You are simply amazing Marty. I can't thank you enough. Watching your videos alone is very addictive. Knowing that your hard work and devotion is for my benefit is humbling. I don't deserve the incredible attention to detail you are putting forth. I'm getting really excited because it's so close to being finished. I'm so grateful Marty. It's amazing how much more stable it is with them installed. I'm even honored that you slimed it with a Snook, of all things. That definitely takes the pressure off me... lol! I am counting the days with much anticipated excitement for the day of arrival. Keep up the great work and definitely make fishing the first priority over this build. Again, thank you so much.
I'm not Paralyzed at all I've been on Dialysis for 12 years now and it's very difficult to Stand from a low seated position. I love to fish, but I'm limited certain types of boats. This build puts me back in the game.
Oh I see. That's awesome man. I hope you really get a lot out of being back on the water. I myself am a partial para from the knees down, and the things he did on this yak would help me a ton also. Keep fighting the good fight Patrick!
I'm sorry to hear about your condition. It just so happens there's a young man, whom I have become friends with, that's paralyzed from the waist down. I'll be helping him get into kayaking with this yak. Ditto on the good fight!
Nice video, lots of great ideas you've provided. Possibly two suggestions... 1. For the pontoons, possibly consider adding a medium to soft spring or shock absorber inside of the pvc, although outside may also be an option, to keep both pontoons always in constant contact with the water and provide less roll to either side. 2. When cutting your slot in the bottom of the foam for your fin matching it to your wood flooring lines, instead of using a marker freehand how about trying a chalk-line for better line accuracy and easiness.
I've watched this a couple of times and I still don't see why you would want "flex" in something that is for "stability"🤔 ??? I've tried to factor in for the waves that you mentioned but I still think it shouldn't have the flex... but I don't know. I'm in the process of redoing my kayak. I'm making the swap from whitewater and surf kayaking to fishing from a kayak and I'll definitely be adding outriggers to mine so I'm watching as many videos as possible on the subject so I'll have all the information that I'll need. Yours do look super sweet! Rip'n Lips from Amarillo Texas!
Marty, you're an amazing person. You have a big heart. We've all learned so much from you. I just started kayak fishing this year. I purchased my pelican catch pwr 100, with the 2.5 Suzuki. I plan to do many DIY projects. I did do the outriggers, on the Scotty video you did. I fish a 700 acre freshwater lake. Be safe brother, god bless. 🙏🙏
I thought of buying a foreign-made kayak for our little boats (baruto) here in Cebu are traditionally made of wood and bamboo outriggers. They can be destroyed by the hot weather here and I fish not more often. With your video I guess I might consider buying your kayak at the surplus store. Thanks for posting.
I did something similar with denser Styrofoam, an old pool skimmer pole and some long bolts. It made my very tippy kayak into the most stable one I know. I use an electric motor when using the pontoons because it is more difficult to paddle. What a difference being able to stand with confidence. Thanks for the great video. I like the keel idea.
I want to say that your videos have helped me more than any other videos I have found, I have a small 10 ft Lifetime Teton sit on and am going to use many of your hacks to get this kayak more stable, I am disabled and have trouble walking but I can get in a yak and go, Thanks for all you do
My brother and I moved to Tampa Bay from Fort Lauderdale this week. We made this decision with help from your videos. We already love it here in Pinellas Park. Can't wait to begin fishing these mangroves on a kayak!
im not a fisherman of any sorts, i did a little bit of fishing when i was a kid with my grandad back in the day, but other than that i dont even care about fishing. i like to watch these videos when im really baked because i think there fascinating, thanks Marty for keeping me interested :D
Glad that you are putting emphasis on stabilizing kayaks with pontoons. That certainly makes kayaks safer with so many inconsiderate power boaters out there raising 3 foot waves as they pass by. I will be putting on pontoons on my own kayak and I appreciate the inspiration...thanks!
All well said and done, I would suggest to use larger and tougher attachment pvc pipes, or other materiels which are more robust as we're against the waves and elements out there.
Nice Job l like it' One Question when You took your kayak out to find out where to set the pontoons wouldn't won't to be in kayak to set pontoons because the the difference of weight ?
Why did you glow the floter on???. I think it would be ezer to take apart. If it is for twest 2 tide wires will do the trick. I don't think you would pop out just stuck in.
Because of your videos last night I dreamt I was catching red snapper I have never fished the ocean so it wasn't something that I've done before so it's definitely from your videos. tight lines buddy
Great video Marty, been a kayaker for about 20 years and now think I’m going to do the fishing kayak thing.think I’m going to go with the new Pelican 130 hd to add to my fleet
it would be awesome if you did a video on rigging up a sit inside kayak. that's what I have and I feel like I'm constricted to what can be done for fishing. I think you'd make something awesome
i am from Kansas and before next spring I'm hoping to have the money saved up to buy this kayak it will be my first kayak purchase I'm excited about the fishing experiences I will have in it
Marty you read minds. As soon as I saw Einstein in the back I was wondering "what the hell" and the next thing I know you're putting the camera right in front of his face :p
Amazing video, I loved your wife. 🤣 Could I ask where you bought the foam cylinders? In interested in a build like this for my kayak because I can't afford a new kayak. Earned my sub too!
Just a quick question from a dummy...lol When you say align the pontoons I assume that you are talking about with the centre line of the kayak and not with the sides. At 70 I am selling my tinny and buying a new fishing kayak. The last thing that I need is to have the bloody thing goe base over apex and me in the water...LOL So thatnk you for the vid...very informative.
Jeez, I wish I had won this kayak. When I get mine, soon I hope, I may consider making myself pontoons. I need to see how a fat old woman can handle it without them first. Your attention is awesome.
Hey i'm one of you fans a i have a kayak and i want to put some Pontoons but i dont know how make them can you help me thanks you have a nice day i live in tampa
Great vid! Hey, why don't you make pontoons and sell them for some extra $$. I think you'd make some good money in making some custom pontoons. "KoN TiKi Pontoons"