16 foot welded aluminum boat build

Time lapse video of a custom 16 foot self bailing centre console boat. Honda 50hp, top speed 30 knots.
5052 Aluminum - 1/4" transom, 3/16" hull bottom, 1/8" sides, deck, and console.
Design and fabrication by Eli McKenty
elegantfabricating.com/

[@nickinnewy7567]

Love the build, especially love seeing the water test at the end!!!

[@felixcat9318]

Very nicely done, a really good fabrication of a well constructed craft. Thank you for sharing.

[@EM-hu2bj]

Thank you :)

[@chidourncoz7974]

j'adore, c'est typiquement ce dont je rêve. bravo très belle réalisation !

[@majidalikhan5978]

That's the satisfaction of building with your on hands your own design ❤

[@christianearllulab1766]

well done.. love to see another video of your masterpiece in any design of boat.🤙🏼

[@Aleksandr-nm1]

Ничего себе сколько много времени и труда в основном у сварщика. Сварщики вы молодцы

[@EM-hu2bj]

I spent about 120 hours on it, and I had a helper for pulling the hull together and bending on the strakes, plus a few other parts. Probably around 30-40 hours of welding.

[@megdean953]

Wow beautiful, functional. Great video too!

[@EM-hu2bj]

Thanks Meg :)

[@denniscarreno8151]

Beautiful work 👏

[@gradybrowning3976]

Lot of time put into the boat, looks like a quality build.

[@EM-hu2bj]

Thanks!

[@joetherock]

Super impressive build.

[@osirisblaster]

Wish I could have all the skills you have to have made this. Pure genius. Would be cool to see a bass boat made from scratch like this.

[@EM-hu2bj]

That would be cool! I fished bass as a kid, but there aren't any around here ;)

[@bradlywright5189]

@@EM-hu2bj do you sell these as build plans for international DIY boat builders?

[@Karma-fp7ho]

Wonderful. And I love the studio welding shop.

[@EM-hu2bj]

I sure am lucky to be working in such a fine shop!

[@emotionlessroulettegamerte5257]

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[@michaelvo966]

Great design, very solid boat.

[@gregepp3082]

Nice work guys! I recently build 2 of Rick Welin's boats. (metal boat kits) I love your custom designs. Well done!

[@EM-hu2bj]

Nice! I'm building a Bruce Cope design next month - it'll be my first build from purchased plans.

[@gregepp3082]

@@EM-hu2bj what one are you building? I have been looking at a few on Specmar myself. I also like the cope designs too.

[@EM-hu2bj]

@@gregepp3082 The winter harbour 23

[@gregepp3082]

@@EM-hu2bj yup that's suppose to be a great boat. Hope you make a video of that one. It's on my list.

[@doctorboat7112]

@@gregepp3082 I've built a Cope 11' mini jet. Things a ripper and geos together well. I design boats myself using solidworks. If you would like a look at a couple boats i designed check the link below. plans are free for now because the software im using is a student version and i'm not allowed to make profit until i buy the software which cost 5k plus. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppLFn6CBepd9nrc

[@tapfishing8814]

Extremely impressive 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@EM-hu2bj]

Thanks :)

[@theferalife6452]

That's pretty incredible, dude - as a lifetime boatman, I'd be damned proud of myself if I burned all the wire to put something like that on the water someday!

[@frederickacker5379]

I must Say A Perfect Job & Beautifully Done. Thank You. Plz plz post more!

[@cosmiccolonel]

Nice lines, and she rides well....... good job mate!!!

[@sarafwolf]

Gorgeous! So rad!

[@EM-hu2bj]

Thanks Sara, looking forward to seeing you up here again sometime soon!

[@shannonlove6156]

Anyone building these

[@runingblackbear]

Nice job on your build of that boat

[@scottthompson8946]

Beautiful!

[@jimquantic]

Thank you, love it. For me, ideal would be higher rails--and I would love to see it on a dual axle trailer, why? Not weight bearing so much, yeah, I get this is more than enough. But with a dual, you can carry extra things in the boat without thinking about it--AND, when you have a high speed blow out, and it can happen, even with the tires maintained, you have an extra level of safety. Again, ideal world.

[@EM-hu2bj]

Thanks! Higher rails are definitely an option. Tandem axles are nice, but this rig will be going about 2km from the launch ramp to storage twice a year, on a rural road with a 60kmh speed limit, so no high speed blowouts for this one :)) Cheers!

[@jimquantic]

@@EM-hu2bj I hear that, you if you can get 90 percent plus of your needs, you are great. I just always think about ideal designs, IF one starts hitting the open road, maybe to camp and fish, dual trailers can't be beat. Mine is on a single too, and I keep tires in top condition, and a spare; still in that ideal world I would take a dual any day. Fantastic boat, thanks for posting--and you can't beat that engine.

[@boikebeagle]

@@jimquanticI’ve been towing a single axle boat trailer for 18 years and not had a blowout. 2200 kms return trip from Australind to Shark Bay annually, we change bearings regularly, trailers been serviced and fixed as required

[@jimquantic]

and I for forty years, and I too have not had a blow out. That said--and in line with boating in general a "back-up" for everything is a good idea. I carry a kicker engine--and needed it only ONCE in all these years, but still "best practice". SECOND is weight bearing, you simply have way more with a dual. @@boikebeagle

[@markbarber7839]

Thanks for the video! Well done!

[@EM-hu2bj]

Glad you liked it!

[@briansales2957]

Really nice work, and the finish is a nice boat

[@stasylumbassist1]

Absolutely amazing

[@KapBennyTV]

such a lovely piece of work.. very inspiring

[@EM-hu2bj]

Thank you :)

[@user-sl5zs6lu8m]

Thanks to you

[@Foxdie503]

Please let us know when plans are available, I'd love to buy them when they are!

[@Micington]

looks soooo much more comfortable then fibreglass!!

[@EM-hu2bj]

It is!

[@allanclose9684]

Nice and strong, nice work. 10 thumbs up.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

i believe this ol dude built the boat that was strong enough for the Italian Job movie.......

[@leetang6761]

..it looks beautiful and tough

[@drumminsonlive9199]

A real work of art…

[@robertjenkins9747]

Very nice build.

[@yaobuckman5006]

sick saw skills!!

[@romeocastillo6244]

I'm fully jealous with your talent, skill keep it up, nice job 👍

[@user-sl5zs6lu8m]

Thank you very much

[@brizzx32]

Yeah that boat came out nice.

[@TEUARII]

GREAT JOB

[@igamer2024]

Beautiful boat ,

[@LosCardenitas]

Wow. That is very cool.

[@pablittorocha9134]

Hermoso la verdad muy novedoso. Haría uno pero con chapa galvanizada. Pero el modelo ese!

[@kennethrosbury2819]

Beautiful boat

[@user-yb8fy4lb2j]

Cool work 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@antoniusmario3545]

Beautiful boat❤

[@markharmon4963]

The gunnel handles are inspired. Nice and wide and stable. Draft must be very short.

[@JuliocesarToledo_pesca.]

Ficou muito show parabes pelo seu trabalho Deus te abençoe tamos juntos. E o meu sonho de possuir um barco de aluminio

[@ArmanRC]

very awesome project boat built 🤩👍👍👍

[@ridhadababi5858]

Great video

[@scootherring9314]

Awesome job

[@BUSTAMAM_Fishing_Story]

Nice speed boat ❤️❤️❤️

[@boycabatomixvlogs]

I love to have a boat someday...nice build..

[@EM-hu2bj]

Thanks :)

[@stillnessprayer]

I love this! Salute...

[@nicholaschandler2482]

This is amazing

[@alfonsomixtv5177]

Nice boat.

[@fishingwithfilitsa]

Very good, nice job

[@EM-hu2bj]

Thanks :)

[@GenghisKhan311]

Great job

[@oespecialista455]

Very good construction of the boat here in Brazil, this boat would easily cost 25 thousand dollars. My family has a tradition of building large fishing boats measuring 10-15 meters out of wood, I'm interested in building this boat

[@berburupunaikalimantan4530s]

HADIR OM PAKET KOMPLIT, mantap bisa buat kemana saja

[@fernandosalas8589]

Nice job 👍

[@EM-hu2bj]

Thanks 👍

[@user-rv1qb1oi8u]

your video is great thanks for yor information

[@EM-hu2bj]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bradlywright5189]

I saw so much opportunity for storage before the floor went in, I want one!!

[@HumorDash]

this is why I am in welding school I get to do this eventually

[@seaseasee]

wow, impressive

[@geraldgitau7702]

A lot of work and some kygo beats

[@OutofWORKoutdoors]

dang this awesome

[@mithileshramteke3882]

It's wonderful

[@EM-hu2bj]

Thank you :)

[@asharali159]

Wow fantastic bro

[@apdoghanm6461]

I work in welding all metals, oxygen, and also work in detailing home furniture, such as tables.

[@EricStrebel]

Interesting to see this built, well done. I am curious, why is the floor so high? and that space under the floor not used for storage? Just seems like the center of gravity is a bit high on this. But perhaps there is a reason for this..or this boat has a specific function that I am not aware of.

[@yongyuthkongkaew806]

Best. Good Job.❤

[@dooryardfabrication3973]

How did you find 16’ long aluminum sheets? Awesome job btw , looks deadly !

[@thewalrus3000]

Great build! Do you sell these plans?

[@klaasomega1]

Klasse gedaan

[@jelajahlautkaltara4470]

I like it amazing

[@sh.rus.222]

Nice, very good 👍

[@Cityboy-cl4mt]

BADASS !

[@tomspontoons]

Do you pretty much spool gun everything? Or what percentage is TIG? Does that do well for making the seams water tight? I tend to get pinholes when I MIG seams. Just started a 13’ skiff build last week!

[@lutfourrahman8315]

Wow very nice

[@sangchanel9796]

good job

[@ohkay3644]

Try putting the sides on at the front it's much easier

[@dydyghani8201]

Good job

[@shkelqimloki683]

wow well done

[@gerlanribeirodearaujo4827]

Muito top show de bola ⚽️

[@JuanGarcia-oq6xe]

simple pero bonito😉

[@FAUZIAKBAR89]

Bagus banget..pembuatan perahu 👍🤝🇮🇩

[@jorgearos9367]

Hola soy de chile felicidades muy buen trabajo podrías compartir planos . Quiero fabricar uno ,trabajo en soldadura aluminio

[@abatotitz6664]

awesome 👍..

[@SunmiOfficial]

wow amazing

[@ioanstef1983]

Adorable!

[@eldstgilmorbarboydodellatb4413]

💚💚💚💚 bookmark/ notes: welder anchor , which way fish first , walker cross bar sliding down while welding like physical rehab , red fish Lips on that , try sir metal like just road a broke a mustang horse , crew welding box and it’s long wire with welding tip welding metal boat for specific fish ( da throwback on that boat like 🪡 needle #marlin 🪄) ( …..ect….tbc…..-g-b, bot

[@adventurehungry]

Not sure if i missed it. Would be good idea to fill underfloor with foam

[@jeffbower100]

Now you know why good aluminum boats are riveted.

[@msenlioglu]

very good. can you share general plan for this boat if possible thanks.

[@leiribeiroserralheriasonho8399]

Muito bom Very much

[@jeffvaughn9808]

Nice job we'll done

[@EM-hu2bj]

Thanks!

[@earllll]

AH WHAT A FIND! So stoked I came across this. What does a boat like this cost? Inquiring from Victoria BC

[@gz5738]

Looks like a Lifetime boat I have one 14 ft skif 9000+

[@rayw3568]

Great Job, is that your own design or did you purchase the plans for this somewhere? I’m interested.

[@mychealmikha7061]

Nice bro

[@barameebaramee2892]

ชอบเลยมันดำน้ำได้ใหม

[@406ba]

Nice sturdy boat. But for me, the center console needs to be moved forward 12-18" to obtain a better balance point.

[@EM-hu2bj]

We actually test launched it to double check the deck height, and had the console fabricated, but not yet installed, so we were able to move it around and find the perfect balance point for the console and operator.