This raft can hold 4800 lbs any guesses what we will be adding to it ?? 👀 OR any fun ideas?? Going to be a great summer- so excited to have access to the lake!
I can't tell you how much I enjoy and look forward to your videos. My husband knows that at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings, I have my coffee and I am set to watch "my girls" while he takes our 16 year old puppy for his walk. When I was 15, my mother gifted me with my first set of power tools and I was thrilled. Now at 60, I am living vicariously through you both, living your best lives, with your dogs and each other. You are showing that you truly know what's important in life and to be joyous about it. I love you both!!!
Aweeee Emilee, you filled up our hearts and now they are overflowing. We will always remember your kind words. Your mother was sure a smart momma. We are honoured to have you in our pack.. Sending love to you and your family. 💛🐶
by far my fav episode. as a houseboat owner in the keys I would like to add two things. 1, fire extingisher , have it out when you're using the grill. 2, when you have guests on the raft, make sure they know where the safety gear is located before you leave shore. enjoy that water
@padelicious9093 Omgosh Yes! How did I forget that? Paddles! Also, string lights from the posts so you can be out at night. I saw those light you put up on top, but didn't see how much light they put off. I have no idea what the big area you taped off is going to be unless it's a huge table? I'm so excited for next Sunday!
Probably a good idea to switch out that Trolling motor wood mount to an Aluminum material made into whateverr shape and bolted onto the raft and then you can clamp the Trolling Motor to that. Pretty cool raft. Keep life preservers on board. Every vessel needs them and the life saver rings.
yes, life preservers a must, as well as an anchor that reaches the bottom in case you have to abandon ship and come back later to get it, it will still be there.
If the grain of the mount for the motor was running vertical instead of horizontal, it would not have broken. The grain orientation is why the board broke. Just mount the board vertical and with carriage bolts and it will suffice for the trolling motor.
These women can not stop working, I can not even understand how they accomplish so much in such little time. Any of these projects would take me forever.
Don’t forget that they do this full time! It’s much harder to get projects done when you’re working a 9-5 or just don’t have as much experience. You’re not alone in taking forever haha 😊
This is the coolest thing you ever built! Such a great summer video! Captain Crystal and dancing Jazz are shredding it! Boy, trolling around on lake cooking with your favorite person in the world is all you need. Yes, your 2 babies to. A bar or kitchen in that 8x8 space. Maybe a bed.lol You girls are doing you! I'm loving it! Be safe❤from NY
I agree they're doing this full-time, but they're still getting so much done! They are focused and excited and driven! Of course, their season for outdoor building isn't that long either! They need to get in position to work on the inside of the cabin in the Winter. Oh... Oops... I forgot the property the bought in Mexico as their Winter activity! Who cares?!? I'll watch them no matter WHAT they're working on!
Ladies, if I could write this privately I would. This morning was really hard for me, I lost my mother last night. I waited until this afternoon to watch your video. I just want to say Thank You! I have been watching you for several years now and at times commented but you both may never realize how much you mean to so many of us. Your inspiration allows me to keep going on my own projects and gardens. I may never have all that you do but what I do means so much. Today's video just help remind me of all the fun my family had with Mother fishing, swimming, and picnicking. So the project may go on hold so I can enjoy the summer with family and friends in remembrance of my Mother. One of a kind special lady. With much love and respect, Thank you
Just want to say it’s okay to feel whatever you feel and there’s no pressure to be grateful or appreciative immediately, being angry and upset and irritated etc it’s totally okay (if that happens) and totally normal and healthy, virtually nobody experiences grief in a cartoonishly serene and cinematic postcard coffee table psychology perfect way, it’s much more sad, enraging, and can feel really unfair, because it is. The gratitude and appreciation feelings will come because of course they’re there, but at first, in response to losing someone, negative emotions are the healthiest and most appropriate emotional states to experience, they have a time and place and death is absolutely the right time for those, I apologise if this was not okay, and I hope I didn’t upset you, I just wish someone could have told me this. But I had to learn it. Sending you all the love in the world, it’s really beautiful that you loved her so much. I’m glad she had you ❤
We are so deeply deeply sorry for the loss of your mother, sending a lot of love your way. Thank you for being here and part of this community, I’m glad you find our videos meaningful and that they can even bring you back to wonderful memories with your mother. Sending love and hugs through the grief and healing 💛
Fishing pole holders? Outdoor cushions would be a plus. A food prep table?- Solar panel and fridge/freezer? I mean if you want to spend time a Porta potty (in a little tent thing to put up as needed). A depth sounder so you know how deep it is. A screen canopy to avoid the midges and mosquitos.. My ideas to add lol
I love these two supervisors you have. Just have to say that you two seem so much more lighter in your spirits and your smiles having the time of your lives. Over the years watching that you, it haven’t seen before but the last couple months have just been really refreshing. It looks like for the two of youlightheartedness and just the realness that you ladies are given to not that you weren’t there before and some days aren’t great but some days are fabulous. Thanks for sharing your lives.❤
they don't have to struggle to meet basic needs on the property now so that frees up time (literally) and mental/emotional energy to enjoy other things....
@@AB-ol5uzThat's true. They talked about the years without enough/any electricity and water and how physically draining it was just to have their needs met. Anyone who wants to look at them now and think they have it easy now are crazy! They worked so hard for every bit if ease they may have now. This ability to take some time to make things that aren't "needs." They're still working to get these things, too.🎉
My wife and I live on a small lake in rural Washington State. There is another couple who live on the lake who built a motorized raft very similar to yours that attaches to their dock when they aren't using it to cruise the lake. The lake is small (only about 65 acres) so it is electric motors only. We built a float dock two years ago that came in a kit that uses the same float boxes you have. It worked out very well. I love seeing your projects come to life from two really creative minds like yours. Enjoy that lake and I will keep watching every Sunday!
Ladies, you are amazing! Safety comes first; it's always better to have something and not need it than to need something and not have it. I suggest you install oar mounts and store a set of long oars on your raft in case of problems. Remember, the more weight you put on the raft, including people, the more strain there is on the trolling motor. This includes going against the current. Those are the only suggestions I have. Again, while I'm in my 60s, I am amazed at the projects you two have taken on and completed. You blow me away from week to week. Take care.
The trolling motor is small enough for you to add a safety chain/cable so when it accidentally flips off you just cable pull it out of the water. This project video is the BEST of the last four five years or so. What a happy couple build!!
I would be tempted to put up ceiling frame/rafters to allow for shade sails so you can enjoy it even on the hottest days. Such an awesome build....I love seeing how confident you both have become in building things....dream it and build it!
Love this project! I'm making a couple of recommendations just to guarantee a good experience: Please add strings of solar lights, connecting the posts. The post lights alone will not be enough for others to see you easily (plus, we know solar lights don't all last at the same rate, so more lights for safety); Add at least 2 oars, maybe 4, in case you have issues with the motor; Lastly, add drop down rails for your grill. It is easy to bump something like that, especially with many people moving around on the platform. Enjoy that beautiful build 🎉
So many good recommendations and advice. Now as an 80 yr old guy I think some shade and a private space for a changing room and toilet would be handy. What ever you do it will be perfect. Well done ladies.
With the number of trees on your property (properties) I'm surprised you haven't gotten your own mill yet, and making lumber for your projects! I'm sure the woods will benefit from the forest management. AND it's time to get into fishing!! There has to be some monsters in the lake! Looks amazing!
We don’t have time for a mill... although it comes to mind sometimes…lol I love fishing. I grew up in a fishing family. Always a monster in a lake. lol 😊🐶
That looks like so much fun! There are a ton of things you can add to the raft (I'm assuming you're doing solar panels regardless), but personally, I'd keep it simple. It's a raft, not a gin palace. You don't want to spend all your time maintaining your raft, after all. Can't wait to see what comes next! Have a great week! ~Maarten
@@Vanwives we’re very lucky here in Southern Alberta. We’ve actually gone five days without a frost warning overnight. Lol. Enjoy your beautiful “Water Space” ❤️😘
Idea Time! Build a ramp that allows the girls to jump into the water and then walk up the ramp onto the platform. This way they can enjoy the floating barge and the water! The ramp should be a gentle angle with some form of traction covering so its not slippery. Make it fold up so it's only in the water when needed. I envision Bella or Izzy taking a wild leap into the water and you both struggling to get them back onto the platform. A ramp solves that! I am 99% sure what you have built is considered a boat and if your area requires registration of water craft you'll need to go through the process of titling, registration and so on. You may need to do things like provide life vests for the max number of passengers, something you should do anyway. That doesn't mean you have to wear them it means you have to know where they are and have access to them at all times. More details! Not only does the anchor chain need to be long enough to get to the bottom it needs to be long enough to lay around 20 meters or chain on the bottom plus the chain from your party barge to the bottom plus extra just in case. It's not just the anchor that does the work but the weight of the chain that keeps you in a location but allows for waves/wake etc. You probably will want to add a hand cranked anchor winch and a box to keep the chain and anchor inside. For the battery add a small solar panel on one of your corner posts, the kind you see on small highway signs or home/business lighting. One of those will keep the battery charged and no work for you both. Can you tell I grew up around boats and did a lot of boating well into my 30's?
Trolling motor tips: 1. Get a back up battery. 2. Mount a solar charger up on top of one of the posts. Put Anderson quick connects to unhook and or change from one battery to the other. Also, quick connects to the solar charger. (Btw, I'd use no less than a 100W solar panel)3. the board you broke that holds the trolling motor on the raft, is called the transom. Get some steel, and cover both mounting sides with the steel, that insures no broke boards, and if they do, you won't loose the trolling motor. 4. Speaking of loosing the trolling motor, Get a piece of rope or small cable to catch it should it come loose. I'd also wire in a small volt meter to keep you informed as the how much battery life is left in your battery.
Every Sunday I get my coffee and my fur babies cuddle on the couch and wait for what you talented ladies will be sharing. I was so excited with today’s video. You girls are remarkable. Have a great and safe week. Can’t wait to see what next Sunday brings us. Love you both hugs to Bella and Izzy. ❤
This is really so amazing! I had the same dream as a kid. My uncle and his family had a boat house and I remember thinking how cool it would be to have water be my front yard. So great!
It is a delight watching your unbridled joy working together building such a fun raft and playing in the water. I am glad you have each other to make these adventures possible.
Great project! Can't wait to see the finished tiny house on the lake! One suggestion for your cooler/refrigerator; add hinges to the cover and raise the cooler so that the top of the lid is level with the top of the bench or perhaps a half inch lower. That way you can have the lid open and then have easier access to the cooler. Another idea would be to attach the lid of the cooler to the lid of the lid of the compartment so that is opens with the compartment lid(unfortunately this means removing the hinges from the cooler). Depending on the size of the cooler, this would give you a bit of extra storage under the cooler for smaller, flatter items(cutting boards, utensils, etc.). For those extended trips on the lake, screens would be a great thing to help minimize the bug situation for overnight trips! Keep on keeping on!!
You gals are living the life. SO cool, I don't have words :) The skirt boards are a very sweet touch. Reducing the visibility of the pontoons and finishing the ends of the deck boards make the a no-brainer. And the taped out area? Hot tub - no doubt. Spending the day going from the hot water to the cold plunge. Yep - you're living the life 99% of us only dream about! GOOD FOR YOU!
You're making your super yacht motor work harder than necessary. Make a bow for each your floats up in the front. To eliminate the drag on your vessel!
Let me tell you, it is such a delight to get video from the "Dynamic Duo" on a Sunday morning. The two of you WORK HARD to be able to HAVE FUN. This is the Canadian way. Lovevyou all. Now that's entertainment.
Thank you so much for sharing your joy of doing things together, building new things, and just sheer *living*! You make the Sunday evening more tolerable for me
It was so fun to see what you’ve done to your raft. It brings back many memories from the 1960s in Michigan on a 80 acre lake where we had a cottage. My dad had a float like that and he put a railing across the back of it, attached a slow motor below that, and we named it “Pokey”! So we used it to swim out to during the day while it was anchored in front, but then at night or on the weekends he would pull up the anchor and they would put aluminum lawn chairs on the raft (without any railing, except by the motor) , and we would slowly meander around the lake, waving at everyone! His invention was before pontoons were ever developed, as far as I know. They would even fish off it at night (in the dark) by hanging a lantern out and catching trout with canned corn. They were very successful. It will be fun to see what you’re going to do. Note: those aluminum chairs did NOT hold up well and you had to be very careful sitting in them! LOL!
Incredible job, you two! You can build anything!! It looks like you are adding a "Covered Section" to the deck in the middle. Some waterproof string patio lights around the perimeter would be cool, as would a large search-type light for nighttime boating! Water proof cushions on top of your storage boxes for comfortable extra seating. The trolling motor handle needs to be higher or the seat lower so it is more comfortable on the shoulder and arm of whoever the captain is steering. My other safety concern for you guys. If something goes wrong with the trolling motor, you need something to help you get the boat back to shore. (Maybe a backup motor? Rowing paddles won't do it! 🤣) You guys are going to have so much fun!!
I love that you guys give Ivy your fur babies such a great life & awesome job on floating dock. I have me some paddles on board just in case the motor doesn't work.
What a great idea! That will be sooooo used this summer. Maybe a chunk of plywood at the back for the motor to attach to would be stronger. Oh and a solar panel would be great to continue your exploration! Thanks for this. Cheers, Mike.
You beautiful girls never cease to amaze me with your DIY skills. Your attention to detail is so good it puts to shame some of the so called professionals here on UA-cam. I for one look forward to every one of your podcasts whether it’s on the new home or a fun project like the raft.
This raft can hold 4800 lbs any guesses what we will be adding to it ?? 👀 OR any fun ideas?? Going to be a great summer- so excited to have access to the lake!
Have you seen Zac Fowlers Pirate ship?
Hi girls. Why build another deck? Just got out of hospital. Loss my rectum n colon due to cancer. Now recovering. Wheelchair john. BFE
Maybe bring a yoga ball to the camp, so you can stretch your back out. 🥳🥂
Maybe an umbrella for the dogs.😜
Solar, shade, music/sound system
Where did your mom go? Did you finish the roof?
I can't tell you how much I enjoy and look forward to your videos. My husband knows that at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings, I have my coffee and I am set to watch "my girls" while he takes our 16 year old puppy for his walk. When I was 15, my mother gifted me with my first set of power tools and I was thrilled. Now at 60, I am living vicariously through you both, living your best lives, with your dogs and each other. You are showing that you truly know what's important in life and to be joyous about it. I love you both!!!
Aweeee Emilee, you filled up our hearts and now they are overflowing. We will always remember your kind words. Your mother was sure a smart momma. We are honoured to have you in our pack.. Sending love to you and your family. 💛🐶
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by far my fav episode. as a houseboat owner in the keys I would like to add two things. 1, fire extingisher , have it out when you're using the grill. 2, when you have guests on the raft, make sure they know where the safety gear is located before you leave shore. enjoy that water
Yes! Thanks for the tips. Great ideas and so neat you’re a houseboat owner 👏🏽💛
And a set of paddles. Just in case!
That’s the first thing I thought about. I’m a helicopter Mama!! 😊
@padelicious9093 Omgosh Yes! How did I forget that?
Paddles!
Also, string lights from the posts so you can be out at night.
I saw those light you put up on top, but didn't see how much light they put off.
I have no idea what the big area you taped off is going to be unless it's a huge table?
I'm so excited for next Sunday!
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Probably a good idea to switch out that Trolling motor wood mount to an Aluminum material made into whateverr shape and bolted onto the raft and then you can clamp the Trolling Motor to that. Pretty cool raft. Keep life preservers on board. Every vessel needs them and the life saver rings.
yes, life preservers a must, as well as an anchor that reaches the bottom in case you have to abandon ship and come back later to get it, it will still be there.
Crystal did say they were putting life preservers in the bench :)
Great idea!! Yes trolling motor needs a big upgrade LOL thanks for the tip!!! We do have life jackets and paddle on board 😎
If the grain of the mount for the motor was running vertical instead of horizontal, it would not have broken. The grain orientation is why the board broke. Just mount the board vertical and with carriage bolts and it will suffice for the trolling motor.
Everything you mentioned and a way for the dogs to get back on board safely.
These women can not stop working, I can not even understand how they accomplish so much in such little time. Any of these projects would take me forever.
Awe thank you Angel for your kind words! We enjoy building but really couldn’t do it without the motivation and help from our community💛
Don’t forget that they do this full time! It’s much harder to get projects done when you’re working a 9-5 or just don’t have as much experience. You’re not alone in taking forever haha 😊
@@meganelise277absolutely true things take time and it can’t happen over night 💛
This is the coolest thing you ever built! Such a great summer video! Captain Crystal and dancing Jazz are shredding it! Boy, trolling around on lake cooking with your favorite person in the world is all you need. Yes, your 2 babies to. A bar or kitchen in that 8x8 space. Maybe a bed.lol You girls are doing you! I'm loving it! Be safe❤from NY
I agree they're doing this full-time, but they're still getting so much done! They are focused and excited and driven!
Of course, their season for outdoor building isn't that long either!
They need to get in position to work on the inside of the cabin in the Winter.
Oh... Oops...
I forgot the property the bought in Mexico as their Winter activity!
Who cares?!?
I'll watch them no matter WHAT they're working on!
Ladies, if I could write this privately I would. This morning was really hard for me, I lost my mother last night. I waited until this afternoon to watch your video. I just want to say Thank You! I have been watching you for several years now and at times commented but you both may never realize how much you mean to so many of us. Your inspiration allows me to keep going on my own projects and gardens. I may never have all that you do but what I do means so much. Today's video just help remind me of all the fun my family had with Mother fishing, swimming, and picnicking. So the project may go on hold so I can enjoy the summer with family and friends in remembrance of my Mother. One of a kind special lady.
With much love and respect,
Thank you
I am sorry for your loss ❤
So sorry for your loss, I lost mine 2yrs ago and its certainly a pain like no other. Take care and take it one day at a time.
Just want to say it’s okay to feel whatever you feel and there’s no pressure to be grateful or appreciative immediately, being angry and upset and irritated etc it’s totally okay (if that happens) and totally normal and healthy, virtually nobody experiences grief in a cartoonishly serene and cinematic postcard coffee table psychology perfect way, it’s much more sad, enraging, and can feel really unfair, because it is. The gratitude and appreciation feelings will come because of course they’re there, but at first, in response to losing someone, negative emotions are the healthiest and most appropriate emotional states to experience, they have a time and place and death is absolutely the right time for those, I apologise if this was not okay, and I hope I didn’t upset you, I just wish someone could have told me this. But I had to learn it. Sending you all the love in the world, it’s really beautiful that you loved her so much. I’m glad she had you ❤
We are so deeply deeply sorry for the loss of your mother, sending a lot of love your way. Thank you for being here and part of this community, I’m glad you find our videos meaningful and that they can even bring you back to wonderful memories with your mother. Sending love and hugs through the grief and healing 💛
This is just so amazing! It will be a great summer! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
“It’s better to over engineer something than under engineer something!” Truer words were never spoken!! ❤
Right! So true for sure! 👏🏽
@@VanwivesI hope you read my comment about putting angle supports for the hammock poles❤❤
Thank you! Yes we sure did thanks for the tip. 💛🐶
@@Vanwives 👍😘🥰❤️
You ladies never cease to amaze me with your ingenuity and work ethic!
Awe thank you for sharing with us. 💛🐶
This might have be the coolest thing I’ve seen , you guys can literally build anything!!!
Woot Woot! It was the most fun project we have done. 😊🐶
Fishing pole holders? Outdoor cushions would be a plus. A food prep table?- Solar panel and fridge/freezer? I mean if you want to spend time a Porta potty (in a little tent thing to put up as needed). A depth sounder so you know how deep it is. A screen canopy to avoid the midges and mosquitos.. My ideas to add lol
They're vegan so I don't think they'll be wanting to catch fish but I would love to do that!
There's fishing that's not eating!
Catch and release.
I love these two supervisors you have. Just have to say that you two seem so much more lighter in your spirits and your smiles having the time of your lives. Over the years watching that you, it haven’t seen before but the last couple months have just been really refreshing. It looks like for the two of youlightheartedness and just the realness that you ladies are given to not that you weren’t there before and some days aren’t great but some days are fabulous. Thanks for sharing your lives.❤
You filled up our hearts. Thank you for sharing with us. So happy you see that and you are refreshed! 💛 so sweet!
they don't have to struggle to meet basic needs on the property now so that frees up time (literally) and mental/emotional energy to enjoy other things....
@@AB-ol5uzThat's true. They talked about the years without enough/any electricity and water and how physically draining it was just to have their needs met.
Anyone who wants to look at them now and think they have it easy now are crazy!
They worked so hard for every bit if ease they may have now.
This ability to take some time to make things that aren't "needs."
They're still working to get these things, too.🎉
My wife and I live on a small lake in rural Washington State. There is another couple who live on the lake who built a motorized raft very similar to yours that attaches to their dock when they aren't using it to cruise the lake. The lake is small (only about 65 acres) so it is electric motors only. We built a float dock two years ago that came in a kit that uses the same float boxes you have. It worked out very well. I love seeing your projects come to life from two really creative minds like yours. Enjoy that lake and I will keep watching every Sunday!
Awesome!! We’ve been hearing some really good raft stories. Thank you for sharing. These floats sure are sturdy- have a great week Mike 💛
Hi Mike - we live in WA too. about 25 miles east of Seattle.
@@doctormo26 We live just off of Highway 18 in Maple Valley
Ladies, you are amazing! Safety comes first; it's always better to have something and not need it than to need something and not have it. I suggest you install oar mounts and store a set of long oars on your raft in case of problems. Remember, the more weight you put on the raft, including people, the more strain there is on the trolling motor. This includes going against the current. Those are the only suggestions I have. Again, while I'm in my 60s, I am amazed at the projects you two have taken on and completed. You blow me away from week to week. Take care.
The trolling motor is small enough for you to add a safety chain/cable so when it accidentally flips off you just cable pull it out of the water. This project video is the BEST of the last four five years or so. What a happy couple build!!
That raft/boat is the coolest thing I've seen in a long time. Eamon will want one now. 😅
Totally! He would love this!
They have one... there was a video with Kara & Nate😀
I absolutely love that these girls kick ass making all this stuff and showing women every where that they can do that too! Love you girls!❤❤
I would be tempted to put up ceiling frame/rafters to allow for shade sails so you can enjoy it even on the hottest days. Such an awesome build....I love seeing how confident you both have become in building things....dream it and build it!
Love this project! I'm making a couple of recommendations just to guarantee a good experience: Please add strings of solar lights, connecting the posts. The post lights alone will not be enough for others to see you easily (plus, we know solar lights don't all last at the same rate, so more lights for safety); Add at least 2 oars, maybe 4, in case you have issues with the motor; Lastly, add drop down rails for your grill. It is easy to bump something like that, especially with many people moving around on the platform.
Enjoy that beautiful build 🎉
I worried about the grill, too.
Visualized seeing it fall in and sink.
Glug⁰⁰⁰ glug⁰⁰⁰
You ladies can do anything! Very impressed with the raft. This will bring you and your family/friends many fun times and memories. Well done girls ❤
We love making memories with our family and friends. 💛🐶
You guys saved yourself a small fortune on a pontoon ⛵ boat.❤❤❤😊
Right! This is the way to go and so much fun building it. 😊🐶
So many good recommendations and advice. Now as an 80 yr old guy I think some shade and a private space for a changing room and toilet would be handy. What ever you do it will be perfect. Well done ladies.
With the number of trees on your property (properties) I'm surprised you haven't gotten your own mill yet, and making lumber for your projects! I'm sure the woods will benefit from the forest management. AND it's time to get into fishing!! There has to be some monsters in the lake! Looks amazing!
We don’t have time for a mill... although it comes to mind sometimes…lol I love fishing. I grew up in a fishing family. Always a monster in a lake. lol 😊🐶
That looks like so much fun! There are a ton of things you can add to the raft (I'm assuming you're doing solar panels regardless), but personally, I'd keep it simple. It's a raft, not a gin palace. You don't want to spend all your time maintaining your raft, after all. Can't wait to see what comes next! Have a great week! ~Maarten
We had so much fun! So many things that can be added the list is endless really. 😊🐶
This is probably the most exciting build since the last one, but all joking aside, this is fabulous. What a great idea.
We had the most fun we had in a long time with this project!!!! Just in time for summer 😍
@@Vanwives we’re very lucky here in Southern Alberta. We’ve actually gone five days without a frost warning overnight. Lol.
Enjoy your beautiful “Water Space” ❤️😘
@@kathleensauerbrei5199
thank you Kathleen. Have a great summer.💛🐶
Idea Time! Build a ramp that allows the girls to jump into the water and then walk up the ramp onto the platform. This way they can enjoy the floating barge and the water! The ramp should be a gentle angle with some form of traction covering so its not slippery. Make it fold up so it's only in the water when needed. I envision Bella or Izzy taking a wild leap into the water and you both struggling to get them back onto the platform. A ramp solves that! I am 99% sure what you have built is considered a boat and if your area requires registration of water craft you'll need to go through the process of titling, registration and so on. You may need to do things like provide life vests for the max number of passengers, something you should do anyway. That doesn't mean you have to wear them it means you have to know where they are and have access to them at all times. More details! Not only does the anchor chain need to be long enough to get to the bottom it needs to be long enough to lay around 20 meters or chain on the bottom plus the chain from your party barge to the bottom plus extra just in case. It's not just the anchor that does the work but the weight of the chain that keeps you in a location but allows for waves/wake etc. You probably will want to add a hand cranked anchor winch and a box to keep the chain and anchor inside. For the battery add a small solar panel on one of your corner posts, the kind you see on small highway signs or home/business lighting. One of those will keep the battery charged and no work for you both. Can you tell I grew up around boats and did a lot of boating well into my 30's?
Trolling motor tips: 1. Get a back up battery. 2. Mount a solar charger up on top of one of the posts. Put Anderson quick connects to unhook and or change from one battery to the other. Also, quick connects to the solar charger. (Btw, I'd use no less than a 100W solar panel)3. the board you broke that holds the trolling motor on the raft, is called the transom. Get some steel, and cover both mounting sides with the steel, that insures no broke boards, and if they do, you won't loose the trolling motor. 4. Speaking of loosing the trolling motor, Get a piece of rope or small cable to catch it should it come loose. I'd also wire in a small volt meter to keep you informed as the how much battery life is left in your battery.
Every Sunday I get my coffee and my fur babies cuddle on the couch and wait for what you talented ladies will be sharing. I was so excited with today’s video. You girls are remarkable. Have a great and safe week. Can’t wait to see what next Sunday brings us. Love you both hugs to Bella and Izzy. ❤
Awe thank you for caring and sharing with us. Sending love back from the pack.💛🐶
This is really so amazing! I had the same dream as a kid. My uncle and his family had a boat house and I remember thinking how cool it would be to have water be my front yard. So great!
We are so thrilled with this project and we had fun with it. Stay tuned for episode 2.😊🐶
There's never a dull moment with these girls 🎉🎉🎉
Haha ha ha we have more fun that way. 😊🐶
You two make the best videos eva!!!
Hey Laurie, that’s a big compliment! We thank you! 😊🐶
It is a delight watching your unbridled joy working together building such a fun raft and playing in the water. I am glad you have each other to make these adventures possible.
Great project! Can't wait to see the finished tiny house on the lake! One suggestion for your cooler/refrigerator; add hinges to the cover and raise the cooler so that the top of the lid is level with the top of the bench or perhaps a half inch lower. That way you can have the lid open and then have easier access to the cooler. Another idea would be to attach the lid of the cooler to the lid of the lid of the compartment so that is opens with the compartment lid(unfortunately this means removing the hinges from the cooler). Depending on the size of the cooler, this would give you a bit of extra storage under the cooler for smaller, flatter items(cutting boards, utensils, etc.). For those extended trips on the lake, screens would be a great thing to help minimize the bug situation for overnight trips! Keep on keeping on!!
Now consider all the possible scenarios for emergency preparedness, such as motor sinking, paddling, swimming home, anchor, sunburn, you've got this!
Great thinking!!! We have considered all those scenarios. We are ready! 😊🐶
@@Vanwives Add a few pinwheels to keep the birds off of it goose poops a real pain
A couple SUP paddles will serve you well!!!
Well done. Finally time you guys build something you can have some fun with
Omg girls, your raft looks beautiful. Enjoy your summer. ❤
!!!YOU RULE THE INTERNET!!! Way to go, girls! Epic summer fun ❤❤❤🩵🩵🩵💚💚💚
Wow! Thanks, happy to have you in our pack. 💛🐾
You gals are living the life. SO cool, I don't have words :)
The skirt boards are a very sweet touch. Reducing the visibility of the pontoons and finishing the ends of the deck boards make the a no-brainer.
And the taped out area? Hot tub - no doubt. Spending the day going from the hot water to the cold plunge. Yep - you're living the life 99% of us only dream about! GOOD FOR YOU!
Well that was a good idea, stay tuned. 😊🐶
@@Vanwives Thank you friends!
So, so fun! Lots of great comments with sound suggestions too. Enjoy!!!
Happy Sunday Morning pack.
Hey Riff! Happy Sunday to you.😊🐶
Kudos for building such a cool floating/trolling raft. Enjoy the Summer! 👩🔬
Look at the numbers. So glad for you.
Thank you.😊🐶
You are showing that you truly know what's important in life. love you both!!!
You're making your super yacht motor work harder than necessary. Make a bow for each your floats up in the front. To eliminate the drag on your vessel!
Such fun watching this, there is nothing you two ladies cant do. Incredible build and love that Bella and Izzy got to enjoy it too x
Maybe a steel plate to mount the motor. You ladies continue to amaze me every day. You go!!
Stay tuned for episode 2. 😊🐶
You have done it YET AGAIN! I stand in awe of every idea you guys come up with. Talk about creating your own paradise! You're constantly adding to it!
Good morning ladies!!
Happy Sunday Derrick😊🐶
I am so impressed with what you girls have done with your homestead life. Great job!!
You both are amazing❤
Thanks for sharing with us. 💛🐶
Thank you.Happy to have you in our pack.💛🐶
I can feel the joy! What fun you’re going to have. You gals are just amazing.
Let me tell you, it is such a delight to get video from the "Dynamic Duo" on a Sunday morning.
The two of you WORK HARD to be able to HAVE FUN.
This is the Canadian way. Lovevyou all. Now that's entertainment.
We love the way you think! Love the new name. 💛🐶
The best part of my Sunday after work, watching you both. You inspire me just to get stuff sorted/build .. ❤
IMPORTANT Motor tip: The grain on the board it is clamped to is the wrong direction. It can break along the grain and lose the motor in the lake.
That happened fast. Ha!
Hahahahahaha very fast! Thank you we will be making upgrades 😎
@@Vanwives You can mount a 2x10 vertically. Grain verticle. Maybe add a galvanized plate to be sure. Love the raft.
I needed a two-thumbs-up button for this video. What an amazing idea. You two are so creative.
Looove this!!
We had so much fun with this project. 😆🐶
What a blast! Enjoy girls! Look at those ear to ear smiles!
You need a dingy in case motor stops
Great job ladies. Take care and be safe.
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Absolutely awesome! You girls are going to get so much use out of this! Great work!
Awe Kelly so great to hear from you. My mom wants to stay on it for a few days. So much fun! Have a happy Sunday. 💛🐶
Morning lovies ! Its gonna be a great day ! Here we go.... ❤ ooooo a little houseboat!
Morning Jeannie, it’s go time. Always a great day when you are with us on our journey. 💛🐶
I totally love how real y’all are… real life, real life problems issues and ya don’t know it all… just coasting and learning as you go ❤
You are so right Jessica. You summed it up well.😊🐶
You need paddles for emergency 🎉
You are right! We have the paddles. 😊🐶
I love how happy and excited you guys are in this video. Izzy & Bella are living their best lives. This makes me so happy! Great video 💛
Thanks Lizzie, Bella and izzy are the best!💛🐶
Out of all of your builds I think this might be my favorite!!! So fun- cheers to great times to come 💕
Lizzie have to agree. We has so much fun doing this video.😊🐶
This is incredible, ladies!! What can’t you do??! Your pirate boat raft is SUCH a VIBE!
Thank you so much for sharing your joy of doing things together, building new things, and just sheer *living*! You make the Sunday evening more tolerable for me
All I know is the laughs you two provide are EVERYTHING! Thank you both (and Bella and Izzy, too!) for making Sundays 🤌✨
Can't wait to see what the rest of the raft is gonna look like! So cool
You girls are so amazing with all the builds you do, very brave to try anything.
It's always amazing what you can accomplish once you have some experience. wonderful to watch you doing amazing things.
You both are amazing,great job. I love the lakes and mountains they are my all time places to find peace. Can not wait for more. Enjoy
Yeah! Great Pirate raft Ladies! You are going to have sooooo much fun this summer and many more to come!
That’s awesome! You should add a nice slide to that…..it would be so much fun!
A SLIDE!!! FUN IDEA 👏🏽👏🏽
I have seen plenty of pontoon boats with them so why not. 🤣
What a great summer you are going to have! Enjoy!
It was so fun to see what you’ve done to your raft. It brings back many memories from the 1960s in Michigan on a 80 acre lake where we had a cottage.
My dad had a float like that and he put a railing across the back of it, attached a slow motor below that, and we named it “Pokey”! So we used it to swim out to during the day while it was anchored in front, but then at night or on the weekends he would pull up the anchor and they would put aluminum lawn chairs on the raft (without any railing, except by the motor) , and we would slowly meander around the lake, waving at everyone! His invention was before pontoons were ever developed, as far as I know.
They would even fish off it at night (in the dark) by hanging a lantern out and catching trout with canned corn. They were very successful.
It will be fun to see what you’re going to do. Note: those aluminum chairs did NOT hold up well and you had to be very careful sitting in them! LOL!
Incredible job, you two! You can build anything!! It looks like you are adding a "Covered Section" to the deck in the middle. Some waterproof string patio lights around the perimeter would be cool, as would a large search-type light for nighttime boating! Water proof cushions on top of your storage boxes for comfortable extra seating. The trolling motor handle needs to be higher or the seat lower so it is more comfortable on the shoulder and arm of whoever the captain is steering. My other safety concern for you guys. If something goes wrong with the trolling motor, you need something to help you get the boat back to shore. (Maybe a backup motor? Rowing paddles won't do it! 🤣) You guys are going to have so much fun!!
The faces on the girls at the end of the video are priceless! Awesome to see you enjoying the fruits of your labors!
Love your raft project and looking forward to all the fun you girls are going to have on the water!
You guys are simply amazing!
Love the SS Bellizzy - a mighty Canadian party craft!
Looks like so much fun!!! The possibilities are endless.
You are the most adorable people. Glad I found your channel. Thank you for this inspiring content.
I love that you guys give Ivy your fur babies such a great life & awesome job on floating dock. I have me some paddles on board just in case the motor doesn't work.
Wow now that raft boat is awesome!!! Amazing work ladies, can’t wait to see part two 🎉❤❤
Wow!! You two never cease to amaze me!!!! That raft is absolutely cool!!! Can’t wait to see what you do next!!! Have fun!!!!😃😃😃😃😃
Wow!! Very impressive, you are both amazing. Excellent job,enjoy the raft! Looking forward to seeing what's in store next week. 💛💛🐾🐾
We really loved this project. See you next Sunday. 😊🐶
The raft is awesome!! You two are amazing at building stuff!!! ❤
Thank you for bringing back normal sound ❤
You two are so skilled! I love watching you jump into new projects. With my morning coffee, of course 🙂
Hey Bryan, we always look forward to your comment. Enjoy your coffee and our vid.😊🐶
OMG!! This is seriously incredible. What a brilliant idea
That raft is so cool! You girls can do everything it seems. Awesome!
We love it! It was fun to build. But we are not finished yet. 😊
What a great idea! That will be sooooo used this summer. Maybe a chunk of plywood at the back for the motor to attach to would be stronger. Oh and a solar panel would be great to continue your exploration! Thanks for this. Cheers, Mike.
Beautiful!!! Great Job! I’ve started watching other videos but yours are the best. I’ve seen so far.❤
Absolutely amazing! There really is no limit to your creativity. Endless happiness always❣️
Thanks Kathy! We love creating projects and videos it’s our passion. 💛🐶
You girls have so much fun and you’re so talented!!
Nothing better than a barbecue on the lake - awesome - enjoy ladies.
We are lovin it David. 😊🐶
I have watched a lot of your videos, but I have to say this is the most impressive one for me. Great job girls!!!❤❤❤
Thank you, that is a big compliment.💛🐶
You beautiful girls never cease to amaze me with your DIY skills. Your attention to detail is so good it puts to shame some of the so called professionals here on UA-cam. I for one look forward to every one of your podcasts whether it’s on the new home or a fun project like the raft.
Looks like a fun summer on its way.😊