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Thank you. Yes. I didn't want to get in a jam and accidently claim jump. After joining a FB page for Colorado Gold Prospecting, it was suggested that I purchase one of Kevin Singel's books. Specifically, I purchased "Finding Gold in Colorado: Prospector's Edition. Kevin went through all the research in finding specific tracks of land that can NOT be claimed. The reasons they can not be claimed varies, but a lot of it was because of illegal or dangerous practices and the government took the land back. Anyways, Kevin gives GPS coordinates to the exact locations so you don't end up crossing the law or a land owner.

Thanks. With a few modifications I believe it's going to be exactly what I needed.

Thanks. I'm enjoying it a LOT.

Always sound advice.

Glad you enjoyed their video.

Thank you very much. Glad you like the houseboat. I'll have the houseboat adventures posted pretty regularly.

It was more than likely stresses on the straps. I drove from Cocoa Beach to nearly Oklahoma City. That long distance can stretch material and loosen straps. it's always a good idea to check those straps at every single gas / food stop.

@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 scary business right there. Thank you for headsup.

Glad you got something out of it.

Great idea. I was literally given a kayak today that I repaired for a family member many years ago. I used some plastic from those food grade blue barrels. They seem to hold up very well against UV rays. The color wasn't a match, but still, the repair was solid and it never leaked.

This was on Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma.

I've been eying some brass nav lights that have the vintage look. I think it would look great on the houseboat. What type of 25 foot sailboat do you have? I've got a Catalina 22 in the barn sanded down that I'm about to paint.

@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 MacGregor. I've spent a few nights on it years ago. My wife asked why I got it and I said because I know nothing about them We took sailing lessons and the instructor asked if we sailed before and when we said no he was shocked. He said most students wasn't this good with the tiller. My boat needs bottom paint as well. I did it once myself and it wasn't fun. Had to leave it trailered because I didn't have any way of getting it off the trailer

Thank you very much. Hope you enjoy the channel, I know my videos cover a LOT of different subjects, lol.

Roy came up with a great idea. After I get the boat's battery bank changed out I'm going to add a drop down step at the bow. This will help considerably on the transition between beach and the deck. You're right, That's a big step and I'm not getting any younger.

@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 I actually considered using an extension ladder mounted underneath, between the pontoons as a gang plank. Just top the part that extends with aluminum diamond plate. You could run a pulley system to extend and retract by hand or with an ATV 12v winch. You can anchor a few feet away from the shore if its rocky, or rough water, then extend the gang plank to the shore. I'm probably overthinking it. 🤔

@@greghackstaff217 I've got a telescoping ladder at the stern. I'm also going to be looking at something that will allow my dog to come aboard while at anchor without me grabbing her by the scruff of the neck. I've got some head scratching to do myself.

I purchased it from the daughter of the builder. She was in the mountains of Arkansas.

Thanks, I love it too. Just got off the lake after a two day camping trip.

Thank you.

My dad has told me this repeatedly. Just can't seem to remember it. lol

Thanks. Looks like they handled it all well despite a few set backs. I'm going out tomorrow for an overnighter to test the battery bank situation after having removed the offending dead battery.

Thank you. I was very pleased how they did myself. The Oasis handles like a dream.

They were using something call Tajin. They love throwing that stuff all over the watermelon.

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video.

Hello in Panama. I was there once and loved it. Just a short stay, but it was great.

Glad you enjoyed it. I'm ready for the triple digit temps to go away to I can get out there more.

@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 I agree, it looks like the temps are dropping this weekend so I'm headed to Eufaula this Thursday to do a little boondocking in the houseboat.

@@ew1421 Awesome. Have a great trip. I'll be taking mine out on Thunderbird, but only because I need to sort out the battery issue and make sure the one battery is enough to get me or the girls through a night. Especially if they plan on a movie night with the TV and stuff. If it's not, then I'm going to bite the bullet and go Lithium.

It was a good time. Always good when time is spent with the family.

Thanks. They did well, even if a few things weren't going their way.

Ok. Without mansplaining as I'm accused of regularly by my daughters. I recently bought the houseboat and its been out in the sun with the solar panels charging the battery bank regularly and no issue camping over night. Then I had a shed built for The Oasis four days before the girls went out in it. Turns out one marine 800 amp batteries was allowed to go completely dry which caused a constant drain on the second marine battery. So four days out of the sun with no solar and both batteries were nearly drained at the out start of the girls trip. I've removed the dead battery and the second in now holding a consistent 12 volts. Now it's time for me to take it out and see how it holds up to and all night camping trip. As far as a generator, excellent idea, and I recently purchased one. I Googled the solar charge controller and it is not designed to receive voltage from the generator. So I get to wire up a special charger from the 30amp RV plug to the battery bank. telescopic poles stashed away for emergencies is also a great idea that I hadn't thought of. Thanks for that idea. I'm working through all the kinks. LOL

@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 🌴🤔Hummm, so the solar controller won’t except the generator charge , but there’s a 110 plug in that you could use a regular battery charger to charge your battery bank ? Maybe , ya didn’t see any solar panels on the shots from the vid , but lessons learned , have y’all great look’n boat 👍🏼

@@davescheer5038 Yes. The charge controller is a very basic one that was part of a solar panel kit that was purchased online by the builder. I can use one of the 110 volt plugs in the galley with a battery charger, but that would require stretching the cord across the hallway. Doable and in a pinch a great idea to get out of a mess now that I've identified the problem. There isn't a 110 plug in the electrical closet where the battery bank is, but I'm about to fix that. lol. We just recently discovered the power issues, so I've got some work to do to make it right. Any suggestions are always appreciated.

They are that and they do like their country music.

Thank you. She did very well, especially considering This was only her second time to set foot on the boat.

While I've built many houses, I didn't build the houseboat. This is a Roy Shreyer design with some modifications. This one is basically a limo version coming in at just over 21 feet instead of 17. The craftsman that built this vessel is from Indiana and it takes approximately 600 hours to complete the build. I've learned we are not promised tomorrow and decided I'd rather have 600 hours out on the water with my daughters.

Does this gentleman that builds these have a website or link to his projects? By the way love the concept!

@@stewartp6563 I don't believe he does. At least not that I know of.

LOL.

Hater 🙄

Lol. Because Alexis' friend didn't get off work until late in the evening, later than what she originally thought she would be getting off. The original plan was to launch two hours before dark, but life has a way of changing plans. The girls were still determined to have a go at it.

Because it’s stolen

@@RolandC89😂😂😂😂👀

@@RolandC89 If I don't get the title for it soon, it's certainly going to look stolen. Ha.

Update: I got the registration papers for it today with new Oklahoma numbers.

Thanks Roy. I'm glad you and your wife got a kick out of the video. I had no idea about the Deet on Lexan. I'll take care when using the stuff.

Nice you share Mathew! Ive offered my son but he is more a climber than a boater. Do a test on a scrap piece and you will see what the deed will do. Keep the videos coming! AllthebestRoy ​@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643

Thanks 👍

Thank you. While I've built many things to include my current log home, I wrote a check for this houseboat. The craftsman that built it lives in Indiana.

Thanks. I think we are going to really enjoy the little houseboat.

Thank you. I'm glad you like it.

It's been a non-issue. I don't believe I've seen any of the Dianne's Rose designs with rails.

Thank you. I suspect the girls will take it out more, especially as they get more comfortable with it.

@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 I envy you, my kids gave gone the opposite way, less and kes interested in boats, the older they get

@@fat_tommo_goes_boating Sometimes they circle back around, just takes some time. Wishing the best for you all.

@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 yeah, I expect they will 🤞

Thanks. I've been teaching my daughters since they were very little, so they have the confidence to try stuff that might seems difficult.

Yes. That's what I do when I'm by myself and there is no pier to secure the vessel to. But in this case our boat ramps all have short piers, so it's best to just get in the houseboat and bring it to the pier and out of the way of the boat ramp.

It's certainly on my list. I've got a couple of adventures scheduled then I'm going to go check it out. I've heard my Dad talk about this place since I was a child. It was fun going and exploring it with my daughter.

Thank you. I'm really enjoying it.

Thank you very much. Glad you are enjoying the videos. It is very nearly a tiny house.