20' Aluminum boat and why it's great for Alaska (SE 3 EP 14 2018)

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

I run a 16 foot AllWeld up here in interior Alaska. I like it because it is easy to get unstuck alone when running up a mud or gravel bar. 60 HP Four stroke with prop and jet unit, so can run deep and shallow rivers. With this setup and the prop, can easily haul 600 lbs of moose, 2 people and camp. We also have a pry bar and rope come-along for getting unstuck on interior AK rivers. We use ours for transportation so always running with ear plugs, so loud is not a problem from our perspective.

[@carolynbentley689]

Can’t wait to see you get a sawmill with the beautiful wood you get on shore. It seems it pay for itself very soon.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you

[@clydedunithan7855]

Great videos! You're living my dream. My Alumaweld is 25 yrs old, still going strong, looking good and catching fish. My guess is a solar panel.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

They are pretty tough boats. Thanks for watching

[@aspendell209]

Speaking of your camera, one of the things I really appreciate about your videos is when you just pan on the beach with no background music. You can really 'Hear the Quietness'! It's obscurely rare in our society to be in a place where you can actually hear only the waterfowl 1/2 mile away and perhaps waves lapping on the shore from 500'. How many of us can even go a whole lifetime without ever experiencing this? Sure, it's not for everyone, but you 2 have definitely found your own Oasis there. Thanx for sharing with the rest of us!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you Aspendell. Now that I know at least one person likes it maybe we will do it a little more. I’ve been wanting to do more nature stuff but been busy lately. 👍

[@dhornsbycultus]

I really enjoy what you're doing, and how you're doing it !!!!! At 74, I'm a tad late to start living the dream. And, thank you for your service.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you Dave. That’s exactly why I stopped working early. We had enough money to survive but will never be rich. We are however rich in experiences and having the time to do what we want while we are semi young. Young at heart at least. 😂 Have a great day Dave.

[@northernsurvivalbackcountr4986]

That's a beautiful boat bro great video thx

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@alaskahammeryukonvarietych6793]

I love the way you have your boat setup. Aluminum is the only way to go in Alaska for a boat

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Hammer. It really is they way to go.

[@alaskahammeryukonvarietych6793]

I'm pretty sure that I know what's in the box, looks like the same box we got for the cabin. Solar Panel

[@DNazirs]

I asked about this on another viedo... Guess, I'm here for my answer! Thank you 👍

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha you found it. Thanks for watching.

[@thebshumate]

You said reefs out the ying-yang... lmbo! I loved this video. It broke up the pattern, and shows us how important each tool is in SE Alaska. You don't just have a boat to drink beers and wake board; it's a massive tool that gets work done. Great video, and I can't wait to see what you do with that box....hehehe. let's make some sawdust yo!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I’m going to start saying yin-yang more often. That boat is a workhorse but you can drink a beer on it every now and then. lol Good guess on the box.

[@tomscott3939]

safety first. you cant have enough back up anchors. I like your boat multi purpose nice!!! we used old tires and made a ramp to park our boat and keep it off the rocks. just a idea that might work for you.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Tom. I don’t know if you seen our trailer to the island video. If you haven’t. Give it a look. This is how we pull our boat out of the water in the winter time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKuiZdqhbFpd80

[@Trickson]

More boat videos. Just picked up a 2001 20’ Alumaweld intruder and hoping to take it out of Whittier port here once I make sure everything s good a reliable for the big water. Your videos of your boat are an inspiration for sure.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Patrick. Congratulations on your new boat. You will get a lot of enjoyment from it.l and hopefully lots of fish too👍

[@JustMike2791]

I sprayed flotation in the boat I built. It's super quiet and unsinkable with twin screws. Worth every penny of extra expense and time.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

We are buying a larger boat and I thought of having it foam filled. The down side is if you need to have any welding done it will set the foam on fire. Definitely makes for a quite ride.

[@JustMike2791]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead I can guarantee you won't regret it. The odds of you needing any welding done are slim because you have experience and knowledge of your local waters. The water slapping on the side of the boat and it sounding like a Caribbean steel drum is a noise my wife will not abide. Happy wife, happy life. Good luck with the larger vessel. I hope you enjoy it for many trouble free years

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

@@JustMike2791 we hope so too

[@GHOSTMAATVs]

I forgot to add, good call on aluminum. When we started camping, we bought a small fibreglass cuddy cabing. Eventually we ended up settling at a camp with a beautiful, big (17 miles) but rocky lake. We ended up selling the fibreglass boat when we started camping there and went to a pontoon. Nice having a 21x8 deck that can float in just inches of water. With the decking on your boat, you could always rip up the carpet and coat the wood in floor epoxy with grit added to make it non slip! Cheers!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Good point with using some epoxy. Yeah, aluminum is the way to go if you plan on doing anything other than just fishing. Thanks for watching.

[@HomeInTheSticks]

Nothing beats an aluminum boat brother, fished in one for years!! Good info brother on why and how your rig is setup!! Bet that's a solar panel in that Amazon box!! Be safe bro!! Dan

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Why good morning to ya Dan. Yeah They are great boars. Hope all is doing well in your neck of the woods. Solar is the popular vote. Thank for checking in and have a great week. -Brian

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Solar panel is my pick. That is a nice boat ya got there. I would agree with aluminum over fiberglass. Looks like you got a few things to get done in town while your waiting on the weather to break. I will be watching sir! Have a great day buddy! :-)

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks CB. It’s true even when we hang out at the in-laws house there is still work to be done. Usually maintenance. Solar is a good guess.

[@PatNetherlander]

I HOPED it was a portable sawmill. Cause I KNOW you could use one! But sizewise I guess it be a solar panel. GOOD choice, but I still hope you also go with wind-power! You’ll need the latter in winter.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha it was a chainsaw mill.

[@stymiesnerdly771]

I'm guessing some sort of mobile solar charging setup. As for the captains chair, by all means, ditch the swivel mount & anchor the seat more securely. Neat boat! Good setup

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

The day after I shot the video I ditched the swivel. Much better👍 Good guess. Thanks for watching.

[@marksparkplug7758]

Thanks for update! Take care.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Mark 👍

[@joepa3432]

The package wow that can be a tough one no idea but if I had to guess it must be something to make your life easier living out on the island thats just my guess not a specific item unless you wanna give a small hint .really do enjoy your videos love your channel thank you for sharing your home with us .

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks for watching Joe Pa. I kind of chucked when you said make life easier. I wish it did but this is a fun tool that involves a lot of hard work. 👍

[@jamiehurtt3530]

Depends if you wanna run the shallow coastal rivers as well ..I think an 18-20 ft wooldrige alaskan jet boat is a great day runner for small coastal river and saltwater adventures

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yeah, river boats are a completely different animal.

[@jamiehurtt3530]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead You guys ever go up the taku moose hunting or Berners bay? I used to run a trap line up kowee creek back in the 70s .caught a few wolf ,marten amd wolverine up salmon creek reservoir back when the old flume used to ve around I was raised up there back when they had housing .I think they shut upper salmon down around 85 or so

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

@@jamiehurtt3530 no I leave Taku for the jet boats😂 We go to my brother-in-laws for moose. He’s up in Fairbanks.

[@eskimopie4225]

Just picked up a 20’ John boat and trying to learn all we need to know for safely running these rivers and where to start.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Nice score on the boat.

[@dhornsbycultus]

A TV !!! To piock up all the sports from the lower 48.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I wish😂 Maybe if we ever get a bigger boat. We don’t even have TV at our cabin. One day maybe👍

[@dremf84]

Nice captain chair on the boat!! Cool vid

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Andres M. The Co Captain is still up in the air if she wants one or not. 👍

[@bhhacker]

What a small world. I live in Juneau and have just sold my 1984 bayrunner. Looking to upgrade to a stryker, looked up reviews and saw this. Where did you get it!? Ive been searching all over the net trying to find a stryker that i want to get. Unfortunately the closest one ive found for sale is in Washington so far. Would love yo pick your brain about this setup if you had some free time.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

He Joseph, I bought it in Juneau a few years ago from a Coast Guard guy who was PCSing. There was another one for sale at the time but this was the better of the two. I see Hewescraft for sale a lot in town. For what we are doing the only downside to our boat is not having a hard top. We have to put wood on our rack every winter to keep the snow off of it.

[@robertlemoine3500]

I am pleased about the boat program,as usual a fine job Brian .VEIWERS HI I have no affiliation with Alaskan Homestead.I just enjoy the atmosphere they create,let’s help build this channel ,all we have to do is like, subscribe and comment a little note,it’s FREE for great content.Peace fellow babies.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

For never owning a bot before I still stand by what I said. This is a great boat and size for SE Alaska. 👍

[@rile5960]

I like your boat choice. Seems just perfect for your needs! Where were you raised in Oklahoma?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

It is a great size boat for hauling lumber over. Grew up in OKC and Edmond. Graduated HS in Edmond.

[@jwhittaker5687]

out board vs in board that is the question /lol lol /which is prefered by most alaskans / and ps im still jealous lol lol lol what a great life you and your wife have/ have a great week

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks j Whittaker, you have a great week too. Oh, I would say outboard unless you have a riverboat, no props or if your boat is too big for twin outboards then you have to go inboard.

[@goldhounder3342]

My guess is a 100 WATT Solar panel! Good luck

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks for watching Gold Hounder. Solar is the popular guess. 👍

[@zoltankristof6538]

Nice video my friend

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you👍

[@m.d.steele585]

You should do a Q and A

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That’s not a bad idea👍

[@aspendell209]

It sounds like you will eventually need a way to pull your boat out of the water there on the island. The easiest would probably be a 2nd trailer. You could back it into the water with your atv, then winch it out with the boat, once you have an electric winch. This would surely be easier than hauling a track system out there. But could you imagine trying to haul a trailer out on the back of your boat, LOL. You might need some help with that one ;) Don't worry about how fast you are going, just make steps in the right direction. Oh and put some big balloon bush tires on the trailer.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Aspendell, you nailed it. Keep watching. Next month we are going to have a helicopter sling load our second trailer over to the island. We didn’t get it in time for this winter though. Thanks for watching.

[@aspendell209]

Sweet!!! The hardest part will probably be pulling the boat back into the water. You will need some really solid anchors out in the water to pull against. Looking forward to it.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Aspendell thanks for reminding me. I want to get a hitch for the front of the ATV. I need to get back on Amazon. lol

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

I have seen videos of people using floats and towing their trailer across the water to where it is needed......

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I’ve seen guys ratchet strap the trailer to the boat and just drive with it attached. My wife is not down with that idea though. lol

[@GHOSTMAATVs]

I'm gonna guess solar panel for sure! Hey, quick question..... What camera are you using? I really like the depth of field it gives.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

It’s the expensive Canon 80D. I also bought it to photograph the wild life and it is also good for video. I got a lot of people guessing solar.

[@GHOSTMAATVs]

dang! I have the 60D, it shoots great video but unfortunately doesn't have autofocus :( I wish I would have waited for the 70D sometimes. Cheers!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yeah I was looking at the 70D and then I walked into Costco and there was he bundle package. Sold! I really like the depth of field it gives. I’ve got a 50mm I rarely use. I should break it out a little more often.

[@timothyfoster7564]

My guess is a cutting bait board

[@jamesbohlman4297]

Do you have a hand-troll permit?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I do not.

[@RusticByNature]

A lot of people are saying a solar panel so to be different am going to guess a stained glass window or maybe some socks. LOL

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Stained glass would be cool but socks would be too. lol

[@Mrsnufleupagus]

As a guy that makes a living from renovations, your description of the dimensions is awesome!! Not much a guy could get out there with that boat. Have a great time in town brother, stay safe:) Oh my guess, if it's not sunshine and Spring warmth in that box, they messed up the order, lol:)

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

We almost boat an 18’ boat and I’m so glad I spent the extra money for this one. Hey we do have sunshine and 50 degrees. It feels like amazon sent spring time with the box.

[@dowopdodge832]

Oh you mean you passed up a chance at that 40 foot Cigar boat? How about a 20 foot powerboat with a Blown Hemi engine ? Just Kidding. One trip in Alaska with that and they would be calling you Flipper. Like Aluminum. Sturdy is the way to go. Seriously though, if you were to get a different Aluminum vessel, what would it be? Possibly a landing craft style like Captain funk? ( Any relation to the Captain and Tinnille? ) Just thought I would ask.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

😂 I’ve I had money to blow I’d get a 2250 Stabicraft Ultracab WT. Those boats are basically unsinkable. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4uaaJWhjZaKrZY

[@redwood9741]

Did you say what size the motor was ??

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

It’s a 115

[@redwood9741]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead they are great motors..friend has two of them on his 26 foot hewcraft..

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I’ve been really happy with it.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

Hey

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Hi Roger.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead Hi :)

[@Hooptierescue]

My big question is don't the saltwater kill the alumminem or is treated. Or mixed alumminem. Cause here longisland we have ton rocky beach on the north sure. But south sure it the best beach's around..

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

matt brugger it’s treated and we washout the inside of the hull and the outside as much as we can. (Winter is harder to do) when we come in to town we wash both the boat and flush the outboard. Hope that helps.

[@richarddonovan8373]

How do you avoid hit rock with a macyoutbord

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Richard, sorry buddy I don’t understand the question.

[@hao1959]

Be safe

[@onedawg08]

Would a 27’ kingfisher boat be to large

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

A 27’ Kingfisher is an excellent boat. The downside of a large boat is it’s very difficult to beach a boat like that without getting it stuck. You would need to drop anchor and take a dingy to shore. That makes loading and unloading anything very difficult. If I won the lottery I’d love to have one or a 27’ Wooldridgre.

[@onedawg08]

My Alaska Dream ok thanks for the insight love the channel and everything y’all are doing

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

No problem👍

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

No problem👍

[@dude999642]

There's a big difference between your all-WELDED thicker aluminum boat and a RIVETED thinner-aluminum boat (like they use in Minessota for walleye, for example). Your boat is tougher, fortunately. Not all aluminum boats are created equal.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That is the truth. We had a leaky riveted boat at the mine. Always having to scoop water out off it while we were in it. 😂

[@mickemike2148]

But, but, there are aluminum boats that have flotation material in the hull that removes most of the noise! So the Lowrance does not give you a depth reading at speed? Let me guess that the sounder is mounted port side of the motor!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yeah They do and that would be nice. No it’s on the starboard side but it’s closer to the main motor. Thank the hummingbird. I could get rid of the hummingbird and move the lowrance over but it works good enough not to mess with it.

[@redwood9741]

Do they have an alumaweld dealership in Juneau.??

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

No, one shop sells thunder jet boats. That’s the biggest shop in town and then a couple of repair shops.

[@kelvinrobertson8115]

Filet table .

[@diversifiedacreshomestead102]

Good video brother, whatever's in the box I hope it serves you well.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Buddy.

[@theyarecomingtheyarehere.1550]

What about a swamp boat?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

They are coming, They are here. They are good for rivers.

[@grousehunter67]

Alaskan mill

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Pretty good Steve. Thanks for watching.

[@mimicolvin3200]

Solar panel

[@redwood9741]

Using an Amazon box and have us guessing..not fair..lol..My last order at Amazon was a trail camera.( 8 inches by 5 inches 4 inches thick.).box was 3 foot by 5 foot and 10 inches thick..lol

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha that’s true.

[@redwood9741]

Hey Brian..were you at Kensington in 2014 working surface.

[@redwood9741]

Hey I was just going to say I learn how to cook crab on a process boat around Dutch..crab was boiled 12 minutes..I move to POW..every one here boils for 8 minutes..but learning to steam them for 8 is the best for taste for me..also their is a Cajun trick..once the are steamed put seasoning on them and then put ice over them..it will draw the seasoning into the crab meat.Other thing I learn from a friend that came up was that raw crab can be frozen with out cooking it as long as you butcher it first removing the gills and guts..I didn't believe it at first because it seem like it would be a lot cheaper for process boat to just freeze rather than cooking..but contact the state and they said freezing raw works just fine..well let me know if I know you.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yeah I did work at Kensington on surface. Start in the beginning of 2014. Did you work out there?

[@tWoforgamenot1]

:)

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I’m excited to get the new boat. I’ve had a great time with this boat but after 7 years I think it’s time to move on.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead :)

[@tWoforgamenot1]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead I Am For You Too :)

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

I like the boat.... spotlights are always a good idea. Room to haul wood? You shouldn’t publish that kind of information, everyone (me included) will want your help moving their stuff about, like being the only guy in the unit with a long bed pickup.... In the box? Mail order bride, French poodle, for your dog.....

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha that’s the Army life. Moving people around on the weekend and going to get your haircut from the barracks barber. A poodle for Gunner. Now there’s an idea.

[@SteveM0732]

A year's supply of SF50 sunscreen.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That’s hilarious 👍 Thanks for a good laugh in the morning Steve M.

[@stanpersful4723]

crab trap.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Pot only east coast guys say trap.

[@stanpersful4723]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead Yea. I lived in Florida for 5 years. lol Other than the fishing, it was not so great. And I'm a KY Hillbilly so they don't know anything but crawdad rakes. LOL

[@oldtimeengineer26]

portable solar charging station

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Good guess OT. I’m getting a lot of solar guesses.

[@moneynfast]

Solar panel