|
Forums59
Topics1,050,131
Posts14,152,607
Members144,436
| |
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
 Re: new foam pontoon kickboat
[Re: rockhopper]
#4564263
03/04/10 08:15 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 88
sumo
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 88 |
looks good, how much do you weigh, how much weight do you think it will float after testing it out.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
|
|
|
Re: new foam pontoon kickboat
[Re: FISHYSMELL aka bhunter]
#4564269
03/04/10 08:17 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,326
derik d
TFF Celebrity
|
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,326 |
What boat do you have from CA? I wonder if you can add the foam pontoons to the existing frame you already have?
 It's more than the catfish would do.
|
|
|
Re: new foam pontoon kickboat
[Re: rockhopper]
#4567352
03/05/10 11:55 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 88
sumo
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 88 |
what kind of glue did you use to glue the wood to the foam.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
|
|
|
Re: new foam pontoon kickboat
[Re: derik d]
#4568088
03/05/10 04:01 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 261
FISHYSMELL aka bhunter
Angler
|
|
Angler
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 261 |
What boat do you have from CA? I wonder if you can add the foam pontoons to the existing frame you already have? It should I have the Cimarron, the frame lays ontop of pontoons
Favorite Quote "Badges??? We don't need no stinking badges!!!"
|
|
|
Re: new foam pontoon kickboat
[Re: FISHYSMELL aka bhunter]
#4568988
03/05/10 09:00 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,710
StevenNDallas
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,710 |
looks like Lake Fannin cause thats where we'll be Saturday
Last edited by StevenNDallas; 03/05/10 09:02 PM.
Unless you are wearing a grass skirt and sleeping in a ditch and eating only road kill, you too are part of 'the problem'.
|
|
|
Re: new foam pontoon kickboat
[Re: StevenNDallas]
#4569815
03/06/10 01:33 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 893
rockhopper
OP
Pro Angler
|
|
OP
Pro Angler
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 893 |
I will attempt to answer above questions in one post. Sumo- I weigh 220 lbs and after my test float I have decided to extend the pontoons from 4' to 5'-6". At 5'-6", I think it would easily handle someone 250 lbs maybe more. I will still make the 4 footer, but feel the weight limit will be around 150 lbs. For those wanting a bigger float with intentions of hanging a motor on the back, I will have to postpone because of TPWD and Coast Guard fees to get set up. It will cost several hundred dollars and I dont want to make the investment until I get a feel for where this thing is headed. If you want, I can make, say, an 8 footer with oar locks but no motor mount. Sumo again- the glue I use for that is called foamcoat. I really do appreciate the feedback from all of you. The water is getting warmer and if any of you want to test drive my float, I'll be glad to meet you with one somewhere.
|
|
|
Re: new foam pontoon kickboat
[Re: rockhopper]
#4570987
03/06/10 11:30 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 22,997
Wylie Crappieman
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 22,997 |
I like it. I'm 220 right now, and fish from a fishcat. Wouldn't mind having one of those to see how it would hold up to my rough treatment.
|
|
|
Re: new foam pontoon kickboat
[Re: Wylie Crappieman]
#4572094
03/06/10 09:26 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 880
John L
Pro Angler
|
|
Pro Angler
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 880 |
If I werent so pontoon rich right now I would buy one. I think they would be perfect for Lavon dam, Denton creek, some parts of RC, and any where else you can just walk in but dont want a heavy load to carry. Of course you can do the same with a tube but I like having just from my knees to my feet in the water.
![[Linked Image]](http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac192/longfish_bottom/CostaRica0804172-1-1.jpg) PB 110# Sail Costa Rica '04
|
|
|
Re: new foam pontoon kickboat
[Re: John L]
#4573461
03/07/10 05:20 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,136
PEZZ
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,136 |
How wide is it, will it fit in a small truck? I sure do hope so.
|
|
|
Re: new foam pontoon kickboat
[Re: PEZZ]
#4575932
03/07/10 11:53 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 893
rockhopper
OP
Pro Angler
|
|
OP
Pro Angler
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 893 |
Right now its 46"-47". I can modify to any size you need. How wide is your truck bed?
|
|
|
Re: new foam pontoon kickboat
[Re: rockhopper]
#4577518
03/08/10 11:33 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 10,620
chuckwagon
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 10,620 |
Can you have a trolling motor on one of those without getting it serial numbered, inspected, boat-numbered, certified, game warden looked at, and sanctified by the TPW Holy Ghost?
****Sun sinking low....lines baited.....gentle south breeze blowing...you realize.........I AM! .
|
|
|
Re: new foam pontoon kickboat
[Re: chuckwagon]
#4577772
03/08/10 02:05 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,326
derik d
TFF Celebrity
|
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,326 |
If you put a motor on it. . . you know the rest.
It's more than the catfish would do.
|
|
|
Re: new foam pontoon kickboat
[Re: derik d]
#4577788
03/08/10 02:10 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 10,620
chuckwagon
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 10,620 |
If you put a motor on it. . . you know the rest. Baptismal!! Gottcha! 
****Sun sinking low....lines baited.....gentle south breeze blowing...you realize.........I AM! .
|
|
|
Re: new foam pontoon kickboat
[Re: chuckwagon]
#4580499
03/09/10 12:03 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 893
rockhopper
OP
Pro Angler
|
|
OP
Pro Angler
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 893 |
I'm afraid Derek is right about that one.
|
|
|
Re: new foam pontoon kickboat
[Re: rockhopper]
#4614645
03/17/10 03:44 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 9
please bite me
Green Horn
|
|
Green Horn
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 9 |
thats one cool kick boat.
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|
