I looked around for a float that was solid and could hold a catch bag, guns and be used as a reef or bluewater float.. I couldn't find any so I decided to build one.
This is my custom made spearfishing float that i've been making for the past few months.
Made from 4 layers of 25mm (1inch) pvc closed cell foam and then shaped by hand using sandpaper.
Covered in one layer of surface tissue and 2x layers of 450gm (1.5oz) chop strand cloth and laminated using polyester resin.
Top coat is red flowcoat.
This is my first fibreglass project and has taken me a lot of trial and error to get to the final stages.
Has a large hole through the front for a float line attachment.
Had a pop up container but then didn't like it, so used a canvas bag but also didn't like it.. So I had a custom made vinyl insulated bag made up as the catch bag which I can put ice in so the fish won't spoil when put in.
Will also have webbing around the sides to carry it or hold onto in the water.
Will have a small dive flag on the front.
Will also have 2x bungee cords on the top on each side to mount my spare large gun and my small crayfish gun too.
I'm about 95 kg and me laying on it in the pool pretty much keeps the top of the float level with the water.. So I think it will be able to handle bluewater fish easily.
Hope to be finished soon!
This is my custom made spearfishing float that i've been making for the past few months.
Made from 4 layers of 25mm (1inch) pvc closed cell foam and then shaped by hand using sandpaper.
Covered in one layer of surface tissue and 2x layers of 450gm (1.5oz) chop strand cloth and laminated using polyester resin.
Top coat is red flowcoat.
This is my first fibreglass project and has taken me a lot of trial and error to get to the final stages.
Has a large hole through the front for a float line attachment.
Had a pop up container but then didn't like it, so used a canvas bag but also didn't like it.. So I had a custom made vinyl insulated bag made up as the catch bag which I can put ice in so the fish won't spoil when put in.
Will also have webbing around the sides to carry it or hold onto in the water.
Will have a small dive flag on the front.
Will also have 2x bungee cords on the top on each side to mount my spare large gun and my small crayfish gun too.
I'm about 95 kg and me laying on it in the pool pretty much keeps the top of the float level with the water.. So I think it will be able to handle bluewater fish easily.
Hope to be finished soon!
