Good for you.... Absolute beauty of the north... On the water... The wildlife you must see... How do the mosquitos treat you.. I hope they don't like you.... Mosquitos just love me.... I don't like them much.... Safe travels....
Check out Ep 7 for a glimpse of at least one rare wildlife encounter (wolf pack). Unfortunately, I did not get photos or video! But did talk to the Park Biologist about it. The blog has more information if interested in the details. Mosquitos were not much a problem due to the drought. There were a few but not the usual hoard. I did not use any spray at all and found bugs to be almost no problem on this trip, again due to the dryness of the year. I'm sure spring would have been worse but late summer usually brings some relief.
Why not a bumper between the bow and the rock, or better yet a plank with 1/2 tubing the ends tied back? I remember a trip through from Seattle to South Puget Sound, Jarell Cove and back in my 21' Aurora. The scenery was somewhat similar, but different! Thanks, and fair winds; partly to mostly sunny days..
Not a bad idea. Something I will consider for future trips into similar rocky country. Most of the time the boat bottomed out first and the bow did not contact rocks. Nevertheless, there were occasional situations where the bow eye would hit the rocks. I would simply move the lines around to reposition the boat. Only one time, did the wave action become intense enough that I had to move to prevent damage. Even with some type of bumper I would have had to move because I was on exposed shore that was only going to get worse. Still some protection for the bow is prudent and I will have to consider options, though space is an ongoing problem, and storage of the device would have to be considered since carrying something hanging from the bow would be problematic going up wind in waves. Thanks for the suggestion!
Thanks for the complement, though I cannot take full credit, since the basic boat and superstructure were built by the original owner. However, his purpose for the build was to use it as a duck hunting base for short trips on the Mississippi River. Many modifications have been made by myself to convert it into a longer term cruiser for inland protected waters. Some are ongoing as we speak.
Thanks for your complement. Yes, you could theoretically just keep going, though most of my trips are two to three weeks. All are well provisioned in advance, with no resupply planned, since I'm often in areas where neither food or fuel are available during the trip.
Thanks for your comment. The outboard generator is capable of charging the 12v house and starting batteries adequately, but output is minimal, and runs for only short periods of time, typically 2 to 3 hours every other day on most trips. To ask the small outboard generator to also recharge the larger lithium battery is a bit much to ask. I have an adapter that can plug into the cigarette lighter for recharging the primary solar generator (Bluetti AC200) in a back up role, but it's not practical to use this source for my application on a regular basis. If I run the 60 HP outboard for longer periods of time you will eventually get it charged up. For some perspective, my AC charger for the Bluetti is 500 watts with a max charge of 58.8 volts. So the small 16 amp generator on the outboard would be doing a lot of huffing and puffing in comparison. I'm increasing solar watts from 240 to 400 this season, to hopefully provide enough power to keep the Bluetti charged up. Besides starting, once underway, the house and starting battery power all other systems, including my navigation tablet, phone and speakers for music, and depth sounder. In addition, I fly a drone and use a lot of other camera equipment that need recharging, normally done while underway, which gives the small outboard generator plenty of work.
Thanks for your comment. There actually are some cattails and reeds but only in a few locations. You will have to look at the rest of the trip's videos to see that. See Ep 1 for example.
@@ShantySanctuary I meant writer Fenimore Cooper and his novel. about thirty years ago, every boy here knew him, including me. since then, when I see a houseboat, an association arises.
Homebuilt superstructure on a Sea Ark 24' hull (www.seaarkboats.com/boat/14/2472-mv). I am not the original builder but have done extensive modifications.
I forgot to add, the actual superstructure design is from a concept published in Zack Taylor's book "Successful Waterfowling" published in 1974, pp. 121-124. A depiction is available through an internet library here: archive.org/details/successfulwaterf00tayl/page/122/mode/2up. You will have to register to access. However, as far as I know the design was never actually built and the builder of my boat modified the height of the original design, but generally followed the overall concept. His intention was to use it as a base of operations for duck hunting on the Mississippi River out of Wabasha, MN.
Hi Ted, your 1 lb propane cylinder can be refilled indefinitely by your larger tank by using this valve available on eBay for about $7.60. Search eBay for the following item description: Propane Adapter Regulator Valve Refill Lp Gas 1 Lb Cylinder Tank QCC1 Coupler
I have Flame King refillable cylinders. I use the 1# Flame King refill system. Originally I used the valve you mentioned but wanted certified bottles for going into Canada, just in case I was ever inspected at the border. I take sufficient 1# bottles to prevent refill requirements on trips that would diminish my primary cooking and heating supply in the larger 30# tank.
That's a nice looking boat!
Thanks!
Good for you.... Absolute beauty of the north... On the water... The wildlife you must see... How do the mosquitos treat you.. I hope they don't like you.... Mosquitos just love me.... I don't like them much.... Safe travels....
Check out Ep 7 for a glimpse of at least one rare wildlife encounter (wolf pack). Unfortunately, I did not get photos or video! But did talk to the Park Biologist about it. The blog has more information if interested in the details.
Mosquitos were not much a problem due to the drought. There were a few but not the usual hoard. I did not use any spray at all and found bugs to be almost no problem on this trip, again due to the dryness of the year. I'm sure spring would have been worse but late summer usually brings some relief.
Very enjoyable video. Thanks for it!
Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your comment.
Why not a bumper between the bow and the rock, or better yet a plank with 1/2 tubing the ends tied back? I remember a trip through from Seattle to South Puget Sound, Jarell Cove and back in my 21' Aurora. The scenery was somewhat similar, but different! Thanks, and fair winds; partly to mostly sunny days..
Not a bad idea. Something I will consider for future trips into similar rocky country.
Most of the time the boat bottomed out first and the bow did not contact rocks. Nevertheless, there were occasional situations where the bow eye would hit the rocks. I would simply move the lines around to reposition the boat.
Only one time, did the wave action become intense enough that I had to move to prevent damage. Even with some type of bumper I would have had to move because I was on exposed shore that was only going to get worse.
Still some protection for the bow is prudent and I will have to consider options, though space is an ongoing problem, and storage of the device would have to be considered since carrying something hanging from the bow would be problematic going up wind in waves.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Good job on the boat
Thanks for the complement, though I cannot take full credit, since the basic boat and superstructure were built by the original owner. However, his purpose for the build was to use it as a duck hunting base for short trips on the Mississippi River. Many modifications have been made by myself to convert it into a longer term cruiser for inland protected waters. Some are ongoing as we speak.
Excellent watercraft. I’m sure you would be able to last out there indefinitely if you had too.
Thanks for your complement. Yes, you could theoretically just keep going, though most of my trips are two to three weeks. All are well provisioned in advance, with no resupply planned, since I'm often in areas where neither food or fuel are available during the trip.
You should be able to charge the solar generator with the outboards alternator. You may need a dc to dc converter so you don’t damage the yeti.
Thanks for your comment. The outboard generator is capable of charging the 12v house and starting batteries adequately, but output is minimal, and runs for only short periods of time, typically 2 to 3 hours every other day on most trips. To ask the small outboard generator to also recharge the larger lithium battery is a bit much to ask. I have an adapter that can plug into the cigarette lighter for recharging the primary solar generator (Bluetti AC200) in a back up role, but it's not practical to use this source for my application on a regular basis.
If I run the 60 HP outboard for longer periods of time you will eventually get it charged up. For some perspective, my AC charger for the Bluetti is 500 watts with a max charge of 58.8 volts. So the small 16 amp generator on the outboard would be doing a lot of huffing and puffing in comparison. I'm increasing solar watts from 240 to 400 this season, to hopefully provide enough power to keep the Bluetti charged up.
Besides starting, once underway, the house and starting battery power all other systems, including my navigation tablet, phone and speakers for music, and depth sounder. In addition, I fly a drone and use a lot of other camera equipment that need recharging, normally done while underway, which gives the small outboard generator plenty of work.
Amazing!!!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Красивая природа. Похоже на нашу Карелию. Совершенно нет рогоза и камыша.
Thanks for your comment. There actually are some cattails and reeds but only in a few locations. You will have to look at the rest of the trip's videos to see that. See Ep 1 for example.
@@ShantySanctuary Домик старика Хаттера немного изменился за 250 лет:-)
Sorry, the translation makes no sense to me?
@@ShantySanctuary I meant writer Fenimore Cooper and his novel. about thirty years ago, every boy here knew him, including me. since then, when I see a houseboat, an association arises.
Ok, that makes more sense. I'm glad it brings back those associations. Again, thanks for your comments.
What kind of boat is that? I like! =D
Homebuilt superstructure on a Sea Ark 24' hull (www.seaarkboats.com/boat/14/2472-mv). I am not the original builder but have done extensive modifications.
I forgot to add, the actual superstructure design is from a concept published in Zack Taylor's book "Successful Waterfowling" published in 1974, pp. 121-124. A depiction is available through an internet library here: archive.org/details/successfulwaterf00tayl/page/122/mode/2up. You will have to register to access.
However, as far as I know the design was never actually built and the builder of my boat modified the height of the original design, but generally followed the overall concept. His intention was to use it as a base of operations for duck hunting on the Mississippi River out of Wabasha, MN.
Hi Ted, your 1 lb propane cylinder can be refilled indefinitely by your larger tank by using this valve available on eBay for about $7.60. Search eBay for the following item description: Propane Adapter Regulator Valve Refill Lp Gas 1 Lb Cylinder Tank QCC1 Coupler
I have Flame King refillable cylinders. I use the 1# Flame King refill system. Originally I used the valve you mentioned but wanted certified bottles for going into Canada, just in case I was ever inspected at the border. I take sufficient 1# bottles to prevent refill requirements on trips that would diminish my primary cooking and heating supply in the larger 30# tank.
unnamed bays are the best :)
Yes, they are!