How to build a skiff boat in 24 hrs 

Thanks for sharing Michael, full length vids are hare to pump out when it's not your full time gig. :/ I wish i could dedicate serious time into higher quality edits/ more vids, but I struggle just to put out a vid every 3-4 weeks as it is. I work with minimal equipment and old out dated laptop/software so the process is a challenge to say the least. The shorts for me are a way to keep you guys in tune with some of what goes on, And the truth is that " views" from shorts and vids really are not too important to me, I create and share because I truly enjoy the process and I love hearing from you all and the feedback I recieve and if one person is inspired to start their own project from a vid I do, then it's 1000% worth it. I'm always hungry to improve and this keeps me on my toes and working my mind! Cheers and I know you'll dig the next couple vids! (theyre in the editing process!).

@@diywaterworld yeah I get all that. Thanks for taking the time to explain. My videos are horrible lol I get what you mean working with old stuff, I did it all on my phone. Anyway I appreciate you and your content have a good weekend

@@michaelosmon Thanks Michael, I appreciate you as well bud and taking the time to give feedback as you always do. Have a great weekend as well!

Agree 100%

I’d like to see longer videos. Content this good deserves it. Very enjoyable to watch.

Thanks Earl! If we’re not having fun then what’s the point right?! Cheers!

Thanks so much! I appreciate the comment and positive feedback, awesome you're considering repurposing a similar style boat! Cheers!

Thank you Mark! It’s a fun skiff indeed and I think you’ll like part 2! It’s packed with a ton of building / adventure! Cheers!

Thanks so much Chris and hell yeah! Do it buddy!!! 💪🏼

Thanks Maurice! And most definitely haha, up up and away it goes! How's your custom skiff doing?! Getting good use of it?! Cheers!

@@diywaterworld Indeed my friend, using it constantly.. Currently planning making it into a bit of a cat.. Better speed and getting it a bit higher up on the water.. Whenever your on Curacao you should visit..

Thanks so much! I think you're going to dig the next Part! Cheers buddy!

I love the idea Steven! I saw a viral photo years ago of a panga with a tipper and totally forgot about it until you mentioned the same concept. I’m 100% going to incorporate this in a future build! Cheers and thanks for the idea!

Thanks so much Lance! I hope you like the end result! Cheers!

Hi Wayne, haha, well it sounds like a great project! Where are you located? A collab perhaps?! I'm digging your channel! Cheers!

Haha, glad you liked the vid / build! Cheers!

Thanks buddy! Me too, the ride back video is going to take the cake! Haha

Thanks so much Brian! It uploads this week! Cheers!

Haha, right?! That's my buddy Barney's, him and his son/crew take creativity to a whole new level. They're mad scientists on a whole other level! :)

Yeah buddy! Nothing like the 242! Cheers!

Thanks so much Bill! Cheers!

Thanks Dhane!! I’m Happy to have you join us! Cheers!

Thanks buddy! We gotta get Project Pottcake Update back up here soon! Everyone wants to see that pup!!

Thanks Tony! It’ll be uploading next week! Cheers!

Thanks so much Josh! And hell yeah buddy, that would be awesome! I've been wanting to checkout one of your skiff builds too, maybe we can get together and do a vid on your process / visions when you build a boat?! Cheers bud, lets talk soon!

That’s music to my ears! Cheers and thank you for joining us!

Thank you for sharing this Richard ! I’m stoked to have you here watching the vids and for your comments / words of encouragement! Cheers!

Right on! You should build one! And yes, this hull design begs for a build like this. Cheers!

Thanks John! I like the way you think! You’re 1000% correct, there are so many great donor boats out there and an Express makeover would be fun indeed! No telling what the future holds! Cheers

Thanks Karl! Glad you like it, and right on! I’d highly recommend building a similar hull into a skiff. With some easy mods they are capable of quite a bit. This boat in particular is actually quite stable and has a really shallow draft. Runs well with small hp and that’s my favorite part. And you’re 100% right, super solid and well built 💪🏼 cheers buddy!

Thanks Michael!

Thanks Jeff! Glad you're digging it!

Thanks buddy and heck yes, that would be a fun trip! Get that thing painted so we can plan it!

@@diywaterworld we moved to Tallahassee and I don't really have anywhere to paint it, do you know anyone in this area that paints boats?

@@ggoodmanbike oh no kidding! I actually know quite a few painters up there. Shoot me a text and I’ll connect you. I replaced my phone a little over a year ago and no longer have your contact. Talk soon 👊🏼

Right on, youre right down the rd! Cheers!

Thanks Howie!!!!!

I am experienced with sailing, sailboats and making both a fishing boat out of a 17ft sailboat (similar to the video) and turning a 26ft sailboat into kinda houseboat I lived on for a winter (Mobile Bay to Tampa) so… First, I like your idea of the “bit of keel”. I did that on the 17ft’er for steering stability.. the 26ft’er I cut the 1 in thick steel keel down to 1 ft and powered it with an 8hp I had… I wish I had used a 15hp. I HAVE BEEN TOLD AND WARNED I had to consider “rated hull speed” of the sailboat because sailboats are NOT plaining hulls but are displacement hulls which use water as friction to hold the boat’s stability… and will roll over at higher speeds. HOWEVER, this video reveals at least, a smaller sailboats with a bigger motor CAN operate safely well over “rated hull speed” which was probably 8-10mph max for that boat. Good luck.

Haha, full send for sure buddy! cheers!

Hi there, man I would have loved to. But about a year ago, shortly after putting some videos out and really trying to grow the channel, I lost ALL of my hard drives/footage of past builds due to my home/sailboat sinking. I lost everything I own in an instant. Included in that was the Macgregor build. It was all Heart breaking to say the least and one of the main reasons I was "offline" for months. I have a couple clips floating around and will see what I can dig up to at least show you the end product. Cheers!

@@diywaterworlddamn sorry to hear about that! What size outboard did you put on that Mac25 and what speeds were you getting?

@@JiggyC thank you buddy, I appreciate it. i had a 20hp Mercury 4 stroke on it, it rode like a semi-displacement hull. Cruised around 10-11 mph Topped out not much higher , I think around 13-14 mph . I did once put a 30 Hp Yamaha on it and it was able to cruise around 20 mph

@@JiggyC this ones for you buddy! ru-vid.comeq4w2QFjyJ0?feature=share also, on my channels homepage, the banner photo is this skiff. 25’ McGregor turned into skiff . I’m digging up some photos and a short video I have, I’ll post it in my “community “ section of my channel. Keep an eye out! Cheers!

Hi Steve, it worked out like a dream! If you checkout my Channel Shorts , I just posted some video of it. Also today I made a post w photos in the “Community” tab on the channel homepage. Check it out and stay tuned for an upcoming video ! Cheers!

Here you go…. ru-vid.comeq4w2QFjyJ0?feature=share

Heck yeah, thanks for the heads up! Hopefully whoever scoops it up does something cool with it! Cheers!

@@diywaterworld 💯