How to build a DIY $250 boat motor

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  • @maquinaselgaragepirane6688
    @maquinaselgaragepirane6688 2 роки тому +3

    Hello. One question, why does the tail have to be as long as 36"? I'm thinking something like 8". 🙂

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому +1

      I don't think it does. An outboard isn't but about 6 inches from the front. I think it's more to do with getting it out of the water over obstacles.
      I have a video where I built the rear seal on my page that shows more of the tail

  • @ericabuesing
    @ericabuesing 2 роки тому +4

    Could you use a centrifugal clutch so that it could idle without propulsion?

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      I actually had one on it that I put on my sawmill . I just lift it out of the water . But the centrifugal clutch still spins the prop .

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      Second I like having the ability to change the drive ratio

    • @JWyuh
      @JWyuh Рік тому +2

      instead of a centrifugal clutch, you could use a belt system in which you press down on a clutch pedal to tighten the belt to the drive pulley making it go.

  • @lodollar23
    @lodollar23 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice. How much to build one minus the engine and ship it to us?

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  7 місяців тому

      Right now I'm in the middle of building a log cabin in the mountains . Iv got to build a house for my mother , and get her away from all these steps, my aunt fell down them and broke her back and legs , don't want that to happen to anyone else. There is an in-depth video I can send you that goes way beyond that video

    • @Mrhotrodmac
      @Mrhotrodmac 7 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/0KJNlS56bkc/v-deo.html

    • @Mrhotrodmac
      @Mrhotrodmac 7 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/0KJNlS56bkc/v-deo.html

    • @loganvaughn6633
      @loganvaughn6633 7 місяців тому +1

      @@rodneymcdaniel1443 is there a way to post this in depth video?

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  7 місяців тому

      @loganvaughn6633 it is posted I'll send you the video on how I made the shaft waterproof also

  • @904will
    @904will Місяць тому +1

    So the steering?

  • @bigwildbill2421
    @bigwildbill2421 2 роки тому +2

    What u make the end cap where the shaft comes out

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      I cast a foam come by taking a butter container with spray foam and let it dry then sanded it into a cone shape then I fiberglassed over it and used two short pieces of brake line for the bolts to tighten against . Then used gasket sealer to keep the water out. Lost all that footage due to SD card corruption. .

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому +2

      After the tva fills the lake back up I'll make a follow up video. Thanks

    • @kipmyers5897
      @kipmyers5897 2 роки тому

      Very nice thank you I've been looking into this with racing kart parts
      .Do you think a man could mount a engine on the floor and run the shalt threw the hull? I hv a 127 hp 600cc ninja engine I want to use

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      Yes iv got a friend from South Africa that is a machinist. He builds water crafts . Right now he is casting a prototype that will have two shafts running through the hull of each skid. This thing looks like a drone. The other will have two jet drives , one in each hull. One good thing about that idea is a. It naturally wants to siphon water away from the shaft to to the siphoning effect as long as it's moving

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      That was supposed to say due to the siphoning effect

  • @wewetree8816
    @wewetree8816 2 роки тому +2

    I wanna know what happens if you add a torque converter on a mud motor

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому +2

      The tva is filling back up to summer pool . I'd like to give it a try. I actually know the torque will increase but the rpm drops but you could go up to an 8 inch with lower torque rpm. Thanks it's something to consider

  • @Gh6stGunsNmore
    @Gh6stGunsNmore Рік тому

    What kind of mount did u use to mount it onto the transom

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  Рік тому

      I put 3/4 marine grade plywood then ran a brace of aluminum 2x4 square tubing with big pop to it's against the back of the rear seat I'll see if I have a picture. The mount is in the video I used 2 1/2 inch zink plated bolts through the transom and through the plywood

    • @Gh6stGunsNmore
      @Gh6stGunsNmore Рік тому

      @@rodneymcdaniel1443 how did u get it tho to be able to turn left and right and tilt up and down a bit

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  Рік тому +1

      Go back to the video and pause it at 4::08 and zoom in. The one on the long bolt is left and right the short one at the transom mount goes up and down. I screenshot it but it want let me post the picture

    • @Gh6stGunsNmore
      @Gh6stGunsNmore Рік тому

      @rodneymcdaniel1443 u happend to have an email I could send u some questions to please ill go back and rewatch it rn when I go to break

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  Рік тому

      @@Gh6stGunsNmoreoffgridtranquility@gmail.com

  • @edwardkipp4911
    @edwardkipp4911 2 роки тому

    Do you have a video testing the boat in the water?

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      I'll be posting a video soon. My wife got put in ICU. And I built a rail around the front of the jon boat so my grandkids wouldn't fall out when they are riding in it.

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      Sorry I usually get notifications when I get a message but it's not giving them to me for some reason

  • @chrisamick6720
    @chrisamick6720 2 роки тому

    how well does it work when the belt gets wet

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      It doesn't get wet . It has axle seals and a closed bearing cover. I posted the video on the channel. It's called output shaft seal build

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      photos.app.goo.gl/u7T4JovPvCRfFoiKA

  • @paulhoughtaling5166
    @paulhoughtaling5166 Рік тому

    Do you have a list of parts and where to get them.

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  Рік тому +1

      The only parts not listed in the video was a 2 1/2 inch direct drive pulley for the ,5,/8 inch output shaft and a 3 inch pulley for the predator engine. The rest of the parts are in the video

  • @sherodrousse5646
    @sherodrousse5646 Рік тому

    Where did you get that engine at

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  Рік тому +1

      From Harbor freight. Someone returned it stated, it didn't run. They are shipped without oil so they want run because of the low oil switch kills the current. So I picked it up with tax for $93

  • @Froggies505
    @Froggies505 2 роки тому

    How do those pulleys stay on the splined shaft?

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      I cut a keyway in the axle and the pulley has two set screws in them. Similar to the output shaft on the predator engine

    • @Froggies505
      @Froggies505 2 роки тому

      @@rodneymcdaniel1443 and how deep in the water do you want it? Completely new to the concept. But if I have an 18” transom should I be building this to 18”? Or 15” for the water line? Ect ect. Thanks

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому +1

      I have a very detailed video on the build if you want me to send you the link it's very long and quiet boring

    • @Froggies505
      @Froggies505 2 роки тому

      @@rodneymcdaniel1443 would love to have it. I own my own welding rig. But until I can get my hands on something and physically see it my brain struggles to put two and two together haha. So the more information the better

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      I actually built mine a little to long . I'd go six inches shorter if I had to do it again. I think the transom is 19" and I went 26," on the main beam. But it helps with the counter balance with the leading edge even with the bottom of the boat the prop is still 6inches under water at cruising

  • @kipmyers5897
    @kipmyers5897 2 роки тому

    Also what is top and bottom pulley size thanks

  • @humayunkarim866
    @humayunkarim866 2 роки тому

    Boss, Excellent.
    How is water seal work, Pls

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      I haven't had any issues. My SD card got corrupted so the part of the water seal I'm trying to recover. But the bottom is similar to an oil pan on an engine but the front I had to cover the flange bearing in axle grease and put plastic wrap around it. Then I took a small butter tub and taped it to the front and drilled a hole in it . Then I got a can of spray foam and filled it up so it made a cast of the bearing and surface when that dried I sanded out a cone and put two pieces of brake line tube for the bolts to tighten against them fiberglassed everything together then bedlined it.

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      Iv got this question a couple of times. I'm going to go work on my cabin then after I fit my log for the day I'll do a water seal video

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      photos.app.goo.gl/gn8mJY5qFfAuYzD8A

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      I sent the part number to the oil seal I used

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому +1

      I did a water seal video for subscribers I'll send you the link as soon as I upload it

  • @clarkheinz4236
    @clarkheinz4236 5 місяців тому +1

    Awesome motor dude

  • @kipmyers5897
    @kipmyers5897 2 роки тому

    Do you think this could work with a 127 hp ninja 6 speed turns 11k if I used cycle gear and chain I plan to video my build I puked my 50 merc how could I do reverse I comercial cat fish ur in put an knowledge appreciated

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      The only other way you could do reverse without changing directions of the shaft is reverse thrust. Like a jet when they are landing. Like two rudders that close behind the prop.

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      I would look into building a system around the prop like putting the prop in an enclosure like a pipe I would also look into putting a small universal joint in the shaft so you can control the angle of the prop.

    • @kipmyers5897
      @kipmyers5897 2 роки тому

      @@rodneymcdaniel1443 thanks for the advice I think the way a jet reverses flow might work ....I hv a 16 hp vanguard which is 20 with a bigger carb and a 25 Kohler but it's got 900 hours on it ....I thought I might build something like yours first then try the ninja motor....I too thought iwould need a swivel so I could raise prop out of water if I hit something .....I saw a surface on a race boat gave me the ideal.....can you tell me where to buy bearings and shaft and prop on your build ? I cant read it on my phone and dont have a computer ......I like your build I thought surface drive would be better for fishing.....I saw where gator tail spins the motor where prop goes toward front of boat ....seams hard but look at it that half gear they use looks like a power window gear

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      @@kipmyers5897 the flange bearings and axle came from Amazon. The high speed bearing came from tractor supply. The part numbers are in the video if you know someone with a bigger screen but there all 5/8 inch. Prop was ebay $18 I'm going to do a follow up video with more indepth since I'm actually getting views. I have an SD card but it got corrupted and am trying to get someone that knows computers. To fix it. I had fun building this little set up. My granddaughter in in the cub scouts and asked if I could get them a boat to get to the island so I bought a Lowe Jon boat and went to bass pro they want $2700.00 for a 3 hp that's almost a $1000.00 a hp so I built her one

    • @kipmyers5897
      @kipmyers5897 2 роки тому

      I wish you would do a follow up video I think you did a great job on this ......can I run a 1and a quarter shaft .....if so how would I find what taper shaft I need to connect to it? I'm concerned about how to figure the prop size for different motors.....my plan is to build one like yours to gain knowledge then maybe do the ninja engine its 127 hp and is lighter than a 22hp predator and I would think could spin a big prop but my concern is it has 6 gears I'd prop it to use maybe two gears but this motor turns 13k and doesn't begin to make power til around 6k rpm ....but is fuel injected has it's own radiator and fan ...I had a bike a man was in a bad crash I had two actually but built a quad out of one .....I understand the parts from the motor to the shaft I see guys use a electric clutch but myself I have some high end racing kart oil bath clutches that are adjustable I considered a number 35 chain ....how does the single belt hold up? Do you think setting hoop nets a man could use a trolling motor and just glide in and trop it in for reverse? I'm like you I think outboards are crazy priced...I have a 25 a 50 and 4 hp all hv been good motors but two strokes kill me on gas .....I'd like to see how you made that cone by the prop.....I like your set up far better than those long shaft I just couldn't see that working for me......I'd send you me email if youd sketch me your ideal on the reverse....countryboykip1967@gmail.com........how far are you from western ky ? I have a small lathe a plasma cutter and alot of video equipment and a ton of small engines if you wanted to do a build .....I work at a small engine shop actually I own half and I live where the TN river The Ohio and Several smaller rivers dump into the Miss.....in fact great duck hunting here I'm as far west Ky as you can go .....I can be in for states in less than a hour ...

  • @BeADad2447
    @BeADad2447 Рік тому +1

    Awesome! Might need to go with a wide belt? Did it work?

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  Рік тому +1

      I use the same belt on my 10 HP sawmill with 90lb wheels and it doesn't slip. I haven't shoved the prop in the mud or really gave it a hard beating. Im always building things so other projects have taken priority over this like my log cabin . And building a log lift for the tractor. When I get to working I hate having to stop and bother with the camera . The diy thing is very saturated on here so I just like to work and get it done. Thanks for watching the video

  • @Dhigoboraboquitallas
    @Dhigoboraboquitallas 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice! Thanks for idea. 👍👍👍

  • @icast.2388
    @icast.2388 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent job👍

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      Thank you . I'll get some numbers when the tva decides to fill the lakes back up. There down to rivers in the name of flood control

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      I'm about to release another video for subscribers only. A very detailed video on the boat motor

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/0KJNlS56bkc/v-deo.html

  • @jasonz7788
    @jasonz7788 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome work Sir thank you

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      Thank you. But I apologize for not knowing how to add the link to the videos for each other by mobile. I'll add another video of the leading edge end cap on the front of the output shaft. That covers the outer flange bearing

  • @jamescrawford9786
    @jamescrawford9786 6 місяців тому

    You have measurements

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  6 місяців тому

      Iv got a very detailed video I will send you

    • @Mrhotrodmac
      @Mrhotrodmac 6 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/0KJNlS56bkc/v-deo.html

  • @clayton203
    @clayton203 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent fab work

    • @clayton203
      @clayton203 2 роки тому +1

      Look like you made it for a taller transom boat

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      @@clayton203 it's 20 inches .iv got a very detailed video on it. That the subscribers have access to I'll send it to you

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/0KJNlS56bkc/v-deo.html

    • @clayton203
      @clayton203 2 роки тому +1

      @@rodneymcdaniel1443 thanks man

  • @kaerachannel84
    @kaerachannel84 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent 👍👍

  • @rajubhaithakor6010
    @rajubhaithakor6010 Рік тому +1

    Edrsh ya kontek no bhjo

  • @humayunkarim866
    @humayunkarim866 2 роки тому +1

    👍And Thanks.

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching

    • @kipmyers5897
      @kipmyers5897 2 роки тому +2

      I been messing with your ideal and we think its gonna work.....I been busy bc I cat fish and just bought another outboard but reverse ideal is something I'd not thought of ...my partner in small engines he I'd 80 and says it should work .....not sure how much thru still get to compared to one that turns the prop around but should be enough for fishing....I too have some go kart stuff ....im working on a design to build a remote control trolling motor.....catfishing for money will be tough but I had to have a new job ....my home is set up all most like a off grid ....I build crazy stuff I enjoy the challenge .....I have a bunch of chevy cobalt electric power steering motors that are strong I'm thinking of building a trolling motor with one....I been lookinging into motorized kayaks they seem to be popular ....We live in a world of invention....The RC world has servos that are very strong I use window motors and wheel chair motors combined with a PID......I have a mower deck with wheelchair motors a gas motor for blades and alternator and they can be set to take the same path each time using same starting point and a PID....I built a let's say methanol sthil that controls the temp at top and bottom using these PID.....hv you tried one you can control electrics with percision

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому +1

      We got snow over the weekend in the mountains I'm at my shop this week so I'll work on the video Wednesday during the rain

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому

      @@kipmyers5897 ua-cam.com/video/0KJNlS56bkc/v-deo.html

  • @jayyep6974
    @jayyep6974 Рік тому

    Belts slip in salt water.

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  Рік тому

      Never tried it. I'm 10 hrs away from the nearest salt water source .

  • @LightsOutPredatorRemoval
    @LightsOutPredatorRemoval 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely cool but not worth the time lol.

    • @rodneymcdaniel1443
      @rodneymcdaniel1443  2 роки тому +3

      My granddaughter is in the cub scouts and she needed to get to the islands to camp so I went to Bps and they wanted 2700.00 for a 3 hp outboard so it was a fun rainy day project . Thanks for watching the video....

    • @butter1134
      @butter1134 2 роки тому

      @@rodneymcdaniel1443 Honda doesn't make a 3hp outboard,
      Their 2.3hp is $800. And
      Their 5hp is $1,900.

    • @offgridtranquility1798
      @offgridtranquility1798 2 роки тому

      @@butter1134 Honda????

  • @Dhigoboraboquitallas
    @Dhigoboraboquitallas 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice! Thanks for idea. 👍👍👍