Powering a Pontoon with a MASSIVE MOTOR! - Episode 13

[@larryblack2764]

Looks Great!!! Two things I would suggest, would be look into a dual on board charger for your batteries and run the plug in to the side of the console so you can plug it in to charge your batteries when not using it. Also would recommend looking into Lithium batteries. With Lithium you could spend all day on the water and not worry about how much charge your batteries are. It gonna get old fast having to open the compartment up and attaching a charger to the batteries every time they need charged.

[@realdealryan]

Absolutely. Onboard charger with plug in the fence dockside was a game changer for me. I think we got ours from Noco

[@Elektrotechniker]

Lithium cells offer a way worse cost/capacity ratio! He can get way more capacity on Lead ones and hence be out on the water much longer than with equally expensive Li-FePo4.

[@thecableguy1128]

You might want to change your water pump in the lower unit.

[@marcvaillancourt9141]

I did notice it looked weak pissing too.

[@karsontager]

Maybe take some of that yellow motor paint and paint the small middle panel around the boat itself, to tie it all together? It all looks really good!

[@benbellino3596]

What a wonderful upload Zack! Keep up the amazing work! I have been looking forward to seeing this final build for a long time-so excited to see you test it out with your friends

[@freddythefrog70]

Proper job Zac! Not a boat guy but enjoying watching your skill set. Wow them engines are deceptively big, did well to man handle that one!

[@milwaukeephil2548]

Good call on the engine color. You're going to get a lot of questions on whether this is a special Yamaha engine.

[@cityislandrowing8266]

Comming along sooo nicely ! Tip (learned the hard way), NEVER start an outboard motor without running water first, you can burn out that rubber water pump impellor in seconds

[@benbellino3596]

Wym? He used water when he started the motor? I assume you saw that. Why give a “tip” when Zack did it correctly anyways?

[@cityislandrowing8266]

@@benbellino3596 Watch closely, there is no water running when he starts it, it runs for a while (and I think there is an edit/jump cut to when water actually starts flowing. But it's not running when it starts.

[@mathew00]

One thing I love about your videos is the color matching. I really look forward to see what colors you will be using on your projects. Your really good at that.

[@Hooligan6]

Motor color is oddly perfect, and fits the theme/color palet just right. For certain need a good long episode enjoying this when its done, came out so good.

[@drgopta2180]

Gives it like a military look to me. Good.

[@damianreimers51082]

I think you should put a cover for the tank breather so that water don’t get in or you can do a coil loop so that there’s the water just stay in the loop and don’t contaminate your fuel. Let me know what you think. Just a suggestion to help you out so that your engine don’t stall in the middle of the lake or ocean. Cheers!! Love your videos btw! Keep’em coming! 🍾🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@lifeofmtc]

Great job Zack and well done explaining why and what you are doing. Looking forward to what's next!

[@jmccarty480]

Let me tell you...You're parents, family & friends better be crazy proud of you. You're an amazing young man. Your diligence, hard work, creativity and tenacity are freaking inspiring. I am so thankful I stumbled across your channel. I've been watching every episode over the past week or so and damn, you're some kind of wonderful. Hang in there. Don't sweat the small stuff...and keep in mind, it's all small stuff. You're Awesome. Keep the videos coming!

[@cahallc]

I'd probably put some back railing up top so you can only fall off the sides and not on to the back of the boat and motor. Also you could pull those lower pontoon side panels you installed last and paint those to match the motor. I think that would really look good and tie in the motor to the boat without doing too much.

[@cameronsmith4527]

Good idea about giving the boat the the same color as the motor. Something like some stripes might look good too. Black and a desert tan like that is a good combo, just needs to be tied in well.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Bada$$ man! Will look forward to the maiden voyage!

[@WorkHardPlayHarder]

That color is freaking awesome! That pontoon boat is freaking insane!!! Loved watching this project come together, great job. Can't wait to see the test ride vid.

[@scottmccullough4267]

Your folks must be awesome people…and proud !! Can’t wait for the sea trial

[@catfisher420]

Great job. That thing looks amazing. Your lower unit looks like it's a couple inches short for the transom.

[@dwtrksvc]

Awesome way to start the weekend!

[@jdraper1isthebest]

You should use some of the motor paint and run a stripe down the side of the rails!

[@rea8755]

The more I look at it ; the more I like it. Best engine color ever!

[@sirjustis]

Good job!! You know, maybe some more brown stickers on the top of the engine to pull brown from the deck might work? Maybe even some wood grain looking stickers (decals)

[@Balizzaar]

Hi from sweden! Fun to hear you justify that color... but it looks good love your videos

[@williamcummings6562]

The color is great. It’s unique

[@eggegg6101]

Wish I could paint as good as you!! Brilliant. Also the wires on the bus bar fuse panel look like they need the heat shrinking to be shrunk

[@tahoe9813]

For the cup holders at the helm and that other container, drill a hole, and run some tubing down from a bung to keep it clear of rain. Great work, btw.

[@marcvaillancourt9141]

Great Looking pontoon. Job well done. Nice paint job on the motor. Your welding differences could be from wind on that day.

[@tomspontoons]

My only fear is that fuel tank getting water in it over time being where water can splash in. Make sure you run a water/fuel separator filter!!! It’s looking awesome and going to be a blast. We’re building a 22’ tritoon this spring up here in Michigan, so keep an eye out for our videos on that!!

[@jacobhines99]

When welding aluminum I normally burn any purity’s off with a torch before running the bead and it helps a lot. You can use a propane torch if you don’t have acetylene.

[@Slacker1967]

I haven't watched one of your videos in a while but I did watch all of your last pontoon build and the difference between this and your last is night and day. The last one was impressive work but this is another level. Top work. Very well done. 👏

[@calebshort2169]

Can’t believe you’re going to make us wait till the next episode. Lol I love the motor color it looks like a retro new motor.

[@DRAiiNACii]

A couple of things: Can you share the cost of your builds? That generation Yammy 4 strokes are notorious for exhaust corrosion issues. Especially if ran in salt water. Make sure to have that checked! Awesome build.

[@sethmartin9498]

I agree with the exhaust leak but you can usually hear it

[@jasonmandel164]

Looking good. Have to loop the fuel vent line or else water will get into the tank.

[@thatoneguy6725]

I love the color! Great work broski

[@jayp1312]

Shoulda painted the motor to match your beer barrels but.... it DOES look good anyhow! *The Mullet* Good Job!!!

[@deathlyy5019]

Nice Build! Just wanted to tell you, that even that short start without a water connection was likely to destroy your impeller in the lower unit, which pumps the water. If it runs dry for just a few seconds, it is enough to melt down your impeller because of friction. It's a pretty quick and simple thing to check and/or replace, did it my self too. Greetings from Germany :)

[@csigouin1]

Engine looks great. A bit like those new ceramic colors cars makers are coming out with.

[@GeorgeBonez]

Bro that motor looks great! It looks like one of those fancy custom color motors you see on those giant multi-engine boats at places like Haulover. Very cool

[@RGVPHOENIXDESIGNS]

Looks great, another option is have the out board match the floor boards (dark brown) with silver decals

[@chaunceywilliams8405]

Powered by Poupon Mustard. Boat looks fantastic.

[@MediocreHustler]

Wasn’t sure on the color at first but once it was sprayed and decals added make it looks so clean!

[@scrapirongarage5889]

It looks great but it looks like you put a manila folder own the back of your boat

[@siperkins6475]

I'd recommend maybe getting rubber molds done on the cup holder and cubby on top of the dashboard that way if it fills with rain water you can take it out and dump it. Or just keep a towel around lol

[@jefferyholland]

Looks great. Can't wait to see the first sea trial.

[@blankv8057]

Can’t wait for the test drive man

[@dankification]

You should add/make some inserts for the cup holder and cubby hole for when you put away the pontoon for the season it would be dry and no warmer in them

[@benrichards9667]

Looking good. True on motor color, not a big fan but it's ok. Don't forget to add subs to your stereo. I have two 10" kicker marine grade and they pump. What's build total cost?

[@AeRoSpaceman-1]

Peanut Butter Gold. Love the engine color!

[@backoz1801]

Awesome, well done from New Zealand 👍

[@renaudtheis1197]

Love the paint job on that yammy. The original color was ugly even when it was new!

[@AuburnAquanaut]

Maybe some pin striping or decals on the side can tie in the engine color?

[@OnlyOutdoorFans]

Wasn’t sure if we’d get a video this Friday or not!! Having a better day now!

[@whiteglovewatches9908]

Dude it looks awesome! Don’t beat yourself up about the welding, aluminum is a pain in the ass. My steel welds don’t look that good! The only thing I would recommend is in the fire pit cover the elements with whatever stone you’re using. The more stone you cover them with the more the fire will dissipate the over the area. It will help tone the flames down (they won’t blow around as harshly in the wind) and will look better (I made a fire patio table out of an old metal sandbox and found the more stone on top the better).

[@FarmerFpv]

You should convert the 2 other wooden wine barrels into an engine cover. You can put two halves together to make an oval shape. I have seen it done on twin outboards on a houseboat in Lake Shasta. It looked so good. On top, it had the American Flag stained.

[@joebender8032]

Would be really cool to see you rebuild an old house boat next

[@martinquintana5837]

Awesome job Zach. When will you be doing the total price of the rebuild?

[@SouthernOutfitter]

Looks so good! How about I drive down from north al and you paint my yamaha f70 that color!

[@armond3861]

had to subscribed ..so many ideals lots of talent bro.

[@tahoe9813]

When you weld aluminum, it needs to be pristine clean. Flap disk the area or scotchbrite it then use a weld safe chemical to wipe it down.

[@sean123456789]

You should put a drain on those cup holders for the center console.

[@big99logannator]

Get the motor serviced! Impeller oil change and so on!

[@DILLIGAF65]

Excellent paint job on the engine, color may seem off but I think it's because there is so much of a blank area under the cover, putting some type of decal in the middle section (possibly your channel name) would add some color to it and not concentrate so much on the tan color. Maybe adding an off color to the middle area like you have done before would break up the solid color on it now.

[@TexasPToonFam]

Nice rebuild you have going on. We are currently rebuilding a 24’ Pontoon with a 90HP on our channel just for a simple open floor plan for fishing. I’m curious how well a 90 will push in.

[@billybullfrog]

Thats what I did with my 24’ pontoon 90Hp evenrude just change the carbs out to the bigger ones I think its a 125Hp now and it gets moving! I used composite decking, it added some weight but made it really stable. We added a bbq and LED lighting and its a fishing party barge!

[@stevesnvegas9040]

Great job! I like the motor color. I think your deck boards will need more bracing underneath them. I think they will sag after people are up there.

[@fiberoptichairline]

I like how it turned out. The contrast catches the attention. It also fits the mullet theme, crazier the further back

[@hewitt52]

I'm glad you decided not to do a keg. It is awesome in theory but would have been a disaster on the water.

[@loganholmberg2295]

How many hours are on the engine?

[@paulrybarczyk5013]

Awesome build! Would love to see some speed tests with and without a Hydrofin system installed. They finally support tritoon boats now.

[@jeffstone4736]

Zack, where do you find furniture like that ? I only see the average ho hum stuff for sale

[@nickcerelli5903]

The motor looks so cool

[@JimmyHamAnp]

Looks great, looking forward to the next Ultimate Build!

[@christophers.4007]

add more black swooshes/details to the engine cover, it will look even better.

[@natepeterson76]

If i may make a suggestion. You should drill some holes in the corners of the cubbies on the console. That way they dont collect water.

[@rickdubois6013]

Another great build!!!

[@jasongaudet8719]

Looks amazing!

[@NUTTER8291]

Great work fella Just been binge watching this from the start Just a few concerns .. I noticed on one of your videos while re building the trailer that your using standard crimp Connectors fir your trailer lights .. There's no way there going to be waterproof!! Also that fire pit looks awesome but I'm worried that someone could get burnt if the wind catches a flame while going for there drink What aboutca glass box to protect everyone! And lastly I think the bright lights are a bit buch ! Personally I would have an off white turned down low so it's not so " in ya face " These are my personal views but great work anyway I'm SURE your friends are gonna love it!!

[@fosterandparkhomes]

How tall is the pontoon boat when it's on the trailer with the sun deck? I'm wondering about bridge clearance and how big a garage door needs to be. Thanks!

[@tony_25or6to4]

I wonder if Avalon Kings would be interested in sending you a couple of Armor Shield IX kits to treat your boat.

[@nrf829]

You should put 2 drains in the console with tubes to run the water out of the compartments

[@2003bigsilverado1]

How did you figure out what size prop would work good?

[@PrincessJessicaAZ]

where did you learn all the skills you use to do everything in your videos are you self taught or did someone teach you some of this?

[@chrisbrazie9754]

love your content! Keep the videos coming

[@seanmcne]

We have a Yamaha 704 on our pontoon and the upper range of throttle is sticky or tough. There’s an adjustment screw at the bottom but I haven’t tried messing with that yet - if you figure out what is causing the tough top end of the throttle please let us know (or at least I would care to know 😀). Thanks for the content!

[@cometpowell]

Still dope. That motor colour is gonna break some necks (in a good way) guaranteed

[@upnsmk7]

How do you decided what height to mount your motors at?

[@bigdogtrading]

Where can I get a Motor Pod Like yours on this boat, any idea by chance? Thanks

[@williamcummings6562]

When welding aluminum all surfaces must be very clean.

[@RODZILLA65]

When you were sanding the cover, it looked like an oversized Bobafet helmet!

[@Ca1hoon]

She's gonna Rip with that motor🤩

[@AuburnAquanaut]

Im guessing 25 to 30mph at most.

[@pokinatchapunkrawk]

Where are those wireless chargers from and what brand are they?

[@Sean9.8]

Would love to see you do a bass boat rebuild

[@jmudd5449]

The engine looks great

[@ricoconnor3351]

Great job man

[@ozkatnuss7286]

That engine looks sweet my eyesight must be shot cause I thought I was yellow!!!

[@jamesrenz3779]

Great video's, I'm currently restoring a pontoon as well, having some trouble finding the aluminum trim/rub rail that surrounds the decking on the pontoon. Where did you order yours? Or did you reuse the existing trim on the boat?

[@ultimaterebuilds7127]

Pontoonstuff.com

[@jamesrenz3779]

@@ultimaterebuilds7127 Thank you Zack! Seems like they are the place to get everything. Wish we didn't have weird shipping issues right now, still waiting on the Luxury seats too.

[@BeastlyGarage]

Should do a custom woodgrain paint job on the motor cover to match the bar

[@Primeros1000]

I’m with you, looks shiny and new but not a fan of the color. But its not ugly by any mean either

[@joezick9821]

Great job, you do awesome work

[@brianwilson9633]

You should never start a outbound dry

[@siperkins6475]

The motor kinda matches the table top on the fire pit area.

[@pluto9056]

I like the color it looks nice, flows with the boat but also stands out