Pond Prowler 8 'Monster' Conversion | Plastic bass boat

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  • @zoffinger
    @zoffinger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am seriously impressed.

  • @johnhamilton9229
    @johnhamilton9229 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All the skills you throw down to catch fish with class. You fricken rock.

  • @jonstevens802
    @jonstevens802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It is amazing what you can turn a little boat into. You are an artist in every sense of the word.

  • @danmayes4657
    @danmayes4657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "THE ONLY THING THAT SEPERATES ME FROM A LOT OF THEM IS LUCK" Luck favors the prepared. Keep up the good work. Your an inspiration for so many.

  • @obaits3225
    @obaits3225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’ve been looking at one of these that’s been sitting in my grandpa’s backyard for a while but none of the conversions I had seen had been this professional you guys have inspired a new build thank you

    • @agentorange2554
      @agentorange2554 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those little plastic boats rock. I power mine with a trolling motor and cruise all over on it. The Sun Dolphin 8 footer I have is unbelievably stable and gets into shallow water like a champ. I thought about mods for it, but the most it needs is bolt on stuff for what I use it for. Take it out on the water, you'll see.

  • @vieuxacadian9455
    @vieuxacadian9455 ปีที่แล้ว

    Albert Einstein once said " Imagination is more important than knowledge" . T Rosevelt wrote " the man in the arena " . Both apply with Your efforts . Kudos . You get a well deserved Louisiana " Bon travail ! Tres bon ! Magnifique !

  • @slickmouf879
    @slickmouf879 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You earned my subscription. building out a bass raider right now. props to you for how far you’ve come and your artwork and love for art, one Love, brother.

  • @joshuakoonce5096
    @joshuakoonce5096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve watched your videos for like 2 years and now I’m building my own John boat. I just got to say keep up the good work.

  • @austinreeves3300
    @austinreeves3300 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude that’s the sweetest build I’ve ever seen on one of those

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate it

    • @austinreeves3300
      @austinreeves3300 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TinyBoatNation your welcome been watching your channel for a long time now I’ve used some of your ideas in my aluminum vhull and on a center console I just picked up but I have no where near the skill that you do your a true master artist at what u do and a inspiration to any one that watches your channel keep up the amazing work

  • @caseyhopkins6032
    @caseyhopkins6032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just stumbled across this video. No doubt you have a creative mind. I have built a few river jet boats now, and have always used the Eva decking with lines. Now I’m thinking I need to redo mine. Great work man!

  • @Gokywildcats11
    @Gokywildcats11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Job well done. Like to see this look like a small pontoon with rails around it and small door on either side

  • @Apchestangenightout
    @Apchestangenightout ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoever told you that you couldn't do it , not only am I glad you proved them wrong but had it been me i would have told them too go bleap themselves because me personally am tired of hearing people telling people that they can't do something , you know what I'm saying !!! Anyway , this was an epic video , making the boat and putting in the your hard work . Thank you for sharing this video !!! 💯🙏😇✌️🙌💪😄✌️👍

  • @nickdennis8075
    @nickdennis8075 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for recognizing the artist that are locked up ❤❤

  • @tommyellis8273
    @tommyellis8273 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This thing is perfect size for the ponds around my house. Such a badass little build

  • @lstaples007
    @lstaples007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect for throwing in to ponds and no wake lakes... no trailer needed, just put.it in the truck bed... awesome man!

  • @drbosb
    @drbosb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well, I didn't know this could be done to an 8ft plastic boat, but bravo, once again you rose to the challenge! It looks great! I want to take a 10fter or a Pelican 12fter and 'Tiny Boat Nation' It! Well done! I get what you mean about natural artists versus machines. Another awesome build! You make it look easy!

  • @jeffreylocke8808
    @jeffreylocke8808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool design of the leaping bass and splash of water image the bass made.

  • @wisdom2001
    @wisdom2001 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you are ready, you don’t have to get ready… good job on being prepared and open to everything.

  • @artlife6210
    @artlife6210 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful project guys! those little plastic dinghies are cool and nearly indestructable as well as stable...it would be cool to see a 16 foot version of one lol

  • @turneynicholas
    @turneynicholas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the channel and the idea behind it. Not very many Bass boats are set up for multiple conditions but a modified tin can is and can be optioned for any situation they see fit

  • @KayakDIY
    @KayakDIY 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such a great video!
    That craft looks like a blast!

  • @4ryanthomas
    @4ryanthomas ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely amazing! Thank you for documenting your creativity! I wish I could do this!
    Well done!!

  • @minisaxena284
    @minisaxena284 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Two years later this motor is going strong th-cam.com/users/postUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite

  • @kandloutdoors
    @kandloutdoors 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m glad you have the ability to think of these things for the rest of us. 😂

  • @chipsterblack7950
    @chipsterblack7950 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this build....been looking at getting a pond prowler for awhile. After seeing this it's a go

  • @DIXIECRAWLER13
    @DIXIECRAWLER13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those boats are both so sick

  • @jonathansmith1180
    @jonathansmith1180 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks nice, that tiny boat is packing alot of features for its size.

  • @txdrmr
    @txdrmr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know I am late to the comment section here but I did have a suggestion for your artwork. I etch and carve quite a bit and the Dremel Stylo is a game changer for intricate detailed work like what you did on the fish/water feature. The line width is insanely thin and really allows you to do incredible detailed work. As you mentioned, the bits vary in width with some allowing lines like 0.5 mm, 0.7mm and probably finer. I can only imagine what you'd be able to do with one of those! Love the channel, content and all your work. Hope to be customizing my own 12-14' here soon!

  • @ReasonablyMotarded
    @ReasonablyMotarded 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought a roundabout because of this channel

  • @adwhite804
    @adwhite804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The yak killer is just awesome.

  • @DB-yj3qc
    @DB-yj3qc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've had my Pond Prowler for many years, I like it better than the other boat's I had in past. Now my Dad's 16ft pontoon boat has advantage's for bigger waters, but the pond prowler hasn't been to bad even on a few rivers even.

  • @chrisevatt950
    @chrisevatt950 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see different kind of builds..

  • @jdthomp15
    @jdthomp15 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really intrigued by this build! Fun little boat for my family's small lake in Northern WI

  • @TRay-PGH
    @TRay-PGH 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro, just came across your channel.. i'm sooooo Impressed.. i exceed the weight limit and my wife won't get on this lil piece of love. but oh so awesome.. Keep up the great work

  • @phizzik7507
    @phizzik7507 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's one bad ass Pond Prowler. Nice work!

  • @travislee273
    @travislee273 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing how stable they are. The foam in the hull is water logged on mine and I’ll stand on the edge of it with no tipping. Definitely got my drive going to get mine rebuilt

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Replace the foam

    • @travislee273
      @travislee273 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TinyBoatNation first thing I’m doing to it. Thanks for this build though.

  • @kevinbraner828
    @kevinbraner828 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your builds are sick

  • @jasonbourgeois9764
    @jasonbourgeois9764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm glad I talked to you in the welding

    • @jasonbourgeois9764
      @jasonbourgeois9764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ,

    • @jasonbourgeois9764
      @jasonbourgeois9764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Something like a little swim platform on the back and you could strap up cooler to it. The cooler would add reserved valency on the back to counter the weight of the batteries.

    • @jasonbourgeois9764
      @jasonbourgeois9764 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You could weld it up out of aluminum

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @thepauldixonOC
    @thepauldixonOC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The artwork that you did really is impressive....great job on that!

  • @SB-jv6ie
    @SB-jv6ie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, love that TINY boat!

  • @drewjohnson6172
    @drewjohnson6172 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Standing without dying,,, a plus,, great content

  • @frankiegilmore617
    @frankiegilmore617 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that I may build one I fush in kayaks. But I like the way that turned out. Cool!

  • @Castro00
    @Castro00 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro I just ran into this video...WOW you have some serious skills! That fish logo!

  • @mockett599
    @mockett599 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome little project

  • @turboman4736
    @turboman4736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got to see a paddle boat done

  • @spencermanson9399
    @spencermanson9399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This would be a serious weapon for pond hoping in my area... currently dumping 16ft valco into ponds. i can only fish the ponds on weekends to access the ramp, but this would allow me to fish the ponds anyday of the week

  • @victorspence465
    @victorspence465 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you, brother! Awesome work!

  • @christopherjames3027
    @christopherjames3027 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those boats are incredible!

  • @rodiebobwilliams1330
    @rodiebobwilliams1330 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait I just saw the eyes (caps) and wondered how you would level it!) Awesome sir!

  • @mikeburgess4188
    @mikeburgess4188 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've had a 8, and they are pretty stable. used mine on st.johns river in Florida

  • @larryfinch1529
    @larryfinch1529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely Awesome!!! Im hooked ! Just bought a pond prowler 90 yesterday for 150 with a minn kota 30# trolling motor! Only issue is a small crack on top left( silicone?) And i suspect water logged foam. ( its HEAVY)

  • @gregoryoppenheimer99
    @gregoryoppenheimer99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'd be really interested in what you could do with a kayak. They have become so grossly over priced, for a "fishing" model. I have a sit on top, non-fishing cheaper pelican, 10ft. I'd be super interested to see what you could do with one. Keep up the good work, love that your not afraid to fail and do something differently for the community.

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Coming up next

    • @gregoryoppenheimer99
      @gregoryoppenheimer99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TinyBoatNation 👍 The biggest downfall for me and what I think makes people the most uncomfortable is storing your crate behind you, and having to turn around. Looking forward to seeing your work.

    • @northbaybassanglers1068
      @northbaybassanglers1068 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best cheapest fishing kayak I bought is a lost creek pro angler 12 peddle drive. It was like 1800. Still a lot. But better priced than most other brands. And it’s an amazing kayak as far as strength, weight, and it’s superrr sturdy on the water. I can’t flip it

    • @2aamerica329
      @2aamerica329 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look up the Rick skiff and most people will fiberglass them.

  • @mickeydelight
    @mickeydelight 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such an awesome build! Totally do-able for the average Joe!

  • @adwhite804
    @adwhite804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Both are kinda nice .. excellent craftsmanship sir.
    But I dig the OG boat..just cuz it looks like it feels like a pro boat. And has all the storage I'd need

  • @tommytruong3395
    @tommytruong3395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very inspirational, thx Michael

  • @crusader2372
    @crusader2372 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man that is awesome. Great vid. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @guylaraway6102
    @guylaraway6102 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is the perfect size for me to hit some of the smaller ponds and lakes in SE Michigan. Time for this old man to start searching parts and a base vehicle.

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check out our store! We have the parts there

    • @guylaraway6102
      @guylaraway6102 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TinyBoatNation I will. Love your vids.

  • @jerry60k
    @jerry60k 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love all the builds, this would be a perfect backyard boat.

  • @TreeDivision
    @TreeDivision 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your so badass. Should be selling these in havasu I would buy one right now. IDC what the wife says it would make me so happy haha! Keep it up man. So cool.

  • @user-xh9vf9pt5w
    @user-xh9vf9pt5w 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can put foam shop mat on the floor , looks great nice job

  • @mannygarcia1325
    @mannygarcia1325 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love this on a pond great work guys

  • @mcola6397
    @mcola6397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome job Mike 🤙🏾

  • @justcallmeDiesel
    @justcallmeDiesel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad you made this video man. Kudos on such a killer job.

  • @tacticalleather766
    @tacticalleather766 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just became a fan of your channel nice work

  • @kevinramirez5552
    @kevinramirez5552 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible work there brother 👏

  • @Scottsmi8899
    @Scottsmi8899 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome build video, I would love to have something like that so I could throw it in the back of my truck and go fishing for a day

  • @warbanzi
    @warbanzi ปีที่แล้ว

    Artistic and Functional

  • @Kevin-gh1cn
    @Kevin-gh1cn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Came out nice. I need a small boat I can hail along when I'm pulling my camper. Was looking at a canoe or kayak but prowler might be an option too

  • @topkinginer
    @topkinginer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great build!

  • @michaelkolanda8712
    @michaelkolanda8712 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the bump board routed right in to the turf, but a nifty little upgrade to it would be a button actuated pop up piece to actually bump the fish up to. Just a thought.

  • @Cavanpikefishing
    @Cavanpikefishing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    There's one to try out all so the sundolfin 12 ? See how that goes?

  • @NiaHir
    @NiaHir ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thuyền quá đẹp

  • @rockstarfan886
    @rockstarfan886 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive fished that lake many times great spot

  • @rolandzilm8349
    @rolandzilm8349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is sweet I want one of these to take my foster kids on

  • @xxjcluvsbaconxx
    @xxjcluvsbaconxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would rock this boat all over my lake

  • @muskybites505
    @muskybites505 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are expensive but the one piece Bass Hunter is the Cadillac of plastic catamarans. Love the vid

  • @caseymoser6010
    @caseymoser6010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    You could take 4 inch PVC about 6ft long glue and cap the end and attach them to the side of your boat as pontoons for increased stability! You could also add a Schrader valve to each pontoon and fill them with compressed air for alot more buoyancy! PVC can handle thousands of psi of air, even though you wouldn't need that much lol

    • @charleswareham3776
      @charleswareham3776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Buoyancy is about water displacement. Compressing the air in a sealed chamber does not make it any more buoyant

    • @danh8751
      @danh8751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And still pvc is not recommended for air compressor use. Explosions at pressures over 135 pounds

    • @Gokywildcats11
      @Gokywildcats11 ปีที่แล้ว

      How would you attach the PVC to the side of the boat

    • @Gokywildcats11
      @Gokywildcats11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like to see this made

    • @Gokywildcats11
      @Gokywildcats11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is there a video how to attach the pvc to the side of the boat

  • @Gokywildcats11
    @Gokywildcats11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to have one of these boats .

  • @edwardclark3980
    @edwardclark3980 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brother you have some mad skills. You make it look easy. Hey I know if not subject related. But I noticed your tool organization in garage. For Milwaukee stuff. I'd love to see what you did, a little closer.

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s all on my other channel, @DiYCulture

  • @alanroberts3765
    @alanroberts3765 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great build

  • @10luke95
    @10luke95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is nuts for a plastic and budget build

  • @kevenbeene4585
    @kevenbeene4585 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 12' coleman crawdad im about to convert , youve been an insperation

  • @billysirl9948
    @billysirl9948 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    awsome vid love your artwork as well

  • @tophernuttle420
    @tophernuttle420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad and us 3 boys pond hopped all of the Osage in one of those boats...lolol...
    Little 20# minkota made a wake baby!!...Let's go!!!

  • @ethansiffert3512
    @ethansiffert3512 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome I've wanted to do this before!

  • @ForesterFire
    @ForesterFire 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's cool to have all electric boat. I would look for a way to keep it charged with solar while in storage, like lay a panel on the deck. I wonder if there is a cart or wheel system for these boats like the ones for kayaks to help with launching

    • @dwilly587
      @dwilly587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I saw a video last night of a guy that has a dolly system for his trailer. I’ll look it up

  • @plutoplatters
    @plutoplatters ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic job ! I can't imagine all the work this takes like anything it's far more than one ever estimates. I'm thinking this size craft just isn't something that needs an extravagant deck. It works great as is I guess I'm sayin.

  • @thebrownthomascrown917
    @thebrownthomascrown917 ปีที่แล้ว

    So true about those guys locked up...would be sweet to give them a way to make real money with the talent while doing their time.

  • @johnroland6679
    @johnroland6679 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job. I am looking at an Ascend 133x kayak to do something like this build. It would be great if you did one. I think many people would like it.

  • @hardinsgarage4048
    @hardinsgarage4048 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We used to have one and we just cut the plywood to just drop down on the chair rails and called it a day.

  • @NiaHir
    @NiaHir ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tuyệt vời lắm bạn ơi!

  • @Gokywildcats11
    @Gokywildcats11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have u done the kayak build??

  • @Roamwithahome
    @Roamwithahome 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fingers crossed 🤞

  • @mngeorge1971
    @mngeorge1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome build!!

  • @michaelosmon
    @michaelosmon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    11:27 respect

  • @wayneburden6081
    @wayneburden6081 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would be neat to see you do a ground up Tango Skiff and convert it to a bass boat. It would be a fishing boat you could do with just basic tools in your garage. Would be a really neat idea IMO.

  • @adammendoza114
    @adammendoza114 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice mod. Fun to watch

  • @mngeorge1971
    @mngeorge1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome build. Wish I had those skills.

  • @Joseph-hi3cy
    @Joseph-hi3cy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been waiting to see this yak killer

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Time well spent!

    • @Joseph-hi3cy
      @Joseph-hi3cy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TinyBoatNation anything about fishing is.

  • @arrowstacy11
    @arrowstacy11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the vids and the build absolutely amazing builds