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#2507845 - 07/31/08 04:48 PM
Styrofoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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I posted about water wagons in the tube room, but I saw several on the fort worth fly fishing website and I thought one of you might know where to get one. I saw several in the gallery section. I always seem to loose air in my tube and wanted to try something different that didn't require a pump. They had one called "the kicker" at there auction in 2006. Any ideas? ANY PICTURES of a water wagon or Styrofoam kickboat? sorry about the rambling. 
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#2508042 - 07/31/08 05:55 PM
Re: Styrofoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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Just make your own. It is not hard. My buddy and I roughed our first one out in about 30 min. We had to talk about it then draw on it several times take a cold drink break or two. You just need a piece of styro not less than 10" thick. We used saws(get the finest tooth saw you can find), but it would not be as messy if you took the time to make a hot knife/wire.
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#2509394 - 08/01/08 07:40 AM
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Just make your own. It is not hard. My buddy and I roughed our first one out in about 30 min. We had to talk about it then draw on it several times take a cold drink break or two. You just need a piece of styro not less than 10" thick. We used saws(get the finest tooth saw you can find), but it would not be as messy if you took the time to make a hot knife/wire. How has it been holding up? I think that those could be quite the ticket for a lot of freshwater fly fishing. And what was your source of a big old chunk of styrofoam? Inquiring minds want to know..... 
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#2509915 - 08/01/08 10:28 AM
Re: Styrofoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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dallasflyfisher on texas fly report has a Hobie Float Cat 75, I will bet he will have to go down(way down) , I would bid on it but I am full of boats. I had the one Robin traded and a hobie is a great fishing machine. Hobie
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#2510421 - 08/01/08 01:00 PM
Re: Styrofoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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Just make your own. It is not hard. My buddy and I roughed our first one out in about 30 min. We had to talk about it then draw on it several times take a cold drink break or two. You just need a piece of styro not less than 10" thick. We used saws(get the finest tooth saw you can find), but it would not be as messy if you took the time to make a hot knife/wire. How has it been holding up? I think that those could be quite the ticket for a lot of freshwater fly fishing. And what was your source of a big old chunk of styrofoam? Inquiring minds want to know..... Holding up great! I just never store in outside(sunlight  ) They are soooo much better than a tube. Lots of room to store gear/snacks. You only need hip waders when cold and shorts when warm. They sit you about 2 feet higher than a tube and NEVER leak air. Right now my fly fishing buddy found several pieces on his route that where going to be trashed. As far as a place to buy some I would try a google search, call local boat dealer, or check with a marina.
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#2510464 - 08/01/08 01:15 PM
Re: Styrofoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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I have an outside storage building for mine and my buddy hangs his flat on the ceiling of his garage with bungy straps and I-hooks. I just love these things. They are much faster than a tube.
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#2510536 - 08/01/08 01:39 PM
Re: Styrofoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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No, I think it would be MUCH easier to buy, because it has to be closed cell styro. The raw product is easy to work if you do not get in a big hurry. We used a Skillsaw to make the first cut to each side and finished the cut with a hand saw. Found this in the tube section http://www.thermafoam.com/dock_flotation.html
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#2510612 - 08/01/08 02:05 PM
Re: Styrafoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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Are you talking about a styoform tube?
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#2510679 - 08/01/08 02:26 PM
Re: Styrafoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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No. This is a shaped block of styro. that you sit on top of.
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#2512008 - 08/02/08 04:12 AM
Re: Styrafoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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If I get the plans I will build one. thank you
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#2512034 - 08/02/08 04:30 AM
Re: Styrafoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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If I get the plans I will build one. thank you On my way to work, but when I get back I will get the spec.s of my "water wagon" and post. 
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#2512423 - 08/02/08 08:15 AM
Re: Styrafoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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#2517015 - 08/04/08 08:18 AM
Re: Styrafoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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Thanks for the pictures and measurements.
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#2517030 - 08/04/08 08:24 AM
Re: Styrafoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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The measurements that I have on mine are not law by any means. It just fit in my Ford ranger better cut to those DIM. Yes we do. I have fished off of 1 alot smaller. They are VERY stable, even afer a long hot day of slow fish action and hot cold can action 
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#2517098 - 08/04/08 08:52 AM
Re: Styrofoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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Like a float tube except you can go "eek!" and pull your feet up  I get cravings flung upon me from time to time and this seems to be one of those times.....  Yes something like that. Thank goodness I had not stated lunch yet or you would have gotten a bill for new keyboard!
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#2517429 - 08/04/08 10:28 AM
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How did you know that 11x20 were the exact dimensions of my backside?
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#2520611 - 08/05/08 08:21 AM
Re: Styrofoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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Basically all you need is some way to protect the foam from the sun if you want it to last for several years. I'd consider many different products from paint to cloth to wood. The simplest would be paint or maybe truck bed liner but you do have to be aware of how each type of chemical might react with the foam..
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#2522239 - 08/05/08 03:13 PM
Re: Styrofoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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Where did he get the mobile home roof paint at? I could'nt find that specific product at lowes home depot or ace online
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#2522280 - 08/05/08 03:29 PM
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Where did he get the mobile home roof paint at? I could'nt find that specific product at lowes home depot or ace online Just go over to East Texas, you can find it anywhere over there, even in the drug stores - mobile homes in east Texas are considered upscale mansions. 
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#2522350 - 08/05/08 03:46 PM
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Gosh where I fish dunno if you'd impress too many gals with that kick boat thing. Now if it had a lawn chair, cooler and trollin motor that'd be a different story. Saw a picture of one just like that once and I thought it was a joke. Shows how much I know. Try styro foam insulation sheets and liquid nail them together to get thick enough.
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#2522406 - 08/05/08 03:58 PM
Re: Styrofoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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Seriously, I was going to make one out of styro sheets for the kids and I to use at the lake. Seems pretty indestructable. And not alot invested if something happens to it.
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#2522577 - 08/05/08 04:36 PM
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#2523908 - 08/06/08 05:55 AM
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Here's what I got from pearow over on TFR Dont remember what its called but its a paint used to coat the roof of mobile homes, both as a sealant and as a heat reflector; The paint can instructions say that it will adhere to stayrafoam; name is something like "cool-seal"; about $18 bucks a gallon if I remember correctly. A gallon will do two water wagons with 2 coats each
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#2524108 - 08/06/08 06:59 AM
Re: Styrofoam Kick Boat? where do you get one?
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Snow coat on ace hardware site, It just has to be water based from what the styrafoam guy told me. Good, thank you. I'm going to get the foam today to get started soon. I will make 2, a little smaller than above.
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#2529416 - 08/07/08 03:33 PM
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where did you get that foam from?
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#2529807 - 08/07/08 06:06 PM
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OK here is where I got the styrafoam. Sister company of the one listed on this or the tube room thread except it is in Dallas(Oak Cliff) not hillsboro. It is made in 4X8X4 blocks but you can get it made to the size you want. I bought a 4x8x12" for $96.00. I think 9"or 10" thickness would be better. The 2 boats I made are 53"x48"x12" and draft about 3" with me sitting on it in a pool.(I'm 6'3" 260lbs). best wishes to all.
Foam Packaging 3101 Hansboro Dallas, Tx 75233
Ask for Bob Ingle President 214-333-4543
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#2529857 - 08/07/08 06:16 PM
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OK here is where I got the styrafoam. Sister company of the one listed on this or the tube room thread except it is in Dallas(Oak Cliff) not hillsboro. It is made in 4X8X4 blocks but you can get it made to the size you want. I bought a 4x8x12" for $96.00. I think 9"or 10" thickness would be better. The 2 boats I made are 53"x48"x12" and draft about 3" with me sitting on it in a pool.(I'm 6'3" 260lbs). best wishes to all.
Foam Packaging 3101 Hansboro Dallas, Tx 75233
Ask for Bob Ingle President 214-333-4543 Did they have a min. amount for an order?
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#2530050 - 08/07/08 07:15 PM
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Not that he told me. They took my $100 with a smile. You do need to call a couple days ahead to place your order.
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#2532285 - 08/08/08 01:39 PM
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Do you have a picture of your finished styrofoam boat? Would be VERY interested to see what your are fishing from!
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#2532471 - 08/08/08 02:55 PM
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Still have to cut a drink cup holder, a place for a small plastic compartment box, and a couple holes to hold rods and then paint it. I am electronically challenged with posting pictures but when I am done I will get the daughter to try and post pictures.
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#2533596 - 08/09/08 06:37 AM
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Great. Hope she can post a pic. I doubt that I'm the only one interested.
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#2533650 - 08/09/08 06:57 AM
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I want to see a pic of it too.
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#2533968 - 08/09/08 09:35 AM
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I can take a picture with my phone if I could forward it to someone to post. Either your phone # or maybe email? My phone is 214-709-7200
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#2534257 - 08/09/08 11:48 AM
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I can take a picture with my phone if I could forward it to someone to post. Either your phone # or maybe email? My phone is 214-709-7200 The simple way is to set up a "Photo Bucket" account. Then send pic. mesg to Photo bucket, and post from there.
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#2534640 - 08/09/08 02:15 PM
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link below.
Edited by Mister Sir (08/09/08 07:04 PM)
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#2534756 - 08/09/08 02:53 PM
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#2534924 - 08/09/08 03:52 PM
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I took the picture with my phone, emailed it to my wife, son downloaded it, and then he put it up here. Don't ask me how?
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#2535170 - 08/09/08 05:53 PM
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#2535196 - 08/09/08 06:04 PM
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please confirm, NO PICTURE? It is showing up on my puter.
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#2535350 - 08/09/08 06:53 PM
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#2536021 - 08/10/08 05:50 AM
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thats really nice looking...you do very good work
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