when building pontoon boats, always build so that each pontoon can support the entire weight of the boat, gear and people on board. If not, in rough conditions you can capsize.
@@near--zeroI'm going to add water tight bulkheads with fiberglass so each pontoon has compartments. If one takes on water it will be isolated. Inspection ports need to be added as well.
I have designed a fold-up pontoon boat. It would have a platform of about 8’ wide by 7 feet long, and it could easily fit into the back of a pickup (folded). Once removed from the pickup bed, the owner “unfolds” it. The pontoons also unfold to create (2) 16” wide x 12” tall by 14’ long pontoons. A very unique feature with my design is that the pontoons are mounted at a 45º angle out to the deck, setting them outward about a foot each, thereby giving the pontoons about a 10’ wide stance.
Awesome boat ! Can you tell us when the plans might become available on PDF or booklet form for mailing and your approx cost and time of construction ? - Thanks Great Job and want to make one if it is within a reasonable cost versus buying a already constructed pontoon.
Great build would like to build one can you please give a little more information like how you sealed then and a material and how to calculate the size to carry I need to carry apx 700lb great job
Hux, This is a concept drawing, but that being said the construction is pretty straight forward. I tried to maximize the build using 4x8 sheets of plywood. All contact points would be screwed and glued. All interior contact surfaces would be fillet's using an epoxy micro bead (like putty), likewise all countersunk screw holes putty covered as well. Interior seams require fiberglass tape and two part resin application. Note micro bead fillets infer that they curved, fiber glassing does not like sharp corners. As for the exterior you have to radius all edges, micro bead in 90 degree contact points and apply fiber glass tape and resin. After dried apply fiber glass cloth and resin over each pontoon. (a ton of info on plywood boat building out there) As for sealing there are many 2 part epoxy paints out there. I'll do my best to explain buoyancy next.
The formula I used was Length x Width x Height x % submersion (pontoons out of the water) x 62.4 (weight of 1 cubic ft. of fresh water) So pontoons are 10' long, but 2' are the bow so lets say 8'L x 2'W x 1.5'H x 2 pontoons = 48 x 50% (half in water) = 24 x 62.4 = 1497 lbs. So including the weight of the pontoon boat and everything and everyone on board you should be OK shooting for 700 lbs. I'm no math wizard so perhaps someone can check my calculations.
Hi i really like this mini pontoon boat such an awesome idea!! My son and I would love to make one. How can we get the plans for this size of pieces and thickness of the different parts?
The stringers are 3/4 as well as the deck and stern. The sides and bottoms are 1/2 inch. The runners on the bottom are any hardwood 3/4 x 2" Keep in touch. Chazz
@@elhazfishing9960 I had to look up Dynel, never heard of it before. It seems a bit fussy to apply, but looks like there are some advantages. Also might require several more hands to apply. Due to a injury 40 years ago I only have one good hand to work with. Thank you for turning me on to this product, Chazz
@@workinghand5768 I saw it on another video. You pretty much wrap the whole bottom side in it and go from there. Anyway, can not wait to see how your pontoon turns out. I am working on plans off of your video for something a little bigger and see if I can not put storage in the pontoons for rods and what not.
Never got to build this concept yet. Still working on my shop. Hopefully this winter. You can tell by my publishing dates I do design in the winter, that was before I had my shop. So....I look forward to building this winter instead.
Well go build it and get back with us. I would like a short rundown video of the build with first voyage documented. I'll be waiting for you, but I expect this within 18 months or so. I feel that is more than enough time, so no 12 year bullsh** lol
Brilliant idea 💡
when building pontoon boats, always build so that each pontoon can support the entire weight of the boat, gear and people on board. If not, in rough conditions you can capsize.
That's just awesome!
Looks nice! You don't need the foam for buoyancy though. As long as the hull is sealed it will work.
The foam isn't for buoyancy, it makes it unsinkable if a pontoon was ever ruptured.
@@workinghand5768 that's bad juju to call it unsinkable!! I think I get it. Closed cell foam right?
@@near--zeroI'm going to add water tight bulkheads with fiberglass so each pontoon has compartments. If one takes on water it will be isolated. Inspection ports need to be added as well.
@@workinghand5768only thing I can see wrong with the foam is that you lose storage spaces. Really like what you've done on this little pontoon boat.
I have designed a fold-up pontoon boat. It would have a platform of about 8’ wide by 7 feet long, and it could easily fit into the back of a pickup (folded). Once removed from the pickup bed, the owner “unfolds” it. The pontoons also unfold to create (2) 16” wide x 12” tall by 14’ long pontoons. A very unique feature with my design is that the pontoons are mounted at a 45º angle out to the deck, setting them outward about a foot each, thereby giving the pontoons about a 10’ wide stance.
hy mike i would love to see a pic of your boat
I would probably build the 2 pontoon tubes separate and just build the deck on top of it. That way if one gets damaged, you and detach it.
Awesome boat ! Can you tell us when the plans might become available on PDF or booklet form for mailing and your approx cost and time of construction ? - Thanks Great Job and want to make one if it is within a reasonable cost versus buying a already constructed pontoon.
i wanna 2 :D
Great design and idea, wooden pontoons. When will the .PDF plans be made available. Please advise. Thank you, Wayne Phillips
I guess never since it has been 12yrs.
Hello, my name is Diego, I'm Brazilian and I would like to make a project of his, do you sell this project with all the measurements in PDF?
Is there a video of the actual build?
Where are the plans?
Thank you for taking the time for me I'm going to try and make one great job
Great build would like to build one can you please give a little more information like how you sealed then and a material and how to calculate the size to carry I need to carry apx 700lb great job
Hux, This is a concept drawing, but that being said the construction is pretty straight forward. I tried to maximize the build using 4x8 sheets of plywood. All contact points would be screwed and glued. All interior contact surfaces would be fillet's using an epoxy micro bead (like putty), likewise all countersunk screw holes putty covered as well. Interior seams require fiberglass tape and two part resin application. Note micro bead fillets infer that they curved, fiber glassing does not like sharp corners. As for the exterior you have to radius all edges, micro bead in 90 degree contact points and apply fiber glass tape and resin. After dried apply fiber glass cloth and resin over each pontoon. (a ton of info on plywood boat building out there) As for sealing there are many 2 part epoxy paints out there. I'll do my best to explain buoyancy next.
The formula I used was Length x Width x Height x % submersion (pontoons out of the water) x 62.4 (weight of 1 cubic ft. of fresh water) So pontoons are 10' long, but 2' are the bow so lets say 8'L x 2'W x 1.5'H x 2 pontoons = 48 x 50% (half in water) = 24 x 62.4 = 1497 lbs. So including the weight of the pontoon boat and everything and everyone on board you should be OK shooting for 700 lbs. I'm no math wizard so perhaps someone can check my calculations.
I'm deaf and was unable to get any info . I would like to learn more on this as it seems the easiest design to build. Excellent work
The only audio is music, so you didn't miss any information.
@@davidherbst The audio commentary is the best part, what are you talking about?
@@beesting7198 Haha!
Hi i really like this mini pontoon boat such an awesome idea!! My son and I would love to make one. How can we get the plans for this size of pieces and thickness of the different parts?
I can make this all I would need to know is what parts are 3/4 and what parts are 1/2 ? Really good job by the way!!
The stringers are 3/4 as well as the deck and stern. The sides and bottoms are 1/2 inch. The runners on the bottom are any hardwood 3/4 x 2" Keep in touch. Chazz
please can you send me the all siz of the wood
Great looking concept, what type of motor are you going to use for this project?
Was just going to put a electric trolling motor on it.
@@workinghand5768 sweet have you thought about using Dynel instead of fiberglass?
@@elhazfishing9960 I had to look up Dynel, never heard of it before. It seems a bit fussy to apply, but looks like there are some advantages. Also might require several more hands to apply. Due to a injury 40 years ago I only have one good hand to work with. Thank you for turning me on to this product, Chazz
@@workinghand5768 I saw it on another video. You pretty much wrap the whole bottom side in it and go from there. Anyway, can not wait to see how your pontoon turns out. I am working on plans off of your video for something a little bigger and see if I can not put storage in the pontoons for rods and what not.
Are there plans available for purchase?
What are the lengths of the pieces?
Please share some video or pictures of the actual boat you built.
Never got to build this concept yet. Still working on my shop. Hopefully this winter. You can tell by my publishing dates I do design in the winter, that was before I had my shop. So....I look forward to building this winter instead.
Hola como concigo ece plano
hello where can I buy it in pdf greeting
Please advise as to how to acquire plans for this pontoon thanks
plans
Are the plans available yet?
like the pdf
12 yrs and still no plans. In fact I have not seen anything except sketches.
Well go build it and get back with us. I would like a short rundown video of the build with first voyage documented. I'll be waiting for you, but I expect this within 18 months or so. I feel that is more than enough time, so no 12 year bullsh** lol
Hideous music !!!!!!