The ULTIMATE DIY Boat Build (A Solar Powered Pontoon Houseboat that Sails!)

We bought an old pontoon boat from facebook marketplace and transformed it into a solar powered pontoon sailboat!
00:00 - First Version of the Cabin
03:06 - Solar Panel Challenges
05:58 - Let There Be Light
08:10 - Our Feet Were Cold
10:22 - 7 Well-Needed Upgrades
20:30 - Replacing Our Slow Trolling Motor
30:17 - Our Boat Was Sinking
38:00 - Things Get Electric
50:41 - Range Extenders
55:18 - Propeller Issues
01:00:33 - Motor Speed Upgrade
01:04:36 - Daggery Daggerboards
01:12:01 - More Sailing Preparations
01:20:09 - Mast Install and Breaking
01:36:25 - Fixing Mast and Supporting It
02:00:12 - Water Always Wins
02:20:13 - Speed Charging
02:29:26 - Tuff Grip Extreme
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[@MoneyPitBoating]

✅Thanks for watching, links in description, subscribe, and check out our favorite adventures here! -->kzbin.info/aero/PLp3T0zoFDq8GRr350M1HrRvSbc5fjT-Lm

[@robertspencer5219]

I'm subscribed to your channel but this video didn't come up when I checked my subscription video list. I even unsubscribed and subscribed again, didn't fix it. Luckily it popped up as a recommendation at the end of a different video I was watching. KZbin!

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Weird! This is a compilation of the entire boat build, so maybe KZbin knew you watched the individual videos? Either way, thanks for watching (As usual)!

[@Undercoverbat95]

​@@robertspencer5219Jesus loves you all ❤️ his the only why to heaven❤

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@stevenmcinnis8105]

A lot of gay jokes. ?? Why??

[@1981lowrider]

Boat building for fun. 1. 2x4’s - Check 2. Plywood - Check 3. Screws - Check 4. Pizza and Red Bull - Check 5. Best friend - Check You guys are killing it. Well done Gentlemen.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Comments like this get us fired up to know that there are awesome people out there who actually get it and us! Thanks a million!

[@1981lowrider]

@@MoneyPitBoating don’t change. Flank speed into whatever comes next. You guys make my day…

[@eviedechant]

This comment makes me glad that I don’t get the negative comments because this build was obviously for fun more than anything else ! To all those negative comments…I’m guessing these guys are grateful to you as well because they benefited from your feedback one way or another.

[@eviedechant]

It needs led lights under the boat between the pontoons

[@MoneyPitBoating]

We appreciate you! We have the thickest skin possible, so the negativity won't ever affect us. Thanks for watching!

[@cabbagememes2852]

Honestly don’t understand the negative comments on this video, honestly good build you guys put hours into the build should be proud of your selves!

[@MoneyPitBoating]

You know... We don't either! The negative comments won't ever get us down because we're having fun, and that is what life is about! Thank you for commenting, and being a good human who supports people doing what they love! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. (Stay tuned for the next version!)

[@cabbagememes2852]

@@MoneyPitBoating I have a suggestion though you could add some sort of catcher or some net in the front so you can catch more trash I am not an expert but it could create more drag as a disadvantage but you can clean up the River more and still have fun boating I also subscribed to help out!

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Yeah, we've talked about something like that. We'd have to be able to raise it up and down. It will probably get broken! Thank you for subscribing... it means the world to us!

[@smartazz61]

You guys rock! I thought I was a rare individual the way I constantly hurt myself. Maybe not. The guys I work with laugh at me a lot. I have so many scars it's tough to believe. Somebody asked me if I was a "Cutter". I had to look that up. A few years ago I made a "Crystal Radio" that ran me several hundred dollars for special parts and wiring so it would be super sensitive and efficient. It must be because it has no power source except for the radio waves it picks up. Anyhow keep it up. You guys are a hoot.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Just googled crystal radios and those are pretty cool!

[@revolverdon]

You guys are great ! I'm 66 year old builder . You remind me of my adventures as a kid building club houses in the woods with my friends from junk lumber we would find . We slept in them every night over summer vacation. Had a blast like you guys !

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Life is worth livin'! Thanks for the comment and watching!

[@ronb6182]

We weren't allowed to even sleep in the tent that was set up in the woods, Mom had to be able to walk back without ducking under branches to the tent. The carpet beetles did a number on the tents screen and canvas. So that ended that idea. I had cleared out a spot back there years before the tent went up. There was a sistern with frogs in it. We used to pour gasoline on top of the water and light it. Thank SeaWorld for that idea. Flames on top of the water. Only difference they used natural gas we used gasoline which was dangerous. 73

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Yikes!

[@stackfire9601]

Boys , When you were trying to get the newly bought pontoons under the cross members all you had to do was look up! Beautiful strong tree rope over the limb and your on your way. If you used a simple block and pully you could do the job alone😮

[@MoneyPitBoating]

OMG... That would have been sooooo much easier! Next time... Thanks for watching!

[@davebeeton97]

You need a projector to watch movies on the back of the sail 😂

[@MoneyPitBoating]

This is a GREAT idea! Thanks!

[@mmnnra55]

Nothing like a tall lightning rod to get Gods attention 😳

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Oh God's been saving us well before the lightning rod was attached! Thanks for watching!

[@ronb6182]

I don't understand the fear of lightning rods we had them on our farmhouse. Lighting would strike the one rod on the kitchen chimney. The center of the main part of the house was untouched. You can see black marks on the one rod. We witnessed two strikes at two different times. I guess lightning never strikes twice. LOL the lightning rod company would do an inspection once in a while. Didn't matter who owned the house. It was lifetime inspections. You would hear a ping then a second later comes the big bang noise. Awesome experience because it's from God. 73

[@mmnnra55]

@@ronb6182 Attracting lightning to a boat is a little different than protection for your land based building.

[@ronb6182]

@@mmnnra55 a lightning rod does what it does protects the building no matter where it is located on water or land. Cruise ships all have lightning rods. 73

[@MoneyPitBoating]

We just like to pretend lightning doesn't exist, therefore it can't hurt our boat!

[@brianrepp6283]

Your boat is made to sail downwind only. You need to install a keel. A keel is like an underwater sail. If you can imagine sailing to be similar to you squeezing an ice cube between two fingers. One finger is the wind pushing against the sail. The other finger is the keel pushing against the water. As the two forces push against each other, the ice (your sailboat) gets pushed out and shoots away from you. I'd guess your keel needs to be 3-4 feet submerged underwater and should probably be at least that wide. I'd keep the thickness somewhere around an inch if you are using plywood. If you could come across a sheet of 1/4" steel, it would also help keep your boat upright as a counterbalance too.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Yeah, we had some daggerboards that worked a little bit when we tipped the sail, but we need to revamp things... stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@killeresk]

Floating man cave, nice.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Pretty much! Thanks for watching!

[@keithtaylor6259]

You should have coated the wood with a thick coat of fiberglass😊

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Indeed we should have. We don't have any fiberglass experience yet, so it will be good to learn. The next version will be either aluminum or fiberglass probably. Thanks for watching!

[@user-sz3xn8el6i]

How did I get to this video? Why am I so interested in watching? Damn you algorithm, damn you.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Bahahahaha Been there a million times! We thank you for watching, and the algorithm for sending you!

[@l.scales7516]

Ditto

[@stackfire9601]

You fellas put a whole new meaning to Pound Patch Paint to Match 😂🎉

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Bahahahaha I guess we did, didn't we?!

[@mlm32809]

Fun to watch the learn/add-on as you go. I’ve been learning in preparation for my build.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

That's awesome! If you have any questions, we're here to help! Thanks for watching!

[@walkerclanadventures]

If I had money and friends I'd be doing this too! Loved watching this over the past 2 days between chores and daily life. Keep at it guys 💚🤟🏽

[@MoneyPitBoating]

We appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching!

[@13jaminjames]

Nice job on getting steering done. Your mom did great job painting galley

[@MoneyPitBoating]

It's not perfect, but it's done! Thanks for watching!

[@thotgotti6864]

Bro first 5 minutes and my o.c.d. is killing me. Its a n.o. for me

[@MoneyPitBoating]

What if the last 5 minutes was fixing everything, to make your ocd go away?! Either way, thanks!

[@craigkirby9202]

Maybe drop the rudder and just use a tiny amount of power to the prop for steerage. The lowest speed you can set it to should give you steerage. Also if you have two sails, one at the front and one at the back you can steer by setting your sales to catch different amounts or air. So you can steer a sailing boat with two ropes from inside the cabin. One to the back sail, and one to the front. If you are planning a sail with some shape rather than just a big square to go downwind, your fastest point of sail would be from the left or right at 90 degrees. This means by setting more power to the rear or front sail, you can change which way the sucker will go. I think the rudder is going to trash your motor mount. But by far the easiest way is to just run the motor at the lowest speed you can (as long as that's faster than your boat is moving.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

You are a man of logic! Thanks for sharing your great ideas about the double sails and rudder. Also, thanks for watching!

[@cathylandry7297]

I’ve enjoyed your journey. It’s nice to see friends work and laugh together. Happy Boating 😊

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Thanks for the kind words and following along!

[@VHGbham]

That's a lot of great work! Not only on the boat, but the video as well! As a not-so-crafty but-always-trying 40 year old guy who only recently settled down got hitched, moved to the lake, and is raising a young fisherman, we really appreciate this video! Thank you for all the hard work, and sharing your awesome build! Subscribed!

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Welcome aboard! It sounds like you're living the life, so keep up the good work!

[@jerryrobinson6513]

What's up, guys? I may help you out if you have made any other changes. The daggerboards should not be so long. Tey are for side slipping when you are sailing. You could cut them in half, and you might turn faster. And they should be painted with epoxy paint they don't last long being raw wood. It would be best if you put a rudder on both pontoons to work correctly

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Yo! Thanks for the comment! We are going to do some adjusting on them in the summer, so stay tuned! Thanks for watching!

[@l.scales7516]

Im going to suggest watching this @ 1.25x speed, really makes it fun, especially the tunes! Lol.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Hahahahaha you might miss some of our clever jokes :-)

[@l.scales7516]

no way, I'm also reading the subtitles at the same speed! actually it's my 2nd watch, so...1.5x lol .

[@l.scales7516]

stiff cable, working that caulk, it's better than marks!

[@Strangernightg]

I hope you know that termite are gonna enjoy eating that 4 x 4 within 3 years time more or less . I hope not but will see . OUTSTANDING VIDEO BTW and i enjoyed the video !!! Thank you for sharing 💯

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Hopefully we hit it big and can afford to build a better boat by then! Thanks for watching!

[@smr7613]

You guys are having way too much fun! This was a good watch, and a couple of laughs too. What made you think that mast would stay without Duct Tape??? lol😂

[@MoneyPitBoating]

It stayed up with pure magic... We have a bucket full of it! Thanks for watching and the kind words... Stay tuned!

[@harlanmclain1719]

Wow can't believe that thing hasn't gone in to blaze yet

[@MoneyPitBoating]

That makes 2 of us! We're actually paranoid about catching on fire, so Mark did LOTS of homework on marine electrical systems. Thanks for watching!

[@craigkirby9202]

Those holes in your cavitation plate would be a good spot to mount a rudder. Rudders dont need to be deep. You can use long instead (to a certain extent)

[@MoneyPitBoating]

We were thinking that too... What are the holes actually intended for?! We can't find any information on them!

[@craigkirby9202]

@@MoneyPitBoating I dont know, but I just had a look on google images, and a lot of them have downward pointing sides. I'm guessing this would stop air being sucked in from the sides, shroud the prop (better power at low speeds from a ducted prop (maybe)), or perhaps the downward pointing fins stop pressure leakage off to the side if you are using it to raise or lower the back of your boat... ie using it like a wing. When you build pressure under a wing, and low pressure above the wing you create lift. And like those tops on the wings of a plane's wings, a fin might stop some of that pressure bleeding out over the sides. So perhaps they are to attach fins to stop that. But I dont know, that's just a guess. Your holes are in a strange place if that's what they are for. But it would be pretty easy to mount a rudder on them. Just a couple of "L" shaped brackets and a bit of wood. Bolt it down.... or use chewing gum in your boat's case :) My boat looks more like something that fell of the back of a different boat in the movie water world, so that's said out of respect :)

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Bahahaha chewing gum! Much respect given right back!

[@The52brandon]

You guys should really give fiberglass a shot. I think you'll get significantly better results

[@MoneyPitBoating]

It's on the list of things to figure out. That and aluminum. We need to raise some funds before the next build though, so stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@OldManGlitch]

Try, changing to a Mast and Boom set up. Triangular sail that can shift, (via Transom Line) from port to starboard, put drop side boards, (or Center board), in place to keep from being blown sideways and learn the points of sail (Reaches) ?

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Yeah it's on the list of things to do! Mark has been trying to learn how to sail and we're waiting for warmer weather to test things out. Stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@user-ok2vl1yo5s]

Well she ain't no diamond, but she's a pretty cute mud buggy, no worries bout beaching on pretty gel coat or having to stain teak an seal teak every year, I might just have to make one myself lol good luck boys an hello from alaska

[@MoneyPitBoating]

A pretty cute mud buggy is a perfect description! You should make one! We beat the heck out of ours so there isn't much maintenance. Thanks for the kind words and we hope to see you cheering for us in the Race to Alaska (R2AK) one day!

[@Rockfair.]

Is there any video where you sit back and enjoy the boat you always fixing stuff

[@MoneyPitBoating]

We enjoy it all the time! But yeah, we break it a lot and want to upgrade it! Maybe check out some of our adventures here: kzbin.info/aero/PLp3T0zoFDq8GRr350M1HrRvSbc5fjT-Lm Thanks for watching!

[@madison0348]

Nice work…

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Thanks! We had fun on this one!

[@vonheise]

I once planned a pontoon houseboat, but age got to me before it happened, I stripped it to rails, added a slightly shorter pontoon in the center to make a trimaran and put an expensive aluminum deck on it. That is as far as the project got as building more alone would have been difficult with my back and arthritis in most joints. Eventually I sold it and the 85hp motor for two thousand dollars to get it out of the yard. The buyers took it to Arkansas and made a duck blind cabin out of it.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

An 85 HP motor and aluminum deck would be awesome... That thing would almost fly!

[@vonheise]

@@MoneyPitBoating Yes, we water skied behind it for several years. We had it for 40 years and I added the 85 hp within a year of getting it. It would go into the 30s mph and you could not see the boat, just a huge spray of water. I put one new wood deck on it, then when it started getting soft 15 years later, I started the build project since we didn't ski anymore.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Well it sounds like you got your money's worth!

[@clydecox2108]

I can appreciate what you’re trying to do but I’ve only made it 40 minutes through the video and have seen about 60 ads so I’m signing enough. Have a nice day.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Are you blaming us for having ads, or youtube? We're kind of confused by this comment. Either way, thanks for watching!

[@clydecox2108]

Maybe I was just frustrated because of my own issues. Life throws some curveballs. Keep up the good work.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Been there... Thanks for being honest and stay positive! The curveballs are there for a reason... you just have to figure out why! Thanks again!

[@KenMabie]

you guys should add a second tarp sail line up the gromets and run a rope through them to make the seam and then attach the corners of the lower tarp to the fronts of the big pontoons

[@MoneyPitBoating]

So it'd be one big mega sail?! This is an interesting idea! Thanks!

[@stackfire9601]

WTF Did he say !!! ​@MoneyPitBoating

[@MoneyPitBoating]

More sail = more power! Oh oh oh oh oh!

[@stackfire9601]

You could consider using dura-Rock under your battery bank at the least for fire protection. 🔥

[@MoneyPitBoating]

That's a pretty good idea, but it might be really heavy? If this thing catches fire, it's going to be trouble!

[@stackfire9601]

@@MoneyPitBoating dura rock is not that heavy . Those batteries are known pyros .

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Let's hope not!

[@smartazz61]

If you drop ANYTHING in the water, put it in a bag of rice completely surrounded by the aforementioned rice. It sucks up moisture like a moisture magnet.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Thanks for the tip!

[@slamburger]

That's a myth

[@smartazz61]

@@slamburger You are not very bright are you? I have used this technique twice after dropping electronic items in the water. ( Cell Phones to be exact. After dropping one in a toilet, shoot both of them in toilets, you pull them out, turn them off, put it in a bag or box or Tupperware container IMMEDIATELY and make sure the rice surrounds the phone. Pull it out after a couple of days and turn it on. Viola! You saved your phone. ) After a couple of days in a bag of rice they worked as if nothing had ever happened. Myth? Sheeeiit. What moron told you that?

[@jagerzaku9160]

Reminds me of Handyman Corner on the Red Green Show, but seriously the sheer amount of dedication and production quality you guys put into this. Excellent effort, earned my sub.

[@justincoutts8748]

Lol, my grandpas cottage up north got one station, and they played that show 24/7! Thanks for bringing back the memory, and for watchin!

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Thanks for the kind words, subscribing, and watching!

[@l.scales7516]

Loved the red green show!

[@trebor56]

I had put one ruder on each ponton with a link system to the motor for maneuver the ruder

[@MoneyPitBoating]

This is a good idea but our pontoons took a beating and aren't aligned with each other anymore. Next version will probably have this. Thanks for watching!

[@bryanjohnson8162]

Good stuff a little bit of over building why you overweighted it but other than that it was great I like how you fixed it though👍👍

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Thanks for the kind words! We made a lot of mistakes with this one, but the next version will be better! Thanks for watching!

[@mindbogglermagic]

raising the roof and making the floor a storage would be cool and this looks like fun

[@MoneyPitBoating]

That would be awesome, but we have to get under low bridges, so we cant go too much higher!

[@eastoforion]

having fun with your bud is what boats are all about hell yeah

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Bingo! Thanks for watching!

[@TheBlackstag1]

Love it you guys are having fun thats what its all about

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Indeed it is! Thanks for watching!

[@korndizl9749]

For some reason i feel the desire to call it a quantoon.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Call it whatever you feel fits! Thanks for watching!

[@sylermran]

i love this project so much the boat is cozy and homey/ functional

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Thanks for the kind words! We had a blast building it, and want to add more stuff to it, so stay tuned!

[@shortar15]

if you want to be able to use the antenna on the stereo may want to see about grounding the antenna iirc it is needed.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

It's on the list of things to do when we have time. Thanks for watching!

[@GST_HENNN]

THIS IS DOPE!!!!! BEING SOMEONE THAT HAS BEEN ON SHIP FOR MONTHS, I'D SAY 2 ADD MAYBE 2 500W OR 1000W WIND TURBINES 2 HELP WITH THE INNER G PRODUCTION... ESPECIALLY SINCE UR IN MICHIGAN!!! JUST A THOUGHT 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@MoneyPitBoating]

We appreciate the service and kind words! Wind turbines are on the list. Thanks for watching and stay tuned!

[@l.scales7516]

I was thinking something along those lines but need to be ' collapsible ' due to the sort of winds that tear sh.... STuff loose or if fastened truly well, capsize shtuff the things are fastened to if they're afloat. Lol.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

STuff! Bahahahahahaa

[@jasonr7968]

I've been watching your videos since you guys stopped in at r/sailing one day. Its always fun watching your adventures.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Dude, that's awesome! We appreciate the kind words!

[@meditation131]

This is something what my 2 kids at ten year olds would of built with unlimited budget😆? but i have stumbled on a gem of a channel by accident i watched the full vid in one sittin...tks guys ,,new sub for sure

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching and the kind words! Your two kids sound pretty cool... keep up the good work!

[@jacobhitchcock6743]

You should get a couple of scooters for trips to get small supplies they have version for 265-400 lbs make sure you get basket for carrying items.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

This is a great idea... Stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@N8_Lee]

Got to get it as big as possible... Friend: "Been trying that for forty years." 😂

[@MoneyPitBoating]

The struggle is real! Thanks for watching!

[@Joshua-1212]

should of used paint thinner or what they recommend to thin it out. and the gap where you filled with foam insulation i would of gone underneath and shimmed up the floor underneath then screwed it together

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Yeah, mistakes were made! That stuff was BRUTAL. Thanks for watching!

[@danielson101]

in case hitting rock with a metal prop, shear pin is supposed to shear" before destroying propeller

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Makes sense. Good thing our prop is plastic and just shatters! Thanks for watching!

[@lonerglide]

They make aluminum fold down steps that are oval shaped (no corners) to b a valosirapter in yo side,👍❤ keep up the great hilarious content, and btw thx for cleaning ur waterway, wish more did like u fellas,,✌️

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Safe steps would be too much of a luxury hahahahaha Thanks for the kind words and watching!

[@amberbrown2612]

Looks like y'all having fun. That's what's it's about. Living and having fun.😊

[@MoneyPitBoating]

We love it when people just get it... Thanks for watching!

[@Truckersteve720]

Very nice I'm surprised boat shows haven't called trying to book you in yet hahaha

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Bahahaha We had to disconnect our phone line because they were annoying us! Thanks for watching!

[@korndizl9749]

Very entertaining!!! Reminds me of when me and my buddy built our very first boat when we where like 13…my parents gave us free reign to use as much wood as was around the garage…by the time we got done this thing was 400lbs of fence posts and scrap wood 310lbs of nails and screws…took 6 neighborhood boys and a heavily overloaded red rider wagon…we just barely got it across the street to lake michigan…needless to say it didnt go to well, but the journey was a blast!!! Edit: thanks dad for being a horder!!!❤

[@MoneyPitBoating]

What an awesome memory! The journey is priceless. Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@korndizl9749]

@@MoneyPitBoating thank you for puting in the work on the filming and editing your videos man, 2 hours and 30minutes and im glad it was so long…you guys are a blast to watch truely, i realy hope people take notice and you can earn enough on youtube to fuel more fun adventures while mayyyyyyybe pissing off big bro at the same time lol!!!

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Bahahahaha Thanks for the kind words! We're trying as hard as we can to make this work, and get 1 million subscribers. If we make "fun money", the internet better watch out! We have some crazy ideas, but they cost a lot. Stay tuned!

[@00708046]

Lots of giggles plus a boat ! Good job !

[@MoneyPitBoating]

We appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching!

[@Hamdad]

If you double the PV, which it looks like there's room for up top, you could run a decently powerful electric boat motor straight from the panels all day long. That seems like a better way to go than the sail, which didn't do a whole lot to move the boat vs. just letting the sun do the work.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Doubling the solar would help a ton, and once we hit it big, we'll add more! Adding the sail was all about redundancy in case the motor messes up. It's also just fun to try new stuff out! thanks for watching!

[@charliehanscome6456]

Every big kids dream.awesome video

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Exactly. Thanks for getting it, and watching!

[@qtrax100]

love the long video format and the dynamic you lads have with each other. Subscribed!

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Welcome aboard and thanks for watching!

[@Abolawe]

I like the project and it looks like you guys had a lot of fun with it, one thing that I did notice is you are using a bluesea battery switch on a 48v system and those switches are rated for only for up to 24v systems, midnite mndc makes great high volt high amp breakers that can be used as a battery switch.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Thanks for watching and the product suggestion! The switch we're using is the 48 volt version (Affiliate link below). www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MMC914?th=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=moneypitboa05-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=aa647c20f126f69a664e2e83c8d2be94&camp=1789&creative=9325 It has worked well so far, but we're always looking for ways to improve!

[@rinkinkel]

A level on a boat, that's hilarious.😂

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Bahahahaha right?! Thanks for watching!

[@hterrebrood]

Now that it has a sail, it needs both pitch and roll/heal 'levels'.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Bahahaha it does!

[@marklee2412]

Done is better than perfect I really needed to hear this simple truth

[@MoneyPitBoating]

It took us a long time to be ok with this concept too. Whatever you're doing, just move forward and everything will be just fine! Thanks for watching!

[@izzzzzz6]

Quality.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Thanks!

[@garykelly2404]

Really enjoyed the video. Cooking the catch was excellent. Pregnant momma was icing on the cake. FAMILY! First time viewer, subscribed.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Welcome aboard and thanks for the kind words!

[@l.scales7516]

Need a turnbuckle.for the main guy line/ wire.& wrap the eye the line goes through & the line together with flexy tape thats safe with electrical power in case of lightning or power lines . A pair of turnbuckles with a D ring link between could work but a ... Caribiner might work temp. ? For emerg. mast lowering . Oh!! A pivot pin! ( or a locking elbow joint , but only if the sail is furled first .)

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Our minds went straight to wrestling when you said turnbuckle...!

[@l.scales7516]

I KNEW THOSE WERE PJ'S!!!

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Comfort is never overlooked here at MPB!

[@edbarskite2730]

EXACTLY MY PLANS, BUT THE ONLY THING IS THAT A PONTOON BOATS AREN'T CHEAP, THAT'S THE ONLY HOOK THAT'S KEEPING US FROM DOING WHAT YOU GUYS ARE DOING, BUT STILL LOOKING

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Every once and awhile you can find a great deal on facebook marketplace or craigslist. Keep your eyes peeled!

[@outdoorstudios2022]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Thanks for watching!

[@l.scales7516]

Sail kinda blocks the panels light, maybe lol it needs to be made of that fabric that you can get a tan right through! Lol( if that ability isn't simply a factor of tiny perforations in the cloth which would render it less effective as a sail )

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Also, that would be expensive, and out of our price range. Good idea though!

[@toi8258]

This is awesome. I'm loving it. I watched the whole thing. I wish I could do it.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

We appreciate the kind words, and what is stopping you?! Go live life and thanks for watching!

[@xTigerMaskx]

Ya'll crackin me up, love it!

[@MoneyPitBoating]

We appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching!

[@BabyDuke18]

This was an awesome video! Maybe you guys will consider a smaller HVAC unit in the future so he doesn’t have to squeeze between the post.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Smaller and lighter EVERYTHING in the future! Thanks for watching!

[@Timrathmore]

Loved the video!! I wish you all the best. You guys are gonna be on the water a long time .Please give it a color and a name . 😂😂😂😂

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Thanks for the kind words! We've got something planned, so stay tuned!

[@philliptaylor4041]

In the future u can pull plug out pontoon n fill half with water to get in place then pump water out once in place

[@MoneyPitBoating]

This information would have been very useful when we were struggling! Thanks for watching!

[@Dan-vv1tl]

Good vibes guys excellent 👌 👍 God bless

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Glad you enjoyed and ditto!

[@marktinkler6897]

Look at pictures of real sailboats. Masts are held up by wires front and back and side to side. They are called stays.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Yeah, we added some! They help a lot. Thanks for watching!

[@TheBlackstag1]

Really cool.great build guys,like it lots

[@xShnawk]

his is awesome!!! Time to take it to haulover inlet and get featured on wavy boats hahahahal. Whats the avg depth of the river your on?

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Hahahahaha thanks for the kind words! Haulover would be a riot in this thing... for about 30 seconds! Average depth is kind of tough. Upstream, about 8"-24". Home base, about 5'. Downstream anywhere from 8' to 15'. Thanks for watching!

[@stevemazz3121]

You need to angel your sail to deal with lite to heavy winds... pivot the sail that is.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

We need a lot of adjusting with the sail. We have an idea, so stay tuned! Thanks for watching!

[@mr.pumpalot]

You cant freeze fully charged lead acid batteries. Just to know ;) The chemistry inside does not freeze like water. " A fully charged battery should not freeze until about -94°F (-70°C). A battery that is at about 50% DOD will freeze around -13°F (-25°C), and at a 75% DOD it will freeze at about 9°F (-13°C)"

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Like a wise owl, you are... Thanks for the heads up and for watching!

[@Millwrightmike]

It's started good then the weight kept increasing greatly buy adding many little additions hope next time i gett to see u guys plan it out completely and have everything u need in the start and stack them on your platform to see how much weight it can take then build it 😅 it's awesome still

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Bingo! The next version will be MUCH better... Stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@Fletch7453]

Air.....Sweet 😊

[@MoneyPitBoating]

It gets BRUTALLY hot for a few weeks in Michigan, and Coutts edits all the videos on the boat, so it only made sense!

[@LetsrideJ]

great watch!

[@MoneyPitBoating]

We appreciate the kind words! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@VHGbham]

Coutts for president!

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Bahahahaha That'd be a sight to see!

[@yanfishtwig2356]

Theese guys are so likeable i wish they were my neighbors

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Thanks for the kind words and watching!

[@rena11able]

Thanks!

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Thank you for supporting the channel!

[@hamptonking7122]

I was hoping that ln the box was a set of books on construction you guys spend way to much time redoing everything.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Who needs plans?!

[@user-je8mx1jk5z]

Boy if you could get somebody to donate some carbon fiber dagger boards and rudder you would be all set

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Bahahahaha all donations would be welcomed and greatly appreciated!

[@user-bn3ed4db3b]

Should take her around the world 😅

[@MoneyPitBoating]

The voyage begins July 4th! Bahahahahaha Just kidding... We're terrified that it's going to fall apart when a 2 foot wave hits us on the lake! I couldn't imagine what's out there in the middle of the ocean... Thanks for watching!

[@user-bn3ed4db3b]

@@MoneyPitBoating nothin that a few more rachit straps can't fix....😀

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Amen to that! Hahaha

[@MrKentyj]

Boat is 😎👊🏻

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Thanks!

[@l.scales7516]

Is indeed, boat but not in h2o, on h2o , mostly!

[@jonjon-jd6vt]

I am only up to fitting the dagger boards. you might want to consider epoxy on wood that you put in water.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Correct. The reason we didn't use any is because we don't know if they will work and/or be permanent, so we didn't want to waste the time and money. Thanks for watching!

[@user-je8mx1jk5z]

I've never laughed so hard watching these young fellas😂😂😂😂😂

[@MoneyPitBoating]

We're happy to see you enjoying the videos! Thanks for watching!

[@zakschrader9716]

How the hell do yall not have millions of subs.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

We ask ourselves that too, but our time is coming... Stay tuned!

[@gaacars]

Dude this gives me an idea to build a fishing boat similar to this

[@gaacars]

I personally dont like the electric part but it’s actually not that bad because you can run it all day

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Do it! Do it! Do it! If you have any questions, we're here to help. Thanks for watching!

[@johnhicks735]

A extra tip trick use A high input signal booster that twist on coil adapter for like on CB radios and FM radios.,or receiver's for coaxial cable cat 5.,or 59.,or RG 5 wire with braided ground wire like on vehicle carburetor fuel lines and other types of lines to.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Interesting!

[@MarcBossYT]

So cool!

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Thanks! We have fun with it!

[@michaelnagy4603]

I really think you both love saying dagger board 😂

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Dagger board. Bahahaha Thanks for watching! Dagger board.

[@TEMENGGUNGBUNGARAMPAI]

The best 👍

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@georgesinclair1393]

Worth the head bump! Lol 👍🏻🍺🍺

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Cheers!

[@Fletch7453]

Where do you sleep or do you ? Love the project!

[@MoneyPitBoating]

We sleep on the bench and in the middle of the floor on a cot, or out on deck, or on the roof (Checkout our camping videos). Thanks for watching!