Many thanks! I think it's the two arms that make this idea work so well. Although this video shows me on calm water, last week we went out is some rough water and huge swells and they stood up to it no problem at all (especially in the surf)
Would there be any value at all in making them (the pontoons) longer so the forward bar sits about where your feet are? I dont fish, just paddle in a large bay area that does get a little rough at times and I do have a small sail.
I found the length of the pontoons I have is just right. Any longer and they would get in the way while paddling. The stability I gained was more than enough and I paddle in quite rough sea conditions sometimes
Jeff Bray the reel you see is one that came with a job lot of diving gear I bought (I go scuba diving) if you can't find what you want on EBay you should find what you want at any good scuba diving shop. Hope this helps
It's a reel used in scuba diving (used to leave a line when diving in caves or wrecks, to help find your way out again) Any dive shop (or Ebay) will have one
GSDhouse Hi, I'm pleased to say that everything is working perfect so no need to change anything. I have the pontoons set back just far enough for my paddle strokes.
I'm curious, do the stabilizers slow you down much? I usually have to paddle about 3/4 of a mile to get to my honey hole and I'm just curious if it is going to tirer me out before I get there.
I can honestly say that I have not noticed them slowing me down at all. On dead flat water you can see that they hardly touch the water which is what I intended as you only need them 'digging' in when it's rough or you lean to one side too much.
@@rick928 I want to thank you for responding back. Your design is the best I have seen by far. I showed a friend of mine your UA-cam of the design and we plan on making these during this winter. John Q.
Hello can you give some specs on the diameter of the plumbing pipes you used for the outriggers. Is it sch20 or sch40... is it 2 inch for the framing and 4 inch the tubes? Rookie, I just looked back at all of the comments and have found all of the info I was requesting except on thing what did you use for the the plugs instead of oak? Also still curious on wether this is sch20 or sch40 pvc
Ricky David The main pontoons are 4" (100 mm) and the 'frame work' is 40mm. On the leg joints I replaced the oak with car body filler, had no problems at all. Hope this helps
Rikkie is it sch40 pvc or sch20 you said drain line so I am guessing sch20. Sch40 is about double the thickness and also double the weight. I have to figure out the nose cones and end caps as I don't have access to turn oak
A very impressive design indeed! Quite innovative and I love how you utilized two arms to stabilize the outriggers instead of the standard one!
Many thanks! I think it's the two arms that make this idea work so well. Although this video shows me on calm water, last week we went out is some rough water and huge swells and they stood up to it no problem at all (especially in the surf)
Wow, that is amazing, really smooth paddling
Great pontoon stabilizers!
Where do I get those pontoons. Very impressed with the tracking
Thetes a link in the description telling how everything was made, hope this helps.
Would there be any value at all in making them (the pontoons) longer so the forward bar sits about where your feet are? I dont fish, just paddle in a large bay area that does get a little rough at times and I do have a small sail.
I found the length of the pontoons I have is just right. Any longer and they would get in the way while paddling. The stability I gained was more than enough and I paddle in quite rough sea conditions sometimes
Could you share the details on your anchor reel? Having a hard time finding one that size online. Thanks
Jeff Bray the reel you see is one that came with a job lot of diving gear I bought (I go scuba diving) if you can't find what you want on EBay you should find what you want at any good scuba diving shop. Hope this helps
At 3:30 in the video, what is that reel called for the anchor track system and where did you get it please??
It's a reel used in scuba diving (used to leave a line when diving in caves or wrecks, to help find your way out again) Any dive shop (or Ebay) will have one
Did you notice these limiting your paddle strokes? Anything you would change from your original design?
GSDhouse Hi, I'm pleased to say that everything is working perfect so no need to change anything. I have the pontoons set back just far enough for my paddle strokes.
I'm curious, do the stabilizers slow you down much? I usually have to paddle about 3/4 of a mile to get to my honey hole and I'm just curious if it is going to tirer me out before I get there.
I can honestly say that I have not noticed them slowing me down at all. On dead flat water you can see that they hardly touch the water which is what I intended as you only need them 'digging' in when it's rough or you lean to one side too much.
@@rick928 I want to thank you for responding back. Your design is the best I have seen by far. I showed a friend of mine your UA-cam of the design and we plan on making these during this winter.
John Q.
@@janettequesada5979 no problem happy to help. Would love to see your finished build when you do it.
You tracking pretty good brother
Thanks, that's the importance of getting the pontoons 100% parallel with each other and the kayak itself.
Hello can you give some specs on the diameter of the plumbing pipes you used for the outriggers. Is it sch20 or sch40... is it 2 inch for the framing and 4 inch the tubes?
Rookie, I just looked back at all of the comments and have found all of the info I was requesting except on thing what did you use for the the plugs instead of oak? Also still curious on wether this is sch20 or sch40 pvc
Ricky David The main pontoons are 4" (100 mm) and the 'frame work' is 40mm. On the leg joints I replaced the oak with car body filler, had no problems at all. Hope this helps
Rikkie is it sch40 pvc or sch20 you said drain line so I am guessing sch20. Sch40 is about double the thickness and also double the weight. I have to figure out the nose cones and end caps as I don't have access to turn oak