Unofficial V-Drive.com Camera Platform

[TonkaDriver]

I am currently finishing the redo on the unofficial v-drive.com on water camera platform for the non event get together in Parker later this year. I think that description keeps even me off the hook. If there is interest I can post pics of the progress.

I realize it is not a V-drive and the only fiberglass on it is the console and the resin that I coated the ply for the deck with so my apologies up front.

Let the flogging begin,

Kurt

[poncho]

pics of the masterpiece?

[BradP]

We need pics to properly flog!:p:D

[FC-Pilot]

We need pics to properly flog!:p:D

+1

Paul

[Flatmvn]

I agree if we are to flog properly we need pics and more info so that our material is correct.

[Roaddogg 4040]

Me three!!! Let the flogging begin...:D

Steve

[RiverRacer]

I would think this is a tooner of some sorts???. C'mon Kurt we need pics!..:D

[TonkaDriver]

Sorry, been on night shifts. Pics are coming this afternoon so I can be properly flogged.

[AzDon]

Is it one of those deals with a crow's nest tower?

[TonkaDriver]

My internet was less than dial-up for over a week but now is back upto speed. Sorry for the delay. I know that some of you have not delivered a proper flogging in quite some time. Now you have ammo.

I made new deck molding out of 2" angle and 3" strap steel

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd67/tonkadriver/Pontoon/P5302756.jpg

The first piece of molding shot and riveted

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd67/tonkadriver/Pontoon/P5302760.jpg

Sally and Lizard helping put it together. I shot the pieces seperatey and then riveted them together. I used the rivets as a detail line on the molding. Other than my lack of skill with a paint gun the molding turned out pretty nice.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd67/tonkadriver/Pontoon/P6022771.jpg

Side panels painted and setup to layout the stripes

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd67/tonkadriver/Pontoon/pontoon001.jpg

Stripes get done on Thursday and then final assembly on Friday. The corners of the molding will get capped with oak and I am going to replace all Furniture bases with oak veneer plywood that will be coated with resin and shot with clear.

[warpt71]

Better leave an hour before we do to get to the dam and float w/ us :D :D :D

[RiverRacer]

Yep, figured it was a tooner looks great doing a good job, hope this wasn't priority over the Shark though!.... BTW, very cool dog!...

[whaledog11]

super detail on the pontoons. what did you use too bright boy or polish.good job on the cap rail .what motor do you have for this pontoon is it a 18 or 21 foot pontoons.

[TonkaDriver]

Yep, figured it was a tooner looks great doing a good job, hope this wasn't priority over the Shark though!.... BTW, very cool dog!...

The problem for me with the shark was space and timing. There are lots of things that need to get done before I can devote $20,000 or so to a boat that Sally won't even get in for a ride. In a couple years or so I can look at getting a river toy. The toon is a priority now because we can spend a whole weekend on the water on less than 18 gallons of gas so a fillup will cost about $72 and with the gas prices the way they are a lot of lake will be nice and calm without all those twin engine offshore boats ruining the water and their owners ruining the camping.

[TonkaDriver]

super detail on the pontoons. what did you use too bright boy or polish.good job on the cap rail .what motor do you have for this pontoon is it a 18 or 21 foot pontoons.

it is a 20ft tracker and I have never polished the toons. Does anyone know what kind of acid solution they use at the truckstop polishing outfits?

[RiverRacer]

The problem for me with the shark was space and timing. There are lots of things that need to get done before I can devote $20,000 or so to a boat that Sally won't even get in for a ride. In a couple years or so I can look at getting a river toy. The toon is a priority now because we can spend a whole weekend on the water on less than 18 gallons of gas so a fillup will cost about $72 and with the gas prices the way they are a lot of lake will be nice and calm without all those twin engine offshore boats ruining the water and their owners ruining the camping.

I hear ya, I kinda thought a tooner would be cool too, just have to figure out how put an injected big block in there!..:D

[warpt71]

I hear ya, I kinda thought a tooner would be cool too, just have to figure out how put an injected big block in there!..:D

Can you say "boat anchor" lol

That would be a waste though. Don't they have V-8 outdrive toons now???

[warpt71]

I hear ya, I kinda thought a tooner would be cool too, just have to figure out how put an injected big block in there!..:D

Water dyno!!!

[TonkaDriver]

Can you say "boat anchor" lol

That would be a waste though. Don't they have V-8 outdrive toons now???

Yep

Mine just has a 1972 Evinrude 65 horse whacker but it will do 100+, no shit.........LMAO.

[RiverRacer]

Can you say "boat anchor" lol

That would be a waste though. Don't they have V-8 outdrive toons now???

Yeah no $hit huh,LOL... Yeah they have O/D tooners with small blocks, and it's surprising how fast they run too!..

[RiverRacer]

Yep

Mine just has a 1972 Evinrude 65 horse whacker but it will do 100+, no shit.........LMAO.

Well of course, anything slower would be unheard of, right!...:D

[Norcal_73]

My father built a pontoon boat in the 80s. Powered by a 283 chevy, powerglide, V-drive. Didnt look all that great, but sure sounded healthy. Lol.

[AzDon]

It would not be impossible for my wife and I to spend a weekend on our 21 ft daycruiser... IF we were dedicated campers!
There is under-deck space to sleep two AND a 460 Ford powering a v-drive.... It doesn't do 75, but so what?

[gfinishline]

We like our "toon", it just doesn't get used very much these days. On holidays in the channel we don't worry about "scratches and dents". But YOU better watch your boat! OH! and you CAN wear your shoes and walk across the deck.

[RiverRacer]

A friend has the perfect "tooner", it's a beater one seat for the driver, bring your lawn chairs and cooler, sit where ever you want and crank up the tunes, I'd like to have one of those!...:cool::D

[whaledog11]

this tri toon is way cool .they have good horsepower capability.comfort and speed.worked on one years ago had a black scorpion mercruiser in it sounds cool w/ silent choice exhaust. http://www.jcpontoon.com/tritoon.html#popup

[RiverRacer]

:D:D

http://www.v-driveboat.com/vweb/attachment.php?attachmentid=617&stc=1&d=1214367996

[TonkaDriver]

A friend has the perfect "tooner", it's a beater one seat for the driver, bring your lawn chairs and cooler, sit where ever you want and crank up the tunes, I'd like to have one of those!...:cool::D

Art, mine is basically an open floor plan with lawn chair room or enough room for a queen size air matress with plenty of room to setup a stove for coffee in the morning. eliminating all that furniture is why it goes 85mph less than 100.

On another note I have noticed something. Before the site crash you were a Super Moderator, now you are only a simple moderator. Did AZDon demote you??????????? LOL

[RiverRacer]

Art, mine is basically an open floor plan with lawn chair room or enough room for a queen size air matress with plenty of room to setup a stove for coffee in the morning. eliminating all that furniture is why it goes 85mph less than 100.

The wife will love that, LOL..:D

On another note I have noticed something. Before the site crash you were a Super Moderator, now you are only a simple moderator. Did AZDon demote you??????????? LOL

Probably, LOL...:D:D

[Terrible toy]

The UV-DRIVE.COMCP is looking good Kurt. Maybe I can donate the 4 cyl comp motor I have to the project. It wouldn't take up much floor space and puts out a little over 500 ponies. I can see that with a Arneson drive hanging out the back.:D:D Make a great cartoon.

[RiverRacer]

The UV-DRIVE.COMCP is looking good Kurt. Maybe I can donate the 4 cyl comp motor I have to the project. It wouldn't take up much floor space and puts out a little over 500 ponies. I can see that with a Arneson drive hanging out the back.:D:D Make a great cartoon.

I can just picture that!..:D

[gfinishline]

Bill, we could set your motor up with a Casale V-drive and a "slipper clutch"! You know, "ease it out, hold on to your drinks, and then "roll it over onto plane"! I'm thinkin' a HOT TUB in the middle, 5HP "Briggs" with the water jacketed muffler for the water heating. The "Briggs' would have a GM alternator driving some golf cart batteries, that powered the I-pod controled sound system. Up front we NEED a blown injected alcohol motor (with zoomies) to power the blender! Video up the first party on the boat, throw it out to Ebay, and get ready to build 20 more! "I love it when a plan comes together!"

[Terrible toy]

Bill, we could set your motor up with a Casale V-drive and a "slipper clutch"! You know, "ease it out, hold on to your drinks, and then "roll it over onto plane"! I'm thinkin' a HOT TUB in the middle, 5HP "Briggs" with the water jacketed muffler for the water heating. The "Briggs' would have a GM alternator driving some golf cart batteries, that powered the I-pod controled sound system. Up front we NEED a blown injected alcohol motor (with zoomies) to power the blender! Video up the first party on the boat, throw it out to Ebay, and get ready to build 20 more! "I love it when a plan comes together!"

Good thinking George. Can you have the mods done by september? I don't have any alcohol stuff left so maybe borrow Roaddogs motor. Run ethanol in it and in the blender. I'm on board, I'll get that little motor dusted off.:D:D

[TonkaDriver]

Ok Bill,

I am painting the stripes in the morning. So where do I deliver the boat for 500 ponies of fun. Will I still be able to troll for bass?

Seriously, I would think that engine in a small hydro on glass water would kick ass. Maybe a 15 or 16 foot lightweight hull. Have you thought about taking that beauty and building a boat to fit it? You obviously have the talent.

Kurt

[Roaddogg 4040]

Might just as well use the K motor as it is just sitting in the shop:mad::mad::D

Steve

[SonnyGlide]

This is the perfect tooner:D

[poncho]

Damn Sonny that thing got a liquor license and occupancy permits:D

[Terrible toy]

Ok Bill,

I am painting the stripes in the morning. So where do I deliver the boat for 500 ponies of fun. Will I still be able to troll for bass?

Seriously, I would think that engine in a small hydro on glass water would kick ass. Maybe a 15 or 16 foot lightweight hull. Have you thought about taking that beauty and building a boat to fit it? You obviously have the talent.

Kurt
Bring it by my shop out back of the house. Art's way better with a mill then me, so have him whip up the mounts first.:D


There is not enough money on this planet to get me to build another boat from scratch.:D

[Terrible toy]

Damn Sonny that thing got a liquor license and occupancy permits:D

Poncho, that's damn funny. Unfortunately I was taking a sip of ice tea when I read it. Hurt anything to dry out a keyboard with an air gun?:rolleyes:

[SonnyGlide]

Poncho
when I/we go out, its for at least 2-3 days
plenty of Booz, Beer, Ribs, Yrd. Bird..fresh catch, fuel......TV, CD player......
If we dont go 80-100mi. 1way we aint gone nowhere:D

I made the "TRIP" on the Suwannee River 2times, Big Shoals to the Gulf of Mexico, 217mi. 1way! gone for a wk.
I remember some of it:eek:

[RiverRacer]

There is not enough money on this planet to get me to build another boat from scratch.:D

C'mon Bill, you know it's a lot of fun!..:D:D

[RiverRacer]

Kinda looks like a friends beater!..:D:D

http://www.v-driveboat.com/vweb/attachment.php?attachmentid=641&d=1214823863

http://www.v-driveboat.com/vweb/attachment.php?attachmentid=656&stc=1&d=1215183359

[SonnyGlide]

yep. new deck no carpet just splash the deck and go!, new top, new foot, we use the $hit outta the River Rat, and not a ding in the hulls:D
its a party barge Bra.:p
Toons R everywhere on the river. Uall aint got no water like this, the river is all spring fed.:D

[poncho]

Poncho
when I/we go out, its for at least 2-3 days
plenty of Booz, Beer, Ribs, Yrd. Bird..fresh catch, fuel......TV, CD player......
If we dont go 80-100mi. 1way we aint gone nowhere:D

I made the "TRIP" on the Suwannee River 2times, Big Shoals to the Gulf of Mexico, 217mi. 1way! gone for a wk.
I remember some of it:eek:

I am sooo jealous:D

[RiverRacer]

WOW, glad our river ain't like this, yukkkk:eek: Reminds me of ole Lake Smelsomore!.LOL..:D

http://www.v-driveboat.com/vweb/attachment.php?attachmentid=658&d=1215193102

[gfinishline]

Your "toon" is PARTY READY, and "chicks dig a toon with tunes"! But out here in the desert, it's illegal to run "slicks" on the trailer! (left rear) HA HA!

[SonnyGlide]

better rub ur eyes, ur not C'n well......:p
look at the spring hole in the pic, dirty water? NOT!
this is N a spring Run, shallow water, May B 1ft deep gotta pull the toon up the run:D

[RiverRacer]

better rub ur eyes, ur not C'n well......:p


Then what's all that green slimy $hit floating around, LOL...:D

[RiverRacer]

Your "toon" is PARTY READY, and "chicks dig a toon with tunes"! But out here in the desert, it's illegal to run "slicks" on the trailer! (left rear) HA HA!

Well, take a look at the latest in high tech tires!.. LOL..:D:D

http://www.v-driveboat.com/vweb/attachment.php?attachmentid=667&stc=1&d=1215359490

[Terrible toy]

C'mon Bill, you know it's a lot of fun!..:D:D

If someone told me I had to get in that water or build a boat... I'd have to reconsider.:D:D

[RiverRacer]

If someone told me I had to get in that water or build a boat... I'd have to reconsider.:D:D

That's funny, but I'll be glad to get settled at the river so I can get back to building the GN boat, can't wait to kick ass on Louis and Brad!..:D

[Flatmvn]

That's funny, but I'll be glad to get settled at the river so I can get back to building the GN boat, can't wait to kick ass on Louis and Brad!..:D

I see we are feeling a little frisky with ourself today. Kicking Brads ass is easy he doesn't know where the gas pedal is. I on the other hand know where it is and know how to use it. :D

[RiverRacer]

I see we are feeling a little frisky with ourself today. Kicking Brads ass is easy he doesn't know where the gas pedal is. I on the other hand know where it is and know how to use it. :D

So who's frisky now, I was just being nice including Brad:D, I also know where and how to use the gas pedal, remember I'm not talking about no slow ditch pump thing here like you're used to!..:D:D

[Flatmvn]

Oh now we are going to bring the ditch pump into it. I will have you know I am just using that as primer for the real boats. Keeps my skills sharp. I know about the ones with props on them also. Although at this time mine is missing a few things but I have time before Sept. Hell I might even give it a tune up to boot.

Oh nice of you to try and include Brad he does feel left out allot. But we are talking about professionals not amateurs.

[RiverRacer]

A primer for real boats yeah right,LOL!. Well, since no way I'll have mine done by September, I guess I'll have to work on Brad getting up to professional status, if he has the balls you will need to do a tune up!...:D:D

[gfinishline]

Right here, I'm going to say nothin', about the shi+talk but you all know what I mean. Brad, I was on the beach with a few of my friends last year, at your place. We agree that you go well in a straight line, but lack plate control. Yes you need new cavitation (and underwater) hardware. Don't you remember that day? Art was in the right side seat saying, "do this and do that", in a really nice black boat. "I personally enjoy a beer given to me by a friend, rather than one thrown in my face". I'm old what do I know?

[RiverRacer]

This should get real interesting!..:D

[gfinishline]

Art! This is all in fun RIGHT? Are they actually paying some kind of money for GN wins these days? Interesting? "You had me at who's frisky now?" HA HA HA!

[gfinishline]

Look, I respect anyone who puts together a boat and team and seriously goes racing! Those who are more organized, do better than those who are not! I feel there is room for ALL OF US (Art, see my PM) Having worked with and operated a number of teams over the years, I know that ALL CLASSES work very hard to be competitive. "The spectators look at the K's and GN's", while the boaters/racers, look at ALL THE CLASSES! To me there is just as much work involved running a "2.5" hydro as there is in running a "GN" boat, should there be MORE RESPECT FOR ONE?

[RiverRacer]

Art! This is all in fun RIGHT? Are they actually paying some kind of money for GN wins these days? Interesting? "You had me at who's frisky now?" HA HA HA!

Yep sure is, gotta keep Louis on his toes ya know!..LOL...:D:D

[BradP]

Why use full throttle when half pedal keeps the other slowpokes playing catch up?:confused::rolleyes::D

[Terrible toy]

That's funny, but I'll be glad to get settled at the river so I can get back to building the GN boat, can't wait to kick ass on Louis and Brad!..:D

Is the kicking going to be done soon, like to come over and watch.:D

[Terrible toy]

Look, I respect anyone who puts together a boat and team and seriously goes racing! Those who are more organized, do better than those who are not! I feel there is room for ALL OF US (Art, see my PM) Having worked with and operated a number of teams over the years, I know that ALL CLASSES work very hard to be competitive. "The spectators look at the K's and GN's", while the boaters/racers, look at ALL THE CLASSES! To me there is just as much work involved running a "2.5" hydro as there is in running a "GN" boat, should there be MORE RESPECT FOR ONE?

Amen to that brother... anyone who straps a helmet on deserves some respect. There is no easy, cheap, or safe racing, only various degrees of each.;)

[RiverRacer]

Is the kicking going to be done soon, like to come over and watch.:D

Unfortunately it can't happen soon, but when it does you'll be first to know!..:D

[TonkaDriver]

Who the hell jacked my thread???????????? Art, Louis, or was it some guy in a swamp? The green shit has to be effluent from all the houses on stilts in the swamps.

Almost done, more pics tomorrow. The toon looks really good from a distance. I can't say I have a newfound respect for the kind of work that people like Billy B and Vale do because I have always been awestruck by that kind of talent. What I have learned from my first paint job is that I have a long way to go to just be able to shoot a simple two tone paint job.

Another thing. If Art, Brad and Louis stick their chests out any farther we are going to have to get them fitted for Bra's.

OK, I'm Done for now.

Kurt

[RiverRacer]

Who the hell jacked my thread???????????? Art, Louis, or was it some guy in a swamp? The green shit has to be effluent from all the houses on stilts in the swamps.

Almost done, more pics tomorrow. The toon looks really good from a distance. I can't say I have a newfound respect for the kind of work that people like Billy B and Vale do because I have always been awestruck by that kind of talent. What I have learned from my first paint job is that I have a long way to go to just be able to shoot a simple two tone paint job.

Another thing. If Art, Brad and Louis stick their chests out any farther we are going to have to get them fitted for Bra's.

OK, I'm Done for now.

Kurt

A thread hijacked, you got to be kiddin that never happens, LOL..:D

Just so you know, there is no shame in Krylon paint jobs, in fact on a tooner it's over the top, let's see some pics!..:cool::D

BTW, careful with the snide remarks, it may cost you few cold ones!..:D

[RiverRacer]

Why use full throttle when half pedal keeps the other slowpokes playing catch up?:D

Damn that's a good point there, now I know why Louis would never put it to the wood!..:D:D:D

[gfinishline]

You can watch the party! OR You can be in the party! "no animals remember being injured durring the party in these photos"

[Flatmvn]

Damn that's a good point there, now I know why Louis would never put it to the wood!..:D:D:D

Ouch that had to hurt...:D

[SonnyGlide]

the least polluted river in America is?

yep the Suwannee River, so I guess all the others R what? on a scale of 1-10
and the Suwannee< my back yard is #1 whats urs?

I assume from some of UR condescending remarks..............

its one thing 2B un-informed its another 2B arrogant-ignorant:p

do a Google search; least polluted river, most pristine river, Urs aint on the list:D:

[RiverRacer]

the least polluted river in America is?

yep the Suwannee River, so I guess all the others R what? on a scale of 1-10
and the Suwannee< my back yard is #1 whats urs?

The MOST fun so who gives a $hit!..

[RiverRacer]

Gotta love it!..:D

http://www.v-driveboat.com/vweb/attachment.php?attachmentid=682&d=1215658027

[gfinishline]

"I do love it, BABY!" That's March Mardi Gras, and the end of the parade thru the channel. No 'thongs today' but can you see my "balls blinking?" The balls on my hat! "Captain Morgan" came aboard and had us all naked within the hour. "That's what happens on THIS RIVER!" Even when it's 65 degrees (F) outside. (note, no floating s#!T in the water) well maybe a jet boater or two. HA HA!

[RiverRacer]

(note, no floating s#!T in the water) well maybe a jet boater or two. HA HA!

That's funny!..:D