Hi, this is Wayne again with a topic “15 Cool Mini Boats and Tiny Watercraft”.
[ Reacher ], Hey guys, it’s your host Reacher. Most people would say size matters, it’s a never-ending debate.. So while everyone is bickering, let’s think about all the fun we can have on these 15 awesome mini boats and water crafts. Number 15. Craigcat is considered a pioneer in a field of small boat designs. So it’s only fitting.
We talk about the king of their fleet.. This baby offers electric starting a JBL, sound system, fishing rod holders and full width storage. On the safety side.
It has automatic stability, control dynamics, suspension and tilt safety. Switches., Of course, that motor is a Evinrude. All this and a haul measuring 11 and a half by five and a half feet that weighs in at only 550 pounds. ( light music ) Number 14 powered by a Suzuki four cylinder 1400 cc gasoline engine.
This little badass of a boat can attain speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. At 11 and a half feet long and four and a third feet wide. It seats two people comfortably while still having storage in both the front and the back.
It weighs in at 661 pounds and can still hold an additional 529 pounds of cargo. Even at full weight. It can run at almost four hours before needing to refuel the 13 gallon tank..
So yeah, that’s a lot of room for a lot of ice, cold. Beverages. Number 13 creator, Paul Elkins came from a family of designers. So it’s no surprise. We have this. Do it yourself, entry on the list., This electric boat, nicknamed sparky, is mostly made from coroplast sheeting pine boards and an aluminum backing.
Elkins threw in a battery trolling motor and a whole lot of marine silicone to finish it up.. He was going for something lightweight made with readily available materials., So the end result isn’t the prettiest or the sleekest by any means., But for those of you who are interested, he does offer a do. It yourself tutorial video on his website. Number 12.
Inspiration can come from anywhere and strike at any time. This one is no exception.. After the owner watched a TV show about auctions. This idea was brought to life..
It started with a 1988 Addictor 333 Bambino. After tearing it completely apart. He remodeled and reshaped the whole.
The gun, whales, the battery tray and the fuel tank storage., Then he replaced the outboard motor with a 110 horsepower, 787 cc, rotax jet drive from a Cedu XP., A new custom, interior and graphics, topped off what looks to be one of the cooler? Do it yourself projects on the list. Number 11, this one started as an Indi Go Go campaign, but unfortunately it never got beyond the concept. Stage.. It’S 100 % electrically driven and has a four hour run time before needing a recharge.. It has six speeds, including reverse..
In addition, there are fishing rod holders a smart phone holder and a stereo., It’s unsinkable due to it’s four water, tight compartments and the propellors enclosed for safety as well.. And although it’s designed for kids, it is adult friendly, so inner childhood here I come. ( light music ), Number 10 Jay Nelson, a California artist and avid surfer likes to create what has been termed wanderlust vehicles.. His Inverness Boat came to be because of an article. He read about a couple of guys, customizing boats and turning them into surf vehicles..
He created his own version of a surf vehicle, but it turned out to be more of a camper boat.. Details are hard to find on this one, but it looks to be a one person craft that can fit in the back of a standard, truck. I’d email Jay for more, but he’s probably out riding the waves.
( light music ) Number nine. Sometimes a simple idea is all you need. Bill, Tosh created this one from a basic V bottom pram..
He built a cabin on to it and then added some floorboards and the Tosher 10 was born.. Not much else needed to be done after that other than some painting and coating the bottom with epoxy and fiberglass.. The cabin is not meant to sleep in but to be used as a dry place to keep your gear..
The boat is 10 feet, long 165 pounds at dry weight and can handle a maximum weight of 650 pounds.. So, if you’re up for a weekend of beach cruising and need something easy to handle, then here’s your answer. (, light music, ) Number eight Berkeley Eastman designed his first set of mini tugboat plans in 1986.. He based it off of a radio, controlled scale model and named it the Candew EZ., Even though it topped out and linked at a little over 14 feet, it’s actually the biggest of his mini tug design..
He partnered up with fellow designer David Crock and they created three other mini tug boats, ranging in length from nine to 11 feet long., Although he passed away in 2006. His passion lives on through his company Berkeley Engineering, which still sells plans for all of his creations. ( light music ) Number seven. This Italian made mini yacht is the biggest on this list at 25 feet in length.. It’S optional designs allow for multiple configurations for personal or business uses..
It has a 370 horsepower water propelled engine that provides a fully loaded top speed of almost 29 miles per hour.. The semi, enclosed cabin allows a seating arrangement for up to 12 passengers and even a mini kitchen.. An included Bose audio system and a back deck for sunbathing are all that’s needed to make this one a second home on the water.
( light music ) Number six. This sleek two seater is just big enough and just fast enough to make you feel like you’re in one of the bigger boats zipping across the lake.. It comes in at a little over 10 feet long and five feet. Wide. Two different engine sizes allow for speeds up to 25 miles per hour.. It’S dry weight is 281 pounds, so it can easily be moved and lifted by two people.. It even has a five year warranty that will come in very handy if you guys drive them. Like I do., But don’t let its size fool you, the grab handles.
Are there for a reason. Number five, as you can tell from our videos, we are big fans of the do it yourself, projects. The Jetstream company created their mini boat for the do it yourselfer, who doesn’t want a project that requires a lot of machinery to build.. The finished product is roughly 10 feet by five feet. And because it’s high grade impact resistant aluminum, it only weighs in at 295 pounds.. So whether you want to fish on some calm waters or play in the rapids, this one can handle the challenge.
( light music. ) Number four Pond King stuck to keeping it simple on their base model pontoon., The all aluminum one seater has two six and a half foot pontoons supporting a 10 square foot deck. The width is adjustable for transport purposes. While the attached wheels allow you to roll it for easy loading and unloading., There are a few upgrades available, but nothing else is needed, as the standard features include a trolling motor mount battery box, cushioned seat and an 18 inch railing.. The light weight and compact size make this a great little Pawn jumper for the guy or gal that doesn’t want to share their secret fishing spots. ( light music ) Number three. This nifty little racer comes from a 1939 Rudder Magazine article expanding on the uses of a newly processed material called plywood.. The cocktail class wooden boat racing association has licensed the design nicknamed SCUA for fun, safe and inexpensive racing. Suitable for first time builders. The slot together, stitch and glue scheme can be assembled in an hour or two., After that, it’s ready for epoxy fiberglass and paint. Top it off with either of the allowed six or eight horsepower engines and your ready to race.. This one makes me a bit nostalgic, as it reminds me of the good ole days when being a kid was all about fun. (, light music ) Number two, I’m gon na whine a bit and say that it’s completely unfair that they didn’t have cool stuff like This when I was a kid., This eight foot, miniature version of a competition boat, is made fully from plywood and requires no building form..
The approximate whole weight tops out at only 65 pounds.. The design is great for a low cost beginner’s project, because material waste has been kept to a minimum.. Although the recommendations call for a maximum 20 horsepower motor on smooth water, the excitement and thrill for any kid is unlimited..
( light music ) Number one. These little boats had a limited production run from 1987 to 1991, before the manufacturer went out of business.. This two seater used both Suzuki and Yamaha, three cylinder engines that were either 70 or 90 horsepower, depending on the year they were made.. The fiberglass trihold design was ten and a half feet long by four feet, wide and weighed in at 450 pounds..
It’S said that these boats could do 35 miles per hour, get up on plane immediately and turn on a dime.. All things consider it isn’t a kids toy, but we’re all kids at heart, so who’s keeping tabs anyway ( light music, ), Hey guys, this is Cassie. I hope you guys enjoyed this video. Tell us in the comments below what you found to be the most interesting and why..
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