How to build a skiff boat in 24 hrs
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- Опубликовано: 12 янв 2025
- Join me as i build / transform / recycle this old sailboat into a skiff power boat in less then 24 hrs! Yes, in 24 hrs time I build a unique , one of a kind skiff boat and take it on the ULTIMATE test run to the Bahamas! Yes, you read right!! I travel, crossing from Florida to the Bahamas on this home built skiff! How will the skiff do? Will this boat make it? This is a 2 part video and one that is for the books! 24 hrs to build and the clock starts NOW! Thanks for watching and be sure to checkout some of our other builds! Cheers!
Music by Epidemic Sound
Sailboat hull is a Flying Scott 20' long
Outboard is a 1988 Johnson 25 hp converted to 35 hp
I had an idea to do something like this, but I’m limited with my physical condition. One day I’ll find someone that can go pick one up for me.
Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to see 2nd video.
I can't tell you how appreciative i am that this video is not a short. Those things are such a let down and creators seem to love them because it's lots of views quickly and easily. I'd just go to tik tok if I wanted to watch shorts. I want to see real videos, thanks for uploading one this morning
Thanks for sharing Michael, full length vids are hare to pump out when it's not your full time gig. :/ I wish i could dedicate serious time into higher quality edits/ more vids, but I struggle just to put out a vid every 3-4 weeks as it is. I work with minimal equipment and old out dated laptop/software so the process is a challenge to say the least. The shorts for me are a way to keep you guys in tune with some of what goes on, And the truth is that " views" from shorts and vids really are not too important to me, I create and share because I truly enjoy the process and I love hearing from you all and the feedback I recieve and if one person is inspired to start their own project from a vid I do, then it's 1000% worth it. I'm always hungry to improve and this keeps me on my toes and working my mind! Cheers and I know you'll dig the next couple vids! (theyre in the editing process!).
@@diywaterworld yeah I get all that. Thanks for taking the time to explain. My videos are horrible lol I get what you mean working with old stuff, I did it all on my phone. Anyway I appreciate you and your content have a good weekend
@@michaelosmon Thanks Michael, I appreciate you as well bud and taking the time to give feedback as you always do. Have a great weekend as well!
Agree 100%
I’d like to see longer videos. Content this good deserves it. Very enjoyable to watch.
Awesomeeeeeee.. The Flying Scot will actually be flyingggggggg... Enjoy Forest..
Thanks Maurice! And most definitely haha, up up and away it goes! How's your custom skiff doing?! Getting good use of it?! Cheers!
@@diywaterworld Indeed my friend, using it constantly.. Currently planning making it into a bit of a cat.. Better speed and getting it a bit higher up on the water.. Whenever your on Curacao you should visit..
Man I want build my own boat after watching this love ya videos be safe out there
Thanks so much Chris and hell yeah! Do it buddy!!! 💪🏼
Great BUILD!
Thanks so much Bill! Cheers!
Awesome video. Pure fun!
Thanks Earl! If we’re not having fun then what’s the point right?! Cheers!
Fun project! Looking forward to part 2!
Thank you Mark! It’s a fun skiff indeed and I think you’ll like part 2! It’s packed with a ton of building / adventure! Cheers!
Man. Love the build so far.
I'd cut up a truck topper and make a small cabin but that would of taking more time.
Can't wait for part 2.
I love the idea Steven! I saw a viral photo years ago of a panga with a tipper and totally forgot about it until you mentioned the same concept. I’m 100% going to incorporate this in a future build! Cheers and thanks for the idea!
Wow! Just found your channel and have started checking out the older videos like this and I'm blown away by your talent and creativity! I can't wait to watch all the awesome content! This channel will be huge one day soon!
Even in my area there are often old sailboats for sail cheap - I just never considered a conversion project!
Hi Wayne, haha, well it sounds like a great project! Where are you located? A collab perhaps?! I'm digging your channel! Cheers!
That canopy though 😆 freakin high class
Great job 👍
Im digging that shade structure!
Haha, right?! That's my buddy Barney's, him and his son/crew take creativity to a whole new level. They're mad scientists on a whole other level! :)
What a great project. Keep the great videos coming.
Thanks so much Lance! I hope you like the end result! Cheers!
Glad you’re back on YT. I love all the cool projects you do! Let me know on the next build I’ll swing by and help out!
Thanks so much Josh! And hell yeah buddy, that would be awesome! I've been wanting to checkout one of your skiff builds too, maybe we can get together and do a vid on your process / visions when you build a boat?! Cheers bud, lets talk soon!
I respect the hard work you put into this and am looking forward to the next build 😊
I really look forward to your new videos.This is the kind of thing I like to do also.I like the way you envision something then make it happen.Good luck with your channel.
Thank you for sharing this Richard ! I’m stoked to have you here watching the vids and for your comments / words of encouragement! Cheers!
Love your videos. Looking forward to part 2
Thanks so much Brian! It uploads this week! Cheers!
I wish you would take an old Express Cruiser, like the one in the background, and convert that into an offshore center console fishing boat.
There are a lot of old Express Cruisers laying around here in Florida that need a new job.
Thanks John! I like the way you think! You’re 1000% correct, there are so many great donor boats out there and an Express makeover would be fun indeed! No telling what the future holds! Cheers
I converted a 17ft sailboat into a fishing boat, similar but I left about 3 inches of the keel and glassed it in for steering stability.
BUT, as a sailor (of bigger sailboats) I have always been told and read “sailboats are displacement hulls and cannot exceed the rated hull speed by much or they will roll”. I put a 3.5hp on my sail/fishing boat but saw you put a 35hp… it didn’t seem you had any stability issues at higher speeds and it didn’t roll) “your sailboat probably had a rated hull speed of about 8 to max 10mph).
I will try a 9.9hp next..
Thanks for your crazy low cost ideas for boating… what great fun
Love this channel
That’s music to my ears! Cheers and thank you for joining us!
Looks like a blast, I still need to paint that dolphin so we can to a Bahamas trip
Thanks buddy and heck yes, that would be a fun trip! Get that thing painted so we can plan it!
@@diywaterworld we moved to Tallahassee and I don't really have anywhere to paint it, do you know anyone in this area that paints boats?
@@ggoodmanbike oh no kidding! I actually know quite a few painters up there. Shoot me a text and I’ll connect you. I replaced my phone a little over a year ago and no longer have your contact. Talk soon 👊🏼
That is sick dude, can't wait for pt 2
Thanks so much! I think you're going to dig the next Part! Cheers buddy!
Good job
Fully torqued!!!
Haha, glad you liked the vid / build! Cheers!
Another epic build!
Thanks buddy! We gotta get Project Pottcake Update back up here soon! Everyone wants to see that pup!!
Can’t wait for the next video!
Thanks Tony! It’ll be uploading next week! Cheers!
Love that.
Got hold of an old, besten up shark 24 sailboat I am looking to convert.
Cant decide the horsepower it should get and if I will leave a bit of keel for tracking on it.
You night have an Suggestion for me?
I am experienced with sailing, sailboats and making both a fishing boat out of a 17ft sailboat (similar to the video) and turning a 26ft sailboat into kinda houseboat I lived on for a winter (Mobile Bay to Tampa) so…
First, I like your idea of the “bit of keel”. I did that on the 17ft’er for steering stability.. the 26ft’er I cut the 1 in thick steel keel down to 1 ft and powered it with an 8hp I had… I wish I had used a 15hp.
I HAVE BEEN TOLD AND WARNED I had to consider “rated hull speed” of the sailboat because sailboats are NOT plaining hulls but are displacement hulls which use water as friction to hold the boat’s stability… and will roll over at higher speeds. HOWEVER, this video reveals at least, a smaller sailboats with a bigger motor CAN operate safely well over “rated hull speed” which was probably 8-10mph max for that boat.
Good luck.
Another awesome project. I've thought of doing something similar, but always wondered about the hull stability and its ability to get on plane, but these hulls are strong, cheap and easy to find, so you really can't go wrong. Cheers from Tally.
Thanks Karl! Glad you like it, and right on! I’d highly recommend building a similar hull into a skiff. With some easy mods they are capable of quite a bit. This boat in particular is actually quite stable and has a really shallow draft. Runs well with small hp and that’s my favorite part. And you’re 100% right, super solid and well built 💪🏼 cheers buddy!
Good video! That’s a build I have always thought of doing 🤙🏼
Right on! You should build one! And yes, this hull design begs for a build like this. Cheers!
very cool!
Been waiting for this one!
Thanks buddy! Me too, the ride back video is going to take the cake! Haha
LOVE THIS CHANNEL
Thanks Dhane!! I’m Happy to have you join us! Cheers!
You have a link to that mask/respirator that you use...... Enjoyed the video!
I have a Macgrefor 26M that gas a 50hp on it. Wish you made a video on the Mac 25 you converted to skiff.
Hi there, man I would have loved to. But about a year ago, shortly after putting some videos out and really trying to grow the channel, I lost ALL of my hard drives/footage of past builds due to my home/sailboat sinking. I lost everything I own in an instant. Included in that was the Macgregor build. It was all Heart breaking to say the least and one of the main reasons I was "offline" for months. I have a couple clips floating around and will see what I can dig up to at least show you the end product. Cheers!
@@diywaterworlddamn sorry to hear about that! What size outboard did you put on that Mac25 and what speeds were you getting?
@@JiggyC thank you buddy, I appreciate it. i had a 20hp Mercury 4 stroke on it, it rode like a semi-displacement hull. Cruised around 10-11 mph Topped out not much higher , I think around 13-14 mph . I did once put a 30 Hp Yamaha on it and it was able to cruise around 20 mph
@@JiggyC this ones for you buddy! ruclips.net/user/shortseq4w2QFjyJ0?feature=share also, on my channels homepage, the banner photo is this skiff. 25’ McGregor turned into skiff . I’m digging up some photos and a short video I have, I’ll post it in my “community “ section of my channel. Keep an eye out! Cheers!
Nice !
Thanks Michael!
The area looks familiar . I'm in Port St Lucie
Right on, youre right down the rd! Cheers!
Awesome 👌 242
Yeah buddy! Nothing like the 242! Cheers!
Do you think you could put an adjustable hydrofoil on the back of that boat?
What's the Cool big boat in the background?
What kind of grinding disk were you using in the rear transom’s grind
Im converting my Catalina Capri 14.2 sailboat into a skiff do I need the Keel? Or take it out?
How did the Mac 25 work out since it has a displacement hull?
Hi Steve, it worked out like a dream! If you checkout my Channel Shorts , I just posted some video of it. Also today I made a post w photos in the “Community” tab on the channel homepage. Check it out and stay tuned for an upcoming video ! Cheers!
Here you go…. ruclips.net/user/shortseq4w2QFjyJ0?feature=share
Oh, Hell Yes!!!!
Thanks Jeff! Glad you're digging it!
Finally got my engines, ready to go fishing brother?
Ok, how are you out in the Florida sun without a hat on!! My bald head would burn!
Send it!
Haha, full send for sure buddy! cheers!
There’s giving away for free I think it was on Craigslist or offerup a blue one just like that down here in Miami
Heck yeah, thanks for the heads up! Hopefully whoever scoops it up does something cool with it! Cheers!
@@diywaterworld 💯
YAAA!!
Thanks Howie!!!!!
👍👍👍👍👍
It's not a keel. it's a centerboard.
This is not build. This is restoring
Why do you look like Hondaprojason 😅