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I am a boatbuilder and obsess over stupid details that are not seen and that don't matter. I think there is a lot to learn from this guy. Just get it done and get it on the water. "Perfect is perfect, but done is better." Sweet boat!
When I was a kid we had a 10' smoker craft that weighed 63lb. We ran a 6hp johnson which was the limit for that boat and once it was on plane that boat flew. So, I am sure you can keep the weight down with the profile and hang a 20hp and nothing can touch you.
I love your message an old guy told me he just piss on everybody else you’re building it for yourself who cares what they think just do it you only live once don’t let others comments stop you from having a ball nice job
@@diywaterworld Did you have to trim the front of the boat to have that seam look the way it does? I love this boat and am obsessed with how you built it! It looks like it would be an awesome ride, you did an amazing job
Absolutely love the outcome of this build! ....... "Do it, just do it" from the remake of Starsky and Hutch. Am I the first? I didn't read all the comments...
Hey man ever thought of building an inflatable island for the kids to play on? There aren't many builds on TH-cam. We go to the sandbar and a bunch of people have these roll up foam mats, would really like to build something foldable or inflatable so it can be carried on the boat and doesn't need registration. Looking for inspiration..... This was an awesome build. Well done 👏 I appreciate you. Thank you for sharing your skills knowledge and experience
Thanks Phillip and glad you’re digging the builds! I’ve got some sweet ones coming soon.. hint hint. And heck yeah, you’re local! Great area for finding / building skiffs like this. 🤙🏼
Looks like fun. I'd put some steering cables on the outboard to a pulley each side then to a D on a belt around the hip area. Then when you lean you steer.
I made one from 12 foot aluminum Jon boat welded beaver pods on back of it put 20 horse merc 4 stroke on it with front control stick steering and then added power trim with a jack plate it does very good real shallow and 35 miles an hour
Hello, I am jazzed by your builds. I'm intrigued by your sailboat to skiff build. I'm considering picking up a similar but smaller boat and modifying the back end, basically continuing the wide section aft and making the aft section basically flat. Sponsons aft. thinking all ply build, glass to original. I've the skills for getting the build sweet, but over my head in attaching , glassing to original boat. I'd like to pull you ear if possible. Problems attaching new ply to old gelcoal to etc. Thx Boyd just up the street in Chs SC
Haha, i love the idea Jay! Only thing is , these Carolina Skiffs have gone waaaaay up in price. It's honestly ridiculous what folks are getting for them right now! Cheers buddy!
super cool build, came to this video from lumberyard skiffs. was interested in a micro skiff to build and island hop in 10,000. now that ive seen this i think modding an old hull would be fun and cheaper! thank you
Thanks so much and let me tell you, this is Music to my ears! Just Do it !! And I couldn’t agree more, perfect style skiff for 10,000 islands. I’d love to see what you build! Cheers and good luck with the build, I’d love to see it when it’s underway! 🤙🏼
Awesome job. I’m thinking about putting float pods on a tiny 6’8” tri hull dingy that I fish on. Just has a 2.5 hp. Do you think they will help efficiency?
Just picked up an old j12 . Getting ready to start the build. How did you determine the slope of the bow and get it even on both side. Also how high are the cut down sides from the floor…12”?
@@diywaterworld I would imagine so! Several years ago I raised the deck height on a Carolina Skiff so it was basically flush with the gunnel... I did it so I wasn't stepping up and down all the time as we worked around the docks. Didn't realize how much more fun it would make the ride as well!
Nice! I’ve seen a couple of the commercial guys around here do theirs similar , super functional, better line of sight , and definitely easier to get in and out of. They’re sweet! 🤙🏼
Skip the gelcoat. It's only used for economy of scale in factories. It's porous and requires repeated polishing and waxing to seal it. Use epoxy primer and topcoat. Most high-end 'glass boats are painted these days. Very cool little skiff.
I love this build! Does it have self-bailing scupper holes in the stern? I see what looks to be holes back there, but I couldn't really make it out clearly.
Haha, yeah for a min after I cut it down I was like…. Ummmm…. I just butchered a perfect j12 Lol. But it turned out good and I was stoked with the result :) . Cheers!
This is awesome! I go by your shop all the time and I think I saw you working on it and told my wife I wanted to do something like this with our jon boat
Hi Nick, no kidding haha! Small world! I’m no longer at that shop area, pretty much do all my stuff across the st now outdoors. Yay... sunburned AND fiberglass covered ! Haha. Cheers!
That's a cool build. I haven't spent a lot of time on the water, so these may be basic questions, but here goes: 1) Is there a "false floor" in this skiff, like hollow space between your feet and the outside of the hull? 2) The drain holes in the stern. Do they go straight into the flotation boxes you installed, or did I see that wrong? 3) As small as this boat is, could you conceivably fix the outboard in position and steer by leaning? Not at slow speeds, of course, but it might be a fun way to get out there and carve back and forth. Anyway, I like it!
Hi Mark, thanks for watching and leaving a comment and great questions! Here's some answers :) 1. Yes, the factory floor/deck is still there the way the boat was originally designed. Under the fiberglass deck Carolina Skiff used a foam filled/ bulkhead stringer system. The entire "under" deck is sealed and filled with foam so its got a ton of floatation. 2. You indeed saw that correctly. Those were the factory drain hole locations and they are sealed from inside of the floatation chamber (fiberglassed over) Not shown in the video is scuppers I added to the boat so that it can be self bailing. I have indeed swamped the boat on purpose and it did well, self bailed rather quickly due to the added floatation chambers as well as the console is glassed in/ totally sealed so that becomes an air chamber to help. 3. and haha, yes! I like the way you think! The original "old school" photo showing the skiff was just like that, steer by leaning. For this skiff we tried just leaning and due to the hull design and beam it really did,t react much to the leaning, but the second you combined a little steering input along with a lean.... CARVE CENTRAL!!!!!!! thanks again for the questions, cheers!
I love the surfing. Tohatsu 5hp 2 stroke with an 8x8 prop should give you 15mph. The motor barely tops 40lb. Use a separate fuel tank to keep the transom as light as possible.
Thank you! Yes, started with a 6hp 4 stroke, then 15 hp 2 stroke then 20 hp 2 stroke. Details on each motor / performance is listed in video description. Enjoy!
I'm not sure if it's still the same, I haven't lived in Florida in years ? However although it IS a pain, if you have a "Self Assembled" boat you want to Title you need to contact Safety and Motor Vehicles. You would need to provide reciepts of all materials to prove the Vessel was not stolen. The Vessel would also need to be inspected an issued a Hull Identification Number. It's a hassle but it can be done lol.
Heat Gun is a good thing to have when you are fiberglassing when you have wet it all out hit it with the heat gun gets all the bubbles out 20 to 30 cm away on high setting you can see it working as well
Haha yeah buddy! Thanks for watching and the comment! And no, only issue was early on before the stern pods. Even if some water gets in / rain/ splash / etc… it flushes right out the back pretty quickly / easily. Cheers !
I was wondering how much speed you could get off of your 15, and if it’s 2 or 4 stroke. Thank you for making this, I’ve watched it so many times over the last few years and last year I’m finally at the last stages of making my own 13ft runabout.
Sir which material or glue you used to put stuff together , I had rib310 no flat floor, I like to build the flat floor.. can you help me which glue you used and where I can get it.. thanks Sir...
That's a awesome built ! Question: what happen if bunch of water come in side ? Will it sink ? How do you deal with when bunch of water come in ? Thank you
Great question and thanks for asking! The boat is actually self bailing , so any water that could possibly wash over the sides essentially goes right out. It also has sealed floors and chambers giving it WAY more floatation then needed just in case it takes a big wave and long time for water to self bail. :) ( I’ve tested it. Lol)
Hi Francisco , yeah I agree completely. In future builds I’m trying to video more of the process for this purpose. It’s quite time consuming and hard when there’s only one person and one camera haha. But I’m working on it! Cheers and thanks fir the input
Great content. Love your creativity when it comes to acquiring materials for a project. The last load of plywood that came in was harvested from a remodel. I'm using all of this on my current build on my channel. Love your channel..👍 The Lotec
I am a surfer living on small island in Indonesia. This is my dream boat. I had several zapcats but sun and reefs don't work with inflatables. Where can I find building plans and info? Hang loose and keep on living life to the max! 🤙😎🤙
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I am a boatbuilder and obsess over stupid details that are not seen and that don't matter. I think there is a lot to learn from this guy. Just get it done and get it on the water. "Perfect is perfect, but done is better." Sweet boat!
The pursuit of perfection is the enemy of happiness
I'm a welder, so my fab brain is working overtime to translate this into Aluminum. What a fun build, well done!
When I was a kid we had a 10' smoker craft that weighed 63lb. We ran a 6hp johnson which was the limit for that boat and once it was on plane that boat flew. So, I am sure you can keep the weight down with the profile and hang a 20hp and nothing can touch you.
Same here
Perfect inshore Texas wading skiff.
Starsky and Hutch!!! lol. Love the build!
I love your message an old guy told me he just piss on everybody else you’re building it for yourself who cares what they think just do it you only live once don’t let others comments stop you from having a ball nice job
That things got “I Got Pulled Over By The Harbor Master” written all over it!
I love that pic you have of "the original jetski" and the way you modeled your wild skiff like it. I want to build one too!
Haha, thanks Edward! It was a fun build and I highly recommend it! Cheers!
@@diywaterworld
Did you have to trim the front of the boat to have that seam look the way it does? I love this boat and am obsessed with how you built it! It looks like it would be an awesome ride, you did an amazing job
Absolutely love the outcome of this build! ....... "Do it, just do it" from the remake of Starsky and Hutch. Am I the first? I didn't read all the comments...
Him and his buddy in the preview look like they are fixing to just go do it. !!!@l l
Awseome to see how creative this build is
That thing is so awesome. I want one so bad. Gonna have to look and hope I can do what you did. DIY baby!
Starsky and Hutch-“Do it” one of my favorites
Hey man ever thought of building an inflatable island for the kids to play on? There aren't many builds on TH-cam. We go to the sandbar and a bunch of people have these roll up foam mats, would really like to build something foldable or inflatable so it can be carried on the boat and doesn't need registration. Looking for inspiration.....
This was an awesome build. Well done 👏
I appreciate you. Thank you for sharing your skills knowledge and experience
Real cool lil skiff
Thanks so much! It’s a fun ride indeed!
What a fun water scooter! I want one!
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Me gusto mucho ese barquito que hiciste, te felicito, es algo sencillo pero se ve super divertido... haz otro.
BEST Mangrove boat ever!!!!!
Cheers. And I couldn’t agree more!!! 🤙🏼
8:18 we build it,, they claim it.. I love the whip sound. 😁
Hahaha. Right?!?! Some things in life are just easier to accept then battle! 🙃. Cheers !
Starsky and Hutch - Do it. Just moved to north palm area; really inspired by your boat builds!
Thanks Phillip and glad you’re digging the builds! I’ve got some sweet ones coming soon.. hint hint. And heck yeah, you’re local! Great area for finding / building skiffs like this. 🤙🏼
Nice work
Very ingenious repurposed boat. Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much for watching and the positivity! Cheers!
Definitely doing this
Hell yes!! Do it! 💪🏼
Looks like fun. I'd put some steering cables on the outboard to a pulley each side then to a D on a belt around the hip area. Then when you lean you steer.
I made one from 12 foot aluminum Jon boat welded beaver pods on back of it put 20 horse merc 4 stroke on it with front control stick steering and then added power trim with a jack plate it does very good real shallow and 35 miles an hour
Hello, I am jazzed by your builds. I'm intrigued by your sailboat to skiff build. I'm considering picking up a similar but smaller boat and modifying the back end, basically continuing the wide section aft and making the aft section basically flat.
Sponsons aft. thinking all ply build, glass to original. I've the skills for getting the build sweet, but over my head in attaching , glassing to original boat. I'd like to pull you ear if possible. Problems attaching new ply to old gelcoal to etc. Thx
Boyd just up the street in Chs SC
Great job
Great job saving this boat from the scrap yard!
Next, please show it outfitted for a day fishing trip.
Thank you so much and right?!?! Too many boats out there that just get crushed/scrapped!!!
Awesome bro. I love when people build stuff instead of going and buying a new skiff.
Thanks so much 👊🏼. And I couldn’t agree more! Building your own is the way to go!
Cool build
Thanks for the inspiration bro, building my own version, cross between seatow and tango skiff
Yewww #GotSki
Stop whatever else you're doing and manufacture these. You have me sold.
Great build/conversion. Thing ripsss. Def gonna look into a shell to build one myself.
Oh man! That is a super cool little boat! Let's go fishing in it! 😀😀😀
Ninja!!! Yes buddy, let’s go!!! You bring the steaks!! 😜🙌🏼
I had this idea, so naturally I figured someone else did too. So I asked the internet and it brought me here. Cool build! You get a new subscriber ;-)
Haha, the wonderful World Wide Web. Cheers and thank you!
Did you build one yet?
Super cool, I could totally see this for flats fly fishing
Thank you for the comment! Yes, it actually is a super stable / perfect skiff for the flats :)
You should totally start refurbishing these and selling them! Would make a killing man, this is awesome. Ill buy one.
Haha, i love the idea Jay! Only thing is , these Carolina Skiffs have gone waaaaay up in price. It's honestly ridiculous what folks are getting for them right now! Cheers buddy!
I loved it Do you have a video of you cutting that part? I don't understand.
Awesome Informational Educational video experience Y'alls
super cool build, came to this video from lumberyard skiffs. was interested in a micro skiff to build and island hop in 10,000. now that ive seen this i think modding an old hull would be fun and cheaper! thank you
Thanks so much and let me tell you, this is Music to my ears! Just Do it !! And I couldn’t agree more, perfect style skiff for 10,000 islands. I’d love to see what you build! Cheers and good luck with the build, I’d love to see it when it’s underway! 🤙🏼
*You shoud name it the Immersion Blender.*
@@diywaterworld Good friend, nice boat and what are its measurements please, if I can build it, unless it looks like it
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STARSKY AND HUTCH BABY!
Ну ты крутой мужик! Начинаю завтра строить такой в Севастополе (Россия)
Awesome job. I’m thinking about putting float pods on a tiny 6’8” tri hull dingy that I fish on. Just has a 2.5 hp. Do you think they will help efficiency?
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Forrest, this is badass!!! Just stumbled along this vid, love the skiff, awesome work!!!
Brittany!! Such a small world! Glad you liked the build! Hope you’re well!
Looks like fun! Good job buddy! You could probably carry that thing to the beach to launch it.
Thanks Frank! And yeah, a couple guys could carry it for sure haha! Cheers buddy!
Just picked up an old j12 . Getting ready to start the build. How did you determine the slope of the bow and get it even on both side. Also how high are the cut down sides from the floor…12”?
This looks so fun to drive!
That thing is awesome! Has to be loads of fun!
Thank you! It most definitely is! In fact, I think its pretty much impossible to ride it and not wear an ear to ear grin haha
@@diywaterworld I would imagine so! Several years ago I raised the deck height on a Carolina Skiff so it was basically flush with the gunnel... I did it so I wasn't stepping up and down all the time as we worked around the docks. Didn't realize how much more fun it would make the ride as well!
Nice! I’ve seen a couple of the commercial guys around here do theirs similar , super functional, better line of sight , and definitely easier to get in and out of. They’re sweet! 🤙🏼
Real crafty
Skip the gelcoat. It's only used for economy of scale in factories. It's porous and requires repeated polishing and waxing to seal it. Use epoxy primer and topcoat. Most high-end 'glass boats are painted these days. Very cool little skiff.
I love this build! Does it have self-bailing scupper holes in the stern? I see what looks to be holes back there, but I couldn't really make it out clearly.
OK, I heard that whip crack. Still laughing. Love ya.
😂😂😂😂 whhaaapow!!!
Could you do a video talking about how you calculated the floatation of those add ons?
Very cool!
I build boats for a living. 25 plus years. We build from 21 foot up to 62 foot. I would love to find a project like this to refit. Good job.
I have a j12 it's amazing honestly this video hurt me alittle at first but you made something cool out of it lol
Haha, yeah for a min after I cut it down I was like…. Ummmm…. I just butchered a perfect j12 Lol. But it turned out good and I was stoked with the result :) . Cheers!
Very cool... that thing is wild!
Thank you! It’s a wild ride for sure!
Your channel is gonna do really well if you keep doing stuff like this. Great job brother! 🤙🔥
Thank you so much for the positivity and encouragement! Glad you like it! 🙌🏼
If he lives to tell about it!
Did you buy an old flat skiff and then add the features in this video or did you build the boat from scratch?
Love it Man. Thanks for sharing.
This is awesome! I go by your shop all the time and I think I saw you working on it and told my wife I wanted to do something like this with our jon boat
Hi Nick, no kidding haha! Small world! I’m no longer at that shop area, pretty much do all my stuff across the st now outdoors. Yay... sunburned AND fiberglass covered ! Haha. Cheers!
Do you register these builds before use? I’m too afraid of fines to attempt all the builds I would like to attempt
I freaking love this my dude. My family would love this I'm gonna give it a try! Thank you!
I hope you do it! Good luck!
That's a cool build. I haven't spent a lot of time on the water, so these may be basic questions, but here goes:
1) Is there a "false floor" in this skiff, like hollow space between your feet and the outside of the hull?
2) The drain holes in the stern. Do they go straight into the flotation boxes you installed, or did I see that wrong?
3) As small as this boat is, could you conceivably fix the outboard in position and steer by leaning? Not at slow speeds, of course, but it might be a fun way to get out there and carve back and forth.
Anyway, I like it!
Hi Mark, thanks for watching and leaving a comment and great questions! Here's some answers :)
1. Yes, the factory floor/deck is still there the way the boat was originally designed. Under the fiberglass deck Carolina Skiff used a foam filled/ bulkhead stringer system. The entire "under" deck is sealed and filled with foam so its got a ton of floatation.
2. You indeed saw that correctly. Those were the factory drain hole locations and they are sealed from inside of the floatation chamber (fiberglassed over) Not shown in the video is scuppers I added to the boat so that it can be self bailing. I have indeed swamped the boat on purpose and it did well, self bailed rather quickly due to the added floatation chambers as well as the console is glassed in/ totally sealed so that becomes an air chamber to help.
3. and haha, yes! I like the way you think! The original "old school" photo showing the skiff was just like that, steer by leaning. For this skiff we tried just leaning and due to the hull design and beam it really did,t react much to the leaning, but the second you combined a little steering input along with a lean.... CARVE CENTRAL!!!!!!!
thanks again for the questions, cheers!
What is the performance? what hp motor? what does it draft?
You’re blowing my mind man!!! GREAT IDEA!! 👏🏻🤯💪🏻
Great job man! That would be a perfect flats boat!
Thank you so much! And yes, you can actually stand on the console to sight/fish from. Super stable and a shallow running little beast. :)
@@diywaterworld I could see that with a micro power pole on the back too!
Спасибо за хорошее видео!!! Какие размеры у этой лодки?
I love the surfing. Tohatsu 5hp 2 stroke with an 8x8 prop should give you 15mph. The motor barely tops 40lb. Use a separate fuel tank to keep the transom as light as possible.
Haha thanks William! Great suggestions and right on the money! Weight savings / distribution is KEY on these small skiffs! Cheers!
Wr I n g
great job , how mush cost the motor??
Such a fun build! Can you tell me please what size motors you used? It looks like several different ones in the videos
Thank you! Yes, started with a 6hp 4 stroke, then 15 hp 2 stroke then 20 hp 2 stroke. Details on each motor / performance is listed in video description. Enjoy!
Most of the clips ( all drone shots) were with 15 hp. :)
Dude! Just do it! LOVE THAT SKIFF! I gotta build one.
Looks great, nice work.
Thanks so much!! Cheers!
How did you register it with no title ?.I'm in florida and irs a pain to register boats with no title .
I'm not sure if it's still the same, I haven't lived in Florida in years ? However although it IS a pain, if you have a "Self Assembled" boat you want to Title you need to contact Safety and Motor Vehicles. You would need to provide reciepts of all materials to prove the Vessel was not stolen. The Vessel would also need to be inspected an issued a Hull Identification Number.
It's a hassle but it can be done lol.
Dude you sound like Tom Selleck ... no joke , great build !
🤣🤣 magnum PI 🕵️♀️ haha!
very clean build
I used be scares of doin fidergkass till I met a Capt and he showed me now I can't stop
When you added the boxes did it eliminate the self bailing part of the boat?
very cool build, I'm inspired to pickup a "junk" skiff and see what I can do!
Yes David! That's the spirit! Love hearing about old beater boats being fixed up. cheers!
What tool did you use when cutting the sides off? I have a J14 that I am planning on doing this to.
wringe
I had A J14 It was a super rough riding boat in chop but tougher than a Battleship
Haha. So true Craig! 💪🏼
yes they are
Heat Gun is a good thing to have when you are fiberglassing when you have wet it all out hit it with the heat gun gets all the bubbles out 20 to 30 cm away on high setting you can see it working as well
Or do it in the Florida sun
Great build !!
New best channel on youtube!
Haha yes!! Thank you so much Eric! Glad you’re liking it!
Starsky and Hutch!! Do it. Do it! Dope build!!! Any issues with water coming over the rails?
Haha yeah buddy! Thanks for watching and the comment!
And no, only issue was early on before the stern pods. Even if some water gets in / rain/ splash / etc… it flushes right out the back pretty quickly / easily. Cheers !
That's awesome😮
Nice build. Looking forward to your future boat restoration videos.
Thank so much! Glad you enjoyed it , new video will be up soon 🤙🏼
Would be great for fishing flats i think.
I love it!!! I wish I had one of those for a dinghy instead of a solo skiff.
Thank you Shawn! You’ll just have to keep an eye out for an old Carolina skiff! 😜
First I'm trying to start my own business.
AWESOME BUILD! How much of the gunnel did you cut down? How much gunnel do you have now?
I was wondering how much speed you could get off of your 15, and if it’s 2 or 4 stroke. Thank you for making this, I’ve watched it so many times over the last few years and last year I’m finally at the last stages of making my own 13ft runabout.
Sir which material or glue you used to put stuff together , I had rib310 no flat floor, I like to build the flat floor.. can you help me which glue you used and where I can get it.. thanks Sir...
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That's a great toy, I love the creativity in it. When costing it out though, you left out the costs of the motor and trailer
That's a awesome built !
Question: what happen if bunch of water come in side ? Will it sink ? How do you deal with when bunch of water come in ? Thank you
Great question and thanks for asking! The boat is actually self bailing , so any water that could possibly wash over the sides essentially goes right out. It also has sealed floors and chambers giving it WAY more floatation then needed just in case it takes a big wave and long time for water to self bail. :) ( I’ve tested it. Lol)
How do you title something like this in florida. Do you just tell them its a home made boat?
That came out sick..this would’ve been a great step by step how to build series..
Hi Francisco , yeah I agree completely. In future builds I’m trying to video more of the process for this purpose. It’s quite time consuming and hard when there’s only one person and one camera haha. But I’m working on it! Cheers and thanks fir the input
Bro that is bad ass
Thanks so much!!! Glad you like it!
Great content. Love your creativity when it comes to acquiring materials for a project. The last load of plywood that came in was harvested from a remodel. I'm using all of this on my current build on my channel. Love your channel..👍 The Lotec
Baseball bat handle wrap would work good on the aluminum bar
Nice! I’ll give that a try for sure! Thanks for the comment/idea. 👊🏼
Awesome video really enjoyed watching 🤙
thank you so much for the comment. Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
How did you know how low to cut the walls and how deep did it sit with 2 people on it?
My guess is He did not know, he just did it man. It was an idea in his head he got from a photo and he ran with it
I am a surfer living on small island in Indonesia. This is my dream boat. I had several zapcats but sun and reefs don't work with inflatables. Where can I find building plans and info?
Hang loose and keep on living life to the max! 🤙😎🤙