It looks like you guys have the boat worthy for floating. Id suggest possibly finding water access to finish the remaining with the boat in the water. You'd also be able to see the buoyancy change as you work to complete the build
Pontoons have a tendency to nosedive when moving forward in swells compared to traditional hulled boats. For this reason, I would be very careful about having a sliding glass door at the front of the build. You may even want to have a small 2 or 3 foot wall at the bottom before the glass starts, which would still give you access but prevent a swell in the front from smashing the glass or from water getting inside if you’re driving with the door open
If you’re only going locally I’d say just beef up the trailer you have with better supports for all 4 toons to displace the weight better. The strongest part of the pontoons are where the vertical welds are. There should be a baffle/wall there. No sure if that’s how these toons are but I’m assuming they do. If you’re going long distance I’d go overkill on a new trailer. Possibly a triple axle. With how heavy this is looking. All camper pontoon and 2nd level pontoon boat all use light weight materials to build them and still end up being very heavy. There is a massive difference between a cheap trailer and a good trailer. A bigger beam trailer is what you sound look for. Hope this helps 👍
I know it would feel like going backwards, but I would highly consider using galvanized steel studs on the structure. It's 1/3 the weight and doesn't rot or warp when it comes into contact with water. I am certain part of your decision making process was cost, but it would be a whole lot easier to cut weight out now than after you've installed some of the more expensive items like windows, doors etc only then to realize it doesn't structurally float. I'm a big fan of your channel so no matter what I am cheering you on. I'm a commercial GC so if you have any questions shoot them my way.
1st off, I'm glad to see it's a TOYOTA kind of group😂! I can't wait to see your finished product and then to watch all your videos - good luck, be safe🥰
maybe weld more aluminum to the trailer it thicken it and extend the part that holds the actual pontoon. you could also add a piece that goes horizontal to add more support
Hey i love your vids The house might not be level when its floating. like the jack might level the flooring but when afloat it might change one way you can fix it is by furnishing after measuring the affect of weights on different spots while floating and like mark the center of floatation so that the house is level in the water idk if ive explained it properly so ye looking forward for the next vid already.
I would put the boats on Boat stands its a tedious process moving the trailer up then using a second one to hold the boat while you shimmy the boat onto the stands. or get a crane to lift it off and put it on stands. its a pain the the butt but I've done it.
To save on weight, I would’ve built it with 2x3’s and probably wouldn’t have did the 3rd layer on the floor. It seems a bit overkill. Just my thoughts. Project is looking good and I am looking forward to seeing yall complete it.
You should cut the wood down to create a lighter structure. Cedar is a much better wood to use. The wood you are using probably has a lot of water in it still. It will take time to dry out. It still is a too heavy construction method.
I think that the boat would sit very low in the water, but would be fine, on a river, a calm lake. I don't think you'd want to use it on windy days, with any type of high seas. Using regular lumber is heavy. That's why they use lighter wood to build boats. I don't think you'll find better plywood. But, the framework is where the majority of the weight is. Too bad my uncle isn't still around . He was an engineer. Built boats for a living. Any kind you wanted. I never was around his business. Never learned.
You did a great job framing the main structure, but between the multi layer floor and the building structure itself being over built I think you're going to have a big problem with weight. It will be interesting to see how it floats, but you're probably close to the max weight for the toons and you're not even done with construction, let's hope I'm wrong, good luck
Those toons also look like a small diameter which drastically reduces flotation capacity from a typical diameter for a house boat. I would launch the boat and measure the waterline front and back on the pontoons as it is now. Then do the math to figure out how much additional capacity there is until you reach the minimum freeboard. I'm concerned the toons are too small for the current plans.
Unfortunately the Red oak plywood you used is interior plywood and will delaminate over time when exposed to the moisture. Make sure you have "tongue weight" before you start to move the boat, otherwise you're going to be in for a WILD ride. You'll need to be careful it looks like you might already be exceeding the floatation capacity for the pontoons like someone already suggested you probably should have used metal studs, and the thinnest plywood possible. Just look at any travel trailer build here on youtube for more ideas. They aren't mistakes they are learning adventures!!
Tried to tell them after the last video that they needed to seal all that decking. Can you imagine how much it will weigh when the wood is water logged.
I’m a RUclips engineer wouldn’t it have been better if you offset the 2 platoons in the middle. Pushing one closer to the front of the boat the the second one closer to the rear? Less drag ifff you had a powerful enough engine to go on a plane and gives you room for a grey and black tank?
If water gets in pontoon the foam will sook it up and you create a new problem. More weight that you will not be able to get rid of. That why they don't put foam in them to start with.
All Boston whaler boats have filled with closed cell foam but I’m also not an engineer so you might be right just worth something to look into for sure
You guys know what the buoyancy factor is? I see a LOT of weight going on. I know the metric measurements are for calculating. 1 litre of air will lift 1kg of weight. 10cm³= 1kg of displacement
It looks like you guys have the boat worthy for floating. Id suggest possibly finding water access to finish the remaining with the boat in the water. You'd also be able to see the buoyancy change as you work to complete the build
Good luck! Can’t wait to see if it floats. I would personally test that before adding much more weight to it.
You should get some steel square tubing and reinforce that trailer to fir your needs.
Pontoons have a tendency to nosedive when moving forward in swells compared to traditional hulled boats. For this reason, I would be very careful about having a sliding glass door at the front of the build. You may even want to have a small 2 or 3 foot wall at the bottom before the glass starts, which would still give you access but prevent a swell in the front from smashing the glass or from water getting inside if you’re driving with the door open
If you’re only going locally I’d say just beef up the trailer you have with better supports for all 4 toons to displace the weight better. The strongest part of the pontoons are where the vertical welds are. There should be a baffle/wall there. No sure if that’s how these toons are but I’m assuming they do. If you’re going long distance I’d go overkill on a new trailer. Possibly a triple axle. With how heavy this is looking. All camper pontoon and 2nd level pontoon boat all use light weight materials to build them and still end up being very heavy. There is a massive difference between a cheap trailer and a good trailer. A bigger beam trailer is what you sound look for. Hope this helps 👍
I know it would feel like going backwards, but I would highly consider using galvanized steel studs on the structure. It's 1/3 the weight and doesn't rot or warp when it comes into contact with water. I am certain part of your decision making process was cost, but it would be a whole lot easier to cut weight out now than after you've installed some of the more expensive items like windows, doors etc only then to realize it doesn't structurally float. I'm a big fan of your channel so no matter what I am cheering you on. I'm a commercial GC so if you have any questions shoot them my way.
1st off, I'm glad to see it's a TOYOTA kind of group😂! I can't wait to see your finished product and then to watch all your videos - good luck, be safe🥰
maybe weld more aluminum to the trailer it thicken it and extend the part that holds the actual pontoon. you could also add a piece that goes horizontal to add more support
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Hey i love your vids
The house might not be level when its floating.
like the jack might level the flooring but when afloat it might change
one way you can fix it is by furnishing after measuring the affect of weights on different spots while floating and like mark the center of floatation so that the house is level in the water
idk if ive explained it properly so ye
looking forward for the next vid already.
Great video. Keep the videos coming!
Could definitely watch hours of your vids, amazing content and cant wait to see what more you have in store
My only thought is using house framing methods is way heavy. Using metal studs, may have been way lighter
Looking good hope all goes well
Should have used steal studs cut weight in 3/4
Bro this is so dope, I hope to live at sea one day.
You will if you really want to and work hard🔥😊
Aas far as the squashing pontoons go, you may need to cut into and weld baffles
How could RUclips hide this from me for a hour😡 I love these vids so much🔥
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Was waiting eagerly for this video ❤
Great video ❤
I would put the boats on Boat stands its a tedious process moving the trailer up then using a second one to hold the boat while you shimmy the boat onto the stands. or get a crane to lift it off and put it on stands. its a pain the the butt but I've done it.
To save on weight, I would’ve built it with 2x3’s and probably wouldn’t have did the 3rd layer on the floor. It seems a bit overkill. Just my thoughts. Project is looking good and I am looking forward to seeing yall complete it.
I just watched your whole RUclips in like 2 weeks and I seen your last one was a month ago😢 I need you to upload weekly please! 🙏 😅
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You should put a barrier between the treated lumber and the aluminum.
Get rid of all of it and just use those inflatable temu tents 😂
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What computer software are you using for the drafting?
@slpn-9093 He said in an earlier video it was Google Sketch
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You should cut the wood down to create a lighter structure. Cedar is a much better wood to use. The wood you are using probably has a lot of water in it still. It will take time to dry out. It still is a too heavy construction method.
The first question: what is the load rating for those pontoons? If it will be fine once it’s floating then just put it in the water.
If it is too heavy, then rebuild it like an RV with an aluminum frame.
I think that the boat would sit very low in the water, but would be fine, on a river, a calm lake. I don't think you'd want to use it on windy days, with any type of high seas. Using regular lumber is heavy. That's why they use lighter wood to build boats. I don't think you'll find better plywood. But, the framework is where the majority of the weight is. Too bad my uncle isn't still around . He was an engineer. Built boats for a living. Any kind you wanted. I never was around his business. Never learned.
You did a great job framing the main structure, but between the multi layer floor and the building structure itself being over built I think you're going to have a big problem with weight. It will be interesting to see how it floats, but you're probably close to the max weight for the toons and you're not even done with construction, let's hope I'm wrong, good luck
Those toons also look like a small diameter which drastically reduces flotation capacity from a typical diameter for a house boat. I would launch the boat and measure the waterline front and back on the pontoons as it is now. Then do the math to figure out how much additional capacity there is until you reach the minimum freeboard. I'm concerned the toons are too small for the current plans.
Damn dude his back drop looks like he’s in Mark Robers warehouse, lmfao.
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Buy a bigger trailer. You can cut/weld buy it’s faster to buy the right thing
Unfortunately the Red oak plywood you used is interior plywood and will delaminate over time when exposed to the moisture. Make sure you have "tongue weight" before you start to move the boat, otherwise you're going to be in for a WILD ride. You'll need to be careful it looks like you might already be exceeding the floatation capacity for the pontoons like someone already suggested you probably should have used metal studs, and the thinnest plywood possible. Just look at any travel trailer build here on youtube for more ideas. They aren't mistakes they are learning adventures!!
Tried to tell them after the last video that they needed to seal all that decking. Can you imagine how much it will weigh when the wood is water logged.
I’m a RUclips engineer wouldn’t it have been better if you offset the 2 platoons in the middle. Pushing one closer to the front of the boat the the second one closer to the rear? Less drag ifff you had a powerful enough engine to go on a plane and gives you room for a grey and black tank?
Great video! I wonder if you could fill the pontoons with expanding spray foam to help stiffen them up while helping with buoyancy
If water gets in pontoon the foam will sook it up and you create a new problem. More weight that you will not be able to get rid of. That why they don't put foam in them to start with.
All Boston whaler boats have filled with closed cell foam but I’m also not an engineer so you might be right just worth something to look into for sure
I think even a rudimentary weight/displacement calculation could have saved you a lot of heart ache, good luck
Just put it in the water bud
You guys know what the buoyancy factor is? I see a LOT of weight going on. I know the metric measurements are for calculating. 1 litre of air will lift 1kg of weight. 10cm³= 1kg of displacement
I wonder if they even calculated this?
put it in water
keep it up
Salvage to Scenic
Way, way, way too heavy for those pontoons
Just get a new trailer....
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