The ULTIMATE DIY Boat Build (A Solar Powered Pontoon Houseboat that Sails!)
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 Published On Nov 2, 2023

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 - https://amzn.to/3KazyAz
Victron Battery Monitor - https://amzn.to/3Z75ono
Victron 75|15 MPPT Solar Charge Controller (12/24 Volt) - https://amzn.to/3kyTmUJ
Victron 100|50 MPPT Solar Charge Controller (12/24 Volt) - https://amzn.to/3KMryH9
Victron 100|20 MPPT Solar Charge Controller (48 Volt) - https://amzn.to/3EIsubY
Victron Color Control GX - https://amzn.to/3mebHHn
100 Watt Solar Panels - https://amzn.to/3ZqIYgF
ProMariner Galvanic Isolator - https://amzn.to/44Va961
Blue Sea Systems 3116 120VAC Surface Mount Enclosure - https://amzn.to/3Q6hqf2
Blue Sea Systems 3126 Enclosure Gland - https://amzn.to/3OrfsVx
Leviton GFCI Weather-Resistant Receptacle - https://amzn.to/3q7NKn7
Circuit Breaker Distribution Box - https://amzn.to/3rE8Lq0
120V Ground Fault Circuit Breaker - https://amzn.to/4503jwd

►CABLES/WIRES◄
Victron Energy VE.Direct to USB Cable - https://amzn.to/3ZudF4H
Victron Energy 12-Volt 15 amp Battery Charger - https://amzn.to/3KMwqvU
SmartPlug 30 Amp Shore Power Cable - https://amzn.to/3Dn7rKK
AC Current Sensor - https://amzn.to/3rGyle9
Bus Bar (Flat Tinned Copper) - https://amzn.to/3O1Bw7v
6/2 AWG Wire - https://amzn.to/3KITuvz
6 AWG UL 1426 Marine Wire - https://amzn.to/3Q9GzFQ
6/3 AWG UL 1426 Triplex Round Marine Wire - https://amzn.to/43EGyfU
12/3 AWG Ancor 133310 Triplex Wire - https://amzn.to/3rGtwBx
Heat Shrink Tubing Kit - https://amzn.to/3rHnFfi

►ODDS AND ENDS◄
Scanstrut Deck Seal -https://amzn.to/3ZJt0hZ
3M Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 - https://amzn.to/3EJmUFZ
Trolling Motor Speed Controller - https://amzn.to/3Iy97Dv
Project Box - https://amzn.to/3SxVtov
12 Volt Toggle Switch - https://amzn.to/3SPMe3f
Voltmeter - https://amzn.to/3L0tk7V

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