DIY Homemade PVC and plywood pontoon boat - Questions and Answers

[@RayMAKES]

to see the original version of this video, click here kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZeWqZ1qqd-Dn68

[@katedunno1230]

Ray Pena I'll be making one soon looks like fun

[@RayMAKES]

+Kate Dunno awesome, I'd love to see it!

[@katedunno1230]

Ray Pena I'll make that my first video.

[@RayMAKES]

+Kate Dunno wonderful...id definitely watch it!

[@thomasjohnson1664]

Ray MAKES would it be safe to put a small rail around the sides?

[@bobbycampos6576]

As a fellow DIY boat builder this is very cool! 👍🏻👊🏽

[@RayMAKES]

thanks

[@artsmith103]

Nice of you to make this video. Amazing how long the story continues.

[@RayMAKES]

+Art Smith thanks, I thought someone might find it interesting how the pontoons continued to serve as a playground swing. Thanks for watching

[@eddietowers5595]

Hey Ray, people like cool things, and what you built 15 years ago, is (still) cool, even today, so that's saying a lot about your skills. Also, you're addressing people who regularly don't want to use what they learned in school, reading, at long lengths, and quick mathematics figures, this is why you see a lot of people pushing on doors, despite the clear sign over the door handle that says "Pull". As for cost, anyone can scavenge those tubes and caps alternatively, either in junk yards, scrap yards, yes, they be found even scrapyards or town transfer stations. friend of mine wanted to put in a drain on his three acre land and three ten foot lengths of theses tubes and two caps at the scrapyard, they sold all of it to him for $100, this was three weeks ago. but ask your local reclamation centers and follow their policies, for safety sake.

[@RayMAKES]

Eddie, you are so right! you should see how many comments i received on my other video and how many were "PVC PIPES ARE TOO EXPENSIVE" . when i was looking to make this boat i made dozens of phone calls to be able to find the best location for the tubes. now i would definitely look into scrap yards for my source materials! thanks for the encouragement!

[@RayMAKES]

also, it is weird that So many people asked the same questions over and over. no one bothered to read the description of the video nor any of the previous several hundred comments....when i watch a video and have a question, the first thing i do is check the description.

[@RayMAKES]

BTW, your friend got a good deal!

[@RayMAKES]

actually when i started making the video i had to think about how far back i built this boat....i was a bit surprised it had been so long!

[@BeyondDuctTapeFixItRight]

It's cool that you answered the questions on your prior video with this follow up clip. You're right, very few people bother to read answers embedded in the comments. It would be great if there was a simple technical fix to mitigate that shortcoming. I'm looking forward to checking out your DIY boat building videos.

[@RayMAKES]

+Rick Saffery awesome Rick, I hope you enjoy them!! I'm not sure how to fix the "not reading the description" shortcoming! That is the FIRST place I look

[@leksey7870]

Good watercraft. Importantly, solves problems and likes master.

[@RayMAKES]

+Аleksey Bek thanks, it was a good boat, and very fast to build!

[@RayMAKES]

maybe a good idea for you to build a boat?

[@leksey7870]

Dream, but no time to do it. Thank you!

[@ESCAGEDOWOODWORKING]

That was awesome Ray!!!

[@RayMAKES]

+ESCAGEDO WOODWORKING thanks Eloy, it was a fun little boat....but I always got "that look", you know...."is that a Cuban on a raft" look, lol

[@ESCAGEDOWOODWORKING]

haha..prefect!!

[@hondoonaka1823]

Imagine sizing this up, you could make a house boat!

[@RayMAKES]

Sure could

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

$250 you could have a 20 ft long boat not bad. Sure it would have cost more wood but you could have had the deck to the rear and used net in the front. Think about it like this if you made them right you could build pontoon rafts that nose a boat into shuttle them into the swamp with a trampoline in the middle. That would give you a wonderful raft with a neat place to hang out if you put a tarp over the trampoline. If you did the frame for the tarp right you could have 5-6 hammocks that can hang and proved shelter for them people.

[@RayMAKES]

+Grunge Luggage Tours that would be awesome! Thanks for commenting, maybe someone will want to take on that idea as a project!

[@RayMAKES]

if you like this boat as a survivalist build, you might like my fruit picker too kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJaQXqSgeLqBo7M

[@avghunter07]

I am building one soon. 16 ft on 24" diameter pvc or cpvc with 2 45 elbows at the front capped.

[@RayMAKES]

Sounds interesting, would love to see that

[@RayMAKES]

i hope this video answers all of the questions people ave been asking about this little boat i built 15 years ago...if not, feel free to ask.

[@benboy8241]

Great videos! How stable is this pontoon? Would it make a good fishing platform?

[@RayMAKES]

absolutely, i use to stand on it while under power, and i could put all my weight directly on any of the corners without getting the deck wet!. glad you liked the videos, thanks for watching

[@heatherclark2623]

Ray Pena That is super helpful info (full weight on any corner w/o getting the deck wet! That's AWESOME. Did you ever take anyone else out on it with you? ), as is this video. Thanks for clarifing your other video about this project. And awesome idea to re-cycle it into a swing set! (what kind of paint did you use on it?) I bet they were sooo happy. ☺☺☺ Super cute. A few questions for you: When you used the straps to attach the deck to the pontoons, 1) did the pontoons stay fairly stationary, or did they rotate/spiral around at all? Just wondering, in case I would want to heat-shape the front of the pontoons (bc wouldn't want them spinning sideways lol). How did you attach your cones??? Another video mentioned using TAPE(!!!), but if specific adhesive/pvc epoxy that is actually intended for "marine" purposes can come undone (whether in freshwater, or ocean brine), I could NOT imagine some random duct tape (or even heavier duty "Gorilla tape") being very effective! Did you attach the cones you used over top of the end caps? I would think you would need those endcaps to be still in place (instead of using traffic cones *instead of* the end caps), but really don't know enough about all of this yet (someone else's video looked like they left the ends OPEN, which does NOT seem like it would work at ALL! That (and the apparently insanely crazy price of endcaps) was the reason for the question of being able to use cones "instead" of caps). He used much longer traffic cones (were they not available when you built yours, or more expensive maybe?), but aren't traffic cones always open at the ends? (your cones were closed at the pointed end, weren't they? ) If you were to use traffic cones with open ends, wouldn't you have to seal the ends closed somehow? Did you notice a huge increase in your hydrodynamics even after attaching the smaller cones like you showed in your picture? Were those cheaper/more readily available than the longer traffic cones? This is turning into more than just a few questions lol, but I appreciate if you're able to get back to me (& if YT actually notifies me that you did so I can hear your thoughts). Also, Did you notice any flexing/rotating from one side to the other as you went over uneven waves? (ex, left front dips down while right front raises up... "portside" of the "bow" going one way while the "starboard" side goes the other way. Not up on the lingo yet lol) Another video mentioned that he bolted the deck to the pontoons with his second boat (instead of tying in place as he had in his first iteration), but he felt that it was a mistake when he did so because it made the frame overall become too rigid and not have enough flex for going over waves (might have torn apart while out on the water later, he didn't mention). He had a smaller deck located in/across the center of the pontoons, then fore and aft spreader/ stablizers, and a mast and sail in the middle (uh... "midships"...? Not sure, lol). Also, you said that at the end of your first year with it, that the galvanized straps were "done". Did you mean they were falling apart or disintegrating? That would be a really good thing to keep in mind (esp for other beginners, as I am), as even if we didn't intend something to last forever when we first constructed it, we tend to think of them as existing into permanence, and that could cause major safety issues down the line if something were to snap off out in the open water 😨😨😨. How did you ratchet down/tighten your straps? I haven't done any sailing as of yet, but I've been watching a TON of these videos on KZbin, and I'm getting REALLY excited about some of these ideas 😀 Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and ideas, and the process of being new to this fun stuff. 🙏🌞

[@1NRG24Seven]

What diameter PVC pipe was the pontoons made from? Looks to be between 8-12" is my best guestimation. Always like seeing videos of things on my wish to do list to build.

[@RayMAKES]

+1NRG24Seven yes, the pipes are 12" diameter. The original video has the build details and you can find more information in the description of the videos, thanks for watching

[@faronard1706]

What size in diameter was the pvc pipe!!! Fantastic idea!!!

[@RayMAKES]

12" in diameter

[@leokelley6356]

My lil brother in law has a science far coming up we plan on making this and having it like a paddle boat

[@RayMAKES]

that would be awesome! id love to see how it comes out

[@nonyerbidness475]

$50 bucks per cap... I considered this years ago but the price put me off. I bought a Classic accessories Colorado xt.

[@RayMAKES]

Glad you liked it

[@hollowsitha26]

Ray, you mentioned if you could do it again you would not use schedule 40. My question, what material would you consider today for the pontoons?

[@RayMAKES]

I'd use waste/vent pipe

[@mcarthur2041]

Is there a material list somewhere? I know you'll need screws and glue as well. Why is the boat only good for a year? I'm a widow, but love to be on the water. The boat I have now, I can't get it out of the water by my self. I thought this would be something I could leave in the water. What's your thoughts.

[@RayMAKES]

It's in the original video

[@curious4735]

I want to but three floates one in each end and one in the center the boat wouldn't be moving that much cause our harbor are so small it's more like a camp site on the sea I wanna keep it very light weight and getting the flooring on kinda confuse me was thinking of plastic welding some bolts bracket what do u think.

[@RayMAKES]

+vorn blake attachment is the tricky part, that's why I wrapped my straps around the tubes. What are your tubes made from

[@curious4735]

Pvc but I wanna leave it on the water for a long time even install solar . I might hadda plastic weld or fiberglass boalta brackets

[@cheesehead6710]

How wide was the boat?

[@RayMAKES]

4' wide

[@thomasreppond3608]

Yes I was wondering if you could give me some tips on making a good pontoon boat for fishing I weigh about 360 pounds and I’m 6 foot four

[@RayMAKES]

This design would work, I would make it longer than 10 feet. Also, aluminum tubes might be cheaper than pvc tubes these days.

[@ryanott6763]

Where did you buy the pvc pipes I couldn't find them anywhere

[@RayMAKES]

+Ryan Ott a wholesale Plumbing supply. Probably the only place you'll find then this size

[@littlemanoo]

A similar craft purchased from anyone cost around $1,100.00 usd This is a really build.

[@RayMAKES]

thanks

[@JeremyWilliamson]

That's just freakin AWESOME! hahaaha you could make it wider, longer, etc to make a freakin platform pontoon boat! lol

[@RayMAKES]

+Jeremy Williamson thanks, glad you like it. It was my first boat and it was a nice little project

[@JeremyWilliamson]

Ray Pena You should totally build another... since you have some wisdom on your belt after all these years... and make it even MORE AWESOME!!! lol

[@RayMAKES]

that sounds like a great idea! i have been playing with an interesting concept...

[@RayMAKES]

have you seen my clear boats? they are another idea i had for diy boat buuilding

[@RayMAKES]

here is the link to the clear boats....better hold on... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmTOgWqahp6Jl9U

[@salsuwaidi4442]

Hi Ray Perfect job and great channel. What is the wall thickness of the PVC pipe please? Thanks

[@RayMAKES]

it is schedule 40, i think it was 1/2" wall

[@speedboatguy]

Love it!!!

[@RayMAKES]

+speedboatguy thanks!

[@jameski5oeb668]

Really cool!

[@RayMAKES]

Glad you liked it

[@shalifiDhempir]

OK im confused, you said the pontoon was 12 inches correct? a 12 inch pipe will have an area of 452.39 cubic inches, then you said you multiplu that by the feet of the tubing, which was 5ft, 452.39*5=2,291.95, you then multiblied that number by 62, so 2,291.95*62=140,120.9 lbs per pontoon.. where did i make my mistake?

[@RayMAKES]

+Dj Joker Wild you made a few mistakes...the pontoons are 10 feet long. Then you mixed the units (feet and inches). The 62 lbs is per cubic foot, so all unit must be converted to cu ft BEFORE you multiply by 62

[@shalifiDhempir]

ok, so it should read 12*10=120, then i should divide 120 by 12 to get 12 cu ft, then multiply by 64 to get 768, does that look right? ik im terribvle at math, i'm asking because i'm trying to do something similar with rain barrels...

[@RayMAKES]

area of 12" - πr² = 113in² A x l= V - 113 x120 = 13560 in³ In³/1728= ft³ - 13560/1728 = 7.85 ft³ ft³x62 = capacity - 7.85 x 62 = 486 lbs

[@shalifiDhempir]

and grammar apparently...

[@RayMAKES]

+Dj Joker Wild all good.

[@Wes_Sherman]

Ray, what boat build would you say has been the best simple boat overall?

[@RayMAKES]

+Wes Sherman of the boats I've built, I would say the clear plastic one man boats

[@mitchellbell713]

I would like to build a pontoon boat that would hold about 1300 minutes pounds. I want to be it a sprayer on it and tow it around my 100 acre lake. Trying to control vegetation. Do you have any suggestions?

[@RayMAKES]

Pencil and paper

[@mitchellbell713]

@@RayMAKES it took you 10 months to give a nonsensical reply? Why bother?

[@raywister5138]

Thank-you!

[@RayMAKES]

Glad you liked it

[@RatSleds]

cool pontoon was wondering how much does the floats cost per float?

[@RayMAKES]

20 years ago when i built it, things were less expensive. i think they are quite pricey if you buy them new today.

[@mingomartinez2165]

I think you did an excellent job on that mini pontoon people should just use their head instead of letting it sit on their shoulders COMMON SENSE use it

[@RayMAKES]

Truth

[@jatinkadge7297]

Sr. I want to ask a question it might be dumb one but do answer it. Sr while calculating buoyancy y are u multiplying volume to 62 lbs/ft cube? What does that 62 lbs /ft cube exactly mean?

[@RayMAKES]

The density of water per cuft

[@curious4735]

hey am thinking of building a bigger version of the one u have your here in Grenada would the industrial pipes hold up wanna make my own a Mini house boat would the huge pipes work?

[@RayMAKES]

i think industrial pipes would be fine. i would just make sure the if you are using really big pipes that you ut them far enough apart.

[@rodneyflynn3259]

People are all ways negative ! Good job !

[@RayMAKES]

Glad you liked it

[@Texas.playa.]

How much did it cost

[@RayMAKES]

I cover that in the video

[@kustiawan6072]

Amazing... I am kos from indonesia... How size pvc?......... Thanks

[@RayMAKES]

the pipes are 12" in dia and 10' long each

[@saabdriver2008]

PVC expressive? lol yeah right, go ahead and check into some other material options like aluminum or fiberglass and see how you feel about the cost

[@RayMAKES]

+saabdriver2008 yeah I agree. The video and comment was in response to so many people complaining about the cost.

[@patchgallier9929]

To build that boat today would be close to $1000.00. PVC alone, would cost $700.

[@RayMAKES]

yeah, i had the right idea at the right time. it was so much more reasonable to do it back then

[@memeteam9188]

Very cool

[@RayMAKES]

+Meme Team thanks

[@johngoodmanjr.goldfever6050]

Great 👍

[@RayMAKES]

Glad you liked it

[@abdulkader-go2eq]

Super

[@RayMAKES]

Thanks

[@law0472]

Go margate !!!!

[@RayMAKES]

Indeed

[@hecller22]

Ive done 666 likes again and Im a devl :D and this idea is great how to build a simple boat. I want to build a kayak from similar idea.

[@RayMAKES]

awesome, let me know if you build it

[@BeyondDuctTapeFixItRight]

PVC is one of the cheapest building materials around. Where do these people live that PVC pipe is expensive?

[@RayMAKES]

+Rick Saffery I know!!! I was amazed so many comments were about the cost!! I built it this way BECAUSE it was the cheapest way to do it. Thanks for watching

[@gilbertfurguson8438]

lots of sealer,, use it for a year,, sell it , build another

[@RayMAKES]

yes, it actaully lasted way longer than i thought it would

[@JodBronson]

LOL, all those PVC Pipes, Wood, Connectors, etc, too much $$$$... It will be CHEAPER to buy a small used Boat. Some I see it for like $35.00 LMFAO

[@RayMAKES]

Jod Bronson okay... good for you?