Building a Bridge to the Boat Cabin - Pouring the Footers

[@beelerfamilyfarm]

33:26. Me too backhoe. Me too. It’s cold out there.

[@rick_b8s]

Glad you are sticking to the yacht build. Keep up the high quality (both vid and build) Cheers!

[@paulprigge1209]

I suspect he already has bookings out to the end of the year if not beyond already. Pretty cool man with a plan well he and his wife.

[@andywindy]

A suggestion, Mike, is to Install Anderson Connectors (175 Amp) onto all of your vehicles, wired directly to the battery, and keep an extension lead with the same plugs on each end with each vehicle. Then, when you need to start one in poor weather conditions, you can simply plug another vehicle into it with no crocodile clips, starter packs etc. To worry about! I have seen this in use here in the UK by roadside recovery operators, a lead from an Anderson connector on the rear of their truck to Crocodile clips on the client's battery, the weak link being the battery connection. One use a year for each vehicle would make it worthwhile. They even do panel mounting ones, so no dangling leads to get caught in compartment doors etc.

[@ewood88]

Always good to see a Capt. Kleeman video on a cold Monday morning.

[@joebradley7595]

Spreading gravel is so good when you remember the chains!

[@GIANTDIGGER]

Good morning Mike and everyone! Have a nice day ❤

[@daneclark3161]

I like the very precise way that you place and tie off your rebar!

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

Morning Mike! Great video and yes, a good cement truck driver is worth his weight in gold! Over the years I've found that fabric under a new road is also worth it's weight in gold. Neighbor across the road, put in a brand new drive, a 1/4 mile long drive, 20 years ago. We put fabric down and it hasn't been re-graveled since. A few years back, I put a new septic system in for one of my church members. When I dug the ditch across his 1948 installed driveway, the 57 limestone gravel was pushed down in the soil 36 inches deep. Another neighbor put in a new drive just a little bit down the road from us. Told him about the fabric, he didn't put it in, and I know he's put gravel down on it at least 6-times. You can buy a lot of fabric at $29 a ton for limestone gravel. Look'n for ward to the next episode! Lee

[@CaptainKleeman]

No need for fabric when it's rock six inches below the surface 👍

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

@@CaptainKleeman Yeah! Forgot about that! Not like that here! Dug a 12 feet deep hole in the back yard and never hit a rock! Lee

[@Bman2020]

The man with many talents is on the go as always many thanks for sharing 👍👋🇨🇦

[@Richard-C]

good progress Mike and great video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@juliesoane7399]

Mike, it’s taken me a long time to realise that the ‘cinema’ in the back of the tri-axle cab is a reflection in a window. 😳🤪🤣🤣

[@Chico-td2fy]

Poor triple nickle needs some vitamin E.....lol Exciting progress! 😊 🪨🏗⚓️🚢

[@mikecsokuly3122]

Nice outro for the video lol

[@robinredman5192]

I was gettin mighty excited with all that Heavy Breathing Mike, but then I realized it wasn't my wife, but instead it was you on the vidja. Dang, at 72, well, ya know what I mean?!?!?!😅🤣😂 Thanks for all the hard work with what your doin and how you are taking us along. Best wishes. John here, photographing the beauty of the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee, y'all.

[@RAKINAUS]

Love your work Captain from AUS. Action stations! Hey just an idea, cut out a 1.5 minute section spreading gravel on your drive with the dump truck and post it as a short, I bet you get lots of views, it is so satisfying. Thanks for sharing!!

[@dannystubblefield5478]

well no one can say you did not put hard work and HEAVY breathing into this build--good job Captain kleeman

[@duaneayers6117]

You definitely would give Mike DP a run for the money when it comes to spreading out the gravel. Looks Great 👍🏼

[@alfredomarotta6604]

Not sure why I keep coming back to the videos.....to see what you're up to or your sense of humor. Regardless always a great watch, thank you for another awesome video. As always stay well be safe.

[@Sigfried033]

Probably a little of column A and a little of column B. I'm not even handy but I enjoy watching Mike. I do enjoy his sense of humor and ambition to get things done though.

[@robertburns8673]

That electrical conduit you have stub up needs to be taped or cap so no dirt or debris can get in there. if not you''re going to have a blast trying to get fish tape or conductors through it. just a thought🤔😁🤣. always enjoy watching whatever project you are working on.

[@paulmartin8212]

The hawk taking one of those mocking ducks! that cracked me up. Love your videos. You are always getting better at editing, I think. We don't have to see everything. It is good to see the progress on the build. I'm widowed but would consider coming down there and hanging out around Southern Indiana for a few days.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

Hey Mike, really enjoying this project and I notice you finally got your haircut 🤣😂 Looking forward to progress in the coming months, keep up the great work and videos 👍👍🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@johnsmart3587]

You still got it!. Thanks

[@buddyreed2623]

Hello Mike. I guess the tractor does not know that green means go. You certainly know how to go with a project. I noticed the plunge pool is holding water, soon to be a mini skating rink. Have good days!

[@michaelmullins1290]

Crazy funny stuff. The jazz band got me. Fantabulous job.

[@bjgarbacz1]

Me too!

[@bestlifeblessed]

I live in Southern Indiana and worked a few years for Rogers Group, Inc…the largest family owned Quarry Operation. The only quarries you will find pure white stone and the hardest INDOT qualified stone out of Bloomington, IN.

[@henkweurding3339]

Yes I understand what you were saying about the professional rake, at 26.40 the operator stopped pooring concrete... But as soon he saw your PROFFESIONAl marked up rake, he started pouring again... Probably thinking, don't mess with the Professional's, before you know it they'll reduce my truck into a chicken house... Hey you had him in the corner... 😁 nice video and keep them coming, thumbs up. And to all your family and subscribers best wishes for 2025 from the Netherlands.

[@pdxbk]

Your ending game is better than Bryson DeChambeau. Gets me everytime. 😂

[@kymw7833]

Taking shape Mike you must be excited,your cold temps certainly add some interesting problems FROZEN road base😢😢 hot water in your concrete,i guess our Australian heat and flies isnt so bad😅😅 Cheers kym Adelaide

[@robertellard]

Mike, I know you have more important things in mind for your youtube yaught. It might be nice to have a water feature passing around its base. A diverted stream perhaps? I think it would be the icing on the cake. A dream... or a possibility. Great work you are doing. Keep it up!. 🙂👍🇮🇪

[@danielashford2430]

I have to say you’re taking your time fixing that window…lol…peace brother…

[@terryrogers1025]

The site is looking awesome for the time of year you are working in, cold weather is always somewhat of a challenge maker for outdoor projects, and some indoor also. Coming together nicely, stay the course, thanks for the update, always enjoy watching.

[@johnaikema1055]

also playing the lifted drop axle game, keep it coming 👌 😂

[@charleswelch249]

Love the new driveway, Mike. I'm happy for you making good progress on your project. Hope you're doing OK after the ice storm you just got your way.

[@goptools]

Hi Mike. Getting that stone spread out on top sure does give the site a nice, finished look. I'm sure it is just the camera angle, but those footings didn't look deep enough. I know you know what you're doing so I'm sure it's fine. I can't imagine the concrete plant not being busy on a sub-freezing January day. Hope the old 555 started for you at the end!

[@tomswindler64]

Great little video,did you ever find your Mike that you lost the other day.just continue on doing your thing.be safe 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@americanpatriot2.06]

28:03 😵😵 Mike had a plan for that footer closest to the KZbin Yacht. The concrete driver had other plans, "I got this!" 👍👍 31:30 Obviously speaking from experience! 🤣🤣 555 is obviously in hibernation. Might as well wait till spring to wake her up! 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂

[@RoyBlumenthal]

Excellent cliffhanger! Love it!

[@raymondgochenour8725]

Morning Captain well it was morning when I started watching it. I noticed Lieutenant Dan was partially uncovered. I enjoyed your video.

[@williammills5111]

That’s a couple of big steps on the way to getting her done! Stone on the road? Woo hoo!! Good luck with the cold snap & snow….

[@rustyul]

Tremendous progress Mike! I don't think anybody could ever accuse you of being lazy. Great job!

[@gakrazykajun]

Kleeman Khronikles kontinue.....yeah Buddy, the old "throw the roll up and down" water line distribution process. I've used it many times on electrical wire distribution "attempts" 🤣 The road to "paradise" is paved with good intentions and your road there is coming along nicely. Good progress on the Admiral's boat....I know she's looking forward to being able to board her and have an overwatch position on the homestead. Great channel, great content.

[@dfusit]

Mighty fine job Michael, mighty fine. I’m really enjoying this content on the KZbin yacht. Stay safe Captain.

[@TankBossOG]

We should build a shallow little stream. pond, underneath of your bridge. Just shallow with the liner. It is for the effect of like you're going in. over water. Just put some goldfish in it. Be good for The boat effect.

[@jafo9346]

Our Capt. Kleeman merch arrived last week. Many thanks Mike! Your videos are still the highlight of my day.

[@clarkdouglas6517]

SAd to see Lt. Dan sitting forlornly in Mike's equipment shed. He and MBTS but a lot of work into it. He has said in a prior video it's for sale. Sometimes things just don't work out. Your progress Mike is always inspiring. Keep it up!

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Awesome video! Everything is moving along. Most definitely, having rock on the road will help significantly . Progress is coming along. Thank you for sharing!❤❤ Keep warm!😊

[@Crewsy]

More progress, less progmess. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Looking good Mike.

[@paultank9201]

Just thinking maybe in the winter you should clean out the receiver you put on the backhoe lol

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. Brought back old memories with the mocking ducks, my sister was always self conscious about her legs and whenever she wore shorts in the backyard my other sister used to say the ducks are laughing at you again. She was pure evil. The ducks were just being ducks, they laughed at everyone. Nice job with the concrete and gravel, always nice to see someone with a talent demonstrating it. Funny comment about the floor in DP’s truck. Every few days I’m left thinking MBTS is just a poser at a helper, I’ve never seen him sweep or pickup cans like you used to. Wishing you and your family the best.

[@182turtel]

All most perfect conditions, just the challenge you need.....hey Mike, looking good, mate..AUS viewer

[@AquaPeet]

Digging, plucking a stump out... you can really use the 304 anything!

[@arthurbatti9854]

Nice piece of driving there bud, impressive. I watch guys that do it for a living not spread that good.

[@kenmazer9481]

👍🏻👍🏻because one is never enough 🤛🏻🤛🏻

[@brentjensen85]

Stay warm brother

[@ericfallis6202]

Hay cap looking great keep up the good work 😊

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Captain you’re making great progress on the boat project, looking forward to seeing more videos! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@SciPunk215]

That's a giant step forward !

[@Dobbs103]

Watching you load that compactor brought back memories. It was a Friday of the county fair and I wanted to go to the truck pulls so I loaded one in the back of my bosses 3/4 ton truck by myself. Backed up to a pile of stone ran it up as far as I could and man handled it.

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

Not gonna lie about the stump being left.....He did it

[@fhuber7507]

Having the Pier/Gangway/Bridge will make carrying stuff into the Yacht-House much easier.

[@markh178]

You need Neil Koch to drag your driveway. He's a fan of yours.😊

[@tmacie2]

I'm thinking the 555 needs to live with a 24v battery...at least for the start cycle. I know its supposed to use a 12v but that clearly is not behaving properly! Time to give it some motivation! LOL Good work Captain, keep up the momentum and you'll be steaming through the woods in no time!

[@joemonks3161]

Something I've noticed while following yourself, letsdig18, dirtperfect, h2o mechanic etc is the emphasis on tapping into aquifers for water without supplementing it with rainwater harvesting.

[@daleerhardt1799]

Goodmorning Mike! That driveway is shaping up nice! Man that 304 is worth it's weight in gold! I'm panning from my TV to the window and looking at all the things I could accomplish with one around here. Have a great one!

[@hanssundkvist]

Good Work, captn! 🙂

[@gdotone1]

of course, anytime. don't mind this kind of help at all. Actually I think you took the heavy end.

[@alfredomarotta6604]

😂😂😂😂👍👍

[@martineastburn3679]

The frozen stone can be shoot with the red hand shaker and compressor you did in the holes.

[@AlexeiTetenov]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jeronethompson1059]

Bust g it out Mike, 👍👍

[@Superdutyjeep]

My 555 said the same thing this morning after charging it last night in preparation. Had to bring the big 200 amp charger out in 6” of snow and spoil her with a few sniffs of ether. Hope you made out well with the snow storm.

[@jadeshchoon1388]

The reflection of the on coming truck 😮‍💨

[@zachtaylor737]

Crazy over build lol love it

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Cap’n we have Red Tailed Hawks that nest continuously in our woods. They are excellent squirrel hunters. It’s interesting to watch the interplay between the two… the squirrels are drawn by the thousands of hickory nuts, walnuts and acorns that litter the ground. They leave their nests in groups to scurry about… it’s not uncommon to see a dozen or so from my porch. But, it only takes one screech from a hawk to send them fleeing to the safety of their nests. On several occasions I’ve seen their escapes interrupted when they were plucked from trees in mid stride. On one occasion I saw one grabbed as it peeked out of its nest. The hawks are far better at thinning out the squirrel population than my beagles… and, now my point… I’ve eaten both squirrel and duck. By far, I prefer the taste of duck. So, I won’t be getting any ducks for fear that the hawks will lose their affinity for tree rats! Cap’n, keep feeding those ducks to your hawks. But, please tell them not to fraternize with my Ozark hawks!

[@NotmeGK123]

Simmer down wasn’t at boiling point yet lol 😂😂too cold here 15 degrees this morning

[@psuu1]

Think that 555 cranked slower on full batteries. Must be a 555 S... for 'Summer Edition'. means it's not going to wake up until spring, hibernates for the winter time.

[@dale5898]

Mike,please be leave to decorations carpet curtains paint and all that stuff to the Mrs. Kleeman. Looking better and better. Fun to watch your videos. Ten thousand thumbs up!!!! Thanks for your hard work.

[@bjgarbacz1]

The hawk duck comment got me 😂

[@garymessina1609]

Keep to it Mike the ground not frozen yet so dig great video thanks

[@sparky11772]

Good morning Mike

[@warrenberring8085]

Great project! If you'll pardon the suggestion, I think you could ramp up the nautical theme, as things are certainly taking shape now. For instance, you could use the terms 'bow' and 'stern' when referring to the building itself and maybe use leagues or fathoms when referring to the depths of the services, etc. On that note, how many knots were you doing on that quarry run? OK, I'll stop now!

[@gslope1]

Good morning. Hope you were able to avoid that mess last night.

[@NotJustaTool]

That battery and alternator situation, dang!!! I wish you could get that GROUND cleared up. So frustrating...

[@gregallsup9522]

Awesome Job!!

[@charlesrausch3945]

Great video, but I think that I hurt my back helping you lift the compactor 😅.

[@anadaneen70]

Nice tap tooth extraction and root canal. You're like the dirt dentist today. Is there no end to your talents? 😅

[@dansevern3291]

If you find who put that stump there, let us know, maybe it's the same person who hides them around my place. Thanks for the video, take care.

[@Tartug1]

Not sure if it was ever mentioned. It would be awesome if you made a water moat around the ship. So it looks like it is actually setting in the water. Could do a lot of cool things with that, like Koi for renters to throw food to and watch.

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Mike & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Mike & Friends Randy

[@billyshumate853]

Looking good Mike. Time for a new battery 😮😮

[@davidcolesr.8628]

It’s a good day to be off Work due to a minor weather event Named Blair & a Captain Kleeman Vidja Makes it that much better 😊

[@LarryKleeman-gz1xt]

really looking good!

[@ianmckay1780]

Why is it, batteries always chose the most annoying time to go on strike? If I were you, I'd check the earth lead of that battery is well earthed, and make sure its tight! I know it's just something else to add to the list, but you could use the 555 a lot more if it would start! You know that and don't need someone else telling you what to do (I'm not telling, just suggesting), but a little time spent on maintenance, saves a lot of trouble, and you get to use it more often. Saving time, is saving money don't forget! As always Mike, my sincere best wishes to you in your escapades, as I can't actually physically aid you, (don't forget that little pond between us!) I try and give good advice. Thanks for showing us your ventures and hope you got her started (eventually). from UK.

[@harveylong5878]

YT yacht progressing. muddy sloppy conditions such a joy to work in, that extra layer of irk to really motivate a project. footers went smooth. freebies leftover at Kleeman World HQ a bonus. DP has an aversion to brooms? nah, not DP. 😆

[@allensharlow7763]

Nice work on your cabin road build Mike, looks great😎😎👌👌🙏🙏🍮🍮

[@denvertrucker906]

LT DANNNNNN!!!....., sorry couldn't stop my self.. 😆

[@joekiernan526]

Thank you for the video

[@mikestrand3747]

Nice progress bud..be nice to get the windows and doors in

[@Bentwrench28]

Glad you got that done, you wouldn’t be doing that today!!

[@bradlewellen7461]

Mike love the videos but you've got to get a different mini ... that one is a environmental killer when you started it there was to much black smoke.... lol jk love the videos keep them coming

[@hubertclark8619]

Look like a hatchet Job for a plum bob