DIY Pontoons(The actual pontoons/tubes)

[SmokingToe]

Have been seeing more and more people that have DIY'd themselves a pontoon. The main cost involved(besides slapping on a trolling motor) seems to be the actual "pontoons"... Has anyone ever tried making their own with Valmex or some other PVC type material?

If so how did it turn out and could we have some pictures/tips? Where did you get the materials, valves and glue from? How much was it?

Have a great idea for a 4 man pontoon that can be modified into a one man just by changing "frames" but I really need some insight into the actual pontoon building.

Shot for all the help

 

[cranky]

pontoons are simple to make...if your pattern is correct and you know how to glue.

there is also another method solid pontoons...but the cost is about the same as the blow up ones...but they are bulky for transporting.

i am selling my original kickboat the very first one i built...if you want it R600 frame and pontoons only...there is a small leak in one pontoon but must collect from pinetown...kzn this offer is only valid for smoking toe...i would like to see him get on the water...even you cant afford this much send me a pm and i will see what i can do for you:fishn

 

[Weasel]

Hi Cranky.

Have you ever tried to stand on your setup and fish and how was the balance on it?

 

[cranky]

no and i wouldnt try on the one in this picture....why because it is nice and comapact...making it easy to move around...the bigger one we build it wouldnt be a problem...but then you are defeating the objective...you might as well get a rubber duck...the whole idea of the kickboat is to have full control in the water using your flippers