LIVE Q&A Replay: Boat Foam Secrets, Budget Builds & Porpoising Fixes

Join Chris and Mike for a raw, unfiltered Q&A session where they tackle budget builds, debate the best boat foam strategies, and reveal a new fiberglass rescue project. From fixing porpoising issues to the truth about kayak decks, this replay is packed with actionable boat building advice to help you build your dream rig. The guys dive deep into the great boat foam debate, explaining why you should never put pour foam in a johnboat subfloor and how to protect pink foam from gas using aluminum foil tape. They also discuss strategies for finding used boats under $1,000, the pros and cons of inflatable boats versus kayaks, and give a sneak peek at "Project Poorcraft," a fiberglass restoration. Technical tips include solving interference on forward-facing sonar, selecting the right aluminum thickness, and using JB Weld to stop porpoising. What's your take on the "Pink Foam vs. Pour Foam" debate—have you tried the foil tape hack? 🛠️ GEAR & PARTS MENTIONED Harbor Freight Warrior Countersink & Deburring Tool AutoBoat Trolling Motor System Newport NK300 Electric Outboard Millennium Marine Seats Flex Seal Tape 00:00 - Intro & New Streaming Setup 06:42 - Buying a Boat on a $1,000 Budget 09:08 - Crescent Kayak vs. Skiff 11:34 - Fold Cat & Inflatable Boat Mods 18:39 - Mounting a Deck on a Kayak 26:14 - Sun Dolphin Deck Warnings 29:31 - Project Poorcraft Fiberglass Rescue 35:05 - Best Rivet Countersink Bit 46:46 - Aluminum Thickness for Decks 52:05 - Pink Foam vs. Pour Foam Secrets 01:05:30 - LiveScope Battery & Wiring Setup 01:09:48 - How to Fix Porpoising with JB Weld 01:25:43 - AutoBoat vs. Power Pole Move ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🛠️ Learn to Build Your Boat: 7 Day FREE Trial to our Skool Program: https://tbnation.net/pages/educational-hub 🛒 Shop TBNation: Find parts and gear at our official site: https://www.TBNation.net/ 📺 Watch This Next: Visit our full library of builds here: https://www.youtube.com/@TbNation 🔔 Join the Nation: Subscribe for more builds: https://www.youtube.com/@TbNation?sub_confirmation=1 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #JonBoat #BoatBuild #TBNation #LiveStream #QA #TinyBoatNation #BoatWiring Customer Support Phone: 404-720-3975 Addresses to all Shops: TBN MIDWEST 5900 Enterprize Rd Bellevue, IL 61604 TBN Northeast 10745 Tucker Street STE6 Beltsville, MD 20705 TBN Southeast 5614 HWY 138 SW Oxford, GA 30054 Online Store: https://tbnation.net/ customer service line: ‪(309) 323-8994 Or email us at: support@tbnation.net __________________________________________________ *GET EXTRA VIDEOS & Perks* Patreon.com/TBNation *Full Amazon Store:* https://www.amazon.com/shop/TBNation _______________________________________________ *Instagram: Handles* @tinyboatnation @tbnation_outdoors_se @tbnation_outdoors_midwest @titan_of_DIY @tincancrew_official Tik Tok: @tinyboatnation @tbnation_outdoors_midwest _______________________________________________ *Find us on Facebook Our Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/Tinyboats Our Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705177409792306 ______________________________________________ Music: From YouTube Free Creator Library. or Art-List. ______________________________________________ Recommended Channels: Tiny Boat Nation Tin Can Crew Fireant Fishing JDS Outdoors send jon boats ________________________________________________ Disclaimer: I am DiY creator, not a professional boat builder. to put out concepts & ideas for people to view. Modify watercraft at your own risk.