I Built the World's Tiniest Houseboat and Spent Two Days at Sea in Maine

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  • @rodm4151
    @rodm4151 3 місяці тому +400

    Put a couple outriggers for extra floatation and stability and you can even add a couple little water tanks in each. Make them detachable for easy transportation.

    • @dwayneakehurst
      @dwayneakehurst 3 місяці тому +13

      I do that with my canoe! Works great.

    • @thee.c.r.gtherealmoftheunk3717
      @thee.c.r.gtherealmoftheunk3717 3 місяці тому +7

      Blue water barrels with binders would work awesome only needs 2 at the stern !

    • @TomSmith-io9uk
      @TomSmith-io9uk 3 місяці тому +3

      I was thinking the same thing.

    • @joecseripko7271
      @joecseripko7271 3 місяці тому +3

      I was thinking outrigger pontoons, inflatible or not, would make it stable and if positined foreward might balance it better and allow a bigger motor or small electric an gas motors

    • @stevesuperfly9224
      @stevesuperfly9224 3 місяці тому +2

      My thoughts exactly 🤔

  • @andyanderson2143
    @andyanderson2143 3 місяці тому +26

    For bending pvc and stuff like that that you dont want to collapse, fill it full of sand first with some caps on the end. Never crush a bent tube again.

    • @DeeHermanson
      @DeeHermanson 2 місяці тому +1

      I am watching the entire video. I want the fish painting

    • @bobbofly
      @bobbofly Місяць тому

      Heat the tube a little while you're at it. Between the sand & the heat, It's pretty hard to mess up.

  • @Breakerr
    @Breakerr 3 місяці тому +142

    You could add pvc pontoons off either side and racks on them with storage compartments sitting over them. Would make it more stable and somewhere too put the lobster traps or anything else out if the way

    • @philbmxlover4207
      @philbmxlover4207 3 місяці тому +8

      I was looking for this comment! Add a tire or 2 it'll look like a tug boat!😂

    • @GrimoireGod
      @GrimoireGod 3 місяці тому +2

      this is what i was thinking watching this, could even make them fold up/down and lock in place with a bolt or something so its not too wide when being stored

    • @OhKnow379
      @OhKnow379 2 місяці тому

      Could even just be on one side

  • @keepinitsk8a516
    @keepinitsk8a516 Місяць тому +2

    Love how you incorporate your show of faith. May God bless and protect you and yours.

  • @shazmodeus2795
    @shazmodeus2795 3 місяці тому +70

    Zack: "we gotta save some weight!"
    Also Zack: brings a whole friggin' watermelon.

    • @jjones503
      @jjones503 3 місяці тому +2

      Technically, it's a flotation device. 🤔

  • @eriklarson2183
    @eriklarson2183 3 місяці тому +26

    YOU NEED SOME DROP DOWN CATAMARAN STYLE SMALL PONTOONS... Here me out!! Get 2 mid sized boat bumpers. Fix them to a scissor arm that will lock it into place once lowered (something with a rope attached so you can pull on the locking mechanism to release it and pull it up to lock up for travel). Mount these say 2 feet from the stern of the boat. Now when you want to stand you just drop the bumpers, lock into place and viola, you have a stable boat. I would say make the arms 2 foot long which will give you an additional 4 feet of stabilization. This is only when you are anchored or free floating... I think it is worth the try, cant hurt. And when they are in the up position, it just looks like you have dock bumpers attached to the side of the boat. Rockstar!!!!!

    • @andecap1325
      @andecap1325 Місяць тому

      Na, He will just pray to his god...

  • @DeadBaron
    @DeadBaron 3 місяці тому +42

    Mainer here, man with all the people I've met on Sebago or in the bay, would never take something like that out there. The elements don't scare me, the massholes and people with more money than sense do. Sold my 17ft sailboat and sticking to ponds and rivers with less traffic and drunks

    • @jasondadudetoo4176
      @jasondadudetoo4176 3 місяці тому +5

      I'm from Maine too. I completely agree with everything you said..... Although there's drunks on the lakes and ponds too.

    • @jasondadudetoo4176
      @jasondadudetoo4176 3 місяці тому +2

      Where I'm from I'd worry more about the lobster boats and animals being a danger.... Down east, up past bah habbah.

    • @dragginwords7778
      @dragginwords7778 3 місяці тому +2

      When in Maine, beware of Lorne Armstrong

    • @minhducnguyen9276
      @minhducnguyen9276 2 місяці тому

      You'd think going on the water is the way to escape drunk drivers but no, they have gone amphibious.

    • @MisterMediocrity-uu9gx
      @MisterMediocrity-uu9gx 2 місяці тому +1

      @@dragginwords7778 Oh, Cawd!

  • @Travis-e3m
    @Travis-e3m Місяць тому +1

    Man I absolutely just loved this video and the fact that your a believer makes it even better. You have inspired me to start my channel I have a few projects and ideas I think I could share and just enjoy doing what I like to do !!

  • @stevenmarkeveys864
    @stevenmarkeveys864 3 місяці тому +2

    I thought I was catching a boating flick and, ended up goin to culinary school and praying with you!! All good things!

  • @randomindex
    @randomindex 3 місяці тому +18

    I watched the entire episode I want that claw painting! Appreciate the way your faith is so evident, thank you for representing Christ in your work!

  • @CorbyQ
    @CorbyQ 3 місяці тому +1

    Mr Fowler I absolutely love your channel, im so glad I found it. While il never own a boat for the ocean let alone on the lakes here in Michigan I do love the fact that I get to live vicariously live thru you. Thank you for what you do and what God has graced you with the ability to share with us. Thank you again.

  • @rinkinkel
    @rinkinkel 3 місяці тому +8

    This is the best executed bad idea I've seen.

  • @MrzThnss
    @MrzThnss 3 місяці тому +2

    For some reason i immediately thought of Pearl for the boat. Also love your videos. Me and my husband still watch your videos and re watch a lot of old ones. One day we literally binge watched a days worth of videos when i was pregnant. And was so worth it and enjoyed every minute 🥰😇

  • @CocaLaRock12197
    @CocaLaRock12197 3 місяці тому +4

    You should really have a tiny inflatable life raft, it’s always smart to have one whenever you’re able to carry one on the ocean, in a vessel.

  • @michaelgrossman5059
    @michaelgrossman5059 3 місяці тому +1

    You got such great friends nobody talks about cheers to them 🎉 the team🎉

  • @BreddaDawg
    @BreddaDawg 3 місяці тому +9

    "The Rocky BalBoat" is a name suggestion 😂

  • @ZheyaHawk
    @ZheyaHawk 3 місяці тому +1

    I watched the entire episode, I want that claw painting!!! Honestly watching you guys create the tiny boat is one of the most impressive and creative things I've seen in awhile. Great attention to detail 👍

  • @ChazHaze-mx2dx
    @ChazHaze-mx2dx 3 місяці тому +7

    Living in a state with great people like this guy is one of the many reasons I’m proud to be a Mainer

  • @magnet-z7o
    @magnet-z7o 3 місяці тому +7

    Outstanding craftsmanship! I think you finally proved to all of us without a doubt, as some of us suspected, that you’re crazy! Love your adventures.
    Matt from Maine

  • @willtec6993
    @willtec6993 Місяць тому +1

    日本から観ています。
    素敵なボートですね。お箸も上手です。素敵な時間をありがとう。

  • @everettevans11
    @everettevans11 3 місяці тому +3

    Okay so there a couple ways that you could improve the stability of this boat... as i have been reading a couple outriggers would work out great and they wouldn't even have to be that big... take either 4 or even better 6 inch PVC and put a cap on the stern of it and then clamp the nose shut as you heat it and seal with PVC glue.... that way even if you leave them down they are hydro-dynamic and will cut through the water... the other option that you could do would be to add a dagger board similar to a dingy but put a large torpedo weight on it that way you can still use the flat bed trailer. with the added buoyancy of the outriggers (6 inchesx8feet gives you just shy of 100# (98#) of displacement per outrigger) you could easily add 100 or 150# of lead 4' below the boat that would dramatically improve stability and then also bring the larger Jakery power. also your stability increases the further out you put the outriggers so even if you only put them 3' out on each side you are adding 6' to your beam. which makes for a dramatically stabler platform. Please let me know if you like these ideas or the combination of ideas. would love to collaborate on design ideas.

  • @mittens4484
    @mittens4484 2 місяці тому

    This was the most interesting and uplifting hour and 54 minute I've had in a long time. Stay safe and always looking forward to your videos❤🙏

  • @DaneJa.1
    @DaneJa.1 3 місяці тому +23

    Maybe you should add pontoons on either side to stablize the boat🤷

    • @5555filly
      @5555filly 3 місяці тому +1

      Why not good idear

  • @johnvaught12
    @johnvaught12 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm watching the entire episode! I want that claw painting! Dad would think it is the coolest!!! Such a neat episode to watch Zach. Thank You!

  • @crashercrasher9696
    @crashercrasher9696 3 місяці тому +4

    You should installed Outrigger floater in both sides of the boat just like boats of Filipino Fishermen

  • @jasonthun9943
    @jasonthun9943 3 місяці тому +1

    Fowler, I miss the slingshot videos that were just for fun. I learned alot from watching your videos and I'm sure there's more I could learn from you...will we see anymore in the future?

  • @KWC0
    @KWC0 3 місяці тому +12

    Add a couple of pontoon floats or side stability floats to this rig and you would be at ease.

    • @jlucasound
      @jlucasound 3 місяці тому +4

      I just came here to write the same thing! I agree!
      Just a few or 6 inches out from the hull would help a lot.

  • @Owens_Racing
    @Owens_Racing 3 місяці тому

    Thank you Zach for another full length video. As always, well done and entertaining.

  • @Blue_eyed_Tigger
    @Blue_eyed_Tigger 3 місяці тому +8

    I watched the entire episode I want that Claw painting.

  • @Realliferealtruth
    @Realliferealtruth 3 місяці тому

    I have watched this whole episode and I love this print.
    You have helped me through so much in life with your videos thank you ❤

  • @paulshaffer4839
    @paulshaffer4839 3 місяці тому +4

    Name it the "S.S. Mini No-Tipsey. I love you Mr. Fowler. I watch all your vids all the way through! Best of wishes for your future endeavors. Be well brother. Much love from my family to yours.

    • @paulshaffer4839
      @paulshaffer4839 3 місяці тому +1

      Add a couple floats to the sides for additional weight dispersement and stability

  • @bluey-joreader1153
    @bluey-joreader1153 3 місяці тому

    I’m watching the entire episode I want that fish painting.
    Another great episode. You’re a brave man for going out in that but you seem to grow with confidence the longer you stayed on it. Can’t wait for the next adventure

  • @sasquatch1973
    @sasquatch1973 3 місяці тому +5

    What a great video. Not going to lie. When you blessed your food and read your Bible I instantly subscribed

  • @jasoncraig3837
    @jasoncraig3837 3 місяці тому

    I normally fast forward through a lot of videos. Not sure if I get bored easily or what but, I watched this entire video and now I want to go on outdoor adventures.

  • @frostbronco339
    @frostbronco339 3 місяці тому +5

    Zach, my fiancé and I are watching the ENTIRE video! We’d love to see your artwork from Maine in our home!

  • @conorchristiansen4582
    @conorchristiansen4582 3 місяці тому

    I’m watching the entire episode and I want that CLAW painting!! Love the videos! Thank you for all the amazing content!!

  • @SteelForge821
    @SteelForge821 3 місяці тому +7

    The little Dipper lol

  • @shidelsresthomestead6921
    @shidelsresthomestead6921 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm watching the entire episode. I really want the claw painting.
    Greetings from landlocked Southeast Manitoba Canada.
    😎👍

  • @aresranger1675
    @aresranger1675 3 місяці тому +6

    Something to help with the stability you might try is to put a hinge on the side of the boat with a float that you can lower in the water like a pontine. what do you think? Just a thought.

  • @JoshCx01
    @JoshCx01 2 місяці тому

    This is the first time I've watched an hour-long UA-cam video! amazing job!

  • @HikerBikerMoter
    @HikerBikerMoter 3 місяці тому +5

    Literally ripped the claw arms of the crab 🦀 - dead crab RIP

    • @blaisedavid7071
      @blaisedavid7071 3 місяці тому

      Cant keep stone crabs only can keep 1 claw if it only has one claw you have to throw it back

    • @downeastermanufacturing599
      @downeastermanufacturing599 2 місяці тому +1

      not true at all... they grow back. that how they are harvested all over the world. Read a book

    • @HikerBikerMoter
      @HikerBikerMoter 2 місяці тому

      @downeastermanufacturing599 there's a technique I watched before where you can do it in such a way to avoid literally ripping the nerves, fibers etc such that it won't create an open wound that won't heal or become infected..

  • @vinnymac1961
    @vinnymac1961 3 місяці тому

    I watched the entire episode, and would love a claw print! This was a fun one. Thanks Zach

  • @justinstation9969
    @justinstation9969 3 місяці тому +12

    Do the claws grow back why not just eat the whole thing... I don't understand why you would throw them back with no claws

    • @CajunRecord
      @CajunRecord 3 місяці тому +2

      Yes they do grow back, usually each time they molt their any claw or leg that may have been eatin or have came off will most likely grow back and I don't believe it affects them much but I'm not a crab, so I hope this answers your question!

    • @medic2485
      @medic2485 3 місяці тому +4

      I was thinking the same thing. Seems way odd to me to just snap their claws off and throw them back. Even if they grow back how is the crab going to survive?

    • @Mrfiveducks
      @Mrfiveducks 3 місяці тому

      It will most probably not survive. But this man does not care much. Because his is an hillbilly idiot with a camera.

    • @tughillbillyhomestead
      @tughillbillyhomestead 2 місяці тому

      @@OhKnow379um.... no...

    • @OhKnow379
      @OhKnow379 2 місяці тому

      @tughillbillyhomestead Buddy, I'm a marine biologist.

  • @gnm4
    @gnm4 3 місяці тому

    You're a great cook man always fun to watch you catch and prep your meals

  • @americanfishermen
    @americanfishermen 3 місяці тому +6

    Hey bud what happened to Chris thorn?

  • @robertperkins4687
    @robertperkins4687 3 місяці тому

    Rockland born, and raised. This was lovely, everything about it.

  • @FadesAwayMatt
    @FadesAwayMatt 3 місяці тому +6

    Boat name suggestion : Big Bobber

    • @remyllebeau77
      @remyllebeau77 3 місяці тому

      Boaty McTinyBoatFace.

    • @jasondadudetoo4176
      @jasondadudetoo4176 3 місяці тому

      Little bobber

    • @justinstation9969
      @justinstation9969 3 місяці тому

      The bobber is a great name

    • @jasondadudetoo4176
      @jasondadudetoo4176 3 місяці тому

      @@justinstation9969 especially since bobber is a nickname for people named Robert in Maine. I know a few, I'm from down east Maine.

  • @lunadabree1296
    @lunadabree1296 3 місяці тому

    I watched the entire episode I want the claw painting. I like how you adjusted your plans for the larger trap then got smaller ones, at least now it works with both

  • @DerpyPlayz429
    @DerpyPlayz429 3 місяці тому +5

    Why are 4 people waiting, it comes out on 38 hours😭😭😭

  • @MatthewBoucher-e2p
    @MatthewBoucher-e2p 3 місяці тому

    This episode is actually interesting because I was thinking about making a similar boat just a tad wider. I also watched the whole video and the paintings are killer.

  • @TB12710
    @TB12710 3 місяці тому

    I think you’ve inspired at least 1 or 2 ppl to build one of their own (imo maybe just a tad larger). I like your boat, it’s simple but very nice and relaxing. Cheers to you.

  • @FaTJoe321
    @FaTJoe321 3 місяці тому +1

    The Authentic Journey and I are here at the shop World Famous Authentic E-Cigs and I remember you having the weights in bow of boat ...

  • @philipkotze6874
    @philipkotze6874 3 місяці тому +1

    Watching the full episode from Australia, loved you on Alone, loved all your videos since then, great job bud. Would love the claw painting too 😂

  • @S.DellenSunakhenh
    @S.DellenSunakhenh 3 місяці тому

    😂 I love the big bro and lil bro chemistry, reminds me of my older brother and I. I’m always goofing off

  • @michealtucker9911
    @michealtucker9911 3 місяці тому

    I'm watching the entire video and love watching all these stuff you make

  • @TheLonelyPothead
    @TheLonelyPothead 3 місяці тому

    I watched the entire episode and I would absolutely love that claw painting!

  • @madsher7387
    @madsher7387 3 місяці тому

    I’m watching the entire episode with my 1 and 3 year old boys and we want that fish painting! They are obsessed with fish and we will be trying one of those out as soon as we can!

  • @JK-zl7vv
    @JK-zl7vv 3 місяці тому +1

    Perhaps on your next boat build, you can mount a piece of PVC pipe that is on the inside, but goes out through the side of the boat, then down into the water, with a few holes in the bottom of the pipe at water level, this will be the pipe that you can relieve yourself when you have to take a tinkle. 😎👍

  • @TheZudoke
    @TheZudoke 3 місяці тому

    I'm watching the entire episode!
    I'd like that fish painting!! Would hang nicely in my living room

  • @Macdog9300
    @Macdog9300 12 днів тому

    I'm watching the entire episode! I want that claw painting! God Bless You!

  • @jimm7456
    @jimm7456 3 місяці тому +2

    Name for the boat. The Sea Bobber

  • @Shadowsgamingcorner
    @Shadowsgamingcorner 3 місяці тому +1

    Feel like lately most of the vids are more cooking then mischief and fun like the old ones…I really like when you go on more of an adventure personally. Either way big fan here!

  • @MrSzero13
    @MrSzero13 3 місяці тому

    I watched the entire episode I want that Claw painting.
    I LOVE YOUR CONTENT !!!!!

  • @noknownnomenclature
    @noknownnomenclature 3 місяці тому +1

    You could add some buoyancy boxes under the deck in the back to give you a little more float-ability in the rear end

  • @joefy7225
    @joefy7225 3 місяці тому

    I think a series using this boat would be interesting for sure.

  • @yume8380
    @yume8380 3 місяці тому

    Love your videos, a couple of tips, for catching mackerel one of the best bait is cut up mackerel!!! For catching squid you don't need squid jig, use your hayabusa sabiki, at the bottom of the rig use 3/4 or 1 ounce metal jig with treble hooks, drop down slowly and reel up slowly will net you a few, try it!!!

  • @markyoung2401
    @markyoung2401 3 місяці тому

    I watched the entire video. Love the paintings and the awesome videos! Keep it up Fowler you rock! 👍👍

  • @Rod_Jr
    @Rod_Jr 3 місяці тому

    its very refreshing to hear the Lord being spoke of and the prayer . stay Blessed Brother !

  • @erinjackson7944
    @erinjackson7944 3 місяці тому

    I'm watching the entire episode, I want the lobster claw painting. Love watching a fellow Mainah 🦞

  • @michaelcase8574
    @michaelcase8574 3 місяці тому

    If you have enough fretboard, you could put some ballast in the bilge and maybe get some more stability.
    If can run the engine sitting athwart instead on the port side, you see that you have more stability too.
    Nice job! That's why you need this shakedown cruise.

  • @blauro
    @blauro 3 місяці тому

    This was so entertaining. That boat has so much potential !

  • @dexxalex
    @dexxalex 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm watching the entire episode and I'd love to have that fish picture!

  • @SilliArt
    @SilliArt 3 місяці тому

    I’m watching the entire episode, I want that claw painting! Thank you!

  • @mattuc2023
    @mattuc2023 3 місяці тому

    I’m watching the entire episode!
    I’d like that fish painting!
    Good to see the tiny house boat has come together so good Zach, super looking forward to the next project. Ever thought about making a side by side ATV into a camper?

  • @deadsin133
    @deadsin133 Місяць тому

    I'm watching the entire episode I want one of your paintings. Dude I love those

  • @FaTJoe321
    @FaTJoe321 3 місяці тому

    I love the extra pontoon ideas from everyone.. we wanna see that puppy fly 🤣

  • @scottcarlson6012
    @scottcarlson6012 3 місяці тому

    watched the whole video and I want that fish painting/lobster painting. Awesome video, Thanks

  • @oli5dijksma616
    @oli5dijksma616 3 місяці тому +1

    Either add pontoons like everyone says or put ballast on the bottom, lead batteries or something. Extra power doesn’t hurt anyway.

  • @TamingTheOutdoors
    @TamingTheOutdoors 3 місяці тому

    I’m watching the entire episode I want that fish painting
    I loved this video keep up the good content can’t wait for your next one😃!

  • @POKEY2112
    @POKEY2112 3 місяці тому

    I'm watching the entire episode, and I want that Claw painting! You could name her "The Sketchy Betsy"

  • @JakeJulian-mx1vp
    @JakeJulian-mx1vp 3 місяці тому

    You could just attach some plastic buoys, tires, or barrels on the sides of the boat at sea level to help stabilize it. You could also add arms with pontoons of either side. They add extra storage as well. Just a thought!

  • @danpit2001
    @danpit2001 3 місяці тому

    hey there ,just wanted to say it was great meeting you and your family when you came in to the museum

  • @bigbake3306
    @bigbake3306 3 місяці тому

    Thats is some good livin right there!!!! Name for boat "The Sea Turtle" I watched the whole video and I want that claw painting.

  • @pma95x
    @pma95x 3 місяці тому

    Watching the entire episode.Would be nice to get that fish painting! Thumbs up for the tiny boat!

  • @papa_wreckin_ball
    @papa_wreckin_ball 3 місяці тому

    I'm watching the entire episode as always! I really want one of your paintings for my fishing camp in Bridgton!
    PS, you should name it the SS Squid Nipple :)

  • @Uulium
    @Uulium 3 місяці тому

    I’m watching the entire episode! I’d like that fish painting!

  • @BlueBoxMadMan
    @BlueBoxMadMan 3 місяці тому

    You could put a wired camera on the bow of the boat up top and run it to a mini LCD screen to the interior that way you don't have to stand up to steer. Plus it would allow you to drive around with boat closed up. I also agree with the others on the small foldable pontoons. It would make it a lot more stable.

  • @larkinsimpson
    @larkinsimpson 3 місяці тому

    I watched to the end. I’d like one of your art pieces. That was crazy. I love the water but don’t know if I would have stayed for this one.
    Keep making great content! God bless and thank you for your witness!

  • @ryansrebuilds2258
    @ryansrebuilds2258 3 місяці тому

    I'm watching the entire episode. I'd really like that fish painting.

  • @1904-d3x
    @1904-d3x 3 місяці тому

    I want that CLAW PAINTING.. also i loved that Failure is great its just a another chance / thats rad. I really enjoy like tubers who before a meal the simply pray and thank god. its beautiful. thanks for bringing us all along on these awesome adventures may 10,000 angels surrounded ya on every travel amen

  • @FROGDUCKS
    @FROGDUCKS 3 місяці тому

    Love how you pray when you eat alone ❤ God bless

  • @stevenm6775
    @stevenm6775 3 місяці тому

    I’d love to see a second version of this with the same vision but using what you learned to improve

  • @cmsnow6326
    @cmsnow6326 3 місяці тому

    "I'm watching the enitre episode I want that fish painting!" Keep er movin' love the episodes and enjoy the summer.

    • @cmsnow6326
      @cmsnow6326 3 місяці тому

      "I'm watching the enitre episode I want that CLAW painting!"

  • @neilsutherland7383
    @neilsutherland7383 3 місяці тому

    I'm watching the entire episode I want that claw painting. Awesome vid as usual!

  • @MLef111
    @MLef111 3 місяці тому

    I’m watching the entire episode, I want that fish painting please.
    Keep up the great videos. Awesome.

  • @xstreamer13gaming96
    @xstreamer13gaming96 3 місяці тому +1

    You should add so stability pieces that fold down and snap into place to help stabilize from tipping and it would help keep the rear out of the water

  • @codyjohnson4430
    @codyjohnson4430 3 місяці тому

    I'M WATCHING THE ENTIRE EPISODE I WANT THAT CLAW PAINTING!

  • @andreaewert7204
    @andreaewert7204 3 місяці тому

    I watched the entire video I want that CLAW painted!❤
    Probably to late but i was camping and had no cell service! 😆

  • @frankieguv3
    @frankieguv3 3 місяці тому

    This is the first video I’ve watched from your channel. Loved every minute of it. As an artist I would love a piece of art from you. I got my fingers crossed 🤞🏽

  • @ramongomez3808
    @ramongomez3808 3 місяці тому

    I watched the whole video and I really really really really really really really want that painting!!