Homemade Pontoon Boat Part 8

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Great job my friend that little aluminum boat with the old motor on it surprised the heck out of me that thing was scooting right along great video thank you for sharing your adventures

[@chud327]

Yes, that old kicker were getting up and going! I got to get my aluminum boat up and going, but I will have to use something a little more modern for the engine. Thanks so much for watching.

[@ThatcanadianguyHey]

Hi from Newfoundland, Canada. We only get a couple months each year to ride on the lakes. I've had 6 barrells kicking around for sometime now and i think I will make a similar one for the kids this summer. I wish it was warmer here but we are still dealing with snow. We visit Florida every couple of years and this looks like a great area to visit outside of all the commercial places. Thanks for posting.

[@chud327]

This is a great place to visit! There are several like it and some are even less crowded... Thanks for watching.

[@wm005]

Pretty cool pontoon boat. I have to say your are a good dad involving the kids. Looks like awesome fun to me...

[@chud327]

Yes sir, the kids sure love the adventures. Thanks so much for watching.

[@brettm1118]

You are a talented and blessed man. Lucky to live near deep and still rivers. Blessed to have your family along. Love the project!

[@chud327]

Wow, awesome comment! Thanks so much for watching.

[@brettm1118]

Naw, you're doing what the community (me included) wish they could. Go get em tiger

[@NewtonWashinton]

Great pontoon video and you got the pontoon really looking good. A larger one is a awesome idea i look forward to watching the build. Over the years i owned lots of boats and the boat i enjoyed most was my pontoon boat.

[@chud327]

This has been my most fun boat so far. Maybe I should try a real one some day. Thanks so much for watching.

[@Alan-yd5pc]

Very cool build and a great job. You could always pitch a tent if you don't want to build a permanent structure on the deck. That way if you get caught up in a wind storm you could take it down and not have to deal with the winds over turning moments that would/could effect the boats stability(think sail) and handling. Just a thought.

[@chud327]

I like the tent idea and thanks so much for watching.

[@markjob7736]

Definitely would love too see you build a bigger pontoon boat. The underwater footage is real nice and you're a great dad. Kudos to you sir.

[@chud327]

Thank you so much! I will try to get the bigger better built some day. The kids sure love the trips and the underwater add a special touch. Thanks for watching.

[@goatscustoms6601]

Love the videos on the pontoon boat look forward to seeing what you come up with on the bigger one I've been working on coming up with stuff to make one myself

[@chud327]

Nice! I hope you will share some pictures of what ever you build... Thanks so much for watching and good luck!

[@goatscustoms6601]

@@chud327 as soon as I start building I plan on putting pictures up on Facebook and hoping to have a camera so I can put it on my KZbin

[@chud327]

Please share them with me on my facebook too, it is "Chud Channel". Thanks for the reply.

[@heathschwab]

Nice glad to see it back on the water. Man I can't weight for warmer water I want to swim so much. Thanks for sharing can't weight for more and the bigger one being built. Have a good weekend god bless.

[@chud327]

You have a great weekend too and I love swimming in that spring. thanks for watching.

[@Wa_Chang]

it gets better with each episode.. always enjoy watching... peace

[@fet4784]

I love your boat and I'm looking forward to seeing the next one. Great job!

[@chud327]

Me too and thanks so much for watching.

[@mattglaze3697]

Sweet tea on a hot day. Very few things better. Bigger build would be awesome.

[@chud327]

IKR and hopefully bigger boat can start soon. thanks for watching.

[@mishawakapost2681]

Fist bumps 👊👊👊👊👊, high fives/pats on the back ✋✋✋✋✋, extra thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍

[@chud327]

Thanks!

[@cpotisch]

I’ve been looking forward to this for months! Well done and thank you!

[@chud327]

Me too and thanks so much. I will try to episode #9 out quicker than #8, it is that time of year again. I am thinking fishing for #9.

[@marcusdavis1046]

Perfect! Thanks for sharing! I miss some images of the boat in the water from outside, to have a better idea of it balance

[@chud327]

I have seven other episodes of this boat and some show the side view of it. thanks for watching and I will try to get better side shots next time.

[@jahreeljohn2078]

Sure, i would love to see more videos.Also you should try building different boats or techniques such as plastic bottles etc.

[@chud327]

I will keep making the videos and maybe do some different boats too. thanks for watching.

[@Paulman50]

Looks like more fun than a boat for sure.

[@chud327]

I guess maybe it is and thanks so much for watching.

[@Tripsolo65]

You could install on this one or the next one platforms that run out beside the motors, that rods could attach to for trolling. As for a structure, just use a tent. That way you can store it without it having to take up a lot of space. You can use the rope cleats to tie it to instead of tent stakes.

[@chud327]

Great ideas and thanks, I happen to be looking for a tent as we speak. Thanks for watching.

[@chrislansaw9491]

I cant listen to the video because of where I am but I am looking forward to seeing what motor you got. I cant wait to take mine out with the 25 Hp on the back

[@chud327]

Hope you got a chance to hear it and can't wait to see you 25 in action. thanks for watching.

[@chrislansaw9491]

@@chud327 I did and I have to say I am getting excited like a little kid at christmas. I cant wait to get that motor back and drop it in the water. I am hoping it will be back before saturday so I can take it out then. We had a little issue getting The Monkeebutt (The MB) off the trailer when we went out. The water diverters on the front caught the front of the bunkers on the trailer. It is an easy fix but I have to take Rhe MB off the trailer to fix. If you build a newer bigger better pontoon we will have to chat about that...I have some ideas for that....Think Tri-toon! I already have plans drawn up for one and it uses what I think is the best of The MB with what you did. If I had a wider area to store mine I would build one 8 ft wide by at least 14-15 foot....I would keep it under 16. I would also make the entire top usable like yours.

[@kwinchronic8953]

Man that spring spot looks soo clear n majestic, looks like such an awesome spot forsure chud. Cool stuff brother man.

[@ArkLord001]

I learned recently that foam pontoons have a higher buoyancy than an air filled pontoon and you can fiberglass them to protect the foam from deteriorating or being torn apart if they hit stuff. Just don't get the resin that eats foam and use the compressed insulation foam and not styrofoam.

[@chud327]

That would be a cool build, where do you get the foam? Thanks for watching.

[@ArkLord001]

@@chud327 You can get it at Home Depot, Lowes, etc. Any hardware type store that sells the insulation foam panels. The pink or blue foam is extruded polystyrene and is more dense and doesn't fall apart as easily. You can buy it in 2" thick in 2x8 foot sizes. By stacking 12 of them, you get an 8 foot long, 2 foot square block of solid foam. If you do the math on buoyancy, a 2 foot diameter (Round) pontoon that is hollow, will support approximately 1570 lbs of weight. The foam can be shaped to whatever you want it to be so you can put a cone shape for the nose to better slide through the water, add the angled side 'fins' (I forget the proper name for them) and then use epoxy fiberglass to cover it and protect it from damage and deterioration from sunlight, water, brushing up against stuff underwater, etc. I'm thinking about do this for next year in a portable break down to stick in the back of my Caravan and assemble on site size but it'll depend on the wife (Happy wife, happy life...).

[@ArkLord001]

@@chud327 I use similar foam to make RC planes. Cheap to get, easy to work with and when you crash a plane, depending on how bad it is, you can fix it with duct tape and hot glue and be back in the air in minutes.

[@hillwooky]

If you put a Schrader valve in you barrels, then you could just pump them up when they go limp from the high atmospheric pressure.

[@chud327]

Good point and thank you for watching

[@Tripsolo65]

Have you ever considered drilling holes in the flat-stock top of the trailer rails, cutting 45's in pieces of angle running across the trailer, sliding a piece of PVC over the angle, then attach the angle with hood-latch pins or nuts & bolts that would turn your "boat trailer" into a trailer with removable cheap rollers? Just a thought.

[@chud327]

Sounds pretty cool. The good news is that I have a real pontoon boat trailer for the next one. thanks for watching.

[@buckfoster7346]

Thank you Mr. for showing us this ponton movie.Grate idea to stane and seal it too. I live on lake beetsford . when i vist my sister and mama in auburn ala. I alway camp at convict sprangs on the swanee! Ok by.

[@chud327]

I have never been to Convict, but I will put it on my list. Thanks so much for watching.

[@tonyp6631]

I've been fixing to make one of these myself for a while now. You did an excellent job. Better than the design I've had rolling around in my head. How/where did you get the cones in front of the barrels? That thing is just awesome dude.. well done!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much. The cones are another barrel that was cut diagonally. Check out episode #4 and it shows just how I did the front angles. Thanks for watching and good luck with your build.

[@derekjamesteague3845]

Yes! Another pontoon boat build with the tiny house!

[@chud327]

We see if this one ever sells, then I can get started. thanks for watching.

[@AllanWorks]

you should pressurize your tanks all you need to do is silicone the threaded caps and install steel valve stems then use a bicycle pump and air them up to 10 psi.

[@chud327]

I want to do something different on my next boat barrels so they won't dent in. thanks for watching.

[@bennoah1673]

For applying that type of product, on this level of project, you might use a pump sprayer, faster, better coverage. But good job, you did great!

[@chud327]

Thanks and thanks for watching.

[@josephcroft4268]

the water in the river is very clear ideal for snorkelling

[@chud327]

Perfect, I love that place! Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@frank_III]

Chud,, for your next bigger toon, check out a Tri-Toon. More capacity to carry a small cabin and bunch more people..

[@chud327]

I will think about that and thanks so much for watching.

[@RockeyDAproductions]

i miss swiming, only springs near me. and jumping in 35F water on a 60F day int my cup of iced tea.

[@chud327]

No sir, I wouldn't be swimming in that either. This spring is 72F year around. Thanks for watching.

[@AaronGoneWild]

Staining that deck really made it look better like pops more

[@chud327]

I agree!

[@mee1492]

You stained every crooked nanny. Good job. 😁

[@chud327]

That is funny and thanks for watching.

[@turnertreadwell4049]

You need to make another boat I really want you to you're my favorite KZbinr

[@chud327]

And you are one of my favorite comments. Awesome and thanks so much for watching.

[@RandomDude989]

Maybe install some bearing buddies so you can shoot grease in them to prolong the life of the wheel bearing.

[@chud327]

That is a good idea and since I sold the boat yesterday, I plan to keep this one out of the water. thanks so much for watching.

[@theragingswede7561]

Who ever gave you crap about using plumber tape as strapping, has never used it for it's intended purpose, good call.

[@chud327]

I agree, it worked great. Thanks for watching.

[@jimcatx3090]

You can get a piece of pvc for a longer tiller Handel and when you run your motor put it in a barrel and don’t rev it too much

[@chud327]

I actually did try the pvc extension when I had that motor on my other boat. thanks again.

[@russelltullis2570]

Yes man build anouthr 1 bigger ...georgia expat living in belize lookin to build a 55 gal plastic pontune o go spend the night at the reef aawsome simple design dont know if I can find 2 lip drums tho eather way great job man kids need more pops like you

[@chud327]

Awesome comment and thanks so much for watching.

[@caydenthompson1878]

Watch out while using the water muffs for your outboard. I found that so much water escapes the impeller can't get any to the engine.

[@chud327]

Yes, I was keeping a close eye on engine temps... thanks so much for watching.

[@winkiiiie]

What are the things that you put at the front of the barrels ton make "hydrodynamic"? Thanks

[@chud327]

I cut up a barrel to make those, please check out episode #4 to see how I did it. Thanks for watching.

[@winkiiiie]

@@chud327 wow thanks for the quick amswer! I will definitely check it out!

[@chud327]

You are so welcome and thanks for the reply.

[@AaronGoneWild]

Yes I want to see a nother pontoon boat build

[@chud327]

Me too, it should happen as soon as I sell this one. thanks for watching.

[@AaronGoneWild]

@@chud327 dont sell it some people with give you to low of money for what its worth

[@613Builds]

sweet , thumbs up

[@chud327]

Thanks so much!

[@kchedville]

Darn i watched your last video where the GWarden pulled you over and was thinking, "Did he water proof and seal his deck boards"?, i click on your next video and Lo&Behold, your staining and coating the Deck.. :) I got mine in the works as we speak, bit by bit each day -- found a fella 4 miles down the road with Unlimited $10 Brand New Drums for sale also -- i'm stocking up on them. One thing i did is i am making it 8ft wide instead of 6, i wont be needing to trailer it anywhere -- will be a permanent resident in the Pond out back. :) Can't wait for you next Build, i was thinking of a bigger one also with a small structure on it and Bright LED Lights in the water under the Deck Door.

[@chud327]

I am thinking about 8 feet wide and just under 16 feet long. 16 feet you have to have a throwable and what if I loose or forget it at home... 15'11" would mean throwables are not required. I want the little / simple house that is removable. Thanks for watching.

[@kchedville]

@@chud327 would you happen to have the Details on how you cut out the Nose Cones for the front of your Raft, i don't want to do a trial and error then and waste some Barrels... Thanks

[@chud327]

Absolutely and it was pretty easy. Go check out episode #4 and it will show you just how I did it. Thanks so much and good luck.

[@lakesideinc]

if you didn't find out already,,, regular poly isn't UV protected... it will yellow and start cracking ,,, a deck stain and sealer is much better for that ... wish you the best with it,,,i hope you don't have to sand it all off,,, I did that with a bumper on my truck ,,, I had to take it off and throw it out,,,, it was to much the scrap and sand off

[@lakesideinc]

sorry if I giving you bad news,,,but your motor isn't pumping enough water either,,, you might want to put a new impeller on it ,,,, hate to see you blow the motor

[@chud327]

I already sold the boat so that I could build boat @2. I see you have found that video too. Thanks for watching.

[@chud327]

It is ok, I have sold that motor too... thanks again.

[@DirtyBikerBoyQT]

I love your boat I can’t wait to build mine I’d love to see you build a bigger one I plan on building a six or 8 x 16

[@DirtyBikerBoyQT]

Reaching out to you from Lake County

[@chud327]

I am excited to see what you come up with. When you get it built, let meet up at a spring and go riding. Please consider joining my facebook group "homemade barrel boats". Thanks so much for watching.

[@chud327]

That is not too far from me, I am north of Jacksonville. Maybe we can meet at Fanning springs. I don't know any other springs that you can take a boat into that are easy to get to...

[@DirtyBikerBoyQT]

Yeah my family is from Dixie so sometime next year I’ll have mine built I’ll hit you up bubba

[@chud327]

Yes, please hit me up. I should have my second one built by then.

[@teamskdm1]

whats the name of the spring? looks like one in florida

[@chud327]

That is Fanning Springs and yes it is right here in Florida. Thanks for watching.

[@RafaelMendes-qp1gc]

Belo barco dá pra carregar a família toda, muito bom mesmo. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@chud327]

I don't know what you are saying, but thanks for watching.

[@seanclay4188]

Yes another pontoon would be great and good content to attract more subs

[@chud327]

That is exactly what I was thinking and thanks so much for watching.

[@ryandavis4689]

Whats the secret door for? thou its not too secret...

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

From about April 1st up until December 1st everyday that I can I checked my local scrap yard for what people are throwing out in boat engines by the grace of God I have come across some really cool engines 1928 Evinrude 1930 Evinrude Johnson and so many more I go there now to look for engines just for spare parts I would have to say my inventory value is probably about $20,000 and that is a lot of engines great Chandler brother pass the word have everybody check out their local scrap yards and looking the breakage dumpster or breakage pile you will be surprised where you can find I go there every day with a smile on my face sometimes twice a day happy Easter to you and yours and happy Resurrection Day to you and yours

[@chud327]

Nice, I love scrap yard finds, I should visit more often. Resurrection day was super, hope your was great too. thanks for watching.

[@MrHeatgap]

Love your videos bub. Just came across them today and I marathoned them all. Anyone ever tell you that you sound a lot like the actor Danny McBride? (one of my favorite comedians.) Anywho brother I subscribed. I love that you're showing people that this can be done and you don't need to spend an arm and a leg to do it! 5/5!

[@chud327]

Best comment in a while, I loved it! Thanks for the marathon! I will be looking up Danny to hear how he sounds. Thanks so much for watching.

[@kygirlcsh]

What size motor are you using?

[@chud327]

I sold that boat and built a bigger. I am currently running a 7 horse air cooled and have a 28 Johnson I am wanting to try. On the original boat, I ran a homemade air cooled 3 horse, a 9.9 Johnson, a 12.5 horse homemade aircooled, and a 25 horse Evenrude. The 25 horse would have been great, but it needed to be a long shaft... I hope this helps and thanks for watching.

[@coreytv1338]

how hard was it to get that registered for use? im thinking about making one myself. thanks

[@chud327]

I went to the DMV and said homemade boat. It took them about 30 minutes and it cost about $32. Pretty easy here in Florida. If you build one, keep me up to date on the build and I hope you will send pictures to my Facebook. Thanks for watching and good luck.

[@coreytv1338]

@@chud327 ty

[@coreytv1338]

@@chud327 i figured it up and mine should weight 250 lbs, then have 2 or 3 people on it so 400-700 lbs with everything and everyone on it. do you think a c2 30, 30lbs trolling motor would be enough to push it around at a couple mph?? for comparison im gonna use 4 barrels and the platform is a little bit wider than a 4x8 sheet so basically 5x8 platform im using plywood on top instead of the 1x4's or whatever youre using to make it lighter.

[@coreytv1338]

@@chud327 the goal for my build is to be able to put it in a pickup bed and have no trailer, will attach small wheels underneath the barrels, so i can hook a rope to it and pull it out of the water, while being light enough to pick it up and put it in the pickup bed myself

[@chud327]

I am planning to use plywood on my next one too. I am not impressed with the speed of my 30# trolling motor. I even used it on a single barrel kayak a few weeks ago and it went about the same speed as my pontoon boat. I guess if you are in a lake and in no hurry it would be ok. I wouldn't want to rely on it in a river going against the current.

[@bearshs]

Are you adding expenses? How much over $200 at this point? Adage: A boat is a hole in the water where you pour money. Looks like you are headed that way! Oregon water lover.

[@chud327]

I probably had about $350 total in my boat and sold it yesterday for $500. I love breaking the stereotypes... Thanks for watching.

[@cumminsman4670]

How did u get go about getting it registered ?

[@chud327]

Went to the DMV and said homemade boat. It too about 30 minutes and $32, BTW, I am in Florida. Thanks for watching.

[@gonnabeover-comingallodds4532]

That's cool as shit bro. Gooder then better. Love it. I think imma do somthing like that. Maybe a tiny house boat. Damn.... lol I just thought of that lol.

[@chud327]

If you do one, I want some pictures of your build. Let me know and thanks for watching.

[@AaronGoneWild]

Every time I see this video I remember the song on the pontoon lol by little big town

[@christinamarie3232]

Yes!! Build another:)

[@chud327]

Sure thing, just as soon as I sell this one. Thanks so much for watching.

[@christinamarie3232]

chud327 yes sir! Can’t wait to see what you make!

[@chud327]

Me too and thanks for the reply.

[@leosway4320]

Where is this at?

[@chud327]

This is Fanning springs near Chiefland, FL. Thanks for watching.

[@cntsay1]

Is that a Nissan Sandra pulling a tandem trailer..lolol

[@chud327]

It is a Altima and it pulls it just fine. I have pulled the boat 28 hours worth of spring trips. I am looking for a better pulling vehicle, but until I find one, Altima is doing good. Thanks for watching.

[@johnrogers5825]

Just another take on homemade boats, check this out; Timmy the Turtle in Australia. He's a young guy and very enthusiastic. Turtle has been fishing and vlogging for a couple of years, and is good value to watch. Check him and his channel out guys. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJXInmOdbrFjhsk

[@chud327]

Yes, I watched him before building my PVC kayak. He has a cool channel. thanks for watching.

[@sighpocket5]

Nice!!!!

[@chud327]

Thanks again and thanks for watching.

[@bahaahmad4214]

Mantap gan

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching

[@williamlawrence5455]

The straps are called plumbers tape they're made out of galvanized they're not supposed to rust ever

[@chud327]

Yeah thanks sounds like you are no amateur. thanks for watching.

[@jadendelcambre7667]

I want to see a nother pontoon boat vid

[@chud327]

Me too and be assured that I am planning another video. I am also planning a bigger and better build, that will be a bunch more videos when that happens. Thanks so much for the request and thanks for watching.

[@jadendelcambre7667]

@@chud327 no problem man I really love your videos.

[@chud327]

And I love your comments.

[@jakobrockwell5735]

Mabe stick a front electric motor just in case they break

[@chud327]

Are you talking trolling motor, If so, I have one on the back. Thanks so much for watching.

[@jakobrockwell5735]

@@chud327 can you tell me what brand motor that is

[@chud327]

The gas one is a Johnson 9.9 horse and the trolling is a Minn Kota 30# thrust. I hope this helps.

[@Joshua-bp9nl]

@@chud327 how does that 30lb thrust handle your boat?

[@RafaelMendes-qp1gc]

Brasil, Bahia, feira De santana.🤓🤓🤓

[@chud327]

I don't know what you are saying, but thanks again for watching.

[@noway57]

Impeller

[@chud327]

Supposed to have already been done. I keep a close eye on it and thanks for watching.

[@williamlawrence5455]

You should have stayed the deck before you built it so you could have gotten all the corners and edges to keep it waterproof I take it you're an amateur oh that's cool