5HP Outboard on a Kayak!

Now we're cooking with gasoline!

[@Coloradohyperlite]

True artist with tools and with the camera. Thanks for another great video Marty!

[@jasonalred6012]

Don’t let fwc catch you without registration.

[@richardmyhan8755]

@@jasonalred6012 Cuz the Gangsters want their cut!

[@jasonalred6012]

@NPC #34254334 Response: if it has a motor in Florida you do have to register.

[@ThurstonHowell3rd]

Jason Alred yep, feds have their hands in just about everything. I have to deal with Customs regularly with my job and the stories I could tell....

[@dickflinghammer58]

@@richardmyhan8755 It's actually much worse. When you register a vehicle or vessel, you literally hand ownership to the Queen of England. I thought it was a joke till I looked up my shit. There was my van, all my motorcycles (except track bikes never for the street) and my Gheenoe. Everything is a lie but people.

[@cosp_ride3095]

So much visible effort to making this video, and an obvious respect for the things that helped him make it. What a genuine guy, earned yourself a sub. Keep up the amazing content!

[@Jcscoob]

Just a thought.... Pedal steering, and squeeze throttle. Great build, thanks for sharing 👍

[@smileycamel5635]

You never fail to amaze...great job...I learn a lot from seeing how you engineer things...thanks

[@CorbinAce]

I respect a guy that can eye ball, free hand cut, and drill, and it all goes together not to mention card board blue prints. Amazing stuff! I wasted so much time learning Machine Shop. LOL Great job I enjoyed it a bunch.

[@marknc9616]

14:17 The other boater says, "I just crossed the wake of a ... Kayak??"

[@lastcasttexan4834]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@earlinggarrison2526]

The shots from the circlular saw POV - effing genius!

[@Lonely_Waffle]

I clicked on this thinking it’d be a motor slapped on a kayak but no. It was way more then that

[@Ken-rk3by]

Ya those are glorified paddle boards.

[@bipedalhominid6815]

Than

[@cameronsmith5968]

@@bipedalhominid6815 To fair there were a lot of things that happened, then a motor was slapped on at 10:56...

[@getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917]

The transom itself was pretty impressive

[@ncwarrior62]

Still amazed that kayak did not flex more. But hey your Zoefinger engineering held up great. It was a pleasure meeting you few weeks back in Morehead City it’s one thing to watch the videos but to see first hand how you built it was just cool! Hope you get back to regular postings but hey all your videos are good stuff. Take Care Brother Gene Lewis

[@ncwarrior62]

Dang spell correct! Zoffinger Engineering!

[@sisleymichael]

I am a kayak bass fisher. My head just exploded seeing the 5hp motor on there. Wonderful. Just fun. You keep doing you.

[@iain1969]

I'm 5 minutes into my first zoffinger video. I'm partly amused, partly intrigued and (I think) addicted!

[@alfredoverno9674]

same thing happened to me, literally stumbled onto this video. marty grabs your attention and holds it , not unlike a cold beer. cheers.

[@PCRyder]

MARTY "BECAUSE I CAN" ZOFFINGER DOES IT AGAIN

[@Christof60]

Fantastic build! And I must say, the way you film and edit your videos makes them a pleasure to watch. I usually just scroll through long videos, but not yours. Keep up the great work!

[@TrumpsGold]

Just started watching your channel. Amazing stuff, Marty! I look forward to watching more of your content from past to present. I love your creativity!

[@doncook5221]

Very cool project. Lost track of you for a couple of years but two days ago I was watching a guy evaluate some kayaks and he mentioned your name. Was really happy to relocate you again. Keep it up.

[@bradg8682]

I was gunna fast forward to the test drive but watched the whole thing.pretty sweet

[@williamgrayson3979]

I know so good

[@liamholman5740]

Me too

[@richardanderson5109]

@@williamgrayson3979 I love that crazy little laugh he inserts like a cartoon,LOL !!!!!!! ♿ 🇺🇸

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Lol, hit send by accident. Love watching you. I'm about to purchase my kayak for summer 2021, and will have some type of motor. Not a fisherman, but love being out in the water. You inspire so many people. God bless my friend. Love your "boat home" dog's, glad thing's have worked out for you. Be safe!🙏

[@chenks54]

Only goes to show -if you've got a decent sized workshop, a whole bunch of power tools, and most important of all, a good imagination, you can make almost anything!

[@nimbuslayer5142]

Hey Zoffinger, great job on this build. Hand crafting is always a huge plus. Maybe check out the larger selection of RC 12 and 24 volt Jetboat drives. They should be small enough to fit within the kayaks hull, how many is up to you.

[@tomm6789]

I had to fast forward to see the kayak getting into the water. I wanted to see it right away. Cool video.👍👍👍

[@loordimus]

I love how the sped up footage around 14:34 makes the engine sound like it's screaming.

[@sowshulmedia9482]

Fantastic bruv! The RANGE on this rig -- with say a 15 liter gas tank -- would be HUGE! Here's an idea for a follow on vid: Since it's hard to make turns (reaching way out with throttle / steerer extension), how about rigging a simple foot-pedal cable guide system that turns motor left-right and runs controls to front of 'boat'. Also, use a simple cable / housing throttle / gear controller to run to a simple hand control mounted on front starboard side. That way you can just face forward the whole time and CRUISE... YEAH BABY !

[@billyhighfill]

Love how the sounds of the job are emphasized over music or other flair.

[@whiterhinooutdoors4572]

Great video man always a joy watching you work and having fun on the water

[@whiskeyechoechodelta9290]

Amazing footage, really appreciate how much work goes into your videos

[@AJStone-eb7hb]

I'm not even in to boats, but the stuff that this guy does is HELLA COOL. Subscribed.

[@neddludd6076]

Thanks for getting the life jacket and then WEARING it. I've thought about this for a foldabot but gave it up. That Great!

[@phylaxxx]

14:33 I thought he was screaming for a second.

[@FishingAdventuresDubai]

Amazing brother. So happy to see you come all the way where you are now. I am a really old subscriber a viewer. Your craftsmanship and superb and camera work and editing 👌 hats off.

[@KHKH-zp7cq]

Thanks for sharing your quiet aquatic life

[@dannydick6]

I randomly watched this video 3yrs ago and really liked the can coozies clipped to the string idea. I started doing this in my garage shortly after, and now have over 200 coozies hanging up. Now thanks to the KZbin algorithm I saw where I got the idea from. 👍🍻

[@royalmaster203]

very nice!!! love the seat slide and swivel

[@aerofpv2109]

Your fabrication skillz are on another level but your edit skillz are off the charts. Sah-Weeeeeeeet!

[@philais]

A+ Cinematography! Haha! I have that Costco pool table too! You're driving like a Cambodian needle boat boss! Now lets work on getting it up to 25mph!

[@robertheinkel6225]

My brother was given a jet ski that ran, but the hull was damaged. He cut the engine and drivetrain out of the ski, and mounted it in the back of a square back canoe. When he hit the throttle, all it wanted to do was stand straight up under power. Even with a passenger in the front, he couldn’t keep the front down under power.

[@mikb277]

Such a perfect use of Hyperlapse. Could watch these all day.

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Marty, you are such an interesting, fun, and extremely intelligent skilled guy! Love

[@mjd4174]

That smile came pretty quick once you opened the throttle!

[@iJacker]

your videos are always so zen and wholesome and inspiring. Thanks man

[@rolandbelss]

Very cool ideas 💡. It’s looking stable vor that speed. Absolutely amazing.

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

The base mount i would put heavy duty bolts with fender washer and lock washer to spread the weight across the transom

[@Hook2Cook]

Incredible production quality all around!

[@tunacity]

Great build! That forward compartment is begging for some ballast (if not too much weight overall).

[@carolinarcs]

Great Job On the Video & the Build

[@theolopez3299]

next video: putting a 5 HP engine on my beer can

[@DidierBan]

I did the same when I was 15 with a cayuco (small wood canoe ) it was a 12 foot long with a 5 HP Johnson . Didn’t have to make a extension for the throttle due to the wood weight.

[@mohammedbassam8846]

The effort is definitely worth it I would love to do this to my new kayak(kayaked once). Dedication in filming is crazy good!

[@joepuls1284]

wow dude are a super talented inventor/builder. I wish I had it like that!

[@michaelmcguire5338]

When he took off running holding those pieces in the air I heard a Zoidberg "Woop woop woop woop" in my head.

[@Antipodean33]

This fella doesn't do things by half, great stuff champ

[@gregswintek448]

That was a lot of fun. Great build.

[@dewaynemoore891]

I know I'm late to this. Wish I woulda seen it earlier but that definitely needs to be a stick steer set up. That would make it a lot more efficient.

[@charlesmortlock6387]

A most professional job sir well done

[@davidduffy6685]

Dignified and gracious, well done!

[@pwrplnt1975]

Awesome Build!!

[@Bowtie41]

Next project,make a "bumper boat",like they have in Branson,MO,and WI Dells!!

[@bobbyduke777]

That moves along nice ...well done

[@nickgamble4544]

get like a brigs and Stratton motor mount it on a swivel install a clutch and a really long shaft with a propeller on it. that way more force pushing forward instead of down, it would be easier to run controls and you wont have to be turned around so much only issue would be no reverse.

[@mairinmactavish31]

Wow. On a 12 foot yak and a 5 hp motor, that's cooking. Has to get on plane for that speed. I have to wonder if doing some radical hull design (like, making a sort of deep vee hull) would improve its performance.

[@billybob_nevermind]

Cool vid bro, best part was the dog close up in slowmo !

[@GreencardFan]

I wonder what you could come up with in the hydrofoil department? Maybe something that can be lowered into the water once planing speed is reached? It could raise the bow out of the water for a even smoother and faster ride as well as a better view. Using fiberglass to create the wing might be too heavy but it would create lift with one side straight and the other curved. You could raise the entire bow a foot higher while slicing through the water with overall smaller surface contact area.

[@LTDan-hu5fq]

Very Cool Build, Awesome

[@kennethrogers1129]

Cool, I'm putting an oils three speed trolling motor on my 12 foot pelican angler. CUT the shaft down, took apart the foot pedal and redesigning the controls...

[@bradfordpalmer2298]

Awesome to hear a thankful heart, dude!

[@heavydownpour560]

That’s totally awesome, good build dude!

[@jonathanwortley1643]

Great stuff Marty!!!

[@firedog1116]

Ingenious! Thanks for the great entertainment.

[@mjv1985]

I want one!! Awesome job!

[@samblasingame5930]

Awesome man I'm a new guy to all this but I'm fired up about it.

[@therealjohnbutters]

Marty does it again!!!! I want one!!!

[@LuisRodriguez-ry8oy]

Great job awesome engineering .

[@ScottLiberty1110]

Pretty damn amazing and fun to watch!

[@trevormann8221]

Nice set up, thanks

[@tomastylecek7209]

that is an amazing built. thank you. how much would something like that cost to get built

[@ZulkSOD]

that starboard is some good stuff

[@davidniewoit5936]

Just an idea....add outriggers to increase stability and a detachable keel.

[@charleystreather]

Outstanding! Loved the video!

[@blly8325]

Nice build !!

[@ugmidnight12]

I've done a similar thing for my canoe which is a flat back but i want to add some outriggers so i don't have to worry about capsizing.

[@ImAcoastpedder]

Fantastic video ! Thank you.

[@datacreed]

Like "The Wordless Workshop" - :) nicely done.

[@eizot68]

very good construction..! i believe its better with a steering wheel in the top front of the kanoe

[@leeyates290]

Congratulations you just made a Gheenoe!

[@apancher]

That could get you to some awesome fishing spots!

[@friendlyreptile9931]

That's just awesome. First time i sawthis channel and i will stay :D I just noticed that you are allowed to drive boats up to 15HP without any license in germany, i guess 15HP will send this Kayak airborne? o.0

[@markattardo]

Dude that's awesome! You answered a question I've always had.

[@7.62x39-g]

Cost me 100 fine for putting a 5lb thrust trolling motor on my 17foot canoe... "unregistered watercraft" thanks michigan DNR. Thought this was america ....

[@aquaticthumb5193]

Yep, follow the law.

[@jteigel3462]

What an awesome video!

[@davidlacroix8496]

pure entertainment...nice job!!!

[@la7era1u54]

This has to be Florida-man for sure

[@irishn8]

First kayak I’ve seen on plane lol. But wheres the fuel tank?

[@Josh-gt3rt]

Hell yeah looks great!

[@Josh-gy1xk]

A kayak on plane. Never thought I’d live to see that lol

[@captrockh2055]

You work fast- lol, watch , don't drop anything on you're toes. Cool Stuff.

[@delmasstout8709]

This is a great video! I wanna take a ride!

[@ikesquirrel]

You could probably add more prop with that little kayak.

[@deltadawg9284]

he didn't bring a paddle on the theory test run yeah baby!

[@AdrianSmythe]

Wow... That boat is just itching to get up on a plane. I reckon it'd handle a 9.9hp, and that'd get it on a plane.

[@BuccarooRanch23]

I would put outriggers on it for safety sake. My luck, it would flip on the first turn.

[@AlexanderRodriguez-pk4cg]

Very good video what kind of materials did you use please?