Haha yes! Unfortunately the race is only open to Manufacturers and costs a pretty penny to enter ($10k from my understanding). Ironically, I’ve heavily considered a bootleg DIY entry for this year, just show up and run the race! The ocean belongs to no man! What do you think?! A DIY WATERWORLD repurposed skiff purpose built?! Running against $50k+ skiffs?!?! I think a few folks would be pissed!
Years and years ago, I googled "Florida to Bimini crossing" and I recall kind of laughing at the general consensus saying you needed at least 26' to safely cross. 3 or 4 years ago, the internet would tell you you needed 30 feet to "safely cross" and today, after this video I read one site that said "The minimum recommendation is 40 feet" It's great to see someone with actual experience crossing in small boats. For those that may not know, you could cross to bimini in a bathtub with a trolling motor. You might have to wait 2 years for the weather window to do it, but it's possible. In a 15' boat, you may get a couple weather windows a year to cross with a high safety margin. In a 30' boat, you could probably go just about any time you want. I'd love to see some focus in a video about how you pick the weather window, what factors you're looking at, what sites you use to forecast conditions, etc.
I would also like to hear how to pick a time to cross the gulfstream. What i do know is any northern component to the wind makes huge waves out there so you want light winds from the south for a day before and the day you go. winds out of the west knock the normal surf down, so I'm guessing winds out of the southwest would be good and get a weather report so you don't go on a day they expect a cold front or thunderstorms. Also expect thunderstorms out there every night all summer because the warm water makes its own weather when the air cools down at night.
I love that little skiff! I have a 17' Alumicraft canoe with an outrigger and a 20+-year-old Honda 4 cycle 2 hp engine, cruising at the lowest idle (2.2 mph trolling speed) I get 25 miles on a quart of fuel. That's right, 100 mpg!
@@diywaterworld If there is a way to share emails without Wackadoodles on the internet hacking my email I would love to show you my rig! I have also designed a simple and easy push-pull tiller arm for small motors you might appreciate.
@@LJ-jq8og I will look into doing that if DIY Waterworld is interested. My canoe and outrigger are unique and interesting to some, but I really would like to share my design of a simple easy-to-make push-pull tiller arm with twist speed control with the small boating world. I have gotten so much over the years from YT I feel kind of obligated to give something back.
@@samTollefson Great to hear, perhaps do a TH-cam or something... There was a time in my life when I wanted a catamaran for the lower Bahamas. But as I age with limitations, and as I look at the costs and hassles, I realize that something super small and creative, like your aluminum canoe, would be even more fun because it would allow me to jump from island to island, and if I got robbed of it , it wouldn't break the bank. :-) Perhaps someday 🙂
So, it’s only 49 miles to the Bahamas ? I thought it would be farther than that! I think this was a very big success for mileage test. I was very impressed. I thought it would have ran out of gas in less than a mile. And I know what your thinking ……… don’t do it …. Don’t do it! Just stay here and play. 😎😁😎
Haha right?! Yeah kept thinking… just a little farther… just a little farther…. It is definitely pretty cool to think it gets better mileage then a lot of cars driving down the rd! And yes , the closest Bahamian island to the USA is Bimini , and from miami it’s 49 miles. All the skiff trips I’ve shared videos of are from Stuart to Grand Bahama which is almost double the distance and fighting the current of the Gulf Stream. :). Cheers Stan!
@@diywaterworld well 49 miles is still to far for me. I lived in Sebastian Florida for 1 year and I seen 1 time at Vero beach the high tide. It was unbelievable.
I love your content ! As a married father of 5 , I try to save money every chance I can get . We will be in Florida sometime around April 1 /23 . Can't wait to get down to the water again . Lived my whole life on the Texas coast and miss the ocean all the time . I love to see you out on the water enjoying the Florida sun !!!! @stansmith
Forrest, I found your channel about a month ago. I mentioned I was going to convert my 25 Rude to a 35 on my 1648 in one of your video’s comments. You replied, so you might remember. I decided I’m going to sell my Ranger R-91I and focus on my 1648. I don’t use the Bass Boat much anymore anyway Eventually I’d like to build a similar boat like this long skinny one. I like the idea of 50 MPH while sipping gasoline. Additionally, I believe a well built boat like this skinny one, will cut through waves much better than my 1648 flat bottom Jon. I have picked up a 1983 35 HP Rude SS with electric start, (no tiller) in pretty good condition, all complete, no mods or apparent damage, but the seller didn’t know anything about its ability to run, or not? I also picked up a 1978 25 HP Rude, LS, manual start with a tiller. It’s all complete, but the carb is missing. When I bought it, I thought it would be a great motor to convert to a 35, but the a few weeks later I found the 35. I’m pretty sure I can get them both running, but I’m going to focus on the 35 first. I’ll probably convert it to tiller steering for my 1648, with the parts off the 25 LS. I’m going to build a Jack plate for the 1648, and see how much MPH I can get out of my (current) 25 Rude first, then switch to the 35 and see how fast I can go…fun times!
Amen to that Richard ! Definitely fun! The only part I dread is sitting behind the computer burning holes in my eyes trying to edit! 😅. Still fun though ! Cheers!
Dude found your channel yesterday and I’ve binged every episode. Take on an apprentice in trade. They can help you film and you can teach them how to glass. Very enjoyable keep it up and remember to record!
Awesome video as always! You really do a great job of showing how anyone can get out on the water without breaking the bank! Micro skiff Bahamas crossing?🤔 sounds about right for something you’d do 😂🍻
Hahaha thanks brother! I’m glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the awesome energy always! We need a Perfect Fit Boating / DIY Waterworld skiff day soon! Cheers!
That’s awesome I love the gas mileage ! I just bought a new fiberglass boat that needs a good cleaning. Would you be able to do a video on how to clean fiberglass ? And also how to patch a couple holes in the transom
I've always been a nerd and back when i had a 16ft jon boat with a 25hp 4stroke merc i think i recorded like 12 mpg at 20 ish mph. I weighed the gas tank before and after and used gps to mark my mileage. That boat was light and i think top speed was just under 30mph.
im tempted to give this test a go with some of my motors , i have a 4hp yamaha 4 stroke & a 6hp 2 stroke hang-kai chinese import , also im in the uk and our fuel has a higher octane rating ( usually 97-99 ) would be very interesting to see the difference in fuel consumption between engines & higher octane fuel
If you want to take it to the Bahamas, I can follow along with the MacGregor just in case. How many layers of glass went over that divinycell? I have been traumatised by the amount of gas the Carver burns (about 1.7 miles per gallon). This has me thinking about making a solar powered super-light catamaran on my dock using Nidacore and just a few layers of glass. Have you ever gone through the process of getting a builder's title or are all your projects cut out of other boats? My Carver 27 has solar air conditioning, so the solar rack and charge controllers could be used for the feral cat.
I got 39mpg on my DF 2.5 with a Seabright 230 inflatable at 60% throttle. I had exactly 1 gallon of gas and spent a day at the lake to see how far it actually goes.
I bought a vw jetta with the diesel tdi for really cheap. I filled it up, and went for a drive in the mountains of Colorado. I drove 316 miles and filled it back up. It took 4 gallons! It would not take any more fuel 😂😂
Dang Dude another super capable micromonster!!! That is soo sweet you could make that crossing in that for such a good deal. I want to say do it!!!! But that would suck if it didn't end well and peer pressure cost you your life
Thank you so much Cody! I appreciate it! And hahaha, right?! I can see the headline….Man dies for a TH-cam stunt… 😮 In all reality, the last thing I do is these crossings for TH-cam. I’ve done way more then I’ve shared and most I haven’t even filmed. I do them gif me and that keeps me “within the lines” of making the right decisions. Cheers buddy!
Put a Dolfin or similar on that o/b and running at 3/4 throttle, I bet you see close to 30 mpg, maybe losing top-end speed, but maybe not. I picked up 3mph on the top end using it on my 12' project w/a 2smoke 9.9 Yam and, bonus, the boat planes faster, gets and stays there at lower speeds, and runs overall in better trim. Add Smart Tabs and set them neutral just to lift the stern a bit when running, you might get any lost speed back. Figured that one out on my Hobie Power Skiff. They stayed attached when I sold it, so I may build sponsons for the 12'er. :)
I love the idea! Thank you! I’ve got a couple of those lying around and I completely think you’re dead on , it’ll give it just enough stern rise to level the boat out for better running angle and not do much “pushing” through the water. What did you make your tabs with? Cheers!
Re: Bahamas crossing… prioritizing “historical” weather trends-WHAT ARE THE BEST “TIMES” of the year to seriously consider the crossing from West Palm Beach? My logistical situation us trailering 22.5’ bay boat w/200 Yamaha FROM Metro-New Orleans, LA???? ANY/ALL SUGGESTIONSARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! Possibly several boat-couples together…!!!???
🌴😏 now let’s see gunnels, some flotation foam , extra gas 👈🏼 just in case you get blown off course in the Bermuda Triangle,sandwiches and a prayer, ha ya I dare ya! 👊🏼👍
Cheers to that Dave! In my last build video I added a front deck with floatation foam under it and I plan to add some in the rear. :) I like the way you think buddy! Bermuda Triangle, here we come!
Am almost ashamed to ask, but here goes - maybe per chance you got a buddy with a long-tail 212 "predator" you could borrow? It's almost as if a mud-motor with surface piercing prop that rides the wake is just beckoning to be tried out on this narrow build - just for sh@ts & giggles - to see what speed+economy such an atrocity would yield :) Sorry bout that, it's just your vids keep spurring ideas in my already disturbed lil'mind.
Man oh man would I love to get my hands on a mud motor for fun! My buddies @ Arizona Longtails do sone really cool builds with them , checkout their channel, and they’ve been a part of my long tail inspiration and gurus to share their awesome knowledge. One of these days I’ll get my hands on one or build one! Cheers to ridiculously awesome madman thinking Boris!
4 miles consumed 20 ounces of fuel or 0.04 gallons per mile. That's about 25 miles per gallon. Average consumption on a boat is 4 mpg. Many boats consume fuel in gallons per mile, so it's pretty dang efficient.
Sweet skiff! I've built a few boats in my past, I think I know what my next one will be! Yeah, I'd go to the Bahamas if it looked like the sea gods were in my favor, but I carry a golden horseshoe up my ass!
Let's try to up the mpg game 😄I use 3hp electric outboard, it's a 1kW outboard so more like 1.4hp in reality but the torque is awesome. The boat is a 31ft wooden Captain's Gig, it has 2 aluminum masts and 4 sets of sails. When there are 6-7 people on board (capacity is 10-12 people) and not sailing, I can achieve 3 knots while consuming 300 Watts. The battery capacity is about 1.2kWh. If one 1 gallon is about 33.7kWh, then I get 387.6mpg.
Holy moly!!!! I’m digging it! That sounds incredible haha! I’d love to learn more and have been really intrigued with doing an electric project. What motor are you using? Volts?
@@diywaterworld Here is some real world numbers. I have a VW Diesel 1.5, it will idle for 5 hours on one gallon of diesel. "IF" I had an alternator that "could" do 100 amps at that rpm, it would produce 100amps x 12.8volts = 1280 watts. That would be 1.28 kw x 1 hr equals 1.28 Kwh. To make 33.7kwh, just do a little more math and see that there is nothing that can produce that much electricity on one gallon of gas, or diesel. Generally speaking, the max theoretic hull speed in displacement mode, for a 31 foot waterline hull is 7.5 knots. So the calculation of 300 watts moving a 31 foot waterline boat at 3 knots "might" be possible. If you really want to do an electric propulsion boat, start with your ability to generate electricity by solar or a genset and what your hull speed is. 1/2 of your max hull speed is the efficient range.
Hi Forrest! I just wanted to reach out again regarding the boat I emailed you about a couple months ago. I sent you a follow up email - just in case that one ended up in your spam folder as well. Give me a shout if you're still interested!
You should enter this thing into the Florida Skiff Challenge race 😂 race completed on less then 10 gallons of fuel and no stops!
Haha yes! Unfortunately the race is only open to Manufacturers and costs a pretty penny to enter ($10k from my understanding). Ironically, I’ve heavily considered a bootleg DIY entry for this year, just show up and run the race! The ocean belongs to no man! What do you think?! A DIY WATERWORLD repurposed skiff purpose built?! Running against $50k+ skiffs?!?! I think a few folks would be pissed!
@@diywaterworld heck yeah! I’d go for that ride🫡
@@diywaterworld that would be awesome I hope to see it soon!
@diywaterworld5101 I'll show up with my flatstalker and 2.5 yamaha and put em to rest
Years and years ago, I googled "Florida to Bimini crossing" and I recall kind of laughing at the general consensus saying you needed at least 26' to safely cross. 3 or 4 years ago, the internet would tell you you needed 30 feet to "safely cross" and today, after this video I read one site that said "The minimum recommendation is 40 feet"
It's great to see someone with actual experience crossing in small boats. For those that may not know, you could cross to bimini in a bathtub with a trolling motor. You might have to wait 2 years for the weather window to do it, but it's possible. In a 15' boat, you may get a couple weather windows a year to cross with a high safety margin. In a 30' boat, you could probably go just about any time you want.
I'd love to see some focus in a video about how you pick the weather window, what factors you're looking at, what sites you use to forecast conditions, etc.
I would also like to hear how to pick a time to cross the gulfstream. What i do know is any northern component to the wind makes huge waves out there so you want light winds from the south for a day before and the day you go. winds out of the west knock the normal surf down, so I'm guessing winds out of the southwest would be good and get a weather report so you don't go on a day they expect a cold front or thunderstorms. Also expect thunderstorms out there every night all summer because the warm water makes its own weather when the air cools down at night.
I stg TH-cam gives me the best videos when I'm stoned. I really want a little boat now haha, awesome video
Hahaha. Thanks so much, cheers to little boats!
I love that little skiff!
I have a 17' Alumicraft canoe with an outrigger and a 20+-year-old Honda 4 cycle 2 hp engine, cruising at the lowest idle (2.2 mph trolling speed) I get 25 miles on a quart of fuel. That's right, 100 mpg!
Hell yes Sam! My jaw just dropped, so freaking cool, 100 miles per gallon!!! Insane!!! I’d love to see some photos of your rig!
@@diywaterworld If there is a way to share emails without Wackadoodles on the internet hacking my email I would love to show you my rig! I have also designed a simple and easy push-pull tiller arm for small motors you might appreciate.
SAM perhaps you could send the photos directly to DIY Waterworld and he could post them for US. I think MANY people would love to see your rig !
@@LJ-jq8og I will look into doing that if DIY Waterworld is interested. My canoe and outrigger are unique and interesting to some, but I really would like to share my design of a simple easy-to-make push-pull tiller arm with twist speed control with the small boating world. I have gotten so much over the years from YT I feel kind of obligated to give something back.
@@samTollefson Great to hear, perhaps do a TH-cam or something... There was a time in my life when I wanted a catamaran for the lower Bahamas. But as I age with limitations, and as I look at the costs and hassles, I realize that something super small and creative, like your aluminum canoe, would be even more fun because it would allow me to jump from island to island, and if I got robbed of it , it wouldn't break the bank. :-) Perhaps someday 🙂
Yes, to the Bahamas. But don’t kill yourself, man! Keep these videos coming. They really are great.
Thank you Paul! I really appreciate it, and big cheers to that, no death plans in the near future! 😎😂
So, it’s only 49 miles to the Bahamas ? I thought it would be farther than that! I think this was a very big success for mileage test. I was very impressed. I thought it would have ran out of gas in less than a mile. And I know what your thinking ……… don’t do it …. Don’t do it! Just stay here and play. 😎😁😎
Haha right?! Yeah kept thinking… just a little farther… just a little farther….
It is definitely pretty cool to think it gets better mileage then a lot of cars driving down the rd! And yes , the closest Bahamian island to the USA is Bimini , and from miami it’s 49 miles. All the skiff trips I’ve shared videos of are from Stuart to Grand Bahama which is almost double the distance and fighting the current of the Gulf Stream. :). Cheers Stan!
@@diywaterworld well 49 miles is still to far for me. I lived in Sebastian Florida for 1 year and I seen 1 time at Vero beach the high tide. It was unbelievable.
Great display of a happy guy👊
I love your content ! As a married father of 5 , I try to save money every chance I can get . We will be in Florida sometime around April 1 /23 . Can't wait to get down to the water again . Lived my whole life on the Texas coast and miss the ocean all the time . I love to see you out on the water enjoying the Florida sun !!!! @stansmith
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the comment and you sharing. Cheers to coming over in April! What area will you be in?!
Awesome , keep it up Forest!!
Thanks Garrett!! I’m trying buddy!
Loved it, thanks for the videos.
Thanks so much Dan! You’re very welcome , I’m glad you enjoy them!
Great video, thanks 👍
Forrest, I found your channel about a month ago. I mentioned I was going to convert my 25 Rude to a 35 on my 1648 in one of your video’s comments. You replied, so you might remember.
I decided I’m going to sell my Ranger R-91I and focus on my 1648. I don’t use the Bass Boat much anymore anyway
Eventually I’d like to build a similar boat like this long skinny one. I like the idea of 50 MPH while sipping gasoline.
Additionally, I believe a well built boat like this skinny one, will cut through waves much better than my 1648 flat bottom Jon.
I have picked up a 1983 35 HP Rude SS with electric start, (no tiller) in pretty good condition, all complete, no mods or apparent damage, but the seller didn’t know anything about its ability to run, or not?
I also picked up a 1978 25 HP Rude, LS, manual start with a tiller. It’s all complete, but the carb is missing. When I bought it, I thought it would be a great motor to convert to a 35, but the a few weeks later I found the 35.
I’m pretty sure I can get them both running, but I’m going to focus on the 35 first. I’ll probably convert it to tiller steering for my 1648, with the parts off the 25 LS.
I’m going to build a Jack plate for the 1648, and see how much MPH I can get out of my (current) 25 Rude first, then switch to the 35 and see how fast I can go…fun times!
Mad skills my freind.Its not work if your having fun doing it.Thanks for the entertainment.
Amen to that Richard ! Definitely fun! The only part I dread is sitting behind the computer burning holes in my eyes trying to edit! 😅. Still fun though ! Cheers!
My stomping grounds in 2008 - 2010, ran my Action Craft out of Jensen Beach.
Nice Howie! It’s crazy how many viewers are from around here / lives around here. And cheers to the Action craft. What a boat!!!
Dude found your channel yesterday and I’ve binged every episode. Take on an apprentice in trade. They can help you film and you can teach them how to glass. Very enjoyable keep it up and remember to record!
Awesome video as always! You really do a great job of showing how anyone can get out on the water without breaking the bank! Micro skiff Bahamas crossing?🤔 sounds about right for something you’d do 😂🍻
Hahaha thanks brother! I’m glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the awesome energy always! We need a Perfect Fit Boating / DIY Waterworld skiff day soon! Cheers!
@@diywaterworld down for the get down! Just say when my friend I’m there!
I wish you did the same on a honda bf2.3. Great video Thanks
😅 do the trip to Bahamas 🤞 it should be fine 😜
Hahaha. Yes it could be fine as long as it’s planned correct! Cheers buddy!
That’s awesome I love the gas mileage !
I just bought a new fiberglass boat that needs a good cleaning. Would you be able to do a video on how to clean fiberglass ? And also how to patch a couple holes in the transom
I've always been a nerd and back when i had a 16ft jon boat with a 25hp 4stroke merc i think i recorded like 12 mpg at 20 ish mph. I weighed the gas tank before and after and used gps to mark my mileage. That boat was light and i think top speed was just under 30mph.
I've got that exact Johnson 35 horsepower motor got on that skiff and it runs very strong.
Right !!?! They are insanely STRONG motors for sure! Reliable/ lightweight/ east to find parts and fast!
im tempted to give this test a go with some of my motors , i have a 4hp yamaha 4 stroke & a 6hp 2 stroke hang-kai chinese import , also im in the uk and our fuel has a higher octane rating ( usually 97-99 ) would be very interesting to see the difference in fuel consumption between engines & higher octane fuel
😲 when he came up with the idea of taking that boat to the Bahamas
😂😎 right?! I think it’s possible!
If you want to take it to the Bahamas, I can follow along with the MacGregor just in case. How many layers of glass went over that divinycell? I have been traumatised by the amount of gas the Carver burns (about 1.7 miles per gallon). This has me thinking about making a solar powered super-light catamaran on my dock using Nidacore and just a few layers of glass. Have you ever gone through the process of getting a builder's title or are all your projects cut out of other boats? My Carver 27 has solar air conditioning, so the solar rack and charge controllers could be used for the feral cat.
Bahamas on that? Probably a bad idea but I’m in if you need some weight in the bow. Great video.
My man!!! Hahaha. I love it, Cheers buddy!
I started build me a boat never got back to it but I need to perhaps a budget Bimini crossing would be fun
if you made 2 of those and put a deck on it, would it make a good cat skiff?
I got 39mpg on my DF 2.5 with a Seabright 230 inflatable at 60% throttle. I had exactly 1 gallon of gas and spent a day at the lake to see how far it actually goes.
Skiff to Bahamas..... Yes please!
What is the exact “Navionics” cellphone app you used to help estimate fuel usage/consumption???
I bought a vw jetta with the diesel tdi for really cheap. I filled it up, and went for a drive in the mountains of Colorado. I drove 316 miles and filled it back up. It took 4 gallons! It would not take any more fuel 😂😂
Take the backup fuel if you take that canoe to the Bahamas 😂. Great video.
how wide is it? because i am looking at building a similar boat from scratch and want to know if a 3' beam is to narrow?
Dang Dude another super capable micromonster!!! That is soo sweet you could make that crossing in that for such a good deal. I want to say do it!!!! But that would suck if it didn't end well and peer pressure cost you your life
Thank you so much Cody! I appreciate it! And hahaha, right?! I can see the headline….Man dies for a TH-cam stunt… 😮
In all reality, the last thing I do is these crossings for TH-cam. I’ve done way more then I’ve shared and most I haven’t even filmed. I do them gif me and that keeps me “within the lines” of making the right decisions. Cheers buddy!
@@diywaterworld yeah not worth it life is short enough
@@diywaterworld or you know what would be cool is buddy boat the skiff brigade caravan an army of skiffs attack the Bahamas lol
Put a Dolfin or similar on that o/b and running at 3/4 throttle, I bet you see close to 30 mpg, maybe losing top-end speed, but maybe not. I picked up 3mph on the top end using it on my 12' project w/a 2smoke 9.9 Yam and, bonus, the boat planes faster, gets and stays there at lower speeds, and runs overall in better trim.
Add Smart Tabs and set them neutral just to lift the stern a bit when running, you might get any lost speed back. Figured that one out on my Hobie Power Skiff. They stayed attached when I sold it, so I may build sponsons for the 12'er. :)
I love the idea! Thank you! I’ve got a couple of those lying around and I completely think you’re dead on , it’ll give it just enough stern rise to level the boat out for better running angle and not do much “pushing” through the water. What did you make your tabs with? Cheers!
Send it!!!
How are you crossing to the Bahamas on skiff? How much is your fee to teach me to find the window weather?
Got a project idea for you. I just picked up hobie 16 for 150 bucks so let your imagination run lol. What would you do
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Thanks Shawn!!
Buying 99 cents worth of gas = the attendant probably thinking "get a job buddy!"
Yeah, he was like… huh?! It was awesome indeed 😎
This skiff gets cooler by the day!
Right on! Thank you!!!
I love that navionics app. This was kind of shocking. Appreciate ya
Thanks Michael! Yeah it’s a pretty sweet app. It’s changed a bit over time but overall, can’t complain! Cheers buddy!
Re: Bahamas crossing… prioritizing “historical” weather trends-WHAT ARE THE BEST “TIMES” of the year to seriously consider the crossing from West Palm Beach? My logistical situation us trailering 22.5’ bay boat w/200 Yamaha FROM
Metro-New Orleans, LA???? ANY/ALL SUGGESTIONSARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! Possibly several boat-couples together…!!!???
Can I borrow your motor to see how my homemade boat goes with one? You can film it.
Let me know if you need a camera boat 🚢 lol. My motors finally came in. 🙌
Hell yes buddy! Cheers to your new motors and you getting out on the water! I’ll 100% let you know! Cheers!
Skiff-a-palooza coming soon???
Yes yes yes!
I wanna take my 13 whaler with the 50 Merc down to the Bahamas I have a 15 gallon tank
Right on! Rumor has it we might do a Skiff trip with a couple boats this upcoming season. Stay tuned!
The only thing that boat needs is... some fishing rods. 🎣
Right on! It’s SO CLOSE to being finished!
What boat ramp is that ?
I believe it’s called Veterans park in Port St. Lucie. It’s located right of Port St. Lucie Blvd. cheers!
Got the same Suzuki on my 12' Duroboat. The best speed i can get is 6mph... of course we're at 6000' elev...
Right on! Such a great motor! And hahaha, yeah you’re definitely up there!!
🌴😏 now let’s see gunnels, some flotation foam , extra gas 👈🏼 just in case you get blown off course in the Bermuda Triangle,sandwiches and a prayer, ha ya I dare ya! 👊🏼👍
Cheers to that Dave! In my last build video I added a front deck with floatation foam under it and I plan to add some in the rear. :) I like the way you think buddy! Bermuda Triangle, here we come!
Am almost ashamed to ask, but here goes - maybe per chance you got a buddy with a long-tail 212 "predator" you could borrow? It's almost as if a mud-motor with surface piercing prop that rides the wake is just beckoning to be tried out on this narrow build - just for sh@ts & giggles - to see what speed+economy such an atrocity would yield :) Sorry bout that, it's just your vids keep spurring ideas in my already disturbed lil'mind.
Man oh man would I love to get my hands on a mud motor for fun! My buddies @ Arizona Longtails do sone really cool builds with them , checkout their channel, and they’ve been a part of my long tail inspiration and gurus to share their awesome knowledge. One of these days I’ll get my hands on one or build one! Cheers to ridiculously awesome madman thinking Boris!
Going to the Bahamas with that much gas might not make it. You have to account for not only headwinds but waves. More big waves =more gas used.
There are 3 types of people in this world. Those who can count and those who can't.😪
I barrowed a 7 hp sears outboard once to fish up in Canada . 10,000 lakes
Nice Phillip! On the st Lawrence? I lived up that way for 2 years. Absolutely beautiful!
If you go 4 miles on 1/3 gallon equals about 12 miles per gallon
4 miles consumed 20 ounces of fuel or 0.04 gallons per mile. That's about 25 miles per gallon. Average consumption on a boat is 4 mpg. Many boats consume fuel in gallons per mile, so it's pretty dang efficient.
Sweet skiff! I've built a few boats in my past, I think I know what my next one will be!
Yeah, I'd go to the Bahamas if it looked like the sea gods were in my favor, but I carry a golden horseshoe up my ass!
Heck yes! Build it buddy! And oh man, I just lol 😂
Goodjob bots hospower no coment k i like you k👍👍👍
Let's try to up the mpg game 😄I use 3hp electric outboard, it's a 1kW outboard so more like 1.4hp in reality but the torque is awesome. The boat is a 31ft wooden Captain's Gig, it has 2 aluminum masts and 4 sets of sails. When there are 6-7 people on board (capacity is 10-12 people) and not sailing, I can achieve 3 knots while consuming 300 Watts. The battery capacity is about 1.2kWh. If one 1 gallon is about 33.7kWh, then I get 387.6mpg.
Holy moly!!!! I’m digging it! That sounds incredible haha! I’d love to learn more and have been really intrigued with doing an electric project. What motor are you using? Volts?
@@diywaterworld Here is some real world numbers. I have a VW Diesel 1.5, it will idle for 5 hours on one gallon of diesel. "IF" I had an alternator that "could" do 100 amps at that rpm, it would produce 100amps x 12.8volts = 1280 watts. That would be 1.28 kw x 1 hr equals 1.28 Kwh. To make 33.7kwh, just do a little more math and see that there is nothing that can produce that much electricity on one gallon of gas, or diesel. Generally speaking, the max theoretic hull speed in displacement mode, for a 31 foot waterline hull is 7.5 knots. So the calculation of 300 watts moving a 31 foot waterline boat at 3 knots "might" be possible.
If you really want to do an electric propulsion boat, start with your ability to generate electricity by solar or a genset and what your hull speed is. 1/2 of your max hull speed is the efficient range.
I Guess 25mpg
Pretty damn good guess Bob ! 👊🏼😎
Hi Forrest! I just wanted to reach out again regarding the boat I emailed you about a couple months ago. I sent you a follow up email - just in case that one ended up in your spam folder as well. Give me a shout if you're still interested!
Thumbs down for to much cliff hanging.