This is the most professional upgrade video I've seen. Well done.

I can't begin to tell you how proud and impressed l am with you your brother Bill.

Dude! I had my boat for about 5 yrs and this by far is the most in-depth true diy upgrade video for this boat to date. Where were you when I needed to mount my rod holders lol. Great work my man. I'm going to change out my deck for your design and that wheel mod was damn genius. Most channels show the work done but not how to do it.

@wiebercraft4974

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! I’m glad you enjoyed.

Thank you for putting this together. I wish we could have seen it on the water and all put together.

What a great idea. Thanks. Would work great for fly fishing too.

This is an amazing video that's sold me on getting a Colorado pontoon. I can't wait to get started on putting these mods onto it after I get it, especially love the deck.

@wiebercraft4974

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tyler!

Great job!! This is really well done and I am going to use most of your mods. I am using 1 inch aluminum instead of pvc and wood and putting the battery in a 4 inch deep cut out on my platform in front of the seat. The wheels I did exactly as you and it works great. The motor mount I am using 3, 1/2 inch pvc boards glued and bolted together. I have to say having the wheels down in the lake makes a huge difference…..great thinking. I truly appreciate you sharing your ideas and the professional way you produced the video. Huge thanks!

Nice work, Brother! I’m in the market, & appreciate you sharing your mods. Also, love the shirt! 👊🏼

This is great thank you for sharing! Will be following your method for the casting deck accept use some old aluminum seats from a dingy for the deck.

nice job

Beautiful job on your deck.

Awesome Casting Deck , just bought the material getting on that project ASAP

Nice!! I recently added a higher seat pedestal and found that if I have to ever row, I'm F'd. lol Its a challenge rowing with the high seat. I mostly troll for trout though. I like the batter under the seat idea. I bet that helps with the weight distribution. Great video.

@jefftutmark3092

Жыл бұрын

That’s funny I just sent you a message, but I had the same rowing problem especially being over 6’ tall. Oar lock risers are probably the solution, but trolling motor beats all.

Great video, do you have a part number for the aluminum plank at Tommy Dock? I've looked over their site and don't see individual pieces like that

Very nice, best I have seen

@wiebercraft4974

Жыл бұрын

Ty

I like. We are seniors and need the seat very high. And want to be able to stand. Thank you. Nov 16, 2023

Great job bro that sucker is badass

nice mods thank you

Just picked up the same pontoon and hopefully going to add my endura 30lb thrust trolling motor soon

I love all your nods and did then to my Colorado pontoon, but I want to ask how did you do the registration plate

Great build. I have yet to do the platform and seat riser. What would happen if your battery or motor goes out? Are you bringing oars as well? I bring fins but I don't think I could kick when I'm in a raise position. In addition my rod holds, down rigger, and livescope is mounted on the side

Love the mods… im thinking of getting one of these for my fishing channel, gonna make similar mods, but i want to add a pedal drive from a kayak

@wiebercraft4974

Жыл бұрын

A pedal drive would be pretty sweet.

Nice video showing awesome adaptations. Two questions, what height is your seat pedestal. And, are you able to lift off the battery case lid and remove battery without removing the seat first?

hell yeah buddy im going to do this set up

I like the double tire mod. Platform is nice too. Im curios how much weight it added? I just changed over to a scadden recently whole boat is 28lbs.

Wonderful video. Saving up for the Colorado pontoon set up myself. Other than the #$@& mute button, outstanding run through. Will definitely be doing the casting deck idea, plus this jas given me so many other ideas. Thanks a bunch mate, really appreciate your video.

May I ask what rod holders you purchased from Amazon? On the parts list for the seat is the hardware that attaches the swivel to the seat listed as well. Going through this very scenario and your solution is one I’d like to use. Thanks

Question...where can I get a bracket to make wheel set up mine didn't have one??

Nicely done! Have you ever attempted a re-entry with the casting deck on?

How tall was the pedestal you used for the seat im getting ready to buy the Colorado xts and do the seat and platform mod that you showed

Great video, I have a few questions. Do you have a part number for the aluminum plank at Tommy Dock? I've looked over their site and don't see individual pieces, and how long are the deck planks.

What height pedestal did you use?

Did you have trouble with trolling motor shaft length and prop maybe bumping your tires?

Hey! Great video! I just bought a used boat and they don’t have the original hardware…. So where did you get your black D-Rings?

So I just picked one of these up off Marketplace over the weekend. So when you put the casting deck on and a taller seat, does it feel top heavy?

You're my only hope Obe-wan. Have tried every conceivable arrangement to attach the swivel to the seat bottom. Original seat bolts are too long and pass through both sections of the swivel, ie it won't rotate. Maybe I'm over thinking it. You obviously are far more skilled at solving these problems and better equipped than I.

@patriotperspective9321

2 ай бұрын

@No3Jacks I had the same problem. I got shorter 1/4-20 hanger bolts and replaced the original ones with the short ones. This gave me clearance to mount the swivel to the frame.

@No3Jacks

2 ай бұрын

@@patriotperspective9321 I gave up. I will try again now that I know the secret. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

@patriotperspective9321

2 ай бұрын

@No3Jacks I will look at what length hanger bolts I used when I get home from work and report back.

@patriotperspective9321

2 ай бұрын

@No3Jacks So, I used 1/4-20 x 2 in hanger bolts but I think you could use panhead screws with a corse thread on the seat side of your swivel to get good clearance as well.

Love your mods! Quick question, what battery box do you use for your battery? I have a groups size 31 battery and I couldn’t really find a good battery box for it.

@wiebercraft4974

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I use this Newport Vessels Trolling Motor Smart Battery Box Power Center with USB and DC Ports a.co/d/4Xu3cP7 The dimensions look like it’ll fit a group 31 battery. From the description: Max Battery Fit - 13.75" x 7.5" x 9.75"

Do you have a material list for this modification?

Could you do a much more detailed video on the wheel assembly ? I have a fishcat 9’ and my frame setup is a little different with some diamond plate flooring behind the seat.... but there is a frame crossmember at the very back of the “floor”. If I had wheels I could exit the river in more places ...vs only where automobile access is very close.

This is easily over 100 bucks on just pvc, but super cool anyways!

I would love to see this out for a fishing session! This is a great build. I think I am going to try this build with composite deck boards. Do you think the wooden dowels are a must have or could this be sturdy enough with just the PVC?

@jefftutmark3092

Жыл бұрын

I built a casting deck following a guy named fish and forage, using pvc, and 1/2 plywood, it’s been a dream. Either method won’t steer you wrong.

Do you have these available to buy for the base colorado not the xt or xts? Id be very happy to purchase one from you?

Can you show how to make the wheels?

Can you show more detail on how you raised the seat. Where or what did you use for the extension?

@nathanieleasonbign81970

Жыл бұрын

You can get those extensions from Amazin, Walmart, Bass pro, Cables, Academy etc

You should make a kit for what you built.

@thomengel9720

Жыл бұрын

There's a lot of good engineering in this!

I like that shirt 😂

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Great job, only question i have can you still row if you had too with the seat raised?

@wiebercraft4974

Жыл бұрын

Rowing is considerably more difficult with the seat raised. I think if I extend the oars it would be better. I haven’t really rowed since putting the trolling motor on.

@RobertHuerta-gd1pd

8 ай бұрын

@@wiebercraft4974 what would be a great battery to buy for the troling motor

In your material list you show 2- 1 1/4” x 3” ( four coupling) ?? Is this a 3” necked down to 1 1/4”?? Is this the black furniture pvc or white on this? Thank you for any information

Great job! What source did you use for the aluminum and furniture pvc?

@wiebercraft4974

Жыл бұрын

I got the aluminum decking from tommydocks.com/products/aluminum-panel-47-3-4-x-5-1-2 I got the furniture grade pvc from Amazon. There’s a lot to pick from so just search Amazon for furniture grade pvc.

@Deadmanstools

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bud. Enjoyed the content and will look forward to more!

@RobertHuerta-gd1pd

8 ай бұрын

@@wiebercraft4974 thanks for the infomation. Did you just get one peice at 47 3/4 X 5 1/2 X 1 and cut it into 3 sections equaly.

I contacted Tommy Docks they are showing me a long piece of aluminum, did you cut those steps yourself from a piece of longer stock?

Can you put a link the the aluminum

I'm getting the one without the wheels. I wonder if I can add something similar? 🤔

@wiebercraft4974

Жыл бұрын

If it’s one of the classic accessories pontoons you should be fine. I think they all have the bracket to hold a wheel.

How many planks do i need for the deck?

@wiebercraft4974

Жыл бұрын

I used two planks. They were 48” long so I cut them in half.

hello, you have already tried it on the sea is it adaptable? THANKS

@wiebercraft4974

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I never tried it on the sea. I think a kayak is better suited for salt water tho.

@omarelgardaoui2551

Жыл бұрын

@@wiebercraft4974 thank you

What we’re the dimensions of the transom?

@wiebercraft4974

Жыл бұрын

20-1/2" x 5" x 1-1/2". I glued two pieces of 3/4" plywood together to get the thickness.

Man can you make me the standing platform and ship it to my I will pay you I don't have the tools for this hit me up I'm for real serious about it.