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.
@carolynbentley6892 жыл бұрын
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.
@AnAlaskaHomestead2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@clydedunithan78553 жыл бұрын
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.
@AnAlaskaHomestead3 жыл бұрын
They are pretty tough boats. Thanks for watching
@aspendell2096 жыл бұрын
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!
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
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. 👍
@dhornsbycultus5 жыл бұрын
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.
@AnAlaskaHomestead5 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful boat bro great video thx
@AnAlaskaHomestead Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@alaskahammeryukonvarietych67936 жыл бұрын
I love the way you have your boat setup. Aluminum is the only way to go in Alaska for a boat
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hammer. It really is they way to go.
@alaskahammeryukonvarietych67936 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure that I know what's in the box, looks like the same box we got for the cabin. Solar Panel
@DNazirs6 жыл бұрын
I asked about this on another viedo... Guess, I'm here for my answer! Thank you 👍
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
Ha you found it. Thanks for watching.
@thebshumate6 жыл бұрын
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!
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
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.
@tomscott39395 жыл бұрын
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.
@AnAlaskaHomestead5 жыл бұрын
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
@Trickson5 жыл бұрын
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.
@AnAlaskaHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick. Congratulations on your new boat. You will get a lot of enjoyment from it.l and hopefully lots of fish too👍
@JustMike2791 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@JustMike2791 we hope so too
@GHOSTMAATVs6 жыл бұрын
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!
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
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.
@HomeInTheSticks6 жыл бұрын
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
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
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
@CBsGreenhouseandGarden6 жыл бұрын
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! :-)
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
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.
@PatNetherlander2 жыл бұрын
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.
@AnAlaskaHomestead2 жыл бұрын
Ha it was a chainsaw mill.
@stymiesnerdly7716 жыл бұрын
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
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
The day after I shot the video I ditched the swivel. Much better👍 Good guess. Thanks for watching.
@marksparkplug77586 жыл бұрын
Thanks for update! Take care.
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark 👍
@joepa34326 жыл бұрын
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 .
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
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. 👍
@jamiehurtt35302 жыл бұрын
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
@AnAlaskaHomestead2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, river boats are a completely different animal.
@jamiehurtt35302 жыл бұрын
@@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
@AnAlaskaHomestead2 жыл бұрын
@@jamiehurtt3530 no I leave Taku for the jet boats😂 We go to my brother-in-laws for moose. He’s up in Fairbanks.
@eskimopie42254 жыл бұрын
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.
@AnAlaskaHomestead4 жыл бұрын
Nice score on the boat.
@dhornsbycultus5 жыл бұрын
A TV !!! To piock up all the sports from the lower 48.
@AnAlaskaHomestead5 жыл бұрын
I wish😂 Maybe if we ever get a bigger boat. We don’t even have TV at our cabin. One day maybe👍
@dremf846 жыл бұрын
Nice captain chair on the boat!! Cool vid
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andres M. The Co Captain is still up in the air if she wants one or not. 👍
@bhhacker4 жыл бұрын
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.
@AnAlaskaHomestead4 жыл бұрын
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.
@robertlemoine35003 жыл бұрын
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.
@AnAlaskaHomestead3 жыл бұрын
For never owning a bot before I still stand by what I said. This is a great boat and size for SE Alaska. 👍
@rile59605 жыл бұрын
I like your boat choice. Seems just perfect for your needs! Where were you raised in Oklahoma?
@AnAlaskaHomestead5 жыл бұрын
It is a great size boat for hauling lumber over. Grew up in OKC and Edmond. Graduated HS in Edmond.
@jwhittaker56876 жыл бұрын
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
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
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.
@goldhounder33426 жыл бұрын
My guess is a 100 WATT Solar panel! Good luck
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Gold Hounder. Solar is the popular guess. 👍
@zoltankristof65385 жыл бұрын
Nice video my friend
@AnAlaskaHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Thank you👍
@m.d.steele5856 жыл бұрын
You should do a Q and A
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
That’s not a bad idea👍
@aspendell2096 жыл бұрын
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.
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
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.
@aspendell2096 жыл бұрын
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.
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
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_6 жыл бұрын
I have seen videos of people using floats and towing their trailer across the water to where it is needed......
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
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
@GHOSTMAATVs6 жыл бұрын
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.
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
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.
@GHOSTMAATVs6 жыл бұрын
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!
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
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.
@timothyfoster75642 жыл бұрын
My guess is a cutting bait board
@jamesbohlman42972 жыл бұрын
Do you have a hand-troll permit?
@AnAlaskaHomestead2 жыл бұрын
I do not.
@RusticByNature6 жыл бұрын
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
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
Stained glass would be cool but socks would be too. lol
@Mrsnufleupagus6 жыл бұрын
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:)
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
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.
@dowopdodge8323 жыл бұрын
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.
@AnAlaskaHomestead3 жыл бұрын
😂 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
@redwood97412 жыл бұрын
Did you say what size the motor was ??
@AnAlaskaHomestead2 жыл бұрын
It’s a 115
@redwood97412 жыл бұрын
@@AnAlaskaHomestead they are great motors..friend has two of them on his 26 foot hewcraft..
@AnAlaskaHomestead2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been really happy with it.
@tWoforgamenot12 жыл бұрын
Hey
@AnAlaskaHomestead2 жыл бұрын
Hi Roger.
@tWoforgamenot12 жыл бұрын
@@AnAlaskaHomestead Hi :)
@Hooptierescue6 жыл бұрын
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..
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
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.
@richarddonovan83735 жыл бұрын
How do you avoid hit rock with a macyoutbord
@AnAlaskaHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Richard, sorry buddy I don’t understand the question.
@hao19596 жыл бұрын
Be safe
@onedawg084 жыл бұрын
Would a 27’ kingfisher boat be to large
@AnAlaskaHomestead4 жыл бұрын
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.
@onedawg084 жыл бұрын
My Alaska Dream ok thanks for the insight love the channel and everything y’all are doing
@AnAlaskaHomestead4 жыл бұрын
No problem👍
@AnAlaskaHomestead4 жыл бұрын
No problem👍
@dude999642 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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. 😂
@mickemike21484 жыл бұрын
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!
@AnAlaskaHomestead4 жыл бұрын
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.
@redwood97414 жыл бұрын
Do they have an alumaweld dealership in Juneau.??
@AnAlaskaHomestead4 жыл бұрын
No, one shop sells thunder jet boats. That’s the biggest shop in town and then a couple of repair shops.
@kelvinrobertson81153 жыл бұрын
Filet table .
@diversifiedacreshomestead1026 жыл бұрын
Good video brother, whatever's in the box I hope it serves you well.
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Buddy.
@theyarecomingtheyarehere.15506 жыл бұрын
What about a swamp boat?
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
They are coming, They are here. They are good for rivers.
@grousehunter676 жыл бұрын
Alaskan mill
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
Pretty good Steve. Thanks for watching.
@mimicolvin32004 жыл бұрын
Solar panel
@redwood97414 жыл бұрын
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
@AnAlaskaHomestead4 жыл бұрын
Ha that’s true.
@redwood97414 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian..were you at Kensington in 2014 working surface.
@redwood97414 жыл бұрын
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.
@AnAlaskaHomestead4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I did work at Kensington on surface. Start in the beginning of 2014. Did you work out there?
@tWoforgamenot1 Жыл бұрын
:)
@AnAlaskaHomestead Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@AnAlaskaHomestead :)
@tWoforgamenot1 Жыл бұрын
@@AnAlaskaHomestead I Am For You Too :)
@Rick_Sanchez_C137_6 жыл бұрын
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.....
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
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.
@SteveM07326 жыл бұрын
A year's supply of SF50 sunscreen.
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
That’s hilarious 👍 Thanks for a good laugh in the morning Steve M.
@stanpersful47232 жыл бұрын
crab trap.
@AnAlaskaHomestead2 жыл бұрын
Pot only east coast guys say trap.
@stanpersful47232 жыл бұрын
@@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
@oldtimeengineer266 жыл бұрын
portable solar charging station
@AnAlaskaHomestead6 жыл бұрын
Good guess OT. I’m getting a lot of solar guesses.