My Best Kayak Mods Ever?

[@TheFuneralPyre]

Pelican should just come out with the ultimate Zoffinger fishing kayak. Call it "The Marty", with some of the best mods you've done on kayaks over the years as features. Your live well kayak is my favorite so far!

[@goodcitizen4587]

Take my money!

[@MyChaoticFishing]

Agreed! Super awesome thought process and execution of ideas 👏👏

[@mikep3322]

Gay

[@TheFuneralPyre]

@@mikep3322 what, your channel?!

[@jaynecobb5774]

For SURE... Let me get my card out now!! I'll take TWO!

[@dpaulsen1]

My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. kzbin.infoUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!

[@ar15gator]

Glad the old Marty is back, this is the guy I liked and met in the past. The Great Loop Marty, forget about that guy,. Glad your back, and not all stressed, enjoy your life buddy🤙🏻

[@anthonyhenderson8623]

this is why i subscribed years ago going back to basics great tony australia

[@charlieboutin3341]

Marty you have no idea how many mods I’ve done to kayaks because of your videos. Not all are what you’ve done..but it’s the confidence to do them. It’s made it much nicer on the water. Thank you! Keep on keepin on brother! 👍👍👌 🛶

[@yakketyyak954]

Me too. Watching his and other videos gave me confidence to drill holes and cut large openings. I’m on my second kayak, just got it, a Pelican this time (Woo Hoo!). The first kayak I had was a Future Beach. My wife had one also. I cut all kinds of holes in them, dropped in a hatch, relocated a hatch, fabricated a base for a rod holder, repositioned existing rod holders, and finally, even cut the seats out of them and made sit on top seats work for sit inside models. I really enjoyed those yaks, but now we’ve moved on to sit on top models. Let the mods begin!

[@raynman67]

This is why started watching your videos. Glad to see you go back to your roots!

[@mattaneshansley5349]

DIY Marty returns! Great to see you back in the shop.

[@kens1039]

Marty… I can’t even BEGIN to tell you how good it feels to watch you do kayak mods again! This is what brought me to your channel years ago! I can watch you mod kayaks and boats all day long!

[@Mr.flo20buddy]

Thank you Marty!!! Back to the old ways, we all like seeing you be you and not being stressed about motor issues, ect. We all learn alot from you. Even though i do not have a kayak because everytime i save enough money for one something always comes up and the money i saved needs to be used for something more important like bills, ect. adulting can be unfair sometimes. Your videos help us take our mind off daily stress even if it is for 10 minutes or so.Happy that your home. Stay humble my friend.

[@sofloflow]

Get you a Walmart cheapy if you can, honestly they're good enough to start off with 👍

[@sdksniper]

I'm 5 mins in and I just had to stop myself and comment on how much I truly miss THESE kinds of videos. These are what brought me to you, and I have to say, I really miss this old shop.

[@BigAlonBass]

The return of silly Projects, that work beautifully. Welcome back, Marty!

[@kencooper2059]

THIS is what I've missed on your channel! As a craftsman myself, I love this stuff.

[@catherineb5066]

My my how you have grown from a few hundred..I haven't watched in a long while Sir. Life got in the way..Sold my beloved beast 14 foot yak to a sweet young man ..sold my 10 ft kayak to make way for hubbys medical equipment..I'm land locked for now but dream when I can find a nurse to watch my beloved for a day to feed my soul with salt water. So good to see you in your element.Keep living your dreams..You so deserve all the sweetness life has to offer.🎣

[@gus1911]

Marty! You're back!!! Missed you buddy! Great build BTW.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

As always, we marvel at your productions! Awesome! Sam & Rev

[@OJA1965]

That seat is nothing less than pure genius. One of those things that prompts the "why didn't I think of that" response. You can also get creative with netting or bungies to add even more storage space.

[@michaelg.stranestrane1465]

You are my favorite kayak channel. Don't ever get discouraged.

[@say1033]

The best part of your video’s is the amount of useful information that is conveyed. Mods that are worth the effort and is something the rest of us could duplicate. You continue to inspire me.

[@robertweigandt9449]

Marty it is good see you doing what you love.

[@jasoncollazo3813]

Awesome video, Marty. Glad to see you back in the workshop.

[@trampster7306]

Great update Marty! Good to see your creative talent in action again. Great to see the Pups too. Stay safe & well. 👍👍

[@9063n]

So happy to see you back doing things that make you happy!

[@isaacdurnian7160]

Glad to see your home, hope your happy and well. When are we going to see the triple motor bass boat and more of your old contraptions that we all love?

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Uh ohh!! Here goes Marty. We love ya Marty. You have the best ideas and diy's you pass down. I've used a few on my 120 pdl. I do run a Bixpy and a Bow mounted Trolling Motor. But watching you, and taking my time, my kayaks like a one man bass boat. And she's so comfortable, I can't get off the water, most days.😎 🙏 🎣

[@cindyschnell]

WOW you are so amazing to come up with what you come up with. I have missed you and your DYI videos so glad you are off your boat trip for a few months to do what you do, keep bringing them videos and I'll keep watching

[@central_tx_outdoors3866]

Love the vids Marty, Stay safe out there! Looks like the perch seat from the vibe kayaks.

[@klharrell7722]

You are such a gifted artist! Sure missed seeing your creative juices flowing on the loop. Thanks, man!

[@PolyGoneOutdoors]

Love the channel, Marty. You inspired me to start my own videos series about my boat modifications. Thank you for showing the way.

[@litowulliman7126]

I swear. What can't Marty do? It is so relaxing just watching you make all these mods. Thank you.

[@MikeHoncho130]

😂😂run a boat

[@thumbburner]

Great to see him doing these types of videos again!!

[@livebaitadventures420]

As a Floridian it’s an honor to have you back Marty

[@docink6175]

with bad shoulders I certainly could use a motor mount!

[@hvacguy8362]

So happy to see these kayak videos are back....

[@davidharris2519]

it is so interesting how you turn something miniscule into something great

[@jedwachter]

You’re back! I love that you’re back on the Little Manatee. We’re coming down to tampa March 17th for 10 days. Would be great to meet you some day.

[@petertrout8140]

Glad to see you cutting, dissecting, and improving again Marty!!! Back to your roots, love it. Your McGyvering is just so cool to watch! Go, go go Marty McGyver Zoffinger!!!!

[@chalupanotomatoes9609]

Your metal file selection is better than any machine shop I've worked at, amazing video!!

[@BOZZALLINI]

You Def have a great eye and ingenuity...I now see this is how the birth of the seat for the catch mode 110 started and is today 👍🏾👍🏾

[@chucksmith5002]

Now this is the Marty that got my Attention to Sub way Back with all the Modifications to a Kayak. Truly enjoyed it Marty

[@travisgibbs1272]

Gr8 Marty video. You seem back to your element and happier.

[@jamesbosarge6837]

The amount of time and effort that you put into your work is amazing. You just need to build your own kayak.

[@gene5251969]

Marty, Idk what lies in your future for the great loop, I personally believe you truly shine when you do mods on kayaks and tiny boats, you seem far more relaxed. As for me I absolutely enjoy tinkering with my small boat and kayak, I purchased a larger boat and just hate it, things suddenly became difficult and expensive and sadly didn't feel rewarding anymore. I'm going to sell my larger boat and look at a larger kayak to do stuff to and get back to being happy 😊

[@michaelbarimo3335]

michael barimo from winter park here, good to see you back in your element. was still fun following you on the great loop while it lasted!

[@alanduncan5998]

This is Marty on his True Path in Life! Keep it coming Brother!

[@mizzprez1]

man that was a breath of fresh air. So nice to see you go back to what made your channel popular! Cant get enough!

[@MrWinterhater]

It's nice to see you having fun again; Fishing, Building, and Exploring. You actually make me miss living there. :D

[@vresor]

Brilliant stuff, Marty. You are such a great spokesman for Pelican. I have two and this makes me want another. Thank you.

[@chuckerroo5977]

Good to see you back in action. Love the seat extender.

[@trevorkraklow4100]

Marty....You are gifted with some awesome skills!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@capitancucheta]

Thank you Marty!!! I love this videos where you customize things...looking forward the next!

[@thomaslarussa6814]

Marty, your videos are incredible. I can’t tell you how much I had missed watching them when you took your much needed break! I’m so excited to see that you are back!

[@moretoliving2236]

Marty taught me over 13 years to stop procrastinating and just do it. Cutting and modding into my kayaks was always terrifying but mods made my life a heck a lot easier for sure.

[@retiredat53]

Glad to see you back in action.

[@ufoabove]

Love it! If it ain't broke, break it and fix it the way you want it! You are an inspiration!!

[@RMRCV]

Marty, great video, everything in its place, mastermind at work....

[@andrewhardisky]

Great video, but I'm not surprised. Back in the groove. Making good times to remember. Ready to see more. Thanks Marty.👌🤙

[@bloodyhell574]

I absolutely love/missed all you're crazy scientist engineering creativity! Thanks brother ❤

[@TampaBayDino]

Bro, glad to see ya back and doing what your soul make you feel good! I've sold my kayak and now have a boat....but man, I'm definitely thinking of getting a small kayak, doin't some "Marty-mods" and getting out there on certain days! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@bassingbasics6621]

Awesome Marty!! Love it, plz keep us updated on it!

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Wow some great mods. Pelican must love you! Lol

[@Antwon_windowcleaner]

that seat is amazing! you are a master of your craft!

[@bradsexton7295]

Good to see you back in your element Marty.

[@ITigerbaum]

The word “Zoffinger” has become a verb. “I will Zoffinger that. (whatever)”

[@danielruprecht8932]

Good to have you back👍🏼

[@jshenderson]

He's back and better than ever. Love it

[@keithwolf2317]

Will be good to have you back my friend.

[@RealdoseofTruth]

Marty you are a straight up kayak modification beast. Keep up the great work and content!!

[@canajian]

👋😎👍 I had to come back to add, this to me is the happiest version of Zoffinger I see. You are the Obi Wan of kayak tweaks amigo...

[@SimplyFishing]

Excellent video. You are an inspiration to us smaller channels.

[@chrisvitale628]

Missed videos like this! Great job!

[@carloscleveland405]

Marty you seem more yourself in that shop kind of like your are home. Thanks for all your great content.

[@jordantheellama]

This proves it, the man’s a genius.

[@twohandsworking896]

marty you make some nice to have things-looking forward to more

[@MyChaoticFishing]

Your work has inspired so many neat mods for me!

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

Dope modifications! Man I love these videos so much, inspirational sir! 🙌🏻🤙🏻

[@zz696969zz]

It looks like you are back in your element!

[@83Nighthawk]

When you were working on that standing platform and using an old pelican seat for parts I was thinking that was going to be a pelican design. Or even some kind of seat mod you can upgrade to. But Pelican should definitely come out with a limited run of Zoffinger kayaks that you design and do it every year.

[@RacingDLH]

The chipmunks noise when he talks on time lapse 😂

[@wolfpackkayaktampabay3554]

Absolutely love these diy vids man! So inspiring. Great stuff.

[@topcat8820]

Really enjoyed that 👍🏻🛶

[@saxet9049]

Great video. It’s good to know that Pelican is looking at your ideas and modifications. You have done some really useful mods that make your vessels user friendly and more capable. I would definitely be interested in purchasing a “Marty Zoffinfer Edition” Pelican Kayak. Btw, I fish the hell out of my 8’ Pelican Rally 80x. Apparently the fish don’t care how much you spend on your kayak. Lol

[@saxet9049]

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[@TheDomin8rr]

That seat looks choice... Strong work!

[@rodbrown8306]

This guy is insane, but I love everything he does. Would like to live nearby! Best Kayak small boat innovator in the world, create for me! Pelican are very smart to incorporate you as a free agent idea's man.

[@ratdog3055]

Nice to see you doing what you do best! You could start a custom mod shop for kayaks. (but that would take all the fun out of it!)

[@MNCasaPro]

I wish I knew what to call these various fitting like @2:12 so I could possibly order some for various projects. This seat is even better than the Pelican Ergoboost. Thanks for the videos

[@victorsummers2283]

Watching your creative videos is way more interesting than the Great Loop stuff - but then I guess you figured that out!

[@edzkos59]

I will be moving to Myrtle Beach sometime this year and I will definitely look at Pelican kayaks because of your videos

[@chesterhorse88]

I wonder if Pelican has a special security service to keep Marty out of their warehouses?

[@PenntuckytheCrag]

what an excellent chair build love it

[@sizzorjack]

Dude you are a freaking genius! Nuff said

[@stevenvalenti3722]

Man I have to tell you I believe you and I could be brothers from another mother🤔😂I've been watching your videos for years now and I've modified/rigged so many things on my kayaks and boats over the years it isn't funny. I think of so many ways to DIY things but it's always fun doing it. It's something to do if I can't go fishing on the weekends that the weather is not good. I love the ideas you come up with brother. Take care🙂🎣✝️

[@Saltloony]

Yes, one of the best and cleanest mods ever, really enjoyed it.

[@SD-ft6gs]

If Pelican doesn't hire you to be their chief creative R&D officer, I think they are in the wrong business... Marty you are a magic beast!! Also you should get a teaching job in a maker space or just make a maker space in the old rental place!!!

[@jimbender5780]

Glad you’re back Brother

[@ampuzzler2317]

Marty is back! The New Yorker attitude's

[@timgarland8619]

More of this sort of thing, please!

[@restless7528]

Your very creative 1 day pelican is gonna offer you a ridiculous amount of money to use your ideas to improve there kayaks just wait it's gonna happen! Keep the videos coming marty!

[@ryanjackson5463]

"On this episode of Pimp My Kayak..."

[@eddiedbt]

Great video! Any chance you could explain the setup for holding the seat in place in the first half of video? Specifically where you lifted it up and it folded backwards. What are the plastic clips you used to secure it to the top of the boat?

[@Neil_A]

Love the D.I.Y. stuff brings back memory’s from your older vids 👍🏼I could imagine the stuff you’d make if u had 3d printer 😳💥