Homemade 5 gallon bucket race style fishing boat

In this video I show you how I made my second 5 gallon bucket boat from scratch.
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[@Johnnywhamo]

The 12 year old boy in me would have LOVED this and got me off the shore on the creek.

[@geraldeh7291]

This is cool. A simple DIY project to have fun with. The beauty of it is the way it gets you thinking. Like the others here, I kept thinking of ways to improve the design and how I would do it differently. Any video that makes you think in a positive and fun way is a great video!

[@keremkurt6650]

Büyü n. rukiye

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate that. :)

[@PavlovsBob]

Just a thought: Perhaps you could attach inexpensive plastic bowls to front ends of your pontoons to form watertight domes. This might significantly decrease drag and increase speed. Nice work and good video 👍

[@oobihdahboobeeboppah]

I found this only because it was one of the many random videos that KZbin plants in my feed. I like the whole concept of putting a boat of your own creation on the water like this, something that is very non-traditional. Kudos and keep up the good work!

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@ryanchristopher7628]

scrap the buckets . and just use 12 inch drain pipe. and scrap the 5/16 self tapers and use glue. it would help it float better

[@erzewnicki]

Not a bad idea at all.

[@slimjim7411]

Snap a lid on the bucket, and install a pressure fitting. Heat the bottom of the bucket with a heat gun, and pressurize the bucket with a compressor. The result will be a nice rounded bottom on the bucket. It will also increase it's flotation because the buckets will then be bigger. An alternate method would just be a heat gun, and a capped piece of pvc mounted vertical. Heat the bottom of the bucket, and push it down onto the pvc in the center. Will give more of a V shape versus a round shape like air pressure would but anything is better than flat.

[@maikutsukino4743]

Not bad for an off hand build. Room for improvements. Gives me ideas. Thank you! But batteries open to waves or splash? Made me shiver a little at that. But still looks like a fun fast build that is relatively cheap for a toy of this type. Well done!

[@Thicbladi]

The batteries are probably water proofed

[@MrTaylorscape]

Sealed lead acid batteries are by definition, sealed. Not a short hazard either since its 12v-24v...

[@masonjarhillbilly]

Proof of concept works. It floats. Has a few bugs. Looks like you are ready to move on to. Keep it simple. Great job!!!!!!

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@Andy-df5fj]

I suggest buying some large dollar store plastic bowls and gluing the on the front and back of each bucket. You'll be far more streamlined plus get some extra bouyancy without adding much weight.

[@cartmanrlsusall]

Good idea you can buy a readymade boat or a kit,but cobbling something together from odds and ends and it works is way more satisfying. Long live diy.

[@taterkaze9428]

What glue works on polyethylene? Maybe some poly welding is needed?

[@Andy-df5fj]

@@taterkaze9428 I find that as long as the surface is roughed up enough, CA glue (superglue) sticks to just about anything

[@Andy-df5fj]

@Brisdad53 3 mph would be a huge improvement.

[@WillieStubbs]

screw the bottoms of the buckets together... cut a hole in the lid for the big salad bowls... glue them in and put the top on the bucket.

[@timcollins180]

I’ve read most of the comments and the only thing I could add is to insure when gluing pvc together, use must also use cleaner. The cleaner starts melting the pvc, but the glue makes for sliding together easy and fills in the gaps and the extra glue settles in the lowest point to form a smooth trough. Great idea, keep upgrading! Oklahoma

[@supergokue1]

Good to know, thanks for the comment.

[@donklaing]

Suggestion. Move batteries to the back which will help level out the plain. Thu also allowing a opportunity ti design a tackle box working area. I've seen similar designs where foam has been used to fill flotation cavities. Looks like a fun and functional project.

[@gunsmith549]

Suggestion that may help. Use the 4 inch PVC lower in the water, Higher post seat swivel boat seat, Put batteries in plastic battery boxes with lids. No plywood required. The 4 inch pipe helps with flotation and reduces weight. I can run a 12 foot boat with 1 battery, you should be fine with one on that. Maybe some plastic fins on the bucket to split the water, reduce flat push of the water. FYI a plastic 55 barrel will support 500 US lbs in the water. But nice idea an good work

[@NiteWolfeFishing]

nice build! My recommendations.. Move the back center buckets to the side. The issue is the thrust from the trolling motor is lose some due to it hitting the buckets. Find some wat to put cone fronts on the buckets.... possibly add a modified bucket to each front.Slpit it and use a soldering iron to weld it back together after shaping. You can use a heat gun to make it more shapable.

[@Xyreck]

1 things I would change on that amazing fishing boat to make it better. The compressed wood you used to mount the seat. They sell now flat pieces of PVC at Homedepot. Use that instead of wood to insure that seat will never rot. Thanks for the video. Looking forward to making my own in the near future.

[@supergokue1]

Yes you are correct about the wood, it is not built to last. I found a way to take large pieces of PVC pipe and make flat sheets out of it. Here is the link if you are interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZaQo3mAgrBmo7c . Thank you for the comment, Lonny

[@Farmer2492]

fantastic video, i am Farmer from Australia i never go out and buy machinery or anything i make it myself if it works great if it dosent to bad i have only used scrap material.

[@gen81465]

Attach one of these (Lumax 204 oz Capacity Plastic Funnel) to the end of each bucket. Fill with closed cell expandable foam until it seals off at the end. It will make the barrels more aerodynamic (or simply plug the end with a cork, if you're worried about the toxins in the foam). The funnels are about $15 each. If you use tubing to connect all the barrels together, you should only need the funnels on the front two (or possibly front and back) barrels.

[@supergokue1]

I'll buy a few and try them out, thanks for the tip :)

[@waynemetevia7983]

Very clever! Red Green would be proud!

[@pondartinc4002]

I miss the Red Green show....

[@kevindavidson3376]

If you are able to figure this stuff out, I figure you have the capability to know where improvements need to be made. I love the overall design and it looks like lots of fun. Keep building!!!

[@tylertelford6803]

Make a rounded cap for the buckets so when you're moving forwards you don't have water hittin a flat spot. It will help move a little faster

[@ryandoublerreynolds4508]

Most impressive part to me was how quiet it was! Amazing!

[@geetee50]

Nice idea fella . Ive read lots of comments on the obvious here but I'm sure you intended your final build the right way. After the perminent welding of your pipes pieces I would fill them with an expanding foam mix just to ad that extra structure and give. Plus it'll lose that hollow cheap feel then cast some egg shape floats and bobs your uncle. All the best

[@yeceylewis1942]

Now that's how u leave a good comment with suggestions..other people jus come off sorta disrespectful and arrogant in my opinion

[@makeminefreedom]

Bullet shaped cowlings over the front facing sides of the buckets should make them more aerodynamic and reduce water friction.

[@TommyBrisbane]

both sides, not just the front.

[@orangeaquatics9068]

Aquamatic?

[@orangeaquatics9068]

Maybe floatyier is the best term.

[@gunbunny2003]

i enjoy builds like this. just a thought to lighten the load a bit; use plastic cutting boards (wal-mart) for any decking you may want and use battery boxes to secure the batteries. put the batteries in the rear or underneath of you in line. Someone mentioned plastic bowls from the dollar store that are the same width as the bucket bottoms. Fill those buckets and bowls with foam. Sweet project though. As an afterthought, put some wide wheels from a golf caddie on it and a tow handle. Have fun.

[@rickfeller1937]

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[@captainwhiplash]

The middle bucket is catching your propeller thrust which is applying most of the thrust into trying to push the trolling motor and bucket apart. And use more buckets to form nose cones and that will cut your overall drag way down and likely increase your speed by double if you make the suggested changes.

[@palmerswei1572]

That is a very creative of you. Only a small sugestion. Maybe its better to use the two long plastic pipes instead of the bucket so you reduce the dragging of the water. Just a sugestion.

[@DROY2004]

Great innovative idea! Your making a fishing barge tho, it’s not gonna be a speedster, so make it a little wider & a little longer, (1) loose the extra barrels in back, (2) build a platform behind the seat for a milk crate/rod holders, batteries, (3) turn all barrels sideways for less resistance , consider using 55gal plastic drums, & above all, whatever you decide , use pvc glue instead of screws! Add lights on a pvc rail & it would make a fantastic floundering barge. Shalom!

[@FrugalFlyRodder]

This is a great project and is not the final design. The problem with showing people progress on a project, and I'm not talking about the builder, I am talking about the people who have no idea what it takes to "develop" something... they expect a Ranger bass boat right out of the gate.

[@chloehennessey6813]

The Frugal Fly Rodder No we don’t. We expect nothing and give freely of our intellect and advice. Screws don’t make sense in this when cement and primer would have done the job better AND air tight. I mean the stuffs like 5 bucks for the cement and primer.

[@MrLaTEchno]

​@@chloehennessey6813 it's a set-up ,materials are for the next job if you had follow the whole video you could know this.

[@davrogrz5286]

your absolutely right

[@xxaidan_costaxx6386]

Yeah so ture

[@James-lj7rm]

@@chloehennessey6813, He used screws because he said he would be using the fittings for other projects. Also, the buckets are the floats and not the pipes so if water gets in the pipes the water would drip out somewhere else.

[@TERRYB0688]

Hi Terry from Scotland, one thing for sure the pipe concept gives room for innovation both in land vehicles and water, you can make a double seated version with all sorts of additions, seal the pipe with solvent weld and make it part of the buoyancy , good job pal.

[@supergokue1]

I really appreciate it! Thank you for the comment, Lonny

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Some people have genius idea's but the building process they use almost ALWAYS gets questioned ... !!

[@footballjunky1904]

Amazing to be able to consider one of these except for one major fact, living in Florida. I don’t think I will ever have the balls to attempt this with all these gators

[@supergokue1]

Yes, I could see how that would be a problem :)

[@dennisbuckmeir9869]

Thank you for your innovation. I'll build one for my Great Grandsons and Great Granddaughter

[@mccc4559]

And for me too buddy!!! 🚀🚀🚀

[@sgt.justice0826]

Awe man.., I just can't get enough watching and admiring your creations.., Beautiful work. Also at a distance, it looks like an outer space craft.✊✊👍🇺🇸

[@supergokue1]

Thank you very much!

[@markpinther9296]

Excellent video. I know how much work it takes to edit something like this. I can’t quite tell why one end is wider than the other. I do get why you put through holes for the battery plates. For me, I would seal up all those holes plus prime and cement all my joints once assembled. Makes it WAY stronger.

[@DivergentDroid]

I like it. I would build a platform around it like a flat boat so you can have more surface area to put fish, beer, chicks etc on.

[@keithsteffen5770]

Hay... A most excellently cool idea. Anyone can add or take away from the original concept....(Keith In Florida)

[@luisrafles6776]

Señor Nik es Usted una Persona con capacidad de inculcar a otras para poder desarrollar este tipo de tecnología práctica y económica para quiénes no tienen ( money ) pero si la ilusión de que alguien piense y lo lleve a realizar estás maravillas!!!

[@dreweastw]

Ice chest and beer can cup holder, a must have.

[@charleswilson7518]

It looks like the water is high . Ya’ll must have had a lot of rain .. thank you sir and God bless you .

[@safetyfirstintexas]

Great gains can be had when all buckets are in a line and only the front 2 push water. And you can cone those for even less resistance.

[@allenwesley5591]

Awesome build.. love it sir. I agree does need another bucket in front middle. Wrap it with fiberglass. Buckets too. Make a cone on the front and back of buckets would be cheap, cost effective and would move pretty quickly then. You could make the cones out of cardboard and wrap with fiberglass. Estimate 200 to 300$

[@urabampot]

one more set of buckets out front just like the back, and make the cone caps for better hydro-dynamics.... pretty kool concept for sure!!

[@Caaracu]

If somehow you can make the buckets pointy like bullet shape, you may get less resistance in the water, but the design is totally cool. Cheers!!!

[@supergokue1]

I think I figured out something real simple to do just that with the front of the buckets. I am hoping to do a update video real soon. Thank you for the suggestion, Lonny

[@PromasterHOF]

Nice video, to bad you didn’t give measurements or tell us how you hooked the buckets together and attached them to the pvc frame.

[@jmoney6550]

If you watch the video, it had a pop up in the top right corner.. for the "5gal bucket pontoon"

[@joeylugo4588]

Looks like he put the lids on the buckets and ziptied them together, and some how attached the pvc pipe to it

[@nancyhillyer8359]

All replies seem to like your great idea. Everyone has there two cents to put in. Many sounded good. Ingenious idea. When you get a final design sell the patterns. I can totally see a couple of you getting together and starting a business. Patterns ( directions) first, then sell them on a sportsman shop. Well, you can dream can’t you? 🤗

[@GUIRADE95]

Way to go man, screw all heaters, next model I'm sure will be better. Congrats.

[@sethyocum8246]

Put cones in the front of the buckets to reduce drag

[@rodneylee4026]

What would you use for cones?

[@myob3574]

there all over the hiways, lol

[@jackloglethorpe5399]

If you're talking about hiway cones, they're kind of heavy.

[@johnburakowski61]

Yeah , that's pretty slick . Worked out well for a prototype . Rube Goldberg would be proud .

[@supergokue1]

Cool, thanks for the complement.

[@johnburakowski61]

@@supergokue1 Considering the low cost of materials , and ease of construction , you may have a marketable item there . A couple rod holders and a place for a tackle box , and that's a hot setup .

[@supergokue1]

Cool, thank you!

[@bobpowers9862]

Get some plastic bowls from the dollar store. Attach to the fronts of the buckets, to significantly reduce drag. To keep water out? Fill with spray-foam once attached.

[@charlesmitchell174]

Good idea on the foam. Pay a kid to fill each piece of the piping as you attach them.

[@biffwalls56]

Loved the idea and video but I watched several times and never saw how the buckets were attached. You showed everything else cept that. Good job

[@supergokue1]

It's in this video, thanks for the comment. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH69c2WYnbJsf9E

[@thesonorandesertangler]

When my kids get older I definitely want to mess around with a DIY fishing boat.

[@supergokue1]

They are a lot of fun, thanks for the comment :)

[@bilding5628]

Another 2 5gl buckets up front for the added weight of the batteries. And you already said you need to add glue. Plus, i would spray foam the insides of the pvc pipes and buckets will make it MUCH more stable, allow for more amenities(weight) and safer if chambers flood that the foam will keep you buoyant. You gave me some ideas for sure. Cool idea. Goid job guy.

[@supergokue1]

Thank you!

[@gordonbrown5476]

Bill Ding --- you can fill the barrels and PVC pipe with pigshit as long as that material is less heavy than water and it won't make a bit of effect on flotation

[@chefgiovanni]

A few dozen of these with small people on them down south, this is a crocodiles dream.

[@trunk8d]

Just a suggestion but hang frame from buckets use sealed tubes instead of screws you'll obtain better buoyancy and having the buckets turned 90 degrees to reduce drag. Fill buckets and frame with foam? Tis the season to start

[@malky525]

Your doing it...Experts are in armchairs. I only give advise when asked. Great work. Thanks for sharing 👌

[@FreedomForce100]

1 minute into the video and I'm sold. Subscribers +1.

[@busyguy8084]

Friction fit PVC will leak. Should have glued the joints with proper glue and dolvent

[@sirpaul8813]

Busy Guy this guy can’t be a plumber! Water will leak into those fittings and the screws will rust out! Like you said he should of glued the pipe

[@timstone3735]

AND add a schrader valve at the top and a drain valve at the low point

[@garryjohnson2896]

Fill the buckets with Styrofoam.

[@ograiderray3300]

Screws only add weight and won’t seal properly pvc glue buddy

[@OldDunollieman]

He said in the video that he did NOT glue the joints as he was going to reuse the pipe etc. in other boats.

[@tanyahernandez915]

Awesome idea, almost like a one man fishing pontoon. I'm sure you can make modifications now that you've put it to the test. I think this is better than a kayak because it looks very stable.I Own a ocean kayak and a perception pilot and I assure you it doesn't take much to flip a yak. Good luck with your inventions

[@supergokue1]

Thank you.

[@ikstrucking3289]

Home depot, Lowe's buckets hate UV exposure, they go bad so fast, and become cracking, that you would be amazed. At this point I'd buy one foot or larger diameter pvc pipe, and make pontoons out of it, two loooong pontoons, filled with expanding foam, PVC glue capped, and that will give you seasons of use, especially if you paint the pontoons to cut on UV exposure

[@courageoustruth6089]

Filling the pvc with expanding foam. Brilliant!

[@Ajaxaxxess]

Closed cell expanding foam FTW! open cell acts like a sponge.

[@dr.michelleevamorholt1538]

Ajaxaxxess good point, especially if pvc is screwed and not welded together. But sorry can ya take some time to catch me up...what is FTW? Humm, gonna look that up now

[@courageoustruth6089]

@@dr.michelleevamorholt1538 For The Win. 😊

[@Ajaxaxxess]

Courageous Truth has spoke then Truth :)

[@alansarmiento8014]

Wow!! Awesome with 50 caliber on the top!!

[@kiddiescripterkiller]

I think 4 or 6 - 8' 4" sealed pvc tubes with 90's on front and a cap on back would give you better results... than those buckets... and as someone else said, get rid of those heavy batteries or calculate your center of gravity and shift them back.

[@rogerbourret6537]

Nice job. I agree with glue rather than screws. I would try 30 gal solid barrel rather than 2 pails. Need covers for the battery and a life jacket. All and all thumbs up for the idea and the drive to do it.

[@909busa]

Rotate buckets 90 degrees or add some kind of cone in front of every bucket

[@larrysullivan6536]

That is amazing love it so good I’ve got to make one of these well done you cheers Larrysullivan in London

[@supergokue1]

Very cool, I'm glad you liked it :)

[@АлександрХворост-ф7б]

Красиво. "Бочки" нужно было установит "под углом", чтоб передние торцы выходили из воды, сопротивление будет намного меньше.

[@RedfishInc]

Very neat design. I like that you have flotation directly under the seat. Also I like the overall size. My ears are bleeding after watching the build though. Thanks for sharing.

[@Alaskashane]

like your idea, great job, those screws add weight , not sure what the amount of glue in this project would add weight wise , im guessing less.. also incorporate your seat out of a bucket storage and beverage holder with a bucket seat..

[@mylesmastersen3520]

Alaskashane just use lightweight pvc glue😀

[@qte5530]

Acutely for long term riding put two skids under the buckets and install five batteries in the buckets. Nice concept I could see this being very versatile with limited energy needed to go have fun. Great share thank you😌 And see put dolly wheels on that you could wheel it to any location you like without way too much effort ✌🏼️

[@supergokue1]

Cool, and great idea about the wheels. Thank you for the suggestion, lonny

[@Jet2416-Reloading]

That's a pretty nifty concept. You might be on to something that's useful and fun.

[@pumpkinheadghoul]

Great attempt. I bet you learned a wealth of information from this project. I see so much potential with this.

[@supergokue1]

I have learned a ton and I am using what I learned to make much needed improvements. Thank you for the comment, Lonny

[@pumpkinheadghoul]

@@supergokue1: Very much looking forward to a video with the upgrades. Keep us posted with a cost breakdown too, please and thank you. I'm already thinking about a two-seater version for my young son and I. We'll let you work out the kinks first though. I'm 6'1' 230, so I might need a dozen buckets: ) Awesome job so far, Lonny!

[@JamesJohnsonVyo]

i'd move the batteries behind the seat to remove the front end weight since you have more flotation in the rear. I'd also hide the cabling inside the pvc. but all in all not a bad idea.

[@TheBushdoctor68]

Great project. Something that's easy to overlook is that you need steps to put your feet on. Having your legs dangle over the edge of a seat for maybe hours on end will start to hurt quite fast.

[@TeamProsperity]

That lil motor is pretty ok but I think I would use 4 more buckets and add a platform on the back of that thing and mount my twin Merc 250 black Max on there 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤙🏻

[@fjc9729]

How cool, was looking for an inexpensive Pontoon and they don't exhist at least my budget. This will work ! Thank you.

[@chuckskaggs8037]

All these people on here giving you hell. Why don’t y’all make one yourself and get a life. Good job man keep emm coming

[@Housebarons]

Very imaginative boat, awesome execution!

[@JasonH17]

Came for the arm chair internet Engineers was not disappointed

[@obijuankenobi6565]

Styrofoam, duct tape, and an egg beater was all I needed.....Mexican Engineered

[@extraordinaryactsofglass3743]

The surprising thing about the internet you may not know is you have no idea what people actually are.

[@charlesmitchell174]

You CAN save a lot of money and frustration by drawing out an idea and then sounding out others. As long as you can trust them not to steal it from you. Ask people who hate the water.

[@Youtubecensoredmyusername]

I like how you put the motor in the front so the steering isn’t backwards and weight is distribution is good

[@supergokue1]

Cool, I'm glad you liked it!

[@jerrystevens1865]

The wafer board around the water will probably not last long. When replacing it would probably be best to use pressure treated plywood or lumber. Cypress would be good too. Nice ideas and work,,,,

[@johnny7047]

I would say Marine grade Plywood and more water dynamic cones on the front of the buckets and he would be good to go.

[@supergokue1]

You are correct about the wafer board, it will not last long. After a lot of thought I figured out how to take large pieces of PVC pipe and make it flat. So far I am happy with the flat PVC sheets. They weight less and have no water issues. If you are interested in the video here is a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZaQo3mAgrBmo7c . Thank you for the comment, Lonny.

[@rtusa8926]

Awesome idea for some fun on the lake, affordable boat and battery powered 👍

[@hphinn]

I would glue those pipes together instead of screwing. When bucket fails pipes will float. Great project anyway

[@thaboomer53]

I have used a lot of pvc in my life and I was wondering --Where's the pvc glue?

[@Youtubecensoredmyusername]

thaboomer53 he does say he didn’t glue it because he reuses the materials for other boats

[@Youtubecensoredmyusername]

Javion Bullocks a bicycle seat post with seat removed afixed with duct tape should suffice 😒

[@arandomgentleman3051]

As far as the front goes, use a couple boogie boards from Goodwill or something. Its light, foam, has a turn it at the nose of thw board and it's durable. Should cut down on the resistance a little.

[@arandomgentleman3051]

And maybe use a foam cooler for the battery? I don't know what effect the battery would have falling into water under covered. ( Insert joke about currents )

[@jonathankoons8721]

Maybe try making a pontoon type of float with the buckets, and finding a way to cover the batteries cause electricity and water dont mix well😂😂

[@danv6074]

That's a good way to make a flying machine. Put some fans in those buckets, make'em rotate.

[@AmericanJusticeCorp]

Cool build. One main problem: The plastic those buckets are made out of is not very UV-Stable. (Actually on purpose, I think, for environmental reasons). In about one season of being out in the Sun, the plastic can become brittle enough to crack. It will definitely happen over time, due to the combination of UV and Oxygen. PVC is Pipe is more UV Stable.

[@carljones5284]

Those buckets are a lot tougher than you think.

[@dwainwilkinson3147]

I saw a design on junk yard wars many years ago and I thought that it was a good dyi project. They used maybe 5 55 gallon barrels for a keel with a rounded nose on the lead barrel. Then the plan was to use 2 outriggers again made from 55 gallon drums welded back to the center keel. They put an inline 4 banger in one of the barrels and ran a drive shaft to a prop through the last barrel. It was a great design. It floated and ran very fast through the water. The problem was that they ran out of time before they got the 2nd outrigger attached. It dumped the crew. That being said....your little boat looks like fun. Maybe think about the center keel with outriggers. Good luck on your next attempt.

[@williammccormick1659]

Serplus para canopy army navy 🐯

[@juliomarquinez6439]

Turn the seat arround...3 buckets in front and 2 in the back, seat in the back and put the propeller in the middle

[@kanadadayasamak]

His bud is heavyweight thats why 3 at the back :))

[@mickberry9991]

Put Cones on the front buckets. Less drag on the front End. Cool design. Kudos

[@johnny7047]

I would say Marine grade Plywood instead of the OSB (Oriented Strand Board) and more water dynamic cones on the front of the buckets and he would be good to go.

[@coreykishman8833]

Agreed, that stuff gets soft pretty quickly when wet.

[@SpicySteve-tz2so]

These would work great on the front of the buckets: jspmanufacturing.com/products/cone-style-black-or-white-from-7-to-12-piling-marine-dock-boat-pylon-post-head-cone-cover?Google%20Shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhIb1rvbS4wIVUdbACh1q4QsvEAYYASABEgKkh_D_BwE

[@ArcticFlies56]

Very nice pontoon boat. I would have glued the parts together because by screwing the pieces together can seep water. You can always take it apart and glue together.

[@supergokue1]

You are correct, the upgrade video will have all of the fittings glued into place. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@bradleypayne2495]

Maybe I'm missing something. Why didn't you just use PVC cement? Nevermind, I commented without watching the ending! Sorry!

[@denismorton1269]

My first thought too.

[@hawaiib8]

Bradley Payne nope hawaii had it first, but we call you pupule hoale kane ( crazy white man) lol smile, started from the 1800 beat that ,, why do hill billys walk with a one sided slant,, if you were born on a side of a mountain you would walk that way also,,, lol I made that joke up

[@hawaiib8]

Bradley Payne doesnt matter you should have use the cement cause it doent rust ass hole screws do, your SINKING, in the future remember I told you so

[@hawaiib8]

Frankie Teague doesnt matter screw don't have to be submerged in water to start rusting whether fresh or salt water it will rust, miss no it all, if you put enough glue it will stick together ass hole I guess yer not a plumber geesh,

[@painterken2542]

@Frankie Teague somebody needs a Snickers

[@stevedaly7070]

I like it, it's pretty cool but I can't imagine it doing much racing. 😀

[@farthead1231]

good design... maybe use giant hose clamps to secure wood pieces to the pipe and glue the couplers together for water tightness... and maybe 12 inch pvc instead of the buckets but first do the math for displacement

[@captainfragger6295]

They can't be too water tight unless he capped the ends. It would have been better all glued. And buckets inline instead of offset. Seat is too far forward.

[@hopntobewheatnotatare5314]

That's awesome! You have inspired me...I want one!

[@sandwichtube]

Instead of using buckets perhaps use more pvc pipes with the same volume of air, like a catamaran.

[@nicholaspouliotoutdoors384]

That’s a epic build very awesome

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@MrRichinil]

#1 Life jacket . #2 ditch the music . #3 good vid with great ideas . Putting the buckets in 2 lines like a pontoon setup might be more efficient with less drag .

[@xqiuvmah]

I saw a fun project where they attached 6, 55 gallon plastic barrels under a picnic table (3 on either side) and they put a trolling motor in the center where the umbrella normally goes. I don't know if it would be a good fishing boat but for hanging out with friends, it could be awesome

[@hegemonycricket2182]

what if the buckets could be oriented the other way, perpendicular to the boat, especially on the front, so that the round part of the buckets faces the water?

[@jamessprow7116]

Exactly

[@anthonyagnelneri4076]

What if a barn DOOR AGAISNT THE wind??!!!

[@hegemonycricket2182]

@@anthonyagnelneri4076 what if Tom hanks rolled a joint and smoked it on an island ??

[@rodneylee4026]

It would be more even surface area against the water flow and the rounded curve wouldn't make much difference then.

[@dipaulina]

I love your work . Thanks 👍💪💪💪

[@supergokue1]

Very cool, I appreciate that :)

[@I6382]

Those batteries should be in the back bro. So the weight will go on the back Not in the front the Tilt will come in the front make easily manueverbality

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

Just Subscribed. Pretty neat little rig. As with anything you can always keep modifying and making changes to improve the design.

[@supergokue1]

Thanks for the sub, and the comment. I do plan on making some improvements this coming spring.