The ULTIMATE DIY Boat Build (A Solar Powered Pontoon Houseboat that Sails!)
We bought an old pontoon boat from facebook marketplace and transformed it into a solar powered pontoon sailboat!
00:00 - First Version of the Cabin
03:06 - Solar Panel Challenges
05:58 - Let There Be Light
08:10 - Our Feet Were Cold
10:22 - 7 Well-Needed Upgrades
20:30 - Replacing Our Slow Trolling Motor
30:17 - Our Boat Was Sinking
38:00 - Things Get Electric
50:41 - Range Extenders
55:18 - Propeller Issues
01:00:33 - Motor Speed Upgrade
01:04:36 - Daggery Daggerboards
01:12:01 - More Sailing Preparations
01:20:09 - Mast Install and Breaking
01:36:25 - Fixing Mast and Supporting It
02:00:12 - Water Always Wins
02:20:13 - Speed Charging
02:29:26 - Tuff Grip Extreme
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►ELECTRICAL GEAR◄
Victron MultiPlus-II Charger/Inverter -
Victron Battery Monitor -
Victron 75|15 MPPT Solar Charge Controller (12/24 Volt) -
Victron 100|50 MPPT Solar Charge Controller (12/24 Volt) -
Victron 100|20 MPPT Solar Charge Controller (48 Volt) -
Victron Color Control GX -
100 Watt Solar Panels -
ProMariner Galvanic Isolator -
Blue Sea Systems 3116 120VAC Surface Mount Enclosure -
Blue Sea Systems 3126 Enclosure Gland -
Leviton GFCI Weather-Resistant Receptacle -
Circuit Breaker Distribution Box -
120V Ground Fault Circuit Breaker -
►CABLES/WIRES◄
Victron Energy to USB Cable -
Victron Energy 12-Volt 15 amp Battery Charger -
SmartPlug 30 Amp Shore Power Cable -
AC Current Sensor -
Bus Bar (Flat Tinned Copper) -
6/2 AWG Wire -
6 AWG UL 1426 Marine Wire -
6/3 AWG UL 1426 Triplex Round Marine Wire -
12/3 AWG Ancor 133310 Triplex Wire -
Heat Shrink Tubing Kit -
►ODDS AND ENDS◄
Scanstrut Deck Seal -
3M Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 -
Trolling Motor Speed Controller -
Project Box -
12 Volt Toggle Switch -
Voltmeter -
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