Easy Jon Boat Float Pods || NO WELDING REQUIRED!!!
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- Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2020
- Project Bottomland Bateau Episode 6:
In this video we are doing an easy jon boat float pod install with no welding!!! Watch as we take you through the whole process of installing these Beavertail float pods in a method you have never seen before. It is really easy, only requires a few small inexpensive tools, and works really well. Stay tuned for more content on this project… we have the last episode of the transom rebuild coming up soon and you do not want to miss it!
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The southern sarcasm makes me feel like I’m watching my own kinfolk on here. Love it
LOL. Yeah we got some funny southern sarcasm for sure! Much more to come.
This method is a total game changer with regard to installation. Great video and thanks for sharing this knowledge!
Glad I could help. Just a cool idea and wanted to try it. Worked out great.
It's good to see you show the bloopers as well as the good stuff,keep it going
Thank you Steve... just trying to keep it real and entertaining. Appreciate you watching.
Finally a video where someone takes you through step for step
I like to break down nice and simple for folks that want to try it out.
I am new to your channel and I want to tell you that I had a great time watching your crazy video and hopefully you make more of these videos and also hopefully that your channel blows up because I think you definitely got great potential. RUclips is supposed to be putting entertainment and educational and I think it fits right in. Good luck with the channel man.
Thank you Alex, I really appreciate that. I love making videos and showing my crazy ideas. I got many more insane ideas coming up soon, I think everyone will be excited about some of the upcoming projects. I really do hope the channel blows up as well so I can afford to do bigger and better boat builds for you guys.
Awesome channel! Videos are great keep em coming
Thanks Mark! Many more videos coming soon! Glad to have you aboard the crazy train... or crazy boat in this case. LOL
Just found your channel while searching for a solution to my same problem. I am also putting an outboard that is too heavy for my jon boat. Figured somebody had a solution, you gained a new follower at the unicorn intro😂😂😂 good stuff man. Looking forward to watching your other videos
Awesome my man, welcome to the channel. The pods will help for sure. I love mine
Found your channel a few minutes ago and I'm already hooked. Just subscribed.
Thanks bud! Glad you are enjoying it. I will have to check out your channel as well, I love watching other youtubers with great minds that think alike! YEE YEE!
Excellent video! I'm thinking about some float pods for my 16' X 50" river bass boat. Further, as a retired law enforcement official, I appreciate the thin blue line, thank you.
Thanks Steve. Glad you enjoyed the video
thanks for the info. looking good.
Appreciate that Rusty Nail. They seem to be holding up well so far. I am going to run them for a year and do a follow up video to see how they hold up long term.
@@SendItJonBoats sound's good , i will be waiting to see . good luck.
Ok I subscribed. Going back in time to see your channel’s history
Welcome aboard!
My floats were tig welded on but I changed the drain plugs to wrench tighten and cut off the 2 handles so nothing for branches to snag ! I like this install and save the $650.00 I paid for tig welding also put traction pads on top if I ever did need to climb in that way on a Lowe 18ft Big Jon !
I don't even have an aluminum boat, why am I even here... well at least I now know how to add floats, how to apply gator glide, and how to paint a jon boat. Great videos lol, got me wanting a boat now just to use this newfound knowledge.
LOL. I am glad you found the channel and sounds like you have the boat bug now! Time to start shopping for a cheapo jon boat! LOL
I have a 14’X60” welded aluminum boat with a tunnel hull and a 70hp Johnson. The outboard weighted the back end of the boat down with the 12 gallon gas tank and batteries in the back of the boat so I did the exact same thing you did to mount them I just did not use sealed rivets and I used 25 rivets per float pod and they are solid! Used a bunch of 5200 fast cure and I can stand on them no problem, great to sit on when in the water and to climb in and out of the boat. Float pods did exactly what I wanted them to ( raised the back end 6” and kept water from coming over transom when coming off plane) after seeing you method I had to try it and do it for myself!
AWesome to hear it went well for you. I really like it so far and it has worked great for me.
New to the channel just got a grizzly 1648 SC. My first “tiny” boat. Get rid of the flapper wheel and try this. I work on aluminum trains this was a game changer for us.
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First of your videos i've seen, loved it! You got another sub !! For installing a rubrail, I bought a cheap pneumatic rivet gun, worked great.
Nice, I need to get a pneumatic rivet gun one of these days. Next time I am at harbor freight I may need to grab one.
@@SendItJonBoats that is where I got mine. Get the bigger size though, the smaller size it will break with the 3/16 rivets, even though it says it's rated for them. Once I got the bigger one, no problems with 3/16 SS rivets. Put over 100 of them in the top cap.
@@fishingismydrug1 Great info. i will definitely give that a shot next time I am doing rivets! Thank you.
@@SendItJonBoats Your welcome Sir!
Used 3M 5200 20 years ago on my 38 foot Topaz. It really does hold forever. If things are clean.
I have heard the same thing James, as long as the install is clean the 5200 seems to last a really long time. These pods are holding up really well so far.
@@SendItJonBoats I was looking for if the pods were lasting. I like the idea of this. I’ve been thinking about pods but welders here are expensive. Just found the channel and love it.
@@SendItJonBoats do you post the material list for the rivet washer bit size. Awesome video sir, I'm going to order these so my son and I can try putting them on our flat bottom boat
Good info🤩👍👍💪
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.
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Thank you for the sub!
Awesome stuff dude. Check out a place called “ wicks” for odd parts with aluminum and the yard store for tooling with rivets. Everything you’re doing is kinda in a way aviation stuff. They way you did it works end of the day man got it done🫡. In the future etch and alodien the metal dramatically help with corrosion. Spread that sealant all over the surface from one end to the other and bolt or cleco squeeze the two surfaces together. Then lay out either a lot of smaller rivets in a checker board pattern and squeeze them in wet with sealer. Or use big rivets and do doublers or strips or metal on the back of your transom no need for washers then. Just watch some aviation sheet metal videos or something prolly. Be better informed for ya than me. Again love your setup dude really wana do the same in the future can’t thank you enough for all the videos dude bravo getter done build buddy! Cheers 🍻
That is mod is super badass. This how the #pocketrocket will support the harley motor forsure.
Pocket will have much larger pods that are getting custom built. Gonna need a lot of pod to float that big ol motor.
Yeah the bloopers could have been a video by themselves!!! That was awesome!!!
LOL... everyone loves the bloopers, that why I include them in every video. Thanks for watching, glad I could make you laugh.
@@SendItJonBoats it also lets people know that it’s ok to goof up even in the simplest of tasks. Great video !!
@@EPGunman You should see the videos before editing.... 10 minutes of video makes for about 2 hours of me cussing, stumbling over my words, saying off the wall stuff... yeah it's entertaining to say the least.
@@SendItJonBoats lmao I can relate!!! One reason I don’t make any type of videos!!!! I would banned quickly because I am quite colorful when I speak lol.
Awesome build!!! Oh my...."Did he just use stainless steel washers?" hahahaha. I did the same on mine, and also used 3M 5200 on the bare aluminum surface. So, no worries in sight👍
Ha Ha... I caught hell on my other channel in the comments everytime I used stainless, so I made sure to point it out in all my new videos. People get relentless in the comments because they know they can't get punched in the mouth.
I noticed holes in my jon boat hull around the factory installed stainless screws in the transom. It appeared that plastic washers were used and probably sealant but it failed over the years. Be very careful!
@@SendItJonBoats I wouldn't have ANY problem standing in your garage with a beer in my hand telling you what a dumbass you are. I do it all the time. Never been punched. Ya just gotta know how to call someone a dumbass without insulting them....it's a skill
@@edstimator1 I've been called worse... You couldn't insult me if you tried. This was an experiment to see if it would work, and it worked just fine. The keyboard warriors and nay sayers don't have the balls to try something different and put it out there on the internet like I do. If it was an epic fail, I would gladly do a video and tell everyone not to do what I did, but that's what experiments are for, to test out different ways of doing things. But who knew that something as simple as putting float pods on the boat would draw out some much controversy!
@@SendItJonBoats Hey dude....I liked it! And I respect your willingness to try something new. You're my kind of guy.
Awesome vids and explanations on the process. Did you use more rivets on the second pod and why? Sorry if this has been explained already. I’m using your method when I do mine as I’ve used 5200 for a lot of crazy stuff and it’s held on like the last fruit of a loon on worn underwear.
I ended up putting eight rivets total in each pod, and I think I added the last few after the camera was off because it was getting dark. They held up great and 6 would have been plenty
I use either nylon or neoprene washers under SS washers to isolate the two metals, but I tend to overkill.
Good tip, I didnt even think of that. May be overkill but if it works who cares! I will add that to the next one!
Great video! I’m looking at doing the same to my 1542 topper.
What size boat is this and are these the large pods?
Those are the medium pods from Beavertail. They worked perfect in my boat.
I would highly recomend getting an air powered rivet puller. Will solve your tight corner pull problems and sooooo much time/fatigue in the long run if you do a lot of boat work.
I've been thinking of making some pods on a matching plate of aluminum that fits to the back of my entire boat's transom.
That would be really cool. I have seen a few made that go across the entire back of the boat and they look great. Should add a lot of buoyancy the back end.
What about a plate on the back side? I have use 3/16" 2" flat in areas like that also got a section of aluminum plate up to 1/4" for heavy stress areas. BTW Looks great. Great job!
I thought about trying a plate on the inside of the transom, but I figured I might as well try it without it since we are experimenting. So far its holding up fine. All that 5200 really stiffened up the transom once it cured. I am going to run it for a year and see what happens and do a follow up video.
You can use duct tape between aluminum and what ever, use it for fuel tankers on truck and trailer frames.
Thats a good idea! This is why I love youtube, yall have given me some great ideas for future builds.
nice vid !!! aluminum hardware can be found in aircraft parts supplier ...
if you go to a small flying club you'll probably score free
Nice tip Jorge... Never knew that even existed. I am going to try to find one near me and see what I can find. Awesome info thank you very much!
How about any fasteners company?
@@frogmanpipes9561 AVIALL will also have such hardware ....good luck !
How did the boat draft before the pods come paired to with them ? Looking into building some for my 14' skiff.
When I put them on I had nothing in the boat so they made no difference. Now that I got it loaded down I can tell it is helping a lot.
What did you do to prep the 3M 5200 for paint? Sorry if you mentioned it in the painting video, but I can’t remember if you said anything about it or not. Love the channel! It’s saved me a ton of time while working on my boat.
Nothing special, jut cleaned and blasted it like it wasnt even there.
The Beavertail flotation pods are back on Amazon I’ve ordered a set for my 1648 Alumicraft
Oh cool, I didn't know they had them back on amazon again! Awesome sauce!
Dave Crowley, I have a 1648 alumacraft, which pods did you buy and how did they work?
Thanks
Looks good to me.
Thanks GreenPig Hunter, cant wait to get this one done and out on the water.
1436 hull? Could you recommend best shaft length? I was wondering if 100" shaft would work for stock 1436? Thanks for informative video-
Please do a follow up video about how the float pods are doing are they still solid is the glue pilling ex.
I am working on a video for it. Log story short, they held up fine, not a single issue.
I have personally used aluminum rivets on a stainless piano hinge on a leaning post. In five years i flipped it up and it fell apart. I wish you luck
We shall see what happens.... Doubt I will even own this boat in 5 years, but even then the 5200 and the paint layer in-between should help prolong it.
I have that drill. Had it for ten years and still works and used as a work horse it will never break. Myn looks like hell I'll send u a pic of u want
I Love my porter cable 18v. Had it for about 7 or 8 years, still works great. Had to buy a new battery on amazon and it works great.
@@SendItJonBoats I never even replace batt lol sure it's time for a up grade but why I used it every day used to drill threw plow studs till drill motor was smoken bout 5 years ago it just didn't quick it's in my box kinda retired but still works!
Question for ya. My hull walls are pretty low on a v Hull 14ft. Would it benefit to add them on a normal boat that isn’t a John boat?
They would help get the back end floating higher.
You can use stainless steel washers and bolts on aluminum with no issues at all if you put a plastic washer in between the aluminum and the stainless or if you can't find thin plastic washers then you can even use duct tape!!! I have worked on and built and rebuilt semi trailers for my whole life and alot of trailer manufacturers will even use just packing tape to put between aluminum and steel or stainless steel. Just as long as the steel doesn't touch the aluminium directly. The reason is when steel and aluminum touch eachother it causes a chemical reaction between the two metals and causes electrolysis and it will turn chalky white and eat away at the aluminum like rust does to steel and before you know it the aluminum will disappear around the steel. And also if you had a big daddy pop rivet gun you could get into those corners better and those blindhead rivets that you used are the right choice for any rivet used on a boat hull and would be my go to for being water tight.
Thanks Jason. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Pretty sure it’s only bad in salt water to mix the metals, I got a jon that had steel bolts in the transom and they were super corroded around the holes that were drilled and tiny pin holes all over where corrosion ate into the transom. The new jon I have was only ran in fresh water and has steel in it for the outboard and rod holder mounts and has no corrosion what so ever🤘🏻🎣 just make sure to always rinse salt water and never Moore it in salt and it will be just fine!
Good points.... and I agree completely. I only say that stuff in videos because the internet keyboard warriors and aeronautical space engineers love to comment and talk crap about using dissimilar metals. When I had this video on my hydro dipping channels I had quite a few nasty comments and emails about it and it got old quick.
If i add these to my boat, would i need to change the boat length on title and registration?
no over the top dramatised theatrics like so many others, great information (i've never heard of 3m 5200, thank you) and funny "guess what has two thumbs and doesn't care ? points at self" that was funny right there, won me over subbed.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching
I’ve heard that the pods can negatively effect steering when using an out board instead of a long tail. Has that been your experience? Do you have any info about that? Thanks
I have never tried it with an outboard so I have no idea
How has this method held up for you so far in use? Rivets wearing out and getting sloppy? Thanks for the great content!!
Holding up just fine, not a single loose rivet and have hit several stumps and boat docks, no issues. Will be doing a follow up video soon.
the entire boat is made with rivets
@@jerrybear3081 exactly
1/8" flat alum stock make great washers. How have they held up with all the water pressures of motor use and such?
Why didn't I think of that.... because im a retard. Good idea.
Is there room between the pods to run an outboard? I don't use mud motors but thinking the benefits of getting on plane quicker and floating more shallow and level would be nice, although I don't remember seeing pods with a regular outboard. Perhaps it isn't noticeable enough to be worth it
They make the pods in different sizes so you can get a size that will allow you to run an outboard if you want. Mine are the medium and on my 1648 I would have plenty of room to run an outboard and not have any turning issues.
I did it the same way but instead of washers I used 1/8 thick aluminum plate I bought 4x8 sheet and scribed the whole inside of the transom and yeah that 5200 is no joke, I run a 25merc 2stroke and there's zero flex anywhere on a 1448 Lowe
😂 ok bruh gotta hand it to ya this is crazy but if anything we try doesn't mean it will not work but different ideas ways and means has a point. and this idea lead me straight to the lightbulb thinking 😂 I'm gonna add to your product I'll probably use them as live wells 🤣
keep up them good ideas and stay safe fish on brother
Thanks John, I thought it was good idea, seems like it's working so far. But we will have to do a follow up video in a year or so when I have run the pods a lot and see how they held up.
@@SendItJonBoats that's great looking forward to see how they work brother fish on
@@johngray2526 Hoping to finally get her out on the water this week, so long as the weather holds up. We got 3 motors to test on this boat before I finally reveal the crazy motor that is going on it! Im so excited.
@@SendItJonBoats cool waiting to see brother oh um someone posted about staying out of saltwater uh I'm more of an salt and brackish water person and yes it's hard to stop corrosion but I'm not about to go plastic 😂 fish on brother
Are your pods still on after 2years? Wanting to try this.
I like your mounting method its simplicity is the selling point you just need to do a very careful job of placement before drilling and putting on that sealant
Yes be very careful when drilling. It's one of those measure 14 times and drill once.
I would have done threaded rivet nuts in the float pods, drilled through holes in the boat, and bolted them on with thread lock, and 3M 5200 in between for waterproofing.
I could have done a lot of things, but I wanted to try this and experiment to see if it will work. It worked.
Hey have a couple questions on float pods ..i have a 14 ft boat and want to put a slightly biger motor will that help??
Yes it will help.
Just wonder if you could also drill small hole on inside & fill with spray foam to help with the Floats???
It wouldn't add any extra floatation, it has been tried before and all it does is give moisture a potential place to get trapped and either water log the foam or start molding.
keep on bolting pods to boats guys! as a fabricator i love to see yall pull into my driveway after you've ripped them off.
Thanks for the words encouragement Dustin. Appreciate you watching the video.
@@SendItJonBoats i like your channel bud. I've just fixed some "bolt on" versions as well as cut the bottoms open to get the pitch right. The angled bottom you got going on will cause the boat to porpoise uncontrollable. Unfortunatly one pod profile doesn't fit every hull but Beavertail does not care about that. Best thing to do is to go have a quality fabricator build a set of pods specifically designed for your hull.
@@DustinApple Any advice going forward ??? because I have not been able to find any reliable source of information about what angle and height the pods are supposed to be, so I just went with what Beavertail said in the instructions. But that makes sense they are just out to sell pods, they could care less if they actually work or not.
@@SendItJonBoats there's some personal preference involved. Flat and flush is my favorite witch gives the most floatation but hinders turning a lot. For most cases the front of the pod being flush and the back of the pod 1/2" above will allow it to retain moderate turning. It's also popular to mount the pods 3/4" from the bottom. That step will allow the water to break suction from the bottom of the pod and will be sportier to turn. It almost retains the same manners on pad that way. The problem with your current setup is the bottom angle is to great. Water suction will want to pull the pod down. It will want to lift the nose uncontrollable to the point to where when you get on pad the front will crash hard into the water and begin a violent porpoise. Ive learned this lesson the hard way. No amount of trim angle will help.
@@DustinApple Thanks for finally steering me in the right direction.... no one ever has good info on how the pods affect performance. Does running a longtail mud motor make any difference or does this just apply to outboards and short tails?
“Uhhhhh...I’m not going to follow the instructions.” If aliens land and ask you to take them to your leader just say “Speaking!” YeeYee!
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A 3/4 inch hole saw in 3/16 inch aluminum plate will make perfect washers.
Very good idea! Why did I not think of that!
@@SendItJonBoats That's what the internet is for ! we get great ideas from EACH OTHER !!
I like it. I turned to youtube to see if anyone had tried something different cuz fuck cutting an access panel. best idea yet with the rivots. but..... now that you have run it.. how'd it do??
It did great and I love it! I will be doing an update video soon and I want to cover some float pods myths as well because everything I read online I found from experience was false.
@@SendItJonBoats Sweet, looking forward to it
Bro video is great on question tho what are those things hanging behind you when talking ?
I was filming in my hydro dipping shop, and the things on the wall are called speed shapes... they are just samples of the hydro dipping patterns we have. If you want to check out my hydro dipping channel it is ATF Hydrographics. We use those speed shapes all the time to test out new patterns and designs.
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Rivet packs usual show what size to drill for the head.
Yeah... if your a smart man and dont throw the box away.
Man I added those to my boat by welding year ago and they have been fine and I thing they work to a degree. However, I want to now add a Hunt Deck to the rear using the pods to complete that build. I look on RUclips and no one has done this. Any advice you can give please reply. I have access to Aluminum welding and will buy necessary aluminum to make this work,
Pretty simple, cut some aluminum to fill in the gap between the pods, and weld er' up!
Would these work on a 1436 Jon boat
How much flotation does that give you? How much cubic feet of volume do they add?
I am not really sure on the math part or volume part, hopefully someone smarter than me can help. I know that I can but a 250 lb motor on the back, plus me at 240, and my buddy who is about 180 on the back of the boat and water barely comes up to the top of the pods. So It does add a good bit of flotation.
Wonder how these would work on a 17ft bass tracker? I hate how low the back of the boat sits in the water.
Would probably work great, I highly recommend them. Helped my boat not squat in the back and they ran fine.
So are the pods still attached to the boat after 2 years?
I think my drain plug is offset to the right side. May have to make float pods according so they don't block drain !
Yeah don't want to block the drain, you would always take it to a welder and have a new one put in.
Make your own alu washers with Hole saw..any thickness /size ya want
Genius.... why didn't I think of that!!!! DUH!
How have these held up for you over the past 7 months? Wanting to do the same but not sure if I should have a shop do them or do them myself
They have held up great, not a single complaint. I am working on a follow up video this next few weeks since there has been so many questions about them.
5200 is some serious stuff it can be removed with a lot of prying and a special solvent.
It is really strong, I like that stuff.
I would like to see the finished product with motor on the water to see if any interference with tight turning?
Im running a longtail mud motor, the pods wonts affect anything for turning. On an outboard or short tail mudmotor you would have to measure before you installed them so it wont mess up your motor turning.
Is your boat 36” or 48” wide? I’m thinking about getting small float pods to help with the weight of my new 15hp Mercury. I’m afraid that my 1436 isn’t wide enough. I will only have 14” between the pods.
I have a 48 inch bottom. You can get the smaller pods for a 36 no problem.
I use a "pivot head rivet gun" to rivet inside small enclosures.
There would be plenty of room to use it inside a boat and much easier to use than that large one.
Where were you last year when I needed you? I didn't know that tool existed until you mentioned it and just looked it up. Add to cart! Thanks for the tip.
A air rivet gun can fit into the tightest of places. Harbor Freight carries them for a really cheap price too. I won't use the oversized hand operated guns anymore. Yeah im air powered spoiled. Lol
BTW I'm a sheetmetal layout guy of 28 years I've put in my time of "working hard" now I mostly "work smarter" 😆
What did you do with the drain holes in the pods ??
I put drain plugs in them. Hasn't Leaked yet.
You could have used an aluminum plate the size of your floats as a stiffener insteadof washers. Just a thought.
Looks good.
That's actually a good idea, I did not think of that.
@@SendItJonBoats I'm an engineer but not a good painter.
I binge watched your build videos and you gave me some great ideas for my boat.
Send it!
@@markjob7736 Heck yeah man, send it!
You’d put a plate on the inside of the boat? That would evenly distribute the stress right ?
What thickness would you suggest ?
@@stumblin_bummblin9774 1/4 " to 3/8" thick
Would that work on Aluminum bass boats?
Sure would. Been on over a year and not a single problem.
If someone is freaking out about the ss washers and their holes are lined up just get a piece of aluminum flat stock from Home Depot and run a single piece for all three rivets. Glue them on and run your rivets.
That is a really good idea! Thanks for sharing.
What are the rivets for whenn the adhesive is what's doing the work ?
Extra strength and to hold the pods in place while the 5200 cures. That stuff takes days to set up!
@@SendItJonBoats ok, thank you. My boat has storage boxes on each side that are welded in. I would have to cut access holes in each to get to the inside of the transom for the rivets (or bolts if I did it that way). As much as i like the adhesive concept, and even have the 5200 on the bench.....might be stuck with finding a welder. But I'm still thinking as I have to cut holes to get to the old waterlogged floatation foam ...... thank you. Pls keep up the great video's!
Thinking about building a boat
Do it, so much fun... and lots of cussing, throwing things, being broke.... bunches of fun.
Any update on how it held up after a year?
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Did an update video. There ya go
Hey man where in GA are you located?
Oxford
question, what do these help with? stability?
No, they only help keep the back of the boat riding higher in the water. They do not add any side to side stability. Need to make the boat wider to do that.
I've thought of this many times. Usually about 3:15 AM but I've never seen it done. It worked???
LOL The best ideas come late night hours and in the shower! Yes it worked really well. I love it!
@@SendItJonBoats Fantastic! The build looked pretty pro. I liked it.
@@edstimator1 Thank you!
Could you stand on them mounting the pods like this?
I do it all the time, stand on them jump on them, drag the whole boat by the pods. They are stuck on there forever.
So doing this
It is worth it. I love my pods.
I had a set of floats tig welded on my 18 ft Lowe Big Jon. I think it weakened the metal and the one float is tearing away and will leak. I'm probably going to add pieces of aluminum diamond plate to the inside installing a new set on a 16ft boat.
ohhh thats not good. Sometimes the welder overheats the metal and it can weaken it a lot.
How's the install holding up?
I'm about to order some for my boat and am torn on what method to stick them on with.
Holding up amazing and they work great. I cant recommend them enough. I have drug that boat all over the place by the pods, picked it up, rolled it over, hit stumps, smashed into boat docks... still holding on just fine.
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Good deal, thanks for the reply.
Mine is bolted on with stainless steel nuts and bolts and sealer
cool
Hello, I'm a recent subscriber just working my way through your library. I'm learning a lot, so, thanks for that. I apologize in advance. Plenty of people have already made plenty of comments about the stainless screws in aluminum. I'm still gonna add mine. If you're aluminum, and somebody ran a stainless steel screw through you, well, you've been screwed. The good part, is that since it's a stainless screw, it won't leave a mark. So nobody else has to know that you've been screwed.
I have a question; what is the collection of colorful, sort of gourd shaped things, hanging on the wall behind you?
BWWAAAHHHHAAAA that was the funniest thing I have heard all day! I am so screwed! LOL Thanks for joining in Bob, glad to hear you are enjoying the videos.
@@SendItJonBoats I would still like to know what those colorful things are that are hanging on your wall. 😃
@@bob2161 Oh sorry, I missed the last part of your question. Those colorful things are called speed shapes. I own a hydro dipping shop and we use those plastic speed shapes as samples for new patterns and customers can look at them. Since the weather has been so crappy lately I have been filming inside the shop when I can to stay warm. I also have a hydro dipping channel as well, where I do weekly hydro dipping videos. Channel is ATF Hydrographics, or All Things Fun Hydrographics.
@@SendItJonBoats thanks for the response. I've looked them up and now I know. I will have to check out your other channel after I've caught up on this one. I'm learning a lot.
It seems we have similar senses of humor. I have to ask about this channels name. The term "Send it", to me, conjures the image of a spotter and a, let's call him a ballistic projectile delivery specialist (keep the algorithm happy), laying prone, on some ridge top. When I picture that, and the unicorn mounted warrior in your intro hollering "Send it", well, it's pretty hard for me to not giggle and grin. (How's that for a run on sentence?) Is my imagination on track or has it jumped the rails?
@@bob2161 You are absolutely on the right track! I like pew pews and going fast so put the two together and ya SEND IT!!!! LOL
I am really curious on how well the pod mod job is holding up ?
I have been working on a way to install a set of these pods on my 18 foot starcraft. I will be hitting sub. On your channel.
They are holding up fine and I love them. I am working on a follow up video so I can show everyone how they have done. I get asked about them daily!
@@SendItJonBoats that is awesome to hear on both parts . Can't wait to see the video.
What was the ballpark price tag on those pods ? I think you mentioned in the video on where you got them from but not sure . I am thinking about making a custom set for my boat but it would depend on the price of buying prefabbed pods .I appreciate the reply send it Jon boats .
@@ferrellcat5860 NEw update video is out now. I think I paid about 320ish after shipping for mine.
@@SendItJonBoats thanks for the Info . I already watched it the day you uploaded it .
How are they holding up?? I am thinking about putting a fan drive on my 1238 jon!!!!
Holding up great, I would do it again in a heartbeat.
@@SendItJonBoats Awesome love love love your videos!!!
@@bobbyyoung7836 Thank you so much, glad you are enjoying the videos. Many more fun ones to come
We’re those the small pods or the medium?
Those are the medium size.
Any update after a few months use? No errant float pod drifting in the lake?
Nope, they are still on there, and holding up really well. I would do it again in a heart beat. I got an update video coming soon.
@@SendItJonBoats what size engine did you squeeze on it and what was the clearance like?
What size float pods did you end up using? I see that beaver tail has three options available.
I used the medium size. They fit perfect for my 1648. if my boat was wider I would have got the Large pods for more floatation.
Ok cool, I have a 1648 as well. I’ll order the medium. Thanks for the info
@@casanova2xm No problem, good luck. I am sure you will love them. I love mine.
@@SendItJonBoats would the medium size work well with a 1436 or should I use the small ones? More flotation the better but room for the engine is another story
@@nate4036 You would have to measure how much room your motor needs to turn fully from side to side, then figure out which one will fit and allow it to turn without smacking the pod
How did the 5200 hold up on the run
Holding up great. Not a single issue and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
If stainless electroalis is issue, paint the washers, with special gell coat or just paint. Fiber glass’em .
Great idea
Nice job only complain I have is it ain't my boat
For the right price it can be your boat LOL.
Did you mention where to buy those pods ?
Yes, I got mine from amazon, but a few places sell them. Cabelas, Backwater, Beavertail
You love those damn memes, dont ya?
Yup, but I had to quit putting as many in the newer videos because people apparently don't like it.
How many rivets did you end up using
8 on each pod.