Hi I haven’t used a fish finder on this boat yet but that’s in the works. I actually had a few trolling motor issues (one burnt out) the replacement for it was damaged in shipping as soon as I grab another one I’ll likely be installing a transducer on it somehow! I’ll be sure to post that video as well.
Why not just use one of the bobber fish finders. Attatched it to some line and blue tooth it to your phone. And just keep an eye on your phone. Keep a solar panel with you for charging
The pvc bowed down quite a bit when you stepped on it. I would not be comfortable standing on it. Without those joints glued, if it were me I would add an oak dowel rod inside the pvc or 1/2 galvanized pipe to beef it all up. What if you're standing there ready to cast and it pops apart? What if in the process of falling you bust your head on those metal pipes. Or a fish hook swinging around as you're falling catches you in the eye. It would be so much safer to glue those joints and add a dowel inside the pvc to beef it all up. IMHO
Ya.. that's pretty freaking slick.. I've been thinking about ways to make this same set up.. except I have mine with the trolling motor up front. Have you tried doing any streams or Rivers with that raised seat, noticed much of a difference in stability?
I just got some boxes and mashed them into place. Should be pretty similar for its deck but yeah just mash it into place mark your sides with a marker trim and try it again see what fits
I have the exact same boat. I recently built a very similar deck. I haven’t used it yet. So I hope it holds up. I bought a seat mount from amazon to raise the seat up. So I hope that works
By chance have you weighed the 1/2 table unit? I've been looking for a lightweight solution for my boat. I've been looking for composite honeycomb panels like those used in aircraft floors. Some of that stuff is very light weight, yet uber strong. I've built a PVC support structure & front motor mount for mine.
Cody Arnold I’m 200 lbs I’ll test it for you this weekend. I’ll throw and extra 80 lbs plus my gear on and let you know. I believe if you glue the pipes together you’ll have no issues. I’ve yet to glue mine. I’ll test is as is and let you know.
I appreciate it man! You gave me so many good ideas. I just bought one on a resale site and plan on doing some of the same things you have done. I haven't put it together yet but I noticed on the box the picture didn't look like it has a trolling motor mount. Sure it wouldn't be too hard to make one. I've had an older small trolling motor sitting in my garage for years that would be perfect.
Sure man happy to help lots of ways to modify these toons! Any ideas you want me to test let me know! I can help build content and spread the word on it.
Zachary Gardemal I personally have a hard time steering it with mine going forward I run my trolling motor in reverse for best steering but the platform still works wonders
How is your trolling motor mounted? Original mount? I am a welder by trade and have access to a shop. So I plan to mount a motor mount plate across the whole back plate
Zachary Gardemal yeah I have built a center mount for it across the back of it but have yet to mount it. I’m a welder to but not a pro by far. But it will hold a trolling motor for sure
I see these modifications all the time, and they look good on video. But I have yet to see anyone of you that have made these videos actually show a video of yourself standing in fishing from the sitting position to the standing position. Not a single damn video on UA-cam shows this. So what good is all these modifications if you cannot show that they actually work.
I m from argentina, and i am interested in a pontoon, thanks for the information, your videi is very useful,
The Costcotoon one, sounds like a good name !
Looks good. I also have a Colorado pontoon but I use flippers. Flippers really help so you don’t float away while fishing.
I’m not that brave. We have some massive alligators in our local lakes down this way so I’ll keep using the trolling motor and anchor.
I hope you added some support under that... in the summer sun that thing is gonna get real soft and flex under your weight.
Years now and no issues. PVC holding just fine.
I HATE THIS VIDEO.....cause I can't like it 10,000 times!! Brilliant job my man! Hope you don't mind me stealing your idea!! SUBSCRIBED!
Ken Dunkin thank you man I try and be different, think outside the box and compliments like that make me proud of being creative!
I like it!
Nicely done!
Have you ever attempted a re-entry with the casting deck on?
I have not I try to stay in the boat but I’m sure it’s possible
I put my trolling motor in the front, helps against the wind pushing me around.
Yeah I just drive backwards 😂
The best floor setup I’ve seen so far!! Great idea. Do you use a fish finder? If so, how do you setup the transducer?
Hi I haven’t used a fish finder on this boat yet but that’s in the works. I actually had a few trolling motor issues (one burnt out) the replacement for it was damaged in shipping as soon as I grab another one I’ll likely be installing a transducer on it somehow! I’ll be sure to post that video as well.
Why not just use one of the bobber fish finders. Attatched it to some line and blue tooth it to your phone. And just keep an eye on your phone. Keep a solar panel with you for charging
@@jkingTNARNG10 those are terrible ool
Agreed!
That’s fair. Was just a side thought
The pvc bowed down quite a bit when you stepped on it. I would not be comfortable standing on it. Without those joints glued, if it were me I would add an oak dowel rod inside the pvc or 1/2 galvanized pipe to beef it all up. What if you're standing there ready to cast and it pops apart? What if in the process of falling you bust your head on those metal pipes. Or a fish hook swinging around as you're falling catches you in the eye. It would be so much safer to glue those joints and add a dowel inside the pvc to beef it all up. IMHO
No need to add just glue the joints. I still haven’t glued them it’s been years and no issues
Ya.. that's pretty freaking slick.. I've been thinking about ways to make this same set up.. except I have mine with the trolling motor up front.
Have you tried doing any streams or Rivers with that raised seat, noticed much of a difference in stability?
Awesome thanks for the comment 🙌🏽 I’ve considered the same with the TM up front myself. Haven’t tried it yet though.
@@PatrickAviator its a game changer.. no longer reaching behind to steer its amazing
How did you figure out where to do the cutouts for the stencil/platform? Also would it be the same size for the Colorado (non XT) model?
I just got some boxes and mashed them into place. Should be pretty similar for its deck but yeah just mash it into place mark your sides with a marker trim and try it again see what fits
Have you used it with your new deck yet? If so how’d it hold up. I’m considering buying this over a kayak and making this mod
It’s working great I’d recommend it to everyone with a similar boat!
I have the exact same boat. I recently built a very similar deck. I haven’t used it yet. So I hope it holds up. I bought a seat mount from amazon to raise the seat up. So I hope that works
How much weight did that add
The deck weighs 3.8 lbs itself
By chance have you weighed the 1/2 table unit? I've been looking for a lightweight solution for my boat. I've been looking for composite honeycomb panels like those used in aircraft floors. Some of that stuff is very light weight, yet uber strong. I've built a PVC support structure & front motor mount for mine.
MoMo's Great Adventure Productions I’ll pull it when I get home and weigh it for ya it’s super light weight
@@PatrickAviator Thanks! I created a short video on what I've done so far... ua-cam.com/video/DDVdVEiWnbY/v-deo.html
Can you share any dimensions?
Sorry late response comment back if you still need them
is it stable when you stand top of it
Wahkit Ng absolutely I stand and fish on this every time I take it fishing. Check out my other video for a standing photo.
ua-cam.com/video/SBq5IaaL6Nw/v-deo.html
What size pipes you didn't say
Elvis Ruano it’s in my other video, “The parts to the casting deck, for the Colorado XT/ XTS” but I used (1 1-4in) PVC
Is your deck slippery with sneakers on
Not at all. The table has a non skid like surface but even with it’s not slippery.
I'm 6" 280. (I know I'm fat I blame the corona lockdown Nowadays) do you think that will hold me?
Cody Arnold I’m 200 lbs I’ll test it for you this weekend. I’ll throw and extra 80 lbs plus my gear on and let you know. I believe if you glue the pipes together you’ll have no issues. I’ve yet to glue mine. I’ll test is as is and let you know.
I appreciate it man! You gave me so many good ideas. I just bought one on a resale site and plan on doing some of the same things you have done. I haven't put it together yet but I noticed on the box the picture didn't look like it has a trolling motor mount. Sure it wouldn't be too hard to make one. I've had an older small trolling motor sitting in my garage for years that would be perfect.
Sure man happy to help lots of ways to modify these toons! Any ideas you want me to test let me know! I can help build content and spread the word on it.
I recently bought a 3 hp gas 2 stroke motor. And I want to do something similar to this on my Colorado I will be doing lots or mods.
Zachary Gardemal I personally have a hard time steering it with mine going forward I run my trolling motor in reverse for best steering but the platform still works wonders
How is your trolling motor mounted? Original mount? I am a welder by trade and have access to a shop. So I plan to mount a motor mount plate across the whole back plate
Zachary Gardemal yeah I have built a center mount for it across the back of it but have yet to mount it. I’m a welder to but not a pro by far. But it will hold a trolling motor for sure
Is there any way we can get in touch? I have so many questions. I havent even put mine in the water yet.
Zachary Gardemal Facebook If you want. Patrick Blackwelder plant City FL.
How did you get the seat up higher,
Walmart pedal-stool for a boat
I see these modifications all the time, and they look good on video. But I have yet to see anyone of you that have made these videos actually show a video of yourself standing in fishing from the sitting position to the standing position. Not a single damn video on UA-cam shows this. So what good is all these modifications if you cannot show that they actually work.
See my other videos there’s a still of me standing on it.