Launching Homemade Barrel Boat
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ส.ค. 2021
- We launched the Hunkerberry Finn for the first time with all the modifications this year to see how well it would float. The boat has 11 55 gallon barrels attached to the bottom for floatation and the top has a small cabin built out of .100 aluminum and whatever parts we could scavenge. We took this boat out on a windy day with just a 55 lb thrust trolling motor. Lets see how it worked!
Wife here: To anyone wondering, no. That wasn't me. The Beautiful Woman in the video is a good friend of Crazy Neighbour and ours. I'm pretty careful about not being on camera. Thank you all so much for supporting Steve!
Hi jess, please get Steve a life jacket for his birthday. :)
Thought for a second we got to see Beautiful Wife. I dont blame you for avoiding the camera. People of the net are cruel at times. Love the channel and how Steve is a very grass roots kinda guy.
She is the lady that was helping with your home in an earlier video, right? She looked familiar so I instantly knew it wasn't you.
Sure you have your Reasons. Stay Safe.
I doubt anyone who is on this channel would really say anything mean and would respect Steve's wife. And for the ones who do say something ain't even worth the time to worry about what they say . Fuck em
They have serious issues with themselves and projecting it on others ain't no sense worry about them.
Steve, you’re out there living your best life and we are grateful to be along for the ride. 🇨🇦 🍺
Step 2 boys
And he's making a shit ton of money doing it.
@@steves3760 I say good on him! Hard work being rewarded.
Seeing the Hunkerberry Finn sail off was a true Canadian Heritage Moment. What a beautiful sight.
Amen!!💪👍🤗Cheers and Beers from Iowa! Avast You Hunker Down Pirates! Yaaarrrr! tee hee! 'Step Twos' For All Me Mateys!!!🙋🚣⛵⚓
Red Green would be proud.
@@maineiacts 🤣
@@elizcc Thx!😆🚣🙋🏻♀
To beautiful wife’s comment on here; Mam, no thank you for supporting your husband. If it wasn’t for you and your continuous support, I’m sure Steve wouldn’t be as far as he is today. Steve is a amazing person and has amazing support behind him including you, crazy neighbor, his friends, and all of us subscribers who genuinely love and support Steve 100%. God Bless y’all and look forward to what the future has in store for these channels. I’m here till I take my last breath.
This is the silliest looking thing that I've never been more jealous of! Steve you never cease to amaze this is awesome lol
Thanks! 😃
Ha ha what a compliment
@@crazyneighbour2429 it's just not a good vid if you don't jump into the frame, arms outspread! You are my favourite part of Steve's channel!!
YOUR COMMUNITY IS SO PROUD STEVE❣
We are PRIVILEGED to call you our OWN❣
Sending Great Gratitude & Appreciation, Big Blessings & LOVE, Many Mercies & Compassion and All the Luck & Joy🍀
SS HUNKER DOWN FOREVER ❣
Watching crazy neighbor working on this warms my heart. This is by far my personal favorite new adventure. Cheers!
I’m not gonna lie, this has made my day. Maybe it’s because I’m stuck in bloody lockdown here in Melbourne, Australia, but this is just marvellous 🙌🏽 - thanks Steve, Crazy Neighbour and the crew. Just brilliant
Hey I'm in Melbourne too
We all camp vicariously through Steve’s adventures. Here in NJ USA and feel the same way as you brother!!!! Thanks Steve!!!!!
Down under is like a military lockdown...its coming to a town close by worldwide. Stay safe brother
Hello from Brisbane, Australia
Take your arms and freedom back aussies
If you upgrade to more powerful electric trolling motor look for one with the foot control steering. That way you can leave the back doors closed in bad weather.
Yep, this right here.
there is a sense of pride a person feels in a job well done....and the bag pipes was a nice touch, i love bag pipes.
Michael and BizSign might have a nice little side business going on there outfitting housings for pontoon boats. Great design!
Crazy neighbor is rubbing off on you! Keep the craziness coming…..well done. 👏👍✌️
This shocked me! What an upgrade! Congratulations to all who made this a reality! 🏅
4:55 ❤️ I wish your friendship with Crazy neighbor continues the same way .. and all other people joining in to make it more fun stay blessed forever .. so much positivity which is what makes us addictive to your videos..! Lots of love to Steve and crazy neighbor..
You are the worlds best neighbor. Reminded me what being a human is all about. Thanks Steve.
This ie the equivalent of kids building a tree house.....so, whose a kid at heart😘 A job well done 🙋🏻♀️🇦🇺
The things adults do to be kids again
Funny! Steve indeed also built a tree house on his property! He’s Tom Sawyer or Huck at heart.
@@Pixel2523 yes i helped build it
@@crazyneighbour2429 I thought it looked more like Steve helped you. ;-)
@@Walking_Death it was a joint effort wink wink
Michael is an absolute legend.
100%
i want to party with him
I gotta say, i had a few too many step 2's tonight. I left my car , walked from work and made it home safe to watch this...it's good to feel positive and than see this video from Steve.
I'm not sure which neighbor is crazier-Crazy Neighbor, or Steve! You both are nuts, lol! Hunkerberry Finn is the perfect name for that raft. Michael the sign guy is a true craftsman. That cabin is beautiful.
You Got yourselves a UFO. Unidentified Floating Object 🤣 Hunker Boat sets sail
There's one in my toilet!
If he has sex on it you could call it an O.D.P. Offshore Drilling Platform
@@joesmith4222 Now That's Funny , Good One .. 👍👍
Great work. As a suggestion could consider side retractable outriggers for more stability on windy days
My thoughts exactly. I want to watch Steve’s adventures for many, many more years! Add a little width and flotation for a safer and more comfortable experience.
Thanks for reminding that amidst all that goes on, Life ain’t too bad when you find the simple pleasures. Good luck on all the upcoming sailing adventures. Can’t wait to join virtually. 👍
I too, love watching the adventures of Steve. With a media pollution of bad news, Steve offers us a great escape.
Oh Here we go! I am so excited! My only thought is that the pontoons won't hold up the weight. But! I don't care! Success or fail ...or anything in between.... I love it!!! Go man GO!!!!
Man I wish I had friends like you. I love seeing all the happy people in the video. Cheers.
This is fantastic! I love what youre doing Steve, truly inspiring. I really felt like I didnt know what I wanted to do with my life, but when I started watching your videos I realized it doesnt matter as long as I can get outside camping, backpacking, get on the water. You and your channel mean so much to me.
great comment!
Lovely sentiment that I share. ❤
Amen brother I agree with you 1000%! I don’t personally know Steve Crazy Neighbor or Beautiful Wife but I would do anything in my personal power for ALL of them.
True, it makes us not compare with millionaires but be happy and content with what we have and how we can make the most out of an ordinary life.. which indeed becomes an extra ordinary experience.. I am never the one to compare with riches but then after facing betrayals we go into competitive mode which could lead to unhealthy lifestyle and we miss to enjoy along our journey..
+1, I have done more camping since watching Steve's channel. It is much more inspirational than any of the more hardcore, bushcrafty folks, who only do these epic trips. It's about not the gear, not the location, not the length, just about going and doing it.
Love the videos; love the boat; love the adventure. That is a narrow waterline, tall boat that rides high on the barrels and will have lots of weight up high once the solar panels are in. PLEASE CHECK THE STABILITY. Not the tippiness but ultimate stability: whether it will flip. If it were me, I would consider an outboard barrel on each side to widen the waterline beam; you could even mount them a couple inches above the water so they don't drag underway but would prevent a flip.
Good luck!
@Timotby Lyons. Exactly!!! I was thinking something along the lines of catamaran style barrels, maybe smaller? But definitely a emergency Life Boat with a extra motor,came oars and PFDS! I think the back/ transom sits too low..I personally would not feel safe in that tub lol! Sorry, but I fear for their safety. I love that these guys created this, but modifying seems more important before a maiden test of two weeks.. Weather, being weather as in Winds....err..😬😬😬 I want needed about putting a short keel under that sucker but maybe it would be in the way, and guess the barrels might serve..I'm just a silly gal, but I enjoy watching building projects and how they work...I was once a machinist,, and I love the Water...kayak for now..( sit in kind mire stable)
Thanks for validating a concern!🚣⛵🛳👍🍺🍺🙋
Yeah, that center of balance looks awfully high. It'll be great on flat water but any kind of real waves would probably flip her right over. I second the suggestion about adding some outriggers, although that might make her too wife to trailer easily. Just be careful, Steve!
They could be hinged to fold up in transit I guess
You could add a retractable centre board like a sailing dinghy.
Remember that they're only sailing her on a river where it's mostly extremely shallow. I'd be surprised if there's even room for this boat to capsize in most of it.
OMG...I am just blown away by the quality of the work that Biz Signs did on this thing. It’s amazing. I want one!! :-)
It would make sense to now build pontoons, but with bulk heads and some could also be used fo storage . I am thinking maybe electric drive motor on each pontoon and batteries stored in the pontoons.
@@kevins1927 food for thought there!
Man that's awesome. Can't wait for the river adventure, I absolutely loved the last one. I wish you fair winds and following seas.
Cool beans!! Can't wait to see the 2 week excursion!!
I am actually in happy tears!!!!! Honestly in massive tears of joy! Great music...made me cry more! I love what you do and Who you Are!!! Stay strong and motivated!!!!
An actual boat!?!! Steve and Crazy Neighbor built a boat! Awesome!
If we all had a friend half as great as Glenn
He's the crazy neighbor we all want, unlike the crazy neighbor I'm stuck with.
Man this is Awsome, this year has been big for Steve, a nice new bus, and a new boat, I really cant wait to see both grow as time goes on. This channel is a gem
Yes it is! Good ole down to earth crazy stuff going on all the time
How many of our dreams you are living my friend. We are getting to live them out through your videos. Thank you so very much
That is a beautiful cabin. Amazing work by BizSign. Lotta people worried about a lot of stuff, but I love that boat. Can't wait to see her really underway.
Looking forward to seeing you and crazy neighbor enjoying the solitude of nature!
2:12 So do u guys want to send it?
Crazy neighbour: excuse me??
Steve: FULL SEND.
That boat is the biggest eye sore. I FRIGGIN LOVE IT!!! 👏
The confidentiality asserted ‘it’ll float’ has the ring of - not sure if it’ll float right way up, or upside down, but it’ll definitely float!
This made me smile ! Steve you are truly living your best life, carpe diem!
Been watching these boys for years going on their crazy adventures. Strange to see them something so elaborate and calculated, but still good old fun camping spirit.
Aww, man, that was perfect...right down to the choice of music...just perfect! Congrats, Steve, and thanks for the video.
Excellent use of Joe Laurence’s music at just the right time!
Your videos on both channels has really helped me get through the nightmare of coivd. Thanks for what you do Steve. Hopefully someday I'll be able to donate a step 2.
Man steve I am looking forward to this! I still loved the original boat though! Such a great adventure!
Steve, CN, friends and the new boat. What a lovely Sunday surprise. Thanks for sharing. You are the best.
Wonderful to see so many helping with this boat build. Looking forward to the first adventure traveling with it. Thank you for the wholesome content always.
I love the boat! BizSign did outstanding job on boathouse. Truly sweet 👍🏻
Pure Majesty, a work of art!! Crazy Neighbours porch detail is the icing on the cake :) Well worth waiting for, but hell, now I have to wait for the big sailing/camping/beaching episodes.
Because safety is obviously a priority here.
Wow it really has transitioned into an awesome craft. I cannot wait to see the footage of the river journey. They are always my favorite videos of the year. We used to float camp the Colorado River when I was younger on my cousins Pontoon Boat amazing memories.
Love how you kept the missing piece off of the bow, as you intended to, for homage to where it all began!
Yes!!! I had no doubt! Well done to the whole team who made this happen. Thanks Steve, this made my whole day 👍
I love crazy neighbor's certainty: "It'll float" and float she did.
His real name is Archimedes, he knows this stuff.
@@dennisyyyskfhdsgasdj ha ha
We all need a Crazy Neighbor in our lives
His real name is Leonidas he knows this stuff
@@khaimrajbacchus8317 I got a crazy neighbor. It's called my crazy wife!!!!! Actually, she would officially be called my Bat Shit Crazy wife!!!!!'"
Awesome Steve, I love it. Im living vicariously through you.
Steve and Crazy Neighbor makes My Dreams a REALITY!!!
Yay!!! The HUNKER DOWN looks awesome!!!! Love the flag😊
That thing is sick cant wait to see some more adventures.
Like sinking with steve
Saw crazy neighbour pop out of the garage and knew it was going to be a good episode!
Great music during the launch! Really set the tone of the boat/raft adventure!
Glorious!
Thanks Nick! It needs to trade in the trolling motor for a 6 pack 440 in the wind though.
@@SteveWallisStep2 🛥💨💨
@@SteveWallisStep2 Put a sail on it and you'll cross oceans. Great job to all concerned.
@@maxmac7845
great idea a sail would be perfect
Hi Nick I need to correct Steve it needs a 440 6 barrell I know you know the differance
That is by far the coolest looking barrel boat I have ever seen! Michael is definitely a master of his craft. Can't wait to see this year's boating adventure!
Glad to see the white chair again guys.
Great job to all who was involved! Love this channel and of course camping with Steve! Always makes a smile and thank you in advance for letting others be a small part of your journey😃
For a homemade boat that thing looks legit! I can't wait to see videos with the boat.
Filling the barrels up with spray foam might be a better solution and it would not buckle; plus if u puncture a barrel it would still float!
Good idea. I would not trust this on a major body of water at all. Underpowered and cobbled together on a major river is not smart. Fun maybe, not smart.
Most excellent suggestion !!
They had a bad experience with spray foam in an earlier episode.
Huge CONGRATS to y'all fine folks for the major accomplishment (it would be major to me anyways lol) and for putting one great big notch in the belt of improvements of the Hunker Bunker Barge! She looks good to me, Steve!
-John Wayne Bear of Wilson County, Tennessee 🇺🇸
Another great Step2 video. Thanks Steve and all the crew for all the hard work.
3:09 crazy neighbor let's slip with the "F" BOMB!
🤐
I look forward to your videos every week! They really give me a sense of relief and relaxation to my week. Thank you for that steve. Cheers 🍻
She's a beauty Steve. The sign shop has done an amazing job. Well done everyone Crazy Neighbour, beautiful wife.
This is an amazing show of Canadian's in our natural habitat..
Well done Steve and team!! Clicked as soon as this popped up I'm so chuffed it floats. Thanks for the wholesome vids Steve we need more people like you in this world 👍
Ahoy! First time I've heard/read "chuffed", had to look that one up.
Well have a good day, I'll be moving along then.
Digging the floating boat! Digging the bag pipes. You need some fender bumpers and more cleats to tie it down.
Looking good but safety first, be safe...! We could not live without your channel and a safe Steve. :)
Excellent work! I might suggest a life preserver or two just in case you spot an iceberg. ⛴ Well done to the whole crew!
Great first run!! I am excited for you Steve and I'm sure you can't wait to go on the first trip!!
Well done to you, 'crazy neighbor' and the team from BizSign!!
absolutely awesome! i think the river raft one step beyond (well thats what im referring to it as 🤪) is nearly ready for anything cool that you can navigate down!
very well done to everyone involved! 😊
I feel part of it. Thanks for this Steve.
Can't wait to see Hunkerberry Finn on some epic river camping tours !
Awesome Steve! Looks amazing. Can not wait for the adventure to come. Great work!
The music is perfect.
It was Joe Laurence, he's a friend of Steve's. He's got a channel, check him out.
It has kind of mil surplus / post apocalyptic vibe, like you torched the roof off a wrecked ship and plonked it on there. I like it!
Can't wait to see you out on the boat, Steve.
I was not expecting the bagpipes in that song. Really works!
Cant wait to see the journey
I think I am seeing Beautiful Wife cameos in these, and that is pretty cool. Can't wait for seeing official plans for this vessel.
Timothy Benedict I notice beautiful wife too. Hopefully we’ll see more of her in the future.
Yes definitely looks like she was chilling in the corner
I think that was her
It is not
That’s not his wife…
Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer are REVIVED!!! Awesome vid brother, keep inspiring us Steve and God bless, cheers from Ontario!!!
I’ve never been more pumped to see someone else do something so cool. That is awesome.
You will be sadly missed Jess. Although we never met, and i think i can speak for everyone when i say we feel as though we were there with the both of you, through camping with Steve videos. Now we will be there for Steve, however that may be. Rest in peace Jess.
Hope you have a capsize plan just in case! looks top heavy
I might of cried a little when the guitar kicked in in the send off. Congratulations!
I will be watching for you every time I drive over any bridge in Alberta from now on!
BizSign: Oh hello what sign would you like us to make you?
Steve: A boat cabin....sign thingie
Just went in for a magnetic sign for the bus, then I got upsold
@@SteveWallisStep2 please, please, please, do a video on how all of this came about. A sign shop building a boat cabin has to be a great story!
@@tryingtobebetter4334 it's out there, I've seen it, maybe you missed the notification.
@@chuckrobinson599 I’ve seen bits and pieces. I am thinking like for a grand reveal movie that kind of takes it from beginning to a nice three to four day trip end with crazy neighbor. Just wishful thinking.
@@tryingtobebetter4334 there's a river trip coming up. The last one was great. Just Steve and Crazy Neighbor, on a raft on the river, being Steve and Crazy Neighbor. I envey Steve having a friend that good.
This has to be the worlds first luxury pontoon boat, fantastic.
Some of the most wholesome content out there!
I’ve noticed a small percentage of negative comments in this comment section which is good because
A: Steve’s content is reaching everybody including the negative nancies!
B: Those sad negative people are getting to witness the life they wish they had and can take notes on what it’s like to be a genuinely nice person (like Steve)
All jokes aside, thank you Steve for brightening my life! You do an amazing job at what you do and you’ve inspired me to give it’s go myself once I get my camera sorted out and fixed 👍
Some people are only happy when they're miserable, or spreading their misery.
You're boat really looks rad Steve! A more powerful engine and maybe some insulation in the cabin and you all are truly ready to rock and or roll.
Now that's entertainment!
Mazel Tov on this step of the boat build! Keep on improving and sailing with each version.
Steve great job with the boat inspired me to make my own !!!!
Are those 50 gallon drum ?
I’ve been anxiously awaiting this video. It really came out great.