Artist Builds SAILBOAT from CONCRETE, The Pterodactyl, a Gaff Rig Schooner

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  • @JSmithsvideo
    @JSmithsvideo 4 роки тому +3

    Living in US Virgin Islands on my boat, I have to show this to my mentor and friend your age that has been building boats since age 8. He is an old crusty but like when you said near the end "my emergency tiller" He too has taught me that we all need backup of our backups. Love you Lots. Thanks for the education.

  • @tompinion4138
    @tompinion4138 7 років тому +89

    This guy is my kind of people. Creative, talented, unpretentious and not afraid to live his life the way he damn well pleases.

  • @scoobydog411
    @scoobydog411 5 років тому +75

    I was plastered in 74 and I'm still working fine too.

  • @larryberger4818
    @larryberger4818 7 років тому +133

    Dude, I am so proud of you. You did it! All of us hippie dreamers had our visions. I owned seven boats in my younger days. Around the boatyards was my venue. I was the guy without the motor trying to tack out of the sound. Key West, Cocoanut Grove, Sarasota. But somewhere along the line I got a clear message to turn my back on that hippie vision. And I met this gal, (a sailor, or course) and we had seven children, and now there are twelve grandchildren, and I am landlocked in West Virginia. (No regrets) Around here there are the river rats. But they have no idea about heading for the horizon. You go, dude, I with you in spirit.

    • @OMFGitsDerk
      @OMFGitsDerk 5 років тому +6

      West Virginia born and raised attending wvu now but saving to buy a blue water boat

    • @marydufresne4999
      @marydufresne4999 5 років тому +3

      You to twins?

  • @quantumac
    @quantumac 6 років тому +3

    Eddie Landis is an inspiring maker and sailor. I wish him fair winds and good luck!

  • @terrybullock3140
    @terrybullock3140 7 років тому +5

    I'd bet this guy's got a lifetime of stories, adventures and experience. I'd love to see him in more videos.

  • @jimmyjimjimmyjimjimjimjim4437
    @jimmyjimjimmyjimjimjimjim4437 7 років тому

    When I was a kid, back in 1968 or so, I helped build a few ferrocement boats in a yard in Oakland, CA. I call it a yard but it was really little more than a dirt lot on the Alameda estuary . . . just a bunch of hippies living the dream . . . and one engineer. The quality of the build varied tremendously depending on the builder, the engineer had the best one. Everyone, without exception was building with the intention of sailing around the world. Very few did, heck very few even finished their boats. I'm really glad to see that someone not only finished their boat but still sails it! Good job and happy sailing.

  • @Daviddickson
    @Daviddickson 6 років тому +2

    This is one of the few sailing videos I've ever shared. I loved it. He is a true jack of all trades genius and problem solver. Beautiful ship under sail. I hope to meet him on the water some day.

  • @warrenosborne6044
    @warrenosborne6044 2 роки тому +2

    How strange this trip has been, I helped build a ferrocement boat in Moclips beach right on the river in 75. Lots of crazies sauna and outdoor tub that you had to break the ice after the sauna. My girlfriend's name was Magic Mushroom. Wow what great memories.

  • @leesailshk1588
    @leesailshk1588 3 роки тому +4

    Very nice video!
    And we are so proud to make sails for The Pterodactyl :)

  • @Levi_Allen
    @Levi_Allen 7 років тому +169

    This is so rad. One of my favourites so far!

    • @ianpledge3891
      @ianpledge3891 5 років тому +1

      Needs to cut the crap out of his hair

    • @eba44
      @eba44 5 років тому

      Agreed!!!!

    • @750count
      @750count 3 роки тому +1

      @@ianpledge3891 Maybe you need to grow some

  • @larrylittleton8702
    @larrylittleton8702 7 років тому

    Thank you for adding the captioning to your video. Makes all your details and dialogue accessible. I appreciate it!

  • @ThyBlackWings
    @ThyBlackWings 7 років тому +1

    That guy is awesome!!!! I am so happy that there is still men like this out there. He is clearly living his dream. The world is still all right when people like this exist.

  • @brianpouillon1353
    @brianpouillon1353 5 років тому +1

    Eddie so good to see you again after 30 years. The boat is still looking good and so are you. Say hi to your family! Cheers Brian Pouillon.

  • @mwj5368
    @mwj5368 7 років тому +8

    I see this as an actual documentary very well done on what I imagine is a very low budget, quite an accomplishment! I like how Eddie took something from nothing and made it happen by his own ingeniousness. What's also amazing to me, never been on a sailing boat, are people who know sea navigation as I heard you have to know ocean currents and how they effect navigation too. I love sailing ships like this and how beautiful it looks gliding across the sea! What great adventures ahead and also a way he can do random acts of kindness and open the amazing world of sailing and the sea to others and enjoy a whole adventurous years ahead! Thanks for sharing this! Also, I feel Eddie could talk about motivation, inner peace, creativity, and also as an inventor what innovation means to him and how all of that is working in his life. Sounds like a fascinating person with a lot to share with the world! Thanks for creating this fine documentary!

  • @cyprescrow
    @cyprescrow 7 років тому +2

    What a dream. My life's dream, actually. To live on a ship like that. How wonderful. It's so great to see that there are people out there doing it. Great inspiration. And what a beautiful ship.

  • @hangwithdoug
    @hangwithdoug 6 років тому +2

    Hard to imagine a much cooler boat than this one. I love it

  • @RacoonEyes336
    @RacoonEyes336 4 місяці тому

    My husband and I chartered the Pterodactyl yesterday and had the best time with Cosima and Theo! The weather was perfect and visibility was incredible. Cosima told us about her father and we hope to meet him someday, because he sounds amazing, and we can't wait to get back aboard the boat he built.♥⛵ (Schooner emoji, please! 😜)

  • @naterhansen
    @naterhansen 7 років тому +6

    What an amazing human being with an extraordinarily beautiful ship.

  • @CarlottaART
    @CarlottaART 7 років тому +2

    What an amazing story. Love it!!! Thank you Captain Eddie Landis! Thank you Dylan!!

  • @olliemartin1866
    @olliemartin1866 6 років тому +28

    “Just start”
    What wonderful advice for life

    • @hd-xc2lz
      @hd-xc2lz 4 роки тому

      Wonderful advice and harder to live by than it would seem.

  • @Mystic123be
    @Mystic123be 7 років тому +2

    I sailed for 12 years, did 3 times The Tall Ships Races, unforgetable experience, swimming in the Fjords of Norway, crossing the Baltic Sea, seeing the dolphins swim along, seeing places you would not normaly see, it gets under your skin

  • @gregmirr
    @gregmirr 7 років тому +1

    Capt. Eddie - Your a great artist and as inspiration to anyone who ever dreamed of sailing the seven seas ! excellent video

  • @TheSteveAS
    @TheSteveAS 7 років тому +8

    Another compelling documentary Dylan. You have a true gift for storytelling. And what a character the Captain is! Well done!

  • @gangleweed
    @gangleweed 4 роки тому +1

    One of my favourite DVD's is Captain Ron with Kurt Russel as the "captain".
    I love that shabby old sailing boat that went on to become the pride of the family etc.
    With this video, the make do and mend attitude without the high gloss varnish that some people think is a boat makes it real.
    My favourite boat type is the Brixham fishing trawler with it's gaff rigged main sail.
    My father loved the Thames barges and built a model of one......the sprit sail rig is so powerful in it's simplicity to be worked by one man and his wife.

  • @texastomeh3077
    @texastomeh3077 2 роки тому

    I LOVE IT!! My kind of sailor!! I admire your ingenuity and ATTITUDE!!

  • @RodFleming-World
    @RodFleming-World 3 роки тому +3

    It's ferrocement actually, not concrete. The principle is the same as fibreglass except with steel replacing the glass fibres and mortar replacing the resin. It's been around over 100 years and is still used as a commercial building technique.

    • @nevisstkitts8264
      @nevisstkitts8264 Рік тому

      I believe that the term "concrete" was part of the 70's hype for promoting ferrocement which began in the 60's. The ASCE National Concrete Canoe Competition started the collegiate competition in 1971. By the 80's the competition and " concrete" usage had spread to Europe ...
      The rules allow that up to 50% of hull thickness may be mesh and define "concrete" as up to 30% by mass portland cement and at least 25% must be aggregate (advanced/non-standard aggregates are permitted but epoxy is forbidden).
      Earlier usage of "concrete" for ferrocement was during WW I and WW II when "concrete ships" were proposed using ferrocement as a method to address shortages in the steel supply for shipbuilding. The reason why ferrocement was not adopted outside of hobbyists is because it is labor intensive and not as affordable as other methods. Since ferrocement ships are so durable, quite a few were used to provide breakwaters for improvised/ improved harbors.

  • @williamsealy8781
    @williamsealy8781 5 років тому

    It would be pretty satisfying to have the connection this guy has with his boat. When it was my "time" I'd sail out to my favorite spot and sink myself. No paperwork. No trace.

  • @KorbanDan
    @KorbanDan 7 років тому +35

    You're quickly turning into one of, if not my favourite youtube channel! In every video, you show a different story, and it's just so alluring to me that I just can't stop watching! Also, the editing is on point, especially for the type of videos you put out. Great work! ;)

  • @takayama1638
    @takayama1638 7 років тому +1

    Good video. I wouldn't want to get too far from shore in that old boy's boat. Swimming distance will do.

  • @dabprod
    @dabprod 7 років тому +5

    This guy will never die from high blood pressure.
    People with high stress life styles that have a breakdown should go spend a week hanging out and sailing with him.
    Great video, thanks for posting. Where does he live?

    • @jefftheriault7260
      @jefftheriault7260 6 років тому

      Port Townsend is in Puget Sound, Washington state

  • @markkurtis8637
    @markkurtis8637 6 років тому +2

    Fantastic!
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @terriecotham1567
    @terriecotham1567 7 років тому

    Thanks for letting us into your life Love your boat
    and thanks for posting

  • @justintylerlee585
    @justintylerlee585 7 років тому +2

    Great advice. Thank Captain Eddie.

  • @bgt7874
    @bgt7874 3 роки тому +1

    Beautifull schooner. Once I got used to the colours of the interieur I could see how it makes the wood and the room shine and makes it cosy and fresh at the same time. All very functional and livable space and a sturdy sailboat. Great that you built it so may years ago and it's still floating.. Greets from the Netherlands
    ps I'm glad that a got so bored that I started watching utube vids

  • @onlycasual1
    @onlycasual1 7 років тому +12

    Some really great content coming out from this channel recently.

  • @halliadams5987
    @halliadams5987 7 років тому +37

    I know nothing about boats, but I couldn't stop watching this video!!! What an interesting, passionate, brilliant, inspiring man! Thanks so much for bringing us his story. You're an awesome videographer, Dylan! Kudos on a job well done!💥🌟💥

  • @argonwheatbelly637
    @argonwheatbelly637 4 роки тому

    The idea of single-handing a schooner is has much appeal to me. Oddly enough, you remind me of someone who was in a blacksmithing class with me. Fair winds!!!

  • @4Freedomrider
    @4Freedomrider 7 років тому +2

    He is a great example of naval free spirit. Love the DYI sailmanship.

    • @Frankovelli
      @Frankovelli 5 років тому

      lol "do yourself it"...its DIY FYI

  • @tphilosophile
    @tphilosophile 6 років тому

    17 years after learning about quiet a large Concrete Boat left to crumble somewhere in China
    I see this!
    Amazing!
    Still can not get my head around the Hull material
    Concrete!

  • @michaelhoward9833
    @michaelhoward9833 4 роки тому

    Gr eww at story. Love that you gave the man credit and kept his legacy as just that his. Way too go Captain I would sail with you any day.

  • @amilliontoms
    @amilliontoms 7 років тому +2

    It's pretty mental to think where this channel has gone since the S.America/NYC vlogs and that you're doing all this as a one man show. Congrats mate

  • @Errol.C-nz
    @Errol.C-nz 5 років тому +2

    A testament to time...there is a Co here in NZ still build them in Thames...there are several around our country under construction

  • @drumiverse4131
    @drumiverse4131 7 років тому +3

    My favourite so far, super inspiring!

  • @FloatingOrbProductions
    @FloatingOrbProductions  7 років тому +216

    Who now wants to roam the planet by Schooner? I know I do.

    • @jacksabbath6493
      @jacksabbath6493 7 років тому +5

      I don't know if I would, but I'd watch you do it

    • @stephaniezoltick2976
      @stephaniezoltick2976 7 років тому +5

      ill go with u

    • @samualwhittemore228
      @samualwhittemore228 7 років тому

      Dylan Magaster Buying a plywood catamaran....see you in the ocean!

    • @coleomo
      @coleomo 7 років тому +3

      Schooners are nice looking, but I'd take a more updated & modern sailing ship to venture the sea's :) unless i had my pirate crew with me.... then schooner it is.

    • @WickedSalty
      @WickedSalty 7 років тому +14

      Just bought a sloop with my girlfriend, going to be sailing her back to MA next weekend and then sailing her down the east coast of the U.S. and to the Caribbean this year! We'll be living on her full time as well, our first real home together :) we're excited!

  • @migalito1955
    @migalito1955 5 років тому

    Excellent film and three cheers for Captain Eddy.

  • @imjustasnail
    @imjustasnail 7 років тому +12

    this is awesome, what an amazing dude

  • @deezynar
    @deezynar 7 років тому +1

    I remember people building fero-cement boats in the 60's and 70's. There were 2 of them that were built in my town back then. I have no idea if they worked well, all I know is they were being worked on for a couple years and then they were gone. Different owners, different parts of town, but I bet they new each other because those things are so big everyone driving by can see that you're building a fero-cement boat.

  • @myreality7817
    @myreality7817 7 років тому

    I never felt as free as I did when I lived on my boat for 11 yrs. Going to do it again in a few years and also build a custom camper truck to see the States when I feel like a break from the water.

  • @JMarel
    @JMarel 5 років тому +3

    He's living his best life :) LOVE IT!

  • @davidrayburn2260
    @davidrayburn2260 7 років тому

    It don"t get any better than that, So cool!!!!

  • @sscbkr48
    @sscbkr48 4 роки тому

    Got to admire your ingenuity and staying power! What a character.
    John Sampson designed/built Ferro boats back the 1970s in Richmond BC, chartered his 48' Stormstrutter on legs around the South Pacific. An amazing person. If anyone reminded me of Popeye, he did! A BC legend.

  • @Quodge
    @Quodge 7 років тому

    6:40. Quite moving to see someone who is so obviously old wise and inspirational talk like a giddy school boy.

  • @connerleemusic
    @connerleemusic 7 років тому +7

    Your editing skills are top notch. Awesome videos dude.

  • @aliverseidge
    @aliverseidge 7 років тому +1

    Greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing.

  • @fysherofmen
    @fysherofmen 6 років тому +1

    I just love this guy! Amazing! Can't even put into words what I am feeling after watching this!

  • @erikvanconover
    @erikvanconover 7 років тому +19

    One of your best videos Dylan

  • @xy2144
    @xy2144 7 років тому +4

    Good video Dylan. Well done! I dig.

  • @SampsonBoatCo
    @SampsonBoatCo 3 роки тому +3

    Go Eddie!

  • @rixanneh18
    @rixanneh18 7 років тому +24

    He is so inspiring! so are you. I cant believe he built that! It's so amazing. I absolutely LOVE the picture from the 70s. Every guy I ever dated in high school had a dad or older brother who dressed like that :D I am a water person, born and bred in San Diego on the beach. If I could live on the water, I would. I envy and admire him. Thank you again for a beautiful video! My heart soared with the drone on this one

    • @cpt.mirones5109
      @cpt.mirones5109 7 років тому

      you could try hiring up on a cargo sailing vessel like Tress Hombress, Nordlys, Grayhound, Avontuur, Kwai, Ceiba,Brigantes, Cecilie, The Spirite of Rotterdam and many more.
      Ceiba is currently beeing build in Costa Rica and is intended to sail the Pacific Line from Costra Rica up to Canada and Back down past Hawaii.
      or you could become a Shareholder of a CSV, Ceiba sells their shares for 100 USD to enable a larger audience to purchase them. The other Shares are usally at around 1000€ ( Avonture, Nordly) 1250€ Tress Hombress and 3000€ for the Massiv Clipper 'The Spirite of Rotterdam'

    • @tonysmario817
      @tonysmario817 7 років тому

      IF you cold live on the water...never been a better time to 'escape' the land in every sense of the word.

    • @southjerseysound7340
      @southjerseysound7340 6 років тому

      There's room aboard my boat but I'm on the east coast headed towards Europe.

  • @davelabine1
    @davelabine1 6 років тому +2

    I love this boat ! Awesome job and it seems to be a reflection of you, well done! I like your advice too,

  • @Differentmedia
    @Differentmedia 7 років тому +54

    hahah Capt eddy is such a character! great video Dylan, inspiring for my film making

  • @andrewp1075
    @andrewp1075 3 роки тому

    Absolute dude..."Roger, over and out an all that" 😂😂😂👍👍

  • @matthewhamel7192
    @matthewhamel7192 4 роки тому

    His advice is SO TRUE!! Just Start!! Words of WISDOM!

  • @thegrayknight71
    @thegrayknight71 7 років тому

    Fantastic video. Thanks. Beautiful boat.

  • @1961kickboxer
    @1961kickboxer 5 років тому

    What a beautiful boat .

  • @petergrundy8081
    @petergrundy8081 7 років тому

    Beautiful boat built with intrigue ingenuity insight and deep appreciation of what makes the lines of a yacht so pleasing on the eye
    A hip Joshua Slocum

  • @paulcandiago9339
    @paulcandiago9339 4 роки тому

    Congratulation and with today reinforced concrete you proved again what has been a way of construction for boat-flat top in a chain for bridges over rivers used 150 year ago. It should be studied and see if competitive with fiberglass+epoxy. Have fun, Paul

  • @movedon12
    @movedon12 7 років тому +2

    Fantastic artwork, congrats on your boat and your dream👍🏻

  • @dbrowne9341
    @dbrowne9341 2 роки тому

    awesome from start to finish!!!thank you!

  • @matthewkern6054
    @matthewkern6054 7 років тому +18

    You guys don't know how HAPPY I am!!!!!! I was waiting for today's video to come out so I could (obviously watch it and) comment that he should do one on a boat, specifically a tall ship like this! Thank you Dylan, thank you thank you thank you

  • @vprinceii
    @vprinceii 7 років тому +5

    I need to find my star to follow. I cant wait to find it.

  • @bulow453
    @bulow453 3 роки тому

    Very pretty boat. Nice paint job. I'm a fan of Bentford.

  • @redbird1824
    @redbird1824 5 років тому

    I met a couple of hippee brothers in Anchorage Ak mid 70's that were already accomplished sailors at the ripe old age of 28.They were building a concrete hull in their back yard and at that time melting car barriers for lead ballast.I remember all the rebar and chicken wire.I was only 18 or 19 at the time.They said there was good sailing from Anchorage to Fiji on account of the tradewinds and currents.

  • @rimasmeleshyus6545
    @rimasmeleshyus6545 5 років тому +1

    Great video,many thanks excellent captain well done video

  • @CJCurlee
    @CJCurlee 5 років тому

    wow. great video. randomly showed in my feed. I couldnt get enough.

  • @dna194
    @dna194 7 років тому

    Thank you Capt Eddie. I'm in the middle of an extensive refit on a 54' ketch. All the things I'm being told I "have to" replace is making my head spin. But today, I'm gonna be Drake-ish, I'm gonna just start... Thank you.

    • @dna194
      @dna194 7 років тому

      And thank you Dylan for making the time to share his story.

  • @misransiano6265
    @misransiano6265 5 років тому +3

    Oh wow, you're so cool and talented person, Eddie, I wanna be living like this, wish you all the best

  • @DutchNomadFamily
    @DutchNomadFamily 7 років тому

    What an amazing story! Thanks for sharing.

  • @adelecupido2754
    @adelecupido2754 4 роки тому

    awesome video, now I know what to replace the broken items with, lol, practical and easy. well done and fair winds Captain

  • @MRREE-zw6xc
    @MRREE-zw6xc 4 роки тому

    I work at Lowe's and i got some cool builders come in. But if you were to tell its for a hand built boat!!! You'd take the cake good sir!!! Beautiful build and amazing life story.. makes me feel like I missed many of calling to being on the water.. anyway safe sailing and hope you keep enjoying your creations!!

  • @lfk76
    @lfk76 6 років тому

    Eddie is a real sailor! Very nice video...

  • @Ashlee1985
    @Ashlee1985 7 років тому +11

    I like Captain Eddie :)

  • @AaronHendu
    @AaronHendu 7 років тому

    Much respect, Captain Eddie!

  • @Buck1954
    @Buck1954 7 років тому

    Love the stern windows. An item no one builds anymore.

  • @Mr7valentine7
    @Mr7valentine7 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for your vid, Dylan and my very best regards to Eddie Landis! At the beginning of 90-s I built a gaff schooner very much alike to his.

  • @visualtraveler5263
    @visualtraveler5263 7 років тому +15

    Dylan, your stories and video directing, editing skills are superb. This looks every bit the quality of a story on National Geographic. If I were you I would try to get National Geographic to air this story on their Tv show. You could make a lot of money doing this man. Who knows, they may even hire you for occasional work making and producing stories. It's definitely worth a try.
    May you have many blessings and with much inner peace. ✌

  • @michaelcsutton
    @michaelcsutton 7 років тому

    So cool. A real free spirit.

  • @justinsquire4212
    @justinsquire4212 5 років тому

    Awesome story..thanks for sharing it.

  • @kolloduke3341
    @kolloduke3341 5 років тому

    shes "Pterodactyl" amazing , and you are just amazing ! thank you for showing some of your stuff about yourself and your boat ...thanks dylan m ...And thank you mr Drake ...

    • @Frankovelli
      @Frankovelli 5 років тому +1

      what does that even mean?

  • @GarryFullerSr
    @GarryFullerSr 6 років тому +14

    He's almost living like the Pirates of Old.

  • @samdavid8313
    @samdavid8313 3 роки тому

    GREAT BOAT....LOVE YOUR VIDEO....KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

  • @rolandpeachie9807
    @rolandpeachie9807 7 років тому

    Love your Boat Captain Eddie, a fitting Boat for an artist, it has style and like a Original piece of Art.

  • @migalito1955
    @migalito1955 4 роки тому

    Excellent, Eddie!

  • @ReallyOldBuzzard
    @ReallyOldBuzzard 5 років тому

    Eddie, if we could bring Ken back from the dead, Loggerhead would love to play a show on the schooner for your birthday. I know Chris Adams would be down for that. Love you, man, love to the fam. The 'Dactyl looks beautiful on the water.

  • @christopherjohntaylor7554
    @christopherjohntaylor7554 7 років тому

    Excellent piece, great job Dylan!

  • @ironheadforge5382
    @ironheadforge5382 5 років тому

    that was super motivating to get it done! love the laid back attitude

  • @andreea2951
    @andreea2951 6 років тому

    Спасибо за подробный рассказ. Смотрел с большим удовольствием.

  • @bluesky5542
    @bluesky5542 4 роки тому

    Good Boat Captain. Very lovely good job.

  • @Kelkschiz
    @Kelkschiz 7 років тому

    Love this boat and love this guy, so unconventional brave and pragmatic. Very beautiful in it, own unique way. :) Beautiful video as well.