Baby Blues, by Phil Bolger
Baby Blues, by Phil Bolger
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What is an "Idaho," and Why?
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Meet the "Idaho," a one-of-a-kind wooden boat. We'd never seen anything like her, and we're guessing you haven't either. A power sharpie built from plywood and epoxy, this year-round camp cruiser has been the answer to all our adventure-related baby blues. Join us aboard as we explore Washington's waterways and find this unique boat's boundaries.
Tiny Houseboat on Lake Chelan | Wilderness Camping with a Family of Four | Phil Bolger Wooden Boat
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On this adventure we go off-grid, camping in our wooden boat along the shores of Lake Chelan. Armed with our unconventional Phil Bolger boat, we spend four nights along Chelan’s stunning, glacier-carved shores. We find breathtaking waterfalls and helicopters battling wildfires. We reach the town of Stehekin, only accessible by boat, boot or floatplane. We have no wifi, no cell service, and a to...
Cruising Hood Canal | Boating Beneath the Olympic Mountain Range | Wooden Boat by Phil Bolger
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Join us as we explore the one of the lesser known lobes of Puget Sound, Hood Canal. It’s a big waterway and we’re specifically cruising the area at the south end called the Great Bend-a 180 degree fish-hook that hosts a unique culture all its own. Sweeping tides, salty shallows…our boat was made for playing in waters like these. 🎬 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures...
Our Wooden Boat Is Back Together | Part 3 of 3 | Huge DIY Hull Repair | Phil Bolger Idaho Design
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Baby Blues is back together again! After finding rot we've spent months working on the hard sawing, sanding, making slurry after slurry. Finally, she emerges from her canopy whole again and better than ever, just as spring arrives. Through the process we became not just owners, but true caretakers, preserving a unique, one-of-a-kind wooden boat that’s become part of Pacific Northwest history. F...
We Cut the Bottom Out of Our Plywood Boat | Part 2 of 3 | DIY Wooden Boat Repair
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Baby Blues, our one-of-a-kind wooden boat, has many features that keep us cruising year round. Sadly, it’s been months since we’ve been on the water. In our last video, we found a spot of rot that led to cutting a huge hole in the bottom of our beloved boat. Join us for part two of this massive repair job. Follow us on Instagram! babybluesbybolger Join us on Patreon! www.patreon....
We Found Rot and Had to Cut the Bottom Out of Our Plywood Boat | Part 1 of 3 | Wooden Boat Repair
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There’s always been a slight squish underneath the ramp leading to the front deck. At first we believed this was due to her unique construction. It was not. Join us on Patreon for sneak peeks and to help us create content! www.patreon.com/BabyBluesbyBolger Follow us on Instagram babybluesbybolger 00:00 Intro 00:35 It's been 3 years 01:25 What is with the squish? 06:07 Gettin' Her...
2023 Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival | Sleeping Aboard Our Unconventional, Practical Plywood Boat
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Port Townsend is a portal to another world centered on ships, schooners, sailboats, and the sea. Get a glimpse of the 2023 Wooden Boat Festival the city hosts every year. We get to see it in a way no one else does. The festival is organized by and hosted at the Northwest Maritime Center whose mission is to engage and educate people of all generations in traditional and contemporary maritime lif...
Lake Kachess Please | Homebuilt Plywood Boat | Camp in the Cascade Range | Phil Bolger Design
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Comments keep getting turned off by UA-cam, sorry everyone! Our bright blue, 31’ long, 5’ ft wide, homebuilt plywood cruising boat gets a lot of questions, comments and general exclamations wherever we take her. Luckily, she takes us to places where no one else is around and Lake Kachess is one of the most peaceful we’ve found. Join us as we spend the night at this small finger lake in the Casc...
Near Catastrophic Failure | 31' Boat Trailer Repair | DIY At Home | First Time
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In our previous video, we came back from Whidbey Island after a weekend getaway. While loading Baby Blues we faced a dramatic decking separation from our steel trailer. The boat nearly pierced a hole in the plywood, posing a serious threat to our boating plans. 🌲 Join us as Ryan dives headfirst into the reconstruction process of this 31' custom-built trailer, taking her from near-catastrophic s...
A Weekend Getaway To Whidbey Island with our Babies Aboard
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🌊 🦀 In this video, we set off to Whidbey Island for some family camping in our wooden boat Baby Blues. The sun shines as we explore the Saratoga Passage and marvel at the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. 🌲 🦭 🎬 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures in our wooden boat Baby Blues! For More Follow Us at babybluesbybolger Music provided by Epidemic Sound 00:0...
The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything - Found in the San Juan Islands, Washington State
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Have you been wondering what the answer to life is? Join us in this episode to find out our answer. 🎬 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures in our wooden boat Baby Blues! For More Follow Us at babybluesbybolger Music provided by Epidemic Sound Time Stamps Intro 00:00 Launching from Anacortes, WA 0:10 Cruising The Juans 00:45 Stuart Island 2:30 Roche Harb...
Baby Blues Goes Downtown - We Hit a Freighter Wake on the Way!
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In this video we take Baby Blues to Bell Harbor in Seattle via Lake Washington, Lake Union, the Ballard Locks, and Elliot Bay. We’ve passed ships of all sizes before, including freighters, but we’ve never hit a wake like this! Next time (?!) we think slower might be better… 🎬 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures in our wooden boat Baby Blues! For More Follow Us at in...
Through the Portal - 2023 Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Sneak Peak
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If you like this check out the full adventure here: ua-cam.com/video/R5vS-nxt1P4/v-deo.html
Solo Kayaking in the Puget Sound
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🌊 🚣‍♂️ Embark on a Serene Solo Kayaking Adventure in Puget Sound! 🏞️ ⛵ Join me as I set out on a solo kayaking exploration in the stunning Puget Sound, just south of Seattle. Come explore the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest - from playful seals and sailboats to moments of serenity. 🥐 Of course, no adventure is complete without a treat. I was lucky enough to uncover a hidden gem - The Ol...
Relaxing, meditative, lazy day at Lake Sammamish listening to lofi
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Relaxing, meditative, lazy day at Lake Sammamish listening to lofi
Easter 2023 on Lake Sammamish in a Wooden Boat
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Easter 2023 on Lake Sammamish in a Wooden Boat
Cousin Calv Comes to Town
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Cousin Calv Comes to Town
Maiden Video Voyage - Ride Along from Bellevue to Seattle aboard our Wooden Boat 'Baby Blues'.
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Maiden Video Voyage - Ride Along from Bellevue to Seattle aboard our Wooden Boat 'Baby Blues'.