Peddle Boat with a Gas Motor!

This was a fun build! Shortly after I got this boat, I realized it could be tough to operate if the wind and current was ripping. And if I was to rent this to people, I felt it should be more fun and less work.
Now that I know the build was a success, I'll soon have a cool new, easy to operate boat for a family to rent. And like I mention in the video, I might just get another for those that aren't afraid to get a workout. Because, really, the Monaco DLX wasn't that bad right outta the box.
My thanks to Pelican for the good deal on the boat
www.pelicansport.com/products...
And many thanks to Coleman. The lil outboard is doing great!
www.colemanpowersportsusa.com...
And, of course to Scotty, for your continued support.
scotty.com/rod-holders-and-mou...
Last, but not least, Thank you to everyone who has contributed towards the creation of Zoffinger's. Patrons, renters and watchers of my videos all help make this possible!
/ zoffinger

[@mdeck1970]

When I began watching I expected to see something funny. What I found was a skilled builder that I truly enjoyed watching and appreciated. Thank you.

[@paxwallacejazz]

Yeah Right?

[@ryleebrannon7546]

Np

[@tomharrell1954]

Mark Decker yeah Marty was/is a professional tradesman carpenter with extremely talented skills in design, construction, home decor, and especially kayak modification. I guess we can add water craft modification to his ability. I truly love watching his ideas come to life. He has the ability to make home made look better than factory!!!! He is my long term favorite You Tube Channel. I just love the guy.

[@davidl6631]

Mark Decker agreed!

[@barrydouglas3137]

I'd love to work for this guy. Id learn so much

[@tylerandmindychildress4655]

Pelican needs to hire you as a full time engineer! Your craftsmanship is 2nd to none! Great job!

[@1pottercounty]

I’m a guy like you, there is a brotherhood of us who enjoy tinkering, inventing & creating unconventional things... nice job...

[@ronwilson1859]

Yeah, me too, right now I'm converting a grand caravan to a pick up. And like to build custom trailers.

[@bahamasking2063]

ron wilson I have a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan and I was thinking about cutting the back off and only leaving the front driver and passenger seat i it

[@tystrickland9211]

I’m just like him I just finished a go cart and before that I made a sea raycer

[@dannyev3491]

Yes me to I love tinkering with weird things I zoffinger inspired me to buy a Walmart kayak and build a transom out of wood and starboard and put a 2.5 on it it’s very fast

[@stevesaquatopia8291]

This is incredible! The skill and craftsmanship is amazing! Everyone needs a friend like this guy!

[@tuyo_adventures.2185]

Not too many people out there like you, your attention to detail is amazing, learned a lot watching your videos, Thanks.

[@rcs3030]

At first I thought " this is just too crazy. I won't waste my time watching this video ". Well, what the heck I watched it anyway. I am so glad that I did ! This guy is absolutely brilliant! Now I would imagine that he will be inundated with "orders" for these custom fishing boats. Kudos and good luck. You certainly deserve it.

[@lbart2005]

My friend I feel that the electric trolling motor was the best setup. It was convenient you had full control of the motor without stretching and it looked very comfortable for you and your friend to fish from. I wish I had your skills. I don't know if you measure or plan these projects or if you just wing it. All I can say is my hat is off to you nice job I would love to have something like this for my own use. Not only that but you are very entertaining to watch. Your are a KZbin treasure my friend.

[@Jangocat]

Awesome build! I used to work in the custom vehicle industry and appreciate a guy who fabricates true custom parts, you earned my sub.

[@blackdog1234567890]

I agree some comments below; electric is the way to go. If a customer comes into your shop to rent the paddle boat (with motor) and is new to the water, even a small gas outboard could be a problem waiting to happen. A electric trolling motor with the right amount of thrust to move the paddle boat around at decent amount speed for a beginner or novice boater is the safest choice for you :-)

[@silverback7659]

Also really quite and a lot cheaper to maintain and run.

[@crispyspa]

I think run time would be a concern. I have no practical experience with trolling motors so I don't know how long one would run on a nice deep cycle battery.

[@thomasbroking7943]

You brought up memories of the freaking motor dying and pulling that cord 400 times cursing that why are we on a boat that you don't know how to start. When the guy who shuts it off doesn't remember to open the fuel valve .. Electric i think is the way

[@slickmuck4312]

crispyspa if there was room for a solar panel or two you could run it all day long no problem

[@thomasbroking7943]

@Samonator Gray you do remember it was designed to be foot powered.. . its not going to be a water ski boat

[@raykiii]

Marty! It needs a Tiki. You can do more with a case of Bud Light in two days than most people can do in a workshop all year. When I saw you get the Bud Light out of the ice machine, I was think we would soon be calling you 3 finger Marty. The you put up the " DIY responsibility." I couldn't stop laughing. For you it could be said "We can't change the wind but we can modify our boats. LOL Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@jtsublime5331]

Found this exact same boat without the motor of course, at the bottom of the lake. Me and my buddy attached para cord to it with our yaks and it took us hours of thinking and finally a pulley system to pull it out. Then after 7 hours of pulling it we finally get it to the truck. Then it takes us another hour or two to fit the two seater kayaks and this huge paddle boat in my short wide bed lol. Good times.

[@Tyblorg]

Lived on the water my whole life and asked myself this situation everytime I saw a paddleboat. You answered my question. I put a hydrofoil on my 9.9 for my Zodiac it worked awesome to plane it out without having to move all weird in the boat.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@wolfpackkayaktampabay3554]

Freakin awesome man. You are such an inspiration. I find myself with the courage to do more of my own DIY through watching and learning from you. I like the trolley motor set up the best. Hope to see you again soon!

[@53Peterbilt]

Well, you asked for opinions, so.... Yeah, being in the rental business like you are, I think it's important to give customers choices of things they can choose from, and I think an additional pedal boat would go over great. When I was a kid, we ran the crap outta those things at summer camp, and you were saying how familys needed more choices of boats with more capacity, which this does. If mom & dad are out on kayaks, then the kids can pedal around on this, and the parents won't be worried about the kid's safety in onna these things. Plus it's just good, clean, fun way for kids to burn off energy!! Hope the business is doing well, and keep these videos coming!

[@greygoose4x46]

53Peterbilt kids won't be able to pedal this all day lol

[@danmyself5341]

I had built mine with two trolling motors, one in the back to propuls, and the other between the seats to add propulsion and steer. I had 2 batteries, with current draw meters,and a 0-100% battery capacity meters, I sump pump, and a car radio, and a few cup holders :)

[@ianbell6252]

wastin away again in margaritaville... no shoes, no shirt, no problems... dude this is the best soundtrack ive ever seen in a YT vid.. SUBBED.

[@poedadragonwarrior]

I love your channel, been watching since you started this channel. You are the perfect example of someone being able to accomplish the American dream.

[@brettm1118]

I loved every part of this build. Your sense of humor too! Lost me when I realized your shop is right by the water 😂

[@Beemer917]

I was a machinist for 35 years. I guess I still am a machinist although I don't cut metal professionally anymore, or any other material for that matter. What I wanted to say was this , you need to get a bandsaw. They don't cost a lot but in certain situations they work a lot better than what you are using. Okay just thought I'd drop that. Love the videos, can't wait to see how this ex- pedal boat works!

[@user-hp5wo3db3j]

I’m like you in sooo many ways. I giggled and smirked though most the first part. Heck at one point I thought we’d see ya pulling kids on a tube!!

[@daleadmire1451]

It's so relaxing listening to the water lap up on the hull, I just love watching creative people work their magic, God bless you brother.

[@tbirdracefan]

I have seen those pedal boats modified with a cheap, tiller controlled trolling motor. The shaft is cut down so that it replaces the original steering control. The original rudder is connected to the new trolling motor shaft. The paddle wheel remains intact. You still have a completely operational pedal boat but with a twist of the throttle of the trolling motor it will go faster than two people can pedal on a sprint.

[@btankful]

^^ This ^^

[@LouisianaSaturdayNight]

I wish I could do this to our SunDolphin. Thank you so much for sharing

[@fireantgaming4847]

this video is the best thing I have ever seen haha! I also have pedal boat which I mounted a trolling motor to for fishing but I left the pedals for the kids and made the rudder easily removable for trolling. Boat on!

[@evanyaretz2261]

This video was so cool. It gave me so many good ideas as I am going to be restoring my own aluminum boat pretty soon so thank you for this awesome video.

[@mckrackin5324]

I have no idea why this was so fascinating but I couldn't look away. lol Good job

[@waltershoults8803]

Just stopping by because you know this is the blueprint video for those who are about to convert paddle to motorized so this is a go to video for sure. On my way to Waco Texas to pick mine up as the wife being a master at getting good deals so she found ours for ….450$

[@djhudson007]

This is one time KZbin's algorithm nailed it! Putting a motor on a paddle boat might seem simple to some but this is a very skilled build. Most people can't even repair their own transom but this guy here is building them on paddle boats LOL and very well I might add! I can watch this dude build stuff like this all day! Giving me ideas too!

[@thomasitsasecretlol1988]

Man that was so fast and done so beautifully I feel like I could build a boat just watching him lol

[@gerardcollins1767]

no ,destroy a boat total waste of a fun pedalo for kids, any boat with an electric outboard cheaper

[@jeepcollector91]

Reinstall that electric motor and fab up a hardtop for the boat with solar panels to keep the battery charged...

[@jonhines9962]

JeepYJ91 it would be a good idea but how would he store it

[@thomasbroking7943]

1 step further nice idea..

[@Biowolf626]

The motor would probably use more power than the panels could provide

[@obijuankenobi6565]

@@jonhines9962 In a sandwich bag.

[@neolite1]

@@Biowolf626 Yes, but if you have a decent battery that can provide duration for the motor, then you'll be able to slow down the drain output slightly with solar panels. Example, if we got a battery that could provide us 1 hour of full throttle with the motor, then with the help of solar panels, we could add on more minutes to the power lifetime. Also when not using the power, you'll very slowly but still charge your batteries, unless you hook up bunch of 12 volt stuff to the boat like stereo and shit.

[@papabones-p8o]

Put on an electric but leave the peddle part attached instead of taking paddles along. Two ways to drive the boat because that's the only way some people can burn calories is sitting down. Very cool build though, good job! I have a hard time walking due to back problems and a drop foot. I would love to have one of those paddle boats for exercise while fishing.

[@christojvvuuren8163]

Definitely getting me one will work great for bass fishing the local dam.

[@bradeley6409]

Make it more of a "mid-engine" boat where the engine is mounted right behind the seats, eliminating the need to sit so far forward. Also, incorporate a steering lever that is centered in the boat at arms length that moves side-to-side with cables mounted in the tunnel.

[@kyjarhead12]

Two thumbs up for playing Kenny!

[@tjwilson3481]

I was not expecting the outcome. That is one quality product!

[@jcrip42]

Man I appreciate this video . You dont talk the whole time like these other "youtubers" do who think there movie stars lol. You have a skill man awesome

[@Stephen-qp9ff]

I definitely like the trolling motor on it! Great job on the build though. Perfect for fishing. Also you are a very talented person sir. I admire your work.

[@giuliom8520]

I've been wanting to do this since I was a kid. Cool video!

[@claydaniel6523]

Your video production skills are mad. But your real skills are engineering, and an eye for detail. And...craftmanship. Dang, and the shop on the water. What fun.

[@badboyjose71]

Nice work guy and thanks for taking us along for the ride .its crazy how you can mod just about anything if you put your mind to it ...

[@alwaysmoody800]

Great video . The drone and under water shots add a whole new level of coolness to the story .

[@mrsavage3455]

Need a cup/beer holder that thang lol

[@stuntznfx2000]

You are a genius mate!!!! That was great!!!!

[@bettyhirschmann4646]

GReat workmanship on the alterations. My x got a ticket when he put a trolling motor on our paddleboat for it now being a motorized vessel and unregistered.....

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@adamvadala1983]

Dude you are a bloody legend!!!!!!!!!!

[@corygibson1219]

Build some speakers for that thing!

[@michaelrosebud]

Awesome build....at 74 I think that is a great ride, maybe a satellite radio, light bar for night riding, and a live well for bait? lol Great job ....:-)

[@simonhanus387]

Started watching at quick boat update number 2. Couldn’t get enough but then I forgot your name and now I finally stumbled upon you. Your videos are great

[@Ryans2k01]

Enjoy watching your vids. Awesome attention to detail !

[@jonr.747]

You have an amazing mind sir I have a ton of respect for you and all of your knowledge your extremely talented and I'm sure this is nothing for you but I'm very impressed with the way you think then create huge thumbs up my friend!!! Oh and I'm most definitely subscribed now!!

[@mercurymadness9005]

That’s amazing I’ve watched a couple of your videos now. I’ve never seen them before but do you come up with stuff I’ve never even thought of was possible. Having a good giggle and laugh at the same time the ingenuity that you put into it is amazing. I will continue following you I live up in Vancouver Canada.

[@emmapreston1027]

Just bought one if these! Can't wait to get a small moter in it

[@simplyrise5217]

First jetski with 4 adults and a kid😂😂😂😂You're awesome bro👍

[@chefgiovanni]

Major respect here. You are entering uncharted waters and for that you get a gold star. How much did the pedal boat cost you ? Time to cook.

[@didge110]

Nice to see someone spell pedal correctly with a positive comment :)

[@heathschwab]

Nice. Me being disabled I can't paddle mine anymore so that's a good idea the trollen motor. Been wanting to and now I got a idea how to make the addition for the motor so thanks. But first got to find some seats mine was stolen which was bad this is my daughter's a d she only got to use it one time in 3 years. Thanks for the idea. Have a good week and god bless

[@tuneuptony3679]

I have never owned a boat. Have a kayak. This looks like a fun project to give a shot. You did a great job!

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Marty, that was the best use of drone footage I have seen in a DIY video ever! Your editing skills just get better all the time. As for the boat, it is way cool and I enjoy seeing you use Starboard, it is one of my most favorite materials to work with. The pedal boat just says fun any way you look at it. It was odd not to see any Zoffinger orange anywhere on it :). Big thumbs up!

[@alexclark1822]

Robb's Homemade Life it almost reminded me of a peter sripol video👍🏼👍🏼

[@bctruck]

Robb's Homemade Life Robb!!!!!!!!

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

@@bctruck Hey Brad, nice to see ya down here in the fishing kayak videos LOL.

[@bctruck]

Robb's Homemade Life what got me here was the motor on a pedal boat. I googled wether it could be done and here I am.

[@madtexauto415]

Starboard? what is it And where dose one obtain it?

[@MartysDamnRelaxingSounds]

Jet Ski Motor sounds like the right upgrade to me lol

[@mooping9398]

its so relaxing watching him build stuff....what a treat.

[@joemattox7525]

Get a small outboard that the tiller handle flips around to the back, put a transom on front of the boat, and set your trim at an angle that pushes up on the front. You might not get as much speed out of it but it's a much more comfortable ride that way and easier to steer

[@umvhu]

Definitely like the electric, with a slightly stronger electric motor I think it will be a popular 1 day hire vessel, just need to work out how much battery for how much range

[@theown32]

a 24V 110# thrust mincota would put in some work on that boat. 2 deep cycle 850CCA batteries pushes/pulls my 17ft fiberglass bass boat for 12 to 13 hours. I hardly ever need it on high though. at most with a bass boat you only need to go 2mph when trolling down bank. Kick it on high when I need to move a short distance but dont want to use the gas engine. Moves my boat about 11mph on high.

[@paulcameron9329]

And I can’t even build ikea desk 🤦‍♂️

[@renecrespo680]

Paul Cameron 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bigdaddymike5225]

Paul Cameron single best comment ever. Lmfao

[@joshuasaxton8504]

I know right

[@nuazz650]

Same

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

With some practice and the right KZbin vids plus tools (maybe even a friend) for the job. Also with patience and the willingness to screw up. You can brother.

[@JohnWilliams-gy5yc]

I like how versatility you build things upon one another. Instruction speed cam is majestic and very detailed. The gold button deserves your film, sir. Video idea: a transparent-floor boat with ton of underwater cree spotlight, if not environmentally illegal, of course.

[@joeblowjohnny2297]

Awesome , Don't stop there ! Add steering control/shifter and throttle and you have one relaxing smooth ride boss ! ....thanks !

[@dualsportdiary1150]

Looks good! I love how everyone is commenting on how it "should" have been done, but they've never built anything.

[@coonus1]

Just found ur channel subscribed 👍 I’ve wanted to do this for years. ✌️

[@michaelg.stranestrane1465]

Pelican should hire you to design watercraft. You are amazing Marty!

[@greyhatchgamecock]

you are a great craftsman sir

[@jacobridgedell2096]

"So.. lets go ahead and destroy it!" Ha Ha loved it.

[@notsure8041]

This is like "pimp my ride" padal boat adition I used to do the same stuff when I was under the influence of a green leafy substance that was absorbed by the lungs. I wanna do a strip boat with a 550 jet ski motor.

[@igotajopamerica3040]

Make sure you record your build. I want to see this!!🚤

[@scubatrucker6806]

😂😂😂

[@brianmyers9989]

That green stuff will give you good ideas man. I'm a fan myself.

[@randyrowe3097]

Are you throwing daggers? He don't need genius dank, with a mind like that. The genius dank is just for those, that need a kick in the ass . It works for those that are go getters. I used to come up with great lyrics, jokes and one liners only Rodney Dangerfield would say

[@Alertiaonttk]

“Adition

[@gearjammer2107]

Amazing.... this guy has great craftsmanship, very skilled.

[@TheTurtlee1]

I think I would have tried to build the motor mount on the front of the Monaco. You would need ballast in the back, but that is manageable with several ideas, perhaps a battery to run electronics or lights for the boat. Maybe even the gas motor could be modified to run the prop "backwards" so the tiller handle would be facing the passengers. The controls would be right there and the starter cord would be in easy reach. Would you consider giving it a go? I have a thesis regarding trim: with the motor on the front, the torque of the motor will tend to lift the front slightly, but it can't enough to make it head over heels.

[@flashtech6492]

Top Notch Video as usual...well done..!

[@paulspangler8641]

Stay with the electric..dang wish I had that much free time..lol

[@davidbeckles3972]

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[@davidbeckles3972]

used boat pps

[@trollballsports4075]

same bro ... same

[@TheBinoyVudi]

Mind blown ! What. A beautiful thing. This type of small recreational boat for two is missing in the market.

[@introcreative9112]

I always love watching you build things such as this project and so many more

[@phlypper]

Fearlessly modding again. Love it. So, when is this going to show up in the Pelican catalog?

[@bradenkompe1501]

This guy can do everything

[@oakmitchell877]

Man you tube been hitting it out the park with my recommendations.so glad i found this channel.awesome!

[@anthonysanchez9746]

That's bad ass man!! I've contemplated this for years. I've got a Pelican and I've seen those little Colemans at sportsmans wearhouse. Thanks for the inspiration 👍👍👍.

[@bretatvs]

“Signature series” made me laugh out loud

[@lonesomeknoteye]

Thanks for sharing dude.

[@michaelwallace897]

Leeks

[@tomharrell1954]

When using 5200 use isopropyl alcohol to get the extra off! Regular rubbing alcohol the stuff you buy at Walmart Pharmacy for 99 cents a pint will take 5200 off of the work, tools and hands before the 5200 sets up. After 5200 sets up nothing will take it off except a saw.

[@jamaicaauto6980]

Simply amazing...Ive been curious about a build like this for over 2 years... Respect &Thanks

[@Mr.Beastforpresident]

You just earned a new sub, GREAT Video 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jamesfarnham1976]

Electric Motor was enough. Little cooler with some ice a couple brews and a fishing rod or two. Stop right there. Ahhhh.

[@ziadajam5433]

James Farnham nah. How much easier and longer lasting is it to fill up gas than charge two batteries. I think both have their pros and cons but in my opinion gas is better

[@mossmyd8378]

ziad ajam I have never seen a outbourd run on gas I’ve seen em run on diesel but not gas

[@SpicySteve-tz2so]

To quote Tim Taylor (Tim Allen), "MORE POWER!!!" Cool video.

[@svalenti94]

i really love the quality and thoughtfulness of your planning and craftsmanship

[@DetroitMicroSound]

"That I happened to have laying around" For some reason you strike me as the kind of guy who's had many thousands of nautical miles in the Navy.

[@ML-hd8ow]

Lmao Marty is always drilling holes in new boats

[@rickhall6171]

When the bud light can came out in the video, I couldn’t help from thinking “I hope this is an older video” lol Great videos. Keep up the good work!

[@mrfrontrowproductions7256]

hahah me too lol

[@yuminashi]

I think I would install a sprocket on that stock large diameter shaft from the big paddle (perhaps some bearings on that shaft), and install an electric motor on it with a chain or belt to drive the shaft, with perhaps solar cells on top of that little roof so it wouldn't cost you much more as if you are peddling yourself, only a lot easier....

[@davidaron4700]

now put a 9.9hp 2 stroke motor on, thats been adjusted to 15hp 😏

[@rogerd4559]

go for broke! put a 60 HP mercury on the back

[@r.i.parthurmorgan5168]

jim halcom it doesn’t work like that the back end would probably be underwater you can’t put any outboard on it

[@flyniggasean7199]

With that gas motor now it has more wake than a cargo ship, I'd rather stay with the trolling motor and sneak up on the fish lol 😎 🍻

[@mrstyle_67]

Another fun to watch video with incredible skill set that uses the highest level of detail in every build. Great Job!

[@bob-ii8oe]

put a merc 250 big tiller ..that il move it

[@MrPhilip2253]

Merc 400 racing?

[@richgreenwood7343]

@@MrPhilip2253 , I'm pretty sure those would exceed the 600 lb limit for the boat, but sure would be fun trying!!

[@connorwooley5725]

Or sink it

[@ronwilson1859]

Yeah, straight to the bottom!

[@nainai7069]

then it would sink

[@raymondlloyd3739]

I love the trolling motor!!! where did you get that one with the controls like that !!!!

[@testosteronevsthewoke7124]

I did the same thing my dolfin minus the fishing and camera stuff, mine is set up for crabbing (trout line and snap traps). The self contained gas motors the way to go, I went with a 2.5hp and it was perfect. You are a detail craftsman like me and you do excellent work my man.

[@jamaha268]

Greeting from CANADA,Very good work and an amazing idea.Happy boating.

[@dockmasterted]

I HAVE ONE WORD FOR IT............"SWEEEEEET!"