Pond Prowler 10 to Pond Monster XL conversion.

[@TinyBoatNation]

*Times & chapters for this video:* 1:43 - Ideas for the pond prowler 10 2:08 - taking foam out of the pontoons 2:42 - framing the pond prowler 6:50 - trolling motor mount 7:43 - building the bow of the boat 10:00 - shallow water anchor system 13:05 - kayak rudder-controlled Livescope turret 15:57 - the rod lockers 17:56 - Hydro-turf interior 18:21 - attaching aluminum skeleton inside a plastic boat 18:36 - bilge pump setup 19:13 - pour foam installation 20:12 - templating the deck & subfloor 21:33 - switch panel layout 21:55 - self-routing Eva foam decking & flooring
40:53 - Final touches 41:21 - wiring the pond prowler 42:05 - drop-in storage liners 42:31 - vertical day boxes 42:41 - bump board storage 48:50 - On the water 45:20 - Pond prowler vs yak killer Jon boat conversion 46:51 - EPropulsion Spirit 1.0 49:07 - How stable is the pond prowler 10 after all the mods? 49:18 - How did all the mods turn out? 50:50 - how did the anchors perform? 54:28 - my favorite mod in this entire boat build 54:55 - Final thoughts

[@THJAKFTRADES]

Bruh. I have watched this video 3 times now. I can't wait to get to work on my Pelican Bass Raider, to see if I can get it even close to the craftsmanship that you have put into this boat. You're a big inspiration. Keep being awesome!.

[@417CAR]

Hows the pelican ?

[@ColtWhitley]

You need to host a TBN tournament structure to take this whole brand to the next level.

[@theplanegod-rr9yu]

that intro was crazy and that boat is insane

[@4ryanthomas]

I’m absolutely amazed again at your creativity!! I wish I had one of your boats! Keep it up… Blessings my friend!!

[@TinyBoatNation]

Thank you so much 😀

[@in.hindsight]

I love your mantra of "why do what others have already done?" I agree, if you're going to do something, make it your own and make it great so that it is worth your time. Time given can never be taken back. Do it so that it is not just another tiny boat, it is not just another car, it is not just another whatever...because when you've reached the finish line, you'll look back with satisfaction. But having this mindset, is there ever a time when one is truly satisfied? But know that the true product is not the boat but all the bits and pieces of nuggets of hindsight and insights you've gained and shared along the way. I'm a sub now. Greatness isn't achieved by following the mass.

[@TinyBoatNation]

I 💯 agree with all of this!

[@relykking2523]

The editing is a huge improvement and I cant wait to see your future build with the 360 style.

[@CrushedEMTB]

I agree!

[@Kiomanche]

Unbelievable!! super bad ass and love the fact it can go in a toy hauler!

[@TinyBoatNation]

That was the key ingredient in the entire thing

[@rickyd865VOL]

Love this video. I’ve been dreaming to trick my 12’ Sun Dolphin flat bottom plastic boat with some storage /foam/ navigation lights. Checked your website boat kits but no luck. If you ever run across one I would love to see you do one. It would blow the pond monster out of the water. Keep this stuff up. Maybe will see my kit on your website in future. Thnx for posting.

[@xylos16]

I am obsessed with your customization of this boat. I have been watching all of your videos. Im hoping that in the future I might be able to do the same thing... ❤

[@TinyBoatNation]

It’ll be worth it!

[@TheDJSpecS]

That intro may have gotten over alot people's head. It reminds me of a quote " if your dreams don't scare you there not big enough"

[@rayfernandez5949]

Uh no .

[@keithsileo8031]

I want one so bad now! So awesome

[@pspD1]

Hit this one out of the park mike... Screw the haters. God bless bro and keep em coming 🙏🙏🙏

[@Mr_Wicked]

if only.. im a heavy dude. its my DREAM to own one of these.

[@TinyBoatNation]

Follow our pontoon project!

[@MrJrc58]

Great video, great project! The 12’ Prowler or the 12’ Quest Sportsman (Bass Pro/Dicks Sporting, same boat at 520# weight limit, $700), seems like a great candidate. On that boat, a new modded deck covering the footwells/battery wells could have hatches, and there would still be inside side walls above the deck of 8” or so. If you installed a modded deck even with the gunnels as on this 10’ build, there would likely be room below deck to add foam/flotation if needed. Anyway, thanks for the great channel! :-)

[@kennybrudnicki]

Love your work! I'm planning on modifying my Pelican Bass Raider 10e eventually, but not sure how to best reinforce the outer walls at the top before installing the plywood deck. I do metal fabrication, paint and body work, so that gives me a little edge. I'm a carpenter, mason, plumber and pipefitter by trade from my time in the Army. The creeking from a wood deck can be remedied with sandwiching foam tape for truck toolboxes between the wood and other substrate. Butyl caulk on a roll works to semi-adhere stuff and stop rubbing.

[@TinyBoatNation]

I had to weld a metal skeleton through the entire thing. It was not easy.

[@fjb4750]

Awesome video, well done. Love the project and love the humor😂😂

[@TinyBoatNation]

Lots of humor

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

That boat is so awesome 👏

[@ajfishingOHIO]

This just blew my mind and gave me the itch to doit

[@TinyBoatNation]

The video accomplished its goal!

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

I like it, though I am a fan of the brand new quiet four strokes. A 5 hp with 2 gallons of gas might even weigh less.

[@Ghines_03]

Amazing build

[@TinyBoatNation]

Thank you

[@edwardclark3980]

Oh those are anchors cool

[@TanBzk]

Try out a “Downcut spiral bit” in your router and I think you’ll have fantastic results.

[@TinyBoatNation]

Thank you! I’ll try it out

[@archtx9]

What is the weight of all the materials? How much left do you have on the boat rating?

[@TinyBoatNation]

I’m probably 100 pounds shy of the max load

[@kennybrudnicki]

I forgot to add that I plan on putting in rod lockers on both sides, so I'm wanting to add strength to the outer walls before adding the deck. Maybe even using old aluminum signs for the deck instead of plywood if I can find some from the highway department or something. What's your take man?

[@TinyBoatNation]

Never modified a bass raider but it’s probably the same as this

[@wendybrown2701]

I love my pelican bass raider,also. Would love to see an affordable modified

[@round1017]

I have the older version of the 10’ pond prowler. Will the kit still work on mine?

[@tnddiving6166]

Well I built a cast deck on mine but not to that. That’s freaking awesome

[@darcdiego14]

So after you got everything installed, why can’t you just started shooting the liquid foam in it?

[@TinyBoatNation]

It will go places it’s not meant to

[@Luisroman772]

You talking makes me feel like I am literally in my head that’s the way my brain works

[@AngelGarcia-i1r3o]

Yeah, that’s what I’m talking about😊😊

[@edwardclark3980]

The bits with the bearing are edge routers. 1/4 3/8. 1/2 radious.

[@TinyBoatNation]

Thank you for clarifying.

[@PrincetonMicrogreens]

I literally have everything I need for this build and I have a complete creative block that is depressing the hell out of me. I Don't have any freinds near by so its my by myself and I fear that I have taken on a project out of my league. 😢

[@TinyBoatNation]

Where do you live? Maybe there’s somebody in our network that is close by. DM us on Facebook.

[@DH-fo9dx]

Genius bro..

[@Bandit_X]

Can you go more into detail on the trailer? I currently have a 5x8 utility trailer that I think is over kill, I like your trailer but I'm confused on what size trailer that is

[@TinyBoatNation]

Yeah. I’m gonna make one

[@danktownfilmer]

need those poles asap those are a game changer.

[@TinyBoatNation]

They are in production

[@matthewhawkins9266]

What size shaft is the spirit one motor?

[@Steve-ev6vx]

I wouldn't want to trade all my foam flotation for a rod locker. Glad you acknowledged it was a stupid idea. Now I am trying to figure out the point. Oh yeah, clicks.

[@bigcountry908]

this comment means nothing when he added pour-in foam elsewhere in the boat he didn't really trade any flotation for the rod storage i can see this being correct if he removed the foam and added more weight than he did but the foam is really only there to displace water if it gets in the hull and with a proper bilge system this is a non issue

[@TinyBoatNation]

I have four auto builders that are 1100 gph apiece. I’ll take that over those cheap foam blocks any day.

[@kentyler966]

Do you have any videos that show the best way to remove the center seat in an Alumicraft. There is a small bracket on both ends that are riveted to the hull. Not sure how to remove these. Any thoughts?

[@TinyBoatNation]

Yes I have an entire video on it. Search Alumacraft.

[@sicariofishing]

I'm confused so did you make the anchors or did you buy em 😅, excuse my listening and comprehensive skills

[@TinyBoatNation]

Made them

[@sicariofishing]

@@TinyBoatNation that is freaking legit AF.

[@omarherrera7745]

How did you fix the seam that was held on by staples? Just ordered one and want to do it before I hit the water

[@TinyBoatNation]

I just siliconed and sealed in the seam and then reattached the lip back on with rivets

[@omarherrera7745]

@@TinyBoatNationthank you!!!

[@bobiker9285]

I got one I would like to leave it how it is but add rod lockers

[@christopherdanjou]

How much would this cost for you guys to do

[@TinyBoatNation]

We have kits for it on our website that you can put together

[@christopherdanjou]

@@TinyBoatNation how much do you think I would be spending

[@leepao6302]

Now I want one!!!!!

[@jimmywallhanger8402]

Can you do a alumacraft 1036 build pretty please

[@Friday_Trouble]

Where do you put /store the fish you catch 🤔

[@TinyBoatNation]

I don’t. I catch photo release fish.

[@Friday_Trouble]

@@TinyBoatNation that's interesting, I don't understand that concept. Therefore is it like golfing then?

[@lovellallen6383]

If we buy from tbn do we have to build this ourselves or it comes fully built?

[@TinyBoatNation]

You have to build it yourself

[@rbnjr]

cost of motor linked somewhere?

[@Cam_Currier]

That’s sick

[@EricLeetFishing]

I wish I had the skill and ability to do something like this to my sun dolphin... seems like paying someone to do it for you though you'd be in it as much as an actual tracker bass rig

[@TinyBoatNation]

We have a lot coming for it!

[@1bearBrother]

How did you seal the seams?

[@TinyBoatNation]

Silicone

[@jeansonnea]

Question, why don’t make your own line on Jon boats? It seems like everyone has great ideas and you can put together a top notch boat

[@TinyBoatNation]

It’s actually really hard. The US Coast Guard starts cracking down on you when you try to make your own boat line and the standards they have today are harsh.

[@Chris_palmer1980]

Can we see a Colman crawdad build !!!!!

[@brennanferguson3537]

I love the idea of an electric outboard, but until batteries get much, much lighter the power to weight ratio is just not there. ~50lbs is a 10 horse 2 stroke. Honestly thats the smallest motor I put on anything. Flatback canoe? 10hp 2 stroke. Portabote, 10hp 2 stroke. 10-11ft inflatable, 25hp 2 stroke :)

[@TinyBoatNation]

The amount of problems you don’t have an electric outboard that’s portable, is worth it alone

[@ambkbero2]

I just found your channel and the opening dialog was FµↃkiΠ௹ Awesome.

[@TinyBoatNation]

Welcome aboard!

[@tyheitman4167]

do you sell those shallow water anchors

[@TinyBoatNation]

Not anymore

[@TheSouthsideslim]

How much for the boat just like that

[@Truthfulfisherman]

I am down. But damm it takes a while to build if you work on it only on days off.

[@TinyBoatNation]

Truth

[@kelvinthecloud5620]

This was way over engineered ( in a good way of course) but if I had to add even on more touch you should try putting vertical sliding rails in the rod locker so you could slide the whole thing up and grab your rods that would be crazy but idk if that’s even possible 😂

[@kennybrudnicki]

Anything is possible if you can draw up a plan.

[@Therapy-n-Session]

How you like that power queen??

[@TinyBoatNation]

It’s awesome! Well worth the money

[@ultralightfishingguy]

1st dibs on the hardware when this tips over

[@TinyBoatNation]

If it fails, I’ll just cut it out and stick it into an aluminum hull

[@edwardclark3980]

Kinda reminds me of a grass hopper.

[@TinyBoatNation]

I do now see the resemblance

[@jaredcotter3057]

Id like to see one with a sun dolphin 12

[@Johnnyboy_.]

How can we pull it off with out the tools 😩

[@TinyBoatNation]

You can’t

[@TheRealBurritoboy11]

how much was this build?

[@TinyBoatNation]

Probably around 4K or so for raw materials into the boat.

[@tbnationoutdoors-nateeckhold]

Badass

[@Htown_xotics]

I live in Texas I was wondering if you could make me one

[@TinyBoatNation]

Too far away, lol

[@forever308Win]

How much for That ?...sell them....sell me 1

[@TinyBoatNation]

We sell kits for it, but we don’t have a whole boat.

[@edwardclark3980]

Diamond bits

[@TinyBoatNation]

Diamond bits are the way!

[@jerodjohnson7240]

wait until he finds out about cnc machines. lol jk this looks sick

[@Gokywildcats11]

Wish this boat came in 12 foot

[@TinyBoatNation]

They have them out there, but they’re rare

[@champony6245]

How come your customer service sucks! Ordered parts and asked question through email and call no response. Answer me that!

[@TinyBoatNation]

Can you DM us directly on FB? It’s the fastest way to contact us if you have a problem. Will respond to you right away.

[@kongxiong6005]

I like the idea but honestly that's just too much weight. What's the max capacity on these things like 380 lb 400 lb? All the welding and wood you throw on there is already like an extra hundred pounds. On top of your battery fishing equipments that's like another 50 to 70 lb. Depending on the size of the angler 380 lb 400 lb is definitely right around the corner. I like the idea don't get me wrong but seeing you sit on your boat being lopsided already to one side makes me kind of scared.

[@TinyBoatNation]

We were under capacity with one angler on. It's a 1-person boat after the mods. It was fine.

[@kongxiong6005]

@TinyBoatNation well in that case more power to you buddy. :-)

[@mikebryant1337]

Why?

[@seanpatun9875]

Anyone with that pontoon giveaway?

[@TinyBoatNation]

It was given to Tim McCraw

[@napjohn88]

cool boat but man what a waste of time and effort. Just get a 12-14 foot tinny and add items.

[@TinyBoatNation]

Been there done that.

[@stevenkelkey3412]

What you did is created a mini Titanic! SMH

[@TinyBoatNation]

It floats!

[@kylecampbell3]

Look unstable as F. idk why people put all this time/effort/money into something as wide as a door.

[@TinyBoatNation]

It’s better than a yak!

[@RakkSoild]

nice build but bro next time skip the emo teenager "motivational" intro. You made it sound like building this boat was a impossible challenge that you overcame. When you could easily go on KZbin to learn the "Skills" But other then that it took Money. Guess that sounded like i was hating, Mostly intro just cringed me out a bit but you do you like I said BA boat build

[@TinyBoatNation]

Thanks

[@stevequate1797]

Really cool little boat, what did it end up costing you.

[@TinyBoatNation]

A lot

[@sikosis999]

you want a real challenge? :) i'm 6'7" 325lbs ( i used to be 643lbs ) and i want a small craft that can survive me and the lake i live on :) ( lake ozark, mo ) . . . i've thought of taking two of the kayaks and making a 'fat boy catamaran' our of them . . . a couple of these might work too :) legit, find me . . . i'm disabled. . .code for "old, slow & stoned" but i still want to get out on this lake and fish without spending $100k on a boat :) i got a crazy neighbor that might could help too he's a machinist and owned a speed shop for 30 yrs :)