At just 6', my flat bottom v-bow plywood boat weighs 35lbs empty without the motor and battery. It is 1/4" ply with a 3/8" transom. Yours is obviously built for comfort. I like the detail that went into yours. Congratulations!
Congratulations and thanks for letting me follow along on the build. I now see a custom small craft in my future. Can you estimate the finished weight less motor and battery? What's next? Good luck in all!!
My kids boat weighs in under 100lbs , with trolling motor and battery... That one is 7' long by 30" wide. My current build will finish around 75 lbs , boat only.... It's my own design, V bottom hull mini boat. It can be powered with a small gas outboard, but my this one will be an I/O using a hopped up go kart engine and custom made drive live.
I would expect his boat to weigh in around 80-100 lbs , no battery or motor. I would venture to say most of our mini boats weigh in less than 150 lbs loaded, minus captain.... Come join our Facebook page Mini Boats and More
Don`t no the weight of the boat. I know it is very heavy even without the batteries. My boat has two marine 12 volt system. Sorry for the very late reply.
It is nice but it either needs more beam or it needs a shallow v hull for that tipping behavior even making it longer like the nice punt that was in the way at the beginning, good job I can't wait to see how it does with solar panels
@@AjayK9 I have two 100 watt solar panels on my camper van and they will charge a 100 ah battery up from discharged state 50% = 50 ah with five to six hours of sun so if you manage to fit 100 watts of panels on your boat, then ten to twelve hours to charge same battery. I don't think it's worth it to be honest. My van is parked up more than used so I always have two 100ah batteries topped up for use that will see me through a few days of moderate use in my van. Nice boats, I think Paul Elkins has inspired quite a few people now ❗
@@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN sorry for the late reply. I have been doing a lot of thinking and you are absolutely right it would be a waste of money. For what I use it for it would be too extreme and expensive. Best to keep doing what I'm doing go home put the battery charger on it good for the next day.
@@AjayK9 No worries mate, solar is good but it's not fast unless you have plenty of it. A super quiet small four stroke would be great and Although there are really small ones about, I always wonder if a modified exhaust would quieten one down much. I don't like short battery life using the trolling motors.
If wrap rubber smthg issit stronger? And hard plastic? Like on purpose maybe he ever think of this too? Maybe its abt fun first because peaceful waters. Looking at this will wish for a boat too like just be at near sea, then imagine staircase to sea area to be created.
At just 6', my flat bottom v-bow plywood boat weighs 35lbs empty without the motor and battery. It is 1/4" ply with a 3/8" transom. Yours is obviously built for comfort. I like the detail that went into yours. Congratulations!
Thanks B G
Awesome!!! I love this design!!
Congratulations and thanks for letting me follow along on the build. I now see a custom small craft in my future. Can you estimate the finished weight less motor and battery? What's next? Good luck in all!!
My kids boat weighs in under 100lbs , with trolling motor and battery... That one is 7' long by 30" wide.
My current build will finish around 75 lbs , boat only.... It's my own design, V bottom hull mini boat. It can be powered with a small gas outboard, but my this one will be an I/O using a hopped up go kart engine and custom made drive live.
I would expect his boat to weigh in around 80-100 lbs , no battery or motor. I would venture to say most of our mini boats weigh in less than 150 lbs loaded, minus captain....
Come join our Facebook page Mini Boats and More
Don`t no the weight of the boat. I know it is very heavy even without the batteries. My boat has two marine 12 volt system. Sorry for the very late reply.
Very well complimented with the bell and chrome steering wheel. Good job!!
I need my boat to handle much weight, how wide is your boat?
It is nice but it either needs more beam or it needs a shallow v hull for that tipping behavior even making it longer like the nice punt that was in the way at the beginning, good job I can't wait to see how it does with solar panels
Loved the Canadian flags.
very good job i am just wondering about stability issues from bow waves from a larger boat passing ,
One word. NICE
Parabéns, esse foi o melhor que já vi,
Thank You
Dinner time!
Nice work Good wishes from Brampton
Can this be done to an existing old boat Desing
you have an boat plans ? I Live in Brazil
That looks fun!
Cool build need some solar panels on the roof now
I will be updating my boat this summer into solar panel charging system. I will be posting videos on it. Also adding a marine am fm radio.
@@AjayK9 I have two 100 watt solar panels on my camper van and they will charge a 100 ah battery up from discharged state 50% = 50 ah with five to six hours of sun so if you manage to fit 100 watts of panels on your boat, then ten to twelve hours to charge same battery.
I don't think it's worth it to be honest.
My van is parked up more than used so I always have two 100ah batteries topped up for use that will see me through a few days of moderate use in my van.
Nice boats, I think Paul Elkins has inspired quite a few people now ❗
@@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN sorry for the late reply. I have been doing a lot of thinking and you are absolutely right it would be a waste of money. For what I use it for it would be too extreme and expensive. Best to keep doing what I'm doing go home put the battery charger on it good for the next day.
Thank you
@@AjayK9 No worries mate, solar is good but it's not fast unless you have plenty of it.
A super quiet small four stroke would be great and Although there are really small ones about, I always wonder if a modified exhaust would quieten one down much. I don't like short battery life using the trolling motors.
2 100 w solal panels on the roof will be cool ! :)
If wrap rubber smthg issit stronger? And hard plastic? Like on purpose maybe he ever think of this too? Maybe its abt fun first because peaceful waters. Looking at this will wish for a boat too like just be at near sea, then imagine staircase to sea area to be created.
Your roof is too heavy, makes your boat off balance
Cool I want one
would it tip over if i catch a big fish?
No it is very stable
A bit tippy but still interesting
That thing looks like it would tip over in the slightest wave 😂
so cool !!!!!!!
The thumbnail looked huge. Lol 🤣
Lol
i want one
The water will swell the plywood in one year. Fiberglass now.
My 14ft half cab would smash that in a race