Boat Builder's AMAZING Modern Tiny House Boat - Full Tour

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  • Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
  • The SeaSuite is a tiny aluminum houseboat with loads of windows, a large dinette with an electric table, an l-shaped galley, a comfy Queen-size bed, and a modern head (bathroom) with a porthole window in the shower. There's also loads of storage space built into every area in the boat. For exterior space, there is an adorable miniature front deck, an epic rooftop deck, and an outdoor navigation station. It's 26' long x 11'6" wide and weighs over 8,000 lbs.
    You can find out more about the SeaSuites boats here:
    seasuites.ca/
    / seasuitesidney
    And you can rent the SeaSuite in Sidney, British Columbia here:
    www.airbnb.ca/...
    Mark Philbrook has always had a close association with the sea. He comes from a family of boatbuilders (his father and grandfather started Philbrook Shipyards) and Mark was a liveaboard on an Erikson 39 sailboat for 16 years. He designed the SeaSuite and began construction in 2017. His wife Nadine helped with interior design, his friend Craig Toby helped with the build, and the aluminum welding was done by Mark Keeler. It's a fully certified Transport Canada boat.
    The boat is insulated with 1" foam board and has 2 sources of heat: a Propex propane heater, and a radiant electric oil heater. It can be operated on the grid by plugging into 30-amp shore power and hooking up to municipal water, or it can be off-grid with freshwater storage bladders, a Separett urine diversion toilet, 520 watts of solar power, 4 x 6-volt deep cycle batteries, and a Propex propane heater.
    This is a unique and brilliantly designed tiny houseboat and we hope you enjoy touring it!
    Thanks for watching!
    Mat & Danielle
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    Music & Song Credits:
    All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
    Editing Credits:
    Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
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    Mat of Exploring Alternatives
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    Additional photos provided by Mark Philbrook and Craig Toby
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  • @ExploringAlternatives
    @ExploringAlternatives  3 роки тому +79

    Thanks for watching! You can find out more about the SeaSuite here:
    seasuites.ca/
    www.airbnb.ca/rooms/32986934

    • @dickey5556
      @dickey5556 3 роки тому +3

      They could possibly fix the weather helm problem with dagger boards located just forward of or at the stearn. Down while in the water or underway and up to tow or beach the boat.

    • @butterfly-pax2604
      @butterfly-pax2604 3 роки тому +1

      Very beautiful, love the electric table, cool blinds.

    • @StopGoTV
      @StopGoTV 3 роки тому +1

      Nice! How I wish have that too. But only in my dreams 😉

    • @hectorarbelo9965
      @hectorarbelo9965 3 роки тому +3

      Are these available for purchase?

    • @danhn1
      @danhn1 3 роки тому

      @@dickey5556 @

  • @stoneman93
    @stoneman93 3 роки тому +501

    Maneuvering the boat via remote control, while laying on his bed, absolutely blew my mind.

    • @jzthompson9598
      @jzthompson9598 3 роки тому +6

      ikr?

    • @jon.yama-otoko
      @jon.yama-otoko 3 роки тому +32

      Honestly incredible and I was thinking: How much cooler would that be with a PlayStation DualSense Controller? The haptics would let you know when you've hit a seal too.

    • @nathanjayroda8908
      @nathanjayroda8908 3 роки тому +7

      Absolutely mind blowing! And not everyone is talking about it.

    • @timotheelouette765
      @timotheelouette765 3 роки тому +5

      Agreed but anyone could hack that with their smartphone lol and then what...

    • @stoneman93
      @stoneman93 3 роки тому +4

      @@timotheelouette765 True. I’d still rather sail anyway. Though that takes much more effort.

  • @dontbeabeachmyrtle3871
    @dontbeabeachmyrtle3871 3 роки тому +199

    It's feels so light and airy. The outside kinda reminds me of a little tugboat . Love it

    • @col2959
      @col2959 3 роки тому +2

      Filipino Firecracker Filipino 'firecracker'..... love it

    • @dontbeabeachmyrtle3871
      @dontbeabeachmyrtle3871 3 роки тому +2

      @@col2959 thanks lol

  • @LK-by2cq
    @LK-by2cq 3 роки тому +72

    Loved the inside - sleek, clean lines. I would love to have this design in a tiny home on land.

    • @jzthompson9598
      @jzthompson9598 3 роки тому +4

      Not difficult, at all. Just watch out for the zoning gods, who will f*** you up.
      (Voice of expreience.)

  • @CruisingTheCut
    @CruisingTheCut 3 роки тому +143

    I love it!

    • @Capitaine.Albator
      @Capitaine.Albator 3 роки тому +8

      Browsing UA-cam for live aboard and what do I find? A comment from one of my favorite Channel... better look at the video ASAP. 🤪👍🏻✌🏻🇨🇦

    • @ExploringAlternatives
      @ExploringAlternatives  3 роки тому +10

      Thanks for taking a peek :) :)

    • @Nerd3927
      @Nerd3927 3 роки тому +3

      I was actually thinking "That's a boat only David could love!" :-)

    • @jasonwoods3711
      @jasonwoods3711 3 роки тому +1

      I love it too ! How wide is it I wonder ?

    • @allenthehippie
      @allenthehippie 3 роки тому +3

      Imagine your boat being remote controlled

  • @joeyd4364
    @joeyd4364 3 роки тому +73

    "I live in a very small house, but my windows look out on a very large world." - Henry David Thoreau

  • @janeysiegrist5061
    @janeysiegrist5061 3 роки тому +74

    This is perfect, I'd probably put a higher headboard on the bed to section off the bedroom area better

    • @jamestheotherone742
      @jamestheotherone742 3 роки тому +2

      @Anthony Mburu Waweru My thought too as soon as I saw the layout. It seemed like an obvious feature. I was looking for the track in the "ceiling" for where they had had it stowed away.

  • @jlucasound
    @jlucasound 2 роки тому +5

    The thought that went into this design is so thorough! One suggestion I would make is to get a Breville toaster oven as you can cook almost anything in it that you can a conventional oven, just smaller portions. Greater heat control and distribution than a regular toaster oven. Beautiful craft!

  • @margiepeary8003
    @margiepeary8003 3 роки тому +30

    Loved it so much that I watched it 2x's!!! Brilliant storage ideas & ingenious methods employed (i.e. mini-plunger for lifting floor section)!!! The water bladder vs. tank & the electric table for ease of re-positioning was great! Thanks for this fantastic video!!!

  • @7Jennifer
    @7Jennifer 3 роки тому +14

    So many clever elements and the lightness of the wood inside is so calming and gorgeous.

  • @questioner1596
    @questioner1596 3 роки тому +107

    That water bladder concept gave me the idea that if I had an RV with a leaky tank, I could simply put one of these inside the existing tank to save some money and effort.

    • @zeusapollo8688
      @zeusapollo8688 3 роки тому +3

      They do rub holes eventually

    • @ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt
      @ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt 3 роки тому +6

      @@zeusapollo8688 They're warranty is substantial. Additionally, these bladders are designed and manufactured with rough service in mind.

    • @ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt
      @ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt 3 роки тому +4

      You'd have a very difficult time getting a bladder of any size in the existing openings of a rigid tank. Better to simply, quickly, easily and affordably plastic weld any crack on a rigid tank.

    • @zeusapollo8688
      @zeusapollo8688 3 роки тому +2

      I used to cut the top of the tank off. This is marine use.

    • @rcr76
      @rcr76 3 роки тому +2

      Might be baffles inside your tank bud

  • @robatsea2009
    @robatsea2009 3 роки тому +39

    This is flat-out gorgeous! Brilliant job by everyone involved.

  • @megajcprincess4718
    @megajcprincess4718 2 роки тому +5

    I ran across this video a year after it was posted ..I must say, I love this boat outside and inside ..it's basic and nicely designed and I would love to live in a boat like this year round..I live in Canada so I don't know if living on a boat year round is feasible but I love the water and have done a lot of boating in my life.

  • @jacklarrywatkins-jones4986
    @jacklarrywatkins-jones4986 2 роки тому +1

    I personally LOVE this high tech Tiny House Boat. For me, this boat would be very easy and joyful to live on. Truly well thought out design.

  • @taylormademosley
    @taylormademosley 3 роки тому +5

    One of the best designed tiny homes and boat homes, I have ever seen! An amazing attention to detail, practicality, and ingenuity. Congrats on a spectacular job!

  • @MsEvelyn30
    @MsEvelyn30 Рік тому +1

    I love the comfy, yet diverse simplicity of this little boat home. Everything has its place and purpose. But what really sold me was the fun convenience of remote control steering. Simply brilliant, sir. 👏😊

  • @jocelynelangis777
    @jocelynelangis777 3 роки тому +5

    An unbelievable engineering boat! Absolutely fantastic and probably quite expansive to produce. It will be great to rent that boat: nothing is missing! Even the reading lights at night. Everything is so compact and respond to all the needs. Thanks for that dream!

  • @tixximmi1
    @tixximmi1 3 роки тому +24

    You did a great job. And it looks comforting and contemporary at the same time. A lot of thought seems to have gone into your design. Very nice.

  • @mike130557
    @mike130557 3 роки тому +5

    A great concept! You must have loads of fun in it. I love the remote control steering, I bet that turns a few heads! I also love the ‘proper’ bathroom, with separate shower, sink and toilet. Many larger boats have a ‘wet-room’ which is very annoying, having to dry the floor, after taking a shower, before using the other facilities!

  • @carlosadkins9221
    @carlosadkins9221 2 роки тому +2

    What an amazing job you have done... I am getting ready to start designing my summertime house boat and have taken notice of yours. Thank you for sharing this with us

  • @michaelflinn2791
    @michaelflinn2791 3 роки тому +2

    Love the Art Deco theme outside.

  • @samb7925
    @samb7925 3 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful water house

  • @cathylynnpietranton
    @cathylynnpietranton 3 роки тому +7

    We really love the layout of this tiny boat. He really thought of everything. We is specially like the queen bed that you can walk around both sides thanks for sharing.❤

  • @kevinalba386
    @kevinalba386 Рік тому +2

    This is the best design i ever seen. Congratulations 👏

  • @RajeevKapila
    @RajeevKapila 2 роки тому

    Worth every Penny. It's Magnificent.

  • @listennowbreath
    @listennowbreath 3 роки тому +3

    My iPad and books would love ❤️ this boat ! Perfection.

  • @CogentConsult
    @CogentConsult 3 роки тому +9

    that’s s great design. Unfortunately, it’s a design that will only work well in calmer waters. Great job!

  • @rainydaylady6596
    @rainydaylady6596 3 роки тому +2

    That would be perfect to live in. All those windows let so much light in and views as well. Beautiful and practical. 🖖🙂💕

  • @daveriley6310
    @daveriley6310 2 роки тому +1

    As articulate a narration as would could ever want. Bravo! Nice layout, with well-conceived details.

  • @maxbeezie9693
    @maxbeezie9693 3 роки тому

    Incredible. Having loved on a boat on the english canals for 2 years, I haven't stopped looking at various options to return to that lifestyle. This would still fit their locks. You have made fantastic use of every square inch. Definitely bookmarking this company!

  • @lapislazarus8899
    @lapislazarus8899 Рік тому

    It's the cutest little boat I've ever seen! How clever!

  • @rvnut1133
    @rvnut1133 3 роки тому +26

    I can easily live on this boat full-time - perfect for me.

  • @bobsturgis4674
    @bobsturgis4674 3 роки тому +3

    I think it would be nice to stay on,but i am sure it is not cheap.Great looking boat.Stay safe everyone.✌🇱🇷

  • @jasongooden917
    @jasongooden917 2 роки тому

    very nice. love how you can just chill in your bed and drive with a remote...

  • @CharlieHoliday369
    @CharlieHoliday369 2 роки тому

    Red Hot
    1 second ago
    Wow.I’d live in that for the next four years FOR SURE ! Luv the walk around bed & just the overall design and execution is fantastic!
    The remote control steering is a like a cherry on top !

  • @GulfCoastTim
    @GulfCoastTim 3 роки тому +1

    This is an absolutely wonderful small house boat. The design and layout is spot on.

  • @debiolson854
    @debiolson854 3 роки тому +8

    I would love this for a full time home.

  • @shanebeaudrot777
    @shanebeaudrot777 3 роки тому +1

    Did I mention how impressive this boat is? Awesome hull design. Congratulations on your new endeavor, may the my Lord bless you.

  • @discerninglight1998
    @discerninglight1998 3 роки тому +35

    Very cool design! The only thing that had me question it was steering with a remote control. Anyone ever have any problems with a remote control? I just don't think it's a good thing to rely on. It's a beautiful space though!

    • @ygrittesnow1701
      @ygrittesnow1701 3 роки тому +3

      You mean like a battery going dead mid use? lol

    • @discerninglight1998
      @discerninglight1998 3 роки тому +3

      @@ygrittesnow1701 Just about any type of remote.control troubles. How about a faulty button getting stuck...

  • @KatherineCrosbie
    @KatherineCrosbie 3 роки тому +5

    Neat. I have seen this at our marina but didn’t realize how cool it was!

  • @MrCretemaniam
    @MrCretemaniam 3 роки тому +2

    Well everyone else has already said it but I'll say it too.... A brilliant masterpiece and a work of art ! You are a master designer and builder !

  • @sailflyboy
    @sailflyboy 3 роки тому

    As a sailor and professional Architect, gotta say, an extremely elegant and economic solution. It's beautiful.

  • @frezzingaces
    @frezzingaces 3 роки тому +10

    The remote control is so funny in a good way haha. It's like you're driving your bed to an island hahaha.

  • @shanebeaudrot777
    @shanebeaudrot777 3 роки тому +1

    What a absolute jewel that you built. I love it. Looks like it came straight out of a high-end boat manufacturer. Wow!

  • @shortcake951
    @shortcake951 3 роки тому +1

    The flow of this space is awesome along with all the windows and the colors they go together perfectly. The blinds are genius the bathroom need I say more!! Love this💜

  • @Daviddickson
    @Daviddickson 3 роки тому +4

    What a perfect live aboard, especially after 4+ years on a C&C 32 in the 80s.
    I was so impressed with the build & layout then I saw your last name and laughed. How could it not be top quality.
    We may book a couple of days in the future. Haven't been on the island for years.
    Hope to see more of these built! 🥰😍💕👏

  • @koborkutya7338
    @koborkutya7338 3 роки тому +1

    I like it that you put it on the channel - it is yet another alternative. Like all other you can discuss good or bad or how it fits, but clearly, there is yet another way to live. Great, thanks!

  • @urhiredhr421
    @urhiredhr421 2 роки тому

    Very impressed with the modern "light" interior design, lots of windows and light are important factors for me. You have a winner here.

  • @lindac7146
    @lindac7146 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing. Beautiful layout. Small footprint with a big wide open feel.

  • @Whigu
    @Whigu 3 роки тому +10

    3:43 Had to think twice what kind of magic that was open and close it from up and down :-D

  • @ganeshr7380
    @ganeshr7380 3 роки тому +6

    Such a beatiful boat it stole my heart 😍

  • @jackwesselman6281
    @jackwesselman6281 3 роки тому +20

    I think I would find a flat bottom a little limiting and scarry. Having toodled around the islands with winds, tide changes, ship and boat wash etc. Any thought of dual pontoon as an alternative without destroying what is good about your design? Cool project, many good ideas, thank you.

    • @moocyfarus8549
      @moocyfarus8549 2 роки тому

      The view in the background is campbell river,, some very gnarly ties out here in the discovery Islands,, pretty sure he knows what he is doing

  • @vivresalumiere
    @vivresalumiere 3 роки тому +4

    Fantastic! This boat is a masterpiece! I could picture myself living full time on it! 💖

  • @oreosk8ter
    @oreosk8ter 3 роки тому +2

    This is perfect. This should be mass produced and sold to the public.

  • @glynnisross7974
    @glynnisross7974 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely amazing. I love it. I think some of your designs could be incorporated within British newly built narrow boats to bring them more up to date. Especially the water container design.

  • @ladyquinn6415
    @ladyquinn6415 3 роки тому

    Thank you you have been the first to show, tell how it works, explain all the aspects of your beautiful house boat. You are a inventive and creative Captian.

  • @riccc1421
    @riccc1421 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing creativity

  • @b2dauphine
    @b2dauphine 3 роки тому +7

    Wow! So well thought out and beautiful. A work of art; a gem! I love it. Thanks for the splendid video and for your music. Again, wow!

  • @shaunhall6834
    @shaunhall6834 2 роки тому

    People's creativity is boundless! This is what we should be focusing on.

  • @joshuaverno7955
    @joshuaverno7955 3 роки тому +5

    Well done,I'm impressed.blessed voyage !

  • @Bulletguy07
    @Bulletguy07 3 роки тому

    This little boat may not be the best looker on the water.....but it's certainly THE most practical! Absolutely amazing boat all packed into just 26ft.

  • @suetoronto9993
    @suetoronto9993 3 роки тому +2

    Wow! Great design, inside and out.

  • @theodorelo1851
    @theodorelo1851 2 роки тому

    Impressive I'm a sailor and my 28 1979 Hunter is built for tiny house comfort! He did a awesome job in design and build!😎🇱🇷

  • @vitaprima1350
    @vitaprima1350 3 роки тому

    amazing tiny house boat...so many ingenious ideas in building and designing the boat...meticulously done...so perfect.

  • @Leosigh1
    @Leosigh1 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful.

  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy2605 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful vacation home! The living quarters were elegant and well designed. The use of bladders as tanks could also be used for RVs (no solids). The inset reading lamps, pull out tables under bed, floor storage are ideas that can be, and have been, used in RVs too. I love boats, but too costly to maintain. I think I'll stick with RVs and the occasional kayak outing. But what a beautiful way to live. Every window is a painting with light and movement. Superb!

  • @piedpiper7051
    @piedpiper7051 3 роки тому +4

    Sweet suite!

  • @hanksouthworth9755
    @hanksouthworth9755 3 роки тому +1

    Good job on the open design

  • @itchyeyesmcrealize165
    @itchyeyesmcrealize165 3 роки тому +4

    I love the blinds

  • @rodrigoabarca8209
    @rodrigoabarca8209 3 роки тому +3

    My congratulations, what a outstanding job!

  • @alexlarson833
    @alexlarson833 3 роки тому +2

    Wow!! What an incredible floating tiny home build! Congrats 👏

  • @clevelandexplorer2221
    @clevelandexplorer2221 3 роки тому

    Wow, this guys a genius I'm very impressed. And finding a builder who understands like that is very very fortunate!

  • @hmmagnusson
    @hmmagnusson 3 роки тому +1

    Many impressive design details.

  • @MrSychnant
    @MrSychnant 3 роки тому +2

    Brilliant design, (love the walkaround bed) inside and out with an excellent balance of technological hardware (although remote control steering seems scary) 5 stars from me !!!

  • @jimmcintyre4390
    @jimmcintyre4390 3 роки тому +1

    What a thoughtful design. Very cool!

  • @cityslickeroutdoors8306
    @cityslickeroutdoors8306 3 роки тому +1

    Really cool. I wish I had friends.

  • @juliecastagnaro2868
    @juliecastagnaro2868 3 роки тому +3

    It’s beautiful. Built very well.

  • @shawardara
    @shawardara 3 роки тому +1

    Genius. Inspired. Fascinating.

  • @laruedouglas7972
    @laruedouglas7972 3 роки тому +1

    Love your boat and the setup.

  • @goldrecordsvideos
    @goldrecordsvideos 2 роки тому

    Love to see this thing out in the waves

  • @suelizzi1764
    @suelizzi1764 2 роки тому

    steering from a remote ? VERY cool. Electric table ? also very cool. So many lovely smooth and smart touches. Perfection!

  • @tinekejoldersma
    @tinekejoldersma 3 роки тому +2

    When I saw the first "box boat", I had commented on things I didn't find handy. This one is almost perfect. I do have problems with the "hardly any wind" comment. XD Love it.

  • @RJ-jr6yu
    @RJ-jr6yu 3 роки тому

    Extra special. Really neat build.

  • @willberk2920
    @willberk2920 2 роки тому

    Wow, my imagination just ran away with me looking at this video. I love the idea of having a quaint houseboat like this, and being able to stay or go wherever and whenever I want. Great video, thank you

  • @ronaldbertin9455
    @ronaldbertin9455 Рік тому +1

    Great design

  • @a.b.m.saifularefin5419
    @a.b.m.saifularefin5419 3 роки тому +3

    Excellent job, man.

  • @UKRailsandMore
    @UKRailsandMore 3 роки тому +3

    This is absolutely brilliant. So simple (relatively speaking of course) yet is incredibly functional and absolutely makes the very best of the beauty and peace of the open water, when calm of course that is! I’m a big fan of the narrow boats in the UK having hired one last year for a few days and this reminds me of a similar but more open version! All the best and thanks for sharing. “Happiness is not in the abundance of ones positions but in the fewness of ones wants”

    • @mjremy2605
      @mjremy2605 2 роки тому

      POSSESSIONS, not POSITIONS, although happiness can also come from some positions! Ha ha!

  • @pdmullgirl
    @pdmullgirl 3 роки тому +3

    I like that house boat!! Very simple and nice. It would have to be so fun living on the water! Enjoyed your video!
    ❤️💜💚

  • @antoncheung1970
    @antoncheung1970 2 роки тому

    This is very beautiful boat house

  • @motorv8N
    @motorv8N 3 роки тому +1

    Love this thing. So many ingenious touches and design elements. A little bow thruster might be good insurance for the more windy days moving about tight spots at the marina.

  • @GoodKarmaGuy
    @GoodKarmaGuy 3 роки тому

    100 times better than expected

  • @hwbierce6548
    @hwbierce6548 3 роки тому

    Fantastic build.

  • @paisleyv3434
    @paisleyv3434 3 роки тому +1

    Gorgeous

  • @orvilleholt5728
    @orvilleholt5728 3 роки тому +1

    Genius utilization of space

  • @doittoday1
    @doittoday1 3 роки тому

    Beautiful clean lines. Very functional and aesthetically pleasing design.

  • @ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt
    @ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt 3 роки тому

    From design and planning, through to execution, _SeaSuites_ is top-notch. Just looking at her on AirBnB makes me want to book a stay after the pandemic subsides.

  • @snowgorilla9789
    @snowgorilla9789 3 роки тому

    As a shipbuilder you become aware that any vessel is a compromise a give and take, and having lived aboard for more than four years I congratulate you on a very nice compromise that checks many of the boxes. One question why not spray foam?

  • @soonendsims921
    @soonendsims921 2 роки тому

    you are an amazing human being , living life for what it should be lived for ,, total respect

  • @ajoccasionally
    @ajoccasionally 3 роки тому +2

    Love the interior design!

  • @yonekoBByeah
    @yonekoBByeah 2 роки тому

    One of my favourite episodes