Laura, your ingenuity, determination, and enthusiasm are infectious! You helped this middle-aged man fuel his own love of DIY! With an attitude and brains like yours, truly anything is possible!
This boat is called “optimist” and it’s a sailing boat for kids to learn how to sail . It’s a very popular type of boat with its own racing class. Very nice video btw!
I've actually been looking for a cheap DIY solution for a short range outboard motor for an old aluminum dingy I have. That shaft to propeller design out of an angle grinder was brilliant! Good build!
@@bluesriot2 also, cordless drill = 200 bucks, cheap electric outboard = 100 bucks... (u could even buy the battery have no work and get a lot farther...
Awesome! I shared this with my son who graduated from M.I.T. with a degree in mechanical engineering. I am sure he will enjoy as much as I did. Plus he is more capable and I am all thumbs.
To me it's close to an optimist but different. Could just be a different version though, I sailed them in the late 80s and instructed kids in them into the 90s. I think most of ours were produced by Vanguard.
SUCH A GREAT IDEA! May I suggest fitting stronger mounts on the boat as the existing ones will work for a while but are likely to fail due to fatigue being pulled and pushed repeatedly. Congratulations on a brilliant outboard motor!
If you put the dagger board in you'll have greater control. That's what the slot is in the middle. It's actually a sailing dinghy! Cool video Laura! :)
ScottieBruiser I wouldn't do that. That will add a huge amount of drag. Dagger boards are not intended to provide greater control, but to provide lateral resistance against the wind.
Paul Heitkemper I thought it would make it go straight instead of turning being converted to like scooting sideways, carving wter more than sliding squint, under sail or.motor.
The point of contention her may be the phrase "down a little bit". You may be right about a (very) small skeg-type fin helping tracking. I myself wouldn't bother to try. The drill works far better than I might have expected, but I'd be very wary of adding additional wetted area. Drag is Drag.
Adam Perkins yes, drag is drag, but it's obvious you've never tried to motor a sailboat. With no keel to aid in tracking that thing will skate all over the surface. It is very tiring to control, especially given her poor tiller and throttle design.
@@CorbinAce .. I disagree. In addition to the mediocre speed, the battery in that portable drill isn't going to last more than a few minutes. Given all that, what's the point.
I have been a machinist for 35 years. I as very impressed with your video, your design and your craftsmanship. The only slight comment is learn to use a tap correctly. Sometimes it will work to slap them in with a power drill but also it will often go in crooked or crooked then break off in your hole. A couple of tap wrenches would be a nice Christmas present and tap guides you can make on the lathe and they will last forever. Beautiful boat and craftsperson.
I'm a machinist of 33 years and that was impressive . Woman of my dreams but I'm happily married so there that goes LOL . Very great job on the creativity …..
@@timothymccune2101 That's good honey, I'm barely out because of the pandemic that's happening right now and that has forced us to stay at home. I get bored at home and I I just want to take this opportunity to make a good friend and yes it doesn't matter, you can suggest a way to chat and get to know each one others with time and patience dear And if you don't mind, you can add me to the Hangout so we can chat there, if you don't mind, you can email me this (lydiaanderson6060@gmail.com) I'm waiting to hear from you now dear.
truly first rate. it takes a special person not to point out problems but see the solution . It takes another level to execute the solution and make it work. how wonderful to see your accomplishment. i enjoyed your vid
It's an optimist, a sailboat for small children. Most optimists have a double hull acting as an air chamber to prevent the boat from sinking. If yours has that you might want to drain the air chamber because it's full of water making it super heavy.
I used to sail these until I grew out of them. They're fun little boats but they have a severe 'flaw' - if you go too fast and angle the sail too much, it will simply plow down the bow and flood in a matter of seconds. They also flip very easily in gusts but as previously, stated they are completely sink-free (if not abandoned at a lake) and it's only a matter of up-righting it with your body weight, bail and move on!
Trust me, I am very hard to impress...You, yes you young lady, absolutely hit it clear out of the park and having to watch this video several times to sort of calm down for a lack of a better word. I am most proud of you. (Amazing).
@@laurakampf i wish from deep my heart if i can marrid love this thinks becouse i'm the same like you laura ...you are so great and smart 🙏🙏how i can contact you please????.
Yip, that's exactly what it is, but reasonably recent one as it's all one piece. The pods in the front should be filled with a flotation aid as they are meant to be unsinkable. I've sailed one totally full of water. Fantastic little boats and a great way to learn to sail.
Moppie I work at a non-profit community sailing center and the kids there turn them into bathtubs about once a day. They’re practically indestructible (and we still find a way...). I’m thinking this one could have had a failed float bag or, perhaps it was so full of water they had to abandon it. I missed the opportunity to sail them and am now onto 420’s and the J/22 keelboats
Cool chick, cool video. Shame so many people missed the point. Sure she could of bought an electric motor, but where's the fun in that. Getting on the tools & working things out. That's what's fun.
I don't understand why political bull crap needs to be involved in every aspect of people's daily lives. Nice things like this can exist without the complacency, from either side.
Toolman they stated it was an Opti; however, it is actually a pram (very similar and easy to make the error). They are beginner sailboats for kids. They really max out at 115lbs.
hey. there was a little water in the gearbox but since it is sweetwater i am not too worried about rust...also all thr grease will keep the metal save i thing. we drove around in the boat for probably 20-30 minutes alltogether and the batterie didn´t die during that time. i am not sure how long it would last...
Since the drill appears to have been permanently modified and dedicated to the task, I'd be seriously considering a bigger external deep discharge sla battery of more capacity than the original one it came with. Keep the original as an emergency backup.
@@ameraldas3641 When your supplies list includes stuff you already have, the build cost comes down considerably. It was probably fun to experiment too.
@@joewoodchuck3824 or you could just buy a better more functional trolling motor for the cost of materials. Because you can only get sweat equity when you end up with something better with less or the same cost. Not spend more, do more work and end up with a worse result. The real winner is her, for making a successful video using her editing skills. It does not have to work as long as you can make a good video out of it.
@@ameraldas3641 Not everyone can or wants to spend the money on newly manufactured motors. Taking on the challenge, using available materials already in ones possession, and enjoying the process are enough for me to appreciate the effort. Amateur engineering is alive and well. Your apology to the builder is in order.
@@ameraldas3641 I don't know... That thing looks like it performs better than my Minn Kota. besides, to just buy something ready made? Where's the sport in that? It is self contained, meaning the battery is built right into the tiller. It's powerful, portable, and doesn't take up any space in the boat, nor add any significant weight.The battery can be replaced in seconds, while in the water. You CAN'T buy anything like that at ANY price!
Okay I’m new to this channel and I like the video. I’m a mechanic and its rare to see any woman work with tools and I’m happy to see a woman doing this, I hope more and more people take interest into motors and mechanic style things.
DUDE... that little drill made the boat haul! I wasn't expecting it to work that good! Awesome work. The only question I have is: How long does the battery last?
Thanks for the glimpse at your joyful view of life. This video has everything... great production values, an amazing display of imagination, determination, skills and understanding, all shared with friends and your UA-cam community. I am in awe!
Thats not a row boat! its an Optimist! basically every kids first sailing boat. small enough to fit on a standard car trailer and super cheap. so cool you managed to save this one!
That boat looks almost exactly like an Optimist Pram - I think the International Optimist association has plans or you can find them online. A great sailboat to learn on!!!
Building boats is my favourite thing because it doesn't take a huge shop to work on them you just gotta know how to be handy and boats just seem to work just fine, it's how I got into motors and srufd
@@tommynorthwood I was just coming to make a similar comment. I agree on Florida but add Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana lakes too. Guess basically most lakes in the south? They'll likely be further down than this one though.
You have ALL the most expensive quality tools and more. And here you are working days to salvage a dinghy and improvise a motor out of an old drill just to save on buying a cheap new. ;-) Appreciate your demo a lot, learned a few things...
Camping all week and today was one of those rainy stuck in the tent days.....this video was awesome. Interesting, entertaining and a little funny too....Thanks again
My first time watching one of your videos, Laura. Absolutely brilliant! It's also a reminder of how Germany's promotion of vocational technical education is so far ahead of what we do in the U.S.. You're great example for young women who are interested in STEM and vo-tech.
The vibe of this video is so fun and relaxed, really fits the summer/boat/beach! The music is great, and I feel like the bigger shop is allowing you to play with your shots even more. That opening shot is so cool! One of my new favorite videos of yours, reminds me of the happy machine :)
Great build: I'll bet that thing out-performs my minn kota! just make sure you oil down the angle drive after each use, to protect the gears and bearings from corrosion. Carry an extra battery for the drill, and, I do recommend a pair of oars..... (Just in case)
Amazing!..Ive been shadetree mechanicing my whole life using odds and ends as poor boy in Georgia. I tip my hat to the first lady Ive seen get grease under her nails. Obvious skills too..when anyone takes time to use a center punch before drilling
I so admire ANYONE who can start at "A", and say " I need to get to "X, and I have only " g", "j" and purple. Hmm." And then, suddenly, there you are at "X", and it turns out, it would never have worked without purple!
I have to say, when you were on the junk yard for the parts, I thought you wanted to build a fan because of the temperature here in Germany :D But very nice how the boat came out!
Just when I think this day couldn't get any better. Not only did I get the best night sleep ever. And got some work done on my commercial fishing boat. I found this video what a great video it brought a smile to my face. I would love to pick your brain about editing videos. You're a great engineer
Where did you get that propeller from? I actually build a whole 2 meter long boat by myself a few years ago. I used only plywood and an old lawn mower for the propulsion. Video will be out at some point (if you are intrested check it out😃). The propeller was the only thing I needed to buy and it was quite expensive 🤔😐
Great video! great idea, took some ideas and built one of my own. *ONLY ISSUE* - You should mention that in powering/using the drill you should use a (HI TORQUE - NM - BRUSHLESS ) drill, On my build the morot ran fine out of water but the resistance of the water on the prop proved to much for the drill motor, I used my old Ryobi drill (brush motor) and it burnt out and nearly gaught fire after 20 mins sadly. I belive if my research is correct, the drill you used is a ( HiKOKI DV18DBXL Combi Drill 18V Cordless Brushless ) Providing a high torque at ( 136NM ) I have purchased one now and have it on my build and it works FANTASTIC! The brishless drills generate less heat aswell so there is no high running temp. All in all as i stated at the start great video and it inspired me to build my own for my kayak, so glad i found your video it was so easy to follow and very creative.
Nah, you'll drain the drill battery in a couple of minutes, overheat it if you use it continuously and probable wear it down to breakage in just a few tens of hours. None of that will happen with electric boat motors. Fun project, but a small minn kota motor would be way better and wont cost you more than an expensive battery drill.
Considering the average cordless drill takes about 100w - 250w of power on average, for a standard 2.5 ah battery the run time should be around 15-30 minutes depending on how hard it’s being pushed. With a couple 5ah batteries I would say this could be a very viable solution for someone who wants to put around a pond on a budget.
Are you ppl broken?!?! Wtf does it matter which drill she chose to use?? I'm gonna make one of these, but I'm not gonna put a tampon up just in case Laura was on the blob when she did it! Great video & idea. Why do arseholes have to find fault with everything?
Laura, your ingenuity, determination, and enthusiasm are infectious! You helped this middle-aged man fuel his own love of DIY! With an attitude and brains like yours, truly anything is possible!
This isn't only a DIY channel, but a video 101 class. Great production!
That's some brilliant ingenuity!
Top Tip: Always carry a paddle :)
And wear a life jacket.
And a whistle or a big door. no? oh sorry hahah :)
... and extra batteries.
.... and VHF radio and radar set.
and my axe!
I can’t even begin to describe how impressive that was.
Unbelievable!! Never met a woman who was a fabricator. Great Job!!
I'm now a subscriber
This boat is called “optimist” and it’s a sailing boat for kids to learn how to sail . It’s a very popular type of boat with its own racing class.
Very nice video btw!
In my part of the States they are called Jon/Ouachitas boats. Used by the poors to go fishing or just dink around in.
Yessir I'm racing one at a reggata this weekend
Yep. Cool little sailing pram.
@@timesthree5757 "the poors" lol! i just realized my entire side of the country is broke fishermen!
@@nathanbutler295 Well, at least you can eat.
I've actually been looking for a cheap DIY solution for a short range outboard motor for an old aluminum dingy I have. That shaft to propeller design out of an angle grinder was brilliant! Good build!
I bet she could do this w/o having a fully operational machine and woodworking shop, but it'd take an extra day or two
@@bluesriot2 also, cordless drill = 200 bucks, cheap electric outboard = 100 bucks... (u could even buy the battery have no work and get a lot farther...
Awesome! I shared this with my son who graduated from M.I.T. with a degree in mechanical engineering. I am sure he will enjoy as much as I did. Plus he is more capable and I am all thumbs.
it's actually a sailing boat for beginners and it's called Optimist
Used to sail them as a kid, great fun. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optimist_(dinghy)
We call them Sabots in Canada, and it's likely the first thing anyone sails that isn't a board.
came here to say this.
Me too !!! LOL!
To me it's close to an optimist but different. Could just be a different version though, I sailed them in the late 80s and instructed kids in them into the 90s. I think most of ours were produced by Vanguard.
SUCH A GREAT IDEA! May I suggest fitting stronger mounts on the boat as the existing ones will work for a while but are likely to fail due to fatigue being pulled and pushed repeatedly. Congratulations on a brilliant outboard motor!
Yes the mounts are called pintles and gudgeons. I usually got a little overkill on my boats for safety 👍
love this ladies attitude and abilities keep on
If you put the dagger board in you'll have greater control. That's what the slot is in the middle. It's actually a sailing dinghy! Cool video Laura! :)
ScottieBruiser
I wouldn't do that. That will add a huge amount of drag. Dagger boards are not intended to provide greater control, but to provide lateral resistance against the wind.
Adam Perkins not true. Anyone who sails a trailerable boat knows that you put the keel down a little to get better tracking under power.
Paul Heitkemper I thought it would make it go straight instead of turning being converted to like scooting sideways, carving wter more than sliding squint, under sail or.motor.
The point of contention her may be the phrase "down a little bit". You may be right about a (very) small skeg-type fin helping tracking. I myself wouldn't bother to try. The drill works far better than I might have expected, but I'd be very wary of adding additional wetted area. Drag is Drag.
Adam Perkins yes, drag is drag, but it's obvious you've never tried to motor a sailboat. With no keel to aid in tracking that thing will skate all over the surface. It is very tiring to control, especially given her poor tiller and throttle design.
The term “super fast” obviously has several interpretations
But good ideas, good build
It's super fast compared to manual rowing.
Josh Frank well then she should have labeled the video “pretty fast” and not “super fast”
@@Choice777 .. Actually, rowing that small boat would have probably been quicker. I doubt her top speed was more than about one or two mph.
@@dwightstewart7181 It's still a job well done. Give it a break.
@@CorbinAce .. I disagree. In addition to the mediocre speed, the battery in that portable drill isn't going to last more than a few minutes. Given all that, what's the point.
I have been a machinist for 35 years. I as very impressed with your video, your design and your craftsmanship. The only slight comment is learn to use a tap correctly. Sometimes it will work to slap them in with a power drill but also it will often go in crooked or crooked then break off in your hole. A couple of tap wrenches would be a nice Christmas present and tap guides you can make on the lathe and they will last forever.
Beautiful boat and craftsperson.
you are quite possibly the coolest chick ive seen on youtube
You said it dude. She's my dream girl
loko
I couldn't agree more!
You can say that again.
Roger That!
I'm a machinist of 33 years and that was impressive . Woman of my dreams but I'm happily married so there that goes LOL . Very great job on the creativity …..
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@@lydiaanderson2870 very well thanks
@@timothymccune2101 That's good honey, I'm barely out because of the pandemic that's happening right now
and that has forced us to stay at home. I get bored at home and I
I just want to take this opportunity to make a good friend and yes
it doesn't matter, you can suggest a way to chat and get to know each one
others with time and patience dear
And if you don't mind, you can add me to the Hangout so we can
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truly first rate. it takes a special person not to point out problems but see the solution . It takes another level to execute the solution and make it work. how wonderful to see your accomplishment. i enjoyed your vid
It's an optimist, a sailboat for small children. Most optimists have a double hull acting as an air chamber to prevent the boat from sinking. If yours has that you might want to drain the air chamber because it's full of water making it super heavy.
I used to sail these until I grew out of them. They're fun little boats but they have a severe 'flaw' - if you go too fast and angle the sail too much, it will simply plow down the bow and flood in a matter of seconds. They also flip very easily in gusts but as previously, stated they are completely sink-free (if not abandoned at a lake) and it's only a matter of up-righting it with your body weight, bail and move on!
I still sail my and I sailed it tonight
Not a double hull but 3 flotation bags (in the class rules at least)
Try an model aircraft prob. Not too castor it will chatter
They have only a 1 layer Hull. They sink easily.
Maybe the most creative and artistic video I have ever seen.
Trust me, I am very hard to impress...You, yes you young lady, absolutely hit it clear out of the park and having to watch this video several times to sort of calm down for a lack of a better word. I am most proud of you. (Amazing).
Laura, this was the best video I've seen in a long time! Such creativity and mechanical know how....absolutely loved it!!!
thanks man!
@@laurakampf i wish from deep my heart if i can marrid love this thinks becouse i'm the same like you laura ...you are so great and smart 🙏🙏how i can contact you please????.
Hi
great video and creativeness! To me this is what You Tube is all about
Right On !!
I lost at the guy who brought his 10 ton wheel loader. The hull looks like an optimist sailing trainer.
Yip, that's exactly what it is, but reasonably recent one as it's all one piece. The pods in the front should be filled with a flotation aid as they are meant to be unsinkable. I've sailed one totally full of water.
Fantastic little boats and a great way to learn to sail.
Moppie I work at a non-profit community sailing center and the kids there turn them into bathtubs about once a day. They’re practically indestructible (and we still find a way...). I’m thinking this one could have had a failed float bag or, perhaps it was so full of water they had to abandon it. I missed the opportunity to sail them and am now onto 420’s and the J/22 keelboats
10 ton? Lmao maybe about 25 ton
at the least...
Wow that is some creative work! We (wife person Cindy and I) love your shop. You ain't no poser!
Cool chick, cool video.
Shame so many people missed the point.
Sure she could of bought an electric motor, but where's the fun in that.
Getting on the tools & working things out. That's what's fun.
Talent!
Ms. McGuyver
Now I understand why you get Neanderthals like Trump as president...
I don't understand why political bull crap needs to be involved in every aspect of people's daily lives. Nice things like this can exist without the complacency, from either side.
Makes a lot more sense than those vids here that show an angle grinder being used for a job that it isn't able to handle.
The boat is an „optimist“ class - a sailing boat for kids 😉. Great video!
Jens Höpken yes it is
Excuse me what kind of boat is it???
Toolman they stated it was an Opti; however, it is actually a pram (very similar and easy to make the error). They are beginner sailboats for kids. They really max out at 115lbs.
I have one designed to learn to sail for kids 14 and under
@@CorbinAce It's a small sailing boat basically
With the enthusiasms, the smile and DIY spirit, you will be young forever! 😀
Everything about this is amazing. I smiled so big seeing the boat take off!
I did too! 8^∆
thanks man! it was so much fun!
Agree
Laura really impressive build. How long has it run for? I am an oring designer and was curious if you got water in the right angle drill housing?
hey. there was a little water in the gearbox but since it is sweetwater i am not too worried about rust...also all thr grease will keep the metal save i thing. we drove around in the boat for probably 20-30 minutes alltogether and the batterie didn´t die during that time. i am not sure how long it would last...
Sehr schön gemacht. Love the Remake of the boat. Set of paddles would be a good idea if the batteries run out
Laura, i have seen you in winter videos and summer videos.
I have to say that summer and the sun really suit you!
You really shine in sunny weather!
The world needs more free thinking outside the box imaginative people like you. Awesome project
You probably didn't want to say it but I will....Women like you!!!! Amazing!!
With today's youth? Good luck
True... this chick is awesome
I've just recently purchased a cheap as chips pram dinghy and looking at outboard comparisons. You have now inspired me to make my own! :)
Wow. Not just the boat. The whole video was great. UA-cam should be throwing money at you
That electric drill outboard is genius. You are quite the wizard.
This is one of the best invention I have seen that will work for a lot of the people who can't afford the real machine
I really salute this type of women that can do this kind of task & modification.
Hands down the most impressive show of ingenuity I ever remember seeing.
Since the drill appears to have been permanently modified and dedicated to the task, I'd be seriously considering a bigger external deep discharge sla battery of more capacity than the original one it came with. Keep the original as an emergency backup.
or you could buy a trolling motor for the cost of the prop, the aluminum stock, the drill, and the screws, and get a good trolling motor.
@@ameraldas3641 When your supplies list includes stuff you already have, the build cost comes down considerably. It was probably fun to experiment too.
@@joewoodchuck3824 or you could just buy a better more functional trolling motor for the cost of materials. Because you can only get sweat equity when you end up with something better with less or the same cost. Not spend more, do more work and end up with a worse result. The real winner is her, for making a successful video using her editing skills. It does not have to work as long as you can make a good video out of it.
@@ameraldas3641 Not everyone can or wants to spend the money on newly manufactured motors. Taking on the challenge, using available materials already in ones possession, and enjoying the process are enough for me to appreciate the effort. Amateur engineering is alive and well.
Your apology to the builder is in order.
@@ameraldas3641 I don't know... That thing looks like it performs better than my Minn Kota. besides, to just buy something ready made? Where's the sport in that? It is self contained, meaning the battery is built right into the tiller. It's powerful, portable, and doesn't take up any space in the boat, nor add any significant weight.The battery can be replaced in seconds, while in the water. You CAN'T buy anything like that at ANY price!
Okay I’m new to this channel and I like the video. I’m a mechanic and its rare to see any woman work with tools and I’m happy to see a woman doing this, I hope more and more people take interest into motors and mechanic style things.
Nice build but im not really sure about that "super fast" thing
@@jamesallen4447 🥥
she means for a drill powered boat
Cool build but gonna fry a drill for sure lol
It's fast when compared to an electric trolling motor
Steve it’s not really a trolling motors a lot quicker than that
Ok, it was impressive.
Honestly, I thought it would be slow, but it looks like it can flow very fast!
I love such projects.
Greetings neighbor :)
it's really slow 😑
Compared to.... all other drill powered boats you have seen? XD
Yeah, I bet the 8 minute battery life is inspiring................
OMG exactly!
You are my dream woman.. How awesome
It took only 2:15 Minutes to know about this channel and I have to literally subscribe this channel. Respect for your technical knowledge.
DUDE... that little drill made the boat haul! I wasn't expecting it to work that good! Awesome work. The only question I have is: How long does the battery last?
Fareal? Battery? Might wanna bring out an extra few of them
Thanks for the glimpse at your joyful view of life. This video has everything... great production values, an amazing display of imagination, determination, skills and understanding, all shared with friends and your UA-cam community. I am in awe!
Thats not a row boat! its an Optimist! basically every kids first sailing boat. small enough to fit on a standard car trailer and super cheap. so cool you managed to save this one!
ALright this is badass, props to this girl!
Get it props
Pun intended?
napalm6969 haha no actually so that’s funny
My son’s comment on this one, “Daddy, we need to find a boat!” 😂😂😂 Thank you for being an inspiration to even the littlest of makers! : )
definitely look up "Hannu's Boatyard" website, it's really not difficult to build something really great (and new!) on a budget.
That boat looks almost exactly like an Optimist Pram - I think the International Optimist association has plans or you can find them online. A great sailboat to learn on!!!
Look aroumd Florida and take your pick.
Building boats is my favourite thing because it doesn't take a huge shop to work on them you just gotta know how to be handy and boats just seem to work just fine, it's how I got into motors and srufd
@@tommynorthwood I was just coming to make a similar comment. I agree on Florida but add Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana lakes too. Guess basically most lakes in the south? They'll likely be further down than this one though.
I love the smell of ballistol in the morning!
Awesome video! You are the best female version of MacGyver ever!
You have MAD skills as a fabricator of useful motive machinery.
You have ALL the most expensive quality tools and more. And here you are working days to salvage a dinghy and improvise a motor out of an old drill just to save on buying a cheap new. ;-) Appreciate your demo a lot, learned a few things...
Those people, they live... a great life, just having fun and trying.. beautiful video
That was pretty cool you are quite the engineer 👍👍
How do you not have 50 million subs? Great video. Keep it up.
Here from Simone Giertz's channel. A+ job on this! I love it!
@Hello Karstan Lovorn, How are you doing?
Camping all week and today was one of those rainy stuck in the tent days.....this video was awesome. Interesting, entertaining and a little funny too....Thanks again
My first time watching one of your videos, Laura. Absolutely brilliant! It's also a reminder of how Germany's promotion of vocational technical education is so far ahead of what we do in the U.S.. You're great example for young women who are interested in STEM and vo-tech.
I LOVE IT!! This is the kind of creativity that really makes my propeller turn. You're so Awesome!
That almost sounds like a pick-up line 😂
I'm glad you gave that little sailing pram a new life. Clever and fun, thanks for the vid.
The vibe of this video is so fun and relaxed, really fits the summer/boat/beach! The music is great, and I feel like the bigger shop is allowing you to play with your shots even more. That opening shot is so cool! One of my new favorite videos of yours, reminds me of the happy machine :)
Yes. Everything Ellen already said.
I could just say that again! :D well put Ellen! So cool!
Crafts With Ellen your epic
Crafts With Ellen what a great take hold Adventure. Very inspiring. Do more!
Great build: I'll bet that thing out-performs my minn kota! just make sure you oil down the angle drive after each use, to protect the gears and bearings from corrosion. Carry an extra battery for the drill, and, I do recommend a pair of oars..... (Just in case)
First drill boat engine I've seen have a great function 👍
I’ll give you the super fast. I know how these drill motors usually go, but you used that gear housing and Bam! Super fast! You rock🤘😎
You reminded me of my mom working in the shop when I was a kid. Thanks 😊
Noooo way. a Chic and metal fab. I seen it all now. Fantastic. Super job!
good name for the boat "so far so good"
Kind of person you want with you when you break down in the middle of no where.
Why? Can she do something you can't?
The spatial reasoning ability of this gal is intense.
I am so impressed with you girl!!! I consider myself a major-league jerry rigger, but I can't hold a candle next to you.
It was a great effort with great results .Therefore well done. As far as the " nay sayers "...It wouldn't be the internet without them.
Amazing!..Ive been shadetree mechanicing my whole life using odds and ends as poor boy in Georgia. I tip my hat to the first lady Ive seen get grease under her nails. Obvious skills too..when anyone takes time to use a center punch before drilling
Welllll...not exactly its purpose, but in this arena...yep. Working at Boeing and Lockheed, nope.
I so admire ANYONE who can start at "A", and say " I need to get to "X, and I have only " g", "j" and purple. Hmm."
And then, suddenly, there you are at "X", and it turns out, it would never have worked without purple!
Cheers to front loader guy.
Great fun video. It's satisfying making something out of what you have lying around.
Much respect to your ingenuity from down under in Australia
That is so cool all round :) My petrol mixing drill would give you super speed :)
00:22 I got a sinking feeling... Other than that this video really floats my boat! Good work Laura! Cheers, Chris 👍
I award you the best charismatic stylish gorgeous engineer of the year 2021
At first when it showed "I found this boat in a lake" I was like
Lol funny joke
But then it showed the boat underwater I'm like OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH
I have to say, when you were on the junk yard for the parts, I thought you wanted to build a fan because of the temperature here in Germany :D
But very nice how the boat came out!
Just when I think this day couldn't get any better. Not only did I get the best night sleep ever. And got some work done on my commercial fishing boat. I found this video what a great video it brought a smile to my face. I would love to pick your brain about editing videos. You're a great engineer
Where did you get that propeller from? I actually build a whole 2 meter long boat by myself a few years ago. I used only plywood and an old lawn mower for the propulsion.
Video will be out at some point (if you are intrested check it out😃).
The propeller was the only thing I needed to buy and it was quite expensive 🤔😐
i got it used from a boat store. it was 20 euros
Laura Kampf Danke!😃
Great Job!... Izzy will be proud... :-)
You Crack me up..."I found this Boat in the Lake" painted on the Boat like it's Christening Name! 😂 Its Adorable!!!
You inspire me...Gosh darn l should at least TRY to fix my Lawn Mower!!!
Fantastic editing! Love the whole vibe, so fun!
Lots of great problem solving to make this work! Fantastic!
And you know I'm a fan of an electric boat ;-)
Great video! great idea, took some ideas and built one of my own.
*ONLY ISSUE* - You should mention that in powering/using the drill you should use a (HI TORQUE - NM - BRUSHLESS ) drill, On my build the morot ran fine out of water but the resistance of the water on the prop proved to much for the drill motor, I used my old Ryobi drill (brush motor) and it burnt out and nearly gaught fire after 20 mins sadly.
I belive if my research is correct, the drill you used is a ( HiKOKI DV18DBXL Combi Drill 18V Cordless Brushless ) Providing a high torque at ( 136NM )
I have purchased one now and have it on my build and it works FANTASTIC! The brishless drills generate less heat aswell so there is no high running temp.
All in all as i stated at the start great video and it inspired me to build my own for my kayak, so glad i found your video it was so easy to follow and very creative.
If I got stranded on an island with someone I want it to be you.
All you need now is a trailer for it so you can pull it with your camper van
Great build. Looks like it performs better than many of the small electric boat motors available.
Nah, you'll drain the drill battery in a couple of minutes, overheat it if you use it continuously and probable wear it down to breakage in just a few tens of hours. None of that will happen with electric boat motors. Fun project, but a small minn kota motor would be way better and wont cost you more than an expensive battery drill.
this is awesome !!! I loved the video. How long does a battery last when using it normally?
Considering the average cordless drill takes about 100w - 250w of power on average, for a standard 2.5 ah battery the run time should be around 15-30 minutes depending on how hard it’s being pushed. With a couple 5ah batteries I would say this could be a very viable solution for someone who wants to put around a pond on a budget.
Very cool story and inspiring, too as I am about to refinish my first ever fishing boat. Thank You and enjoy your boat!
What a great idea, project and resourcefulness.
very Kooky, but totally adorable Laura Kampf!
Think I’m in love😘love the way your mind works, great video 👍👍
Your antics made me smile. Very creative.
Why you look it's Hans driving around his 30 ton front loader...
The problem is, that a Hitachi 36V drill is almost same price than a 300W boat-drivetrain
I had a mistake. The boat drivetrain what I saw doesn't contain any battery :D
But it's the challenge to use what you have on hand that's fun!
Are you ppl broken?!?! Wtf does it matter which drill she chose to use?? I'm gonna make one of these, but I'm not gonna put a tampon up just in case Laura was on the blob when she did it!
Great video & idea. Why do arseholes have to find fault with everything?
This boat prop idea should be on the market
Brilliant ! Been looking for a new engine for my boat and
I have a hand mixer I never use, that should work as well ;-)
Just a 400 watt power inverter and a deep cycle battery, and you'd be underway!😉
That boat is called an “optimist” (opti for short) it’s a kids sailing race boat(8-13yrs old)
An optimist for an optimist
*Up to 15 years
Alex Lehtinen if you’re still sailing a opti at 15 that’s sad
Actually, I sailed an Optimist with 17 years and yes it is not fast, but it can be fun ;)
@@erik_bent You made me smile.An optimist sailing an optimist nice paradox.