Recycled Skiff Build

Join us for PART 2 of the Skiff Recycle Build. Life for this Panga started as an old tri hull flats boat and now she's a Recycled ripper! Join me as I walk you through the second part of this project on a budget and see how the boat does in it's final sea trial! The ultimate DIY Panga!
PERFORMANCE STATS w/ 15 Hp Honda 4 stroke
Top Speed: 23 MPH GPS w one adult
Top Speed: 20 mph w 2 adults and gear/cooler
Cruise Speed 17-18 MPH regardless of load
Fuel economy: MIND BLOWING 20+ Miles Per Gallon @17 mph 1 adult
EXTRA INFO not listed in video:
HOT WATER INSULATION used in building the boat. They make various sizes. Here is a link!
www.homedepot....
under the deck I filled the outer sealed chambers with pool noodles.. yes, the ones you buy at dollar stores. This is in case there is a breach to the sealed area, there will still be plenty of floatation.
-as of the time of filming the last clips I had NOT cut the deck hatches for the cooler up front or the storage in back. This was done after filming
-self bailing: this is a self bailing hull that I added 2 scuppers (one on each side) just forward of the False Transom
I think that's about it! If you have any questions feel free to let me know! Thanks for watching!

[@cdanielh128]

Wow. I used to live on the coast for years and would see old boats like these littering yards and properties. What a phenomenal way to recycle these into what you are wanting. Just found your channel today and its been fantastic so far. Keep up the great work! I look forward to checking out all the others.

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you so much for watching and glad you enjoy! We could agree more in terms of repurposing these older boats! Cheers and enjoy!

[@louisramirez3128]

Almost Done. . . Now "Glass U In" a Double Seat behind the Console & add remote controls . . . I myself would glass in a HiDeck 2.5 from the Bow & throw in a HiRail - They're GREAT for Crabbin' etc. . . I wood LUV this boat for my new Hangkai 18 hp. I've also got a Mud Motor W/ a Zenoah B-25 that I'll be looking forward to setting up a BowtT 4. Big Smile. Big Smile.!.!.!. (That was Mel Gibson just after he shoots out the Bad Guys FishTank in LW) - - -

[@johnhamilton9229]

Yeah after I help the wife finish creating gardens for our home, I’m gonna try to build something for the water. You make the morning coffee taste better.

[@charlesscholl5637]

Very nice! I bet the neighbors like looking at that boat building shop in the front yard.

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you! And Haha... 🤣. I’ll plead the 5th on that one! Cheers!

[@lmnino]

The pipe insulation is brilliant

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you my man! I learned it from some commercial fisherman / their boats. It works well!!! Cheers!

[@williezreed4958]

Wow. I definitely have the skills to be able to do this. Thanks for the vision

[@guachingman]

go for it, I have the vision but not the skills...yet

[@driftless1870]

Man, that was just beautiful! Nice work!

[@diywaterworld]

Thanks so much! I appreciate your comment, glad you liked the build! Cheers!

[@rockyrf3]

Forrest just amazing how well that boat rides even in the chop ( pretty good lil swells there). You have me just spinning - can't decide, what to build. Restored 4 boats in last 5 years - sold them all - did not think I would could do this again cause my COPD had gotten worse - better now and just missing the water way to much - have to have a skiff AWSOME !!!

[@logan2japan466]

She's a beaut, great job on it!!

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you so much Logan! I’m glad you like it! It’s a favorite for sure!

[@tintdr]

Love this boat,, This is the boat to do the Florida to bahma runs

[@benhawke7231]

Beautiful boat 🍻🍻🇺🇲🇺🇲 can't wait to see your next project.

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you Ben! We’ve got several builds coming your way! Cheers!

[@danharding4794]

can't wait for the next build

[@jeromesuggs8330]

Great video. This boat reminds me of the wooden fishing boats of Indonesia. Long and skinny with low horsepower.

[@AverageTravelers]

Hahaha the last shot with the folding chair was classic! This thing came out awesome nice job!!!

[@diywaterworld]

Haha!! Yes!! That’s my Bahamas 🇧🇸cruising chair for the looong crossings using tiller!! And thank you Eric!

[@StephanPluemer]

Nice Boat, i like that smaller Style!

[@ogre3675]

i can see this being a heck of a stick steer boat. great build. subbed

[@diywaterworld]

Right?! that would be fun! I actually have a stick steer setup i've been saving for an upcoming build! stay tuned! Thanks for the sub btw and hope you enjoy our future builds! cheers!

[@olavipoyhonen8359]

Boat came out sick, 772 local here love seeing your progress and build. Keep it up.

[@diywaterworld]

Haha right on! 772 🤙🏼 thank you so much for encouragement! Cheers!

[@markm1984]

Wow so awesome, I love it, God is always good, you should start your own company, that boat would sell all day,companies don't want you to get good fuel economy, I've seen tons of boats, but yours is the best, thanks so much for posting, have a miracle filled evening, mark

[@diywaterworld]

Oh man, thanks so much Mark for the great encouragement and insight! And you are so right, companies here ( in America ) aren’t really going after this type of boat / market. I guess it’s all about demand, Americans for the most part want big power and totally unpractical boats. Look at the rest of the world, you’ll see incredible , functional , low cost boats everywhere! Why can’t we adopt these practices and styles?! Glad you like the build and stoked to have you join us!

[@chadduplantis8591]

That’s one hell of a good lobster 🦞 boat, quick runs , economical three people could easily fit great job

[@diywaterworld]

Thanks Chad! You got that right! Easy in and out, scoot around spot to spot regardless of weather and sip on fuel! Cheers!

[@edwardkipp4911]

Subbed! I like what you are doing and would love it if you added some of the actual build content with a little instruction and tips on how you "tab stuff in" so we can better learn some glassing techniques. I would like to see you do some side by side footage on the water so we can see how the boat performs from another boats perspective. And maybe drop in a photo of what these boats looked like from the factory for a before/after comparison. Thank-you for what you do! Excellent concept!

[@diywaterworld]

So glad you like what we are doing Edward! And THANK YOU so much for the insight and recommendations, I’m currently working on trying my hardest to figure out what you guys want to see most of and to implement it into future vids. These suggestions are priceless to me and I think they fall right inline with my next upload. :). And of course, thank you for the sub , my original goal remains the same, create a channel that is “in tune” with the subscribers goals/ needs. Cheers Edward!

[@vladfish]

Man God bless you, cause you have an awesome talent.

[@diywaterworld]

Haha, thank you so much! Glad you enjoy!

[@mauart.7893]

Perfect solo fishing machine.

[@roblescurbappealconcrete]

When I watched the first part, I thought, this guy ain't afraid of fiberglass the way he's cutting this thing up, and he must have a hell of an imagination! I couldn't wait for this video after I watched the first one. I'm hooked. (SUB) Awesome job, you can do so many things on the water with that boat. Can't wait to see what else you got coming up. Thanks for sharing, Joe

[@diywaterworld]

Joe, thanks so much for taking the time to comment/share. Much appreciated! I’m stoked you like the channel and extra stoked on builds coming up... the next upload is extra special in every way. Great story behind it/ the build is extra 🤯 / and the end purpose is next level. I’ve been really amped to share it! Thanks for the sub and stay tuned! Cheers!

[@jcnieves2992]

Awesome build

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you JC! I have to say it was one of my favorites so far on many levels! Cheers!

[@lanceforrest8828]

Keep making videos. Love the builds

[@diywaterworld]

Right on Lance! ... Thank you for the comment, Glad you enjoy them!

[@kalesmith6814]

That’s cool 🤙🏽would like to see you do something with an old jet ski

[@diywaterworld]

Thanks Kale! Great suggestion, It's currently in the works! Stay tuned!!! Cheers

[@andy6043]

The "dent" at 5:21 hits my OCD like crazy !

[@diywaterworld]

You mean the flare up front? Looks kind of like a dent ? In the first video of the build I show this area a bit better, both sides have matching dents 🤣. Haha. Cheers

[@andy6043]

@@diywaterworld I think the whole thing is awesome and I know I couldn't do it ! Maybe if it was from scratch in Aluminum. I've drawn my own plans and have thought hard about using one of Spira's designs to do it.

[@Beachnative42]

@@diywaterworld the flare upfront was brilliant and after seeing the water performance it was clear it helped keep you dry, BRAVO!!! I was hoping to see what the outter layer on the divinicell glass lay up was.

[@diywaterworld]

@@Beachnative42 thank you so much and glad you enjoyed it! Totall lamination for the sides was.... 2 laminations of 1708 on the interior section. These extended / overlapped approx 4” onto the hull and transom. I also had 2-3 laminations for tabbing them in depending on location. So basically 4-5 laminations in corners / joints. For the outside there was a total of 4 laminations. 2 laminations of 1708 and 2 mat . Hope this helps! Cheers!

[@glennstairs6798]

So inspired. Thank you

[@diywaterworld]

Thanks so much! That’s the goal, and I’m stoked when it happens!

[@josealfonso7400]

Excellent work

[@nathanbrownmolotov8697]

Nice Job !!

[@aquasaltyfishing4933]

it handles the chop with no problem i am very impressed

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you! I wish so bad I had some drone shots going through chop! It truly is a little beast! 🤙🏼

[@Mark-ug6fx]

Good video top stuff my man

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you Mark! Much appreciated!!

[@AustinLWright]

So glad I found this channel. Great builds!

[@diywaterworld]

Right on Austin! It goes both ways haha! Stoke to have you join us! You all motivate me to keep building! cheers!

[@allhandsondeck8389]

What an awesome way to recycle, so creative! 🙌🏼

[@diywaterworld]

Right?! Think about all the old crappy boats out there that everyone has written off as junk! There’s potential in EVERY boat!! Just have to think outside the box!! Cheers!! ♻️

[@stevenbenavente1229]

Good job

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you Steven ! Much appreciated and glad you like it! Cheers!

[@natem857]

This build is truly informative and inspiring my dude. Always loved Pangas and hated the price tag, now I really want to build one of these!

[@diywaterworld]

Yes!!! That’s the spirit and exactly my sentiment!! Cheers on starting a build, let me know if I can help with any info! Cheers!

[@dred5375]

You can get a panga hull in Mexico for $5500

[@dwbspeedandcustom9916]

Awesome build! I would love to see more boat builds using repurposed hulls! There are free boats everywhere and this is an awesome way to repurpose them instead of them littering up the junkyards! I am definitely a subscriber now!!

[@diywaterworld]

Heck yeah! Thanks for the compliments and I’ve gotta say I agree 10000%! Cheers and thank you for the comment and sub!!

[@checkthewater39]

Just found your channel and really love it.... makes me feel good thinking about all my old projects and how you are not scared to experiment. Thanks for sharing.

[@GearedForThis]

Totally awesome build! I really enjoyed watching both parts

[@briankelly434]

Made quick work of that, on to the next one!

[@diywaterworld]

Haha, touché!! I’ve got several more all in line to upload! 👊🏼 cheers buddy!

[@arborjackstreeservice714]

Sweet I want one

[@diywaterworld]

Haha, Thank you! I must say ... it is pretty damn sweet!!!! Cheers!

[@fivestarreptiles]

Cant wait to see more!

[@diywaterworld]

Heck yes Alex! More builds are on the way!! 🤙🏼

[@jaytua730]

I have seen a lot of ads for free small boats sitting in people's yards all over the place but the hardest is being able to identify which have potential and which ones dont, can you do a video browsing through some web ads and picking potential good hulls to make a backyard skiff? or maybe brands or styles to look for based on your expertise? Thanks

[@FrankLadd]

I really like these build videos. Thanks for making them. I noticed you have not made a new video in a while and I hope you are doing well.

[@jonathanrighetti5897]

one of the best boat builders in the world makes their hulls out of solid mahogany. rybovich yachts

[@diywaterworld]

Big cheers to that! Nothing beats the ride of a wood boat! 👊🏼

[@jonathanrighetti5897]

@@diywaterworld they claim its just as strong as fiberglass and lighter, they have a 78' sport fisher that does 50 knots and cruses at 42 knots

[@diywaterworld]

@@jonathanrighetti5897 Wowsers... thats haulling major A$$ !

[@jonathanrighetti5897]

@@diywaterworld hahahaha

[@baenkt]

Great videos! Now I get the itch to build a boat again. Fudge :-D

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you and haha! YES, go for it buddy!

[@joshwalker1441]

I hope to see this out on the River or even off shore. Like the channel!

[@diywaterworld]

Thanks so much !! Glad you’re liking the channel! We’ve got some great builds uploading next too! Cheers!

[@joshwalker1441]

@@diywaterworld nice. 772 local as well. The last test run was over by my house.

[@diywaterworld]

No kidding! Haha. Cheers to the 772! That area is my weekly testing grounds. 😜🤙🏼 cheers!

[@Beachnative42]

The fact that you glassed the center console down was brilliant. I've seen countless water logged Carolina skiffs taking on water and usually from where anything was attached to the floor using screws and not sealing them correctly...then again Im not sure there is a good way to do it. Your concept made me think CS's water logging issues could be resolved by glassing in a piece of 3/4" marine ply or better yet composite material then screw into it or glassing the consoles in like you did. . Just thinking out loud. Keep up the great work !!!! I can't wait to see what is next!!!

[@diywaterworld]

Thanks so much and thank is for sharing your thoughts! You hit the nail on the head... Carolina skiffs/ smaller twin vees / and multiple other manufacturers with “sealed decks” all fall victim to water logged hulls because at some point someone drills into the deck compromising everything. All it takes is minor wear/vibration and stress for a couple screws to wear the holes JUST enough that water intrusion starts. And with time water creeps in eventually causing much bigger problems as well as weighing a ton. Glad you are liking the channel and content!! Cheers and keep an eye out for the next build! It’s next level!!

[@christmasau3596]

Awesome dude

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you so much! cheers!

[@ncwarrior62]

Great video love the shape and her lines are so functional! Great choice for many fishing trips ! Great fuel economy seaworthy and dry! My skiff is a 77 rebuilt and interior layout modified heavily.with a 96 Mariner 25 electric start! Cruise and fish all day on a 6 gallon tank!

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you so much for the comment and compliments! Sounds like you've got a pretty kickass skiff yourself! And that Mariner 25... ooh lala... one of my all time favorites!!! AND electric start!! too cool! Cheers to the fuel economy gods!

[@josephl769]

Great job!

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you Joseph! Much appreciated!

[@stevencarter7999]

nice build man.

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you Steven! Thanks for the comment!

[@michaelsuggs1139]

Could you do a video on picking out hulls for a project? Like best for panga, best for inshore or bay and flats? Really wanting to do a project! I can’t afford a new boat but I’d like something stable enough for me and family, (I’m 6’2” 385lbs) so I feel to get what I want I need to build it. I live in NW fl, and would like to start with something for inshore fishing.

[@snakesurfcustomfishingrods5821]

Kind of looks like the Amazon river boats they run in South America. It handles chop exceedling well. Are you going to use it in open ocean? You don't mess around, you get it done. Get some vids once you start using it for what you built it for. Awesome build.

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the comments and input! 🤙🏼 Unfortunately due to covid ( unemployment ) I was forced to sell this project. REALLY sucked as this boat has been a dream boat of mine to build and built around EXACTLY what I wanted/needed. At the time of filming the last day it was sold literally that afternoon . I recorded a bunch about it but didn’t really have room to add my 10 min “talking” in the video. Haha.

[@RubenRodriguez_]

Great stuff man!

[@diywaterworld]

Much appreciated!! I’ll keep em coming!!

[@MirchiBoy]

Can you please provide the product link for the Home Depot hot water foam insulation? Really enjoying your videos. Looking forward to the next project

[@diywaterworld]

Hi Rishi, yes of course and great idea! Thank you for the comment and glad you are enjoying the builds! Cheers!

[@MirchiBoy]

@@diywaterworld Thank you for adding the link in the video description. Very happy to be an early subscriber before this channel blows up 👍

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you so much for the support ! I appreciate it! And cheers, you’re very welcome!

[@jimgarrett7078]

I would love to see a jet ski engine and pump in that creation.

[@diywaterworld]

I couldn’t agree more Jim! In fact, I’m putting it in the rotation for upcoming builds!! Thanks so much for sharing and stay tuned!!! Cheers!

[@DiveIn_Fishing]

Amazing!

[@diywaterworld]

Thanks so much!!! 🤙🏼

[@kuffinmoore5621]

cool

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you for commenting! 🤙🏼

[@saintric7282]

Good work, Can you please tell me how wide the walking deck is on your boat. Ty

[@ryanwhart]

I love watching you do these custom builds. I have a Twin Vee 170 BayCat. I would love to hire you to build a custom fishing platform on the bow. I live in South Florida. It could be you next video!!!

[@diywaterworld]

Thanks so much Ryan! And right on , that’s a sick boat! Ironically , I just helped a buddy do some work on his 🤙🏼. And for sure, let’s connect!

[@ryanwhart]

@@diywaterworld how can I private message you on KZbin or email you with my contact info?

[@diywaterworld]

@@ryanwhart Hi Ryan, here's my email![e-mail] cheers

[@ryanwhart]

@@diywaterworld Thanks, I just sent you an email. Give me a call.

[@dsimontagemdemoveismarcena9842]

very good yes

[@RelicsandRust]

Killin it brother! 🤙🔥🔥🔥

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you buddy! Much appreciated! Just subbed to your channel too! 🤙🏼

[@RelicsandRust]

@@diywaterworld thanks man!

[@brianbochow]

G'day from Australia mate once again...by gee your panga has turned out real well...great idea about using the pool noodles for added flotation...I would love to send you some pics of my timber/ glass "bass skiff"...I have a false transom built onto the back creating a tunnel effect for my outboard..25hp Yamaha 2 stroke which had the carburetor from a 30hp replacing the stock carby fitted...fully loaded with 2 persons and gear 6inch draught...regards B.J.

[@diywaterworld]

Cheers buddy! Thank you ! Stoked you enjoyed the build! Sounds like you've got an awesome skiff, and heck yeah, i'd love to see it! Shoot some pictures over to me mate! [e-mail] I Look forward to checking them out!

[@brianbochow]

@@diywaterworld no worries mate keep an eye open for a series of pics...regards B.J. bjscustombaits Australia.

[@LakeMeadowsAdventures]

Please make some more videos with this panga

[@GenXFlex78]

Can ya post a link to that "water heater foam" all I can find is wool ir fiberglass. Will it work with poly resin?or only epoxy or vinyl Ester? Thanks. Sweet build

[@jamesa9lpiopatton419]

Love it

[@joshkaiser8583]

Cool build. I didn’t see a hatch for your insulated fish box. Did I miss it?

[@hunterduppong1410]

Awesome!

[@davescheer5038]

Well in part 1 when you were sawing up that Tri hull I thought this is one crazy SOB , but you had a plan , and yes I’ve thought about finding a cheap azz boat and sawing the deck off to make a flats boat , but you went and started piecing all together and I went , yep ! Your panga should cut some waves and it’s got a lot of room , the one thing I think you should have done was put a chase tube under the floor so you could put your gas line under the floor instead of standing on it , after part one I couldn’t wait to see how you were going to finish it , it looks pretty stable, but we didn’t see you do a hard turn the sides seen a little low ? Sure hope ya got a bulge pump going in , what’s next ? 🤔👍🏼

[@diywaterworld]

Hi Dave... I’m still chuckling from your first sentence. That’s pretty much what my friends and family say when they see me pull up with a beater junkyard boat. Haha. You should definitely build one! Why not?! The panga does well on turns , sure the sides seem a bit low but that false transom is pretty far forward also and there’s a bit of room between water and gunnel. As for bilge pump... none needed believe it or not... the deck sits above the waterline and any water in the cockpit drains out holes in back. :) As for what’s next?!?! Buckle up , it’s not only a project crazier then these last two... it’s got a great story/ adventure/ and purpose behind it! Stay tuned and cheers, thanks for the great insight/compliments!

[@tifc7520]

Nice work brother, but what about the balance of the boat after modification

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you so much! I continuously float tested the boat throughout the build to dial in the balance! This is a Big factor when building smaller light boats with small power. Great question thank you!

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

Good build. What HP? What pitch prop?

[@thecreativetake]

Did you use a special blade on your saw when cutting the sides off?

[@diywaterworld]

Hi there, no I didn’t. Just regular old wood blades. 😅. They seem to work well!

[@JJPoker]

Looks awesome! Any chance we will see a center console build?

[@diywaterworld]

Thanks so much! I've actually got a really cool one in progress right now! Cheers!

[@Whalermansteve84]

Sweet build !! I want one lol. What do you think the max horsepower this boat can handle ? I’m thinking a 25 or 30

[@KarlKarsnark]

Great work! Is there any sort of keel(s) along the bottom to help her track a little more true, or is it a pure flatbottom? Thanks.

[@diywaterworld]

Hi Karl, great question.. there is not a keel , the boat actually tracks quite well and is not a flat bottom boat. In the first video of the build I actually show the bottom in detail. :) cheers!

[@vieuxacadian9455]

A little similar to a small Louisiana mud boat hull .

[@michaelmixon2479]

Great job! How stable is such a narrow platform?

[@RDubMiami]

Sick!

[@michaeltichi3429]

Can you make us a video of you goin off shore

[@diywaterworld]

Hi Michael, thank you for the comment and request! Absolutely! I’m happy to! Keep an eye out!

[@joshkaiser8583]

So might have been covered before but I can’t find it. So your projects are awesome but do you keep them all or sell them after your adventures are done with it?

[@RelicsandRust]

What’s it drafting engine up & loaded?

[@diywaterworld]

In the thumbnail it’s in about 6” of water. With properly distributed weight I’d say it shouldn’t change much with 2 people and gear. :). Thanks for the question !!

[@RelicsandRust]

@@diywaterworld man that’s awesome! Put a poling platform on that beast!

[@alejandroacosta9521]

Bad ass bro... how much for it ☺️ try finding those old ski barge boat n make another badass boat

[@diywaterworld]

Haha thank you!!! 🤙🏼. Hmmm, I’m trying to picture and old ski barge ? Can you reply with a link maybe? I don’t know which boats those are. Thanks!

[@melvincolvin7123]

Where did you buy your divinycell?

[@diywaterworld]

Hi Melvin. I buy my fiberglass products at Fiberglass Florida located in Stuart , Fl. They also have a great online store. Cheers!

[@patrickromeo3278]

Hey Forest! Love your channel! I got that GHEENOE from you and I want to pick your brain. Heeelp. Don’t know how to get a hold of you anymore. Maybe I can meet you at boatyard soon, or stop by my home in afternoon. Thanks!

[@michaelgonzalez8863]

Really cool build ! Do you have to get your builds coast guard certified for max load ect…? do you just use the original vin and do a new title?

[@diywaterworld]

Hi Michel, great questions! For these builds I do not have to get them coast guard checked / certified. In fact, coast guard doesn’t even do this on brand new boats... they simply offer a “safety standard “ or guidelines as to what things a manufacturer should do when building a boat. Along with this , the manufacturer creates the little yellow ID plates for coast guard rating . For example ...4 people 940 lbs max weight etc. they calculate these ratings based on coast guard recommendations . The big misconception in the boat world is that this is coast guard “certified” when the reality is a manufacturer is the one dictating what they stamp on the plates and are responsible for holding themselves to standards. :/ The main thing is floatation / fire hazards/ electrical / etc. So in summary , no boat manufacturer is actually coast guard certified. Manufacturers simply build their boats to coast guard standards. :) With that being said, the only concern for me in my builds is proper floatation. I go waaaaay overboard , typically 3-4 times that of what the Coast Guard recommends . ( there’s formulas to calculate floatation that take into consideration boat size , transom height, hp rating, weight, etc) For titles, yes, if the boat has a title or HIN ( hull identification number ) I go the route of applying for new title. If it does not have either, I have to get the vessel inspected and they assign a new HIN. Hope this all helps! Cheers

[@michaelgonzalez8863]

@@diywaterworld thank you for the detailed answer !

[@diywaterworld]

@@michaelgonzalez8863 You're very welcome!

[@Makermook]

Oh, man. My oldest son lives on the North Carolina coast and is an avid fisherman. I'm tempted to build something like this for him. Do you have any issues licensing a homebuilt boat where you are? I'm in Kentucky and it's almost as if the government here has never heard of homemade boats...it's a huge rigmarole to get a HIN, etc.

[@diywaterworld]

Hi Mark! That sounds awesome like a great project to share/build for your son! Cheers to building! For title, it’s a simple, yet abused process here. Any “home built” boat under 16’ does not have to be inspected . You simply go to the county tax collector and tell them you built a boat that “x” dimensions and they give you a title. So as you can imagine there’s a bunch of boats that are NOT homemade yet registered as such. Totally NOT legal. If over 16’ your homemade vessel must be inspected by law enforcement , I simple form signed off and cost is zero fir the inspection. Pretty painless. :) I’m going to dig into Kentucky laws ( most likely regulated by game /fish) and see what I can find. Thanks for the comment / question!

[@ClintGrantham]

What did he use to build the sides?

[@diywaterworld]

Hi Clint , the sides are constructed of Divynicell H60 High Density core material. Resins / fiberglass can be applied/bonded directly to it and it becomes incredibly strong!

[@juanroa473]

Would you be ok to go see it in person?

[@diywaterworld]

Hi Juan, normally I’d say absolutely! but this boat is no longer local :/

[@juanroa473]

@@diywaterworld that's ok, thank you anyway. Fantastic way to repurpose a boat. I would have never thought of turning that into a panga. My fondest memories are of an 18 foot panga with a 25 hp I had in Panama. It was indestructible.

[@diywaterworld]

Oh man, what a great boat! 18’ with 25 is a dream boat! Are you local to Stuart? In Florida? You will have to swing by sometime to see some builds! Cheers!

[@juanroa473]

@@diywaterworld I'm in Fort Lauderdale, but I have plenty of time to swing by Stuart. By the way, your review on fins was great. I bought a pair of Nautilus.

[@diywaterworld]

So cool! And right on! Love those fins! Cheers!

[@ernestr1327]

so in texas you need a title for a hull if you don’t have the original it’s worthless , would a recycled boat count as home made ?

[@jasonwoolard1886]

Genius

[@rebirth_mishap]

Link to first episode?

[@stealthwalker007]

Are you in fl or Bahamas

[@diywaterworld]

Hi Richard , currently based in Florida! ☀️

[@skmfkr2]

whats the width? it doesnt look 19ft long. i thought it might be 16ft

[@diywaterworld]

Hi there, it’s 40” wide . You can see at the very end of the video me sitting in a chair .. gives an idea how narrow it is. And it’s actually just shy of 20’ length ! 🤯 Cheers!

[@irieswag]

Is that for sale?

[@unchartedcazaypesca6254]

You build many boat. Do you selling any. Of those boats. $$$

[@diywaterworld]

Hi there, some I sell , some I keep and some I have donated to good causes. In a upcoming video is a boat with a special story I am building for someone as a gift. Be sure to watch for more !

[@unchartedcazaypesca6254]

@@diywaterworld let me know when ya selling 1 please great videos. Great show and job

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you so much 🤙🏼 and deal! 👍🏼 cheers!

[@unchartedcazaypesca6254]

@@diywaterworld can wait to buy 1 or ya projects. Deal 🤝

[@dposik7617]

Would love to see you make a skiff out of a sunfish sail boat.

[@gabrielamor2032]

It looks like a panga boat

[@diywaterworld]

You got it!!! I call it the poor mans panga! Haha. Thanks for the comment!

[@royleeborn6445]

🤘

[@guachingman]

Someone would give you the perfect boat and you would hack 1/3 and make it perfecter