Homemade stand up pontoon fishing boat

[@gregorybryant6610]

Best design Iv'e seen so far, stable, fast looks comfortable for fishing .

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate it :)

[@joenarlopez2880]

Always nice to see your inventions evolving. Try having the barrels sideways and not cutting them. You'll only be using 4 barrels instead of 6. With 6 barrels sideways, it would be more stable and can install 2 revolving chairs with ample space left. You could also extend the handle/steering wheel of the motor so you don't have to stoop while operating it. Or maybe have a control panel attached to the side of the chair would be nice.

[@supergokue1]

I like it, thank you :)

[@shauncahoon9004]

I drew up a boat on Sketchup using a plastic pallet about a week ago and am delighted to find this build. Love your hack for the larger barrels. I am planning to use the smaller 26 inch barrels for pontoons so will check out your other builds now. Liked, Subscribed.

[@supergokue1]

I'm glad you were able to find some value on my channel. Thank you for the sub, I appreciate it :)

[@toddreese8339]

I like it! I'm gonna try to make one over the next few weeks. Let you know how it turns out. Thanks for the ideas, keep em coming.

[@jasonprice1871]

It looks great The pontoons look like they come in a lot in the water like they lean in they don't look like they're going to fall apart I guess like you said if they came in some it would take care of that but awesome

[@supergokue1]

Glad you like it, thanks for the comment.

[@brandonprewitt1]

I'd leave the pontoon width and make the deck bigger and sink the storage under the deck. Looks like a fun build.

[@supergokue1]

Excellent ideas, I really like the storage in the deck idea. Thank you for the suggestions, I appreciate it!

[@bunbun8001]

That thing really moves and quietly. Those batteries are awesome. What if one spread the buckets out so there were about 2' between each one, each side were pre-assembled so you'd have side 1, side 2, a 8' square deck, the chairs, motor, and batteries. This would be a great swimming raft. I would need a ladder to get out of the water.

[@supergokue1]

Great idea, that would be a great raft. I agree with the ladder, it would make it much easier to get in and out of the water. Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it :)

[@Mogoben97]

Looks like you answered my question on the last video and expanded on the idea 😁

[@supergokue1]

Cool, thanks for the comment :)

[@fishingwithfilitsa]

Great video

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate it :)

[@ernstdh]

I like it. May add some type of ladder, just in case you're out on the lake and you fall in.

[@supergokue1]

Good idea, I could put one on the side of the pontoon. Thank you for the suggestion :)

[@tomecalm7]

By far your best build yet!!!

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@tomecalm7]

@@supergokue1 No problem buddy. You are very inspirational. I like how you repurposed that rack to act as a base. Plus, that thing rips through the water with plenty of buoyancy to add more weight from the look of it. Even with more weight, it shouldn't effect drag at all.

[@nativedesignstudios]

Looks cool. Concerned about the weight. Great job 👍🏾

[@supergokue1]

Thanks, and I agree about the weight. I'll be adding some changes to make this a better design. Thank you for the comment, I really appreciate it.

[@dronevideos1552]

I’d find a way to sink the battery compartment into the floor. Maybe in the center tunnel under the boat.

[@supergokue1]

Great idea, I will make that happen. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@bunbun8001]

Good idea and it should be a water proof container.

[@TheMoneypresident]

After cutting barrel hit with a torch. Cleans burrs up fast.

[@supergokue1]

Good tip, thank you.

[@TheLarinator]

Very different and original.

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, that's what I was going for. I appreciate the comment :)

[@Guy-zf5of]

As a lot have said, you can use 4 whole barrels as pontoons. That would add to the length and stability of the boat. Also you can make a sort of square shade on top have solar panels there but that would be expensive. And yeah battery housing in the deck rather than on it.

[@supergokue1]

You are correct, these are all great suggestions. Thank you for the comment, I appreciate it :)

[@whopua]

Looks like some lateral stress on the barrels in the water which in turn could stress the bolts securing the frame to the barrels. Over time that might be a problem. Perhaps an identical frame on the bottom to prevent that would be helpful.

[@supergokue1]

I like it, I'll look into adding a additional frame. Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@Mike-qt7xd]

It would have to be straps or bands around the barrels near bottom of barrels. Wouldn't want to put holes in the barrels that would cause leaks and maybe sink the boat.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Why not have the barrels “whole” and on their sides? Seems like it would be less drag.

[@supergokue1]

Just trying something new, I was very curious on how well it would work. Thanks for the comment :)

[@rosshemmings9384]

I think this is your best so far. I especially like that you can stand-up. Sometimes during a long day fishing we NEED to stretch our legs, not to mention making casting easier. Like that you installed the trolling motor up front where it's easier to control. The video skipped over how the drums went from the foam visible (and maybe not so sealed) to closed. Is it important to have the blue drums in the middle, lol. What is the total weight of the unit minus batteries and motor? Curious to know how easy it is to manhandle into the water. Great build/video, again!

[@supergokue1]

It went by fast, but check out 2:44 to 2:53 for the barrel with the foam. On the total weight, I'm not sure. I do know that a set of pontoons weigh about 40 lbs. each. So the total weight of the pontoons is 80 lbs. I will be looking into making them a lot lighter, I think I have a good idea to make that happen. The deck is what I am not sure about, I will weight it and get back to you on that. On the handling in the water, It is really easy to move around. Thank you for the great questions, I really appreciate it :)

[@Mike-qt7xd]

The barrels seem to be spreading/bowing towards the outside. Need to maybe make a strap type device to put around/ towards the bottom of barrels to keep them from spreading out.

[@supergokue1]

I like your idea, I'll see if I can come up with something like that. Thank you for the suggestion :)

[@shanester8712]

Definitely a neat build. But you test these in a pond. How would it fair with other boats making wake. May be another thing. But I love it

[@supergokue1]

That would be a great test with a big wake, I will see if I can make that happen. Thank you for the comment :)

[@notmydayjob3182]

Great content as usual!!!!

[@supergokue1]

I couldn't do it without Buddy :)

[@robertmiller2629]

Looks good but should be a little longer to add more stability along with a curved but open bottom to be able to make it more water able with less drag in the water like in closing the pontoons in shaped foam with a fiber glass coating around them for strength simular in shape to either a kayak or canoe leaving it as wide as it is then you mite be able to slightly increase engine size if wanted plus you could launch it from a boat trailer easier.

[@supergokue1]

A lot of great points, I have some work to do on this model. Thank you for the suggestions :)

[@dougnolen806]

Like it. Maybe a little longer?

[@supergokue1]

Thank you for the suggestion, I'll try it. I appreciate the comment :)

[@tiriviriz850]

you r really good man..thanks

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I truly appreciate that :)

[@oobihdahboobeeboppah]

I like the evolution of your builds. Just a thought here; consider the effects of leveraging extremes. For example, if your flotation components were extended out twice the distance from center of the size of the deck AND to the corners of an imaginary square, the stability overall should be fantastic. With such wide spacing of the flotation components the center of gravity/balance would shift very little as you move about the deck. Think how drones are built: 4 or more spread out motors, not right in close to the body but extended out like an X. Rather than reinvent the wheel, build on the knowledge of established designs. Going this route might require less flotation components. Also, if the frame (different material?) was below water such that the flotation components held the frame at a lower center of gravity, with a dry frame above water, this too should help stabilize the boat. A simple canopy (Harbor Freight?) for the larger deck and your usual accessories. The entire build be "snapped" together and carried in a pickup, assembled by one person.

[@supergokue1]

I like it, thank you!

[@FATHERSOFBASS]

Nice

[@supergokue1]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@MdRafiqul-s7p]

👍

[@ohiooutdooradventures4628]

Awesome build,what type of screws are you using?

[@supergokue1]

1/4 20s for all of my boats. Thanks for the question.

[@OU8Aspark]

It looks good. I would just add a cooler somewhere, so that I could bring a lunch and drink some coca cola.

[@supergokue1]

That's a great idea, thank you :)

[@jeffgullion8058]

Wonder how a hexagonal shape would work.. similar to those donut shaped boats?

[@supergokue1]

I think it would look cooler, but not be quite as efficient. Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it :)

[@gregorybryant6610]

You ever though of using the barrel as your mold ,and filling it with foam for your pontoons

[@supergokue1]

Great idea, I'll look into it :)

[@NewEarthWellness]

Looks like a lot of fun, and I don't fish.

[@supergokue1]

It does need some work but it was a lot of fun, thank you for the comment :)

[@NewEarthWellness]

@@supergokue1 I have enjoyed watching all the boat making videos. The other projects too.

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@Goodellsam]

Damed sharp

[@xerlack618]

very nice, i like it, and now , i subscribe to you now , thanks for a great video

[@supergokue1]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate it :)

[@NSoupFog]

nifty

[@supergokue1]

Thank you :)

[@lyslebasinger7381]

Add wheels

[@supergokue1]

That would be a great addition to this boat, thanks for the suggestion :)

[@jaymoraljones3674]

You double it up