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#5202829 - 08/16/10 08:22 AM
another foam boat
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sorry guys I had to removed the pictures of the folding boat, i hope to have them back up soon.
Edited by sumo (08/27/10 08:42 AM)
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#5203474 - 08/16/10 11:49 AM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: sumo]
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Registered: 01/28/02
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Loc: Wylie,Tx
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Can't get photos to open. Any way to upload them thru photobucket?
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#5203738 - 08/16/10 12:52 PM
Re: another foam boat
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That looks sweeeeeeeeetttttt
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#5203882 - 08/16/10 01:26 PM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: BassFever]
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#5204390 - 08/16/10 03:58 PM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: NacogdochesBassm]
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How heavy, how big, how much $??
Edited by BassFever (08/16/10 03:59 PM)
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#5206202 - 08/17/10 06:45 AM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: BassFever]
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It is 6’ long 4 ‘ wide and 1’ thick. I would guess it weight about 60 to 70 pounds, the material cost is less than 200 bucks plus a lot of time. This boat could be built lighter and cheaper, it just depends on what you wanted . The folding feature adds cost and weight, i am currently working on another design that should cut a little of the weight and cost.
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#5206251 - 08/17/10 07:16 AM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: sumo]
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Do you use a trolling motor or flippers or paddle or ........all of the above!
Would it be easy to register if you used a trolling motor?
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#5206261 - 08/17/10 07:26 AM
Re: another foam boat
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I would think that you could use any or all of the above, I actually built a transom last night , I am also working on a design to shorten a trolling motor , and I am toying with the idea of making a right side steering stick or making foot controls to steer the motor so that my hands will be free for casting, I haven’t decided yet
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#5206264 - 08/17/10 07:29 AM
Re: another foam boat
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in the past we have gotten sumular boats registered in VA, they are classified as a homemade boat and are titled as such,i think in all we have had about 4 homemade boats registered.
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#5206748 - 08/17/10 10:12 AM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: sumo]
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That is cool....
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#5208241 - 08/17/10 03:39 PM
Re: another foam boat
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That's One Sweet Transformer!!!
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#5208688 - 08/17/10 05:31 PM
Re: another foam boat
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#5208859 - 08/17/10 06:14 PM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: sumo]
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It is 6’ long 4 ‘ wide and 1’ thick. I would guess it weight about 60 to 70 pounds, the material cost is less than 200 bucks plus a lot of time. This boat could be built lighter and cheaper, it just depends on what you wanted . The folding feature adds cost and weight, i am currently working on another design that should cut a little of the weight and cost. I would luv one with a transom. What ya got cooking?? Folding isn't something that would be high on my list though.
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#5209235 - 08/17/10 07:57 PM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: BassFever]
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That's a pretty cool float. I like the hinge. Why didnt I think about a hinge!
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#5210239 - 08/18/10 06:41 AM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: BassFever]
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The folding feature is something that I done because I wanted to see if I could build a boat that could be transported on the racks of a ATV or in the bed of the UTV’s . I am currently working on 2 other non- folding boats that have a little simpler design but still protect the foam for being torn up on rocks and river bottoms, they should cheaper to build and lighter, they should have a cleaner more finished look, I plan to build these boats with transoms and battery racks ,
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#5210660 - 08/18/10 09:28 AM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: sumo]
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The folding feature is something that I done because I wanted to see if I could build a boat that could be transported on the racks of a ATV or in the bed of the UTV’s . I am currently working on 2 other non- folding boats that have a little simpler design but still protect the foam for being torn up on rocks and river bottoms, they should cheaper to build and lighter, they should have a cleaner more finished look, I plan to build these boats with transoms and battery racks , Bingoooooo... I'm in
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#5212276 - 08/18/10 03:43 PM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: sumo]
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The folding feature is something that I done because I wanted to see if I could build a boat that could be transported on the racks of a ATV or in the bed of the UTV’s . I am currently working on 2 other non- folding boats that have a little simpler design but still protect the foam for being torn up on rocks and river bottoms, they should cheaper to build and lighter, they should have a cleaner more finished look, I plan to build these boats with transoms and battery racks , I'd like to see the one with the transom too. Let me know when you get through building it.
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#5228661 - 08/23/10 06:46 AM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: sumo]
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I am about half way done with the first of the non-folding boats. I have the frame built, with motor mount. I also shortened a trolling motor the overall length is about 3 feet. I am working on relocating the speed controls and the steering to the right of the seat ,will post some pics of the progress if anyone is interested.
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#5229251 - 08/23/10 10:26 AM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: sumo]
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I am about half way done with the first of the non-folding boats. I have the frame built, with motor mount. I also shortened a trolling motor the overall length is about 3 feet. I am working on relocating the speed controls and the steering to the right of the seat ,will post some pics of the progress if anyone is interested. Interesteddddddddd
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#5229764 - 08/23/10 12:49 PM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: BassFever]
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I talked to the Virginia department of game and inland fisheries and this is what I found out. I can build a boat I have to sign an affidavit stating that I am the builder of the boat . I then have to provide receipts for the materials and photos of the boat, they will then issue me a homemade title and a hull id plate to attach to the boat, Is this the same in Texas.
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#5232522 - 08/24/10 07:06 AM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: sumo]
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Edited by sumo (08/24/10 07:14 AM)
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#5232699 - 08/24/10 08:19 AM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: sumo]
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SOOOOOO AWESOME!!!! Good Job man, they both look great.
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#5241975 - 08/26/10 03:48 PM
Re: another foam boat
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What do you make your frame out of and where do you get it? Not trying to copy you, I'm working on a trailer project and like they way that steel looks and welds, it seem like it would be fairly strong and light weight too...
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#5242482 - 08/26/10 05:09 PM
Re: another foam boat
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Sumo, where are you located?
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#5244214 - 08/27/10 08:45 AM
Re: another foam boat
[Re: MR™]
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it is electrical conduit. it can be gotten at lows or home depot. it is a little hard to weld, it is also galvanized so be careful if you weld it.
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