Expandacraft Modular Boats

Expandacraft Modular Boats

Expandacraft is a modular hull design that transforms into all sorts of watercraft.

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  • @billbranneky5355
    @billbranneky53552 сағат бұрын

    Stand up motoring looks cool. Could be an extreme sports activity, if you start zig zagging.

  • @gwrulzmylife
    @gwrulzmylife7 сағат бұрын

    Never launched mine from trailer yet, 😂 always carry my whole expandacraft inside my vehicle, 12 feet of water craft in my backseat, can't do that with my hobie!

  • @patanthony9286
    @patanthony928613 сағат бұрын

    What is the total width

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats8 сағат бұрын

    /this one is 8 feet wide, but you can make it whatever you like it to be.

  • @asadastronaut
    @asadastronaut17 сағат бұрын

    Oh wow, where are y’all based out of? Any demos in FL?

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats17 сағат бұрын

    I'm in Panacea FL south of Tallahassee on the Gulf. Come take a test ride any time with an appointment.

  • @ButterflyMatt
    @ButterflyMattКүн бұрын

    Love the concept. There are about seventy-five sharp corners that need to be rounded over, though.

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @ExpandacraftboatsКүн бұрын

    I strongly disagree, I think the number is more like 85. LOL

  • @muddymo7641
    @muddymo7641Күн бұрын

    That canoe needs to lose 1 outrigger

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @ExpandacraftboatsКүн бұрын

    I'd like to test that too.

  • @hecdc7703
    @hecdc77032 күн бұрын

    Nice day party boat. Perfect for charters.

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats2 күн бұрын

    Yep, better plan your Florida vacation now before I'm booked solid. lol

  • @Trifoiler41
    @Trifoiler412 күн бұрын

    Zoom zoom WesMan you go dude-a-ramma!

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats2 күн бұрын

    Me go fast.

  • @billbranneky5355
    @billbranneky53552 күн бұрын

    Yes, I found using a rachet wrench on a nylon nut can also cause the it to seize to the bolt too. Then I had to cut off the nut using a cut off tool. I was surprised how easily it happened. I learned to go slow so this does not happen.

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats2 күн бұрын

    Yep, how do you think I learned?

  • @MrBichael750
    @MrBichael7502 күн бұрын

    Triple has so much less drag. Cuts nicely through the water.

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats2 күн бұрын

    /wait till we get some waves, then the difference will be even bigger

  • @MrBichael750
    @MrBichael7502 күн бұрын

    Buoyancy for the win.

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats2 күн бұрын

    Waterline and skinny hulls help too.

  • @JuanSantiago-cq6lo
    @JuanSantiago-cq6lo2 күн бұрын

    I wrote to the company that sells them and they never answered me.

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats2 күн бұрын

    Are you in PR? Shipping there is crazy, about $500 to ship a one sided kit.

  • @Ds-xi2sq
    @Ds-xi2sq3 күн бұрын

    Having fun Wes ? ....looking good ! That 21 footer Tri ..What's the weight that can hold i'm thinking around 1,100 lb's ?

  • @StuffBudDuz
    @StuffBudDuz2 күн бұрын

    I'd like to see more videos that focus on answers to questions such as this. Engineering. The buoyancy of the individual modules, etc.

  • @Ds-xi2sq
    @Ds-xi2sq2 күн бұрын

    @@StuffBudDuz Well guys i can tell you this at least from myself...I 'm a customer of Wes, and from South Dakota . I bought 2 of the yellow pontoon sleave's from him and some other things he has for my project i was doing...Those are the 12 footers 3 section pontoon sleaves. in yellow .... I really love them alot they added quite a bit buoyancy for me. Were talking around 430 est. lb.'s . I have a Tri-Cat so with Wes's pontoons i bought for my boat now has 5 pontoons and can hold total weight easy of 1200 lb's if needed.... I will say this the quality get's a A+ Wes don't sell shit...It's nice and talking with Wes on the phone was a snap you could not find a nicer guy, no kidding. Wes's prices are fantastic i know i shopped around . So your thinking i'm just saying this because Wes and myself are friends... Well yes were good friends as well. I wish he would wait to go to the Phillipines cause i'm headed that way Wes myself...Give me a call. In short guys you see those units he is selling cheap...Don't just sit there, that's a buy of a lifetime. Really i'm not just saying that. 🛶⛵🛶⚓

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats2 күн бұрын

    Bout that. Plenty for me and some gear and a guest.

  • @TuanLe-ko5rm
    @TuanLe-ko5rm3 күн бұрын

    I really enjoyed making my gheenoe bigger but now I want to use the pontoons to do some kayaking. How much are the 4 foot cross beams kit?

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats2 күн бұрын

    For you my friend, cost plus shipping. call me.

  • @rickthecountrydj7404
    @rickthecountrydj74043 күн бұрын

    So Wesley.... I see You're starting to like going faster with an ExpandaCraft?...... Hold My Beer! ;-) lol

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats2 күн бұрын

    I'll never be as fast as you Rick.

  • @DBLDREW
    @DBLDREW3 күн бұрын

    I commented on your other video but for some reason the reply wont work now, anyway I was asking about a shorter nose cone and you where talking about the longer ones cut threw waves better and get a faster speed, which is a bonus. But is there a way to attach a mounting bracket to the noise cone? That way I could extend the decking farther out 18"-24" or so? Seems like the best of both worlds if that is possible, less obstruction up front for fishing, but still the same design for cutting through the water?

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats2 күн бұрын

    The design is for good reason and works very well. I see no need to blunt the bow and a new mold would be $170,000 for a part I wouldn't sell many of.

  • @gwrulzmylife
    @gwrulzmylife3 күн бұрын

    Keep up the videos! Appreciate them!

  • @billbranneky5355
    @billbranneky53553 күн бұрын

    I wonder if there will be some sort of cover like a Bimini top for sun protection? There could be multiple tents with a cooker, coolers and cots for sleeping. It would be like a hotel on the water. A great way to get into the outdoors and away from the TV set, etc.

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats2 күн бұрын

    Ha Ha, hotel. It will have a top and a custom tent. It's not for a lot of people, just a few lucky folks at a time.

  • @billbranneky5355
    @billbranneky53553 күн бұрын

    Those outriggers will make it much more sea worthy. The Polynesians had a great idea when they came up with these things.

  • @1vexed73
    @1vexed733 күн бұрын

    Low sider! Expanda craft made my high sider a family pontoon boat for creeks and rivers!

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats3 күн бұрын

    Yep, this 1974 model is very low to the water, and the reason he wants the safety of my kit when his 5 YO is on the boat. Good choice.

  • @GloriaFeliscuzo
    @GloriaFeliscuzo3 күн бұрын

    Oh it's me not you.

  • @GloriaFeliscuzo
    @GloriaFeliscuzo3 күн бұрын

    Checked the Audio'

  • @GloriaFeliscuzo
    @GloriaFeliscuzo3 күн бұрын

    Can't wait to see the finished product'❤

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats3 күн бұрын

    Me too!

  • @DIGTHEVOICE
    @DIGTHEVOICE3 күн бұрын

    Glad to see the build with the Boonedox landing gear. I have the same set up

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats3 күн бұрын

    Get you one Dude!

  • @DIGTHEVOICE
    @DIGTHEVOICE3 күн бұрын

    I love that. I have a hobie PA14. How much for that build? And is it permanent or can I go fishing sometimes without it?

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats3 күн бұрын

    4 quick release pins, and it all come off of the yak.

  • @FreedomYak
    @FreedomYak4 күн бұрын

    It’s coming along. Looks like an XL Paddlecat!

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats3 күн бұрын

    11 weeks of work so far, but close to launch in a couple of weeks I hope.

  • @gwrulzmylife
    @gwrulzmylife4 күн бұрын

    What's the boat name?

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats3 күн бұрын

    Water World. HA HA HA

  • @AntoniaBriones-j6h
    @AntoniaBriones-j6h4 күн бұрын

    Wow😮 enjoy sailing Wesley.❤

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats4 күн бұрын

    Thanks, was a fun day.

  • @TuanLe-ko5rm
    @TuanLe-ko5rm4 күн бұрын

    That’s fast!

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats4 күн бұрын

    What speed do you get with your Expandacraft outrigger on a canoe?

  • @TuanLe-ko5rm
    @TuanLe-ko5rm4 күн бұрын

    Around 10 miles per hour when it gets on the plane. Not so much when it weight down with more than 2 people. Basically almost the same performance without the outriggers.

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats4 күн бұрын

    @@TuanLe-ko5rm good to know

  • @royrunyon1286
    @royrunyon12864 күн бұрын

    I estimate you're doing 12 to 15 knots.

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats4 күн бұрын

    What is the top speed on your Expandacraft?

  • @deepcold4884
    @deepcold48844 күн бұрын

    Very cool video!!! Can I borrow your video clips to make a video?

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats4 күн бұрын

    sure

  • @deepcold4884
    @deepcold48844 күн бұрын

    @@Expandacraftboats Thank you very much my friend!

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats4 күн бұрын

    @@deepcold4884 No problem, just give me a link when you do

  • @deepcold4884
    @deepcold48844 күн бұрын

    @@Expandacraftboats No problem, thank you my friend!

  • @DBLDREW
    @DBLDREW4 күн бұрын

    this is cool, been thinking of making a modular fishing pontoon that I can break down. The only problem I see with this for a fishing pontoon is the nose cones are WAY to long. Are you planning to make shorter nose cone?

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats4 күн бұрын

    The bow is that long for good reason. They are wave piercing, and go through an oncoming wave instead of riding on top of it. Just like large transport catamarans, the long hulls punch through and come out the other side with little pitching movement, that makes them very efficient.

  • @DBLDREW
    @DBLDREW4 күн бұрын

    @@Expandacraftboats I figured that was why you made them that long, but I would rather ride over a wave and have more un obstructed space up front vs cutting through a wave. All the lakes I would fish at, huge waves are not anything that I would need to deal with so figured I would ask if you had a smaller option

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats4 күн бұрын

    @@DBLDREW It will also let you go farther and faster in smoother water, especially if you are using an electric motor.

  • @mmiller5763
    @mmiller57635 күн бұрын

    Great design, can't wait to learn more!

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats4 күн бұрын

    Subscribe if you haven't already. We plan to make a few in water videos of this new flagship I call Stinger. I hope we get a storm so I can show off how easy it handles the rough stuff.

  • @richardhasting6046
    @richardhasting60465 күн бұрын

    Quick question, what would be the safe weight capacity of this 21', compared to a 16' and how much does the third pontoon change those numbers?

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats4 күн бұрын

    the triple 21 displaces 960 lbs at 40% submerged. the 16 is 480 lbs

  • @richardhasting6046
    @richardhasting60465 күн бұрын

    What an awesome solution!

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats4 күн бұрын

    Thanks, subscribe if you haven't already, we will be posting many in water videos soon.

  • @GloriaFeliscuzo
    @GloriaFeliscuzo5 күн бұрын

    Fabulous and lovely colour ❤

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats5 күн бұрын

    I'm calling this one Stinger.

  • @44landin
    @44landin5 күн бұрын

    For the seat up front do you have to to lift it all the way up. I have the same kayak and considering the same set up

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats5 күн бұрын

    Not sure what you are asking, lift what up? the seat, the crosstube ??

  • @gwrulzmylife
    @gwrulzmylife6 күн бұрын

    🎉 Awesome

  • @rickthecountrydj7404
    @rickthecountrydj740410 күн бұрын

    Nice.... So 6 hp is too much...... I see...... ;-)

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats10 күн бұрын

    Well, unless you're a crazy Country Cowboy DJ. lol

  • @yepyepuhhuh
    @yepyepuhhuh10 күн бұрын

    Interesting concept. I dont hate it.

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats10 күн бұрын

    I'll take "not hated" lol.

  • @billbranneky5355
    @billbranneky535510 күн бұрын

    Very nice how a small trolling motor can be attached on the back. Great idea!

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats10 күн бұрын

    I have an 18 lb thrust WaterSnake that pushes it about the same speed you can paddle a kayak. Doesn't take much because it is so slick through the water.

  • @gwrulzmylife
    @gwrulzmylife10 күн бұрын

    That's what I need.

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats10 күн бұрын

    Come get you one Dude! lol

  • @AntoniaBriones-j6h
    @AntoniaBriones-j6h12 күн бұрын

    Nice boat.❤

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats11 күн бұрын

    I have enjoyed this boat so much, time for a new owner to enjoy it.

  • @GloriaFeliscuzo
    @GloriaFeliscuzo16 күн бұрын

    A stunner ❤

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats16 күн бұрын

    It had a good run in my fleet, time to let someone else enjoy it.

  • @user-ki2et2gb9u
    @user-ki2et2gb9u16 күн бұрын

    Wow!nice absolutely beautiful

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats16 күн бұрын

    Thanks, it's been my go to boat for river cruising.

  • @user-ki2et2gb9u
    @user-ki2et2gb9u17 күн бұрын

    What color is that boat 🚢 ?is that gray?

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats17 күн бұрын

    which boat?

  • @user-ki2et2gb9u
    @user-ki2et2gb9u17 күн бұрын

    ​@@Expandacraftboatsthat one you put reeling

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats17 күн бұрын

    @@user-ki2et2gb9u I don't understand what you mean "reeling" The canoe is green with yellow Expandacraft hulls, and the charter boat is white.

  • @AntoniaBriones-j6h
    @AntoniaBriones-j6h17 күн бұрын

    Enjoy sailing.❤

  • @nikornwongkam3274
    @nikornwongkam327417 күн бұрын

    Where can I buy it?

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats17 күн бұрын

    expandacraft.com or call me at 813-810-2554 Florida USA

  • @user-ki2et2gb9u
    @user-ki2et2gb9u17 күн бұрын

    Can i have one?

  • @Expandacraftboats
    @Expandacraftboats17 күн бұрын

    Sure, come on over and get yours! lol

  • @user-ki2et2gb9u
    @user-ki2et2gb9u17 күн бұрын

    I hope one day i can go there ❤​@Expandacraftboats

  • @user-ki2et2gb9u
    @user-ki2et2gb9u17 күн бұрын