Homemade Pontoon Boat Part 5

[@PaddleVan]

Thanks for being an inspiration to other Dads out there!!!!.. Fun times with the family!!! Unforgettable!!!!

[@chud327]

That is what it is all about and thanks for watching!!

[@EezeeListen]

One of your pontoon boat videos appeared randomly in my list ~ I have watched all of the build so far and am hooked. You are a very clever, ingenuous man and have a nice personality. i admire your skills and am glad that you are able to enjoy life and share with your family. Best wishes from Ireland :)

[@chud327]

One of my favorite comments of the month! Thanks so much and so glad you found me! By the way, there should be another pontoon update first thing in the morning. Well it will be morning for me, not so much for Ireland... Thanks again for watching and for the comment.

[@disco07]

I had an old sail boat with an old Evinrude motor. I was always waiting for the motor to kick. Every time it would act up, I managed to clean the plugs, change oil etc., and it would always come back. Anywhoot, the city began to gentrify. Speed boats, motor boats, tour boats, yachts, cigarette boats, and drunks started showing up on the river. Sone tried to capsize my boat. So, I had to give it up. Your river is so peaceful and beautiful. You and your family enjoy while you still can. Just a lil story for yall. Hope you starting that motor in a bucket of water. Waiting for your next project!

[@chud327]

I was out fishing in a little jon boat and jets skies kept trying to sink me, I didn't go back to that spot. thanks for watching.

[@pgluckydog]

It can be a pretty sad reality and boaters can be petty toward others when they spend 20, 30, 40, .... 70k plus on a boat. If you are on the water safely enjoying yourself - peace be with you and have a good time, irregardless your setup. Best part about your boat = No payment!

[@jameswillis5651]

Pick up my 55 gallon barrels tomorrow and going to build from your video.great build and very interesting.you rock !!

[@chud327]

I love hear that and thanks so much for watching and for letting me know. BTW, please consider joining my "homemade barrel boat" Facebook group. I would love to see pictures of your build.

[@Tripsolo65]

I love it! You get to do what other metal or glass boats can't. Totally customizable at any time. In hindsight, if you had run the deck boards over the barrel sides, you could have drilled angled holes that would have served as rod holders where the rod butted against the barrels. In your other video, it was great seeing you pull up next to the fancy boats. Yall had just as much fun, were just as there as they were for a fraction of the cost and NO PAYMENT!

[@chud327]

You are so right, just as there, fraction of the dollars, and zero payments. I will try to get some pole holders on pontoon #2. Thanks again.

[@updraftdroneservicesllc5576]

A great boat! I love seeing people use their head and build something useful.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@Wa_Chang]

I've enjoyed watching your creativity and ingenuity in all the episodes. Great fun out there in paradise... peace

[@chud327]

That has been one of my favorite youtube projects so far. I hope to sell it and start build #2 real soon. Thanks so much and I hope you will watch all the way to episode #10.

[@lynnB3159]

I like it a big thumbs up from Wales UK .

[@soutex50]

Amazing work! I am in the process of acquiring all the materials to build one just like yours. That Bimini top is the best addition yet.

[@chud327]

Oh yes on the bimini top!!! I love it. I want to see yours when you get it done! I am actually thinking of build #2. I would be wider and longer with 8 barrels total. It would be built on that pontoon trailer that I just bought... Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@modelnutty6503]

big little tip.... exhaust, ditch the muffler for pipe into the water 2-3" deep. you'll ditch over 1/2 the noise (it's exhaust slap). a nipple, a 90, steel pipe (short stuff threaded both ends for ya already at a hardware store), couple 45's to tuck it down the outboard leg, maybe another 45 to point it back in the water (behind prop wash). easy and does wonders! did a 4hp Briggs to a 6hp outboard leg about 20 years ago, it wasn't fast but it never quit!

[@chud327]

I am wanting to try that soon. Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@jackpinesavage1628]

I like the design for your home-made boat. Plastic, 50 gal. barrels, steel strapping, pressure treated lumber on top of a lumber frame. I've got to find a place that sells 50 gal. plastic barrels to make one for my wife & I. She loves to go fishing in a pontoon boat. It's easy for her to get in from the dock. She just steps from the dock to the boat. To be able to get up and walk around and stretch out your legs once in a while is good as well. Not like in a row boat, where you're sitting down all day fishing. My grandfather used to live in Goulds, Fla., south of Homestead. We'd fish those canals for bass and sometimes out in the ocean for red snapper. < That red snapper is some good-tasting fish! Thanks for making these videos, chud327.

[@chud327]

If you build one, please snaps pictures of the build and send them to me! You are right about getting up and walking around. I had a jon boat before this and you would get sick of just sitting all day. I have a red snapper video on here, but we had to put them all back... I was so sad know how good they taste, but could not put any in the cooler... Thanks again for all the fun comments.

[@sunnylandcamper]

looking forward to the eight barrel ..really think I will be building one myself this winter or early spring...

[@chud327]

I am seriously considering it! I hope you will send me some pics of your build. Thanks for watching.

[@1yachtcarpenter]

Great little project.. Your accent makes me miss home..

[@chud327]

Thanks so much!!! Thanks for watching. BTW, where was home?

[@1yachtcarpenter]

All thru the south.. In NY for now..

[@patrickguillory7552]

You should install some of those solar panel yard lights on your boat.......... That would be cool at night for fishing.

[@chud327]

That would be very cool. I need to do some thing with the lighting on the boat, I plan to go camping in June. Thanks for watching.

[@Grey_Beard72]

That boat just keeps on shaping up.

[@chud327]

Yes, but I am running out of stuff to do to it. I am actually thinking of doing a second one that is bigger and longer. Thanks so much for watching.

[@wilkersonsmowershop8379]

I see ya finally got a back saver on there. Like the canopy.

[@chud327]

That bimini top could be a life saver when I go fishing on a hot day. I love it.... Thanks so much for the comment and for watching.

[@choppersrule1]

Great upgrades mate i hopefully getting some drums next week and start building a pontoon boat myself. Have a great day Mark

[@chud327]

Please be sure to send me some pictures of your project on my facebook. Good luck! Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@choppersrule1]

I don't have Facebook anymore but i will do video's of the buid if you want to share them.

[@chud327]

I would absolutely love that and maybe you can email me some pictures too. Just let me know and I will gladly give you my email.

[@choppersrule1]

No worries mate i got 2 drums today need 2 more

[@CCRider5312]

Hey dude Great homemade Pontoon! Before U say oh here we go, hear me out! lol. The only thing id have done any different: Would be to have took about 3-4 cans of spray foam insulation & shot my 6 barrels full & then put my plug lids back in! This would have kept ur barrels nice & fat from getting dents in them in colder water. Also it would totally assure you to continue to float just incase you hit anything to puncher your barrels! Thats the only thing i wouldve done any different! Great build Brother, Kudos to you for such an inquisitive mind!!!!

[@chud327]

Thanks. I wish I would have put them in a cold bath on a hot day to give them some pressure... Thanks for watching.

[@CCRider5312]

You are welcome brother. CC

[@talaminia]

very cute dog and that boat is better than some you can buy.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much, I love the dog, the boat, and your comment. Thanks for watching.

[@613Builds]

Good video chad . Free vise grips lol thumbs up

[@chud327]

I am so tempted to build a bigger boat for that trailer... vise grips and all. Thanks for watching.

[@davidbean5807]

Saw your reply on the peanuts. Wanted to say you can find lots of block styrofoam in dumpsters. It is a fun activity and your boys could help you do a little round the town dumpster dive. I have seen some really good coolers in petco dumpsters they import their koi fish in bags inside these coolers. And a lot of furniture stores pak stuff in styrofoam. I'm sure you could break it up and put it in your pontoons to help with barrel flexing. You'd be surprised what all you can find for projects in dumpsters.

[@chud327]

That sounds cool, but for boat #2 I would need 400 gallons of peanuts... I would love to do some dumpster diving treasure hunting though. Thanks for watching.

[@davecoronado1706]

That. turned out really nice bud..great work

[@chud327]

IKR, I am loving it and want to build a longer wider one next... Thanks for watching and for the awesome comment.

[@joeltrazo761]

i love this boat. One question tho, Can it manage regular waves in the deep sea.? Thanks.

[@harryfritter8266]

On the deck you could cut several slits at an angle and make a paddle shape from a 1x4 and slide the handle part of the paddle into the slits and have a backrest for the other passengers

[@chud327]

Great ideas and thanks so much for watching.

[@Pedroisanickname]

Add water to the rear barrels for weight distribution to keep that motor in the soup. Looking better with each video.

[@chud327]

That would be sweet if I could come up with and easy way to fill and drain for loading on the trailer... thanks for watching.

[@peterlyons2000]

@@chud327 No need to drain each time, water remains in barrels as ballast.

[@chud327]

But it would be heavy on the trailer and could cause some fish tailing... maybe.

[@billpizzaman4700]

Diverters on back as well would make you more streamlined if length is not an issue

[@chud327]

I like that and thanks for watching

[@SuperMouseDV]

Have you thought about putting 1 foot folding wings on both sides of the boat to add more space to the top of of your pontoon boat ?

[@chud327]

That is a good idea and if I would have planned ahead, they wouldn't have to be folding. Maybe boat #2 will have wings. Thanks for watching.

[@SuperMouseDV]

chud327 Was recommending this due to the size of your trailer and not to have anything sticking out when you traveled to take your boat to the water.

[@lesliewarren6481]

I have a store bought boat and I like yours better. Lol!!!

[@chud327]

You are so nice! Thanks so much for watching.

[@stormking14687]

When you first put it in the water I was thinking he could use some kind of diverter on the flat front of the barrels then poof its like you read my mind hahaha sir you are a very clever man and very very smart I have no idea how how you turned a riding lawnmower into a boat motor nice job sir very nice job.

[@chud327]

Awesome comment and thanks so much for watching.

[@Pandatap]

Love the boat and yourvideos

[@chud327]

Me too, they are so fun to make too. Thanks so much for the comment and for watching.

[@Pandatap]

chud327 no problem love your videos i have my own mower too i hope to do more video like yours.

[@chud327]

That would be cool. Thanks for the reply.

[@robertoreimondez8014]

Muy buena tu balsa, felicitaciones

[@chud327]

I don't know what that means, but thanks so much for watching.

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Guy you're kool, but on a trip like this with ur whole family you should be towing a back up dingy. Or at least a matching 4 barell back up we ALLWAYS tow our livingston.. Dandahermit.

[@chud327]

Not a bad idea and thanks for watching.

[@undergroundking217]

Nice job man! I live in Illinois and am curious about how you guys and gators are getting along in the water? LOL

[@chud327]

Sweet, I have a brother in IL, he is near St. Louis. I don't see many gators here unless it is night time. Thanks so much for watching.

[@daviddavids2884]

at 7:40, maybe use concealed hinges. easier on bare feet. cheers

[@chud327]

I never notice these hinges, but concealed would be cool. Maybe on the next build, you will be seeing (or not seeing) what you suggest. Thanks for watching.

[@valdislivdans9740]

Thank you for showing this!

[@chud327]

I was fun to do it and have you seen build #2 yet. Check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks for watching.

[@codydixoncodysyardcare6728]

how did u make the peaces on the front of the pontoons

[@chud327]

cody Dixon Thanks great question! You’re watching episode five, if you go back two episode four it shows you the whole process. By the way, episode four was my favorite episode. I hope you like it and thanks for watching.

[@codydixoncodysyardcare6728]

thanks I finnaly found it

[@bobfred50]

Do you have to register the boat?

[@chud327]

Yes, we have to if it has any kind of motor on it. It was only $32. Thanks for watching.

[@Galazad]

one thing about it they can hear you coming a mile away.

[@chud327]

My ears were getting a little tired of using that motor... However, it was nothing compared to the air boats that were zooming all around. I am currently trying to find a boat motor with more power and quieter. Thanks for watching.

[@marcushennings9513]

Most 2 strokes are loud 4 strokes are more quiet but unfortunately more expensive and larger also

[@jerbear1978]

What is the drum with all the holes used for?

[@chud327]

Jeremy Hill Once upon a time, I had strawberries planted in it, Thanks for watching.

[@shanebeaudrot777]

Lol! I was waiting for it. I think I might build a bigger boat. Go for it buddy.

[@chud327]

Did you ever? I am hoping to build #3 soon and thanks for watching!

[@christophermanabat1934]

Should try doing dual motors on that thing. I’m sure it will fly with two motors

[@chud327]

That is a super idea and thanks for watching.

[@ronschulte9495]

great build. did you have any trouble getting hull numbers?

[@chud327]

Thanks and no trouble. It took about 30 minutes and about $32. Thanks so much for watching.

[@ronschulte9495]

@@chud327 i look forward to seeing what you post next. What county you live in I live in Jackson county in the panhandle.

[@jeffcameron7853]

great vid

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@fredericdansereau9830]

how large the pontoon is from center of each barrel??

[@chud327]

6 foot total with, from center of barrels probably about 4.5 feet. Thanks for watching.

[@fitzfarm8694]

Great boat! Do you have a video on how you made the outboard motor?

[@chud327]

I have some older videos on making this and another homemade kicker. I am also thinking of adding gears or pulleys under this engine, just trying to make it a bit faster. Thanks so much for watching.

[@b1782w]

Haha I literally just asked in your last video whereabouts you were I know where Lake George is I'm actually going to head down to Salt Springs in the next week or so with the fam to do some fishing

[@chud327]

Sweet and good luck with the fish. Thanks for watching.

[@b1782w]

@@chud327 on my way to pick up for 30 gallon barrels for my single man project boat may try to actually build the whole thing today LOL but should definitely have it finished sometime next week if not may post a quick vid and give you a shout out

[@chud327]

I love that and I love shout outs! Hope to see it soon in the facebook group too.

[@ssoltys4128]

How much weight can it handle?

[@chud327]

I am not sure, but every trip we have had 5 people on it. Each barrel is supposed to be good for 400 pounds from what I hear. Thanks so much for the comment and for watching.

[@tjoeyjoe69]

That has gotta be the coolest getto boat I have ever seen!! I tried making one of those a loooooong time ago but had limited success. Do you have to get a tag for something like that?

[@chud327]

Thanks so much, I thought it was cool too. I hope boat #2 will be even cooler. I had to get it registered. Anything here in Florida with a motor, even a trolling motor, has to have a sticker. thanks for watching.

[@cowboytroy72]

Pipe the exhaust down under the water--easy and a lot quieter

[@chud327]

I am wanting to add some type of gearing to it to make it faster, that would be the perfect time to do your suggestion. Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@cowboytroy72]

www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-exhaust-for-your-old-lawnmower/?amp_page=true

[@kevinbullock8837]

3:52 Link to PVC kayak?

[@kevinbullock8837]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5C7n62BYrCcbLM I found it

[@chud327]

Sweet, glad you were able to find it and thanks for watching.

[@chud327]

That was a fun project.

[@thomaspigg306]

What some awesome additions!!! I know in the GA sun that Bimini Top is going to help a WHOLE lot, and the rod holder adds that "distinctive touch" 😎😁🤣👍👍👍 (just joking Sir).

[@chud327]

The bimini top may be my favorite! I have Florida sun beating down on me. Thanks for watching.

[@prorider608]

Nice, how many knots

[@chud327]

My top speed so far was about 6 knots. That was in episode 3 going with the current. In the lake we hit about 4... Thanks for watching.

[@milesfleming1324]

You should add walls to the boat

[@chud327]

That would be cool. I plan to build a bigger one soon, maybe it will have walls. Thanks for watching.

[@howtomake7584]

*_Good video_* 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@chud327]

Thanks so much!!!

[@michaelramsey4920]

That's a nice trailer for $200

[@chud327]

That is what I was thinking, he said his phone was blowing up, but I was first... he even took $50 off of what he was asking. thanks for watching.

[@blitzburghbilly7813]

Snickering Here 👈🏼 ..... GOOD SCORE ON THE ( VICE GRIPS ) AND THE TRAILER DIDN'T LOOK BAD ITHER .... Hahah ! ...... ( KNUCKLE👊🏽BUMP ) Chud 327.....

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@leoloin2496]

awesome !!!!!!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much for the comment and for watching. I am so glad you liked it.

[@moosedrummer1]

Dad: There’s an alligator over there. Kid: Can we still get in tho?

[@chud327]

As long as it does come any closer... thanks for watching.

[@mikecervs2140]

That white barrel ain’t gonna hold water!

[@chud327]

No it is not, could mount it under for a live well... thanks for watching.

[@rustyshackleford2627]

Need to put you a 75 hp mercury on there..!!! 😬

[@chud327]

I don't know about a 75, but I have been looking for a 20-35 hp... I did get a 9.9 in the next episode. Thanks for watching.

[@peor2625]

;) good job

[@chud327]

Thanks!!! Thanks so much for watching.

[@RSP190166]

please tell me why i like watching this ? But i have to say that engine needs a silencer. That thing is a headache.

[@chud327]

Maybe it is cool, I love it. The engine is not that bad, but after about and hour, it was getting old. Thanks for watching.

[@RSP190166]

@@chud327 I love it

[@edemup44]

That water is a lot more clear😂😂😭🤣

[@chud327]

I guess being spring fed really helps the clear factor. Thanks so much for the comment and for watching.

[@mishawakapost2681]

Have you thought about building a houseboat using your beach house and pontoon boat as models?L Fist bumps 👊👊👊👊👊, high fives/pats on the back ✋✋✋✋✋ Dog ❤❤❤❤❤

[@chud327]

I have thought about building a bigger pontoon boat that would fit that trailer I bought. Then if I had a front end loader with forks, I could put that little house right on there, but I will need a bigger tow vehicle. That would be so cool and thanks for watching.

[@GivaBastosastral]

Que Zoom 😂😂😂

[@chud327]

IKR, I love that zoom! Thanks so much for watching.

[@fringehickasswhitetrash.9669]

28,500 a year tops.

[@chud327]

Don't know what you are talking about, but thanks for watching.

[@quag6844]

Arent you that one bush hippie guy

[@chud327]

I don't know what that is, but I have heard it several time. Thanks for watching.

[@quag6844]

@@chud327 could you mention being a Bush hippie in your next video? Thanks I like the vids

[@chud327]

I can't until I figure out what one is...

[@quag6844]

@@chud327 could you try to rig up a push mower engine to a bicycle, that would be cool if it worked... btw a Bush hippie is just a thing my friend made up a few weeks ago

[@chud327]

I have do the push mower to a bike thing before... The boy might be a bush hippie too, he did a push mower with a wheel chair, worked pretty good too.

[@christophermanabat1934]

You seem like a truck person... why you rolling in an import sedan? Get a ford or a Chevy truck!

[@chud327]

You are right and I am looking for one. The import is the daughter's car, we just share it while she lives at home. Hopefully Chevy something is in my future. Thanks for watching.

[@Montano520]

Boat Motor is too loud.

[@chud327]

I am planning to put some gears under the engine and while it is apart, run the exhaust down into the water. Thanks for watching.

[@Galazad]

C.H.U.D. -- Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dweller

[@chud327]

I had a friend that used to always call me that, that is probably where I got the name for my channel. Thanks so much for watching.

[@sanderzontexas2159]

Buy a truck

[@chud327]

Yes, planning to, but haven't found the right one yet. thanks for watching.