DIY Pontoons for kick boat

Xander

New member
I am a very social bass angler. I spend most of my time deep sea fishing, but do love the odd bass fishing weekend as there are lots of farm dams in my area and there is a annual bass comp that gives you access to over 40 dams to fish on.

I have build a frame (copy from a friend's purchased one) with seat etc. I have a friend that does metal work etc so making it is an hours job.

Step 2 - The pontoons. Now I need them. I don't feel like spending big bucks on buying new ones or even second hand (well maybe if there is a good deal) coz remember I only do this socially with friends.

I want to make my own ones. I have some ideas cutting tractor tubes and getting speedy's to weld it for me, also there is the polystyrene covered in fibreglass one.

What do you suggest? Anyone? Who has done this before?
 

Xander

New member
Thanks. It does not have to be an invlatable one, can be hard ones. I am not fussy. What ever will work best and easiest.
 

basslover

Senior Member
Contact John Jorgensen at Dabbie Products
P.O. Box 34171 Northdene - 4064 - Durban - South Africa
Tel: 083 343 3192/ Fax: 031 708 5414
From Overseas +27 83 343 3192 Cellular Phone: 082-4544-912
e-Mail: jpjorg@compudoc.co.za
 

chad 001

New member
It might not look as fancy but amate of myn also made his own steel frame, and has mounded a small 5hp moter on the back, and has used 3 Wind surffing Boards as Pontoons, works like a dream.
 

Sonix

New member
chad .. it might be a problem if it works like a dream ....what happens when you wake up? ...then POoooffff! ..gone is the boat! :shock:  :hyst:
 

chad 001

New member
We used 2, and found that as soon as more 2 people are on the boat it starts sinking down to much and the Motor dont graft so lekker,
As soon s we put the 3rd board in the middel... Awsome, for up to 4 average sized guys.
 
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