Recent content by mfu5324

Time for the Styrofoam.... As I said, I am using EPS Geofoam. its waterproof and they use a lot in construction for filler etc. There was a local supplier in Des Moines that I bought it. You can have it cut to any dimensions you want.. so I ordered two pices cut to 12"x22"x13ft... $40 a piece...

well I was doing ok with the 5032 and could have probably finished with it. BUT THAT 4043 is so much easier - in your opinion do you think it will be ok? I actually worked for a weld shop 25 years ago for my summer job in college... never did aluminum tho.. and havnt touched a welder since...

I am using .100 " ... 5052 mill finish??? I hope that is ok? Ive used it in the past on my jon boat floors and decks... glad to hear my welds look good.... a lot of practice... your absolutely correct too, I noticed that welding downhill slope is much easier .....

There is a local supplier in Des moines https://www.iowaepsproducts.com/ My guess is to call around to general contractors they should have a place to get it Also... they cut it to the exact specs for me

I use that in my jon boats... great stuff.... I was going to use that but the expense and how much it would take to fill each toon was $$$$. I did some research and what I bought is called GeoFoam.. never heard of it, but the research I did says its waterproof .... does not soak up the water...

Welding process..... my practice welds Welding up the front sections welding the 10 foot sections to the front 40 inch sections Welding the back plates on The 1/8" - 1x1 aluminum tube for supports..... 16 inches from the back, then one where the 10 foot section meets the front section...

Welderthemagficant..... oh I wish I would started this post before I started. I could have definitely used your advice on the welding. alum welding sucks to get use too and I am sure you could have helped me avoid all my trial and errors..... when I first started I used wire that just...

wow.. hard to get time to update this.... first in response to compartmentize the pontoons.... my plan is to fill them with closed cell eps foam (those big white foam blocks you see used for docks). surprisingly, I can get all the foam I need for about $70... ill have pics for this...

Have a new project this spring. Been looking for mini pontoon boat 12 footers to.get into the shallow rivers. The ones I have found they want 4 to 6k for them.. logoboats.com and prostrike bother make them... So for.christmas I got me a klutch mig welder with aluminum spool gun...spent a few...

Hey DrNip, You might consider leaving about a 2 to 4 inch gap in the very middle of the boat where the foam is. This way larger items will drain easier... I originally put my foam across the entire floor and had drainage issues... I then modified it and left a 3 inch gap right in the middle...

I have owned bigger boats (17 and 19ft)... my little 1248 is my absolute favorite thus far... i just hope the 15 footer isn't too big!! Those little boats with 2 guys are perfect!

u better get busy.... so my dad begged me for my little 1248 that we fished in all summer. He is getting older and the big 18 footer he has is getting hard to handle for him. So he and I did some trading and he is getting my 1248 and I am going with a 1552 weldcraft... a little bigger since...

Hey all.. a little FYI, I did it... I found me a little gem on the internet... I heard stories about these but I finally found one.... Last week (Feb 2, 2015) I just bought me a brand new, 2006 25hp Yamaha 2 stroke Remote with a 2 year warranty. I found it in a Dealer in Oregon who bought out...

Hey Nip Weld-Craft called me today.... they are building me one with 24 inch sides.... they said the order didn't state it. So 5 stars for Weldcraft..... How do you like your boat, have you been using it... ive been looking for updates from you but its been awhile Thanks again for measuring...

Hey Justin.. I lived in Ankeny but just moved to Pleasantville last fall..... Have you posted your build yet? I will have to check it out