetime. Good ole country boy can do !!! 🇺🇸👍🏻✌🏼

[@chud327]

Amen to that and I hope so. Thanks so much for watching.

[@noonereally5926]

You sir,,have my respect. Awesome boat,awesome family.awesome video. Most importantly,,awesome memories. My hat is off to all of you.

[@chud327]

I love that comment, that is what it is all about. Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@racinjayson76h98]

Who in their right mind would give this a thumbs down. Keep it up

[@topbrasstv8867]

People who are jealous that they can't do this themselves.

[@kiethjohnson2706]

They LAME

[@jackpinesavage1628]

This reminds me of the adventures of Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn on the Mississippi River. Long after you're gone, your boys will remember these days. Good times. Thanks for making these videos, chud327.

[@chud327]

I get the Huck Fin comment a lot. I hope the boys never forget, girls too. Thanks so much for all the positive comments, you have made my day.

[@jmccracken491]

I like your guys style you opened the cooler and NO BEER smart man raising his men right.

[@chud327]

You will see root beer in the cool, but that is as bad as we get... thanks so much for the awesome comment and for watching.

[@dockspa]

Love watching good videos like yours Chub. We made lots of rafts when we were younger as we were raised on a small river. We used a lot of tractor tire innertubes and ropes. Plastic barrels weren't around back in dinosaur days. Vee the front and put a couple benches on it! Good job!

[@softmetals3702]

cheap money and all that family fun,thumbs up guys

[@chud327]

Thanks so much, we just went last week for part 5 and I am already to go again. Thanks for watching.

[@Cat39391]

i would add an umbrella hole to put an umbrella so you have some shade LOL ...good job love the project ...im sure the kids did too

[@chud327]

Great suggestion and keep watching. Thanks again.

[@disco07]

Glad to see u covered one of the boat holes. Trim molding on the edges good. A battery operated drill would be nice. Pontoon boats are by nature slow, so leave early. Very good work! Fo reals dudes.

[@chud327]

It is slow, but I am working on that. I put a 9.9 Johnson on it in episode #5. I hope you will check out the whole playlist and thanks for watching.

[@tazzthedoodle7861]

I'd bring a sling shot next time to fix that wasps nest. Thanks for the video it's good to spend time with the kids they grow up so fast.

[@chud327]

You are right about how fast the kids grow up... Got to get #2 build before they are all grown and gone. Thanks so much for watching.

[@mrchubbyfella9421]

This is absolutely kick ass ! Good father here guys

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and I hope you will keep watching the series. Episode #4 is my favorite and I hope to build a bigger and better in the spring. Thanks so much for watching.

[@cohenhall-77]

I think would be a good Idea to but a v on the front barrels so it will push the water out of the faster

[@chud327]

I have been brainstorming on how to do exactly what you are talking about, even when the boat was just in my head. I will see what I can come up with. Thanks for watching.

[@checkforfleas9452]

chud327 I wanna say might as well use some plywood bud. It floats already so that won't be an issue

[@checkforfleas9452]

chud327 or u might try finding something like the barrels and be able to cut it up into that type of shape and epoxy it or something

[@texasstudios29]

Just go get some Cheap Sheet Metal, Form a cone shape silicone and screw it to the barrels then Spray foam inside. then it will cut the water.

[@TTV3191]

@@texasstudios29 Haha im 5 months behind....I just said the same thing on the first video.

[@mitchstreetman9935]

In your setting, a Red Wiggler Worm Farm would be perfect for bringing home something to eat, instead of a Family looking for something to eat. Kiddie Pool, Rabbit Manure & 1 Lb. of R W Worms ordered on-line. My Wife & I averaged 40 perch per hr. You have the perfect fishing boat.

[@chud327]

That would be cool and thanks for watching.

[@whitewolfhunter6467]

I like the pontoon boat and I believe that I am going to build one for the family

[@Everyonesunclewill]

That’s awesome . Shows the boys when using your head you can do any thing .

[@chud327]

I hope they are picking something up from there dad, that is where I picked up most of what I know... Thanks for watching.

[@Everyonesunclewill]

chud327 I live in Saint George your very close to me I think

[@Everyonesunclewill]

Was that traders hill?

[@chud327]

William Swanson yep, I am over in Callahan.

[@timbrwolf1121]

Loving the firehouse pickle buckets!!! My favorite sub shop!

[@chud327]

Mine too and thanks for watching.

[@jimcatx3090]

Great job on the cheap I love it get some Thomson water seal on that deck it will last a long time I use a 5lb weight from my old gym set as my anchor you should get a fire extinguisher and flairs for your dry box

[@chud327]

I like the idea of a fire extinguisher and I did put sealer on in a later video. Thanks so much for watching.

[@chuckcrabbe3253]

Making those memories. Good man.

[@chud327]

Great point and we just went yesterday to make more. video coming soon. Thanks for watching.

[@paullarsen1330]

A small motor and a pontoon boat would be ideal for those of us wanting to explore lake shores and gently flowing rivers.. and not interested in setting speed records or bouncing from wave top to wave top. I am over 20 by a few decades and like to enjoy stuff.

[@chud327]

Exploring is what I am into too. Thanks again.

[@borfishing7690]

Looks like you have it moving pretty good. I’m impressed with how functional it is.

[@chud327]

Me too, but I didn't get a top speed for you... I will try to get that top speed for you tomorrow and put that in update #3. Thanks for watching.

[@blech71]

My buddy did a similar design and he ended up getting a bunch of expanding foam (fire retarder type) and he filled his barrels. The idea was if he took water on it would still float. Ended up puncturing his barrels and it worked. It listed pretty hard but it stayed up to be able to get home. He rolled some aluminum shapes on the front and back and that helped with drag in the water and we gained a little speed as well.... it looked like shit but it def worked for what we were using it for... back in the creeks to get to the crappie :) Love the vids man! Keep up the good work

[@chud327]

Wow, great idea. I am hopping that if a barrel is breached, the other 5 will remain intact until I get to the boat ramp. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelanderson1859]

Glad to hear you were able to save the beer.

[@chud327]

I don't know what you mean, there was just water in the cooler... Thanks so much for watching.

[@captainmorgan2314]

I'm loving these punching videos you should put something in front of the barrels to push the water off for less water resistance

[@captainmorgan2314]

Pontoon

[@chud327]

I am loving it so much, we are suppose to leave 6 in the morning for another adventure. I have been brainstorming on how to do exactly what you are talking about, even when the boat was just in my head. I will see what I can come up with. Thanks for watching.

[@mrhim5629]

Wow that boat has so many functions great video

[@chud327]

Tomorrow we are supposed to do some spring hoping, magnet fishing, and maybe some actual fishing. One day, I want to carry mowers on it, maybe one at a time. There are so more uses for it... Thanks for watching.

[@madaleine0n864]

That's nice Information about boat building woods ; what the treated lumber is = yellow pine,which is substitute for oak,was used wood ship framing. Curious thing has come to pass,is the availability of white spruce...which is deemed a boat Building wood..in the classic books. That is thoes white 2×4 lumber you see...at home depot...ect. Canada has put it on the market ,it at one time it was not so available. White Spruce is quite strong and light, it's knots aren't huge like Douglas fir...( which can also be used for framing,but needs gusset s..ect careful const.) This is a good demonstration of the power of bouyancy, that deck must weigh 200 lbs ...pluss people and motor fuel.....

[@chud327]

That was cool info and thanks for watching.

[@TheSinisterElf]

you should make the front of the barrels more hydrodynamic , and I suggest wrapping the strapping around the 2x4 s .the screws will never stay tight , if you wrapped the strapping around the board then bolted it to its self on one side then on the other side you could use a turnbuckle , that way you could tighten or loosen as needed

[@chud327]

I you watch episode #4, my favorite episode, the front cut through the water much better. Turnbuckles would be nice and thanks so much for watching.

[@richiecasuccio2497]

Looks like a great time with the kids , however a whole infantry of Marines couldn’t push me in that water!

[@chud327]

It was fun and funny! Thanks again.

[@user-MRG1130]

The original Florida, Georgia, line!

[@heathschwab]

I'm jelloius but y'all keep having fun. God bless

[@sebastiendurand9367]

Would like to see how you connected and supported the bigger motor onto that foot. And what horse power was the foot from. Awesome video. Maybe you start making those pontoons and selling them. I am sure many would enjoy getting on the water.

[@chud327]

I have a video or two of making it, but I have to guess the side of the foot. I think it was about a 20 horse Johnson. I have thought about making and selling these boat, I mean, I only need so many myself, but they are fun to build. Thanks for watching.

[@choppersrule1]

Great job on the pontoon boat mate looks like a lot of fun. Have a great day Mark

[@berghundkennel41]

dude great use of motor parts!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much, they were basically free... Thanks so much for watching.

[@stevenbramschreiber2229]

to add additional life to those metal straps, use flex seal spray to any parts that come into contact with water..just a thought!!

[@chud327]

That is a good idea, I have it sitting on the ground right now, that may not be the best idea.... Thanks for watching.

[@bradmundies425]

Should have used industrial zip ties to hold on the pontoons. Zip ties work for everything. Cool pontoon.

[@chud327]

We did that on my PVC kayak and, of course, people fussed. I am currently working on a barrel kayak, video coming soon, you will probably see some zip ties on it. Thanks so much for watching.

[@countryboylife5546]

Great job 👍

[@chud327]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching. BTW, I picked up a bigger engine for it last night, that video will be out soon...

[@mikew2046]

Fun memorable adventure, great build Now you have a place to put your mini house build...lol

[@chud327]

Thanks so much, I hope to build a tiny house just for pontoon boat #2. thanks for watching.

[@airborne501]

The deck has enough room to bring camping gear. You and family could park a long the way and camp on the shore.

[@chud327]

That would be cool and thanks so much for watching.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

genius boat and 4 lo bucks cant be beat.....also ur voice and sense of humour remind me of tim farmer with kentucky afield...he was raised around grayson ky...were u?...haha, but great boat, good ur boys aint in front of a cell phone 2.....

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

havent seen ur 3rd video, but its next...1 idea that is often overlooked...a small or large tow behind...they work really well with boats especialy at low speeds..alot of volume can be carried...quick detatch...4 moving/transportation and can be used as a 2nd station 4 fishing, netting and overnight stays and as a lifeboat..[doubtful necessary but it would do]..many other uses and can easily be left behind for light trips....

[@chud327]

I am actually thinking of build #2 longer and wider. If I do, then #1 could be my tow behind. Thanks so much for watching and for the comment.

[@chud327]

You are so right! I am from northeast Florida, born and raised. The boys don't have phones yet, but this does get them off of games and out of the house. Thanks so much for watching and for the humor word!

[@matthewbarnes7075]

You should use sheet metal or plastic to build more of a sloped angle infront of the pontoons. It will help you go alot faster and reduce drag! Really cool to see how you've built this, even thinking of building myself one now.

[@captainmorgan2314]

I agree he should do that

[@chud327]

I have been brainstorming on how to do exactly what you are talking about, even when the boat was just in my head. I will see what I can come up with and I feel you should build one, everyone should, who could use this? Thanks for watching.

[@chud327]

Me too and thanks.

[@noredline83]

Damnit, now I want raviolis

[@chud327]

Funny, we used to take them every time we went out on that boat... thanks for watching.

[@davidpedder9048]

You should build some sort of a slant nose if front of the front barrles, Help you cut through the water

[@ljaysperspective1775]

Great project! and the son helps awesome! Nice vid

[@chud327]

Thanks for watching. BTW, Part 7 comes out in the morning.

[@richardlentner8619]

Good job as always , love watching your videos thank you

[@chud327]

Wait until you see part 3, I hope it are in you near future... And today, for part 4, I put some angles on in front of the barrels to cut through the water better. That video should be out next week. Thanks for watching and for the nice words.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I have a magnet for magnet fishing have you ever caught anything with anything?. When I first got mine I bought two and I had one in each hand. I got the moments too close to each other and I lost a bunch of skin

[@chud327]

I found a bunch of random metal stuff like nails and rebar. I found a kitchen knife once. And on the day of this video, the boy found a nice Estwing hammer. I meant to put it in the video, but missed it. Thanks so much for watching.

[@barrylitchfield250]

When I first saw the 2 x 6 or 2 x 8 lumber laid out as a deck on top of the frame I thought, "I wonder how much that thing is going to weigh, and if he'll be able to move it. Maybe it just looked like 2x6 or 2x8, and was the 1" deck boards instead.

[@chud327]

That would have been heavy... Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@chrissy1310]

Coolest dad ever!!!

[@chud327]

I try and coolest comment ever. Thanks for watching.

[@np939427a]

You need to make some fiberglass cones for the front so it does not create so much drag, There is long tail shafts on flee,bay you could fit onto that engine so you can go into shallower water without messing up the prop for $250 bucks, Great job tho!

[@chud327]

The are on and it did much better. Thanks and part 4 just came out, I hope you will check it out and tell me what you think. Thanks for watching.

[@davidbean5807]

Just saw episode 2 and you did good.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much, it was a blast.

[@allenmckinney9533]

Theres a patio umbrella at Rural King thats something like 7x15ft and is only about $75. That would look awesome on that boat.

[@chud327]

That would be so sweet, it would cover the whole boat and then some... Then we could turn it sideways and use it as a sail... Thanks for watching.

[@barrettkoch1]

I noticed how you had to re-tighten the metal straps on the barrels and was wondering if this was a frequent issue? If this continued to cause problems, how did you ultimately fix it?

[@chud327]

I had the boat about a year and only had to tighten a couple of straps once. Thanks for watching.

[@roberthinkel1403]

You should make a video camping overnight on the boat.

[@chud327]

That would be so cool! Let me think on it. I have to find somewhere low on gators, or build a gator proof cage to get into. Thanks for watching and for the suggestion.

[@bam1x502]

Great vid! 👍🏻

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@natureboy6410]

Wish my health would let me do something like this, anything really, with my two special needs boys. I love them so much.

[@chud327]

They would love that, I could easily sell you mine so that I can build a bigger and better this spring. thanks for watching.

[@natureboy6410]

@@chud327 that would be awesome brother. ;-) But you and I live to far apart and the boys and I are barely making it, living hand to mouth as it is. Catch a big cat for me. ;-)

[@chud327]

I will try to catch something in it for you...

[@natureboy6410]

@@chud327 cool. Good luck, have fun. ;-)

[@butchc7650]

Yes I agree on the front Vees conical on the front of the barrels use some kind of PVC or something like that so that it doesn't Bend and not been back you would probably get much better speed out of your motor just a suggestion

[@chud327]

I have been brainstorming on how to do exactly what you are talking about, even when the boat was just in my head. I will see what I can come up with. Thanks for watching.

[@chevy0771]

How long did you make that boat? And what are your measurements on it.

[@chud327]

I could do it in a week or less, but I kept running out of money (something about not having a job...) so I would do a little here and a little there. The boat is 13'8" X 8'. Thanks for watching.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Make some plans for that thing I would love to make that boat

[@chud327]

Can you make it from the descriptions in part one. I am also planning to do a video that covers all 10 episodes in one video...

[@zyeclark1943]

Hey mate can I ask why u used wood as a frame and not aluminium

[@piccolosun1025]

make someing to go on front for the pontoons to cutt the drag

[@chud327]

Coming up in episode #4, thanks for watching.

[@redwood1957]

What river is that? Lots of tannins in it. good job

[@chud327]

That is the St. Mary's between Florida and Georgia. Thanks for watching.

[@erogyerb1235]

Not a math guy, have to wonder why the need to change anything! At that speed why put a pointed nose? HA, or a spoiler on the back? Fuctionality is the intent and the attraction of your build. Your kids will continue your ethics of hard work work, thrift, and play logic as they go forward in life. Keeping things simple is harder to do that you think. Good job, thanks for sharing.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@vonscheer3993]

Is your boat still holding together? How much do you use it?

[@chud327]

I assume so, i actually sold both but plan to make #3 soon as I find or build a pontoon trailer. . Thanks for watching.

[@Stallion_of_italians1]

So how much of a big deal is it to load and unload the boat into the water without a trailer that's specifically made for a pontoon because I'm having a really tough time finding a spontaneous Pacific trailer?

[@chud327]

It was a pain the first few times, then I started lowering the trailer in deeper and it was a piece of cake. That is the hold up on my third build, find a pontoon trailer that is cheap and good enough to use. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@Stallion_of_italians1]

@@chud327 if you lower a utility trailer Into the water won't it break the lights because they won't be waterproof?

[@justincarter8655]

Is this in Hilliard fl? Love the low budget boat

[@chud327]

It was built in Callahan and tested in Hilliard, so yes, I guess so. I also guess you are from Hilliard? Thanks so much for watching.

[@justincarter8655]

Yes sir I used to Live in Hilliard now in Macclenny love that river hopefully see ya around one day

[@chud327]

If you do, be sure to introduce yourself.

[@RandomVideosInFlorida]

That boat would go fast with a 15hp Yamaha outboard on it. That’s what I use on my flat front John boat

[@chud327]

Yeah, pretty much any boat motor would be faster than what I am using. However, mine was super cheap, fun, and still better than paddling. Thanks for watching.

[@RandomVideosInFlorida]

chud327 oh I know what you mean. Definitely beats paddling 👍

[@whitewolfhunter6467]

I like the theme and you did a neat job of it but you blew all bye dropping the frgn pairs. A smart boy like you should have known that you would for sure bruise them

[@chud327]

The pairs were not yet ripe, the were still a bit hard and hard to bruise. thanks for watching.

[@whitewolfhunter6467]

O well I got the idea that if they were falling out of the tree they would be rather ripe

[@carboylawnboy1485]

it looks like it works pretty good

[@chud327]

It is working great, just took it out again yesterday. That video will be out soon. Thanks for watching.

[@carlyoung8657]

yaw living a great life

[@chud327]

Amen and thanks for watching.

[@bwyyy7306]

Nice build

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@ozarkartistavygrey]

I love you guys!!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and love your comment!! Thanks for watching!!

[@FMFx23]

I want to attempt this have u had issue with law enforcement or anything ?

[@chud327]

I had one pull me over for a routine inspection, no issues. Had another say I was going too fast in a spring river. No issues with the boat. I just made sure it was legal an had all my safety stuff. Thanks for watching.

[@ethanutter7971]

Put a bigger prop on the original 2 stroke has more rpm than the 4 but the 4 stroke has more torque allowing for a bigger prop

[@abelflores3752]

U r very creative

[@chud327]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching.

[@justinphillips7284]

How'd you hook up the lawn mower engine to a lower unit!?

[@chud327]

I think I have a couple of old video on it if you search "chud327 homemade boat motor". Thanks for watching.

[@boysrback5690]

Bring some big rachet straps incase those metal straps break. They break easy after movement.

[@chud327]

I try to keep the ones that hold it on the trailer, in the boat. Thanks for watching.

[@richiecasuccio2497]

Oh and by the way great Pontoon boat!

[@chud327]

Thanks, I am loving it, thanks for watching.

[@malvinjayungui1528]

Is this possible at sea?? Or only for river?

[@chud327]

I have taken my in the ocean, but not on the waves part. I would probably do ok, but I am not ready to test the ocean. I see boat that come from Cuba that a lot less impressive. thanks for watching and be sure to check out my second build, it was bigger and better.

[@redneckbryon]

Advantage to that 12-HP that your running, you have a charging system for your trolling motor battery.

[@chud327]

That is so true and thanks for watching.

[@adama.schitt6568]

That looks like you're living in paradise. Does LE ever trouble you about being on the bridge footings?

[@chud327]

Thanks and they probably would if they were to see us. Thanks for watching.

[@joshuasavage7859]

I got questions how you did the registration on that homemade pontoon 🤔🤔🤔

[@chud327]

I went to the DMV and said homemade boat and they handled the rest. It was about 30 minutes and $32. Thanks for watching.

[@joshuasavage7859]

@@chud327 ok good I dint know that thanks and nice work

[@paulatkinson4439]

@@chud327 did you have to have water patrol check & approve this fine vessel ?

[@chud327]

Good question, no one ever asked to see the boat. They just took my money and gave me my sticker. Thanks for watching.

[@paulatkinson4439]

@@chud327 Here in Missouri, they CAN get ugly over boating safety. A couple yrs ago, Po-Po (water patrol) had a DUI guy cuffed up while transporting in the boat. The "PERP" fell out & drowned.

[@michaelcardona3678]

Take wood with a brad nailer Cotton and cloth/leather staple gun ...make seats

[@michaelcardona3678]

Use the biggest screws and lugnuts to sicure them down. Or make a steel frame that gets nailed to the boat deck and make steel frames with a plasma cutter and welding gun... If you got tools like that...if not..you really should invest lol

[@chud327]

Good suggestion. I have a boat seat already on getting ready for update #5, coming soon. I also found a bimini top and some rod holder today. Thanks for watching.

[@undertakerWelch]

Hey cool boat but u should think about putting not sure what to call it on the frt of the barrels make it so that it goes through the water with very little resistance 3 pieces of sheet metal one on each side of the barrel and one on the bottom so it slides through the water..like a real pontoon boat sorry like one u would buy from a boat store

[@chud327]

I have been brainstorming on how to do exactly what you are talking about, even when the boat was just in my head. I will see what I can come up with. Thanks for watching.

[@bigcountry5045]

you need to make some cones to go on the front of the barrels so it goes through the water easy'er, and the motor wouldnt have to work so hard ... and a solar battery charger . 1

[@chud327]

two super suggestions!!! The first one is already done, you can see it on my Facebook (chud Channel) or wait for the video on Tuesday... Thanks so much for watching.

[@bboge762]

MAKE SOME POINT CAPS TO PUT ON THE FRONT TANKS TO HELP THEM CUT THRU THE WATER.

[@chud327]

Please check out episode #4 to see my solution and thanks so much for watching.

[@giboron]

where did you get or buy the magnet

[@MrEzoperator]

Thank you for sharing

[@chud327]

You are so welcome. Thanks so much for watching.

[@elshaghol9432]

i think you should paint the wood with non color varnish to protect it from water

[@chud327]

It is treated, but that is a good idea. Thanks for watching.

[@elshaghol9432]

chud327 i am watching all another parts.. how many parts are them ?? ... i have a question:: is in your city you must have license to drive this boat ???? in my city (cairo)it is difficult to take license😳

[@chud327]

There are 4 parts with a 5 coming out in a couple of weeks. Yes the boat has to be registered and have a title to use it with an engine on it. It was super easy and cheap here.

[@kennethmullen7183]

Hey chud327....was just wondering what in the world is wrong with the water...it looked nasty? I enjoy your videos and sub to your channel. I really enjoy it when you were burning rubber on the good ole truck...you ever do that anymore?

[@chud327]

The water is dark for the leaves that fall in it. Tannic acid, reminds me of tea. Thanks so much for subbing and for watching. I will try to do another burn out soon. BTW, I just changed the tires on that truck, video coming soon.

[@kennethmullen7183]

chud327 hi chud327...thank you for responding...I never thought about the leaves...makes sense...I will be waiting for your next video....2 thumbs up...again thank you for your response...take care chud327!

[@shipwrecked2006]

suewanee?i thought you were around gainsville now im starting to think your closer to me in wakulla county

[@chud327]

Neither, I am way over on the east coast above Jacksonville. That was the St. Mary's, thanks for watching.

[@massis32210]

get a hole of me,im near you above jacksonville. maybe do some videos together?

[@mulespur4806]

How did you get regeneration on it?

[@chud327]

I went to the DMV and said "homemade". 30 minutes and $32 later, I had a title and sticker. Thanks so much for watching.

[@gorgedobak8488]

no Gators to worry about down yonder?

[@chud327]

There are gators, but you only see them at night... usually. Thanks for watching.

[@gorgedobak8488]

that's good!.. cool Build! you could add some barrels and like a little shanty shed or whatever to it! really awesome work! thanks for sharing!

[@chud327]

I may have to do a little shanty on pontoon #2. Thanks for the awesome reply.

[@CharlesNolanArt]

This is amazing I wish I could do this but time has got me. I have to ask is the color off or does that water look brown? prob should get a check of that water, fantastic project keep going!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching. The water is full of tannic acid from the tree leaves.

[@joelmccall5665]

how much weight could it hold?

[@chud327]

They say each barrel will hold 400 pounds. I have had 5 people on there several times with no problem. I would know exactly what it will hold, but it does great. Thanks for watching.

[@joelmccall5665]

@@chud327 me and a mate are building one, we're putting 16 barrels on it, you recon that enough to hold a small cabin with two mattresses on it

[@chud327]

16X400 (6400 pounds) should hold a "small" cabin. I would try to build the cabin as light as possible.

[@wildmanjones1730]

AWESOME!!!!!

[@chud327]

Thank you so much! BTW, I just stained and sealed the deck of the boat yesterday. There will be a video of that real soon, I hope you will check out the whole playlist while you wait. Thanks for watching.

[@butchc7650]

Maybe if you took one of the blue drums and cut it diagonally from top left to bottom right that might give you your shapes and still look like a blue barrels don't know maybe try

[@chud327]

I have been brainstorming on how to do exactly what you are talking about, even when the boat was just in my head. I will see what I can come up with. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelmooney3369]

is that bridge 95?

[@chud327]

That is west of 95, it is US1. Thanks for watching.

[@4spdlife857]

oh cool i got family im georgia ive been to that river many times but on the georgia side but never on the florida side

[@chud327]

So sweet, I love that river. Thanks for watching.

[@thelawnmowerboy9646]

Hey Chud, have you ever caught a gator in the lake before?

[@chud327]

I have not, but a few years ago, there was one about 30 feet from our boat. It was about dark, we were in a 14' jon boat, and the wife's eyes got really big... Thanks for watching.

[@phbrinsden]

Deck chairs? BBQ on fireproof pan? Kick he canned food and get the ribs going!

[@chud327]

Love the suggestions. I will try to get a grill on build #2 and ribs would be so good as swimming hunger pains kick in. I hope you will watch more and give more ideas. Thanks for watching.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

is that a lower unit from a white merc?...i know a few johnsons were white....had a 6 cylinder white merc in the 90s...59 model mark 75A direct drive...u actual ran it backwards 4 reverse and it worked fine...everybody's scared stiff of those old direct drives with no neutral, but they worked well..powerful...made 66 horses..idle down so lo it just barely moved the glastron 15.5 ft v-156...most versatile boat i ever had.....but no worries..it was very predictable

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

most people are terrified of outboard motors like their radioactive or somethin....like a man that can frankensteinem 2gether and make em work...u and ur boys wouldnt be stranded in the desert...known grown men who literally couldnt change a flat...good 2 know there are still a few gear heads left...kutgw...

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

white?..could even be from a chrysler...guess it around 15 to 25 hp family...somethin tells me u may have seen them old direct drives haha/lol...u really could idle em down where it moved the boat like a trolling motor...and how easy is that?....probbly get the biggest kick outta ur "powertrain" combinations...kutgw!!!

[@chud327]

It was from a Johnson. thanks for watching.

[@chud327]

Yes, I hope to never have to get out of a desert, but I bet we could. It is a shame about the guys who can't change a tire.. thanks for watching.

[@chud327]

Thanks again.