I tried to build this project as economically as I could,that is finding materials below retail cost.The 3" 4x8 foam filled panels[used for roof...
This is a copy of a proven prototype,bracing has been added where needed,the 2" alum. box tube cabin frame is bolted thru 3/4" marine plywood at...
Since those last post I have re-thought my project and decided that I needed at least a 24ft to fit my needs.The picture of the completed boat...
I didn't take them as being negative and apologize if it sounded that way.Not everyone would want to do this to their pontoon boat but spending...
Yes, I agree that wind will be a factor but no more so than with small house boats and other factory versions with canvas or composite cabin...
Here's a mockup of project;sat frame on deck for final layout adjustments.It has an 8 ft forward deck,12 ft cabin and 4 ft 8 inch rear deck,cabin...
That is why it's great to have someone build a proto type,you benefit from their experience.Just for a reference the cabin frame is nominally 8' W...
I sold my 20 ft pontoon boat and trailer,kept the 90 hp 4 stroke suzuki and bought larger diameter 24 ft pontoons[used] and a 24 ft trailer for my...
Here are some updated pictures of my bother in laws boat.He replaced the old leaky pontoons with bigger diameter used tubes and added a third he...
Discussion is good,we can all learn from it but some of the replies go beyond what I was asking.My post wasn't as clear as it could be so here's a...
I just found an informative article on wood finishes that in quite informative.Read the section starting on 15-11 [effects of finishes on water...
I've asked this question on other sites with mixed response so I thought I'd get your input.I'm re-decking a 24" pontoon boat with 3/4" marine...
Since you mentioned trailer-able & pontoon you might be interested in the project I've started a comparatively light,yet solid unit that can be...
Up Date on Speck-tacular I managed to get some work done over the last week,got the cabin frame off the trailer and got the boat off the blocks...
Yes,we used the above boat mainly for speck fishing overnight.It has two dry storage boxes that double as bunks and two bunks above the storage...
This is the proto type,many improvements have been made since this pic and will be incorporated in my boat,justs gives the idea of what I'm aiming...
This boat is being built using an existing proto-type,any necessary improvements are being addressed.The roof and siding is SIP[two sheets of...
As I stated in an earlier post I'm building a week ender using 24 ft pontoons.The cabin frame is made from 2" square alum; it measures 8x12 with...
Thanks! I think you're right,I'll see if I can get a pic.
I have two older johnson 70 hp outboards that I need to id. I got these numbers off the seal plugs:J70TLCRD & J70873CRD.The J70TLCRD I id as an...
