Building my own mini pontoon boat (Page 2): I was wonder how long it would take for somebody to ask that question!!! lol Poor mans fiberglass is a water proof coating made from layers...

Fish-N-Fool Loc: N. Idaho

Doug Lemmon wrote:

I've got to ask what the "Poor Man's Fiberglass" is??

I was wonder how long it would take for somebody to ask that question!!! lol
Poor mans fiberglass is a water proof coating made from layers of cloth (I use old bed sheets soaked in Tite-Bond 2 glue and layered on like fiberglass. Once it drys it forms a hard water proof shell similar to, but not as strong as real fiberglass. Once dry it can be painted as well.

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

Cool idea! Post pics please I love little project boats. I’ve customized my 14’ aluminum dingy quite a bit and it’s a ton of fun for me!!

Thanks for all your posts. Your knowledge has been a great addition to the stage.

I always called that “Hillbilly Fiberglass” made a live well like that when I was 14 worked great!

Tight lines
J

campbellclan Loc: Levy Co. Florida

That is a project. Did you draw up the plans or from some one else. Are you using regular plywood and lumber or pressure treated or plastic wood? I would glass at least the out side and gel-coat it. You going on salt or fresh water?
Good luck.
I hope my boat will be complete soon, can't hardly wait.

Fish-N-Fool Loc: N. Idaho

campbellclan wrote:

That is a project. Did you draw up the plans or from some one else. Are you using regular plywood and lumber or pressure treated or plastic wood? I would glass at least the out side and gel-coat it. You going on salt or fresh water?
Good luck.
I hope my boat will be complete soon, can't hardly wait.

I drew up the plans my self. I'm a very creative person and make / invent all kinds of stuff. I also have plans for poor mans power poles for my bass boat.
I just used the cheapest 3/8" plywood I could find as I wanted to keep the cost down.

campbellclan Loc: Levy Co. Florida

Fish-N-Fool wrote:

I drew up the plans my self. I'm a very creative person and make / invent all kinds of stuff. I also have plans for poor mans power poles for my bass boat.
I just used the cheapest 3/8" plywood I could find as I wanted to keep the cost down.

Sounds good I also drew up my plans but I looked at other boats to get ideas. I'm kind of like you, if I see it or think of something and draw it well the rest is history, time to start building.

Fish-N-Fool Loc: N. Idaho

Here are a few pixs of my pontoons so far one is done and the other will be done tomorrow. I added the 1x2 on the plywood so I would have more to screw the top piece of plywood to.

campbellclan Loc: Levy Co. Florida

What are you using for flotation?

Fish-N-Fool Loc: N. Idaho

campbellclan wrote:

What are you using for flotation?

2" builders foam insulation board

Fish-N-Fool Loc: N. Idaho

Bassthird wrote:

Hey fishn fool( talk about a name that doesn’t fit... (show quote)

Hey bassthird Thanks for the kind words. My wife actually gave me that name because I went fishing the day after we got married and she said your just a Fish-N-Fool and so I named my fishing lure company after it. Oh by the way I have an IQ of 138 so definitely no fool here. lol

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

I am very impressed with your creativity. I think I am more impressed with your energy and follow through. Most plans end up left on the drawing board, or a stack of material in the garage. If you don't mind, how old are you? I started slowing down physically at about 65, as my body quit keeping up with my mind. You are a true inspiration. Thanks

Fish-N-Fool Loc: N. Idaho

bapabear wrote:

I am very impressed with your creativity. I think I am more impressed with your energy and follow through. Most plans end up left on the drawing board, or a stack of material in the garage. If you don't mind, how old are you? I started slowing down physically at about 65, as my body quit keeping up with my mind. You are a true inspiration. Thanks

I'm almost 69, going on 13 my wife says. For my age I'm still pretty active, but I have plenty of aches and pains. (Like 3 back surgeries that none really helped, a torn rotor cuff that needs surgery, and a torn meniscus in my knee) but fishing is what keeps me going. I'm in awe of my fishin buddy harleypiker. He is like 80 and still works for the forest service in the woods 3 days a week or more.

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Fish-N-Fool wrote:

I'm almost 69, going on 13 my wife says. For my age I'm still pretty active, but I have plenty of aches and pains. (Like 3 back surgeries that none really helped, a torn rotor cuff that needs surgery, and a torn meniscus in my knee) but fishing is what keeps me going. I'm in awe of my fishin buddy harleypiker. He is like 80 and still works for the forest service in the woods 3 days a week or more.

That truely is impressive. My primary fishing buddy is 83. He still climbs up the fender and into the boat on his own. He also drives the boat on and off the trailer and monitors the boat until I park the truck. We have talked, and a step ladder may become part of our gear soon. He is also a cancer survivor. I am just a pup at 75. I am pretty healthy, but just broken. I am paying for my youth. I am hoping soon to get my grandson in the boaters safety course. I will then have a pilot when it becomes a miracle that I am able to get into the boat on my own.
Keep staying active. You are an inspiration to all of us.

Harris T. Fudpucker Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana

When do you plan on the having the maiden voyage?

ronkeffer Loc: San Jose, ca

NJ219bands wrote:

Nice 😊

Awesome. Great idea.
Approx finished weight
Approx weight it will hold. (Looks like a 1 person
Measurements please

ronkeffer Loc: San Jose, ca

Hell, I’m an old broken down disabled Vietnam Veg, I am a frequent flyer at ghe VA hospital in Palo Alto, 4 times cancer survivor, an Amputee, will be 80 in June 2024, I still vote, fish, fall down, I have 3 boats all in good shape and running, not ready to give up yet, enjoying life, I like traveling to Baja Mexico, I scuba dive, use to go spear fishing, but now, I enjoy the underwater sights. Love Mexico and everything to do with it. I’m not ready to go yet. Still a lot of fish to catch, old school, eat what I catch, catch and release a lot. Now how could life be any better than this.