I have 14 foot fiberglass boat its about 145 cm wide i did add make a collar of plywood and coated with fiberglass Its really helps boat now much much stabilized
@@matthewbeckwith663 No i cut playwood 3 pieces and attach it to boat sides and hydrodynamic end at boat bow Then coated it with fiberglass with the hull sides Also lift extra long at the transom sides to decrease transom draft
@@TEKKKNO oh ok! So you used the fiberglass to adhere the plywood to the hull? That's neat! Did you fill the space between the boards and the boats hull with foam? If I was a welder, I'd consider welding on an aluminum colar. The tradeoff would be the added weight whereas relative to increased displacement, which is the benefit of using foam or air bladders.
@@matthewbeckwith663 Welding collar is great idea u can calculate the weight but dont forget little extra weight will give u more flotation and much more stability just try to make it hydrodynamic shape also dont make it deep just make it barely touch the water line front side and under water line back side (transom side)
Very cool video. Would love to see how the boat collar works on my boyfriend's 4m. I might go fishing with him more if the boat was as stable as this one.
That's the limitation with this product. I live in the US....I priced one of these collars and the cost is more than the 14' boat, trailer, and 15 hp Honda (2003). That's not at all feasible for most folks. I'm not knocking the collar - I really want one.
@@officialWWM I've been tinkering with that idea as well. I can easily make one using XPS foam boards (stuff used in construction and readily available at big box stores) laminated together then bolted to the hull. The problems are (1) this foam is rigid and can't bend around the bow and (2) it's not the most durable stuff. Additionally, the hull of my boat isn't flared, so when the foam float collar is mounted to the hull it will not form a wide reverse chine (it will just be a 90 degree hard chine; this will still help with primary stability). I think the reverse chines made by the Kapten Collars are a key component. I'm trying to find a source of closed-cell polyethylene foam with a high enough density to be durable and yet flexible enough to wrap around the bow. I just don't understand how when these 'softer'/compressible foams are bolted to the hull, they don't squish flat from the clamping force. What was your method?
anyone who doubts the brilliance of this collar is simply a hater, and unfortunately there will always be haters. maybe they just need a good cuddle. great 👍 product.
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I have 14 foot fiberglass boat its about 145 cm wide i did add make a collar of plywood and coated with fiberglass
Its really helps boat now much much stabilized
Nice! Did you essentially make a plywood "box" that attaches to the side of the hull (like the foam collar does)?
@@matthewbeckwith663
No i cut playwood 3 pieces and attach it to boat sides and hydrodynamic end at boat bow
Then coated it with fiberglass with the hull sides
Also lift extra long at the transom sides to decrease transom draft
@@TEKKKNO oh ok! So you used the fiberglass to adhere the plywood to the hull? That's neat! Did you fill the space between the boards and the boats hull with foam?
If I was a welder, I'd consider welding on an aluminum colar. The tradeoff would be the added weight whereas relative to increased displacement, which is the benefit of using foam or air bladders.
After finishing plywood and fiberglass make holes in that collar and fill it with inflatable foam then seal the holes with fiberglass/resin
@@matthewbeckwith663
Welding collar is great idea u can calculate the weight but dont forget little extra weight will give u more flotation and much more stability just try to make it hydrodynamic shape also dont make it deep just make it barely touch the water line front side and under water line back side (transom side)
Very cool video. Would love to see how the boat collar works on my boyfriend's 4m. I might go fishing with him more if the boat was as stable as this one.
sook
is this available in the USA?
Would this work on a flat bottom 12 jon boat ?
I got a quote of 2500-3000 aud for my 12’ Jon boat.... they don’t have distribution in the US.... the shipping costs are horrific.
Ernesto Botello it's only foam. Just make one.
Maybee a catamaran tinnie with a colar..will work here
Will this fit a 10 ft Jon boat?
Very impressive! Good Vid!
Awesome. Will check it out. But I fear the price.
Yep the price. Cool idea though.
The stupid collar costs more than the crappy old tinny would!
That's the limitation with this product. I live in the US....I priced one of these collars and the cost is more than the 14' boat, trailer, and 15 hp Honda (2003). That's not at all feasible for most folks. I'm not knocking the collar - I really want one.
@@matthewbeckwith663 I made my own for a fraction of the cost!
@@officialWWM I've been tinkering with that idea as well. I can easily make one using XPS foam boards (stuff used in construction and readily available at big box stores) laminated together then bolted to the hull. The problems are (1) this foam is rigid and can't bend around the bow and (2) it's not the most durable stuff. Additionally, the hull of my boat isn't flared, so when the foam float collar is mounted to the hull it will not form a wide reverse chine (it will just be a 90 degree hard chine; this will still help with primary stability). I think the reverse chines made by the Kapten Collars are a key component.
I'm trying to find a source of closed-cell polyethylene foam with a high enough density to be durable and yet flexible enough to wrap around the bow. I just don't understand how when these 'softer'/compressible foams are bolted to the hull, they don't squish flat from the clamping force.
What was your method?
Probably just buy a quintrex Widebody or A poly craft boat stable boat from the start . Good invention tho
anyone who doubts the brilliance of this collar is simply a hater, and unfortunately there will always be haters. maybe they just need a good cuddle. great 👍 product.
Well done but the collar looks horrible
very few people recognise each.other.
Miss the smoke from the old school 2 strokes,
Or buy an inflatable or RIB.
Pool noodles and tie wraps.
thomastidewater I was thinking the same thing !
That's actually a thing
2xPVC Construction-Pipes, 4x PVC Closed Endcaps and Zip-Ties does it better ;-)
Dont do tinnies here .They dont call it the Cape of storms for nothing but the collar is a good idea.
how do these attach?
They have aluminium plates inserted into the foam, then from inside the boat, you screw into the plates through the sides with self tapping screws.
cool
How much are they?
Timewars probably worth more than the boat x 3 so it's cheaper to capsize 3 boats than have these fitted lol
@@paulr4784 less stable = less enjoyable but with a boat that shit probably should have upgraded first.
@@lachlanoneil8938 if your worried about stability then just get a bigger boat.
@@paulr4784 yeah that's why I said upgrade lol
@@paulr4784 small boats have their place, eg tenders
wash your salty hands
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