Homemade solar powered 5 cooler fishing boat

[@rantsandreviews]

That is a great design. The only thing I would do is add some kind of pointed front to the pontoons to make them glide through the water more easily. That would save power and increase speed. Thanks for sharing your builds.

[@supergokue1]

Great tip, I will look into modifying them to see if I can make them more hydrodynamic. I appreciate the suggestion :)

[@jessewu4999]

Great work! Additional anchor system and oar holder will be better if added. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@supergokue1]

Great ideas, I like it. I think those would be excellent additions to this design. Thank you for the suggestions, I really appreciate it.

[@freddymidnite4649]

Wow!!! That really is fantastic. I am really impressed. Great work! Looking forward to the next one.

[@supergokue1]

Thank you Freddy, it has been a while. How have you been?

[@munnerlyn3]

I love this one. The first one that you did I didnt like the seat. I love this one. Great job.

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I hope to get back to boat building real soon. Thanks for the comment

[@kennethriley7091]

I love these designs and want to build one for myself. I just have one question, what is the max passenger weight limit on it? I am a big guy 6'2" close to 350lbs.

[@supergokue1]

I'm not sure of the max, but in the video it had about 260lbs. or so on it. I could drop off about 40lbs. by switching to Lithium ion batteries. I will do some tests to see how much this model will hold, thank you for the question.

[@danieledwards7178]

Very kool ... i could see myself making one of these , though i would have a hard time not adding to it or making it bigger.... like adding another set of folding pontoons to the ones you have already = making have 4 pontoons total... or making have two rows of coolers and building the seat in between them ??? Sooo many ways you could build one !!!!! Always wanted to build one of them Picnic table / 50 gallon drum boats ...

[@87Rado]

Love it! The only thing I can think to add would be some foot pedals with some pulleys and cables to create a steering mechanism. I like your first design as well, specially cause of the platform which would be nice for standing and stretching your legs.

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@mre4875]

Outriggers on the Lifetime.....some people laugh at me but at 60+ its the only way I feel confident standing. Its a great kayak for the price but you get (stablility) what you pay for. Love the channel, love the DIY vessals, love Maker Pipe. Sub'd

[@areyouforeal]

Good stuff. Do you think it's bouyant enough that you could fill those coolers with beer/food and take some camping gear for an overnighter? Looks a bit low at the back.

[@supergokue1]

I believe so, I did have the front cooler full of ice and drinks. I will probably load it up when I go fishing, just to how well it handles the extra weight. Thank you for the great questions.

[@adamlau7470]

Great design again👍👍 Is that the foam u use to make the float cone? N what the name is the blue colour spray u use??

[@supergokue1]

The foam is called XPS foam, I bought it at Lowe's home improvement. It is mainly used for insulation in construction. The blue spray is just a can of deep blue spray paint. Thanks for the great questions

[@adamlau7470]

@@supergokue1 thanks for ur reply. I would like to make one as ur design. Its a very useful n very creative boat. I'm really like ur creations. 👍👍👍

[@bunbun8001]

Excellent idea.

[@supergokue1]

Cool, thank you!

[@belleggaming623]

Great Job! Love the compact design. Wonder if we can get this viral if he will build one out of Yeti coolers?

[@supergokue1]

I wish, I have a ton of designs that I could use there coolers for. Thank you for the great comment :)

[@rosshemmings9384]

Nice work. It seems to be fairly stable but how does in react when you make a cast? I absolutely love the wheels, beats the hell out of having to carry it. On that note what would the weight be without the solar stuff?

[@supergokue1]

Two great questions, I hope to have a video out within the next few weeks with me fishing on it. I will make sure to address both of those questions in the video. Thank you for the comment and the questions.

[@Noahfence251]

What type of foam sheets do I need to build the pontoons?

[@nativedesignstudios]

Great job! Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@supergokue1]

Thank you for the comment, I appreciate it :)

[@dustyscott8263]

Love the ideas - In several videos you say that the link to dimensions and so on is in the description, but I can't find it because I am over 50. Do you have such a link or a place I can buy plans?

[@supergokue1]

Thank you for your interest in my boat. Unfortunately, I no longer sell the measurements to any of my projects. Thank you for understanding.

[@rickhudak5555]

Please let me know when you get the book done for this one, Thanks Rick

[@supergokue1]

Thank you for your interest, I will let you know as soon as it is done :)

[@hunbi8419]

Put pole holders up front also, awesome build

[@supergokue1]

Cool idea, thank you :)

[@FiresideCoffee]

After attaching the coolers to the frame, what did you use to plug the holes?

[@supergokue1]

I used a hole saw and cut out big circles from PVC pipe. Then I put a screw through the center with a small piece of plastic on the back to tighten it up. It did a great job of hiding the holes. Thank you for the great question.

[@CoReviewsBD]

More about the motor please. Any online store selling them? Much appreciated great design.

[@supergokue1]

The motor I used is a 12 volt 55 lb. thrust trolling motor that I ordered online from bass pro shop. I have been using this motor for a few years and it works great. Thank you for the question.

[@samlee311]

Great build thanks for sharing, where did you get the pontoons?

[@supergokue1]

They are something I came up with a few years ago. In the video description there is a time marker that will take you right to it. Thank you for the question :)

[@TheMathMax]

pretty cool rig

[@supergokue1]

Thank you :)

[@Jaime1698]

I have a question, wouldn't it be better to use 8" tube (200mm+-) 8" diameter X 10" length X tubes should hold 300Kg., maybe the styrofoam would be better, I don't know, I think maybe more beautiful in terms of aesthetics ( design) and dynamics in the water, I think, hug from Portugal.

[@supergokue1]

To be honest it might work a lot better to use 8'' pipe, but my main goal with these little boats is to fit into the back of my small truck. For me, my boats need to stay around the 6' long and no wider than 4' wide. I would be real curious to see what the weight difference would be between the PVC and the XPS foam. It might be something I consider in the future, if it's not too heavy. I do really appreciate the questions and your suggestion. Thank you :)

[@robertotalocci8429]

Complimenti è meraviglioso. Quanto può costare alla fine di tutti i materiali??' Tu vendi questi prodotti che fai?

[@supergokue1]

To be honest, I do not keep track of the cost of most of my boats. So, I can not say for sure what the cost was. Sorry I could not be much help, thank you for the question :)

[@joshslackslack8115]

How could I get one of your boats I live nit to far from the pond you put them in

[@supergokue1]

Thank you for the interest, but unfortunately I do not sell any of my boats. Thank you for the question.

[@mangofever4681]

I think wheels in the front and back would make it easier to roll around and it could be left down. I don't think there would be too much drag, since the wheel spins and floats.

[@supergokue1]

Very interesting, thanks for the suggestion :)

[@larrytroyer1957]

Does it allow you to stand up?

[@supergokue1]

Unfortunately, not a lot of room for that. Thanks for the question

[@SCDeerAddict]

What is average cost to build these? Just ballpark from least to most expensive you have built?

[@supergokue1]

To be honest, I really don't keep track of the cost of most of my boats. I do remember that the last one that I built was very cheap. I think it was around $48.00, not including motor and batteries of course. Thank you for the great question

[@rickhudak5555]

Do you have a book with all the sizes and parts list for this one

[@supergokue1]

unfortunately, I do not have a book for this design yet. I am start one soon, and I can let you know when it is done if you like. Thank you for the question

[@Hexauslion]

Are the wheels some sort of seigway into you creating crafts with actual wheels for land? Either way good job on this awesome water craft.

[@supergokue1]

I had not thought of that, but I like it a lot! Thank you for the cool ideas that just popped into my head :)

[@waynegreen9688]

Where can I get foam cylinders like those I've looked all over the place

[@supergokue1]

These foam cylinders are something I created. I have a video that shows how I made them. If you are interested, here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6Gngoymo9Opjqc Thank you for the question

[@NKBobcat]

Add a cabin, kitchen and a bed and you have a floating tiny home! ;-)

[@supergokue1]

That would be really cool, I might do something like that in the future. Thanks for the excellent idea!

[@buzzsah]

good idea, Enjoy,

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate it :)

[@artisanway]

Nice one mate.

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching and commenting :)

[@bstange356]

Brand of motor 90 deg extended handle?

[@supergokue1]

It was a Minn Kota trolling motor 55 lb. thrust Thanks for the question.

[@jackswitzer2816]

Are you putting something in the pontoons

[@supergokue1]

I tried to use spray foam just on the ends, before sticking the caps on. But after the foam dried, I could not get the caps to go on. There was no where for the air to escape. It was too good of a seal I guess. So I cut the foam out, then the caps went right on. I have thought about sticking empty sealed water bottles or even pool noodles in there just incase water finds a way in. Thank you for the great question

[@paulgathercole2601]

Cracking job 👍 No fish though?

[@supergokue1]

I hope to do a fishing video on it in a few weeks, weather permitting. Thank you for the comment.

[@davidstamper2017]

instead of "fins" on your solar panels, why not a second set of solar panels side by side?

[@supergokue1]

I'll look into that, thanks for the suggestion.

[@robertotalocci8429]

Che peso ha compreso il motore elettrico???

[@supergokue1]

The trolling motor weighs 25lbs. Thank you for the question :)

[@scubatrucker6806]

Cool dude

[@supergokue1]

Thanks, I appreciate that :)

[@lewisriffle7318]

dear god, that is beautiful. parts/materials list and measurements please?

[@supergokue1]

I hope to start the parts and measurements book next week. I can let you know when it is done if you like?

[@lewisriffle7318]

@@supergokue1 definitely this is gonna be a fun project with the kids

[@jwoltremari]

give estimated prices?

[@supergokue1]

To be honest, I do not keep track of the cost. But, I do remember that the coolers were around $15.00 each at Walmart and I think the seat was $28.00 at Walmart also a few years ago. Thank you for the question and sorry I could not be much help.

[@rodsnyder461]

Great

[@supergokue1]

Thank you :)

[@funbricknj]

why not install 4 sun panels 2 side by side

[@supergokue1]

Great question, I'm not sure if the panel brace I made would handle the extra weight. I will look into it and see if it works, thanks again :)

[@rayrodriguezrodriguez7060]

Now the question is how much will costs me by the time i done with motor and everything?????please let me know and thank you!!!

[@chinhvannghia7668]

OK..!👍

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it :)

[@magamemes3453]

If you're going to put the motor in the front; why not use your feet to steer the motor? That way you have free hands and no obstructions sticking up in your line of sight. You could steer it like an old bob sled.

[@supergokue1]

I really like that idea, thank you :)

[@magamemes3453]

@@supergokue1 no problem.

[@ansahbest4473]

Put in a stereo speakers

[@Ojeenkitchen]

Super

[@supergokue1]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it :)

[@notmydayjob3182]

Sale boat!! I get it now lololololol

[@supergokue1]

Miss you Buddy!

[@fukwatuthink6698]

Unfortunately you could buy a brand new Jon boat for the price of that PVC

[@supergokue1]

I do miss the days of cheap PVC :(

[@kimberlyhorgan6787]

ahhhh u missed the whole point!

[@lewisriffle7318]

and if you add another set of wheels to the front, you might be able to drive it onto the bank. At the very least it could be funny.

[@supergokue1]

That would be a lot of fun :)

[@dragonslayer19695]

A place to put a tackle box

[@Friedbrain11]

Your joke was terrible.