Tiny House Boat Build: I HAVE A HULL (and emotional damage)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.พ. 2024
- After three months of trying to build a tiny house boat from scratch, I'm finally on the edge of making some extremely satisfying progress: finishing the construction of the hull. I cannot wait to flip this thing over and start building a little house on top, but first, I have to finish putting the hull together (while trying to avoid emotional destruction, if possible).
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About me: I decided to jump on an opportunity to buy a school bus for $1000. After 2.5 years of building and a couple summers doing bus life, I sold the bus and began building a tiny house boat from scratch. My hope is that with a couple years of practice building under my belt, I can do a bit better of a job this time and build something that actually floats 🤞
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Boatbuilding is always challenging. The only unfixable mistake you could make is to quit. Things will work out if you persist. Don't put time stress on yourself. Us amateurs simply don't know. May You Stay Well and Happy
Emma, I have built 5 boats from plywood construction. You are doing a fantastic job on your boat. I applaud you for taking on this project. Keep up the great work!!
Shout out to neighbor Dave! Dudes an MVP.
Emma, WHEN IT IS TIME TO FLIP THE HULL. I suggest you reach out to some local towing companies. Send them pictures and tell them what you want to do. They could easily and safely flip it using their boom truck. To them it would be just like flipping a very light car back on its wheels. I bet they would even put it in the trailer for you at the same time.
First off young lady you are doing a great job and I'm impressed how you stick to the task at hand. I have built several boats, some from plywood, cedar strip , skin boats and even old school jon boats. If you start to get overwhelmed stop, walk away and relax. Then think of remedies or solutions to your current problem. For example when hanging those side planks making a couple hooks from some scrap plywood would have come in handy. Screw the hooks to the inside of the transom and the bow boards. That puts your plank at the proper height with very slight adjustment. You set both ends up on each hook and bam its very close and hands free now. Every boat and most projects I have built I did by myself. I live in the country and dont have close neighbors and I hate asking for help. Dont get discouraged as long as you are accomplishing something daily you will finish. We are all looking forward to your completed little house boat.
I am not criticizing im just trying to save you alot of struggles. When building a boat think outside the box. Just remember there are no square corners on a boat. Again you little lady are doing fantastic work.
The thicker boards and notches were a happy accident that ultimately made your boat stronger. Nice job! You're doing great.
For the "out of square" issue, the big test is when you measure diagonally from front left to back right; that measurement must be equal to the measurement from front right to back left (basically draw an X across the bottom of your entire boat and the two lines of the X must have same length. If they're not, it's out of square.
Super suggestion! Another method probably more for shorter distances is using pinch sticks
Emma I have watched your journey from the bus to pickup and now the house boat, I am impressed with your boat project. You should be proud of yourself. Stay positive, you'll get there.
thank you!
👍👍👍 Proud of you Emma . Sometimes it does get frustrating but , you can always double check the plans . The hull is just about complete and the rest of the build will be easier . You have will be building on steps you have already taken. All the best, Hal
Where is the neighbor when you need him? While you may not accomplish a great deal each and every day, I am amazed at your perseverance. I suspect, for no reason yet, that moving from a bus and house to small boat with a small deck may give you claustrophobia and you will be building a larger version... I built a 12' X 16' deck with a metal and clear plastic roof on it all alone after retirement. I used lawn furniture, saw horses, crates and concrete blocks, bricks, and various size clamps to hold pieces in place and level until I could drill a pilot hole and screw together.
Weather is a crap shoot in the short term, the weather scientists can tell you exactly what the weather will be in 50 years, and may get a bit close for tomorrow, but have no idea about two days from now.
You keep under estimating your ability, and you always do fine, just remember every thing does not have to be perfect to work correctly . You are doing a great job.. The boat will float.
Emma, you're doing an awesome job here. You may think you're going slow but I am so impressed with your progress. You go girl!
😊😊
i've just found your channel, but it's now definitely my new binge-watch one, and I'm full of admiration for your work and perseverence
You got this😊you can do it😇😇
Well done Emma I love watching you …. You Don’t give yourself enough credit. You are doing a fabulous job!😊
When you’re using epoxy, your joints don’t have to be perfect and tight. Thickened epoxy can be used to fill any gaps.
Bravo to you and congratulations on what you have achieved so far. It is no surprise that you are becoming discouraged and it's because you are doing a two person job by yourself with not a whole lot of suitable boat building equipment to assist with the build. So give yourself a break from the pressure, and maybe plan ahead to get help from someone else like your wonderful neighbor, for the bigger tasks to make it easier on yourself. You should be proud of what you have achieved so far. Well done!!
Hey Emma, you're doing well! As other's in the comments, I have also built several wooden boats with various methods. Be sure you really take your time to complete the waterproofing, finish, and everything on the hull before you flip it. It is WAY harder to work on once it's the other side up! Once you are ready to flip it, I would really recommend building a solid wooden frame to set it on while you complete the top-side, instead of just putting it straight on the trailer. Trailers move and they're hard to keep steady and level/etc. Have fun!
Looking good.
Proper ambient air temperature is necessary for the endothermic reaction of the polyester resins and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (the catalyst) to occur, which is how the resin hardened up. Really at least want to be in the 60°+ temps for use of FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastics), the resins.
Great work Emma! At this stage, if you haven't already got one, get yourself a small block plane, a sharpening stone and sharpening jig. You won't have to worry about cutting any angles on the edges of sheets etc. just hang em over a little bit and plane them off flush. It will make the work soooo much easier, and more accurate.
Don't see a failure as a major setback... but as a learning point to grow and to get better. You're doing great.
Awesome you did good. It is time for your happy dance. Very proud of you it's a big job and you are handling very well. Be safe and see you next time 🚢🫶🐼
Girl!! Cheering you on as I saw you get all those pieces in place 🙌🏼👏🏼! You never fail to impress ❤
Looks great! Keep going, focus on one task or step at a time, and occasionally sit and reflect on how much you've accomplished or how great it will be when finished. All the ups and downs are part of the experience and you're doing great!
WTG clever lady. ❤
I admire your honesty. I also admire the way you have mastered the art of trimming with the circular saw. That is not easy!
The progress is amazing!
thank you 😊
Awesome Emma 👌 👍 😘
I have been watching these videos a far amount of time and I feel all the fancy good wardrobe is just slowly turning in to work wardrobe.
Emma, watching you build your houseboat actually makes me happy. You together with your awesome smile are a mental health improving combination. Your optimism & perseverance is so wonderful. Besides that you look so adorable in your sweater and sweat pants as a ship builder with wood chips/epoxy in your hair. Thank you for bringing so much joy in our life’s and lots of success with the next phase of the build. Greetings from 🇳🇱👋
Great job Emma, love your videos. Amazing what you have achieved.
Great video Emma
You have matured so much since the bus🎉🎉 you're diong awesome ❤❤❤
You have all the right in the world to be proud of yourself! I know a lot of people who would have no prayer of doing what you have done and mostly by yourself.
Precision matters. Imagine that.
Looking great Emma
Keep up the good work
You have got this 👍 👍
Great job staying focused. Impressive how much you do without help.
Looking great. 👍.
excellent job you are doing great
I’ve watched you for 10 minutes and I am hooked!
I've seen people make cuts across plywood to make bending easier. After trying the fit, fill the cuts with epoxy glue, this stops the spring force on the sctews.
Nice work! You see, it's coming together.. Accuracy and a little grinding can give you satisfaction guaranteed. It's a bit challenging because of the nature of construction and of the size.. When you build something, consider that it will grow heavier and heavier with every piece added. The whole thing is big and will require some lifting device to turn it around. Luckily you can build yourself a pair of small gantry lifts with chainhoists for this purpose. =) It's not difficult to make. The hull doesn't weight a ton, but probably too much for 2 persons. Since you tend to go "solo" most of the time, that would be your best bet. After use you can disassemble the gantrys and reuse parts for other projects. Cheers, Emma, keep on, never give up!
The plans should have had another framing member where it curves at the front to allow you to screw it down better
The progress looks good
You should go a bit easier on yourself about the gaps and tolerances. That epoxy you're using is incredibly strong. It's like your secret cheat code. That epoxy can fill gaps, fill holes and smooth curves like you wouldn't believe. Having said that it looks like you've got yourself the makings of a pretty cool boat. 🤙
Your doing a great job Emma I know professional builders who have to redo there work so keep up the good work
Your smile at the end with what you've accomplished so far was amazing.
You are amazing. Way beyond my skill and dedication.
Emma, so happy that you are pursuing your dreams. Although I started following the bus but I’m happy to follow the boat. Looking forward to your final result.
thank you 😊
Still doing great. Again, perfection is the enemy of good. Boats dont need to be perfectly square to float. Gaps are going to happen, an you will just fill them with epoxy an hide them with paint. That board you cut wrong will just become a seat bottom or cabnet side. As long as you moved the project forward an ended the day with as many digest as you started the day with, its a day to be proud of.
thank you 😊
Wowza Emma!! You rocked that hull. Strong work. Now for the next step. What is the next step? LOL
Great job young lady! Keep it up. We can't wait to see your first night anchored out cooking dinner. 😜
You had quit a clever idea to correct your mistake! Proud of you!!! hihi
Emma , don't t be so hard on yourself. It is amazing what you have accomplished so far. Dealing with curves and compound angles is difficult and you're figuring it out. Keep on it and be proud of yourself.
Doing great! One thing about boats Help is a Godsend due to size Just to help hold the panels in place while you fasten them To measure distances like the length of a bend etc boatbuilders use adding machine tape You can get it at places like office depot Mark one end on the tape then mark the other end Then transfer that to the board you will use You are turning into a shipwright :) You can use a compass to scribe one piece next to another
Awesome Emma, you have a Hull🎉🎉🎉 I applause you for building a house boat. Not an easy task for people w alot of experience and you doing so great. Congratulations 🎉🎉❤❤
I thought maybe it might be a better idea if you take up the router and take half of each one of the plywood, the 1 on the 1 side and 1 on the other side on the edge about a 1/2 inch in then slide the plywood in over the other piece of plywood and then that would be. A lip that will contact both of them. That will help you make the bend and it you could always seal it.
Good luck building your tiny house boat build
Seeing your excitement from your accomplishments is so satisfying. Keep up the great work . I look forward to each new episode. You are one of my favorites!
thank you!
Incase you need to draw to objects together Boat builders use the technique quite often A Spanish windlass is a device for tightening a rope or cable by twisting it using a stick as a lever. The rope or cable is looped around two points so that it is fixed at either end. The stick is inserted into the loop and twisted, tightening the rope and pulling the two points of the transom toward each other Not sure if you will need it at some point But, posting it incase you do One way it is used is flat bottom skiff builders they shape the 2 side panels attach them to the bow stem then they bend the panels around a center mold with the windlass get the bottom the way they want it Then, attach the bottom Yours is different But, to give you and idea
what a cool neighbour.... :)
Been building boats since I was a child love watching the process I subscribed to your channel and I'm looking forward to see your houseboat
alright emma you made it through the emotional damage and you have a hull! woohoo!-david fron arkansas-take care of that knee!
I think you just finished the hardest part of the whole build, and extremely successfully. Congratulations!!!
It's true. You really ARE a boat-building goddess.
Pat yourself on the back, Emma!!!
Cute, talented, clever and tenacious -- you'll get your boat put together beautifully and done right. Congrats on this first big milestone acheivement!
You're on your way to becoming a true craftsman, whilst remaining completely adorable and truly inspiring.
Cheers!...from North Vancouver
You should fiberglass the hull and apply epoxy barriercoat before turning it over
11:15 Did you watch the video?
@@hansc8433 I did but missed that…
I was doing some further thinking about your build and thought of some of the cuts you might have to make. A device you might want to consider is a contour gauge or duplicator. My first learning of them was in the copying and making moldings to match existing ones. I know there are a few types and sizes . Lowe's and Home Depot have them and I'm sure there are a number on the Net.
awesome work, life is always a learning experience.
When your skills improve you can move on to learning how to use a Planner, either hand or electric. There are different types for different tasks. then you can work towards getting your joints Millimetre, 32nd perfect.
Great job looking good. I may try this in the future if you don’t lose your mind by the time you’re done lol
Building Godess for sure
That knee though ...... OUCH
Emma,
Are you following the Tally Ho build? I'm sure there is plenty of people in your area that would happily volunteer a day or two to help you build.. Just a thought 🤥
Awesome job Emma.
Was totally distracted by that beautiful classic 4runner in the background! 😍
Do not allow perfect to become the enemy of good. Enjoy the journey - because I am.
Hi Emma, You have a Hull, way to go. I have been following you for a long time, when you first got the bus. You have finally learned , there is a reason that things need to be done the certain way. You should be very proud of yourself. Cheers m8, have a nice day!!!
Please don't ever stop building things!😁
maybe build 2 more supports to hold the curve of your bulkhead looks like it would be the easiest fix
Agreed...I would install supports across the curvature of the bow of the boat hull...making the placement of the plywood less stressful.
My girl wsup making good progress ❤❤❤❤❤
Every time you say "Hull" I hear "Hole" and my mind keeps imagining it's a Hobbit Hole you're building.
Your drive and positivity is inspirational!
You know, whenever I play it back I also hear "hole" and it drives me crazy
Great job Emma 😊
Your router notched method is actually stronger by alot so call it a win.
Dang fine job. Perseverance! Best, jim
young lady you are very smart my hat is off to you big David black mountain NC
Hey Emma,
You're doing a FANTASTIC job! Having followed you since start of the bus build (despite not knowing you in person) I actually am PROPERLY proud of ya..
Well done! You're doing unbelievably well!! (Seeing you notch out the 1x2 planks on the fly I was VERY impressed!! + The boat will be a LOT Stronger now! So all good!!) 💪😉
Have a great week! 👍❤️🏴🇬🇧
thank you 😊
@@EmmaBuildsBirbieyou're very welcome! 😉
Nice hull . . . great work. Thank you for sharing 😊
There is nothing You can’t do, Amazing Young lady
You’re nailing it Emma!
You are doing an amazing job... I am looking at what you're building and what I can understand from the plans, and it makes me want to build the same but 3/4th or half it's size, so to scale it all down to almost a sleeper boat, when we finally get to move... Thank you for showing where to get the plans, I have the link bookmarked, and will buy the plans when the time comes. So good job on both fronts, the build as well as showing people like me they can do this too!
Frustration aggravation
In the end Equals satisfaction
And fun so keep your head up you're doing a great job
The easiest way to check if a large structure has become a parallelogram, is to take a piece of string and compare the length, corner to opposite corner (like a big X). If the distances are not the same it is out of square.
Good job! I think it looks like it’s going to be great.
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Also, I wouldn't worry too much if you don't have those bottom joints perfectly tight. Once you fiberglass the outside and flip it over, you can pour epoxy into those joints. Then you can use strips of fiberglass over the joints on the inside. It'll be bulletproof.
Awesome!
Hi Emma, for bonding you should thicken your epoxy with colloidal silica, it wont drip on horizontal surface and job will be easier.
Duck tape your tent poles together, weight them with sand bags or fasten to flat boards if ground stakes won’t go into the soil.
Great job Emma. More amazed every step of the way. Keep moving forward. You've got this.
Just don't let it get the better of you. Walk away and come back later. The snow crushed my greenhouse. So your still doing good 👍👏.
Good video! Congratulations!
Proud of you Emma, have followed you for long time, very impressed how you challenge yourself , wonder what your brothers think of this project . Lucky neighbour having you next door , brighten his day too . GO GIRL!!