No main reason, the weight difference wasn’t huge and I had the plywood and didn’t want to spend money on another couple sheets of aluminum. Maybe it was dumb but I store the boat inside so it should rot. Thanks for the question
I live your build. What di it weigh at the end of the hull/structure phase. Trying to build a light welded 14' jon under 260 pounds. Not sure if it can be done. Thanks Mark
Thanks! I’m not sure what it weighed but I think around 300lbs, I made it purposely light with 16 gauge sides and a 3/32” bottom. Now my only problem focusing on weight is when welding the 16 gauge sides warped and it doesn’t look as good but I’m over it now haha. Thanks for the question!
It’s a cute idea, and actually very doable with a few improvements. First, I would’ve sprung for longer toons (28-30 ft) so I could have space out in front of the camper to put down a floor, mount a helm, and maybe some seats with a fencing. AND then you could mount a really nice outboard engine on the back. I would also build a hinged side deck that swings up and locks, but that can dropped down to provide a walk way from the front helm area to at least the side door. Two thumbs up for the idea! It has room for improvement, but all great ideas do!
Great project. I'm building a small hovercraft and using the same motor. I built a 1:1 drive belt to keep engine low. Are you getting full RPM s with the 3 blade prop?
Awesome build. I searched this title because I wanted to do this myself but after watching I don’t think I would finish in my lifetime! Have you ever calculated the cost including your time? I know the satisfaction you feel is greater than if you just bought a jon boat and you got just how you want it. Once again great job.
Thanks ! It was al lot of work and since I did it myself it was cheaper than buying an all welded boat. And yes the satisfaction of doing it yourself is worth it too.
Is there any chance you could help me figure out how to measure the front? I need to figure out how to figure out the dead rise so I can make the semi v hull you have on this boat and I have no idea how to do it. I am trying to build it out of cardboard right now so I can get the measurements exact, before I spend money on materials.
I didn’t use card board or any templates, it’s fairly easy to build as you go. Just start with the bottom. I have tacked 2 4x8 sheet to make 4x16 bottom to start. The at the front I cut down 5-6 feet ( I can’t remember exactly how much) after cutting, pick up the front and fold one over the other until you find you rise and v. Hold it in the position but hanging string to the ceiling and vise grip/ clamps. Next you take a laser level straight down the middle like in the video and trace the curve at the front . This line is on only on one of the halves . This need to be cut out and transferred over to the other side. I hope with this info and the video will help you
@@gavincosper5637 I got some chrome induction hardened shaft from a local cylinder repair shop. As for belts and pulleys I bought all that at princess auto , I kept it 1:1 and went with double sheaved pulleys with 2 Vbelts
I'm really sorry that you don't have the blueprints. I think that many people would be very interested in the project of this boat. And many would like to repeat it.
Lookin good. I’m gearing up to build a two man airboat. I’m going to be using a 20hp/22hp pred motor...I think. Yours is the first I’ve seen with a Vee bottom boat. How was the control factor? Any issues. Did it draft more that say a traditional airboat platform or flat bottom Jon? Nice video!!
I only had a 15 hp on it, still I don’t believe and bigger engine would be much different. I had no problem with it, it turned no problem it was just a little slow. Let me know how the 22hp works out. I’d love to build a bigger airboat
how can you learn anything when the only thing you hear is music this is the stupidest education video on anything I've ever seen what education you're hearing music and watching somebody move around and don't know what they're doing it's not instruction it's just stupid
Very well done. I would recommend trying to put some kind of brace on the front 90 angles you have so when you hit rocks or stumps they pull the whole thing back rather than stressing those two joints but great build. Gave me a few ideas for when I build mine. So thanks.
