16 foot welded aluminum boat build

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16 foot welded aluminum boat build

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Time lapse video of a custom 16 foot self bailing centre console boat. Honda 50hp, top speed 30 knots.
5052 Aluminum - 1/4" transom, 3/16" hull bottom, 1/8" sides, deck, and console.
Design and fabrication by Eli McKenty
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@nickinnewy7567 3 жыл бұрын

Love the build, especially love seeing the water test at the end!!!

@majidalikhan5978 10 ай бұрын

That's the satisfaction of building with your on hands your own design ❤

@osirisblaster 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I could have all the skills you have to have made this. Pure genius. Would be cool to see a bass boat made from scratch like this.

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

That would be cool! I fished bass as a kid, but there aren't any around here ;)

@bradlywright5189 3 жыл бұрын

@@EM-hu2bj do you sell these as build plans for international DIY boat builders?

@felixcat9318 3 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done, a really good fabrication of a well constructed craft. Thank you for sharing.

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@Imnotyourdoormat 3 жыл бұрын

i believe this ol dude built the boat that was strong enough for the Italian Job movie.......

@Aleksandr-nm1 3 жыл бұрын

Ничего себе сколько много времени и труда в основном у сварщика. Сварщики вы молодцы

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

I spent about 120 hours on it, and I had a helper for pulling the hull together and bending on the strakes, plus a few other parts. Probably around 30-40 hours of welding.

@theferalife6452 2 жыл бұрын

That's pretty incredible, dude - as a lifetime boatman, I'd be damned proud of myself if I burned all the wire to put something like that on the water someday!

@jimquantic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, love it. For me, ideal would be higher rails--and I would love to see it on a dual axle trailer, why? Not weight bearing so much, yeah, I get this is more than enough. But with a dual, you can carry extra things in the boat without thinking about it--AND, when you have a high speed blow out, and it can happen, even with the tires maintained, you have an extra level of safety. Again, ideal world.

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Higher rails are definitely an option. Tandem axles are nice, but this rig will be going about 2km from the launch ramp to storage twice a year, on a rural road with a 60kmh speed limit, so no high speed blowouts for this one :)) Cheers!

@jimquantic 3 жыл бұрын

@@EM-hu2bj I hear that, you if you can get 90 percent plus of your needs, you are great. I just always think about ideal designs, IF one starts hitting the open road, maybe to camp and fish, dual trailers can't be beat. Mine is on a single too, and I keep tires in top condition, and a spare; still in that ideal world I would take a dual any day. Fantastic boat, thanks for posting--and you can't beat that engine.

@boikebeagle 7 ай бұрын

@@jimquanticI’ve been towing a single axle boat trailer for 18 years and not had a blowout. 2200 kms return trip from Australind to Shark Bay annually, we change bearings regularly, trailers been serviced and fixed as required

@jimquantic 7 ай бұрын

and I for forty years, and I too have not had a blow out. That said--and in line with boating in general a "back-up" for everything is a good idea. I carry a kicker engine--and needed it only ONCE in all these years, but still "best practice". SECOND is weight bearing, you simply have way more with a dual. @@boikebeagle

@bradlywright5189 3 жыл бұрын

I saw so much opportunity for storage before the floor went in, I want one!!

@markharmon4963 Жыл бұрын

The gunnel handles are inspired. Nice and wide and stable. Draft must be very short.

@oespecialista455 3 ай бұрын

Very good construction of the boat here in Brazil, this boat would easily cost 25 thousand dollars. My family has a tradition of building large fishing boats measuring 10-15 meters out of wood, I'm interested in building this boat

@gradybrowning3976 3 жыл бұрын

Lot of time put into the boat, looks like a quality build.

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@chidourncoz7974 3 жыл бұрын

j'adore, c'est typiquement ce dont je rêve. bravo très belle réalisation !

@Chokechain1111 2 жыл бұрын

Now you know why good aluminum boats are riveted.

@frederickacker5379 2 жыл бұрын

I must Say A Perfect Job & Beautifully Done. Thank You. Plz plz post more!

@apdoghanm6461 2 жыл бұрын

I work in welding all metals, oxygen, and also work in detailing home furniture, such as tables.

@Karma-fp7ho 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. And I love the studio welding shop.

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

I sure am lucky to be working in such a fine shop!

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@runingblackbear Жыл бұрын

Nice job on your build of that boat

@Micington 3 жыл бұрын

looks soooo much more comfortable then fibreglass!!

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

It is!

@christianearllulab1766 2 жыл бұрын

well done.. love to see another video of your masterpiece in any design of boat.🤙🏼

@bruceburns1672 3 жыл бұрын

That boat would not be cheap , a lot of work and solidly built .

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@djtutty76 Жыл бұрын

Not that much work. It was completed in under 6 minutes

@bruceburns1672 Жыл бұрын

@@djtutty76 Ha ha , amazing .

@eldstgilmorbarboydodellatb4413 2 жыл бұрын

💚💚💚💚 bookmark/ notes: welder anchor , which way fish first , walker cross bar sliding down while welding like physical rehab , red fish Lips on that , try sir metal like just road a broke a mustang horse , crew welding box and it’s long wire with welding tip welding metal boat for specific fish ( da throwback on that boat like 🪡 needle #marlin 🪄) ( …..ect….tbc…..-g-b, bot

@gregepp3082 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work guys! I recently build 2 of Rick Welin's boats. (metal boat kits) I love your custom designs. Well done!

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I'm building a Bruce Cope design next month - it'll be my first build from purchased plans.

@gregepp3082 3 жыл бұрын

@@EM-hu2bj what one are you building? I have been looking at a few on Specmar myself. I also like the cope designs too.

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

@@gregepp3082 The winter harbour 23

@gregepp3082 3 жыл бұрын

@@EM-hu2bj yup that's suppose to be a great boat. Hope you make a video of that one. It's on my list.

@doctorboat7112 3 жыл бұрын

@@gregepp3082 I've built a Cope 11' mini jet. Things a ripper and geos together well. I design boats myself using solidworks. If you would like a look at a couple boats i designed check the link below. plans are free for now because the software im using is a student version and i'm not allowed to make profit until i buy the software which cost 5k plus. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pseSodB8qpiumIk.html

@Foxdie503 3 жыл бұрын

Please let us know when plans are available, I'd love to buy them when they are!

@denniscarreno8151 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work 👏

@geraldgitau7702 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of work and some kygo beats

@berburupunaikalimantan4530s 2 жыл бұрын

HADIR OM PAKET KOMPLIT, mantap bisa buat kemana saja

@pablittorocha9134 Жыл бұрын

Hermoso la verdad muy novedoso. Haría uno pero con chapa galvanizada. Pero el modelo ese!

@briansales2957 Жыл бұрын

Really nice work, and the finish is a nice boat

@marcianmoon6143 4 ай бұрын

looks good, but why not have full size stringers like full triangle of metal sheet spanning from one side to the other ? that would make it much stronger, would provide more support in the chop. also why not fill bilge with floatation foam for safety

@brizzx32 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that boat came out nice.

@cosmiccolonel 3 жыл бұрын

Nice lines, and she rides well....... good job mate!!!

@406ba 3 жыл бұрын

Nice sturdy boat. But for me, the center console needs to be moved forward 12-18" to obtain a better balance point.

@EM-hu2bj 2 жыл бұрын

We actually test launched it to double check the deck height, and had the console fabricated, but not yet installed, so we were able to move it around and find the perfect balance point for the console and operator.

@HumorDash 3 жыл бұрын

this is why I am in welding school I get to do this eventually

@leetang6761 3 жыл бұрын

..it looks beautiful and tough

@romeocastillo6244 Жыл бұрын

I'm fully jealous with your talent, skill keep it up, nice job 👍

@drumminsonlive9199 2 жыл бұрын

A real work of art…

@adventurehungry 2 ай бұрын

Not sure if i missed it. Would be good idea to fill underfloor with foam

@megdean953 3 жыл бұрын

Wow beautiful, functional. Great video too!

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Meg :)

@FishnFranky Жыл бұрын

I want one of these in a tiller configuration without the center console!

@michaelvo966 2 жыл бұрын

Great design, very solid boat.

@EricStrebel 11 ай бұрын

Interesting to see this built, well done. I am curious, why is the floor so high? and that space under the floor not used for storage? Just seems like the center of gravity is a bit high on this. But perhaps there is a reason for this..or this boat has a specific function that I am not aware of.

@sarafwolf 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous! So rad!

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sara, looking forward to seeing you up here again sometime soon!

@shannonlove6156 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone building these

@ohkay3644 3 жыл бұрын

Try putting the sides on at the front it's much easier

@KapBennyTV 3 жыл бұрын

such a lovely piece of work.. very inspiring

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@user-sl5zs6lu8m 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you

@JuliocesarToledo_pesca. 3 жыл бұрын

Ficou muito show parabes pelo seu trabalho Deus te abençoe tamos juntos. E o meu sonho de possuir um barco de aluminio

@tapfishing8814 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely impressive 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@PikeHunter777 2 жыл бұрын

Wheare are the floating blocks?

@jorgearos9367 2 жыл бұрын

Hola soy de chile felicidades muy buen trabajo podrías compartir planos . Quiero fabricar uno ,trabajo en soldadura aluminio

@joetherock 3 жыл бұрын

Super impressive build.

@earllll 3 жыл бұрын

AH WHAT A FIND! So stoked I came across this. What does a boat like this cost? Inquiring from Victoria BC

@gz5738 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a Lifetime boat I have one 14 ft skif 9000+

@yaobuckman5006 2 жыл бұрын

sick saw skills!!

@robertogrossige67 2 жыл бұрын

Good work but mistake the curve ! Always , remember , everything moving on water has to respect some mathematics rule ! The curve of hull are derivated from the circle ! Scissoides . If the hull has monoedric angle on vertical section or in orizzontale section . The curve are apply on the junction of plate ! This give stability and fastness. Specially when you weld is much easy and elegant.

@ianmoone2359 3 жыл бұрын

Nice build but I seriously question the design (having built a 16ft alloy boat myself 20+ years ago. First 2 things I noticed? Nice transverse frames across the hull bottom sheets, but not even one longitudinal stringer? Typically there should be transverse frames and longitudinal stringers to creat the boxed frame that resists tortional twisting moments that will fatigue crack structural welds over time. This is a critical design element missing in this build. Next? No positive bouyancy foam under the floor to prevent the boat sinking if / when flooded. This is a design rule requirement to register / license a recreational boat hereabouts. The foam has to be closed cell fire retardant high density poly euro thane - and it must be encapsulated (to prevent foam crumbles from floating on water under the floor to your bilge pumps & blocking their screens causing the pumps to run dry overheat and burn out. It’s always a shame when you see obviously skilled welders / fabricators building a nice looking hull only to miss out some critical elements that typically won’t be obvious to a boiler maker / welder. There’s more to building a great alloy boat than just being able to weld & fabricate. Still a nice boat, just not as nice / safe & long lived as it might have been with a little more attention to details. 👍

@EM-hu2bj 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, There are longitudinal structural members, you can see them at 3:42 while the boat is being turned, and the stringers and verticals are welded down directly over the outside strakes for even greater strength, Also, the hull plating is 3/16", much heavier than most boats of this size and horsepower. Regarding foam floatation, production boats do require it, and it does have its advantages. It also has disadvantages, including greatly increased chances of serious hull corrosion, and much more difficult future modifications and repairs (all of which I have personal experience with). In this particular case the person who commissioned the build requested no foam. The hull is completely sealed and pressure tested (with the exception of the necessary vent line, plumbed up under the bow deck), and has an easy inspection port to confirm that it is not leaking. In case of catastrophic hull impact, there are plugs mounted at the scuppers, and with them in the entire hull cavity can flood without sinking the boat. There are many ways to build a safe and durable boat, and the choices made on this one were carefully considered, and not due to lack of attention to details. Cheers.

@ianmoone2359 2 жыл бұрын

@@EM-hu2bj Nice to hear. 👍👍👍

@kennethrosbury2819 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful boat

@scootherring9314 3 ай бұрын

Awesome job

@kikijor1 2 жыл бұрын

It seems to be normal to go to the next process after doing R.T and U.T after welding. However, there is no such process in this video. It seems that problems will arise later.

@EM-hu2bj 2 жыл бұрын

RT and UT are not generally done on small recreational vessels such as this. all hull seams are welded inside and out, and pressure tested for leaks.

@weldcerts Жыл бұрын

There is no need to go to that level of expense and time. After all, only the most critical pipe or structural welds are ever RT inspected and UT is only required on CJP connections. Other than that it's VT (Visual Testing) for almost all welded joints in both ferrous and non ferrous metals. This CWI thinks the OP is doing a fine job.

@stasylumbassist1 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing

@antoniusmario3545 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful boat❤

@mikerafone4736 2 жыл бұрын

Fab work tops. I did not catch the flotation foam install. Test drive cold enough for coats, but not 1 pfd? No other saftey gear on board? A 16' should have seating middle and back for rough sea. Either too cool or too something going on.

@EM-hu2bj 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you look closely you’ll see I’m wearing an inflatable PFD, and the owner and his son had theirs tucked under the bow. Radio, oars, lines etc were on board, and we stayed in the bay. Not too cool for safety here. Boat was built to the owners specification, with two back corner seats, bow locker seat, and a seat in front of the console. Hull is double welded and pressure tested, but no foam by request.

@markbarber7839 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Well done!

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@user-sl5zs6lu8m 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@ArmanRC 2 жыл бұрын

very awesome project boat built 🤩👍👍👍

@scottthompson8946 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@remington351 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty impressive build. I would have enjoyed some narration explaining the process rather than just music. I see you are in British Columbia, good luck getting a US Coast Guard certificate in order to import into the US.

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! I am planning to do some instructional videos this year. Fortunately I am in Canada, so I don't have to worry about it ;))

@hlaluminiumengineering4292 3 жыл бұрын

Not enough longitudinal stiffness, ie uninterupted fore/aft members. Also uprights from the ribs to guhwhale. Otherwise not bad.....

@allanclose9684 3 жыл бұрын

Nice and strong, nice work. 10 thumbs up.

@TEUARII 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT JOB

@igamer2024 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful boat ,

@boycabatomixvlogs 3 жыл бұрын

I love to have a boat someday...nice build..

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@jorgetalabarperez3735 3 жыл бұрын

Le falta la tapa de regala , donde se pone la chumachera , donde se acoplan los torete para los remos , si se avería el motor , que haréis sin echo

@BUSTAMAM_Fishing_Story 2 жыл бұрын

Nice speed boat ❤️❤️❤️

@buzzross 3 жыл бұрын

Where can we get the plans for the boat. It look amazing.

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bruce, I will have them available on my website once they are ready

@ronh8717 3 жыл бұрын

@@EM-hu2bj are they ready yet? I am also interested

@robertjenkins9747 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice build.

@dooryardfabrication3973 2 жыл бұрын

How did you find 16’ long aluminum sheets? Awesome job btw , looks deadly !

@schlaznger8049 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice work my man!!! Aluminum is not cheap these days but that thing turned out awesome. What size Honda did you put on it as I never saw the size?

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s a 50hp Honda

@IRONHORSE427RACING 3 жыл бұрын

What would a boat like that minus engine cost if you were to build one for sale ?

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy, I would be happy to come up with a quote if you would like to email me at efm@elegantfabricating.com Cheers!

@user-rv1qb1oi8u 3 жыл бұрын

your video is great thanks for yor information

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@OutofWORKoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

dang this awesome

@yongyuthkongkaew806 Ай бұрын

Best. Good Job.❤

@malargroupvasu 2 жыл бұрын

Video nice next video do with measurement to display

@GenghisKhan311 2 жыл бұрын

Great job

@fishingwithfilitsa 3 жыл бұрын

Very good, nice job

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@adillamizi2668 3 жыл бұрын

i sad to you from morocco GOOD JOB

@EM-hu2bj 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@LosCardenitas 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. That is very cool.

@nicholaschandler2482 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing

@TOURMANBOB 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't see whether or not you pumped expandable foam flotation in the hull or not...

@Luktus8 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever built a teardrop camper? That would be a fun build to see

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@MegaBait1616 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job but think the floor is too high making the skiff lil top heavy in a chop with 2 people.

@stillnessprayer 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! Salute...

@FAUZIAKBAR89 2 жыл бұрын

Bagus banget..pembuatan perahu 👍🤝🇮🇩

@ioanstef1983 2 жыл бұрын

Adorable!

@mr.ship099 2 жыл бұрын

look good, we are building bigger boat

@asharali159 Жыл бұрын

Wow fantastic bro

@tomspontoons 2 жыл бұрын

Do you pretty much spool gun everything? Or what percentage is TIG? Does that do well for making the seams water tight? I tend to get pinholes when I MIG seams. Just started a 13’ skiff build last week!

@ridhadababi5858 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@mujakkirlaskar4004 2 жыл бұрын

Sir i want buy the ⛵

@kretieg 2 жыл бұрын

In the sea trial footage, the boat doesn't look like it's quite getting up on plane. Maybe use a 60-75 horse? Armchair Engine-ear here. Someone tell me if I'am wrong.

@EM-hu2bj 2 жыл бұрын

Planes starting at about 12 knots. Top speed is 30, and it’s barely in the water at that point. Owner already had the engine, so we built for it. No problem with power on this one.

@kretieg 2 жыл бұрын

@@EM-hu2bj Thank you.

@zainmblitar 3 жыл бұрын

Hello bro... Nice to know how you build boat. Can I re-upload your videos for my viewer in indonesia ? Iam builder aluminium boat too in Indonesian.

@fckvar5599 3 жыл бұрын

I like it more than Fiberglass in many ways, only issue is the noise when we are in the ocean jigging. Any methods to reduce to hull noise when the waves hitting it. Thanks 🙏

@mahalko2697 3 жыл бұрын

Foam