Thursday, March 15, 2018

Cowboy's Boat Challenge

Cowboy's Boat


One of Cowboy's "Let's just see what Happens" projects was building a boat that could actually float and be used on a lake or river.  For starters, he had used some fiberglass filler, then an all-purpose bonder.








On the first attempt to launch, the wind was against us.  But it was fun!








Later, PVC pipes were added on the side for better buoyancy.  Cowboy also added a trolling motor.








Second attempt on Grapevine Lake.

 



The boat surprisingly floats, but is heavy.  So a boat trailer/wagon was needed!











Those pictures and the video were also taken on Lake Grapevine a little over a year ago.  Cowboy has since torn down this boat and sold the trolling motor.  Building another is on the back burner, but with the goal of less weight. Never a dull moment around here!