How can I build my own pontoon boat? I was thinking I could use 50 gal. drums, but where do I get them?

You should be able to find some at your local feed mill or at some type of salvage yard. You can also try calling different factories in your area and see if they have any. most of your tool and die shops should have some. Just be sure that when you weld them together that nothing flamable has been stored in them.How can I build my own pontoon boat? I was thinking I could use 50 gal. drums, but where do I get them?
Junior is on the right track,but even sone kind of soaps can ignite!Also if you plan on using bottom paint on them,you'll have to prime them. Good Luck!How can I build my own pontoon boat? I was thinking I could use 50 gal. drums, but where do I get them?
This question scares the he!! out of me as did the answers given.



Before you start building a boat check with the USCG to see what regulations must be met if there are any. Might want to check your state regulations as well.



And please...do a great deal of research on how to build her! Can't think of anything worse than taking her out, hit a wake, have a weld break between drums and have her go down with you, friends or family or both onboard. You're definitely going to want to have plenty of safety gear on board!!!



Consider this as a much safer alternative:



http://www.u-fabboats.com/How can I build my own pontoon boat? I was thinking I could use 50 gal. drums, but where do I get them?
I was meandering on EBay last wee and ran across 2 sets of pontoons for sale you may try their for an exelant beginning

Where is a good shark fishing place in florida i live in gainesville and have a pontoon boat?

and cant seem to find the sharks in cedar key can anyone give me some directions to a decent shark fishing spot. i have been fishing for a while and caught many sharks out f cedar key but i want to give a new place a try. thanksWhere is a good shark fishing place in florida i live in gainesville and have a pontoon boat?
I used cut bait off Cape San Blas and the government cut at St. George and have done pretty well, some hammerhead around 4 ft., some dogfish and one that was either a bull shark or a lemon. I catch withing or mullet and cut them in half and cast past the sand bar.Where is a good shark fishing place in florida i live in gainesville and have a pontoon boat?
You can catch Sharks, near any of the passes, on the Gulf or Atlantic coastWhere is a good shark fishing place in florida i live in gainesville and have a pontoon boat?
i always thought daytona

Where can I get a pattern for pontoon boat canvas?

We bought a 1990 28' Sun Tracker party hut. I need to find out what the canvas looked like originally. I want to make the canvas covers myself but the canvas on the boat is so shabby it cannot be used as a pattern.

Any help would be greatly appreciatedWhere can I get a pattern for pontoon boat canvas?
It is far cheaper to just order one from a source that makes replacements. You will get a quality canvas that most home sewing machines cannot handle. Trying to do things yourself is a great way to save money but sometimes projects need to be thought out.

Wondering if anyone has experience in towing a 21 foot pontoon boat with a gmc canyon or chevy colorado?

Wanting to purchase a smaller truck but also need it to pull my boat including on and off of a boat ramp.Wondering if anyone has experience in towing a 21 foot pontoon boat with a gmc canyon or chevy colorado?
Depends on the model of Colorado you get, two 2009 models will be able to pull your boat fine. However, three other Colorado 2009 models are not capable of towing your boat.



Please check the specs on their official Chevy/GMC web site and always require to see the max towing capacity for the particular model of vehicle you are looking at if at a dealership.



It all comes down to research, how much time are you going to invest in finding the facts before truck shopping?



I never have liked pulling any boat near 2,000 pounds or more with a light truck, period. I always go with a full sized truck or better for extra safety and towing power.Wondering if anyone has experience in towing a 21 foot pontoon boat with a gmc canyon or chevy colorado?
should have no problem

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Should i get a 1965 mustang or a party barge pontoon boat?

hi im 15 and i have enough money to buy either one and ive always loveddd 65 mustangs i would take one over a ferrari,and i live in tennessee near a lake and want a boat to take girls out in and have partys haha...since im 15 im going for my boating lisence and my drivers lisence so now i should decide which one i should get. please give me your opinion.Should i get a 1965 mustang or a party barge pontoon boat?
Let's see...car...boat...car...boat...hmmm.



Each is going to take your time and attention and some money. The Mustang will need TLC and the boat is going to need care too.



You can use the car year round but the boat has to be winterized.



The boat allows you to get on the water but the car will get you to the water.



Now, think of this too. How are you going to get the pontoon boat to the water? Or launch it at a marina if stored there? Or pay for a wet slip?



And put the thought of partying on the water every weekend out of your mind...especially with alcohol. Still underage for a few years and you sure as he!! don't want to get busted on the water for DUI.



My answer would be to go for the car now and save for getting the boat later.



ADDED NOTE: jtexas, since he's in TN it would be okay for him to have th party barge since he's not in your state of mine!
Get the mustang.......Should i get a 1965 mustang or a party barge pontoon boat?
how does a 15 year old get that kind of money??



Mustang. You cant pick up chicks in the buick of the water.
MUSTANG all the wayShould i get a 1965 mustang or a party barge pontoon boat?
get the car..i done the boating thing too and it can get expensive..ya can use the car all year long..boats not fun when its cold..get a flat bottom and a trolling motor to take the gurls out..lol..jk...mustang totaly though..american muscle will get ya more chicks
parts for the mustang will be more expensive,and harder to find or fabricate, but it'll get better gas mileage.



the barge will be so much more comfortable than that back seat.



I'm a big fan of 65 mustangs, but I'm leaning toward the barge.
1965 Mustang

The boat would only be fun when it is warm outside.

The car would be fun year-round.
I'd go with the boat.

You're young, and JUST learning to drive.

Most young people get in accidents, not always major ones..

..but you don't want to hurt a beautiful mustang, do you?

And like I said, you're young. Get a boat for partying! =D



You can always save up for the Mustang.
the mustang hands down



you can always rent a boat



good luck renting a 65 mustang



get the mustang!
MUSTANG!!! I had a 65 when I was 16. Loved it. Even though I am a girl everyone was jealous. Also, unless you are always on the water get a mustang. Later you can get a pontoon for chump change. Even get one cheap and restore it yourself. A mustang is worth mor anyway. Good luck. Keep safe.



MelStang

MEL1965
mustang you can rent a boat any time cant find a mustang all the time much less have a chance to own one
Go for the Mustang!



Had one back in the 60's.



You can do the boating later, and it is fun too. Enjoy the car year round. save up for the boat for next summer!



Good Luck - Drive Safe!
You have a very hard choice but I have a 1996 mystic cobra that I bought in 1997 in now sits in the garage since I bought a 2008 22 foot Bentely pontoon boat. If you are considering a boat you would need something to pull it though. It is going to be hard later maybe to find a older car in the shape or for the price you are willing to pay for it. Therefore I have had a ton of fun in my mustang and now i have a ton of fun in my pontoon with family and friends. Get the car the pontoon will come later. Tough choice though very tough.

Drain Holes in Pontoons on a Pontoon Boat?

My Father-in-law drilled holes in the bottom at the back of the pontoons on his boat. Last weekend we tried to take the boat out but it seemed to sit too low in the water. He put screws in the holes with rubber washers to plug the holes. If the holes are not air tight will air be forced out of the screw holes when we put the boat in the water? When we unscrewed the screws it seemed to suck air in, is this possible? Any hints or knowledge shared would be greatly appreciated.



ThanksDrain Holes in Pontoons on a Pontoon Boat?
Pontoons are not only airtight, but also pressurized.



Pull all the plugs and have a qualified technician pressurize the toons, and seal with aluminum welds.



Why in God's name did your Father in law do this?



Being as polite as I can be, this is one of the stupidest things I have ever heard. Please don't let him near the boat in the future.Drain Holes in Pontoons on a Pontoon Boat?
when water starts getting into the pontoons there are leaks%26gt; If built with sealed compartments water get locked in between the cell%26gt; No water will be forced in%26gt; Pushing air out

So find the leaks %26amp; patch%26gt;Drain Holes in Pontoons on a Pontoon Boat?
why did your fatherinlaw do that is he stupid he better plug them up good before i go out with him on the water

I want to buy 20 to 24 ft Used pontoon boat?

Looking for used pontoon boat 20 to 24 ft long ALUMINIUM reasonable order.Mainly to be used for bbq and fishing but also as pleasure craft trailer not necessary but advantage . Used on rivers around mid north coast so must be no wider than 2.5 mtr .Need motor from 15 hp upwards willing to travel to look at right vesselI want to buy 20 to 24 ft Used pontoon boat?
Go to www.craigslist.com look under boatsI want to buy 20 to 24 ft Used pontoon boat?
If I had one for you I would pass it along.



Here's the bad news: this forum is not used for buying and selling.



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