- [Reacher] Hey, guys, it's your host, Reacher.
Most people would say size matters,
it's a never-ending debate.
So, while everyone is bickering,
let's think about all the fun we can have
on these 15 awesome mini boats and water crafts.
Number 15.
Craigcat is considered a pioneer in a field of small
boat designs, so it's only fitting we talk
about the king of their fleet.
This baby offers electric starting,
a JBL sound system, fishing rod holders,
and full width storage.
On the safety side it has automatic stability control,
dynamics suspension, and tilt safety switches.
Of course that motor is a Evinrude.
All this and a haul measuring 11 and a half
by five and a half feet, that weighs in at only 550 pounds.
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Number 14, powered by a Suzuki four cylinder 1400 cc
gasoline engine, this little badass of a boat
can attain speeds of up to 50 miles per hour.
At 11 and a half feet long and four and a third feet wide,
it seats two people comfortably while still having
storage in both the front and the back.
It weighs in at 661 pounds and can still hold
an additional 529 pounds of cargo.
Even at full weight, it can run at almost four hours
before needing to refuel the 13 gallon tank.
So yeah, that's a lot of room
for a lot of ice cold beverages.
Number 13, creator Paul Elkins came from a family
of designers, so it's no surprise we have this
do it yourself entry on the list.
This electric boat, nicknamed sparky,
is mostly made from coroplast sheeting,
pine boards, and an aluminum backing.
Elkins threw in a battery, trolling motor,
and a whole lot of marine silicone to finish it up.
He was going for something lightweight,
made with readily available materials.
So the end result isn't the prettiest or the sleekest
by any means.
But, for those of you who are interested,
he does offer a do it yourself tutorial video
on his website.
Number 12, inspiration can come from anywhere
and strike at any time, this one is no exception.
After the owner watched a TV show about auctions,
this idea was brought to life.
It started with a 1988 Addictor 333 Bambino.
After tearing it completely apart,
he remodeled and reshaped the whole, the gun whales,
the battery tray, and the fuel tank storage.
Then he replaced the outboard motor
with a 110 horsepower, 787 cc rotax jet drive
from a Cedu XP.
A new custom interior and graphics topped off what
looks to be one of the cooler
do it yourself projects on the list.
Number 11, this one started as an Indi Go Go campaign,
but unfortunately, it never got beyond the concept stage.
It's 100% electrically driven and has a four hour
run time before needing a recharge.
It has six speeds, including reverse.
In addition there are fishing rod holders,
a smart phone holder and a stereo.
It's unsinkable due to it's four water tight compartments
and the propellors enclosed for safety as well.
And although it's designed for kids,
it is adult friendly, so inner childhood, here I come.
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Number 10, Jay Nelson, a California artist and avid surfer
likes to create what has been termed wanderlust vehicles.
His Inverness Boat came to be because of an article he read
about a couple of guys customizing boats
and turning them into surf vehicles.
He created his own version of a surf vehicle,
but it turned out to be more of a camper boat.
Details are hard to find on this one,
but it looks to be a one person craft
that can fit in the back of a standard truck.
I'd email Jay for more, but he's probably
out riding the waves.
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Number nine, sometimes a simple idea is all you need.
Bill Tosh created this one from a basic V bottom pram.
He built a cabin on to it, and then added some floorboards,
and the Tosher 10 was born.
Not much else needed to be done after that,
other than some painting and coating the bottom
with epoxy and fiberglass.
The cabin is not meant to sleep in,
but to be used as a dry place to keep your gear.
The boat is 10 feet long, 165 pounds at dry weight,
and can handle a maximum weight of 650 pounds.
So if you're up for a weekend of beach cruising,
and need something easy to handle, then here's your answer.
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Number eight, Berkeley Eastman designed his first
set of mini tugboat plans in 1986.
He based it off of a radio controlled scale model,
and named it the Candew EZ.
Even though it topped out and linked at a little over
14 feet, it's actually the biggest of his mini tug design.
He partnered up with fellow designer, David Crock,
and they created three other mini tug boats
ranging in length from nine to 11 feet long.
Although he passed away in 2006,
his passion lives on through his company,
Berkeley Engineering, which still sells plans
for all of his creations.
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Number seven, this Italian made mini yacht
is the biggest on this list at 25 feet in length.
It's optional designs allow for multiple configurations
for personal or business uses.
It has a 370 horsepower water propelled engine
that provides a fully loaded top speed of
almost 29 miles per hour.
The semi enclosed cabin allows a seating arrangement
for up to 12 passengers and even a mini kitchen.
An included Bose audio system,
and a back deck for sunbathing
are all that's needed to make this one a second home
on the water.
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Number six, this sleek two seater is just big enough
and just fast enough to make you feel like you're
in one of the bigger boats zipping across the lake.
It comes in at a little over 10 feet long,
and five feet wide.
Two different engine sizes allow for speeds
up to 25 miles per hour.
It's dry weight is 281 pounds,
so it can easily be moved and lifted by two people.
It even has a five year warranty that will come
in very handy if you guys drive them like I do.
But don't let its size fool you,
the grab handles are there for a reason.
Number five, as you can tell from our videos,
we are big fans of the do it yourself projects.
The Jetstream company created their mini boat
for the do it yourselfer who doesn't want a project
that requires a lot of machinery to build.
The finished product is roughly 10 feet by five feet.
And because it's high grade impact resistant aluminum
it only weighs in at 295 pounds.
So whether you want to fish on some calm waters,
or play in the rapids, this one can handle the challenge.
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Number four, Pond King stuck to keeping it simple
on their base model pontoon.
The all aluminum one seater has two six and a half foot
pontoons supporting a 10 square foot deck.
The width is adjustable for transport purposes
while the attached wheels allow you to roll it
for easy loading and unloading.
There are a few upgrades available,
but nothing else is needed as the standard features
include a trolling motor mount, battery box,
cushioned seat and an 18 inch railing.
The light weight and compact size make this a great
little Pawn jumper for the guy or gal that doesn't
want to share their secret fishing spots.
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Number three, this nifty little racer comes from
a 1939 Rudder Magazine article expanding on the uses
of a newly processed material called plywood.
The cocktail class wooden boat racing association
has licensed the design nicknamed SCUA
for fun, safe, and inexpensive racing.
Suitable for first time builders,
the slot together stitch and glue scheme
can be assembled in an hour or two.
After that, it's ready for epoxy, fiberglass,
and paint.
Top it off with either of the allowed six or eight
horsepower engines and your ready to race.
This one makes me a bit nostalgic as it reminds
me of the good ole days when being a kid was all about fun.
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Number two, I'm gonna whine a bit and say
that it's completely unfair that they didn't have
cool stuff like this when I was a kid.
This eight foot miniature version of a competition boat
is made fully from plywood and requires no building form.
The approximate whole weight tops out at only 65 pounds.
The design is great for a low cost beginner's project
because material waste has been kept to a minimum.
Although the recommendations call for a maximum
20 horsepower motor on smooth water,
the excitement and thrill for any kid is unlimited.
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Number one, these little boats had a limited production
run from 1987 to 1991 before the manufacturer went out
of business.
This two seater used both Suzuki and Yamaha
three cylinder engines that were either 70 or 90 horsepower
depending on the year they were made.
The fiberglass trihold design was ten and a half feet
long by four feet wide, and weighed in at 450 pounds.
It's said that these boats could do 35 miles per hour,
get up on plane immediately, and turn on a dime.
All things consider, it isn't a kids toy,
but we're all kids at heart, so who's keeping tabs anyway?
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