Camping In My Fully Restored Houseboat! (catch n cook)
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
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if you're reading this, watch your back, gravy is watching you, he's always watching...
BRO IVE LITERALLY BEEN WAITING YEARS FOR THIS YOU NEED TO GO CROSS COUNTRY WITH THE HOUSEBOAT
i was about to comment that when he bought this boat i randomly got pushed the video and have been watching ever since... i don't even fish 😂
50 states, 50 bodies of water(maybe not hawaii)
This
cross country but endurance catch n cook only style
Him buying the houseboat was why I started watching the channel :)
I know that I speak for a lot of fishermen, but this channel is truly a classic for every view. No made up drama, just true life experience! Great fishing with great friends! Can't wait to see more! You go AYO and Gravy!
reminds me of thoes old TV Fishing shows; where it was just dude having beers and fishing chatting.
Davey is a national treasure. Adventures of the Itty Bitty and First Mate Davey
Agreed Gravy is the man!
his. Name is Gravy
gravy is a top tier seaman
Agreeeddd
Legend
The Itty Bitty saga is what got me "hooked" to your channel, and I'm by no means a fisherman. I've been watching your videos from the time you bought Itty. Throughout the restoration, and now finally getting to see you and Davey having a blast out on the lake. You sir have made me a lifelong subscriber to your channel. 🎉😀
When you first started this project I was trying to drink myself to death. All day everyday. I’m now a year sober and in the best shape of my life. It’s been a blast going back and watching all the IB vids (sober this time) it’s crazy how much can change in a couple years
Good work, brother 👊
To s tebou udělala udělala ta elita vyšetřování s falešnou mafii 😂😂😂😂
Všechno řídí! 😂
Proud of you brother! Keep up the hard work and determination, you're doing great. God bless
Congratulations! 12:46
Good work sir!
I can't believe it's been so long since this project started. Just to have seen so much growth both from you and your channel and in my own personal life in the short span and the fact that it hasn't seem like that long is crazy. Looking forward to continue watching the evolution of the Itty Bitty as well as the rest of the channel.
Time absolutely flies, thanks for watchin!
Not gonna lie I thought it was a joke
I also began at the beginning. How long was it. It feels like a year
I need to thank you. You and Itty Bitty got me through cancer treatment. God bless.
Fake
@@Toe_timeTIM Why are you such a sad angry person i feel sorry for you. Someone says they have cancer and all you have to say is FAKE??!!! You really are a sorry sad person and i feel bad for you, Delete your youtube account you have no right being on the internet.
@@Toe_timeTIM I feel so sorry for you. Calling someone fake when they say they have cancer.... do you have any proof that this person is lying. Get a life you sad excuse for a human, i feel so sorry for you. Why are you such a sad angry person?
@@Toe_timeTIM You really going to call someone with cancer fake? I would say take a long look in the mirror brother... check yourself and find something better to do with your time.
@@kennyb_mtb9507i get yogi, people want attention so bad that they will lie! Im 100% not saying David is lying but I see these comments everywhere!
I literally watched this from the beginning. Ive literaly started a family and made major career moves and bought a house. I feel like we have both grown together. This is amazing
I went through the exact same thing! My kid was born a month after the first itty bitty video released. Look at us ( the Ayo Family) growing up together.
Literally?
@@kalcongdon17literally, bruh.
Same
Congratulations that’s awesome 🤙🏽
Love it! nice work on the boat. A few things I recommend. 1- get your boat assessed and insured 2-make sure you have a CO detector in the cabin, especially since you have that generator. 3- get a danforth style anchor, that modified mushroom wont hold much if it gets windy. 4- keep enjoying it!
@24:37 ! Lookit that flopping-fish truck bed dismount to knee-tweak back to narration. High-level stuff! This is where you can really see all the experience coming into play.
seamless, graceful, necessary to the flow of the thing
chairs!
You know it’s a good day when The Itty Bitty pops up on the home page!!
…and we get a side of Gravy?! Leggoo!!
Ayo with a side of gravy
If you are going too continue sleeping out on the water in Itty Bitty, you really should have an anchor light on at night, ALL night, for safety. You've done such a beautiful job with the restoration, I'd hate to see it crushed by a passing vessel at night, especially with you guys in it. It's required by law in my waters. Happy sailing and congratulations!!!
Same with our waters. Our houseboat has an anchor light that turns on and is visible in all directions of the boat automatically. That way we don't have to think about it. It is also a low current draw running off a separate lithium Ion battery that lasts for a week and charges when the engine is on.
For sure.
Yeah, that's definitely true, we have the same rule here in Spain. Idk if it's an official law, but everyone does it.
Congrats man! You buying this boat years ago is what brought me to your channel, and I remember thinking you bit off more than you could chew with it lol. But I'm glad you proved me wrong! Great job with the boat! Enjoy all your hard work paying off!
I wish I had a friend group like this.
You're living it up. I have a lot of respect for the tough decisions you had to make to get where you are.
The bathtub wrap around catch cam is actually insane, its been great watching the progress of the Itty over the last 2 years, can't wait to see where your content goes in the future!
The smile on Davies face when u suplexed him back into the water just said it all about the brother love friendship and love he and you have for each other which is hard to sustain in a lifetime with someone nowadays
I can’t believe it’s been 2.5 years later. I’ve watched every episode so glad it came out so good. You put a ton of work into it!
That thing scoots along real well!
Been watching this channel for a few years and I swore my project car would be done around the same time this boat would be done. Well, needless to say.......my car is still in the shop .....🤦♂🤦♂. But I am enjoying the heck out of this channel. Keep up the good work fellas.
Needless to say, a “project car” doesn’t go to the shop you fix it yourself… Bought Not Built.. 🤫
I definitely feel that😂
@@Sm0kEyX420We got ourself a professor here, folks ...
@@Sm0kEyX420 I did most of the mechanical work myself. When it comes to sheet metal welding, body work and paint I will leave to the professionals.
I love, ❤your love ❤and respect for gravy. You can see he loves ❤❤you just as much and I appreciate you for treating him with so much love and respect. I can feel the brotherly love 💕 through the screen. 💕💕💕💕💕💕you guys so much.God bless🙏🙏🙏y’all.
I'll be honest bud, i haven't tuned in in a while because it kinda felt like you were going through it. Obviously just what it felt like, but this video reminded me and my boy of the Ayo that we remember back when the itty bitty had only one or 2 videos.
Great to see you out fishing with Gravy, and i hope you know this comment came from the heart.
Also BASED Ayo with the sponsy with BetterHelp. Sometimes it takes more than a little time on the water to get through some things.
Happy for ya bud, hope this glow keeps on keeping on
Hi guys, there’s no video that I like the best when Davey gravy in it makes me laugh. I just love this guy. He is so funny without even trying. Keep up the good work guys. Love the itty-bitty Cliff from Australia
Just lost my baby(dog) of 8 years today and was down and upset and saw your video clicked on it and am enjoying it I always watch your videos man they remind me of me and my buddies a few years ago in school. Your videos are the therapy brother I hope to see another soon I’ve been here since before the itty bitty and this is such a success I’m happy for you!
I’m so sorry about your pup I know how much they are loved & as a deep believer in our Lord Jesus Christ if there’s one of GOD’S Creatures that will be waiting for us on the other side it’s our sweet loving pups. Have Faith I truly believe he will love you again, GOD BLESS Brother.
Sorry to hear that brother, glad you enjoyed the vid!
Losing a dog sucks! He's digging holes and chasing squirrels in doggy heaven! Squirrel!
Loving the Itty Bitty saga!
Ayo, I first found your channel during a rough time in my life. I always looked forward to your videos and still remember your very first video on the Itty Bitty. Thank you for your laughter and enthusiasm for life in general. It does more than you know!
I can’t believe Davie left you hanging like that climbing in…. I felt that pain so hard. I found your channel with Itty Bitty episode 1, so glad I’ve stuck around to see this beauty emerge.
I just into this Vid, and efff yeah Gravy deserves all the accolades. He's your brother, you're boy. Gravy is king!
I've been waiting 2 years for this video. And Gravy already has the swagger.
2 years. Jesus i cant belive its already been that long. So glad to finally see the itty bitty back on the water! Been an amazing ride. Thanks Ayo!
Congratulations on experiencing the dream you have had from the start!
You and Davey have done what a lot of folk would consider the impossible.
You stripped it to a shell and rebuilt from scratch. I've done this with cars and the advantage of doing this is you know every cubic inch of the vehicle and all its idiosyncrasies, so no surprises.
Many years of happy sailing for you and your crew, fair winds and full sails!
You boys are just the best. The way you look after the man who is loved by women and feared by fish is just brilliant. A roll model for all.
25:11 I know very little about boats and effectively distributing weight, but I feel like we need to centralize the generator or something...
The boat will always have a list, depending on how loaded.
A set of electric trim tabs help keep her level while under way
WE'RE FINALLY HERE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!! Thank you Ayo's Wife for loving and supporting what has become the realization of a lot our dreams!! Thanks Ayo!!!
That is such an amazing boat! Honestly bro thank you so much for taking me on your journey of restoring the Itty Bitty! Keep on keeping on man!
We used to go crappie fishing with my daddy that all started when we were just kids. We had the chance to go one last time a year before he passed away with pancreatic cancer. We got there early, 2 hrs before sun up, tossed those floating lights and burnt those crappie up. As always we had all the live wells filled in 3 hrs and plenty of fish for the family fish fry. This episode had me crying like a baby needing some nanny jug. All those good times over the years came flooding back and I was overwhelmed with emotions. Thank You.. I hadn't thought of those times in years since daddy has been gone. LoudLove
This makes me smile. My fathers family came to Florida in the 60's, and they couldn't afford the materials yet for Grandfather to build the house. So they basically lived on the Kissimmee River for the first couple of years on a houseboat until they could. Great fishing and hunting on that river. My father remembers his days from that fondly.
Glad you finally got the houseboat done. Not telling you what to do, but you probably should put some rod holders topside to save some space, and they are readily handy when you climb up there.
As for the generator, I don't know how much power you need, but maybe you can get by on those Honda EU generators that weigh less and are a whole lot quieter.
Have fun guys, you deserve it! :)
The video we all needed today!
We need a HUGE video now. Yak, Trey, Norm, Gravy, smalls, all on the bitty.
Whoever catches the most fish sleeps inside in the AC
Yesssss! Want the whole crew together. Hope Norm is ok. Makes me worry with his disappearance.
ayo if you take some flex metal pipe you can divert the exhaust from the generator into the lake water or a cooler of water and it will be almost silent. also be carful with the generator up higher the fumes will settle lower. great vid as usual. next should be a dont leave the itty bitty for 72hr challange.
Omg YESSSSSSSS!!! THIS, THIS video is what I have been waiting for. I'm so glad you got the Itty Bitty done and it's ready for its maiden voyage!!!
I remember when you first brought the beast home and I was really sceptical about ever seeing it to completion. I want to give you and all you guys who helped build her a great big "Congratulations Shout Out" from So. Calif. When you let her rip on plane I just can't keep my eyes off her, it's a beautiful sight. I am impressed so I just subbed, Thanks for all you give us!
UA-cam.... you made me wait 20 hours before I received the notification for this epic video. For shame! 🤣.
Been waiting patiently for this video for a long time. Thanks bro. It was an absolute banger, as expected! 🤠
Absolutely amazing transformation. From a piece of junk to an awesome boat. A lot of time and work has gone into this. You should be proud.
It’s wild to see this thing as a finished project. I don’t think people understand the amount of determination and stubbornness that it would take to finish a project like this. Ayo is just built different like that
I'm not sure if I've ever laughed that hard when Gravy started singin 😂
All of UA-cam outdoors has been waiting for years for this video to finally drop. Congratulations ayo!!! She's a beauty
Look into a battery pack instead of the generator. I have seen one sponsor some people on YT. It might be called (blu etty) idk but they are great for camping. You can charge them with solar or plug into a outlet. it can run a lot of things last forever. They sponsor some vids on ODS channel
Ayo has a special place in heaven, such a great friend and person. Thank you guys , the world needs more fun.
just got off work from a 13hr shift and this is EXACTLY what i needed
Been waiting for this episode for a Long, Long time. Proud of you for sticking with it!
Currently recovering from surgery your videos just lift my spirit all the time!
So happy to see the Itty Bitty restored to her glory! What a great series been watching from the beginning. Go get ‘em Davy Gravy!
Wonder what Gravy’s doing right now. Probably just hangin out, killin it. What a legend 🔥
Heck yeah! Just love seeing this. I started watching when you first got her and it's great to finally see her done! She's a beautiful boat!
New and improved itty bitty. With 100% more gravy
You’re a good man, you’re always so kind to your friends, it’s a refreshing sight to see. Love your content
Id love to see AYO do a raffle for a fan to do a daytrip or overnight on the Itty Bitty. Id love to see the boat at a meet and greet or something. I love this channel so much. Thanks for all the great content. 👍
I swear, I thought someone was farting while he was walking up there, pulling the ice chest🤣🤣😂
Thought the video was starting off with an accident of the worst kind 😂
Same! i knew i couldn't be alone in thinking that xD
lol. yall have a really vivid imagination... 😅
Quicker picker upper
Ahhh here you are funny thoughts i had😂😂
Looks good, now you just need some rod holders installed. You should also build a couple flip down bunks on either side of the boat so that no one has to put an air matteress in the middle of the floor. You'll have the two pull down bunks plus the bench. Can't wait to see more adventures.
Now we need a night with you 2, Smalls, Norm, and YakPak! Or just you and Yak on the boat overnight so y'all can talk ish out if need be.
I remember when you bought it and started the rebuild. That has to be very satisfying to see your hard work turn into something you can use with family and friends. I’m also glad that Gravy was the first overnight. You are such a good friend to him and it shows in the banter.
Let’s get to editing more videos. You have 667k subscribers waiting. lol thanks for starting my day off with a laugh.
Love it when you get your buddy out with you. Y'all have a genuine friendship and i doubt there is anything that could separate y'all.
i have been waiting for this episode for ages! ayo and gravy on itty bitty girthy girl!! yeet!
Yes!!! I live for Ayo videos!!
Gravy is AWESOME!!!
Mannn, seeing this go from A shell to a complete project is pretty wild... I knowwww this has to be a huge moment for AYO blessing bro glad to see the journey complete
Loved the build and the struggle with fiberglassing a wet "cardboard box". She runs surprisingly well for such a top heavy boat. Looks like a great fishing platform from multiple levels which hopefully has been worth the blood, sweat and a tear or two.
Legit been waiting for this drop
Gotta love Davy Gravy and the Itty Bitty
Gravy is a menace 😩😂😭
My southern brother, you make great videos. You had me laughing.
I've watched since the beginning of the Itty Bitty saga. What an amazing outcome!!! Your channel is one of my favorites to just binge. The edits, personalities, and humor are top-notch. A cross cou try Itty Bitty meet and greet fishing trip would be amazing. If you make it out to California, Shasta Lake has some amazing fishing. Would love to you catch some fatties here. Love the content and keep it coming.
I started watching your videos when you first bought "The Itty Bitty." I love the fact that you finished the job and didn't give up. Thanks, Ayo, for all the entertainment!
Yes sir I've been waiting for this
Let’s go fishing boyzzzzz
Hello, Human
Bring the energy when dealing with humans, because they're capacity for negativity anf cruelty is STRONG.
TERRANCE OUT
Wooohoooo first like. It’s about time. I love the videos.
I fish on specimen lakes in the UK mainly a carp fisherman but I like the idea of getting a boat I can sleep a few people in and do the rivers and canals around London
Itty bitty is great but are we just not gonna talk about that beautiful rendition of pretty little poison?😂
More channels/videos need to be like this- nothing controversial or polarizing, no clickbait, just entertaining and it has exactly what the title and thumbnail says
I like when you don’t cut the “awkward” silence (which is literally just normal southern talk where we pause to think about each statement) between you and gravy. Gravy is me. He’s funny, but he’s contemplative. Gotta have some time to think before he responds. So much more realistic than we see in these sped up clips on social media these days. Love your channel man and I hope y’all continue to grow
Just realized I thought you were sayin gravy this whole time insteada Davey! 😂
Well done on getting her finished, She also has a fair turn of speed. Impressed 🙂
1:45 I seen you gave him a helping hand lmaooo
So proud of you! Been watching the Itty Bitty transformation since day 1. Amazing accomplishment! Wish I could join you on a voyage!
Great job!! I'm glad the two of you are the ones that made the maiden voyage!! You, Davy Gravy, and Norm need to do a river trip! Love the boat!!
Thanks again for doing the Itty bitty series. Watching that first video, got me back into fishing. 🎣 . Anyway, Have you considered Installing solar panels? Less generator = less noise.
I have followed the itty-bitty Ever since you bought it on Facebook marketplace. What a journey! So happy for you guys.
I think you should record some catch and cooks as if you’re living on the boat. From catching to eating would be so enjoyable to watch
Hands down, THE BEST FISHING BOAT/LIVING BOAT THAT THE FISHING UA-cam CATEGORY HAS EVER SEEN THE ITTY BITTY!!! Best winning out of everyone, this is amazing, she is perfect, you win Ayo
So considerate of others, and your guys chemistry is really nice. I watch these videos as therapy, fr fr.
You should do a week long trip up along one of the great lakes traveling and fishing town to town.
Seeing the Itty Bitty cruising is a true beauty. Love your channel and the Itty Bitty saga has gotten me hooked years ago.
I'm hear in UK just wanting to get out on the water , I love fishing and boats but never owned a boat ❤ your content I have been following the work on this boat and watched some of your content, didn't realise I I wasn't subscribed so I subscribed and ticked the bell , liked all
That “I mean a lot to you, don’t I” hit me right in the heart. Not enough dudes are willing to express that to their bros man.
Your videos of the itty bitty have inspired me to restore my own boat. I have found a 1969 Tom Sawyer fiberglass V-hull. I have no idea what I’m doing but I’m in it to win it. Pray for me and send money. lol 😂
I love the dynamic between you and Davey. I know you're not blood but you are a total big brother to him and it's so great.
It’s been so long, yet it doesn’t seem like it since you started the Itty Bitty journey and brought us along.
Incredible work. Incredible friends. And, and outstanding video. Love it, Ayo. Let’s see a series now of her traveling to ALL the states! 😅😂❤
Sh*t man, been watching this journey since the beginning. The boat looks beyond awesome, you didn't half *ss anything. Great work. It's obvious you put a lot of love into it. The speed astonished me. I never expected a boat like that to be so fast.
Hope you keep doing awesome projects like these. All the best from Spain 🇪🇸
Go itty bitty!!!!! I have been waiting for this moment of watching you and gravy go fishing in this beautiful house boat. You two are awsome. Go itty bitty.
Yessss! Been waiting for this episode. Love the friendship you and gravy have. Please do more videos camping/fishing out of itty bitty
It’s been 2 years already!!! I watched from day 1 and it felt awesome to see it cruise like that on the water finally. It came a looooooong way. It’s pretty sweet looking boat. You should take it up the Mississippi River or something and make a new series out of it. That’s a job well done bud. Wow!🤙
If you haven’t already, you should get some battery sponsors. It would be the perfect match.
You should really add some solar panels and batteries to power up the boat so you can go with a smaller generator and not have to use it as much or have it setup when generator is on its charging batteries