A Tiny Houseboat Walk Through

Updated Video Here: • Updated Tiny Houseboat... A detailed walk through of the houseboat on Jordan Lake, NC. This video is primarily for those who want to rent the boat.
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[@DarrenEck]

There are many comments on the bed, please withhold judgement until you look at the updated version at 9:20 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5y8p6aHgr9-pck I have made many improvements, including putting the base on drawer slides and using magnets. Now less than 20 seconds to convert. My design goal was to have a sofa with a comfortable seating depth and height, and a queen size bed. I have never seen a futon or jack-knife sofa that has achieved this, they always need some pillows behind your back so you can sit up straight. Thanks for watching!

[@screaminlordbyron7767]

Darren Eck nice work on the bed that's really slick now!

[@pamm2230]

Suggestion to check the location of the carbon monoxide detector with your local fire department.

[@art4lumley]

😂😂👌

[@emilymcallister4615]

Darren, I am building a very similar design right now and trying to figure out where to put my steering. What component are you using to flip out from the wall? Or did you build something? Thanks in advance! Love the steering recessed into the wall!

[@DarrenEck]

@@emilymcallister4615 I Built a box to hold the hydraulic steering system that folds out. Good luck with your project!

[@littleangel5101]

I saw the young lady who bought this and lives on it. I’m impressed with her. Look her up. Her channel is the houseboat girl.

[@futball24]

Talk about bazongas.

[@SynicalBeats]

I found this channel after I found hers

[@MrHSIE]

Well done Darren. A great little video. Well thought out. I’m not in or even near the US. I’m in Australia but have plans to one day own my own tiny house boat. Thank you for taking the time to show us around and produce a wonderful 101howto on use and design of a tiny houseboat.

[@DarrenEck]

I am glad you liked it, good luck on your project!

[@lennyp4782]

Its a nice boat and I would enjoy staying there for a weeks vacation but... No , you did NOT remember you were anchored. Lol

[@earlinggarrison2526]

Can't imagine renting out a beautiful boat like this with so many nice bells and whistles. I never thought I'd say / write this, but the majority of people are just plain too stupid or too careless.

[@Willie_MN]

Nice Boat! - Your Racor Fuel Filter is upside down! The Plastic Bowl should be on the Bottom. Add a Hose to the drain and it will allow you to drain any water that comes thru the fuel system. The filter will perform better too! ;-)

[@billbye2427]

beautiful house boat; you might want to rub a little bar soap on the bed sliding wood parts. it will eliminate the friction.

[@DarrenEck]

I put it on rails, and made improvements. You can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5y8p6aHgr9-pck

[@kirkw1740]

Cool little house boat but that bed looks like a pain in the butt.

[@peggyt1243]

Gee Zuz TV and stereo. What is it about tech toys that men find so fascinating. You buy a boat to get away from that shit. It is a tiny box on pontoons. Why does this guy point out every minute detail. I lasted until the 4 minute mark.

[@therobbyk85]

Great boat. But I think they could have spent less on the back slash and more on the cupboard doors.

[@geoffnason1428]

bwahaha build your own boat and do the cupboards how YOU want, lots of negative comments but im betting this boat is a LOT NICER than what the people complaining about things have, oh tats cause they dont have one,so tired of people got nothing nice to say and yes im not saying nice things but im making a point , i think his boat is really nice and would be great to have, when its said ill comment and laugh my butt off cause i know its coming

[@gangelone999]

I didn't know Ricky Gervais had a boat

[@tomjones1967]

Beautiful boat. Definitely motivational! Cool videos.

[@econodeals]

That bed design is a joke

[@robinl4975]

How amazing! I could easily live there, maybe have it a little bigger, mostly to have a little bigger kitchen, but other than that i think it’s amazing and well build :) Edit: that backdoor screen was something i’ve never seen before, perfect to have for a nice summer breeze :)

[@moonbellybaby6238]

What did this cost to build?

[@aportilla007]

Excellent little house boat.

[@flpirate45]

That would also be great with wheels as a trailer. I love it. Thanks

[@LiveThatAdventure]

Hey Darren! Is the boat still available to rent?

[@ArthurBrinkman-c5z]

There's got to be a better option for the bed. Way to much effort to slide it in and out. Otherwise it's really very cool!

[@Gabez82]

Brian Keith Null There’s this great piece of furniture, it’s rather new but it’s called a Futon bed. They mustn’t have known about it.

[@naughty4478]

I don’t care how hard is to pull the bed down I’ll totally would stay there all summer long 😊❤️❤️

[@futball24]

It looked so easy and awkward.

[@SuperGeoff70]

What is the rental, I'm not sure I heard you say, but nice little hose boat, by the way the people that are complaining about the bed are most likely people that don't camp or do out door things because I doubt they would have a problem I just don't understate are people so lazy now days they can't take 2 min to fold out a bed great vid good job on the house boat

[@kjsfl386]

geoff nason No...the people mentioning the bed know of better ways to have a bed away from home. Or they want comfort since they're on vacation. Or they are trying to help him keep it rented by fine tuning his offering. It's an awesome boat and this IS the comment section.

[@JJoy-bk8yr]

geoff nason It's because there are so many videos of home-built campers/vans/schoolies/etc that have a nifty system where the couch has tounge and groove slats under the seat. You grab the front of the couch and pull forward. Then you see how the slats are alternating - every other slat moves forward with the front of the couch while the rest stay in place. It's like telescope and becomes a queen bed frame in about 5 seconds. Use the back cushions to fill in the "mattress." That's why everyone is saying there are faster/easier systems; not to be mean, just give a helpful suggestion. (Btw, in most cases. before you expand the telescoping couch, you tilt it up and get the bedding out; that part is often the same.)

[@art4lumley]

@@JJoy-bk8yr futon bed

[@fabianm1948]

This is NOT a queen size bed and there are much better ways to convert

[@lululuna1224]

Geoff, what about seniors or disabled, back issues etc. etc. that want to rent a house boat. Spend time out in nature and the water to get a change from the humdrum. Are they lazy cause they would leave the bed up? I maybe right that your thinking no (at least I hope). Maybe people want to enjoy as much of the time they have outside. It did take a bit of time to put together and take down. I wouldn't want to have to do that everyday and no harm leaving it down (unless you vacay with more than two people).People that would leave the bed up are not necessarily lazy.

[@sherry866]

He looks exhausted already from pulling that bed out, doesn't seem very efficient for an older couple but it's a nice place

[@suzitagroom2869]

Awsome. I just love this houseboat. My Dad would have loved it. He is in heaven.

[@Wakenbakefool]

Ugh pulling my hair out ...dude nobody cares about spices and electronics and coffee making .....just show the cool stuff already ,good grief

[@georgegwynn2616]

Great video of your hard work, I'm jealous but happy for you too

[@mishasolar]

Can I get the info on how to rent this?

[@DarrenEck]

Just go to tinyhb.com

[@michaelscialpi2379]

First of all, nice house boat build and design. Now for the bed: even with the updated video, it’s one of the poorest and most user unfriendly designs I’ve seen. The portable generator also seemed extremely loud for such a small, self-contained unit.

[@beckymorris8102]

I like ur boat

[@p.r.9219]

Well thought out boat.. except for two things. #1 that couch bed. #2 Cabinet above cooktop is too low & should have a 12v RV exhaust hood. 🤔

[@ryankibler7973]

Why do solar control screens all look like 1980s handheld video game graphics?

[@stylz1]

Sounds like he Airbnb's this thing out, which is a brilliant idea. EDIT: Saw in the description that they do indeed rent the boat.

[@dougeldredge]

brother, im in chapel hill, this boat is cool,, is it free to park on the lake?

[@DarrenEck]

Yes, you have to pay $7 to park though.

[@amypoucher9620]

I love this house the most out of all of them I am going two have to tell my husband that the tiny house is out and the tiny boat house is in even throw he said no two the Tiny house in the first place. I have 11 years two warm him up thow.

[@sethwatson8952]

That's really nice, looks well built. I think I'da popped for a little more space, dedicated to a real bed though.

[@richardtear8602]

Good job I love the way you did the walkthrough.made me feel like I want to rent from you awesome representative.thank you.

[@TheSpiker4sure]

Wait, can you back up I'm confused as to how the TV remote control works. lol. Ok, calm down, I'm just poking at you for fun. Nice detailed run thru of your sweet little houseboat. Great weekender.

[@SheriffofYouTube]

Darren this video is very well done, your boat is amazing. keep making amazing youtube videos, this was really nice to watch the finish on the boat and the details of this video are fantastic. Happy Rentals! genius fyi... be sure to get a massive deposit! if they undock and float away. as a new boat captain! i think this video is such a high level, you will have as much success marketing your ideas as the product you are featuring

[@shadydave6036]

go to sliding slat frame Use what you have and not deed to move that nice big back rest as much $50 fix Simple easy is what you want for your clients And Cheep Fix Oh ya A Super job thank you I can see this boat in Northern Michigan fish pull on land and deer hunt from the sofa

[@kevinmccarthy8746]

VERY SMALL FREE BOURD, any bad weather ?

[@purpleshatter9565]

Well done Love it! Been planning our little house boat for some time and yours is among very few that capture the size and functionality/needs that we had in mind :] Thanks for the inspiration

[@sohoztheband6691]

Dear bro.. I need one like this.. How much it cost??

[@Bluesidian]

Does he come with the boat? asking for a friend lol.

[@claybornlewis276]

From the way he showed us every piece of the boat I thought he was gonna show us his underwear in the drawer too getting the bed down is. A pain in the ass. I would not want to go through that have to put that down and put it backup just to go to sleep. I think the boat is too tiny. I would not rent that boat it's just too much trouble for as i'm concerned

[@JaneDoe-ng3zm]

By the end of a long day I'd be to tired to fool with that bed and just camp on the floor in a sleeping bag

[@perryreasch1499]

go outside and cast your line out and go fishing

[@yeoworld]

Everything was great until he deployed the bed. Sorry but too cumbersome

[@skippy2752]

Just found this. Great little boat. You did a great job. Question does it have pontoons? or is there another way of it floating. Very nice build.

[@imhappyandyou.4003]

Very nice tiny houseboat thank you for sharing!. If I had the money I'd buy one in a heartbeat!. If I can ever afford one of these little gems I'll be calling you real quick lol!.. Nice build and thanks again for sharing. 🙏🙏🍻

[@Timesradical]

What is the make and model of this house boat?

[@ToddHunt-i6v]

Very cool. Really nice layout.

[@ldmorr3717]

When you open the closet door it kind of helps if you point the camera in there because we can’t see what your eyes are seeing!

[@johnnytidoyjimenea480]

Si ping lacson Patay na. So enjoy your day.

[@Fabgonecarcamping]

Awesome boat house.

[@virvich]

Really nice 😁

[@tombroder9815]

just finished 2 years of planning, drawing, researching pontoon house I will begin to build spring 2019 launch spring 2020..

[@deborahaichele8829]

Tom Broder Good Luck

[@vitozingaro6319]

if i need do all that to sleep , i don"t sleep no more

[@gloobalist]

lol

[@flashbamf0771984]

Dude just make it a loft roof with bed upstairs you tanning bed isnt worth it

[@lavalleyforce]

...more volume-

[@robertsmith1860]

Audra B - More Cowbell!!

[@gigadee]

there is a cabinet just above the stove not smart

[@gurzair998]

Putting a gas burner beneath a cabinet is a disaster waiting to happen. Even if it's a metal cabinet the contents can get hot enough to ignite. IBCC requires at least 18"'s from counter top to bottom of cabinetry as a standard. This is otherwise a good looking houseboat. Many times builders are unaware of the dangers they create because either lacking in thought or execution.

[@bobg1685]

Fairly creative, I'll grant you that.

[@johnmcclintock8004]

Nice little h.b. for 1 or 2...The bed "system" needs a bit of tweaking, (especially for a girl).. But overall, good job, guy..Thanx !!

[@DarrenEck]

Yes, I did tweak the bed, put it on ball bearing rails and used magnets for latches. You can see it at 9:25 of this updated video:kzbin.info/www/bejne/qovOpnufbsd9hKM

[@clambert2020]

Great video. Very nice way to present your rental. Good job. Plus...thanks for the list of accessories and links!!! That was very helpful for my build.

[@williamfowler8924]

A little slow on take off when anchored. Love that part. Reminds me of me at times. The whole boat is amazing. I rather owen something like that than rent a small apartment anytime!

[@EddAteMyBacon]

Lol it was funny the amount of time it took him to make and unmake the bed

[@Пётр-щ3ь]

Кровать какая то сложная. Надо ещё проще сделать

[@jamesknaack]

Love you design! Thanks so much for the detailed tour. Very inspiring for those of us considering a build with similar parameters.

[@DLJG1]

Cute little houseboat! I think a futon with storage underneath would be easier than the couch/bed system shown here.

[@tomanderson3007]

Very neat, sir! Can you tell me what pontoon boat you used as the foundation for this build?

[@DarrenEck]

It was a 2009 Beachcomber 24 foot pontoon, then I added a middle toon from another boat.

[@dougeldredge]

i tent camped at jordan, for yrs

[@derrickzupf7559]

dang. he didn't teview how to use the light switches... how would anyone know what to do on this technological spaceship of the future?

[@Bluesidian]

Did you see that look of death he gave her after she told him he was anchored? wo.... no nooky for you for a month! LOL.

[@Nimbus495]

What body of water is it on? What’s max speed? Cruising speed? Fuel consumption? Range? Engine?

[@ronsmith1364]

Been nice to see under sink and next to fridge storage space. Could you put tiny casters on the bottom cushion so the bed could roll out (another latch into floor to lock it in couch mode) All in all pretty tight build. How long could you stay on the lake with out going back to resupply? How far can you travel on a tank of gas? Maybe a trolling motor and battery for backup propulsion? thanks for sharing.

[@DarrenEck]

Ron Smith , I plan on putting the bed on drawer slides, but I can't find the right size yet. I can stay on the lake as long as I want, we have a marina to fill the gas and propane, everything else runs on solar.

[@EddAteMyBacon]

The best boat i have seen well done

[@markmullins9037]

Everything seemed nice except for the bed concept

[@tysonflatt]

The bed portion had me like, wtf

[@rayforsythe5533]

Hello, GREAT BOAT... I live in Asheville nc. Would be be interested in building one for us??? Thanks Ray

[@billygames7107]

Looks sweet. I would put solar panels on roof and use that room for fishing stuff, like live well or just more deck room.

[@resilient4637]

Billy Patterson it's got solar he shows the charging @2:01 and shows panels in time frame 8:00

[@billygames7107]

Robert utley right, I would put the on the Roof

[@shauna5466]

Very hard to hear you...

[@mitchshobbies9834]

how much would one cost? Or how much would it cost if you wanted to design something like that for yourself? Thanks!!

[@NikolasWasHere]

Honestly.... My favorite boat video... Id retire on this one.

[@miked3168]

Azeroth Assassin i wouldn't, too small and junk looking inside

[@mariettak.harris9323]

If economy is so great why are Americans living in 8x10s unbelievable or is this for what use to be middle class? And where do your clothes go in storage, this is cute if you dont stay at home much.

[@pamelaranney9932]

Your carbon detector needs to be low gas sinks....also if those gases get into bilge below ...explosion....

[@emelen123jamesula2]

Small wind mill is nice. Slight breeze and you are charging. About 99$ in Canada in Canadian tire store.

[@paolabueso]

Beautiful houseboat! Thank you for sharing this.

[@heru-deshet359]

He calls it a tiny house boat. I call it an uber party boat.

[@jimmarplediy2024]

Excellent instructive video.

[@DarrenEck]

Thanks!

[@asleptir]

Toilet sink is the best of the best I've ever seen!

[@jayortiz5895]

The gas burners shouldn’t be under the cabinet.... very dangerous

[@Johnwillbegone]

Now we'll work our way down this side of the boat. He backs up 2 inches. Hilarious.

[@evansmall1426]

Great boat! The cabinet directly over the stove's flames seems dangerous however. 🔥

[@meandyou2469]

Like it. The bed well.that one not for me at my age. Sorry I didn't see the up grade one.

[@cn9630]

I am a fellow North Carolinian, and am in love

[@shanebeaudrot777]

I love it. What is the length and width of the houseboat? What would I be looking at in costs to build a similar houseboat? I live in Florida and we have a lot of lakes that I'd like to camp, fish and nature watch in a houseboat. I'm not sure were to begin.

[@theacase8738]

Pretty nice if you are strong and agile enough to manage the bed. Otherwise looks good.

[@DarrenEck]

Thanks, The bed looks clunky, but is it not too bad.

[@colinvanful]

i would have just bought a caravan and stuck a pair of pontoons under it , i have had more than a few bed setups in things i have lived in over my life but this one guy made me think i would never have slept if i had to do that every night !

[@shamsielangel3470]

I would love to rent your tiny house boat! how to I go about reserving it?

[@EasyQueue]

Wow! What a lovely houseboat. Thank you for sharing this. Enjoy your day!

[@1biggun712]

Nice little Hobo boat!

[@staceystory3695]

Nice