Driving my 1902 Barge Boat back Home

[@howardl.4595]

You are probably the most detail oriented person with what appears to be the patience of Jobe. I am so impressed by your work ethic as well as your skill. It was interesting to watch you gain experience with welding, carpentry, electricity and the technical skills to compliment all of the above. I can't wait to see what comes next.

[@randyjude8346]

I am so excited and apprehensive for you my " KZbin friend" I am proud without being condescending and looking forward to your life's new journey

[@PaulLandoltToronto]

I suggest that you mark out / paint a link of the anchor chain every 5m - alternate colours like blue / yellow - so that you have a sense of how much chain has been let out

[@spavliskojr]

Very good idea! its a common thing on most commercial vessels

[@JKMediaCorp]

And then go solid color for the last several meters so you know to slow down(not a huge issue with a manual windlass) and get up to guide the anchor in properly.

[@kenholt8297]

Is he bringing the barge out to sea? How deep are the canals where he is 30 feet?

[@kenholt8297]

@@spavliskojr His isn't a commercial vessel out to sea.

[@Iam_Yu627]

I'm sure he did this but didn't mention it in the video. Secure the tag end of the chain somewhere in the chain locker least you have a runaway and loose it all.

[@graemelliott3942]

You have an enormous amount of storage space in Andromeda! You could also put a camper trailer on top and live in it. Tie all your boats together and have an island and good parties!

[@geams]

I think, he's aiming for some kind of river cruise or party ship and start a corresponding enterprise.

[@brentisaacson]

Well done. The anchor windless is not designed to take the load of the chain when anchored. You need to rig a snubbing line which is a few metre nylon rope that goes from a large cleat on deck to a hook you place in the anchor chain. You then let out a bit more anchor chain so that the load is transferred to the snubbing line. Another benefit of this is it reduces the noise of the anchor chain moving on the bow as the boat moves.

[@jerrycooke6511]

You must seize your shackles with wire. They can come loose. Very important. Also attach your anchor chain to the boat.

[@paolabulgari6298]

Never attach the anchor chain to the boat.

[@CarstenWolfram]

@@paolabulgari6298 If you have ever lost 80 metres of stainless steel anchor chain because you didn't attach it you might think different about that. My solution is to attach it to the boat, but use a piece of rope for it. That way you can easily cut it if need be, but you also don't risk losing your anchor chain out of stupidity.

[@teeanahera8949]

@@CarstenWolfram yes, as long as the chain has a rope to tie off to the boat. The windlass should not be the attachment point for obvious reasons.

[@Grotz1411]

Keep on keeping on. Your a great story teller and you are very organized. The videos are really good to watch.

[@lawrenceallen8096]

Thank YOU for sharing your achievement of your dream!

[@paulbartholomew5713]

Hi from America man. Seriously look foward to your story. Awesome!!!

[@paulbartholomew5713]

I cant wait till you can just relax with what you have built.

[@kenholt8297]

So, what's next? Do you plan to live on Andromeda or your first boat? What is your vision for the boat collection you're quickly building?

[@theghost6412]

wow, your welds on the frame for the anchor came virtually perfect. Very nice. Just remember that thickness of welds means nothing, it is the depth and the ability to fuse as much metal surface as possible that gives it strength. The perfect weld is a slightly raised bead on top, but reaches right down internally where the eyes cannot see. When welding plates together you should be able to turn it over and see the bead penetrating slightly out the other side with not much heat discolouring the metal. Takes many many years to perfect it

[@garyheap3780]

Another great vlog. Thank you for taking us with you on your journey.

[@petermastenbroek7719]

The construction you made for the anchor would be strong enough for the anchor of a sea-ship, but you fitted it far too horizontally it has to slope down quite a lot to make it much easier to drop the anchor, and also that will make for an easier recovery of the anchor without needing additional hlp to get it back in it's rest position. In the past I've owned to barges like yours, but they were motorised from the start and had motor sterns, your is named a DEKSCHUIT while the ones that I owned were called MOTORDEKSCHUIT. Good luck with the realisation of the rest of the planned work.

[@Tampo-tiger]

Snap!! Same windlass I have on my Halcyon 27. A 121 year old barge being coaxed back into life. This is fabulous mate.

[@lilo7019]

Thanks for taking us with you

[@MB_Kathrina]

Welcome back to the Bay of Rummelsburg! I did not expect that you will return there, cause to the quarrels against the boat people who stayed there, a year or two ago. Seems, you could make a deal. Congrats! Congrats also to your successful project with the barge, really impressive! My greatest respect for that, this is not for anyone, concerning the resources, time, money, persistance and nerves, it must have required. You managed it all, include the overcoming of that illness, you've told about. Wish you a more stable and healthy time now, also for finishing the work at your steel boat. ✊🏻✊🏻Lookin' forward what will come next in that adventure with your boat project. 👀

[@jbj27406]

Congratulations! You've shown immense talent and vision in your projects. Well done! Not to mention the freezing cold conditions you've endured. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

I would put at least 200 HP. I ran a 54 foot pontoon boat on the Mississippi River with twin 130 Hondas. I could have used a lot more HP during strong currents, high winds or emergency situations like helping other boats in distress or evading contact with other idiots driving boats. I love your design. That's a cool project.

[@scottsorby7966]

Very happy to see that your first powered passage with the big boat went well and without any issue

[@Kazar2020]

"We encountered some nocturnal monstrosities.." Nice description.😀

[@jl4775]

Twin outboards is a good choice I think. Built in redundancy provided they are fed from separate fuel tanks, excellent manoeuvrability, with one engine in reverse and the other ahead I would imagine she turns in her own length. Well done!

[@jimm8246]

Congratulations on a successful voyage. She looks pretty solid in construction and leaves you many options to finish her up. Good luck in your future endeavors.

[@randyclyde4939]

Great video, so proud that your newly launched barge/boat is working so well! Your finely calculated efforts are paying off! Eager to continue watching your adventures. Stay well, stay safe!

[@okwonneezy3972]

Hey a small idea for the anchor is to put hinges on the two front feet to allow it to tilt forward(mount the hinge on the rubber then to the bracket feet). Install another ring in the back of the bracket to allow chain to glide. With a heavy duty latch mechanism int the back to keep it secure to the deck and lock pin to take load off the windage. Keep it up love the journey!!!

[@randythorne4401]

Awesome, I enjoy your videos very much. Thank you for posting them. 🙂

[@dannmohr5721]

Pretty ingenious with the anchor build……looks good and very functional……..⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️KUDOS

[@digitalpunk88]

The bottom nut and bolt of the three on the right hand side of the engine support are loose. Spotted this in the last video and reminded myself to check should I see it again. Hope you've already fixed it! Great job on the looks though.

[@tradingmywayup8789]

You will need to lift your motors. Trimplete 30mm-50mm under water the water level. Motors are way to deep so if you start loading you might suck in water at the bottom seal if that seal starts leaking. And you will get better performance of motor is lifted.

[@normanmerrill1241]

Well done…brilliant work…your metal work has really reached a level to be proud of…stay safe and sound…

[@denniscarreno8151]

Great work and a very humble person...

[@godsangryhands4499]

Thank you for the INSPIRATION! Having watched your journey from the start makes me want to build! I've been working on a project or 2 myself.. nothing on a Boat scale but accomplishments none the less..

[@AMan-io7wt]

Elegance in design is not a crime.

[@JAQ157]

your boat is beautiful, you have a blank canvas to make your personal home with every addition you make. Good luck my friend Gutten abend.

[@mchurch3905]

Compared to the metal fabrication and welding you are now doing to your first few KZbin videos, you’ve come a long way! Good job!

[@spavliskojr]

Cant believe how great it looks runs and drives! Well done!

[@LostYogi]

Congratulations on getting Andromeda to her anchor spot! looks awesome

[@berndm9743]

Very nice "Maiden Voyage". Don't forget to safety wire the stainless steel anchor swivel pins to keep them from possibly backing out. I would also at some point put a motor on that windlass. Do you have any drawings of what your help structure will look like when completed. It would be nice if you could drive the boat even in bad weather if you had to.

[@TheDowntimesfl]

I came here to mention the safety wires on the anchor chain. It also might be a good idea to reef rig that 50 kg anchor. I just love this series

[@michaelchamberlain4618]

Angle your anchor cradle down more so the anchor can get on it easier

[@Total_Egal]

good practise is securing the anchor swivel bolts in the eyes with thick wire trugh the eyes also mechanicly. preventing them from getting loose.

[@michelfortier9563]

Congrats! You've put in a LOT of hard work. Nothing better than experiencing the end result with everything working properly. You were meticulous to details in all your prior work on this boat therefore absolutely believed everything would go as planned. Again, congrats for chasing your dream. Looking forward to what's next.

[@johnmontague4245]

Hi from Scotland. I’ve been watching your journey from the very first video when you purchased the original steel boat. You have had a wonderful adventure so far, and I hope it is not finished. This latest addition has so many possibilities and options that you can make with it. You skills are outstanding, and you have made a wonderful job of fixing, restoring, and installing various items on all of the boats. I do hope you continue to give us updates on all of the boats, and especially how you make this latest addition into a liveable boat. Congratulations, your videos are a joy to watch.

[@oldtimeengineer26]

you have come along way from your first boat

[@saltydawg1793]

The anchor will come all the way up into the anchor chute if you replace the cylinder with a pair of rollers with a pivot between them as seen on many a yacht. Also consider what might happen if your vessel should ever begin to hobbyhorse in a rough anchorage - the anchor chain could pop out of the chute with major consequences. Placing a simple and removeable bale over the end of the chute with enough clearance to allow the shackle to clear as the anchor is brought up over the aforementioned double rollers.

[@teeanahera8949]

At close to 17,000 kg and a flat bottom this boat will never hobby horse in an inland waterway.

[@saltydawg1793]

@@teeanahera8949 I cannot argue with your reasoning. I come at these things from a saltwater perspective where one must be prepared for a wider range of situations. You will not likely own this vessel forever, and somebody someday may well decide to run it back into wider waters - that person will have to consider what to do about the issue we are discussing.

[@dmitriiputilov8544]

Well done guys.I will look further.Hi from Russia.

[@mamamarius]

Bravo !! You overcame personal difficulties and persevered. Keep going !

[@cozyafloatisme]

Fascinating project, beautiful vessel! Don't forget to "mouse" those stainless steel anchor swivel bolts with ss wire, for stainless steel doesn't torque down well, and they very likely will loosen! Better to be safe rather than sorry.😃

[@arreslee8740]

Hehe you dutch mate? We call that mousing as well

[@archielaval8229]

Congratulations your project is at another level of personal engineering and success

[@wolfiewoolliscoft7518]

Gretings From the UK weell done !!!

[@momsaidnowyer4863]

Awesome!!!!!! Keep the dream alive!!!

[@jbcollins5781]

well done sir, i admit i had doubts about your designs and techniques but i was wrong. It seems to work great. Congratulations to you.

[@smokedoliver1]

Once the anchor is up, you have to secure it in its cradle. Don’t rely on the windless.

[@rolandtb3]

Overcoming adversity and fortunately moving on with your build plan. Now to sort out what to keep, change, sell or give away. More time to concentrate on critical and small items.

[@gordonjamieson861]

very interesting , I look forward to the next one

[@waynehelsel3949]

Bow thruster looks like working good

[@davidkettell5726]

A great view of the city at night.

[@rcboatlife4907]

So pleased for you. . she looks great in the water

[@kirkjohnson1115]

Beautiful scenes, love the effort you put in.

[@jstokvis]

Excellent, good luck

[@AB-qo6ji]

Great great job. Congratulacions

[@brotherlove6631]

One thing is certain. That is the fact your weldings have vastly improved since the last time we saw them. Excellent. Question: Will you place a seat at the helm of the barge?

[@mase9975]

That and some sort of removable canopy wouldn't be a bad idea in my opinion.

[@paulbartholomew5713]

Was thinking the same. Good weld pool. He has got way better. Id say okay with those welds.

[@patmancrowley8509]

Hard work pays for itself.

[@agw5425]

I suggest a 2" round pipe with a slightly larger round pipe around it at the top back end of the anchor guide you just added (greased well) to keep the anchor in the channel and help tilting it at the end without the need of a plank to help you. If you use a 2" pipe you can add a grease niple on the side of the chain guide to keep the roler well lubricated over time, even if you choose to build it with ball bearings instead of glide bearing I recomend a grease niple for longer life of them. You may need to give it a helping hand when you deploy it but that can possibly be avoided if you change the angle at which it rests to slightly downwards so gravity pulls it out instead, just add a way to secure the anchor so you can mend/replace the chain without losing your anchor if you ever need to. Good luck and thanks for yet another good video.

[@dr.coole.]

I am very impressed. Please tell me your displacement weight, length and beam dimensions. I am impressed that the two 60hp outboards seem to propel, steer and stop such a large vessel.

[@AHarker100]

She is coming together well.

[@waynehelsel3949]

You should put some of the sealant between gasket and deck unless your going to remove soon

[@bambambundy6]

I think I would box the chain locker and leave yourself a high or water tight entrance. You left an open hole on deck. Love the boat!!!!

[@nena4215]

I’m so happy everything worked out fine, you deserve some satisfaction and joy!

[@maccliff2115]

Thank you for taking the time to share your Journey. I noticed the “stand by me” tune while traveling. Looking forward to the next video.

[@dcallan812]

A hot ugly weld is much more use than a very nice looking weld that has no strength. Im not calling the welds here ugly they are not. Great update 2x👍

[@johnnyangel3441]

The welding goes better, nice job

[@JoeTheLion60]

Congrats - what a great journey and all your steps along the way worked out! Brilliant! Esp fitting under the bridges :-)

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Wow that has turn out cery very nicely.

[@shanepowers7566]

Congratulations, from Oklahoma, USA.

[@leeleegadget]

Congratulations and warmest thanks for including us on this very informative Journey. I have a boat which I am working on and have learnt alot from you so thanks for that too. Looking forward to the coming videos. 😎

[@dogdooish]

Bravo! Bravo! and Bravo Andromeda!!!

[@stevehoward3981]

Absolutely awesome. My favorite channel on the web.

[@sionbenjamin4513]

😃 Great job, well done. Wonderful work with the special help of great friends of yours. In the summer, you owe them all a great party on that deck. Wish I could be there in Berlin then .... I"ll bring beer! Cheers!

[@The-truth-is-valuable.]

You could angle the anchor "crane", slightly downward (lets say - the 1st 1/3 from the tip, or about half way. That will make it easier for your anchor to be guided onto the structure.

[@normanboyes4983]

Congratulations - the successful completion of lots of project milestones.👍

[@Zeisslermusic]

It's the only boat channel I watch on all of youtube. Viele Grüsse aus Dänemark.

[@49ProRatStreet]

Very nice project. You should replace the rubber water pump on the weak stream motor.

[@judegenrieadalin4706]

Looking forward for the next task...

[@rogerroger7734]

Push the key in before turning it over to choke the engine.

[@DrMott]

Fantastic video! Vundaba!

[@dion6146]

Excellent video. The boat looks great!

[@richardfenton6855]

Well done, you have done a great job!! Enjoying watching your journey from KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.

[@0guiteo]

What a great adventure. Luck plays a place, but tenacity is key. Your persistence to overcome obstacles shows. I know it must have been exciting to motor it down the canal at whatever speed.

[@DerBienenOpa]

Great job, she's looking good

[@colebates9047]

Greetings, Congratulations on your maiden voyage. Your boat should have a bilge water detection system with multiple sensors port, starboard, forward and aft with oversized, emergency,very large water pump. In addition it could notify you of a problem when you are away. You should also have pre-made magnetized steel plates to use in patching a hole if you have one. Happytravels.

[@giannotti198]

Hey you are doing great work with all your boats and projects. Love watching your journey with these. Best of luck in the future.

[@cjwhetstone3361]

And by the way I love you this series is so cool that boat is going to be awesome I can't wait to see more videos of

[@Mega747400]

so happy to see her under her own power congratulations. and do not be embarrassed about the clutter those are your things and bad stuff happens everyday.

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

I keep hoping your REAL first boat will "get some love" ! New hull paint !!

[@ndafarachaitezvi1139]

Awesome content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@StephanieElizabethMann]

I think your boat is brilliant. I love those drills and drill bits and especially how the drills lock on to the work piece. I suppose there will be lots of ideas for the anchor. I will add mine. Maybe some type of carriage that the shank of the anchor strikes as it comes up to the anchor carrier and allows the shank to remain more upright as it rises. Then the carriage and anchor shank can move together towards the windlass as the anchor falls into its final position.

[@billgale2264]

What an amazing journey, congratulations!

[@looyosummers5796]

Such a cool boat, you're very creative. 🍻

[@gregbolitho9775]

Nice bowsprite, works for me, you've done well m8!

[@alexander20991]

Thank you for the words of wisdom . I have been watching you since day one and your ability and tenacity are admirable to all . God Bless and keep up the good work . Doers and Dreamers make the World go around ☮

[@shelleyrichards9028]

Congratulations! Wow, that was a cool project. 😎