My $200 Homemade Pontoon Boat (55 Gallon Drums)

[@pdionne03901]

You've got me thinking about building the same boat. I live on a private lake and it would be perfect for fishing. Thanks for the ideas.

[@chud327]

Please consider joining "homemade barrel boats" on facebook. There are a bunch on there and yes, perfect for lake fishing. Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@teejay622]

That is one dirty river! Reminds me of our creek swimmin back in the day. Have fun boys. Just be sure to be safe about it! Good times!

[@ronalddvorak1967]

You did a good job building pontoon boat. If you made a metal cone shape for the front of the barrels, The boat would go a lot faster.

[@instavid3160]

You are really Genius you make this boat wit drums . I promise i will make a boat like that when i get back to my village.

[@AjLloyd-uy2tr]

Great idea, great build, nice role model for your sons.

[@chud327]

thanks you so much!!! Thanks for watching.

[@mechcntr7185]

The homemade outboard is awesome. 4 stroke, very little maintenance required, easy to repair, efficient.

[@chud327]

Cheap, no mixing oil, air cooled, plus everything you said, just not as fast as the 2 stroke. I am thinking of adding some gears to make it faster. thanks for watching.

[@mechcntr7185]

I would love to see that. Subscribed!

[@alexblair9047]

Well im impressed hell half of my enjoyment was seeing a man enjoying life with his family wished more family's would do thing's together thanks for sharing this clip Stay safe God bless....

[@chud327]

Excellent comment and thanks so much for watching.

[@krovdoobja6868]

Watching this video in 2021, summers near and this video has given me ideas to build a pontoon! Thanks!

[@chud327]

Sweet and be sure to check out my facebook group "homemade barrel boats" and my second build was even better than the first... thanks for watching.

[@katough]

Thanks for making it look so easy! I love the no nonsense way to build a boat to handle 5 people

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and I have just uploaded episode #8 last Saturday. I hope you will check it out and let me know what you think. thanks for watching.

[@ytSuns26]

Looks like they had a good time. Very worthwhile cheap project.

[@chud327]

We had a blast! There are actually 10 episodes of fun and each new one seems better than the one before it. I hope you will check out some of those too. Thanks so much for watching.

[@markstoltz226]

I love your homemade ingenuity! I always want to do projects like this myself, but there's always someone trying to stop you from using your invention, so I usually don't proceed with the idea. One project I've dreamed about for years is converting a school bus into a camper (schoolie) but now I hear that some campgrounds are banning them. Probably someone pissed that they spent hundreds of thousands and don't have the ingenuity to make a camper to suit them. When I retire, I'm planning on taking the gas motor off my pontoon and putting solar panels on the roof and a large battery bank to power the craft. I'm sure someone will try to ban me from the lake.

[@chud327]

I have been wanting to do a school bus camper for years now, but the checking out and buying an old bus is a big deal to me. I don't know what to look for in a retired bus. You electric boat sound cool. Thanks for watching.

[@mboehm69]

Watched a few videos now on ppl making these rafts with the plastic drums, last one I watched the fella was having and issue with the drums deforming under different water temps.... watching you make this 1 now has reminded me of a bloke I meet a awhile ago who made a homemade house boat using these drums, he mentioned he pressurized his drums using tubeless tire valves.. so if ever have that issue, keep that in mind

[@chud327]

I am in the beginning phases of build boat #2 and I am brainstorming how I want to pressurize mine. I don't really want 8 valve stems, but we will see. thanks for watching.

[@chud327]

Thanks for the reply and for watching.

[@williamblandon3829]

these guys are so lucky to have such a smart good dad

[@chud327]

Awesome comment, it so nice to hear stuff like that. Thanks so much for watching.

[@fabulouspinkmk10]

Your a fantastic teacher, you made it simple for the simple like me.

[@chud327]

I wish my principal felt the same way, she is not rehiring me next year..., but that is another story. Maybe I can do KZbin full time. BTW, I took the boat back to the springs today, video coming soon. I hope you will check it out and thanks for watching.

[@fabulouspinkmk10]

@@chud327 Hey no worries about the rehiring for next year...you do well on KZbin. Keep being you and it will all work out as the Lord wills.

[@grahamjw75]

genius way to pull tension on the metal strap, never seen or thought of doing that

[@chud327]

Thanks and thanks for watching.

[@kerrycomstock9220]

That water looks like BIG Bluegill, Shellcracker, Bass, Crappie and whatever else! Awesome pontoon boat also!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much for the awesome comment. I was expecting the word pollution or nasty, like so many others have left. Thanks for watching and I hope you will also watch parts 2, 3, 4, and 5.

[@meadball1]

Florida man, Builds boat, is awesome!

[@chud327]

Good headlines there! Thanks for watching.

[@MrThefatheroftheyear]

Aren't there alligators in those waters? I'm just curious how dare it is to be swimming there in that area. It's all I could think about while watching. Looks like amazing fun tho, could you provide some clarification as to the dangers of swimming there? I'd appreciate some insight. Thank you! And May God Protect and Bless You and Your Family

[@lynnbeamish2697]

Yes I amen

[@lynnbeamish2697]

Call me. U know.

[@cheegebvvbvvbbhggf8638]

Your puppy is a very cute you're very smart making those boats that is such good work 😊

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@banditquest4756]

This is a good Idea! You built a deck on top of 6 plastic 55 gal drums.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@sheilapalmer6822]

You should be very proud! That's a fantastic job you did. God bless you and your family.have fun with it!!!🐳🐬🐋🐸🚣🏽🏊🏽⚓️⛵️🚤🌞🙋🏻❤️

[@chud327]

Some one had disliked this, but I changed that to a like and a heart! one of the best comments ever and thanks for watching.

[@drem.9016]

Sir, you are a genius. This was awesome.

[@chud327]

Wait until you see parts 2 and 3, I hope they are in you near future... And today, for part 4, I put some angles on in front of the barrels to cut through the water better. That video should be out next week. Thanks for watching and for the kind words.

[@drem.9016]

chud327 Yes sir, no problem. & I will definitely keep an eye out for the upcoming video notifications.

[@demonhuntermoonwolf244]

Make yourself a good strong trailer dolly for easy moving of any trailer you might have . Makes maneuvering it in tight spaces.

[@chud327]

Great idea and thanks for watching. My most recent build was much better, 55 gallon drums homemade barrel pontoon boat. Hope you have checked it out too. Thanks for watching.

[@TFDStudios]

could you give a list of building materials and tools? i’m gonna be a first time builder this summer and i think your boat is the best budget one on youtube!

[@TheTommyvercetti6]

Excellent work on your boat. I'm definitely going to have to make me one.

[@chud327]

Yes, I loved mine and am on the edge of starting #2! Please consider joining my facebook group "Homemade Barrels Boats". Thanks so much for watching.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Wanted to build a drum boat since I was a kid... Seeing your project re-kindles my interest...

[@chud327]

I say go for it, it was pretty easy and it is a bunch of fun to ride... Thanks for watching.

[@michailchoursoulidis2445]

Hey there just my thoughts what if a barrel gets a hole then it sinks right? so total maybe two rows of barrels are needed? like on barrel on top of another for redundancy reasons

[@chud327]

I feel like even if one barrel leaks, you would still have 5, that would be plenty to keep it floating. thanks for watching.

[@handoveryourshekels8088]

I love this, i love more the fact you are showing your family the "do it yourself" mentality. I think i might give this a go since its cheap, easy and something my nephews can help me with since all they do is bury their faces in their ipads. You should be proud and i hope you and your family are in good health! Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿👍🏼😋

[@chud327]

Thanks so much!!! I hope you will keep me updated on your build if you do one.

[@TztokkJad]

Where did you get the barrels that kept you under $200?

[@tomcosta47]

You're a good Dad great Video 👍

[@chud327]

Awesome comment, made my night! Thanks for watching.

[@jennifernobriga107]

Flip up ladder would be cool! boat cleats on the side so you don't stub your toes. Triple knot a piece of rope through the flip up door. Nice build!

[@chrisjackson8427]

Idea for one of the compartment is a live well you could use a laundry basket as the well that would let the water pass threw

[@chud327]

Great idea and thanks for watching.

[@eeoo2062]

Thanks for making this video. Pretty cool.

[@chud327]

Thanks for watching it!!

[@SmokeDogNY420]

WHEN PEOPLE ASK ME WHY I LOVE MY COUNTRY I WILL POINT THEM TO THIS VIDEO

[@chud327]

I LOVE your comment. Thanks so much for watching.

[@jithinkl7300]

SmokeDogNY420 which is this country.. i wana visit

[@johnguarino7826]

this is what makes America Great

[@chud327]

Jithin kl U.S.A. Thanks for watching

[@chud327]

John Guarino thank you so much

[@Goodellsam]

I am considering making one. I have a concern with the space between the barrels. It seems to cause a lot of drag when moving. I am wondering if pool noodles, sandwiched between barrel end gaps, might act like a gasket? They could be sealed with a non solvent based outdoor construction adhesive, or marine 5200 silicone. What do you think?

[@chud327]

I like the idea, I hope to build number 3 soon. I am thinking of cutting barrel strips and smoothing out the joints that way. Pool noodles would be good too, just may have to change out every year or two. Thanks for watching and good luck if you build one

[@tyhnbgtyhnbgt]

Let's talk about that lawnmower motor,, tell us about that. I like it

[@chud327]

Have some old video that show how I built it. Type in chud327 homemade boat motor... Thanks for watching.

[@garrisonstanleigh6146]

Great project .. That looks like a lot of fun ..

[@chud327]

It was a blast, I have to start #2 real soon. Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@Dutch1722]

Are there gators in that water?

[@123keepitsimple97]

I know that's what I'm wondering

[@chud327]

Yes, but you only see them at night... thanks for watching.

[@chud327]

That is a good thing to wonder. thanks for watching.

[@debschense7541]

In Iowa, you have to have a marine battery box cover with lid and strap. Nice boat. Looks like fun.

[@chud327]

I did put a battery box on in a later episode. I was so much fun and thanks for watching.

[@DEVMAR-mm8zh]

17:26 king cobra just chillin in the water

[@bird1671]

AWESOME BUILD BROTHER!!

[@bkallday2998]

Nice, You the man Bro!

[@chud327]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching.

[@gcproductions7246]

I love all of you cool vehicles in the background

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and are you talking mowers too? Thanks for watching.

[@nunyayourbusiness7327]

add small tent you got pontoon house boat weekend getaway like a dome tent light

[@chud327]

That is a cool idea, I hope to have some kind of simple and light house on build #2. Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@kchedville]

Hi Chud, i been looking for some drums wijth the Lip on each end, can't seem to find any. Do you know what the Drums originally contained? Thanks

[@chud327]

They said mine came with stuff for making shampoo. Mine were on Craigslist and good luck. If you build a boat, keep me up to date on it. Thanks for watching.

[@kchedville]

Will Do :) @@chud327

[@chud327]

nice!

[@613Builds]

i like it! today i actually started building one the same size, i framed up a 6ft x 12ft platform. i will likely make a video next week or whenever i get the pontoons. thumbs up

[@chefgiovanni]

I love the pontoon boat. Also the fact you recycled a few items makes it Earth Friendly. LOL. How much were the blue barrels? Tell us about the motor setup. This comment is a few years later, as I just found your channel. Great work.

[@chud327]

Glad you found it and hope you will watch the series. There was also a bigger and better build #2 and hopefully a build 3 soon. The barrels were $10 each and the tenth was free. I have had several different engines, but my favorites are the homemade lawnmower engines. I have videos on those builds too. Thanks for watching and hope you drop more comments as you watch more

[@JRGladwill]

puppies and kittie ftw

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@alexanderreece5514]

Love this but do you have to register it? If so how id love to try this

[@silentdeath9237]

I built a raft four years ago using barrels you will want to silicone the barrel plugs because even though they have seals they seem to leak even if they are tight. I used four 30 gallon drums and the raft measured 6x8 feet and we had 17 people on it and it was still above water. That water was nasty brown, looked like sewage water.

[@pointblank1978]

Silent Death fantastic idea. Especially if it stays in the water.

[@bradleyfranklin3468]

I was just thinking the same thing

[@mikeholley4488]

it's only tinted water. actually really clean for a river. believe its blackwater river in the florida panhandle. might be wrong

[@michaelanderson1859]

Water is natural stain from tannins from trees, not sewage. He's in North Florida but close to East coast. Far enough inland so it's fresh water.

[@eriesniper]

Super impressive. Nice work. Inspired to build my own to cruise the bay.

[@chud327]

Sweet!!! I hope you will facebook (Chud Channel) me a picture of it. Thanks for watching.

[@Extrmmitch]

Some nose cones for the front and covering the gaps between the barrels might speed it up.

[@Biscuit656]

I was wondering if you could build me that pontoon boat that you made in the video My email is James sellers 53 at yahoo.com the way you made it is perfect except for could you only put the trolling motor. I don't need it to move fast I like the trolling motor because it'll be quiet because where we fish at are a lot of houseboats

[@AwesomeDocumentary]

Yea I was thinking the same thing. Anyone have any good ideas for a scrap/cheap nosecone?

[@TTV3191]

@@AwesomeDocumentary I was thinking the same thing with nosecones...I'd use thin ductwork sheet metal to form a funnel shape and then flare the edges to screw to the end of the front barrels. Use expanding foam to fill it maybe even between and inside the barrels but that would add up $$. If the intention is to use small kicker motors doing 3mph it it probably doesn't matter either way!

[@1STGeneral]

Just put two barrels sideways

[@huxmetalworks7371]

Great work it's been a while since you built your boats can you tell me how they are holding up and any changes you have made or would make if you built another one thanks for sharing

[@chud327]

@@huxmetalworks7371 I actually sold both, but would think they are still afloat somewhere. Hope to build #3 soon and do not plan many changes. Might do deck boards next time instead of the plywood. I will make videos for you when I do and thanks for watching!!

[@huxmetalworks7371]

@chud327 awesome I just found your fb I love all of your videos you inspire me to think outside the box with you mowers and mowers I watch everything I can find I look forward to seeing your next build thanks for sharing your work

[@chud327]

@@huxmetalworks7371 thanks so much!!

[@FishingwithCristina]

I have a question can you put the tiny home on top of the pontoon boat to go camping in it

[@chud327]

I have thought about that and it would probably work... But it would be a bunch of work, too heavy for the car to tow, and a disaster if it didn't work... I could build another with 3 rows of barrels and it would be a possibility. I would love to camp in Fanning Springs with is crystal clear water and wake up through out the night and look for gators... Thanks for watching and I might put that on my wish list for next summer. Thanks for watching.

[@FishingwithCristina]

chud327 if I could I would make myself a tiny home on top of a barge to live in it over the ocean I just wish I could make it did you make the tiny home if you did do you have a video showing how you did it you're welcome I love watching your videos

[@FishingwithCristina]

there's a guy he goes camping there and his name is trip Smith he does kayak camping I love his Channel

[@chud327]

Thanks so much! I have actually built 2 tiny houses. One is the little one in this video. There are 5 build videos and one camping video. I hope you will check out. The bigger has 36 episodes on its build...

[@chud327]

I need to check it out. Thanks again.

[@blackholehole459]

i wondering what psi you have the air in the drums?!.. cos thats also important.. may be you only need 2 drums with the right psi

[@chud327]

I did not pressurize the drums on build #1, that did not happen until build #2. thanks for watching.

[@ItsKyleStewart]

Buddy gonna have a whole lot of Facebook friend requests!

[@chud327]

I get several per day... thanks so much for watching.

[@slivic83]

Why did you space them ( the decking part)? Is it for grip? or is it for draining purposes?

[@chud327]

It was mostly so that I would have enough to cover and it also saved a little weight. Thanks for watching.

[@slivic83]

chud327 dude i didnt even think about weight !👌

[@slivic83]

chud327 also THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAJE THE VIDEO ...AWESOME

[@tomscott3476]

You're a KZbin sensation. Congratulations. Great videos.

[@chud327]

I love that comment! Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@Goodellsam]

I want to try to build one. I might have a hard time getting barrels around here. I could put a pop up screen room on it, to camp weekends on the lake. Great videos brother.

[@chud327]

I had though about doing a pop up shade on mine and tried a tent once. Very cool idea and thanks for watching.

[@williambernardbrown]

Nice video but I would've made handrails and seats. Probably put a flat screen TV on it. Just playing about the TV. Lol Just saying though

[@chud327]

Good ideas! Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@stevedisman6081]

Im starting to build one of these have u had any problems with your barrells swelling from the sun hitting them n making them hot then when sun goes down does the barrells get loose after they cool off

[@chud327]

Next time, I am thinking of putting hole in the top so that they can't swell and contract. Mine shrunk when I took it into some cold springs in episode #4. Thanks for watching and keep me up to date on your build.

[@bobm7275]

good job on the recycling, I know it's the thing, but think about this, every dollar you save is two dollars you don't need to earn and pay taxes on.

[@chud327]

That is so true and thanks for watching.

[@richarddebeer9081]

I love ya man. Your my new Hero!

[@chud327]

Sweet, thanks so much and thanks for the comment. BTW, have you seen build #2, it is bigger and better in my opinion. thanks for watching.

[@ahoo5753]

The time of their life👍🏼,o to be that age again.Live boys

[@chud327]

Their's and mine! Thanks so much for watching.

[@paulatkinson4439]

Yes indeed. I recall adventures of this nature back in the day. 63 yrs has got past me, & I'm trying to figure out where it went.

[@johnguarino7826]

i like how they all just doing simple fun cheap fun and paying attention to life instead of cell phone zombies today's huckleberry fin awesome

[@Teknos78]

What engine did you used? and what the name of tin metal you used to wrapped the gallon drum?

[@chud327]

that is a homemade boat motor, Johnson bottom and briggs and stratton pressure washer engine. The straps are called plumbers strap. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@Teknos78]

@@chud327 thanks mate for replying my comment i wish to build one day. good luck too

[@madvtecyoboostin4870]

“And these puppies” 😂👌🏻 instantly subbed

[@chud327]

Nice, I guess I need more puppies. Thanks so much for watching and especially for subbing.

[@TheFillyFill]

Where did you get the barrels with the lip on both ends? I can’t find any with both ends.

[@chud327]

Found a guy on Facebook marketplace, he had all types. Good luck and thanks for watching

[@MsTemptation]

Now if you want me to pay attention you can't have cute puppies and that adorable kitty popping in.

[@chud327]

I am working on a cute kitten video as we speak... Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@SteamControlValve]

That is totally awesome. Thanks for sharing your video.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and I hope you stick around, we went to the springs with the boat yesterday... Thanks for watching.

[@jasonmcdonald8904]

How did you go about getting it registered

[@chud327]

I went to the DMV and told them I had a homemade boat and they charged me $32. This got me registered and a title, it took about 30 minutes for them to figure out what to do and for me to fill out some paperwork, but all and all it was not bad. Thanks for watching.

[@pointblank1978]

In Louisiana it’s the wildlife and fisheries. 🤔

[@elighnorwood9881]

Jason Mcdonald U dont

[@kahelekoki6215]

You think if you went 16" apart the barrels would have sit to high?

[@chud327]

I think it was 16inches, but I am about to build #2, I can double check on that build. Thanks for watching.

[@deweydoesit7165]

I would have filled drums with expandable foam so if you get a puncture in floats it wont sink. Just a thought.

[@chud327]

Good idea, but that would have been a lot of foam... Thanks so much for the comment and for watching.

[@tinytrax1978]

Those blue barrels are tougher than a real aluminum pontoon

[@joandodds7626]

If the hole is big enough put m/t water bottles in the barrels

[@glenbaker5311]

What State are you in, it looks nice,,any problems with getting the permits u needed,,thxs,gb

[@chud327]

Glen Baker I am in Florida and registration was a piece of cake. 30 minutes&$32. I hope you will watch the whole series. I plan to take the t out again tomorrow.

[@glenbaker5311]

@@chud327 oh yea you hucked me,,,ha,,I lived in Key largo for 7 years,,,along time ago,,,keep having fun,,that's what keeps you young,,,thxs for the video,,,gb

[@chud327]

Sweet and thanks for the reply.

[@darkside0914]

I would think putting a couple sloped ends on the front of the front barrels, i'm not sure what they are called, but they divert the water around the barrel so there's a lot less resistance, you should be able to cut a barrel diagonally to get both sides, they don't have to be water tight since you seem to have more than enough floatation, but it would help with a little speed and fuel economy if the boat isn't pushing a wall of water in front of it, cool build and it makes me want to build my own homemade pontoon boat

[@chud327]

Believe me. I have been brainstorming how to do exactly what you are describing... maybe I can make it happen soon in a future update. Thanks for watching.

[@twinboydad1980]

Use expanding spray foam, cover the front and cut it to shape after it sets

[@613Builds]

nose cone i believe its called

[@alpacamybag9103]

I'm on a similar project - thinking traffic cones or a coned fold of aluminium for the front barrels. Following good vid!

[@kkarllwt]

Find a well shaped canoe of the right size. Cover the end with a very thin plastic sheeting. Then, use burlap and a cement slurry to overlay it and make a female mold . Use this mold to lay up 4 fiberglass ends. You want back end also.

Very cool, great vid...the glue has no use as the shrinking and swelling of the wood will render it obsolete. The PT is green and for light weight single story construction..the brown PT is for underwater use and will last much longer..it also has more hazardous chemicals that affect human skin. If folks have the extra material for the deck lying around great. Use marine grade PT 3/4 ply and prime and paint it if you don't. Again, cool video for the handy DIY'er..

[@chud327]

I am planning to sell this one and build a bigger, the bigger will be using the plywood. BTW, part 8 should be coming out in the morning. Thanks for watching.

[@heathschwab]

Awsome. Maybe I'm going at this wrong. I want a smaller but stable boat miss my pontoon. I could make one my trailer well ide need another one. But that's perfect side will handle my wheel chair. If I can't have a pontoon boat again. Build one. Good deal. Ok on to number 2. God bless

[@robbob5973]

I built one similar to your design but I used 2x10s x 14' for the sides to get the deck higher out of the water water .

[@robbob5973]

45 hp Force

[@chud327]

Very cool, have you joined homemade barrel boats on facebook yet? thanks for watching.

[@robbob5973]

@@chud327 .. no, thanks I'll look it up ...

[@CharlesNolanArt]

since you got those wheels and you are handy as hell, why not make it amphibious? I know you could do that.

[@chud327]

Thanks and good idea.

[@alpacamybag9103]

Yes agreed! It doesn't have to be fast, just enough to get you up onto a bank halfway through an adventure! I just blackjacked my frame and have 4/6 butts collected.

[@davidbell9143]

What a great project! You could add some storage like the Tiny Boat Nation guys.

[@justaguy7194]

Put you a fold up board on it, use those 4 wheels you have to roll the boat into the water, then pull them up so they don't catch on anything in the water (logs, branches, etc)

[@caneycreekwoodcarver]

I like that idea when I was watching him tacking them off I would try to use them to. It would a low you the launch it by your self.

[@chud327]

Good idea and thanks for watching.

[@chud327]

Launching alone would be nice. thanks for watching.

[@teddymac25]

I'm going to do this build with my kids what size motor is required???

[@willcoker]

I am also wanting to do this

[@MSmith-jf5wo]

When working with the "outdoors" (Exterior Rated) type wood, you might consider making joints with Liquid Nails-Exterior Grade. But first, sand the area with a very coarse grinder/sander at the joining area, to get to the "real wood". Just another Random Thought, from an Old Fart (who's been on the water for nearly 70 years!). Haha!

[@chud327]

good tip and thanks for watching.

[@FlatrockFlatheads]

M. Smith, they make all purpose marine glue now. :)

[@donvernon2966]

Looks like a good place for tires you had is under poontoon⛑️great job and video,thanks

[@chud327]

Could have been handy. Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@patrickdolan.]

How do you license this

[@chud327]

Went to the dmv and said homemade boat, they did all the work and it was $32. thanks for watching.

[@keithtauber4153]

Did the straps you used to attach the drums to the deck rust?

[@chud327]

Not a bit! I you check out episode #8 from last month, it shows the straps after sitting on the ground all winter and no rust. Thanks so much for watching. BTW, I have a "homemade barrel boat" facebook group, please consider joining it.

[@claytonglidden6754]

The motor is a bit loud and all the pontoons I have been on have been really quiet 😂

[@chud327]

Yes, if you keep watching, I bought a couple of real boat motors to try on it. They were quieter and faster. Thanks for watching.

[@matthayworth1229]

Nice video great idea ive been thinking about making a homemade boat to put on small lake.. something thats isnt real big but has enough space for me and can support my weight.

[@chud327]

This should work perfect for that... BTW, I have a homemade barrel boat group on Facebook, you might could get some great ideas from there too. thanks for watching.

[@borfishing7690]

Looks like a success. I wonder if it can be built with aluminum to make it lighter. The affordable pontoon boat. Congrats chud

[@chud327]

Thanks so much, we have had it out twice already and love it. Thanks for watching.

[@chud327]

I think he was talking about the frame. If you want aluminum pontoons, you are so right on the price... Thanks for watching.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Aluminum is very expensive. Good, but expensive. You can take "affordable" out of the equation when thinking aluminum. Even if you're only talking about aluminum for framing such as "C channel" or "hat channel". For example, price a galvanized boat trailer vs the same trailer made of aluminum. But of course the aluminum is superior to galvanized for less weight and durability to the elements, such as salt water.

[@borfishing7690]

I believe ya. Thanks

[@BrandonsGarage]

Where can you even buy a pontoon?

[@sam-y8t]

Do you have a reason for wood glue over construction adhesive? Looks like a fun build altogether. How was registration? If you have a roundover bit for your router you can make the door hole a little more comfortable.

[@chud327]

I just happened to have wood glue in stock. It was great fun! Registration was easy, took about 30 minutes and $32. Router would be a good idea. BTW, Wait until you see parts 2 and 3, I hope they are in you near future... And today, for part 4, I put some angles on in front of the barrels to cut through the water better. That video should be out next week. Thanks for watching

[@daniele.f.2963]

The 4 wheels would work for a movable chicken house and pen.

[@chud327]

I love that idea and I have been wanting to build a chicken tractor anyways. Thanks for watching.

[@richardniemann5854]

I've thought about doing something like this too, but in Texas if it's over 14ft or has a motor at all (so basically a 13ft 11inch sailboat/oarpowered/pedal boat are the only exemptions) it has to be registered

[@chud327]

Richard NiemannI Here in Florida, we have to register anything with the boat motor. Thanks for watching.

[@caydenthompson1878]

I thought you were gonna use ratchet straps or tie down strap but i thing those straps are a better idea

[@chud327]

Thanks it did pretty good, thanks for watching.

[@joetaylor7442]

Exactly, won’t rot over time.

[@atbolt]

Won't they rust though?

[@caydenthompson1878]

@@atbolt they're cheaper to replace

[@chud327]

atbolt They are galvanized and should last for a long time. Thanks for watching.

[@josafatrodriguezsanchez1958]

good idea ..have fun whit your kids ..nice blesing..

[@chud327]

It was fun and the kids had a blast. thanks so much for watching.

[@adama.schitt6568]

Jump in that water? Don't you folks in FL have alligators and/or crocodiles? None up here in WA. How do you handle this? P.S. One creature we do share is the bull shark. Lives in both salt and fresh water.

[@chud327]

I know there are gators, but you never see them during the day. You try not to think about them as you swim, you know they have to be somewhere during the day... Thanks for watching.

[@FIXEDMAGPAPI]

RIP lmao

[@MC-hs4mf]

I see them in Florida during the day.

[@stevedouglas7375]

That's right Jack. Jump in the water??? No thanks. I'm a California guy and I simply don't understand how people go swimming in any body of water down there. I wouldn't put my big toe in. But then again, I'm a surfer and I have to contend with sharks in the ocean, but they usually don't come into the surf line and/or shallows. The dolphins are surfers friends and sharks don't like dolphins. So....

[@AwesomeDocumentary]

Most alligators are scared of humans. The big ones are the ones you need to look out for. Tannins in the river water make it harder for them to see you unless their head is above the water, in which case you can see them. In cooler weather months they tend to find a sunny spot on river banks to warm up during the day. If you keep you're eyes open and use a little common sense you'll be alright. Been swimming in these dark waters in Florida all my life, had many different experiences with alligators. Never really been scared, I guess living on a river when you see them all the time makes you used to it. My dad hit big one water skiing and I've even accidentally ran one over with the station wagon at night near my house.

[@anthonyc3327]

Me and my buddy were going buy a jon boat for river fishing. After watching this video we are going to make one of these and fix it for fishing.

[@chud327]

Love hearing that, be ready for a great time, lots of people commenting and taking pictures, and cheap fun. thanks for watching and I hope to build #3 real soon. Have you check out my "Homemade Barrel Boats" group on Facebook? It might give you more ideas.

[@macartancaughey9993]

HEY good man reduce reuse and recycle you are my kind of people. As we say here in Ireland tóg go bog é sounds like tug go buggy which means Take it easy don't try and do all in the one day

[@chud327]

That is a cool comment! Thanks so much!

[@chadwildeboer8754]

Did you figure out what size motor works best for this? I’m going to do this build as well but I’m not sure what size motor to go with…. Thanks

[@chud327]

I would think a 15-25 horse should be great. I tried a 25 horse, but foot was too short. Good luck on your build and I hope to start build #3 real soon. I will do some more power experiments. Thanks for watching!!

[@roypatterson9910]

You shouldn't have used wood glue, you should have used PL-400 or Liquid Nails.

[@chud327]

I will keep that in mind for next time, I just had wood glue in stock. I don't know if it even need anything, but liquid nails surely wouldn't hurt. Thanks for watching.

[@edkennedy2231]

I lived in Gtmo when I was a teenager for a couple of years, and these things are all over the place since they can't be brought back. You can even rent them at the special services marina. Great for fishing in the bay(can't sail outside the first buoys), most had an upper sun deck and an outhouse. Never saw a pontoon boat down there, but there must have been 100 barrel boats. Lived there 1970-1972, when the minefields were still there.

[@chud327]

That would have been cool to see and thanks for watching.

[@stefanpalsson6553]

Put the wheels under the boat

[@chud327]

Good idea and thanks for watching.

[@airborne501]

Excellent! build. I would put a tarp or cover on it, that sun can get brutal. Looks like your boys like it.

[@chud327]

Thanks and you are right about the sun. I have umbrellas and now a bimini top on it. BTW, episode 8 just came out, I hope you will check it out. Thanks for watching.