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As always, another amazing creation by Mr. Elkins! I'd love to build one of these to keep in my van to go fishing in the ponds and lakes here in Georgia! Compact and light, fast and manuverable! Thanks for sharing your ideas!
This one I would love to try, especially for a short trip to some nearby islands. As others have mentioned, I too would love to see you upscale one of these into a mini-houseboat!
Very cool! That looks so relaxing, after all the work is done! My kind of pleasure, just silently oozin' around the lake watching the sun go down and observing the wild life. Great job!!
Another great upload! Your videos are so inspirational, relaxing to watch and always funny. Keep up the great work! I live in the Netherlands now and think maybe this spring is the time to make one of your designs to get on one of the many waterways here. Great!!!
Paul, Thank you for sharing your videos on RUclips you are bringing hope to a broken life. And Faith, hope, and with love to a broken spirit like mines. I'm full of creativity because you reminded me that you doing have to have much to experience a great life all you need to have is a great mine with heart to make it happen and just do it like Nike thank you Paul once again and may God bless you always only he can amen.
Small improvements as you go :) Speaking of improvements. Would there be any significant gains if you added say a 100-200w marine solar panel to it and charge as you're out and about? From what I can see you have the space for one decent sized panel at the front and the controllers can't be that heavy neither. Price will be an issue considering the cost of this build but let's ignore that for now..
Paul Elkins I have started my design for my Coroplast Orca from Jaws build around 12 foot.. Thank u for the inspiration. Being a Halloween fanatic I always wanted to do something for the water. Now I shall. Good luck in future projects.
That's so cool. I bet if you sprayed even a half inch of foam on the outside, that would raise the boat out of the water a few more inches and insulate you from cold water. Keep up the great work.
you sir are my hero!! blew my mind for sure!! I'm already building two small canoes for me and my bro! now some electric motors and a radio are coming😁 👍
Wow man I wish we were friends, watched a few of your vids now and have loved every one! Intelligent, inventive, and thrifty my kinda dude. thanks for sharing!!!!
"Get the f*** outta my way!" Classic! Love this boat! Building one of your coroplast shelters in woods behind my house to escape my family every once in awhile! You are truly an inspiration, sir!
+gumbygoalie61 Thanks Gumby. My wife frowned on the Eff word but that's how it is on Lake Union, with all the drunk Yacht pilots.Send pics when you finish the shelter. Will include them on my website.
+Paul Elkins I surely will! I have nightmares about coroplast as I was in the printing/signage business for 25 years! But your creativity with coroplast is incredible.
Well done, and a fun project. I hear you on tweaking a back. Never used to give my back a second thought until I got into my 40s. I love building stuff (a lot of boat projects as well) and have to keep in mind how I'm going to bend and how much stuff weighs. Now if we could just get big batteries down to 5 or 10 pounds that would be nice. Be safe, keep building.
I wonder if anyone else notices that this whole scene looks like something from NCIS. The basement and everything looks just like Gibbs'...and he's buiding a boat.. and he looks like Gibbs...Mind blown.
For the leaky seal at the back try ge 100 percent silicone caulking as it's 100 percent water proof and it sticks to coraoplast great I also glue coraoplast with 3m plastic emblem adhesive it melts the pieces together thanks paul
+VitalityMassage Ya because the weight of the water and movement wouldnt tear that flimsy material in half... Would love to see him try/fail and have to bail out and swim to safety. That would make me laugh.
+Cynical Zombie You'll see.. Paul can make the sub strong using 2x4s pressing against the sides and silicone sealing each seam. It'd be powered by a bicycle type chain and sprocket system and go 25 mph!
lmao hahahahahahahaha when u hit the horn and said (GTF out of my way)for when big boats get in my way lol to funny ....real nice boat love watching your videos keep up the GREAT WORK!!!
Hi Paul, love your videos, what would you suggest to a youngster who wanted to make his living tinkering around with electronics and motors? Should he find a skilled tradesmen and work under him or pick up odd jobs and learn as he goes?
That would a great idea for that small river fishing, big lake not so much. One good wave and oops your in the drink, lol I have been thinking of a small boat just to get off shore, about 50 - 100 yards, sometimes just where the fish are.
+Edwin Dueck My other boat, same hull but smaller and lighter with 1.2 hp gas outboard does well in 18" waves. I'm a light guy though. I'm also wanting to install two fish poles up front angling out. Nice for trolling.
+spudhead Presently it leaks more than I like. I've installed a fuel primer bulb to act as a bilge pump, which works but I'm wanting to solve the leak issue. Soon. What 'issue do you have if any? Not sure what you meant.
Gas pliers to make electrical connections? Remind me to get you a good pair of Electricians pliers for Christmas.Cool boat. Always like peeking in on your projects, its just that part with the gas pliers killed me. =)
+Paul Elkins Sorry Paul. Mechanics slang. Proper term is Adjustable Pliers. Back in the days when almost all cars used carburetors, those pliers were often used to attach and release the clamp that connected fuel lines for a car's engine. At about the 1:42 point of your video, you're shown using a pair of Adjustable pliers to attach, what appears to be, some kind of electrical connector. They're the silver pliers you reach for that are closest to the camera.
+DeanMk1 Aha. You're talkin about my piers. I have a pneumatic rivet gun, which is not that common, so I was thinking 'Gas pliers? Hmmm, am I missing something?' Too funny.
+Paul Elkins I've used those...heck, I've worn them out several times! Pneumatic Rivet Guns are essential if you're repairing your 40 foot trailer, or the box on your straight truck.
Why do you make the bottoms flat? Seems like it would be a more comfortable ride if it was tapered. Then again I know as much about boat building as I do rocket surgery.
Hi Paul, I instantly subscribed when I found your channel, the stuff you do is really creative, anyways, I am very interested in the "sparky" coroplast boat, I have an old trolling motor in my shop, as well as lots of knowledge of electronics/mechanics, and I wanted to know what would be the best way to contact you about the plans for the boat, especially length and width wise, I really appreciate what you do for the creator community, and would like to say thanks!
I'm so obsessed with watching these videos! The creativity is insane!
I always am happy to see you upload a new project, thanks for making and sharing.
Your videos and your comments making me smile my friend. Thank you for the video. Keep building your projects.
As always, another amazing creation by Mr. Elkins! I'd love to build one of these to keep in my van to go fishing in the ponds and lakes here in Georgia! Compact and light, fast and manuverable! Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Too awesome! I love the silent boats you make. So peaceful. Thanks for sharing!
So bloody awesome! Makes me smile to see you take 'er for a run.
Brilliant creation as always. Thank you for sharing!
Cute little boat! Looks like a fun project!
"Get the fuck outta my way" hahaha
Love your work Paul.
This one I would love to try, especially for a short trip to some nearby islands. As others have mentioned, I too would love to see you upscale one of these into a mini-houseboat!
Very cool! That looks so relaxing, after all the work is done! My kind of pleasure, just silently oozin' around the lake watching the sun go down and observing the wild life. Great job!!
Ahhh your boats are always inspiring works of art.
Another great upload! Your videos are so inspirational, relaxing to watch and always funny. Keep up the great work! I live in the Netherlands now and think maybe this spring is the time to make one of your designs to get on one of the many waterways here. Great!!!
thanks for making and sharing great work!
I love this! You're so inspiring to create!
Great job bro.
I really enjoyed watching this.
Nice boat.
Be safe.
You have many of my ideas that I have dreamt of in reality.
Paul, Thank you for sharing your videos on RUclips you are bringing hope to a broken life. And Faith, hope, and with love to a broken spirit like mines. I'm full of creativity because you reminded me that you doing have to have much to experience a great life all you need to have is a great mine with heart to make it happen and just do it like Nike thank you Paul once again and may God bless you always only he can amen.
Paul, you go my water rich friend! I have stumbled onto your yhath channel. Love the success you have! Carry on! Best of luck!
Fantastic project. I was really surprised. Congratulations. Thanks for sharing. Greetings.
well done , looks great , and clean too. 👍
Lost it at the horn part + the casual "and that's how that works" lol
I did have a little bicycle squeeze horn but after almost getting mowed over by some yahoo I upgraded to a car horn. It's hard to ignore :)
Small improvements as you go :) Speaking of improvements. Would there be any significant gains if you added say a 100-200w marine solar panel to it and charge as you're out and about? From what I can see you have the space for one decent sized panel at the front and the controllers can't be that heavy neither. Price will be an issue considering the cost of this build but let's ignore that for now..
Anything is possible. My butt gets numb before the battery dies, so...
another winning idea thanks for share mate
Inspiring, fun, creative. love it.
Fun build thanks for sharing.
very cool homemade boat, paul...
Paul Elkins I have started my design for my Coroplast Orca from Jaws build around 12 foot.. Thank u for the inspiration. Being a Halloween fanatic I always wanted to do something for the water. Now I shall. Good luck in future projects.
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Cool build Paul. Quite too
That's so cool. I bet if you sprayed even a half inch of foam on the outside, that would raise the boat out of the water a few more inches and insulate you from cold water. Keep up the great work.
great job man. really nice boat. I want one just like it.
This is your best looking coroplast boat yet.
you sir are my hero!! blew my mind for sure!! I'm already building two small canoes for me and my bro! now some electric motors and a radio are coming😁 👍
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Wow man I wish we were friends, watched a few of your vids now and have loved every one! Intelligent, inventive, and thrifty my kinda dude. thanks for sharing!!!!
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a great project for me and my son to work on during the holidays
I'm still working on the plans John. Soon...
not that im aware of. i did attach the wood transom to the coroplast on my electric boat but it was difficult to seal.
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"Get the f*** outta my way!" Classic! Love this boat! Building one of your coroplast shelters in woods behind my house to escape my family every once in awhile! You are truly an inspiration, sir!
+gumbygoalie61 Thanks Gumby. My wife frowned on the Eff word but that's how it is on Lake Union, with all the drunk Yacht pilots.Send pics when you finish the shelter. Will include them on my website.
+Paul Elkins I surely will! I have nightmares about coroplast as I was in the printing/signage business for 25 years! But your creativity with coroplast is incredible.
Nice work!😊
awsome job !!
Well done, and a fun project. I hear you on tweaking a back. Never used to give my back a second thought until I got into my 40s. I love building stuff (a lot of boat projects as well) and have to keep in mind how I'm going to bend and how much stuff weighs. Now if we could just get big batteries down to 5 or 10 pounds that would be nice. Be safe, keep building.
+drez20001 Thanks Drez. I'm with you on the batteries. Maybe lithium batteries will diminish in price soon.
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I love it when u said "get the fuck out of my way" that was awesome I want to see more tho
Ok That was fun to watch.....especially the horn! hehe get the ........
That is awesome!
good job !
I wonder if anyone else notices that this whole scene looks like something from NCIS. The basement and everything looks just like Gibbs'...and he's buiding a boat.. and he looks like Gibbs...Mind blown.
spot on:)
Next on my project list. :)
For the leaky seal at the back try ge 100 percent silicone caulking as it's 100 percent water proof and it sticks to coraoplast great I also glue coraoplast with 3m plastic emblem adhesive it melts the pieces together thanks paul
Love it!
We've seen boats before Paul. When is the submarine coming?
+VitalityMassage The materials he uses wont make a submarine.
+Cynical Zombie Yea, well, tell him Paul! Tell him how you can make a submarine! (stupid zombie!)
+VitalityMassage LOL!!
+VitalityMassage Ya because the weight of the water and movement wouldnt tear that flimsy material in half... Would love to see him try/fail and have to bail out and swim to safety. That would make me laugh.
+Cynical Zombie You'll see.. Paul can make the sub strong using 2x4s pressing against the sides and silicone sealing each seam. It'd be powered by a bicycle type chain and sprocket system and go 25 mph!
I love it!
hey paul can you plz give us a update on the boats i love the boat videos and bike camper videos thanks
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Cool design
lmao hahahahahahahaha when u hit the horn and said (GTF out of my way)for when big boats get in my way lol to funny ....real nice boat love watching your videos keep up the GREAT WORK!!!
I want one now!
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started as almost a failure looking video turns out to be a rather good boat.. thumbs up!
thats awesome
Hi Paul, love your videos, what would you suggest to a youngster who wanted to make his living tinkering around with electronics and motors? Should he find a skilled tradesmen and work under him or pick up odd jobs and learn as he goes?
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what lake is that? that little boat amazing, love the horn XD
very quiet and user friendly lookingdid not seem to bother the birds either:)
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If u can help us out with how to do the motor connections and stuff that would be awesome!
That is such a great material
. How is it sealed so water does not come inside.
I like it. hey can you make a pedal boat? just like that small?
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That would a great idea for that small river fishing, big lake not so much. One good wave and oops your in the drink, lol
I have been thinking of a small boat just to get off shore, about 50 - 100 yards, sometimes just where the fish are.
+Edwin Dueck My other boat, same hull but smaller and lighter with 1.2 hp gas outboard does well in 18" waves. I'm a light guy though. I'm also wanting to install two fish poles up front angling out. Nice for trolling.
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when are you releasing the plans? Im waiting, as I also have an issue with the weight of the boat this is a great idea.
+spudhead Presently it leaks more than I like. I've installed a fuel primer bulb to act as a bilge pump, which works but I'm wanting to solve the leak issue. Soon. What 'issue do you have if any? Not sure what you meant.
Gas pliers to make electrical connections? Remind me to get you a good pair of Electricians pliers for Christmas.Cool boat. Always like peeking in on your projects, its just that part with the gas pliers killed me. =)
+DeanMk1 What are gas pliers Dean? I use wire stripping pliers.
+Paul Elkins Sorry Paul. Mechanics slang. Proper term is Adjustable Pliers.
Back in the days when almost all cars used carburetors, those pliers were often used to attach and release the clamp that connected fuel lines for a car's engine.
At about the 1:42 point of your video, you're shown using a pair of Adjustable pliers to attach, what appears to be, some kind of electrical connector. They're the silver pliers you reach for that are closest to the camera.
+DeanMk1 Aha. You're talkin about my piers. I have a pneumatic rivet gun, which is not that common, so I was thinking 'Gas pliers? Hmmm, am I missing something?' Too funny.
+Paul Elkins I've used those...heck, I've worn them out several times! Pneumatic Rivet Guns are essential if you're repairing your 40 foot trailer, or the box on your straight truck.
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It's surprisingly speedy for such a short boat.
I need this
How do you take the steering off the motor and transfer it to the steering wheel. I am looking to make one of these. Thanks
How do you make those zip-tie(?) holes waterproof?
Paul, your videos and designs are great. did you know your website is down?
4:51 LOL
"that's how that works" hahaha
I think it's time to build the yacht! LOL
How much does it approximately cost to make this boat without the cost of the motor or anything; just the hull
What did you make your boat out of
Why do you make the bottoms flat? Seems like it would be a more comfortable ride if it was tapered. Then again I know as much about boat building as I do rocket surgery.
How's your "big boat" avoidance system working for you? LMAO, Mano, thanks for the chuckle!
"If a boat comes in your way..."
*Honk*
"Get the fuck outta my way" xD
you should add a voltage meter so you can tell when its going to die
that's cool
How did you wire the motor like that
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Hi Paul, I instantly subscribed when I found your channel, the stuff you do is really creative, anyways, I am very interested in the "sparky" coroplast boat, I have an old trolling motor in my shop, as well as lots of knowledge of electronics/mechanics, and I wanted to know what would be the best way to contact you about the plans for the boat, especially length and width wise, I really appreciate what you do for the creator community, and would like to say thanks!
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Is that the lake by the Black Diamond Bakery? Looks very familiar! (I grew up in the area. Now live in Ballard).
I'm not sure Mitchell. This is lake Union where I do most of my filming. Just North of downtown Seattle.
using this method would it be easy enough to make one of these for 2,3 or even 4 person one of those
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+Paul Elkins hahaha get the F%$# out of my way! Well done, love your builds, very inspiring.
Anymore interest in the boat to make plans available Paul?
How did you make the motor
how are you working with that material? or how did you form the hull?
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