Pond Prowler 8 'Monster' Conversion | Plastic bass boat

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  • Опубликовано: 17 дек 2024

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  • @TinyBoatNation
    @TinyBoatNation  2 года назад +39

    *I'll give it away for 10K likes!*😁
    Get this boat kit here: tbnation.net/products/pond-monster-plastic-boat-kits

    • @dacountryone
      @dacountryone 2 года назад +3

      Wow...thats really nice bro.
      I jus got done with my pelican intruder 12 about a month ago.
      Nothing on your level but I am proud of it being my first and only build.i get alot of compliments on it.
      I wish I could share photos and short video with you,I don't have Facebook or any kind of social media.

    • @rodiebobwilliams1330
      @rodiebobwilliams1330 2 года назад

      That's tinyboat slutty, and I licked ettt!..lol .Nice job sir..Especially that bass..

    • @lstaples007
      @lstaples007 2 года назад +1

      Hell yeah...U got mine👍

    • @justcallmeDiesel
      @justcallmeDiesel 2 года назад

      Let's gooooo!

    • @koreywilliams4570
      @koreywilliams4570 2 года назад

      I wanna build myself one eventually.

  • @danmayes4657
    @danmayes4657 2 года назад +5

    "THE ONLY THING THAT SEPERATES ME FROM A LOT OF THEM IS LUCK" Luck favors the prepared. Keep up the good work. Your an inspiration for so many.

  • @obaits3225
    @obaits3225 2 года назад +12

    I’ve been looking at one of these that’s been sitting in my grandpa’s backyard for a while but none of the conversions I had seen had been this professional you guys have inspired a new build thank you

    • @agentorange2554
      @agentorange2554 Год назад

      Those little plastic boats rock. I power mine with a trolling motor and cruise all over on it. The Sun Dolphin 8 footer I have is unbelievably stable and gets into shallow water like a champ. I thought about mods for it, but the most it needs is bolt on stuff for what I use it for. Take it out on the water, you'll see.

  • @johnhamilton9229
    @johnhamilton9229 Год назад +2

    All the skills you throw down to catch fish with class. You fricken rock.

  • @joshuakoonce5096
    @joshuakoonce5096 2 года назад +2

    I’ve watched your videos for like 2 years and now I’m building my own John boat. I just got to say keep up the good work.

  • @zoffinger
    @zoffinger 2 года назад +3

    I am seriously impressed.

  • @jonstevens802
    @jonstevens802 2 года назад +3

    It is amazing what you can turn a little boat into. You are an artist in every sense of the word.

  • @slickmouf879
    @slickmouf879 8 месяцев назад +1

    You earned my subscription. building out a bass raider right now. props to you for how far you’ve come and your artwork and love for art, one Love, brother.

  • @vieuxacadian9455
    @vieuxacadian9455 Год назад

    Albert Einstein once said " Imagination is more important than knowledge" . T Rosevelt wrote " the man in the arena " . Both apply with Your efforts . Kudos . You get a well deserved Louisiana " Bon travail ! Tres bon ! Magnifique !

  • @Strangernightg
    @Strangernightg Год назад

    Whoever told you that you couldn't do it , not only am I glad you proved them wrong but had it been me i would have told them too go bleap themselves because me personally am tired of hearing people telling people that they can't do something , you know what I'm saying !!! Anyway , this was an epic video , making the boat and putting in the your hard work . Thank you for sharing this video !!! 💯🙏😇✌️🙌💪😄✌️👍

  • @Gokywildcats11
    @Gokywildcats11 Год назад +2

    Job well done. Like to see this look like a small pontoon with rails around it and small door on either side

  • @caseyhopkins6032
    @caseyhopkins6032 2 года назад +3

    Just stumbled across this video. No doubt you have a creative mind. I have built a few river jet boats now, and have always used the Eva decking with lines. Now I’m thinking I need to redo mine. Great work man!

  • @austinreeves3300
    @austinreeves3300 2 года назад

    Dude that’s the sweetest build I’ve ever seen on one of those

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  2 года назад

      Appreciate it

    • @austinreeves3300
      @austinreeves3300 2 года назад

      @@TinyBoatNation your welcome been watching your channel for a long time now I’ve used some of your ideas in my aluminum vhull and on a center console I just picked up but I have no where near the skill that you do your a true master artist at what u do and a inspiration to any one that watches your channel keep up the amazing work

  • @nickdennis8075
    @nickdennis8075 4 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for recognizing the artist that are locked up ❤❤

  • @wisdom2001
    @wisdom2001 2 года назад

    If you are ready, you don’t have to get ready… good job on being prepared and open to everything.

  • @lstaples007
    @lstaples007 2 года назад

    Perfect for throwing in to ponds and no wake lakes... no trailer needed, just put.it in the truck bed... awesome man!

  • @drbosb
    @drbosb 2 года назад +2

    Well, I didn't know this could be done to an 8ft plastic boat, but bravo, once again you rose to the challenge! It looks great! I want to take a 10fter or a Pelican 12fter and 'Tiny Boat Nation' It! Well done! I get what you mean about natural artists versus machines. Another awesome build! You make it look easy!

  • @tommyellis8273
    @tommyellis8273 2 года назад

    This thing is perfect size for the ponds around my house. Such a badass little build

  • @jeffreylocke8808
    @jeffreylocke8808 2 года назад +1

    Cool design of the leaping bass and splash of water image the bass made.

  • @kandloutdoors
    @kandloutdoors 2 года назад +1

    I’m glad you have the ability to think of these things for the rest of us. 😂

  • @artlife6210
    @artlife6210 11 месяцев назад

    Beautiful project guys! those little plastic dinghies are cool and nearly indestructable as well as stable...it would be cool to see a 16 foot version of one lol

  • @minisaxena284
    @minisaxena284 Год назад +33

    Two years later this motor is going strong ruclips.net/user/postUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite

  • @ReasonablyMotarded
    @ReasonablyMotarded 2 года назад +1

    I bought a roundabout because of this channel

  • @4ryanthomas
    @4ryanthomas Год назад +2

    Absolutely amazing! Thank you for documenting your creativity! I wish I could do this!
    Well done!!

  • @turneynicholas
    @turneynicholas 2 года назад

    I love the channel and the idea behind it. Not very many Bass boats are set up for multiple conditions but a modified tin can is and can be optioned for any situation they see fit

  • @TRay-PGH
    @TRay-PGH 2 года назад

    Bro, just came across your channel.. i'm sooooo Impressed.. i exceed the weight limit and my wife won't get on this lil piece of love. but oh so awesome.. Keep up the great work

  • @jonathansmith1180
    @jonathansmith1180 2 года назад

    Looks nice, that tiny boat is packing alot of features for its size.

  • @DIXIECRAWLER13
    @DIXIECRAWLER13 Год назад +1

    Those boats are both so sick

  • @KayakDIY
    @KayakDIY 2 года назад

    This is such a great video!
    That craft looks like a blast!

  • @chipsterblack7950
    @chipsterblack7950 2 года назад

    Love this build....been looking at getting a pond prowler for awhile. After seeing this it's a go

  • @caseymoser6010
    @caseymoser6010 2 года назад +23

    You could take 4 inch PVC about 6ft long glue and cap the end and attach them to the side of your boat as pontoons for increased stability! You could also add a Schrader valve to each pontoon and fill them with compressed air for alot more buoyancy! PVC can handle thousands of psi of air, even though you wouldn't need that much lol

    • @charleswareham3776
      @charleswareham3776 2 года назад +12

      Buoyancy is about water displacement. Compressing the air in a sealed chamber does not make it any more buoyant

    • @danh8751
      @danh8751 2 года назад +5

      And still pvc is not recommended for air compressor use. Explosions at pressures over 135 pounds

    • @Gokywildcats11
      @Gokywildcats11 Год назад

      How would you attach the PVC to the side of the boat

    • @Gokywildcats11
      @Gokywildcats11 Год назад

      Like to see this made

    • @Gokywildcats11
      @Gokywildcats11 Год назад

      Is there a video how to attach the pvc to the side of the boat

  • @Castro00
    @Castro00 2 года назад

    Bro I just ran into this video...WOW you have some serious skills! That fish logo!

  • @spencermanson9399
    @spencermanson9399 2 года назад +3

    This would be a serious weapon for pond hoping in my area... currently dumping 16ft valco into ponds. i can only fish the ponds on weekends to access the ramp, but this would allow me to fish the ponds anyday of the week

  • @jdthomp15
    @jdthomp15 2 года назад

    Really intrigued by this build! Fun little boat for my family's small lake in Northern WI

  • @DB-yj3qc
    @DB-yj3qc 2 года назад

    I've had my Pond Prowler for many years, I like it better than the other boat's I had in past. Now my Dad's 16ft pontoon boat has advantage's for bigger waters, but the pond prowler hasn't been to bad even on a few rivers even.

  • @travislee273
    @travislee273 2 года назад

    Amazing how stable they are. The foam in the hull is water logged on mine and I’ll stand on the edge of it with no tipping. Definitely got my drive going to get mine rebuilt

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  2 года назад

      Replace the foam

    • @travislee273
      @travislee273 2 года назад

      @@TinyBoatNation first thing I’m doing to it. Thanks for this build though.

  • @jasonbourgeois9764
    @jasonbourgeois9764 2 года назад +1

    I'm glad I talked to you in the welding

    • @jasonbourgeois9764
      @jasonbourgeois9764 2 года назад +1

      ,

    • @jasonbourgeois9764
      @jasonbourgeois9764 2 года назад +2

      Something like a little swim platform on the back and you could strap up cooler to it. The cooler would add reserved valency on the back to counter the weight of the batteries.

    • @jasonbourgeois9764
      @jasonbourgeois9764 2 года назад

      You could weld it up out of aluminum

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  2 года назад

      Thanks!

  • @txdrmr
    @txdrmr Год назад +1

    I know I am late to the comment section here but I did have a suggestion for your artwork. I etch and carve quite a bit and the Dremel Stylo is a game changer for intricate detailed work like what you did on the fish/water feature. The line width is insanely thin and really allows you to do incredible detailed work. As you mentioned, the bits vary in width with some allowing lines like 0.5 mm, 0.7mm and probably finer. I can only imagine what you'd be able to do with one of those! Love the channel, content and all your work. Hope to be customizing my own 12-14' here soon!

  • @chrisevatt950
    @chrisevatt950 2 года назад

    Great to see different kind of builds..

  • @larryfinch1529
    @larryfinch1529 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely Awesome!!! Im hooked ! Just bought a pond prowler 90 yesterday for 150 with a minn kota 30# trolling motor! Only issue is a small crack on top left( silicone?) And i suspect water logged foam. ( its HEAVY)

  • @thepauldixonOC
    @thepauldixonOC 2 года назад

    The artwork that you did really is impressive....great job on that!

  • @rodiebobwilliams1330
    @rodiebobwilliams1330 2 года назад

    Wait I just saw the eyes (caps) and wondered how you would level it!) Awesome sir!

  • @gregoryoppenheimer99
    @gregoryoppenheimer99 2 года назад +5

    I'd be really interested in what you could do with a kayak. They have become so grossly over priced, for a "fishing" model. I have a sit on top, non-fishing cheaper pelican, 10ft. I'd be super interested to see what you could do with one. Keep up the good work, love that your not afraid to fail and do something differently for the community.

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  2 года назад +4

      Coming up next

    • @gregoryoppenheimer99
      @gregoryoppenheimer99 2 года назад

      @@TinyBoatNation 👍 The biggest downfall for me and what I think makes people the most uncomfortable is storing your crate behind you, and having to turn around. Looking forward to seeing your work.

    • @northbaybassanglers1068
      @northbaybassanglers1068 2 года назад

      Best cheapest fishing kayak I bought is a lost creek pro angler 12 peddle drive. It was like 1800. Still a lot. But better priced than most other brands. And it’s an amazing kayak as far as strength, weight, and it’s superrr sturdy on the water. I can’t flip it

    • @2aamerica329
      @2aamerica329 2 года назад

      Look up the Rick skiff and most people will fiberglass them.

  • @frankiegilmore617
    @frankiegilmore617 2 года назад

    I like that I may build one I fush in kayaks. But I like the way that turned out. Cool!

  • @adwhite804
    @adwhite804 2 года назад +1

    Both are kinda nice .. excellent craftsmanship sir.
    But I dig the OG boat..just cuz it looks like it feels like a pro boat. And has all the storage I'd need

  • @phizzik7507
    @phizzik7507 2 года назад

    That's one bad ass Pond Prowler. Nice work!

  • @kevinbraner828
    @kevinbraner828 2 года назад

    Your builds are sick

  • @Kevin-gh1cn
    @Kevin-gh1cn 2 года назад

    Came out nice. I need a small boat I can hail along when I'm pulling my camper. Was looking at a canoe or kayak but prowler might be an option too

  • @crusader2372
    @crusader2372 2 года назад

    Man that is awesome. Great vid. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @drewjohnson6172
    @drewjohnson6172 2 года назад

    Standing without dying,,, a plus,, great content

  • @mickeydelight
    @mickeydelight 2 года назад

    This is such an awesome build! Totally do-able for the average Joe!

  • @mikeburgess4188
    @mikeburgess4188 2 года назад

    I've had a 8, and they are pretty stable. used mine on st.johns river in Florida

  • @SB-jv6ie
    @SB-jv6ie 2 года назад

    Wow, love that TINY boat!

  • @guylaraway6102
    @guylaraway6102 2 года назад

    That is the perfect size for me to hit some of the smaller ponds and lakes in SE Michigan. Time for this old man to start searching parts and a base vehicle.

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  2 года назад +1

      Check out our store! We have the parts there

    • @guylaraway6102
      @guylaraway6102 2 года назад

      @@TinyBoatNation I will. Love your vids.

  • @Scottsmi8899
    @Scottsmi8899 2 года назад

    Awesome build video, I would love to have something like that so I could throw it in the back of my truck and go fishing for a day

  • @muskybites505
    @muskybites505 2 года назад

    They are expensive but the one piece Bass Hunter is the Cadillac of plastic catamarans. Love the vid

  • @ForesterFire
    @ForesterFire 2 года назад +1

    It's cool to have all electric boat. I would look for a way to keep it charged with solar while in storage, like lay a panel on the deck. I wonder if there is a cart or wheel system for these boats like the ones for kayaks to help with launching

    • @dwilly587
      @dwilly587 2 года назад +2

      I saw a video last night of a guy that has a dolly system for his trailer. I’ll look it up

  • @jerry60k
    @jerry60k 2 года назад

    Love all the builds, this would be a perfect backyard boat.

  • @edwardclark3980
    @edwardclark3980 Год назад

    Brother you have some mad skills. You make it look easy. Hey I know if not subject related. But I noticed your tool organization in garage. For Milwaukee stuff. I'd love to see what you did, a little closer.

  • @justcallmeDiesel
    @justcallmeDiesel 2 года назад

    So glad you made this video man. Kudos on such a killer job.

  • @mcola6397
    @mcola6397 2 года назад +1

    Awesome job Mike 🤙🏾

  • @user-xh9vf9pt5w
    @user-xh9vf9pt5w 2 года назад

    You can put foam shop mat on the floor , looks great nice job

  • @TreeDivision
    @TreeDivision 2 года назад

    Your so badass. Should be selling these in havasu I would buy one right now. IDC what the wife says it would make me so happy haha! Keep it up man. So cool.

  • @mannygarcia1325
    @mannygarcia1325 2 года назад

    I would love this on a pond great work guys

  • @turboman4736
    @turboman4736 2 года назад

    Got to see a paddle boat done

  • @christopherjames3027
    @christopherjames3027 2 года назад

    Those boats are incredible!

  • @michaelkolanda8712
    @michaelkolanda8712 2 года назад

    Love the bump board routed right in to the turf, but a nifty little upgrade to it would be a button actuated pop up piece to actually bump the fish up to. Just a thought.

  • @adwhite804
    @adwhite804 2 года назад

    The yak killer is just awesome.

  • @kevinramirez5552
    @kevinramirez5552 2 года назад

    Incredible work there brother 👏

  • @victorspence465
    @victorspence465 Год назад

    God bless you, brother! Awesome work!

  • @tacticalleather766
    @tacticalleather766 2 года назад

    I just became a fan of your channel nice work

  • @mockett599
    @mockett599 2 года назад

    Awesome little project

  • @thebrownthomascrown917
    @thebrownthomascrown917 Год назад

    So true about those guys locked up...would be sweet to give them a way to make real money with the talent while doing their time.

  • @johnroland6679
    @johnroland6679 Год назад

    Great job. I am looking at an Ascend 133x kayak to do something like this build. It would be great if you did one. I think many people would like it.

  • @koreywilliams4570
    @koreywilliams4570 2 года назад +3

    Okay so if this works I might go this route. A metal John boat is 2 grand from academy and one of these plastic looking kids toys are like 700. So not bad and could be a great way to get people into boats with out breaking the bank.

  • @rolandzilm8349
    @rolandzilm8349 2 года назад

    This is sweet I want one of these to take my foster kids on

  • @xxjcluvsbaconxx
    @xxjcluvsbaconxx 2 года назад

    I would rock this boat all over my lake

  • @littlebittycustoms923
    @littlebittycustoms923 2 года назад

    Nice job. I would love to see what you would build with a Lowe 1040

  • @10luke95
    @10luke95 2 года назад

    This is nuts for a plastic and budget build

  • @robertwright3139
    @robertwright3139 2 года назад

    Nice setup. Wish I could do something more to my bass raider

  • @tommytruong3395
    @tommytruong3395 2 года назад +1

    Very inspirational, thx Michael

  • @Cavanpikefishing
    @Cavanpikefishing 2 года назад

    There's one to try out all so the sundolfin 12 ? See how that goes?

  • @kevenbeene4585
    @kevenbeene4585 2 года назад

    I have a 12' coleman crawdad im about to convert , youve been an insperation

  • @hardinsgarage4048
    @hardinsgarage4048 2 года назад

    We used to have one and we just cut the plywood to just drop down on the chair rails and called it a day.

  • @tophernuttle420
    @tophernuttle420 2 года назад

    My dad and us 3 boys pond hopped all of the Osage in one of those boats...lolol...
    Little 20# minkota made a wake baby!!...Let's go!!!

  • @Pitchpullin5
    @Pitchpullin5 2 года назад +1

    Trolling motor mount with a telescoping Oar is what I use for my rudder. Without that my boat would swing all over the place.

  • @jimrowland6089
    @jimrowland6089 Год назад

    That turned out great. Have you ever done a Gheenoe?

  • @Huntn_fish365
    @Huntn_fish365 2 года назад

    I’d love to see you do a canoe. Like a pdfe plastic one with the aluminum transom.

  • @knine8154
    @knine8154 2 года назад

    Awesome stuff man, got you a sub

  • @thatsimpossible6694
    @thatsimpossible6694 2 года назад

    Cool project, would love to take it out on the water 😂

  • @mngeorge1971
    @mngeorge1971 2 года назад

    Awesome build. Wish I had those skills.

  • @Gokywildcats11
    @Gokywildcats11 Год назад

    I would love to have one of these boats .

  • @wayneburden6081
    @wayneburden6081 2 года назад

    It would be neat to see you do a ground up Tango Skiff and convert it to a bass boat. It would be a fishing boat you could do with just basic tools in your garage. Would be a really neat idea IMO.

  • @billysirl9948
    @billysirl9948 2 года назад

    awsome vid love your artwork as well

  • @lenovo991
    @lenovo991 2 года назад +1

    Thats an awesome mount for the fish finder, Has it been released yet?

  • @bassnbeers
    @bassnbeers 2 года назад

    what bow mount trolling motor do you recommend for a budget build. i saw u mentioned a power drive have been looking into that. have u used the xi3 from motor guide?

  • @plutoplatters
    @plutoplatters Год назад +1

    Fantastic job ! I can't imagine all the work this takes like anything it's far more than one ever estimates. I'm thinking this size craft just isn't something that needs an extravagant deck. It works great as is I guess I'm sayin.

  • @rockstarfan886
    @rockstarfan886 2 года назад

    Ive fished that lake many times great spot

  • @stevoncrick7078
    @stevoncrick7078 2 года назад

    I think you should do a pond prowler giveaway!!! What I mean by that is… I’d love for you to give me that pond prowler!!! 😂
    I’ve been wanting to TBN a scamp for years. Thanks for showing us all how to do it right.

  • @josephsharp5603
    @josephsharp5603 2 года назад

    I have a 14’ aluminum boat. I’d love to fix it up like you guys do. Like a deck on the front w/ a rod/reel holders and TackleBox. Also, be able to mount my trolling motor and small rear deck for Batteries and a 20quart live well. Just wondering if any of the tiny boat guys are located in Michigan and if they could reach out and help me. I would buy all the materials and would even agree to pay them for their help. I know at some places I can get a military discount on materials, so that may be a bonus.