My DIY R/C Boat Pulled me 20 Miles!!!

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  • @sophiebas6154
    @sophiebas6154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1802

    The irony of people yelling “lazy” at him when he spent so long designing and building the tugboat XD

    • @SentinelxPrime
      @SentinelxPrime 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      yeah i found that to be quite strange too... maybe its a seattle thing? People think you should be out on the water exercising? Idk but they're dumb.

    • @justmyself1000
      @justmyself1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +170

      It was also funny the guy yelling it from his large boat!

    • @IamShanee
      @IamShanee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      yeah if I saw this going by the last thing I would yell is "lazy", weird

    • @merunasg
      @merunasg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      @@SentinelxPrime probably just joking it's all in good fun

    • @johnschwalb
      @johnschwalb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Come on hes clearly joking

  • @boardsort
    @boardsort 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2995

    "rich people trying to flex but their boats cant self direct" - the soundtrack is as entertaining as the content!

    • @kwaaaa
      @kwaaaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Lmao, that line killed me.

    • @yeldawg907
      @yeldawg907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      I loved it but those yatchs, tugs, and fishing boats definitely all can lol

    • @boardsort
      @boardsort 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@yeldawg907 Yes, they can...but I would like to emphasize the "self" part. None of the above mentioned operators designed, built and implemented the autonomousness (is that even a word? Chrome says no lol).

    • @yeldawg907
      @yeldawg907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@boardsort true, but the operators of said vessels can input waypoint missions. Just definitely not it such tight waterways like this. And the definitely didn't design build or implement said system

    • @terratrekker28
      @terratrekker28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes there are boats that self direct

  • @doublerpix1597
    @doublerpix1597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1287

    *Daniel at the grocery store later that day*
    Stranger: Excuse me sir do you know where the bathroom is?
    Daniel: Yeah it's solar powered
    Stranger: *visibly confused*
    Daniel: It's autonomous

    • @eterrnal
      @eterrnal ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Daniel: You weren't here when I was planning the mission

    • @Naoh.exe.
      @Naoh.exe. ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Stranger: to what? THE FUTURE!?!

    • @Tinman-Gamer
      @Tinman-Gamer ปีที่แล้ว

      lol

    • @kylemcweeny878
      @kylemcweeny878 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wow this was so hilarious 😂

    • @olsmokey
      @olsmokey ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The correct answer is: "You're floating on it".

  • @sannewijn8695
    @sannewijn8695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    Quick tip to find out really quick (less than a second with a trained eye) if you're on a collision course with a boat. Compare the background (shore) with the boat you want to check. If it goes faster than that boat you will cross first, if the boat goes faster they will gross first. If the background stands still compared to the boat you are on a collision course. Adjust immediatly. With adequate programming and a camera, this could maybe be (part of) the solution for your live boat/ crossing water situation.

    • @Al_Ares
      @Al_Ares 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      This info is really useful.

    • @michaelantoun9353
      @michaelantoun9353 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think that this tip is a simplification of the same math a collision detection system would use, where with just a camera you can determine the relative position/velocity of the boat and then see where their trajectory is headed.

    • @bertjesklotepino
      @bertjesklotepino ปีที่แล้ว +4

      right. And if you are both traveling in the same direction, same speed, but angled in such a way that you will cross eachother's path.... will this still work?
      Do you perhaps have a link to a video or something to show it in practice?

    • @StormBurnX
      @StormBurnX ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bertjesklotepino That is the precise situation they're describing, yes.

  • @smartereveryday
    @smartereveryday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1195

    Super clever project

    • @ThompYT
      @ThompYT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Rctestflight really makes some awesome boats and ""planes""

    • @pog4302
      @pog4302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Yo even Destin is here

    • @lp812leo
      @lp812leo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi destin

    • @ColinRichardson
      @ColinRichardson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      SNATCHBLOCK

    • @chain3519
      @chain3519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Autonomous bickering mag, when?

  • @Superwoodputtie
    @Superwoodputtie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +500

    "How is the robotic slave galley doing?" Hahaha

    • @AnotherAnonymousMan
      @AnotherAnonymousMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      kinda redundant since the word robot derives from the word slave already! 😃

    • @toolbaggers
      @toolbaggers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@AnotherAnonymousMan kinda like another anonymous. another is a form of identifying classification so it's not so anonymous.

    • @28th_St_Air
      @28th_St_Air 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@toolbaggers it’s little rare comment gold nuggets like yours that make sifting through the comment section so fun. Well played.

    • @kondziu1992
      @kondziu1992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @AnotherAnonymousMan it's not. It derives from "robota" meaning roughly "tough, mundane job" in Slavic languages (Czech, Polish...)

    • @AnotherAnonymousMan
      @AnotherAnonymousMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@28th_St_Air I mean, he's confused literal redundancy with contradiction: one is superfluous the other is counterproductive... Which are completely different. They honestly don't conflate at all...
      But... I didn't want to get into it. I don't think TH-cam comments is a forum that appreciates linguistics discourse.😅

  • @AntithesisDCLXVI
    @AntithesisDCLXVI ปีที่แล้ว +431

    Bro this seriously looks like a life-saving piece of equipment. With a few minor modifications this could be designed to be rigged up to lifeboats for at-sea emergencies. It would turn the situation from "hope you get rescued before eating each other" into "be bored and uncomfortable for a few days."

    • @aperson9973
      @aperson9973 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      That would be amazing, however if it was a piece of equipment on a lifeboat, you would have to make a good navigation system, that could navigate to the nearest port from anywhere in the ocean, and it would have to be able to operate in extreme weather conditions and choppy waters without going off course.

    • @pvpdm
      @pvpdm ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@aperson9973 even just this one being programmed to go to the nearest shore would be a lifesaver. I'm just not really sure how it would handle the deep sea waves

    • @AntithesisDCLXVI
      @AntithesisDCLXVI ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@aperson9973 I'd be happier with something rather than nothing. I could use the sun and stars to point me in a general east or west direction and just go until land. If it's simply not possible to make one sturdy enough to handle extreme conditions while also compact enough to fit with a liferaft, then I'll just take the one that can't handle extreme conditions and hope I don't encounter any. Again, something is better than nothing in a case like this.

    • @qwertykeyboard5901
      @qwertykeyboard5901 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, I'd rather be rescued by a proper boat then get tugged by a pissy ass rc boat for hours on end.

    • @AntithesisDCLXVI
      @AntithesisDCLXVI ปีที่แล้ว

      @@qwertykeyboard5901 Well no duh, who wouldn't? But the chance of being rescued by a proper boat is slim to none. Do you know how much open space there is out there on the sea? The choice isn't between a "pissy ass rc boat" and a "proper boat." The choice is between a "pissy ass rc boat" and aimlessly floating adrift until you die from exposure or capsize and end up as fish food.

  • @doctorkayak
    @doctorkayak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Been a recreational mariner for 30 plus years and for the life of me I will never understand how disrespectful other jack-wads on the water can be regardless if they are on a wave runner or a yacht. Mindboggling! That is why I live in the hinterlands of Northern Michigan, still cannot escape them here but there certainly is a lot less of them... and the season is much shorter! :(

    • @sharonbraselton4302
      @sharonbraselton4302 ปีที่แล้ว

      ñót chef or wverß 600 mikes 5vdas ee gofir all dày fun

    • @Seanomarachain
      @Seanomarachain ปีที่แล้ว

      You talking about jet skiers?

  • @orphidian11
    @orphidian11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +312

    34:40 "as he passed the nice big yachts, the bikini babes were looking hot, he started to feel like a dork, his confidence did waver" 😂😂😂😂

  • @chez8920
    @chez8920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    "Are you rctestflight?"
    "Yeah, I'm about to be run over by a fucking yacht"
    Comedy gold

  • @synthyawylder3297
    @synthyawylder3297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Some suggestions, if you decide to update your project: 1. If you can't completely seal your SolarCat Tug hulls, then at least, equip them with a min-bilge pump in each hull to automatically pump any water out. 2. Move your solar panel aft; it looks like it's bow-heavy, especially when encountering waves. 3. Consider using ducted props; not only do they resist fouling from things like seaweed, but they're also more efficient when using them in a low-speed high-thrust application. The ducts might also add to the directional control, like rudders. 4. Oh, yeah, final recommendation, consider a new(er) laptop? Have you considered making a full-size version of your SolarCat Tug, one in which you can actually sit inside, like a solar-powered autonomous boat? It seems like you already have all you'd need, just up-scale it. Great project!

    • @K.J.Ray421
      @K.J.Ray421 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A full scale version would be great. I've watched a couple videos on solar yachts. One was a guy on his own who did everything himself and used an old boat. The other was a brand new luxury solar yacht (Silent Yachts) that a wife and husband got to sail around on while making videos for their YT channel. I'd prefer the DIY boat since the one built in the factory was far too extravagant and expensive.

    • @K.J.Ray421
      @K.J.Ray421 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here's a full size solar powered boat Peter Sripol made on his channel by adding a small roof to a 12ft or so aluminum boat. But I also found a couple people powering kayak type boats with solar panels when I searched "solar powered boat" on YT. th-cam.com/video/XyFNmRIzPH4/w-d-xo.html

    • @davidrichter9164
      @davidrichter9164 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Speech.

  • @CatchAllEntertainmentToday
    @CatchAllEntertainmentToday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +854

    All the people yelling lazy is comedic. Here they are sitting on boats they simply paid to acquire, and you’re being tugged by something you designed, built, and programmed. Whose the lazy one?

    • @fajrulnaufal
      @fajrulnaufal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +139

      I think they're saying it in a playful way

    • @LeBlafy
      @LeBlafy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      And the poeple saying he was lazy were all on powered boats ! The people on kayaks were more friendly

    • @sam-rs8wg
      @sam-rs8wg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      It is so clearly a joke that its pretty hilarious that you can't pick up on that.

    • @preethig6099
      @preethig6099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@sam-rs8wg You come across something that you don't normally see and you're instinct is to ridicule and make fun of them?

    • @crimsonfancy
      @crimsonfancy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@fajrulnaufal of course they were. Nonetheless, smarter vs harder and smarter wins every time.

  • @adamlark5900
    @adamlark5900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +871

    Never thought I'd see my old ship again! That old boat, the "Vulcan" (19:56) that's docked at there Seattle Maritime Academy, was my first duty assignment in the Army! She was originally the "FMS Vulcan" or Floating Machine Shop! A great find!

    • @HunterKiotori
      @HunterKiotori 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Nice bro

    • @vikingursigurdsson
      @vikingursigurdsson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Wow bro that's super cool

    • @macnsteeze
      @macnsteeze 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      awww

    • @Bizzybugproductions
      @Bizzybugproductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I’m Canadian

    • @bracholi
      @bracholi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gotta mention that the Army has more water vessels than the Navy. Can't not flex on seamen.

  • @greythompson7376
    @greythompson7376 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I know you probably won't see this, but what a great idea and hope you have lots of fun with future inventions! Good luck! The video was super fun to watch! Thank you.

  • @jayrodathome
    @jayrodathome 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is so awesome. I remember when you were firs testing your first waypoint missions all within view. You've come so far and can actually get this thing to pull all that weight around. It's amazing I love it

  • @nfast3960
    @nfast3960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +719

    This video:
    "It's solar powered"
    "What a cool (insert naval thing)"
    "This must have not been here when I planned the mission"

    • @dddanmar
      @dddanmar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      "Another tugboat"

    • @brandonrodgers2479
      @brandonrodgers2479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      "Electronic slave galley" lmao

    • @barmetler
      @barmetler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      "LAAAAZYYYYY"

    • @lesto12321
      @lesto12321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      * custom made music *

    • @chanceym6000
      @chanceym6000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Oh look, another lifeboat

  • @gianlucabrambilla8227
    @gianlucabrambilla8227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +619

    Timestamps of all the chanties
    0:00: GPS will lead the way
    10:01: full speed across lake Union
    14:41: course set in stone
    27:51: draw bridges tilting up
    34:32: hulls slicing thru the sea

    • @thebowtieguy777
      @thebowtieguy777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      thank you

    • @neilbalch
      @neilbalch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Thank you for completing the gods' work, sir! Alas, the five most important sections of the video 😜

    • @Rancher1911
      @Rancher1911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I want to download it

    • @MrCarlozan96
      @MrCarlozan96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Love how it goes up in pitch for every new one

    • @Misack8
      @Misack8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      RCTestFligth - It's Solar Powered
      Avaliable in Vinyl and Cassette.

  • @dusting1851
    @dusting1851 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "we got some...... metal boats" a true master of words. also the Bering Leader is one of a fleet of four fishing vessels in the Northwest/Alaskan region.

  • @owenrichards1418
    @owenrichards1418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful adventure! Nice to see makers actually go out and use their creations!

  • @MacMiggity
    @MacMiggity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +529

    An absolute slapper of intro!

    • @shize9ine
      @shize9ine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      10:00 - Don't forget about that big Yak energy!

    • @MrEarling
      @MrEarling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I replayed it just to hear that song again

    • @MrPinguinzz
      @MrPinguinzz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      34:30 was the best one imho

    • @prakharmishra3000
      @prakharmishra3000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't usually hit the like button on videos, but I liked this one instantly as I heard the intro

  • @MrChanw11
    @MrChanw11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +911

    Im suprised how many people you actually get to talk to on the waters.

    • @rubiconnn
      @rubiconnn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

      I used to have a small boat I used for fishing and man, boat people love talking to each other lol.

    • @Traxxas119
      @Traxxas119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +141

      Generally if youre on the water, people are in their 'happy place' and are in good moods lol. Lots of chatty people out there.

    • @patjohn775
      @patjohn775 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      I used to wake up every morning get coffee and idle around my bay and talk to other people drinking coffee on their deck

    • @birdpirch1669
      @birdpirch1669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@patjohn775 That sounds so good!

    • @varmoes
      @varmoes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@patjohn775 ok now I’ve got new life goals set thanks to you!

  • @Boegeskoven
    @Boegeskoven ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey! I watched this last year and i couldnt find it for my mates. but somehow it came back in the recommended. Just wanted to let you know this is one the best videos ive seen of all time. And ive been here since the start of youtube. Good job man!

  • @TheOleHermit
    @TheOleHermit ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome project! Congratulations for such a great successful run. Entertaining vlog, including the vocal harmonies and lyrics. 😎

  • @AlsoDave
    @AlsoDave 2 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    "how do you turn?"
    "yeah it's solar powered!"

    • @remyllebeau77
      @remyllebeau77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      And he constantly says it is autonomous but then how does he take control when he needs to. Part autonomous, part radio controlled would be more accurate.

    • @LittleScientist2011
      @LittleScientist2011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      "How's your day been?"
      "Yeah its autonomous using GPS!"

    • @leerhoscht
      @leerhoscht 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Police: „I‘m sorry, thats illegal.“
      - „Yeah its on a waypoint mission“

    • @MrKyle700
      @MrKyle700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@remyllebeau77 easier to come up with one explanation and just say that to everyone after the 100th time someone asks lol

    • @remyllebeau77
      @remyllebeau77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MrKyle700 I guess so. :)

  • @thepersonwhocomentz
    @thepersonwhocomentz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +383

    The passerby asking "How's the Robotic Slave Galley doing?" made me laugh my ass off. If you were to ever market this as some kind of commercial product, you should definitely make RSG the serial number prefix. It could "officially" stand for something else, but we'd all know the truth.

    • @notfeedynotlazy
      @notfeedynotlazy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Sell it in Spanish. "Robogaleote" has a nice ring and is a single word ;-)

    • @josephmiller997
      @josephmiller997 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too. That killed me.

  • @martynridley3671
    @martynridley3671 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was very cool. I really enjoyed that and I love your 'shanties'! Here in England, I have a good friend from Seattle, so it was nice to see some of it here. Great project and a great video to showcase it!

  • @dizzydrc
    @dizzydrc ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was an awesome little adventure!!👌🏼
    Loved every minute of it.👍🏼

  • @Project-Air
    @Project-Air 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2624

    This is why rctestflight is the best channel on TH-cam.

    • @RobDavisAkaMonk
      @RobDavisAkaMonk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      It'd be great to see you and Daniel to a colab . :)

    • @maff1917
      @maff1917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@RobDavisAkaMonk +

    • @rctestflight
      @rctestflight  2 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      Thanks James!

    • @NoAgendaFPV
      @NoAgendaFPV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@RobDavisAkaMonk Autonomous boat from Seatle to UK haha

    • @felixleveille8441
      @felixleveille8441 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Man your projects are really awesome too!

  • @Andy-rk5kz
    @Andy-rk5kz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +488

    why has no one commented about how amazing the intro song and harmonies were! holy cow that was great

    • @lucassamuel6069
      @lucassamuel6069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      First thing I thought!

    • @cbracing808
      @cbracing808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes it was!!!

    • @PhaTs00p
      @PhaTs00p 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Because it might have been slightly inspired by the wellerman sea shanty. The lyrics are his though.

    • @cbracing808
      @cbracing808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PhaTs00p ....yup.... it's great!

    • @nickhersheys2706
      @nickhersheys2706 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A cappella !

  • @jensodotnet
    @jensodotnet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that is very cool, i have a 14' boat with a trolling motor and solar panels, does around 1.5 - 2.2 knots, very nice to arrive with a "full tank" after cruising and fishing all day long 🌞

  • @tgthorson51
    @tgthorson51 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My old stomping/working/living grounds..good to see the Duffy electric boats still out and about.

  • @erei5659
    @erei5659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    i find it funny how all the people in the massive engine powered boats called you lazy, but all the rowboaters where like, wow neato.

  • @CessnaPilot99
    @CessnaPilot99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    "Lazy!" Love the sailboat owner who is motoring himself calling you lazy..does he not see the irony? Lol

  • @mmoradiointeractive
    @mmoradiointeractive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am an RC Flyer myself (when life lets me), but this one? Yea this video had my cracking up. Great work young man. Gonna go check out some more of your videos now

  • @stevethordarson5198
    @stevethordarson5198 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So inspiring. Thank you for this!!

  • @t1mmy13
    @t1mmy13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +310

    With all that electrical power around you, it was kind of funny to see you inflate the boat with a manual pump :D

  • @Bu5H84
    @Bu5H84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +354

    DAMN I'm not sure what's more crazy, the fact you managed to complete the mission and spend 8 hours on the water or me watching your 36min video of it and loving every second of it. well done

  • @CalmTempest
    @CalmTempest ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video. Just chilling with you on a boat, why not. Very easy to watch all of it. Good Shanties

  • @superman2j3
    @superman2j3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I honestly can't believe how much I enjoyed just seeing all the different boats lol

  • @emica1427
    @emica1427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    “Sir, youre choking are you okay?!”
    rc “yeah its solar powered!”

  • @misterzeak
    @misterzeak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    5 shanties, love it! The jibe at people calling you lazy was great too!

  • @motorradmike
    @motorradmike ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great story and brilliant effort. A Hawaiian style three hull outrigger canoe would give tremendous room for solar panels, more stability in the chop and still use your two motor drive system. The inflatable kayak slowed you down.

  • @Tywild327
    @Tywild327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love how everyone driving Yachts and everything are calling YOU lazy 😂

  • @FrederickDunn
    @FrederickDunn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +663

    Ok, this was a random recommendation on the right margin of my TH-cam page. I wasn't going to watch but then decided to pause and see what it's all about. I am very happy that I did, very interesting and entertaining. Thank you for an excellent video diversion. Solar-powered propulsion? Yes Please!!!! Would love to see that scaled up! Thumbs up! Figuring out an efficient consumption to speed ratio is something the Navy also does :)

    • @fafafohigh69
      @fafafohigh69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      those reLiable lithium batteries are very expensive this was not a cheap experiment

    • @trappertait620
      @trappertait620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @jackharvest1
      @jackharvest1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same story. I don't even know why the frick I watched this at 1:00AM, but I don't regret it.

    • @shiitakestick
      @shiitakestick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@fafafohigh69 - what do you call expensive ? I looked on amazon and their 8 ah 12 volt batterys were not very expensive in my opinion.
      Now if youre talking 200 ah , those get expensive .

    • @clonkex
      @clonkex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@fafafohigh69 They're really not though. A 6S 5Ah lipo is ~$100 Australian and much cheaper in the US.

  • @dozer1642
    @dozer1642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    To me, the most amazing part of this is the fact that your laptop rode on top of that box the whole time without falling in the water.

    • @Benzin0
      @Benzin0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah that was janky AF hahah

  • @mikeconnery4652
    @mikeconnery4652 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding video, loved the tour, keep up the fantastic work.

  • @andrewskater8813
    @andrewskater8813 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    such an interesting look at Seattle small and big boating life. Thanks 🙂

  • @backyardblasters
    @backyardblasters 2 ปีที่แล้ว +637

    Hey man, just wanted to say your sea shantys are awesome. You are both an engineer and artist. Great video :-D

    • @aarepelaa1142
      @aarepelaa1142 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think someone else sung them, don't remember who.

    • @drshocking1229
      @drshocking1229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@aarepelaa1142 i think it said blame colin or smth

    • @user-ke1gn3ql1g
      @user-ke1gn3ql1g 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's from The Longest Joahns they're pretty good i think the one he was singing is called WellerMan.

    • @TantalumPolytope
      @TantalumPolytope ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-ke1gn3ql1g it was

    • @Ben.N
      @Ben.N ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-ke1gn3ql1g yeah it’s a cover lol

  • @terran_tom
    @terran_tom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    What a diverse water way Seattle has. There is so much going from heavy industry to small boats and peoples houses and then planes landing and taking off, all with Seattle in the background. Totally, completely beautiful. Seriously dope video man, awesome solar powered robot boat too

    • @religionisapoison2413
      @religionisapoison2413 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Seattle is awesome... Surprised he caught the sun out though. It's always like the perfect temperature (some might say)

  • @DIYtechie
    @DIYtechie 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You deserve an award for the custom theme songs for these videos. Amazing and fun! 👍🏻🙌

  • @abdullahkrmzyuz5827
    @abdullahkrmzyuz5827 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    We need all these songs in a playlist, omg! Also nice work!

  • @kylegordon
    @kylegordon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +428

    "Lazy", shouts the guy using a sailboat with the sails wrapped up and the engine going...

    • @AndrewTheRadarMan
      @AndrewTheRadarMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Truee. I didn't even notice the sails were wrapped up lol.

    • @stopanti-whitepropaganda6650
      @stopanti-whitepropaganda6650 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @ghee cappy You apparently have one in your head rn

    • @tempestive1
      @tempestive1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @ghee cappy lol go read some books on maths and statistic significancy.
      Damn scientific illiterates weighing down the tugboat for all of us

    • @moritzwolle2141
      @moritzwolle2141 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I am quite sure you are not allowed to use your sails in a harbour :) But I am with you, he is lazy as well : D

    • @sunsetlights100
      @sunsetlights100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @ghee cappy 👍👆⌚

  • @WEFHIWEFWJGFQEUIFKEJ
    @WEFHIWEFWJGFQEUIFKEJ ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid! Thank you for the personal tour 😁

  • @JanTuts
    @JanTuts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    Daniel: spent hundreds of hours and dollars on designing, building, and programming his autonomous tugboat
    People chilling on their bought motor-powered boat: _LaZy!_

    • @GeneralThargor
      @GeneralThargor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      hundreds? have you watched the build videos?

    • @jlucasound
      @jlucasound 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GeneralThargor It is all relative. One day, power will be FREE and corrupt Governments will be in History Apps.

    • @jlucasound
      @jlucasound 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ya. I was amazed at the audacity of that punk. A stupid person should at least learn to shut their mouth. I guess he was between workouts. And probably jobs.

    • @trollking6111
      @trollking6111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fat people, no less.

    • @Ravenousjoe
      @Ravenousjoe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      super cringe coming from the person using wind, and an internal combustion to push their boat in the EXACT manner as this does. Just another form of power.

  • @Cheese18372
    @Cheese18372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I love how people are calling him lazy while they are chilling in their yachts probably watching TH-cam on their bed

  • @LEOKHAN
    @LEOKHAN ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what a nice trip man..!! great build too! really enjoyed it

  • @Panster7
    @Panster7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that you got all kind of reactions from people

  • @DrunkAncestor
    @DrunkAncestor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    The guy calling out "LAZY" lol...
    The alleged lazy person in question: *literally built autonomous tug like a boss*

    • @kapioskapiopoylos7338
      @kapioskapiopoylos7338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      some of the laziest people in the world according to him, James Watt, Gottlieb Daimler, Rudolf Diesel, Carl Benz, Wilbur and Orville Wright, etc
      thank god we have such lazy and clever people

  • @SeanHodgins
    @SeanHodgins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    What a journey! You should definitely make a full size boat like Sripol's solar powered Jon boat, but autonomous.

    • @alexmikhael5061
      @alexmikhael5061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      full sized you get into REGristruitions... paperwork, right??? this is a simple ''tug'' of an inflatable float device..... lots less paperwork *I* would imagine ;) wink'wink_nudge'nudge ;) ;)

    • @planningahea8505
      @planningahea8505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      and do the transatlantic journey!

    • @norcaldrones5389
      @norcaldrones5389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You could put motors and solar panels on a SUP and not need to register or even just a hard shell kayak.

  • @TheGtech83
    @TheGtech83 ปีที่แล้ว

    WHAT A VIDEO... loved it, was always looking forward to another shanty

  • @mythcrab6047
    @mythcrab6047 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your point-to-point videos are so cool! All the videos are really cool but my fav are the solar autonomous adventures.

  • @k4dpf1
    @k4dpf1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Ya' know, I watch a lot of videos on TH-cam.....but this was undoubted one of the most enjoyable I can remember. Simply put, it was a real pleasure to watch from beginning to end. Thanks so much, Daniel.!!!!

  • @PlasmaChannel
    @PlasmaChannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    Ah, so there IS another design / science channel in Seattle. I'm eastside. Nice build brother.

    • @Kepler_2258
      @Kepler_2258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You should collab and make something lol

    • @manvstaco
      @manvstaco 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I love your channel! I'm based out of Silverdale area near by!

    • @jakejoyce5555
      @jakejoyce5555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@manvstaco Ey, I live in Silverdale.

    • @joshuawilcox1322
      @joshuawilcox1322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bruh there's so many TH-camrs near me😂

  • @boogiehasfun
    @boogiehasfun 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is one of my favorite rctestflight videos ever! i love watching him ride around on his boat for 20+ min :D

  • @nubletten
    @nubletten ปีที่แล้ว

    The power of sol is packing a serious punch.
    Excellent demonstration of what is possible with solar power.
    Imaginge this being scaled up to freight ships, ik it would either require tons of batteries or diesel as secondary for night, but still solar is rockin!

  • @Kalandro99
    @Kalandro99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    As non nativ english speaker I have never heard someone say "good for you" in a non sarcastic way...
    Amazing project!

    • @comradesoupbeans4437
      @comradesoupbeans4437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      tbf, as a native english speaker, i've barely ever heard it said genuinely either

    • @Jokl92
      @Jokl92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've heard it a lot from Canadians. It was strange at first but I got used to it 😅
      I would never say that in Germany though 😂

    • @dancevideo2
      @dancevideo2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a native English speaker I've seldom heard it, and never said it myself except to a child. A long time ago maybe it was more accepted. However sincerely it is said, from a stranger it may be heard to mean the speaker feels superior and entitled to pass judgement on the other person. Maybe it works in an area where there is a broad agreement about what good behavior actually is!

    • @bradley3549
      @bradley3549 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good for you!

  • @HeroSnowman
    @HeroSnowman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Take a shot everytime he says "uh oh, those might not have been parked there when I planned the mission"

    • @awaytodothings
      @awaytodothings 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And “something like that”

    • @STRA1GHTAHEAD
      @STRA1GHTAHEAD 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, a nice way to get drunk in under 40 min.

    • @AlfinoFr
      @AlfinoFr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dare I say, you gonna need to find a liver transplant donor, just to be safe.

    • @danieljenkins4213
      @danieljenkins4213 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But... I don't want to die...

  • @quarteratom
    @quarteratom ปีที่แล้ว

    If you ever take out the boat again, I'd watch gladly watch another trip, it was awesome. I'm up for repeats, you can make more videos out of one project.

  • @jimbagle.3939
    @jimbagle.3939 ปีที่แล้ว

    So, I just searched for this video to watch it again. This is imo is you best work on TH-cam. Thank you.

  • @jacobericsson9325
    @jacobericsson9325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    The songs really caught me off guard, so amazing, made me smile several times. What an amazing guy!

    • @ranekeisenkralle8265
      @ranekeisenkralle8265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here. Nice change of pace.

    • @speedy761
      @speedy761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree 😝😝😝

    • @Maimonizo
      @Maimonizo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      can someone refer to the original song ty

    • @speedy761
      @speedy761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Maimonizo wellerman

    • @raptor2265
      @raptor2265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Maimonizo Here you go: th-cam.com/video/UNVFEt5vkWc/w-d-xo.html

  • @nolanhenley3097
    @nolanhenley3097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Maybe I'm really wrong here, but those props look a lot like the ones on my Traxxas Spartan. Those might be meant for an Arneson drive which is a half-submerged, high-speed propeller. You probably want a prop like a freight ship or tug boat. Something worth looking into.

    • @peterzingler6221
      @peterzingler6221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Definetly bigger Props will Power pitch

    • @Pman353
      @Pman353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I don’t know much about hydrodynamics but in airplanes a slower rotation with more aggressive pitch is more efficient so I agree with your idea!

    • @ericfarmer3644
      @ericfarmer3644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@Pman353 It's all fluid dynamics in the end

    • @bwxmoto
      @bwxmoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ericfarmer3644 Yeah but air is compressible and water is not. I think smaller props might clear seaweed better too though or at least not get completely hung up in it.. not sure.

    • @SportSoulLife
      @SportSoulLife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@bwxmoto Water cavitates though. To get the same poweroutput on a smaller propeller it needs to spin faster causing more cavitation (well more scientifically you need to increase the pessure per square cm of propeller surface).
      A larger propeller at the same or if needed lower RPM will output more power, but for this you also need a suitable motor
      However power is not a problem here since both the tugboat and kayak are pretty much at their hull speed, meaning in order to go faster you need a less V shaped hull and a LOT more power to get the tugboat up on a plane. Same goes for the kayak. An inflateable hull will at a ceirtain speed (in this case 1.8 m/s) suck themselves to the water surface, creating huge drag. You need a rigid hull to go faster and a flatter hull to go on a plane.

  • @nickyscarfo5388
    @nickyscarfo5388 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The singing is on point🤣😂🤣😂 Great video doing my DIY jetsurf board hope to be successful like your project

  • @TomFirth
    @TomFirth 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great video! Fantastic work.

  • @LukesPersonalChannel
    @LukesPersonalChannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    Loved the sea shanties... Colin deserves a musical award for those. The solar autonomous tug boat was alright too I guess.

    • @jakestanbro959
      @jakestanbro959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am so here for the sea shanties!!!

  • @lads.7715
    @lads.7715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    “My computer is such a piece of crap.”
    Well, there goes THAT potential ASUS sponsorship….

    •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dont use Windows,use Linux!!!!

    • @user-nd3lm6nu6b
      @user-nd3lm6nu6b 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have an Asus laptop and it works fine

    • @cupofjoen
      @cupofjoen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He didn't use ROG laptop, that's why

    • @bradlarsen5483
      @bradlarsen5483 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Even ASUS makes budget crap.

    • @loganholmberg2295
      @loganholmberg2295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The laptop was sitting in the sun all day so that's probably why it was thermal throttling. I wouldn't be surprised if some parts of got hot to the touch from the sun. It probably wouldn't matter what model he used in those conditions but he probably could have saved himself a hassle by building a cheap sunshapde for it.

  • @lorrinrodrigueshs-bcp192
    @lorrinrodrigueshs-bcp192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A screamin' thumbs up! Stumbled, and fell into awesome today...what a ride! My mini Segway's range is only 10 miles... purist's entertainment analysis gives high marks across the board for production, content, presentation, etc...very sophistimakated, baby! Kudos!

  • @sprintershepherd4359
    @sprintershepherd4359 ปีที่แล้ว

    good shit mate . what a awesome nerd project . I loved every minute of your video
    youre very talented in so many ways . good on ya ! 👍

  • @rsquared9703
    @rsquared9703 2 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    I like how entertained you are. I’d laugh to see you talk to yourself in full conversation. Boat, boat, hey! That boat is fat, boat, boat, woah a rusty boat….

    • @cvic9842
      @cvic9842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he's a big kid, its adorable

    • @danielmahon1589
      @danielmahon1589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      that is just life with ADD

    • @PratimPatil
      @PratimPatil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      watching the video is so much more fun after reading your comment. XD

  • @waelkietalkie
    @waelkietalkie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    The fact its totally guided by GPS is allready amazing, but the tour of the shore line of the lake is even fullfilling , love this vid!

    • @HBosse90
      @HBosse90 ปีที่แล้ว

      there are giant yachts that can be driven on a gps waypoint guided trip. You could build a little boat, buy a solar panel, and program this into any little laptop you own. maybe even be able to use a phone app to plot/track the mission. its available to each and every one of us, he just decided to put it all together

  • @legendaryham1497
    @legendaryham1497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was so cool, glad I watched the whole thing
    Was fun watching different boats and to hear that song added more fun watching hehe :) and I thought it was just silly of ppl saying "lazy" meanwhile they spent big bucks on gas and ther ship "can't self steer"
    I love your builds, you worked hard on every minute,
    Was so inspired to build something of my own creation, thank you so much

  • @keukenrol
    @keukenrol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice and interesting environment to test your autonomous tug boat! Enjoyed watching it!

  • @thefittoaster1764
    @thefittoaster1764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    As an Aussie who has never been to the US, Seattle looks like a really cool place to live and/or visit. Especially if you do something like this.

    • @Burns11112
      @Burns11112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      That’s just typical high end port city stuff. Seattle’s not a very fun place to live.

    • @user-px3rg2mc3h
      @user-px3rg2mc3h 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's looks lovely from afar, doesn't it. Komo's Seattle-documentary is something you'd love to see then, th-cam.com/video/bpAi70WWBlw/w-d-xo.html

    • @skogen5357
      @skogen5357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@Burns11112 i feel that you can kinda use that statement on any mayor metropole in the us

    • @Burns11112
      @Burns11112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@skogen5357 I wouldn’t say ‘any’, but definitely many of them.

    • @skogen5357
      @skogen5357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Burns11112 yeah

  • @1.4142
    @1.4142 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    28:00 is the best song. So happy I found this channel today.

  • @gmarchionni
    @gmarchionni 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    loved every second of it.....the shanty are something special too!

  • @BeyondWrittenWords
    @BeyondWrittenWords 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    19:56 no paddle? You should have some sort of reserve propulsion, if and when the engine dies, those are very crowded water with both air and water traffic. You just can't float there and possible end up in a very perilous situations

  • @marcusdutra7091
    @marcusdutra7091 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Dude, this was epic!!! 8h in the water in an inflatable kayak loaded with electronics, sailing among big boats! Congratulations!

  • @cronuh6926
    @cronuh6926 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a good idea, love it. Good job mate

  • @asherael
    @asherael ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i've wanted to mount motors on the end of crutches for a kyak or canoe for years, but this sure is the glamorous version

  • @StrangerOman
    @StrangerOman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Just a random passing by. It was an amazing journey.
    I love how people call you out "lazy" or "getting fat" not knowing how much time R&D gone into this project. It's not like you can buy thing like this and just plug and play it.
    Amazing work and awesome content. Thank you for filming it.

    • @I_killed_that_beard_guy
      @I_killed_that_beard_guy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah i don't like when people calling him lazy. These things takes a lot of time and brain usage.
      As i always say mental tiredness > physical tiredness

    • @Ithirahad
      @Ithirahad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I wouldn't be surprised if these sunhorse things became commercially available at some point though, tbh.

    • @nonnymoose7005
      @nonnymoose7005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Seemed all in good fun to me

    • @122436Joe
      @122436Joe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@I_killed_that_beard_guy All said in good fun...

  • @L8P8
    @L8P8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Bro, did you invent a solar tug boat for a kayak and perform a sea shanty about it? How spectacular.

  • @milinmilan
    @milinmilan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the songs and I absolutely love the project and the mission! ❤

  • @CarlDidur
    @CarlDidur ปีที่แล้ว

    Super fun super satisfying! Nicely done!

  • @vincei4252
    @vincei4252 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    8:26 Wouldn't it be wild if that was AirforceProud95 coming in to land while rctestflight is waving to his fans on shore. 😀

    • @135christian1
      @135christian1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That'd be phucking amazing🙌🏽😎

    • @trylleklovn
      @trylleklovn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      30 - 20 - 10 - butter

    • @scottmad7940
      @scottmad7940 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I LOVE that idea but it might cause the internet to break in half and create a wormhole and we'd be toast. Soooo....fingers crossed. ;)

  • @Markfps
    @Markfps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    36 minutes?? Is it our birthday?? ♥️ Awesome!!! We didn't even knew how much we needed these songs lol
    I hope we can get them on Spotify
    This one might be my favorite autonomous vehicle episode. Pretty cool and everyone seemed so nice and interested

  • @AndreasBaumgartnerMUC
    @AndreasBaumgartnerMUC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This gotta be one of the best videos on youtube. Awesome!

  • @PuckLokin
    @PuckLokin ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE hearing ya go on about all the neat stuff out there. It's the best, lol.

  • @KILLA-J
    @KILLA-J ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm seriously fascinated by your work! Not only the build, but the execution of your goals - you just don't let all of the things that could go wrong stop you from embarking on these journeys! I teach "future engineers" at the local college and I wish they had the "can do" attitude you have exhibited over and over. I want them to realize they can do so much more than they are doing. I want them to experience the nearly 100% probability that every major achievement involves problems and they must have motivation to keep going and then they get to experience, to practice the holy grail of becoming a great engineer: "problem solving!" Be safe out there - keep going - and thank you for sharing your amazing adventures! 🚤👍‼

  • @misterzeak
    @misterzeak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I love the idea of seeing you do a solar(autonomous) boat from the scrapyard!

  • @briansmobile1
    @briansmobile1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    If I'm ever in Seattle, I'm hanging out with the sea planes!

    • @marktamparong8618
      @marktamparong8618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I sexually Identify as an Attack Helicopter. Ever since I was a boy I dreamed of soaring over the oilfields dropping hot sticky loads on disgusting foreigners. People say to me that a person being a helicopter is Impossible and I'm fucking retarded but I don't care, I'm beautiful. I'm having a plastic surgeon install rotary blades, 30 mm cannons and AMG-114 Hellfire missiles on my body. From now on I want you guys to call me "Apache" and respect my right to kill from above and kill needlessly. If you can't accept me you're a heliphobe and need to check your vehicle privilege. Thank you for being so understanding.

    • @pugnastic7272
      @pugnastic7272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@marktamparong8618 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭I'M HAVING A SEIZURE.

  • @dinointhetube7952
    @dinointhetube7952 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a brilliant video excellent work there man good little tug 👏👍