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So you don't use the ore's anymore?

Nicely done! Have you ever attempted a re-entry with the casting deck on?

Great motor pushed my 14 foot boat with no problem iam a big guy would recommend this to my friends

F1… so youre in the austin area? Im in south texas myself… have you tried this in salt water?

This is amazing 😁

Great ideas on this boat! I do just want to make one comment though. It appears you have the power coming from the battery going into the male side of the connector? This is generally a bad idea. That means you have power going to exposed conductors so if something conductive brushes up against the prongs you are shorting the battery. A good rule of thumb is to always have the power side of a connector be female so you don’t risk shorting it out or shocking yourself. 12v battery isn’t really going to do much to you it doesn’t have enough potential but if you short out the battery that could make for a bad time. If I saw that wrong I apologize. I am an electrical engineer so that’s something I always have to pay attention to when I’m designing something. Just wanted to pass along the information.

links to buy those mods?

How do you check the PSI when inflating I’m having a problem with finding a good reliable gauge. Thanks

Look cool. How u get off when u landing?

I haven't watched Formula 1 since Nigle Mansell

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Hey Mike, you and others here are referencing "Nate D.". Could you possibly provide a link to his youtube so we can easily find his contributions? Thanks in advance!

Love your set up! I have a Quad inflatable with the motor on the rear! The reason I mounted it on the rear is that it`s really hard to step over the two pontoons when the motor is on the front! I`m looking at seting it up so I don`t have to turn around to steer it! Is the seat mounted on the ball bearing plate that can be bought seperately for the seat? What are you using for the stem that the seat pivots on? Thanks Rod.

I still am unclear as to why you mount the motor on the front, you say for balance, but you then said the front now is the back of the boat. So you reversed it, so could you just have mounted the battery on the front, and then all else remains stock. You would end up with the same result. Or am I missing something, thx

Thank you for the vid. What do you recommend to charge your battery: any brand you like

Im disabled and in my 50s and have just purchased this to get out on the water with my friend who like to kayak Is there any way one could make a conopy for this little boat?

Hi Mike, great set-up. I'm new to the world of pontoon boats. Can you tell me the size of the PVC components for the rod holders on the seat back? Also, what is the length of each holder you used? Thanks so much!!! Did you ever post something about your trailer modifications? I just bought a used Harbor Freight folding trailer and the width is only 4' so I need to make a platform at least 6' wide.

I am not a fan of having a front mount trolling motor because of prop injury to leg or foot. I get everyone's concern about weight in the back. I attached 2 boat bumpers to the bottom of the basket and it helped greatly in keeping the rear of the pontoon up with about 80 lbs of battery and motor. I also moved the seat all the way forward for better weight distribution and keep the pontoons inflated to 2.5 lbs

-why don't you spin the control head around so your not running the motor in reverse?

I dig it but the balance thing i dont carry much one small tackle box and 2 rods should be more stable than feeling like your gonna tip like in a kayak

I want to know more about the trailer you have it on.

Just unpackaging and assembling my second pontoon boat , Outcast) and unpacking a newly purchased pontoon boat. I will copy your modifications as the modifications as when I did on my first boat as there was a lot of trials and even more errors. Tight lines👍👍 Tight lines

Bad ass rig

Mike do you ever experience issues with the wind pushing you where the motor can't control the direction. Not a hard wind but more of a breeze. What pressure do you inflate you boat to. Drum tight or some what soft.

Mike the Minkota trolling motor carries 42 amps. Did you use a 50 amp fuse block ( inline fuse) with your motor

You dont need the motor in the front people! You need to get the toons up to 2.0-2.5 psi! I have a group 27 batter and a 55lb thrust trolling motor in the back and I have 0 sag. Use an electric pump to quickly get it inflated then use a dual action hand pump with as gauge attachment to reach the proper psi

Any one try putting the motor mount assembly and putting the whole thing in the holes for the foot rests? A welder could weld brackets for the battery rack to the foot rest tubes so you put the rack in front too so you could stand. Maybe weld up a new battery holder to fit in the tubes where the rack used to go in back.

Mike what gauge wire are you running from the battery to the motor? the motor has 8 or 10 gauge wire on it.

Mike are you running the motor in reverse as mounted. Saw another video where that is the case and they claimed the boat ran faster.

hey mike how do get on your pontoon with all the stuff mounted on the front ? great set-up though like the trailer to thanks

This is so freekin lame! Just buy a bass boat. Rowing on lakes, drifting on rivers and stealth finning is what makes tooning a great sport. What is wrong with a little exercise. "Put in" where you want to fish...oh well..no offense. Leave it to a spinning rod bass fisherman to have 14 rods, 6 nets, 3 bait boxes, 600 lures, 4 ice chest full of beer ( I only have 2, Ha!), 3 fish finders, an underwater video cam, 100lbs of video equipment, including drone, raingear, camping equipment, 4 different motors, does that ABS plumbing system go to an onboard toilet? Ha! Hope you can take a little ribbing.... Fishing is great whatever your style....Good luck...

hey mike, working on getting my colorado setup. what Kind of battery are you using? and what is the weight of the battery do you think?

Mike, what connectors did you use? Are they 20amp?

What model number is your motor. Looks to be a shorter shaft then most.

Hi Mike, I like the idea of connect/disconnect power so much. I've looking around for the receptacle but haven't success. Could you please share where you get it? Thanks a lot Mike.

This is a step up on Nate D . I'd love to use this for my Wilderness. I have a 2.5 Hp 4 stroke for the back side and a 40 Lb thrust Minn Kota for the front side to troll with. So inspiring ; the both of you !!

I would like to see more about the Trailer as well

The tubing looks to be 20" actual width is much wider.

Mike just looking at the front end/transom it would appear to be approx 20" wide, just the tubing length. I like your design more than Mike D's. Much stronger and supportive of the motor. the boards appear to be maybe 1 x 8...?? Just a really strong set up.

Please do a video on the construction of your trailer. Looks perfect to haul your float boat.

That is a descent trailer would you like to share some dimensions and axle type.

I think I can figure it out by assembling by setting the 2x4 on the 19" cross member with the 3 way installed not fastened. I really like you method and am trying to copy it with little mods. How well does you XT tow with the motor installed or do you remove it when towing

Mike d you remember the length of the spacer between the 3 way and 4 way on the motor mount. Has to be more than what Nate used , looks longer maybe 4" s.

Where did you find the 5" swivel base. Everything I find is like 11"

Mike do you have a video that shows the added dimensions and added materials? your mods really look great

What air pump do you use that fits the 1 1/4 tubing

Hi mike. With the raised seats, would that be a problem with using the oars at your current seat height?

hey mike where can i get the trolling motor upgrades and where can i buy direct

Hey Mike! Beautiful rig! I ordered my XT and will arrive in the next few days. I will be adding a trolling motor and front mount. What battery do you recommend? My local pond is Lake Erie and drifting in the bays you can cover some serious distance. I want to be sure that I can get back to the dock :) Thanks in advance!

Hi Mike have you ever seen a xt with a floor/leaning post? is it possible ?.I have followed your motor mount video and it works well.But I must say the steering was quite erratic,I did rotate the head 180 degrees would that be why it is skittish? I have purchased.Bullnose Rudder but have not had time to try it out yet..Any help would be greatly recieved. I would really like to fit a floor and leaning post for Pike fly fishing Cheers an Tightlines