Homemade fishing boat with foldable pontoons

[@LadyVoldemort]

I don't even know how I came here from SNL and crochet videos. I don't fish and live faraway from any body of water, and honestly I kinda hope that something silly would happen (and it didn't)...but I'm glad I watch this. It's quite interesting and impressive. 👍👍

[@supergokue1]

Cool, I'm glad you liked it. Thank you for the comment!

[@donniefontaine8018]

I’m not a fisherman and normally wouldn’t care about a fishing boat but the ingenuity here made for a very enjoyable video. Bravo! Nicely done!

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I really appreciate it.

[@kevindavidson3376]

Every since I was a boy, I always wanted to build something like this. A slight different design is what I've had pictured in my head all these years but many things shown in your video, just might piece together some of things I would need to do to accomplish my childhood dream. I'll be retiring in 2 or 3 years so this might make a very good retirement project for me. Thanks for the video! Have a great day!!!

[@edbraunn7720]

i used to build rafts all the time as a kid from scrap, they floated great but were always to heavy n bulky to transport, once i got six people on it, and even put a little sail. i was like 12!

[@roykinder4134]

Now that's slick. If you are on a small lake or pond this is the way to fish!

[@williammackenzie788]

GREAT TO SEE PEOPLE MAKING THINGS WHO THINK "OUTSIDE THE BOX".

[@supergokue1]

Thank you!

[@MrBonney1990]

Greetings Brother! I’m 47 years old and being born and raised here at Lake of the Ozarks, I’ve been fishing primarily for Crappie and Catfish my whole life. . Two years ago my son, who is now 12, discovered fishing as well, and we haven’t gone more than 48 hours without fishing, every Summer Vacation since that time!! We love fishing. Crappie are easily taken here right off of boat docks. But in my neck of the woods, catfish, especially “Trophy Size” Blues and Flatheads, won’t be taken often, if at all, without owning a small boat to go out at night when they hunt. To that end, I’ve been researching the available options for building one or two small craft for specifically for that purpose, and in all my hours and hours of looking ( days is more like it!). your design, is exceptional in its simplicity and portability, and is one of my favorites, by far. I see many short “Great Job” , and “Cool!” type of generic, quickie comments on your project, but I also see a few , that I feel are a bit condescending. No, your boat won’t last two seconds on my lake on a Saturday , during tourist season, or anyplace that has a name ending with, “Ocean”.. But that’s because you obviously don’t live on, nor plan to use your craft ON any of those waters. It looks to me like a private lake, obviously restricted in its use, and you have no need to fear the Towel Sharks swamping you with their 40’ Sea Ray , monstrosity , that they paid half a million dollars for, to drive 3 months a year. Your design is lightweight, cheap (comparatively) , super easy to build, and in my opinion, your boat is PERFECT for someone with specific needs. Many people become professionals once they get behind a keyboard. They make suggestions about how you should have done this, and why didn’t you do that...How come you didn’t? Blah, blah... You designed it they way you did for a reason YOUR REASONS, for YOUR location and needs. This ain’t your 1st Rodeo either . You’ve arrived at this design based on previous attempts. I wonder how many guys picking apart your efforts have even had the Sack to Man-Up and build their own boat from scratch.? No kit, no blueprints, but from scratch? So, in closing, I’ll only offer these two thoughts for your consideration. 1). The Internet and especially social media , has inadvertently caused most of us to forget our manners. Many of us have become conditioned to see everything through only our own lens, making us very intolerant of anything we identify as not perfect in our conception of the world. Along with now having the ability to be cruel and/or judgmental of others...anonymously.... Don’t let those voices discourage you or your future ideas. Most people can’t see past themselves anymore . Don’t let them discourage you. 2). Keep up the good work!

[@supergokue1]

That really means a lot, thank you for the encouraging words.

[@moihamoiha7864]

Отличное плавательное средство, и главное сделано из подручных материалов! Гений).

[@supergokue1]

Thank you very much!

[@wot4543]

конусообразней надо делать поплавки. сопротивляемость большая.

[@ИванИвангород]

@@wot4543 нет придела совершенству, давай твой с "конусообразней" к 9 Мая заценим! Бро))

[@wot4543]

@@ИванИвангород но щас шнурки поглажу

[@MrWoinsveta]

Бог дал разум и место откуда растут руки. В нужном месте все и сошлось. Получилась классная штука. Правильный товарищ. Творец. А недочеты он исправит.

[@coreyclark7165]

One of the best DIY projects iv ever seen, its only missing one thing, an anchor. Awesome project Sir

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it.

[@tee6519]

As a commercial plumber .i must say.very nice work ..using .pvc👍🏻!

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate it :)

[@AllThingsRamdom]

Pretty nice design! One recommendation I would make is to use A-line X coating on the pontoons this way you don't have major problems if you run into any hard objects while in the water. It would be pretty easy for a hard piece of debris to make a bad day because the pontoons are made out of high density foam. Align X coding would make it a lot more stout and in the incidents were you did hit a hard piece of debris it would keep it all held together if the foam did break even within the line X coding.

[@supergokue1]

I will give it a try, thanks for the suggestion

[@АндрейСосновский-ч2ъ]

Как вариаант, предварительно покрыв пенопластовые понтоны аллюминевой фольгой. Пенопласт очень чувствителен к УФ-облучению и за сезон превратиться в пыль. И ещё, хомутовая стяжка не вызвает доверия в её надёжности, туда приходится основная нагрузка, вес рыбака против силы Архимеда.

[@НиколайКурносов-т7л]

А ведь согласись,что есть большая разница между купленным и сделанным собою лично! Хорошо ,что есть ещё творцы,а не потребители. Удачи,здоровья и счастья. Так держать!!!!!

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@joeywever9194]

This reminds me of the time I never build anything like this

[@oldsalt898]

Very, very cool. This is just the thing for farm pond fishing......and to give me a project. Thanks for sharing

[@supergokue1]

Nice, I'm glad you liked it :)

[@davidcloyd1296]

Good job. I love the idea and have boiled down my efforts to inflatable crafts. They fit in the trunk!

[@supergokue1]

A boat that fits in the trunk is hard to beat. Thanks for the comment :)

[@TairnKA]

Phase 4 and 5; Drink cooler(s), umbrella. Phase 6 and 7: Angled panel on front for better planing and extend (bend around chair back) tiller for easier control. It's called "Kaizen" (continuous improvement). ;-) That's until you reach the stage of "Shoot the Engineer, go into production".

[@brucewood9509]

Yes

[@fredbecker607]

Post office tried to use kaizen a few years back. Screwed it up as usual.

[@jessielee1369]

Funny. 😁

[@CalvinEdmonson]

Great job. Having watched this I think I would make the front floats with an angle for less resistance and to help keep the front up. My 6 year old grandson enjoyed watching this with me and discussing how you were building it and why you did it this way or that. Thanks for that experience my friend. Now I want to see a 10lb + bass tow you around the pond lol.

[@ManScoutsofAmerica]

Yeah a couple extra foam pieces would’ve made a nice point.

[@andrewsims7182]

That is pretty awesome... Someone got an "A" in engineering class!

[@tonyblumenschein7218]

That thing's pretty cool that's pretty ingenious good fishing I might have to make my own

[@Scott.Farkus]

That's actually an interesting design, better thought out and more functional; it could do double duty as pontoon system for a gold dredge.

[@notmydayjob3182]

Wow I didn't realize the amount of time that went into making the pontoons! Nice job. I surely learned some stuff from this video!

[@supergokue1]

They did take some time to complete, but I'm glad you liked them. Thank you for the comment!

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[@rudolfsourang9751]

Awesome guys, I am amazed with your invention and it will be added to my DIY project list. I love fishing and will keep a tab on your video uploads on KZbin. Thank you. 👍🏾

[@fishingpervert]

Very nice build. Well done on total rigidity and stability, with interlocking structure. I like it!

[@supergokue1]

Cool, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment

[@murai624]

some nice little solutions in this, clever

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I really appreciate that :)

[@Vitagirl]

Incredible creativity!!! I love diy creative movement and you tube University!!!

[@supergokue1]

Thank you so much!

[@RixxCNC]

Great project and the only thing I would add is an oar, you know for those times when you have a technical difficulty you cannot resolve.

[@Mason-pq3kv]

Oh and a sail.

[@Mason-pq3kv]

Electronic stuff is great and all, but if it fails and you have neither of these, you're screwed.

[@RevelationEndTimes-YiG2024YiG]

All he need do is ring 911.

[@ВадимЯкушин-ф6в]

Отличная идея и исполнение !! Молодец мужик !

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@juliuscaesar8801]

Awesome idea and build. Good thinking dude! The only thing I see that could be added is V shape foam shields to the two front floats to break and disperse the water easier while going forward. That might help glide through the water easier, less stress on the trolling motor.

[@supergokue1]

Thank you for the suggestion, and I appreciate the compliment.

[@gabrielvicente6027]

Awesome job. You gave your viewers an outstanding idea and very easy to follow. It looks like you spent approximately $500.00 for the materials and lots of off time for the build. Thanks for sharing and have a good time out on the water. God bless

[@supergokue1]

Thank you for the comment, I really appreciate it :)

[@robertdaone]

Nice build. The thumbs down are from people with no creativity or building skills or spent thousands for their fishing rigs.

[@КонстантинШнырёв-ю1н]

Молодец мужик..делаешь толковые вещи..только когда выйдешь на открытую воду,лучше иметь с собой небольшие весла.На всякий случай.С Уважением из России.

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@tomhaley52]

хорошее предложение

[@JoelGlidden43]

Very nice build. I'm impressed! Thanks for sharing.

[@supergokue1]

I appreciate the compliment!

[@alanthompson4912]

Was that a crock in the water as you were narrating?you remind me of my older brother, he would see stuff at stores, laugh and build one better, use it a couple of times, then sell it.

[@deathmask1008]

38k aligators like this video

[@jackabel3364]

Definitely a crock

[@AlexSWorlder]

Genius design for a DIY project!

[@supergokue1]

Cool, I'm glad you liked it!

[@pathallock7868]

Great design! With a little imagination and the need to fish!! Slay the gills dude!!

[@supergokue1]

Cool, thank you :)

[@buddyfuentes]

Very nice....ideal for ponds and small waters. GOOD JOB!

[@drew4509]

Awesome.. just need a built in cooler and a spot for fish and maybe a big umbrella.

[@supergokue1]

Those would be great additions, thanks for the comment!

[@АлексЩ-ь7л]

Молодец, прекрасная идея которую можно развивать дальше! I wish you success!

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I really appreciate it.

[@darrellwofford3297]

very good video that a great little pontoon enjoyed very much thanks

[@supergokue1]

Cool, I'm glad you liked it.

[@АндрейСосновский-ч2ъ]

Идея - супер , реализация - 5 баллов.

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate the compliment.

[@AhmadHassan-do8kh]

You know it's kind of sitting low you need to make the pontoons a bit larger .. take the already pontoons and elongate them each one about three ft

[@Brunnen_Gee]

He probably built it that size specifically to fit in the back of his truck. Any bigger and it wouldn't.

[@АнархистМоскаль-ы3ч]

Отличный аппарат получился! Браво!

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@karinhermans4213]

Thanks sir . you gave a good idea how to make outriggers flotation for my canoes. enjoy life .

[@johnnyhicks2386]

Very cool great idea.

[@NiaHir]

Đơn giản mà hiệu quả! Rất tuyệt vời bạn ơi!

[@supergokue1]

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

[@ErikvonStahl]

Add unbrella holder on that chair for the sweltering hot days... Great vid!

[@alvinkoh5556]

Great innovation! I think you need a folding umbrella to complete the design. We are going after the fishes and not sunburn. :)

[@supergokue1]

It will be on the remodel, thanks for the comment.

[@alvinkoh5556]

supergokue1 my orasure. Nice and cute design anyway. Besides adding an umbrella, maybe a cup holder at the side of the chair will be a nice addition too. :):

[@montyrackley612]

This looked a little better for speed and bouancy. Dude consider a umbrella holder for shade that hopefully won’t be in the way for casting.

[@francescozambuto1713]

He side cast it.

[@mehmedeshkodra3312]

@@francescozambuto1713 vb

[@scottwhitley3392]

An umbrella would turn into a sailing boat 😂

[@grahamdwells]

perhaps a beer cooler too. Don't drink and captin!

[@thomasleemullins4372]

I think that is both neat and very creative.

[@supergokue1]

Cool, I'm glad you liked it.

[@OU8Aspark]

It looks like a fun little fishing boat. Could you make the pontoons out of something else? It looked like a lot of work to make the pontoons so beautiful.

[@supergokue1]

Great question, I actually have been looking into different materials for pontoons. I hope to try out a new design with a new easier material in a couple of weeks. I can let you know if it is successful or not. Thank you for the question

[@raysplace6548]

I've seen literally 100s of these type of videos. Being an avid D.I.Y guy myself, They all seemed to need majior improvements, in one way or another. But, this one on the other hand, is a quality build.. Im impressed.. Awesome work..🍻🍻🍻 slaute..

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I really appreciate That. Thanks for the comment

[@raysplace6548]

@@supergokue1 🍻🍻👍👍👍

[@sahminanenterprisepgoma2186]

@@raysplace6548 xx

[@christiemaerker6693]

I highly agree. May make one myself this thing is awesome

[@joncalmavergara3788]

adding elbow pipes at the end of the outriggers would help alot in "slicing" through the water

[@supergokue1]

great suggestion, I appreciate the comment!

[@francescozambuto1713]

Much better but, anyway, what I would like to say is that you don't need to use the cleaning (purple) colored solution, the clear PVC glue in itself will cement the PVC fittings to the pipe, and it will be water tightly; once cemented you won't be able to separate the fittings from the pipe.

[@MrZola1234]

Ingenuity at its finest.

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I do really appreciate that :)

[@dan_kay]

Incredible how far technology has come. At one point, the tiny electric motor sounded like a real Harley.

[@supergokue1]

yes, it is truly amazing :)

[@kylekiernan]

Ingenious and clever, paint the nose of the pontoons red and you've got a classic Star Trek Enterprise fishing boat.

[@supergokue1]

Nice, I like it!

[@andrasjja1]

Someone get this poor guy a work bench!

[@supergokue1]

Yes please :)

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

...but he has such a nice deck ... 🙄😂

[@mickhunter4782]

That is fantastic and I must say the best thing I’ve seen yet for fishing around weed areas as well

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@wr3ncher]

Me thinking the pontoons were some sort of oversized crab pot float 🧐 Me watching this guy make layer cake out of insulation 😱🤯👏👏👏

[@alexcika9906]

Pretty damn cool , I certainly would not have patience to do all of that lol

[@ikandantanamanhias2018]

man..what are u duin?!! very creative,impressive..i like that..

[@supergokue1]

Cool, I was very happy with how it turned out as well. Thanks for the comment

[@jamescarneal7818]

I was thinking for the foam floats attached under the deck, you could make those hollow and cut some doors in the deck for additional storage under the deck, as is now just wasted space. Seems like the perfect place for a battery or tackle box, maybe a small cooler! Also maybe use the cut out inner circle of the pontoon and fill the pipe to keep the pontoon pipe from filling with water, or just fill the whole thing with spray foam and it can never sink, even if completely swamped by some assholes wake!

[@supergokue1]

Those are fantastic suggestions, thanks for the ideas!

[@PKAdventures]

dude, this is amazing

[@supergokue1]

I appreciate it, thanks for the comment.

[@TrueHelpTV]

This one has given me a lot to think about

[@ramvan2284]

really nicely done. perfect fit to truck and useful. Nice job

[@supergokue1]

Very cool, thank you :)

[@blue99saturn]

Lonny, your pontoon boats improve with every one you build.

[@supergokue1]

Thanks, I really appreciate it.

[@reynotkalikof955]

Отличный плот! Для не больших водоемов!

[@johnarizona3820]

Hey man this is an awesome DIY project, well done!!!! God bless you brother and thank you for sharing the build and everything!

[@supergokue1]

I'm glad you liked it, thanks for the comment!

[@philippenoel6135]

Well done

[@gregkoons9894]

I think that's vantastic I do you did always wanted to make something where you can walk out and have your stuff around you while you're walking that's a good one

[@supergokue1]

Thank you

[@delMajor_123]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing, inspired my 16 year old son to design similar craft! thank you!

[@nixter8739]

Pretty cool but looks nose heavy. Another foot of foam and tube out front? And maybe a little taper, like a pontoon? Foldable was very clever btw.

[@nixter8739]

Or maybe shift your seat back 6 or 8 inches, or adjustable. You are your own trim.

[@supergokue1]

Nice, thanks for the suggestions!

[@maaifoediedelarey4335]

Hideous music ! But I stuck through it - great idea & design, hats off to you !

[@redwood1957]

Nice those fittings are not cheap thank you

[@davidtownsend2257]

redwood1957 and the spray foam in the long tubes

[@wv_bearded_basser252]

What an incredible build, you sir have a very valuable skill

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@hovlandbound]

Looks like you have the center of gravity perfect. Great job! And it scoots pretty good.

[@supergokue1]

Thank you!

[@jeffryan8236]

great build, get a couple saw horses, protect your knee's, you might need them when you get my age.

[@supergokue1]

Yes, working on the ground is not as easy as it used to be. Thanks for the comment :)

[@CorbinAce]

supergopue1: I agree with Jeff Rayan. Myself, I would have to raise it to do the work on it. I was watching you climb on and wondering how it would be for me. I'm 84 and have very bad knees and have a hard time going up even a low 3" step. I think being careful I could get in. I really want to go fishing. In Florida even a trolling motor has to have registration. Fish and Game needs the money to waist. I'm thinking a design with foot pedals would work.

[@tyleromara6020]

I saw this in 2019..... wish everyone the best who watches this in 2026

[@douglas136]

TIME TRAVEL IS REAL!!!!

[@geoffreyregent9641]

Of all the designs of yours, that I've seen so far... and that's several, but probably not all... I like this one the best... simple and easily fast enough for its purpose... I might increase the circumference of the pontoons adding just enough length to their support arms to accommodate the added size... to increase buoyancy and lift your deck maybe 2 more inches out of the water... I'm not sure it is entirely necessary but if I were to make any changes that would probably be it... other than possibly adding a small cooler under the chair...

[@supergokue1]

Thank you and great suggestion, I really appreciate it!

[@neilcooper9508]

Thats a brilliant little boat realy impresed also take a lk at those home made helicopters 👍

[@supergokue1]

Thanks, I appreciate that :)

[@Fmr.PBAJoeJenkinsII]

You should mass produce them. Great invention!!!! I'd buy one!!!

[@supergokue1]

You never know, one day I might be able to make that happen. Thanks for the comment :)

[@generalfar30ny70]

Gorgeous

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@SamorobnaRibalka]

Классно придумал, еще бы порыбачить посмотреть как при вываживании ведет он себя

[@supergokue1]

I will probably start adding that to my videos in the future. Thanks for the comment!

[@andrewlipin4866]

Держится на воде уверенно думаю не будет проблем :)

[@РЕДИТПЦИДА]

А на берег- с берега???? Поломаются эти синие поплавки об дно ,особенно если камни???? Их наверное чем-то снаружи укрепить надо???? Но идея супер!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kolhozznik6152]

@@РЕДИТПЦИДА наверное можно пустые пивные кеги пеной монтажной заполнить и будет надежнее... Вот только где взять такие пластиковые трубы ?

[@viktorbabay2905]

Маловата грузоподъёмность. Надо диаметр (объём) поплавков увеличить хотя бы на 30% Идея хорошая, но предпочитаю делать лёгкие лодочки. В таких габаритах и весе двухместная лодочка привлекательнее, ИМХО, конечно.

[@wmcbarker4155]

a water strider from the 1920'-30's popular mechanix thanks for building one

[@bertlexington7716]

Great build , thanks for sharing…

[@supergokue1]

Cool, I'm glad you liked it :)

[@briansewart5885]

looks very stable, and cool. We lost a great little 2.5hp seagull motor in the Port Adelaide river years ago when it came loose. It will only happen once!

[@supergokue1]

Sorry to hear that :(

[@BasiCommonSense]

CANOPY WOULD BE THE BEST ADDON

[@supergokue1]

Yes, adding shade is a must. Thanks for the comment

[@jeanlouis8765]

the best I've seen, very small footprint

[@supergokue1]

I appreciate that, thanks for the comment!

[@АндрейШаргородский-п3и]

Братан тебе можно просто кроссовки 👟 скотчем к пяти литровым бутылкам примотать, ну и весло обязательно ))))

[@iamchrisroberts]

Spectacular. Nice design-ver well thought out and nicely balanced. Have fun and keep up the good work.

[@supergokue1]

Thank you very much, I appreciate that!

[@tajhayes7841]

Freak'n AWESOME mannn!! THNX 4 sharin' tht idea!!!

[@supergokue1]

Cool, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment.

[@LovinGodandmusic]

You've definitely inspired me to do something like this! I REALLY dig this! God bless

[@supergokue1]

I'm glad you liked it, God bless you and your family as well.

[@warrenmick2717]

I

[@truckerray7533]

That is an awesome build. thanks for sharing. Awesome how it floats so well. i like that little circular saw you was using! Where did you find it at??? I would like to have one like that for some of my projects. Take care. Rodney

[@supergokue1]

It is called a Dremel 678-01 Circle Cutter and Straight Edge Guide. It cost about $25.00 on Amazon. Thanks for the question.

[@truckerray7533]

@@supergokue1 Thankya sir for all the information & also just for replying back yo me.

[@jbuggrob6007]

Very Nice project, Good for any DIY Person, Nice for Ponds or Small lakes brilliant👍

[@supergokue1]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it!

[@raymondbailey1970]

thats brilliant fair play fella.

[@supergokue1]

Cool, I'm glad you liked it

[@Olev_Sievers888]

Отличная работа.Мужик молодец.

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@ellisdee9412]

Awesome idea!! Kudoes on the styrofoam pontoons..........I love it, man.......Good job!!

[@paulgathercole2601]

Quality vehicle. Let me know when you catch some fish 👍. Next vid, how to cook them 😄

[@Imagio-jw6js]

...Not to mention, where to put them after you catch them. Need a bucket deck.

[@dhdhddcvcncnc9703]

Поплавок должен иметь одинаковый диаметр по всей длине,или по крайней мере не иметь резких перепадов, потому что это увеличивает сопротивление движению и уменьшает грузоподъемность..

[@раяяя-н7х]

Концы заострёнными сделать. Просто

[@jasonstarr6419]

awesome build! thanks.

[@supergokue1]

No problem, glad you liked it.

[@jimmywarhorse6848]

Im going to build one of these for ice fishing. Just kidding, NICE JOB!

[@supergokue1]

Thanks, I appreciate it :)