diy low cost folding floor boards for small Intex inflatable boats & kayaks
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Floorboards turn cheap inflatables into very useful small boats. Here is how to make a cheap folding floorboard to make your portable boat even more handy. This idea will also work with inflatable kayaks or pack boats. I have used this floor board in several different intex kayaks and inflatable boats.
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Thanks for taking time. I have a 10ft inflatable with a 15hp. It's fantastic for Key Biscayne, Fl.
It has an inflatable floor which inflates to 10psi, my last 3, one had wood, the other 2 had aluminum.
I love the comfort of the inflatable floor, but its not as sturdy as the others, so today I set a goal to make a wooden floor. Went to home depot, on the cart I had the sheet of plywood, and the paint and I thought, let me look to see if I find a better solution, and I believe I did, a large sheet of PVC. Easy to cut to size, and totally waterproof, thought I would share. It's always trailered so no need to have separate pieces. Thanks again.
Laura, I think PVC can be an excellent choice. I envy you your trips on the bay, I moved to Broward a few years ago after having lived near or on the bay all my life.
Liked the video, but it would have been very nice to see you fitting it into your boat and what it looks like when its all in place
I agree with you 100%. I'm not sure why didn't do that. I have a bunch of other inflatable boat videos on my channel though you might be interested in.
Right on! Thanks man! 🙏🏻
You bet! check out the little pontoons and rowing frame I put on the Intex 200.
Going to help my buddy make something like this for his inflatable kayak. Going to just use rope for the hinges.
Lovely video. Would love to see how the hinges "hinge" though ?
Thanks Rob
Nice fella! Thanks for the guidance! SSSH....short, sweet simple helpful !
thanks a lot for the nice comment.
Thanks i built mine and worked GREAT - Thanks
hey Dennis, so happy to hear that, if you post a video you can leave the link here.
Nice work Robb!
That is the coolest idea!!!
Madison C Iowa Thanks Madison!
Why threee pieces, it looks to me it would end up being the same length folded simply cut in half?
Awesome rob!
thanks JC😎👌
I'm going to try this
Hi rob! Your video is one of the few that got me inspired to build my own Intex! I posted a short a few days ago showing my Pwm controller and remote steering I built using arduino and linear actuators. Hope you’re doing well!
What a cool steering solution for your Intex. I will add the link here if anyone wants to check it out. I subscribed! Your cars are very nice too. czcams.com/video/ycTVfQPE8_A/video.html
@@RobbsHomemadeLife thanks a lot! I really appreciate that! Motivated to make some content now!
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Love that. Have you used it on the water yet? I want to do this but not sure which is more sturdy. I have concerns where the hinge is, that it might not be strong or sturdy and just dip. The Hudson River by me get Pretty rough so I want to add a little rigidity to the floor of the boat. I would love to hear how your floor worked out
It was surprisingly stiff when unfolded with the seam facing up. - I only used it a couple of times, I would make it the same way if I made another.
Thank you for the response. You put the hinges facing down right?
thanks, i think i'm going to attempt this 1st i have some scrap plywood so i'll try that out 1st. I appreciate the responses!
Do you lose the rigidity when making it foldable? I like the idea (because I don't have a trailer) but I also want to keep the boat as rigid as possible.
Hi Kris, no it is pretty solid, it will only bend one way.
hi,
which way you turn the floorboard ? sides with plastic to water or to heaven ?
Side with the plastic to water.
hello, what is the thickness of plywood in mm? thanks
I think I used a half inch ply so that is 12.7 mm according to Google.
Can you provide more info on how to make the hinges? Thanks.
hey Chuck, I made the hinges from plastic I cut from an old plastic storage bin and bent it to make a crease in the middle and used stainless screws to attach to the ply.
@Panama Jack hello Jack,
I only used it a couple of times and added a large beach towel as a cushion to prevent any screw heads from damaging the floor. the floor actually worked out better than I imagined.
didn't show it in the boat lol , so i don't see the point of the video it's like the end is missing :( ........... bloody good idea though , so , 👍
I have other videos of the boat.
Great video Robb! Can you stand up on this floor? Thanks.
Yes, it can take my weight but it is hard to balance unless in calm water. I no longer have it though.
Thanks! I saw a guy with an Intex Excursion with a waferboard floor two days ago. He could dance on his and it was stable but the Excursion is a bigger inflatable.
Rob do you the measurements that you use for the seahawk 3 to offer anyone that asks. Also want to now what u used for the hidges and screws that wont damage the rubber with the floor sitting on top of the rubber. Also can u use it with just the board to sit on with a cushion
hello Renate,
The screws only went part way into the wood, not al the way to the other side. Also for protection of the bottom, I simply lay a large beach towel on the bottom and placed the floorboard over it. I added a long chair cushion on top of the floorboard to sit on top of it.
Well I'm a women and would like to built a floor but truly dont know how so I dont know what u mean when u say the screws only went part way dont. Could u possible show me a video on how it's done. The hidges where made from a old storage tube right
I showed how it was made in the video.
Hi great video's! where are you from? I live in Michigan around Detroit.
Soldier53flyer Hi Soldier, I am in South Florida
Why didn't you show how to do the hinges? That's the most confusing part! How are the hinges help together? are they one piece? would the plastic not wear and break from bending eventually? I really want to do this, but there isn't a single good how to video out there.
Why did you make 4 sections instead of 3? It looks like maybe to that top small section can fold inward to meet the bigger fold and not add an extra layer of thickness....but then why have the hinged section directly in front of it (the 3rd section). Why not just have the two bigger sections and then the small one up top that folds back in? What is the point of the hinge on the third section?
Did you cut out a little extra from the middle section after making the 3 cuts (it looks like it at the 49 second mark, but you didn't say anything! There are tons of these mod vids, but NOBODY does a good job of showing someone who may not be super skilled in diy projects how to do it. I swear it's like people want you to see that they can do it, but not be able to do it as well as them. Beyond frustrating.
I thought it was pretty simple. I cut a strip of plastic from the storage bin and I attached it with screws over the plywood that was cut. It's a hinge.