16 km Canoe Trip with my wooden DIY Low Budget Canoe - the day of truth!! Will it tip over or sink?
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2021
- This is the day of truth. Directly from a small garden pond on a 16 km paddle tour on a river. Will the canoe tip over? Will the canoe sink? Will the canoe go straight? Will my seat work from a bicycle saddle? Will my canoe cart work?
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A couple of quick and inexpensive tips:
1.) Forget the seat. Just use a long waterproof stuff sack. You can straddle it when it is long ways, and you can sit on it when it is across the boat.. Plus you can move it forward and backwards to sit in different locations of the boat. Just be sure to tie the bag to the boat in case it flips.
2.) Get some sort of flotation in the bow or stern. (A cheap inflatable beach ball will even do.) If you do tip over, the boat won't fill completely with water.
3.) Bring a bucket or a pump! If your boat does flip, take on water or even a heavy rain, you will have a way to empty it without going to shore to dump it out. Don't forget to tie it to the boat though. I use an empty 2 liter plastic bleach bottle with the lid on and the bottom cut out. It makes a really simple bailing system.
I made a 6 meter sailing trimaran out of marine plywood not long ago. It took quite a bit longer than your project, but I really enjoyed building and using the boat.
Thank you so much for your super interesting tips!
I can confirm the bottle lol, i used that to remove sooooo much water from boats lol. Memories lol
@@CyberBeep_kenshi An old plastic bottle with a handle will work as well or better than most things you can buy. When there's a lot of water, it works better than most kayak bilge pumps. A sponge or rag is needed beyond that.
I hit a 2 meter wave with my trimaran that dumped about 30 liters of seawater in my lap. The bottle really helped.
@@FelixImmler Sometimes cheap and simple actually works better.
Do have a way to keep your boat from filling up. It's all fun and games until you see the top of your boat barely above water.
@@wisenber hah yes, we used to carve up 2 liter bottles of washing machine liquids.
What a great day my friend, all worked out just perfect, weather conditions - perfect, water conditions- perfect, canoe- perfect, Cervelat and campfire- perfect, friendship-perfect and now this cool video-perfect, so my weekend can’t go much better, Taro
Many many Thanks for your valuable support!!! 💪💪 👍👍 🤣😂
You build/ make so many amazing things with minimal tools. I'm always impressed with your projects, but this is the most impressive so far!!
Hello Mike. Thank you so much!!
Well done captain Felix. Very inspiring
Thanks a lot Barry!
And now a name- every boat has a name. A double-end paddle adds to speed and maneuverability. And safety strings tied to everything so you don't lose anything when it tips over. It seemed to handle very well- good job!
Thanks for your tips!
Ich kann es immer noch nicht fassen…, das Ding hast du echt selbst gemacht, du Räuber! So genial.
Ich ist ein Fake... aber niemandem weitersagen! Das ist ein stinknormales Plastik-Kanu das ich mit Klebefolie in Holzoptik überklebt habe... aber das bleibt unter uns!! 🤐
Ich wusste es! Keine Angst, ich werde niemandem etwas davon sagen. Ich fahre zum Beispiel immer abends nach Hause weil ich Angst habe, im Wald zu schlafen und komme dann morgens zurück und leg mich in die Hängematte. Merkt auch keiner…
Good video. For your first time building a canoe, it's not bad at all. It can be seen that stability is not one of its strengths but everything can be improved. That is given by experience. As for buoyancy, it could also be improved with a lighter wood. But the most important thing is the fun of having built it and having a good time sailing with it accompanied by a good friend. Thanks, Felix. We look forward to the next video. 👍😉
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback!
You don't need outriggers, you don't need a bigger seat, you don't need a double bladed paddle. What you do need is somone with excellent skills and experience to show you paddling techniques and the principles of rigging your canoe. I wish I was with you and Taro on your maiden voyage just to share your enthusiasm. I started canoeing in the 50's with my dad. In my middle years I decided it would be fun to take an old canoe and run some whitewater rivers and soon learned that I needed professional instruction. It was so revealing and uplifting that I have devoted the last 40 years of my life to canoeing. Many other folks have too. Here are a couple of tips that worked for me.
1. If you kneel in the canoe it becomes very stable. By taking something like a 2x4 or a 1x6 board and affix it like a thwart across the gunwhales about a foot or so behind the mid-point of the canoe and a few inches below the gunwhales you can sit on it (more comfortably if you tilt it toward the front of the boat slightly) so that when you sit & kneel at the same time your knees are at or just behind the mid-point and your butt is on the seat-thwart. This is the best stability position you'll have. On the flats when your knees get tired you can still sit on the seat-thwart so don't tilt it too much.
2. Learn the basic strokes and execute them well. Foward strokes, back strokes, draw stroke, pry stroke, braces, and the turning strokes are a great start and all you need for lakes and easy rivers. Remember forward and back stroke should run parallel to the keel line of the boat not an arc but straight. To do that your paddle needs to be upright during the stroke which is difficult to learn to do because the hand over the handle of the canoe will be above your head at the beginning of strokes. If you need, it is best to add a little correction at either the beginning or the end of the stroke but not in the middle of the stroke. Draw strokes and pry strokes can help the boat turn or adjust your direction of paddle. The high brace and the low brace help keep the boat upright and dry when tipping over but they take a lot more practice to perfect and PLEASE don't be afraid to flip and or get wet, it's part of learning to canoe.
3. Figuring out where to put your seat-thwart and knee pads for proper balance of the boat and the ideal placement for maximum control (turning power and speed going straight) should be done on flatwater for best results. You might have to move your already installed rear center thwart some. You can also glue in some rope/strap D-ring retainers on the floor to keep gear on the bottom of the canoe even when flipped, again for better stability.
Felix, there is so much more you can do with your canoe but these are the basics to get you started comfortably and in total control. Practice makes perfect. I wish I was there. Happy paddling!
Wowwww, thank you so much for your Super interesting comment! To read that makes me happy! Thanks again!
This is the best part of my Friday. See you next week.
Thank you so much Joseph!
What a treat to see Taro with you. Congratulations on the 'seaworthiness' of your creation.
Many thanks!
Super cool, Du hast es ohne Kentern geschafft!!! 😎👍
Es war eine Freude Dir bei Deiner Jungfernfahrt zu zuschauen!!
Grüß mir den See 😍
Danke Felix!
You were smiling through the hole video. 🤙
a vision = a plan = a build = success on the water YOU DID IT FELIX! congrats and boy was I glad to see you NOT get wet😂🤣😂
😂🤣😂 Thank you Ken!!
Gratulation👏!
Super, dass Dein Projekt so gut funktioniert.
Ich glaube Ihr 2 hattet richtig viel Spaß😁. LG, Marty 🇦🇹
Ja, das war so... Danke Marty!
Habe ich nicht anders erwartet- top vielen Dank für die gute Unterhaltung und dir Idee 💡 👍🙏🏻
Danke Andre!
You are the man, sir. I'd say the river test was as successful as it was informative. There is honesty and humility in your videos, a pleasant environment to learn cool stuff. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Until the next one, ciao
Thanks a lot for your positive feedback!
What a fun day with your pal Taro. I'll subscribe to his channel too.
Super thanks a lot Tim!
Good job Felix! It was nice to have Taro along to assist.
Your comment makes me happy! Thanks a lot Michael!
Wow great job Felix
GOD Bless you and your families
Thanks a lot Kenneth!
Congratulations! You can definitely call it a success! Thank you for the all the R&D you do for us. The Canadian stoke (or J stroke ) paddling technique would help. Take care and. Cheers from Canada 👍
Thanks for your tip with the paddeling technique!
Yup. Come to the comments for "J stroke". This is the way.
And sit in the stern, obviously.
Felix you legend! I had no doubts at all
Danke und liebe Grüsse nach Holland!
Kindest guy on UA-cam 👍
Thanks a lot for your roses! 😂 👍
Hey Felix ,
super video !! danke fur es zu teilen... grusse An Taro !!
grusse von Janneman aus Holland ...
Vielen Dank Jan. Dein Gruss werde ich weiterleiten!
I'm impressed with the feedback Felix.
Thanks a lot Michael!
I watched these videos with a huge smile on my face!
Gratulation, Felix, klasse gemacht! Hab mich gefragt, ob Ausleger eine Hilfe für die Stabilität im Wasser wären... da gibt es bestimmt noch Raum für Experimente... Dankeschön für die tollen Videos zum Kanu und Dir und den Deinen ein schönes Wochenende! Beste Grüße! 👍🥂
Vielen Dank Thomas!
I like your trailer! I converted an old bicycle trailer into a cart for my canoe and it makes moving around so much easier. Nice job!
Thanks a lot Scott!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, it looked like a lot of fun and the canoe did very well!
Yes...it was fun! Thanks so much dear James!
Great job Felix! I agree that a two blade paddle should be perfect with your canoe. Glad you stayed dry. Bravo 👏
Thanks a lot Dan!
Es sah sehr gut aus! Vielleicht für dieses Modell kleine Pontons auf beiden Seiten, oder ein etwas breiteres Kanumodell, mit Kielkonstruktion! Herrlich! 😀
Danke Dennis!
Felix, you are the Man ! Congratulations on a successful voyage !!! Thank you so very much for bringing us along with you on your adventure.
Thanks so much!
Großes Kino Ihr beiden! Eh voi supa! Alle Achtung, toller Trailer auch ;) Schönes Wochenende, Sepp
Danke lieber Sepp Gruss an Sandra und Kids, LG Taro
@@Taromovies danke und Grüße zurück!
Vielen Dank lieber Sepp!!!!
Felix, you are an amazing person.
Thanks a lot Bernard!
Keep the thick bottom, add a small keel, make the side hslf the current thickness, add 4 smaller outriggers, use those oblong plastic/rubber things that bigger boats has as protection between the hull and the dock. Just mount them an inch above the water when the canoe is fully laden, then they will not be always dragging in the water, just to stabilise . Fun project.
Thanks a lot for your tips!
I always had confidence in you and your craftsmanship
Thanks a lot for your roses!
GREAT JOB.......Congratulations from the USA!!
Thank you very much!
Glad your canoe worked so well
Thanks a lot!
FELIX ! Exellent !!! It handled the bigger water better than I thought it would , even with your higher center of gravity on the seat . . . .we think alike ; we would have been been good companions had our lives brought us together . . . .I habe subscribed and look forward to watching your other videos soon . . . .HAPPY LIFE !!!
Thank you very much!!
Great job Felix that's one for the books
Haa ha haa, no new books at the moment!
That's awesome that it turned out so well, Felix!
Wonderful and i think a 100% success, great value for money and a lot of fun , I can't wait to see your next project 👍🏴
Thanks a lot Andew!
I was absolutely convinced that you were going to capsize straight away, but congratulations, Felix! You proved me wrong! And the transportation system is absolutely brilliant!
Thanks a lot Jeffrey!
Super Sach, die du da gemacht hast. Ein richtig tolles Projekt, das sicherlich in den Dachlattenmarkt einschlägt. Danke Felix fürs online dabei sein dürfen.
Danke für's online zuschauen 😂😂😂
Well Done Felix,
I would like to Congratulation you. For your Successful Project👍👍👍🇸🇬
Hello David. Thank you so much!
A real gem!Tranquility achieved!
Thanks a lot Steve!
Well done Felix! The only thing missing was a feather headdress and some war paint.
Absolutley correct! 😆
Greetings from north shields ,thanks for videos
Thanks for watching!
Cool video. Agree with the kayak paddle, need a small strip of wood along the bottom to act as a keel similar to a “normal” canoe.
Thank you!
This is a real experiment. Often we get advice. Advice is of no use to a real experiment. A real experiment does not include success or failure. This is good. I think you already know this. Thank you for your work.
Great point! Thanks a lot!
Absolutely fantastic!!!! Thanks so much!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great day, great job. My son went to school for engineering and they had to make a boat from cement. Each build they made improvements. You sir, did a fantastic job and made improvements along the way. A couple more designs and you have a new company! Immier's Canoe's! Sounds Good!
Fantastic job Felix! I have to admit, I fully expected to see the glue disolve and you to be swimming. I'm really impressed with this project. Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you very much!
Tolles Kanugefährt!👍🏻
Danke!!
Amazing. Thank you for sharing. I agree with a previous comment about using a waterproof stuff sack as a seat and learning the J stroke. I learned that in the Boy Scouts! Also, I believe a keel would help a lot in keeping the canoe straight and true. Nice job 👍
Thanks a lot!
Great job Felix.👍👍👍😎🍺
Thank you so much dear Jack!
Very good Felix, so cool! Thanks for the vídeo!
Hello Jose! Glad you liked it!
Sehr, sehr geil! Aber ja, es muss breiter. Dann bist du nicht so verspannt 😉 und kannst die Tour auch genießen. ✌️
Danke Max!
I'm really happy that it works. Because you placed lot of love and engineering in this project.
Great Job!
Thank you very much!
This was a very enjoyable series. I was rooting for you hoping it all worked out. Great job
Thank you very much!!
In the end you DID IT 👍! Man, it's not so cheap - handmade boat .. 🤔 One km to walk? So far!😂 You are the survivalist, it's should be nothing for you! Keep on!!👍👍 Viking dragonship
Thanks for your valuable support dear Zigfrid! 👍
Felix ABSOULUTELY AWESOME! This project is now on my bucket list. I'm looking forward to seeing additional add-ons and modifications. Very cool!!
Awesome, thank you Christopher!
Hello,Felix! You did it! To my mind it is perfect,especially with z- experience.You are Man!
Glad you liked it! Thanks a lot Sergey!
Security is for every Swiss most important, so Felix invented the first Kanu with a speartire. Great job, nice video!
Yes! Thank you!
So happy for you! Awesome boat!!!!
Thanks a lot!!
Completly enchanted like I am with all of your videos I left this thinking how amazing it is to rely on gut feeling and Intuition. Thank you so much for continuing to create such inspirational content.
wowwww. what a wonderful feedback!
Ahoi Felix 🖐️
Bei der Konstruktion und Ausführung müsstest Du eine Schiffstaufe machen und dem Boot einen Namen geben. Brauch ist Brauch 😁
Achh neeeein, das habe ich völlig versifft!
@@FelixImmler 😂 beim nächsten Boot nicht vergessen.
Nice to see you! Cheers from Argentina!!!
Hello Marcello. Thanks a lot!
I would say that project was a great success! If you make any future improvements, please share them! Thanks for sharing your talent for making just about anything 😀
Thanks, will do!
Coming from "scenic driveways"
Great video. Very interesting and lots of beautiful things.
The cervelas look yummy
Thanks a lot Roni!
Tomorrow i am going with a friend, who at 72 years young, is going to try a canoe for the first time. Only on a nearby loch, and in an inflatable canoe, but should still be interesting. I may have a go my self, but I am very close to (over) the weight limit for this model of one person canoe, so we will see. If things go well I may post a short video? 😅 Great project, and happy paddling to you and Taro. 🛶👍🏴
Thank you so much!!
Great job if you are worried about stability you could always add outrigger floats
Good hint. Thanks a lot!
If you add a third wheel to the canoe trailer you could paddle the canoe on land. Have you thought about adding outriggers?
😂😂😂 Yes... i will do that!
@@FelixImmler This was my first thought: Now he screws on wheels and paddles it home on the street... Ich trau dir inzwischen alles zu! :D
This first try is admirable. My try treating it as a kayak.
Yessss, i will try this!
Felix, absolut geil!!! Du hast dich selbst übertroffen💪. Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur gelungenden Erstfahrt.
Ich hatte viel Spaß, bei deim Projekt zuschauen zu können.
VG
Arno
Herzlichen Dank Arno!!
The canoe worked well enough.
Thank you!
I use a double bladed paddle in my 15 1/2 foot solo Winona fiberglass canoe. It’s much more efficient and comfortable for me than a single bladed battle. I think it’s much more ergonomic, too.
What a fun experiment!
Thank you Chris!
You might want to look into a set of out riggers. We use them on fishing kayaks. They work very well.
Thanks for your tip!
Congratulations. You gave me a smile with your enthusiasm and innovation. I wondered how the bicycle seat would work and now I know. Keep on with your cool inventions.
Hello Mel. Thank you!
You are the champion. Congratulations!
Thank you Miguel!
I have not been so excited to see a video in a long time my face lit up when I got the notification.
I'm so glad it was this much of a sucsess. You should be very happy and proud.
I'm so glad! Thank you!
However ,well done .Always with big smile 👌.Congratulation 💪🏻💪🏻🥂
Thank you so much 😀
Absolutely awesome, well done. So glade it was water tight and you didn’t get wet. I hope to see more videos of this with more improvements/upgrades. It cut through the water very nicely. Well done Felix.
Thank you so much!
Получилось отлично !!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍 . Удачного плаванья 👏🎆
Большое спасибо
Felix,well man you did it,you had an idea,made a plan,then executed a beautiful canoe....
I like this chann because it's so much more than just swiss made knives,and I appreciate your chann.thank you..
Thank you very much for this wonderful feedback!
Great maiden trip!
Thanks!
Wunderbar! Leave the little canoe as is and build a second one with the changes. Definitely try a kayak double paddle. A splendid trial for a unique and fun water craft. 👍 😃
Thanks a lot James!
Proving once again that with the right tools and a little "know-how", anything is possible. 👍
Very true!
Wow, was für ein super tolles Projekt! Gratulation zum Kanu, mega! Glück auf aus Züri! :-)
1000 Dank Manu Outdoor 😊
Servus Felix, war doch ein erfolgreicher test, Glückwunsch dazu. Wieder mal ein erfolgreiches Projekt 👍
Wg dem sattelsitz hatte ich mir beim letzten Video schon gedacht, Mensch, der Felix bekommt doch einen Krampf im A....😅.
Die besten Grüße aus dem Wald
Haa ha haa, nein Krampf im A... war nicht das Problem... die schlafenden Füsse quälten mich.
Richtig gut 👍
Vielen Dank!!!
Hi Felix and Taro,☺ well done Felix, although I think you will make improvements to tell canoe, I would call it a success. The river looked very peaceful, and the camp fire and sausages would have been a perfect ending to your adventure, thanks for taking us along, stay safe guys, best wishe's to all, Stuart uk.
hello Stuart. Thank you so much for your kind comment!
Thanks so much for your kind feedback Stuart, have a great weekend, Taro
@@Taromovies Hi Taro I'm a fan of your video's also, kind regards my friend,Stuart uk.
I'm very impressed in many ways! The cost and simplicity, because we all want to do builds like this, but cost and simplicity are usually the biggest problems. The absence of any leaks whatsoever! Simple DIY boat projects usually have big problems with leaks. I agree with you trying the seat. Everyone is different, but I agree with some of the comments that sitting on some sort of bag works great. The weight is kind of heavy, but you also fixed it with your ingenious wheel system.
I really like the videos you make, the things you build, and most of all, the way you think, solve your problems, and explain everything. Keep it up Felix!
Your comment makes me very happy! Thank you so much!
What a triumph! The cows were impressed :)
Haaa ha haa, exactly!
So glad it worked thats awesome, the narrowness of the canoe was my first thought. It's going to be a bit tippy, also real fast thats the trade off. Narrow for speed, wide for comfort. Well done, I'm building a canoe this winter.
Thanks a lot Dave! ..and good luck for your projects!
Good to see the Swiss boys back together again. When will we see you go camping together once more?
Yes..for sure we will do some more trips together!
@@FelixImmler very glad to hear it. 😁
Great video Felix. I am so excited for a successful maiden outing. You did a very good job of explaining what you were experiencing. It looked like a lot of fun. As others have often said in comments. Your honest is so appealing. Thank you for sharing the experience with us. Have a good week my friend.
Thanks a lot for this positive feedback! 👍
Hi Felix super video, I could sense your happiness that it was self built and worked well!! well done!! regards Will.
Many thanks!
Hallo Felix,
Irre gibt´s auf der Welt in Massen - aber kaum so kreative wie Dich. Das war einfach mal wieder eine Voll-Landung in Sachen Spass ohne viel Geld. Du scheust ja keinen Aufwand um solche Dinge umzusetzen. Ich freu mich immer wie ein Schnitzel auf jedes Video von Dir, die kreativen Ideen, die Du hast, sind einmalig.
Gruß Lars Flaschl
Dein Kommentar freut mich sehr! Vielen Dank Lars!
Don't worry Felix if it sinks you can call it das U bote von der Felix,thank you
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