I was regretting the one my kids and I just bought. But your video has inspired me with a new mind to go out and wander. I will do that transformation. thanks my friend. I live in Texas near many lakes.
You should do it! This was a fun project and I sold it shortly after making it. Regret it now because I didn’t have kids then. My kids would have loved it!
I’m so frustrated because i can’t find any sort of bracket that will clip on to the motor and connect the rod to steer. Can you please tell me where u got it from? Or how u made it? I’ve been to ten stores no one has clue what I’m trying to do. I don’t understand how to extend the silver rod it’s too short and what to use to connect it to the motor please help!!!!!
Hey man, have you ever thought about building a pontoon with 24" hdpe drain pipe? Menards sells a 24" x 20' section for ~400 bucks each, see SKU 6890612. I understand the ends need to be capped, and Home Depot sells them for 80 bucks each. Of course it all needs to be sealed and water tight, but that's not too hard to do.
@@ShoreGarage I see a swan as the emblem for it! Those barrels are actually a lot cheaper if you can get them locally and pretty much a lot easier to use. I may build a barrel pontoon one day myself.
Jason M absolutely. At the time I built this. I was more or less slapping it together. Figuring it out as I went. That’s how I build most of my projects. However if I still had this boat I would have absolutely done just that!
I just purchased one of these peddle boats. I live in Geneva Ny, do you know of anyone that does these mods in the Fingerlakes area...esp.Ontario County?
@@ShoreGarage and what was that piece made of that you attached to trolling motor? Any tips? I've watched this a 1k times lol. Also the next one testing it. Awesome.
So i fid the same thing but dudeee i wanna copy your steering mechanism so i dont wack my kids in the face while steering haha can you do a close up video or send me pictures?
Jesie AMaya I wish I could. I unfortunately sold this little boat long before is started getting traction on UA-cam. However. I simply just disconnected it from the rutter and made up a bracket and hose clamped it to the trolling motor and attached the linkage there. Very simple
Depends on my motor, I use 3 different ones depending on the trip. With my 36lb I can get a good 4 hrs at 50%, with my 40lb 2hrs, my 55lb 1.5... And this is with a 86ah battery... If I use my 40 or 55 I will typically bring 2 batteries... This will give me a full day on the water in my boat, full gear, two passengers
I added a big patio umbrella on a pivoting/swiveling mount between my seats. Protects from too much sun or rain, Aaannd... It sails! Followed your guide to mount the motor
I love the part where you put it in the water and showed us how it wotked.
I was regretting the one my kids and I just bought. But your video has inspired me with a new mind to go out and wander. I will do that transformation. thanks my friend. I live in Texas near many lakes.
Best 1 yet!
Awesome. I just acquired one with a trolling motor but now you gave me the idea to make the controls in the front.
You should do it! This was a fun project and I sold it shortly after making it. Regret it now because I didn’t have kids then. My kids would have loved it!
I wish this was a tutorial. That's awesom
Excellent!
Cool man love it.
I'm going to do this.
Thank you
Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! And you will have a bunch of fun on that boat!
They also sell Pedals you can connect to the motor.
Yes! It was a thought for sure!
I need to do that...looks awesome!!
Why didn’t you include the test run so we could see it in operation?
Really cool tho 😎
bigrig0625 there is a video of it running! Search on my channel it’s the very next video!
What did you use to.link the motor to the linkage. The piece on motor shaft. With the pin.
Yeah, what did you use to connect them? Please tell!
I’m so frustrated because i can’t find any sort of bracket that will clip on to the motor and connect the rod to steer. Can you please tell me where u got it from? Or how u made it? I’ve been to ten stores no one has clue what I’m trying to do. I don’t understand how to extend the silver rod it’s too short and what to use to connect it to the motor please help!!!!!
Should add video testing it out. I’m on way to get a boat now!!
So many people say that but we did! It’s the next video on the channel. Check it out!
Smart!
cool bro
How and what did you use the swing bracket that you stacked to the trolling motor share?
Impressive
What state are you in
Hey man, have you ever thought about building a pontoon with 24" hdpe drain pipe? Menards sells a 24" x 20' section for ~400 bucks each, see SKU 6890612. I understand the ends need to be capped, and Home Depot sells them for 80 bucks each. Of course it all needs to be sealed and water tight, but that's not too hard to do.
Funny you say that I actually have 2 18”x20’ drain pipes that I was originally going to use but I ended up using 8 55 gallon plastic drums instead
@@ShoreGarage I see a swan as the emblem for it! Those barrels are actually a lot cheaper if you can get them locally and pretty much a lot easier to use. I may build a barrel pontoon one day myself.
Wouldn't the bumps cause way too much drag? Not a bad idea though! We might test it in the future!
@@MoneyPitBoating that's a really good point! But pontoon boats don't go very fast anyhow, but yeah all those ribs and probably make some drag
Do you have shop local or install as a job or just personal work I'm interested and compliment you on your set up awesome bro!
Michael murphy thank you! I actually own an auto repair shop with my family. This is where I do all of my work for shore garage.
What was the links you used to get the motor and swivel connected... 🙄I'm stuck but almost done... I'll send pics when done. It's a sunslider
I have the same one
Do you have a close up picture of the linkage so we can see how it's linked?
I no longer do. Unfortunately I sold this boat shortly after making the video. I wish I kept it. I guess I’ll have to build another!
Let see it on water!!!
Next video on my channel is water trials!
If motor fails can one still use the pedals?
In most cases yes, however this boat had pedals that’s where rusted solid. So I cut them out entirely.
Do you think there is any way to run the wires through the plastic to the steering handle? I wonder if it is possible....
Jason M absolutely. At the time I built this. I was more or less slapping it together. Figuring it out as I went. That’s how I build most of my projects. However if I still had this boat I would have absolutely done just that!
I just purchased one of these peddle boats. I live in Geneva Ny, do you know of anyone that does these mods in the Fingerlakes area...esp.Ontario County?
Damon Bonnemere well I wish I could help you myself, but I am located on the jersey shore
Can you explain how you modified the steering linkage?
I just simply extended the linkage and attached it directly to the trolling motor
@@ShoreGarage and what was that piece made of that you attached to trolling motor? Any tips? I've watched this a 1k times lol. Also the next one testing it. Awesome.
@@robertrodriguez6565 it is a transom. I made it from some pressure treated 2x4’s this allowed a solid mounting spot for the trolling motor.
@@ShoreGarage my mistake. Not that piece. The one on the lower shaft to connect to steering pipe. To the trolling motor.
So i fid the same thing but dudeee i wanna copy your steering mechanism so i dont wack my kids in the face while steering haha can you do a close up video or send me pictures?
Jesie AMaya I wish I could. I unfortunately sold this little boat long before is started getting traction on UA-cam. However. I simply just disconnected it from the rutter and made up a bracket and hose clamped it to the trolling motor and attached the linkage there. Very simple
So wouldn't it be great if you put bicycle wheel on it and drove it right into the water.
Next time!
Is that gorilla tape covering those holes
Lol yes it was. I later plastic welded patches over the holes
@@ShoreGarage right on...I haven't actually used monkey tape, but I always have a roll of duck tape handy.
Trolling motor + Pedal Boat + Boston Harbor!!!
Check this pedal boat mod out 👇🏾
ua-cam.com/video/7wlwyBCXecY/v-deo.html
That’s an awesome video! How much time do you get out of the charge?
Depends on my motor, I use 3 different ones depending on the trip. With my 36lb I can get a good 4 hrs at 50%, with my 40lb 2hrs, my 55lb 1.5... And this is with a 86ah battery... If I use my 40 or 55 I will typically bring 2 batteries... This will give me a full day on the water in my boat, full gear, two passengers
I put a 5 horse Briggs & Stratton engine on one I hooked it to the the paddle use the centrifugal clutch made a cooling band for the head
I added a big patio umbrella on a pivoting/swiveling mount between my seats.
Protects from too much sun or rain, Aaannd... It sails!
Followed your guide to mount the motor
Would you share a pic pls? Curious to see
inboard motor would of been better
What brand/model is this boat?