Epic DIY low budget canoe, built from roof battens - under 150$, done within 2 days & minimal tools

To build this canoe you need nothing else then 100m roof battens, glue, boat varnish, a little bit talent in manual work and two days time. Everyone can do it, even if you don't have a fully equipt workshop.
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[@maxlvledc]

Absolutely awesome

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot my friend!!

[@simonize251]

This guy works his ass off on these videos. Much appreciated

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot !

[@mrhalfstep]

Felix, great boat! I used to build lightweight kayaks from wood strips, canvas and that cheap thin plywood that folks would use to "Fake" panel their basements back in the 70s and 80s, so I know how satisfying it is to see a plan in your head turn into a boat. I was a skinny kid and needed a finished boat that was lighter than your boat probably is. I suggest that you attach a keel down the center of the boat's underside. That will keep it tracking in a straight line instead of have the bow swish back and forth with each paddle stroke from left to right side. The Cajuns, here in the US, build boats that are similar to yours. They're called Pirouges. They are typically made with sheet wood and I believe that the bottoms are slightly concave to trap an air bubble under the boat. It's supposed to allow the boat to travel in shallower water and reduces the friction with the water so that each paddle stroke propels you farther than would be the case in a canoe. It does make them more tippy, though. They get around that by using a length of pipe near each end of the boat and fastened it to the bottom, sticking straight up to the top of the boat. The bottom of the pipes have to make a watertight seal to the bottom of the boat, because the next step is to drill down through the pipe all the way to the water. I know, sounds like a bad idea to drill holes in a boat. LOL, but after that, when they get to a shallow fishing or hunting spot in the bayou/swamp, they can push a metal rod down through the pipes and into the mud and the boat won't flip when they shoot at flying waterfowl or when they set the hook on a big bass and have to fight him into the boat. Looking forward to next Friday, as always.

[@FelixImmler]

Hello John. Thank you for your super interesting tips. I did a canoe trip over 16km. I didn't have the problem with the boat making waves in the water. On the contrary, I struggled to turn it around. But I'm still a beginner in paddling too. A friend accompanied me in his canoe. He had trouble following me because my canoe glided very well. But the weather was perfect. no waves no wind.

[@mrhalfstep]

@@FelixImmler It may be just an issue with kayaks. They have a shallow draft and maneuver very quickly. I know that the people who use touring kayaks on lakes and in the ocean will deploy a fin-like device to straighten out their paddling. Were you familiar with the pirogue and did I explain the pipe gadget well enough for you to visualize it?

[@timsummers870]

Felix, as I commented somewhere below, I admire your skills and ability to make creative content online. If Victorinox is watching your videos, it's about time they create a Felix Immler Limited Edition Swiss Army Knife. It would probably be a Huntsman (tell them to make it come with a Firefly too!) 😂

[@FelixImmler]

I agree 100%! Thanks a lot Tim.

[@strawman817]

Yes! I'll take two!

[@FelixImmler]

@@strawman817 Haaa ha haa, thanks!

[@Kenbur]

I want one!!

[@mrsee8918]

Day glow scales, to highlight the ever present light of your ingenuity. Joy, Peace, Love.

[@RuhrpottOutdoor]

Meinen allergrößten Respekt, du alter Heimwerkerkönig! Richtig gut! 😍👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😍

[@FelixImmler]

1000 Dank mein Freund aus dem Ruhrpott!!

[@cfschulz]

Felix, dass hat ein riesen Spaß gemacht, Ihnen zuzuschauen. Ihre Kinder werden es lieben, so ein tolles Werk vom Paps!

[@gramos3949]

Ach Felix, Deine Videos sind immer so herrlich! Danke für die Inspiration!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Sehr gerne. Danke für's kommentieren..

[@Janon48]

Der apfel ist rot

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

From little tricks with a victorinox to building an actual canoe. Nice:-))

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@SA-fx4id]

Oh we tuning in Friday

[@FelixImmler]

Super...thank you!

[@carl6153]

These are the types of things that drive my interest into watching the tube. A little sanity in this world is so important for balance. I have watched this at least three times and I have enjoyed it every time. Thank you for sharing your experience with the world!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful feedback!

[@phillipadams4738]

Just wow!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Phillip!

[@McNateDoggYT]

Felix you are a joy to watch thank you from here in America this project was a blast

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful compliment!

[@Kenbur]

what 'fun' to watch an idea become reality

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Ken!

[@nicolanicola1067]

Sei il più grande di tutti Felix! Senza dubbio! Buona Vita!

[@FelixImmler]

Muchas gracias!

[@daphnedevi]

Love your little elves. 😄

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@KettleCamping]

I will definitely tune in again for the next one! 👍👍

[@FelixImmler]

Awesome thank you!

[@JENNISWISS]

wahnsinn wasde felix macht😃💪💪💪 so cläver. mir gönd zäme zum jimmy mit dim kanu💚

[@FelixImmler]

Haaa ha haa vielen Dank mein Freund!

[@kuprubik2500]

El ídolo 👍🏻

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@RyanMclain]

awesome. thanks felix

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Ryan!

[@mannygiroux3491]

Great kayak! Good control. Good for beginners. You will get wet paddling. Universal scupper plugs fit this kayak.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your tip...

[@mingshey]

Wonderful small budget boat!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@dnkdnv]

As always, Felik is creative to the end. Thanks.

[@FelixImmler]

Glad you think so!

[@hannahalexander7005]

Fantastic

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Hanna!!

[@sosteve9113]

A very nice canoe indeed,with just a few tools Looking forward to your next video

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks my friend!! 👍

[@charleshenry8075]

Sir - your joy brings me joy. Thank you.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much Charles!

[@oldpath7357]

Great Job...Loved it. Shalom

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much !

[@blackthornknives]

Nice job 👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@j.b.phillips8868]

Thanks for doing the inch conversions in the beginning!

[@FelixImmler]

welcom!

[@rogerjclarke]

Interesting project, looking forward to next week

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Roger!

[@davekelly9657]

Very cool 😎.👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Dave!

[@tanysampa750]

Bravo Félix super travail ses très intéressant continu de nous faire rêvé dans ses belles vidéos

[@D.O.T.U.K]

Fair play för din kompis. Det ser fantastiskt ut. Jag önskar att jag hade råd att göra sådana saker för mina barn, men jag är hemlös och bor i min skåpbil.

[@redsorgum]

Hello, Felix! 👏👏👏👏 Very very cool.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!

[@nilzthorbo5437]

Just beside your outstanding content and craftmanship i have to admit, that i really like your taste of music ;)

[@archivist17]

I see you have a small assistant on this build!

[@user-ri5pt1wh1i]

Wow

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@nor0845]

Hats off to you Felix, you really got in shape for that thumbnail………….😎

[@FelixImmler]

😂 😂

[@mendoeta]

Wow. Impressive skills master Felix.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot my friend!

[@AlphaSierraTactical]

Wow, sehr beeindruckend! Cool gemacht !

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank für das schöne Kompliment!

[@richardsolomon8076]

Awesome Felix 👌looking forward to seeing her complete. 🍻😎👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Richard!

[@Miguel_ON65]

Hi Felix, you have to win an award for your courage and heart bravery so like great animous. Congratulations for your proyect. Greetings from Madrid.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for this wonderful comment!

[@timsummers870]

I like the idea of giving Felix an award for his craftsmanship, content creativity, ability to edit videos and teach. It's about time Victorinox creates a Felix Immler Limited Edition Swiss Army Knife.

[@enricopasetti6684]

Agreed. Fully agreed.

[@hunterandfisher5759]

you is best

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!!

[@keeponpainting]

Thats inspiring 👏

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@tom_olofsson]

Jimmy D'Resta's channel and your are 2 of my favorites.

[@FelixImmler]

Wowwww, I frame this sentence and hang it over my bed! Thanks a lot Tom

[@tom_olofsson]

@@FelixImmler He probably says the same thing.

[@d3lta1]

This has to be the best build on KZbin, truly inspirational

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!!

[@MH-qq3kj]

Absolutely amazing! Thanks for showing us.

[@FelixImmler]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@schmiedepeter3881]

Wow, Felix, Dein Kanu ist eine wahre Wucht! Wie immer, ein klasse Video.

[@FelixImmler]

Herzlichen Dank Peter!

[@chiefkirk]

Wow Felix that is beautiful. Can't wait to see the next video brother.

[@FelixImmler]

Super...thanks my friend!

[@willikebari5478]

Lieber Felix, du bist einfach nur GENIAL!👍👍👍 Ein Kanu aus Dachlatten - daran hätte ich nie gedacht. Perfekt umgesetzt!👍👍👍Ganz liebe Grüße aus Wels nach St. Gallen!

[@FelixImmler]

Herzlichen Dank lieber Willi!

[@HNZ.]

muchas gracias Félix, sos un gran Profesor, un abrazo enorme desde Argentina, un seguidor de años!

[@FelixImmler]

muchas gracias Ruben!

[@alfredoarruda2988]

Thanks from Brasil

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for watching my videos!

[@christianskanal3112]

Grossartig bin begeistert 😄

[@FelixImmler]

Danke Christian!

[@ronaldlinkenhoker5705]

Great project. I can’t wait for next Friday 😁

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Roland!

[@BCVS777]

The bikini girl gets us guys every time doesn’t it. I must say one of the things I have enjoyed about your channel is the absence of click bait. Great boat!

[@FelixImmler]

After the 257th thumbnail with honest project photos, I can give it a try .. sorry :-D

[@BCVS777]

@@FelixImmler Your channel sir…do what you want.🙂

[@eddiehopper2444]

Pure Scandinavian design: sleek and simple, but above all else, beautiful by way of its simplicity and elegance

[@floridadad2817]

Yeah I noticed her in the thumbnail too. She's not in the video though.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@kevinAuman1]

Brilliant 👏 👏 👏

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks!!! 😄

[@Buschpirat]

Felix. Mega! Respekt für dieses tolle Projekt! 💪👍🏼

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank Azze. Dein Lob freut mich sehr! Hoffentlich klappts das nächste Mal, dass wir und treffen! Sonst paddle ich mal den Neckar runter und Pfeife wenn ich vor deinem Haus bin. 😁

[@deanhoman1958]

Nice work

[@Floeh396]

Cool

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@larrydye6374]

Brilliant. Just brilliant, Felix.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much Larry!

[@phyllismulkey3778]

awesome

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!

[@abou8963]

Serious skills! I bet your children are enormously proud of their Papa! You are amazing!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!

[@TwistedSither]

Epic indeed! Such a cool project. 👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!!

[@garyminick1050]

Fantastic craftsmanship

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much Gary!

[@Olyphoto7]

Bravo 👏 well done 👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Dan!

[@BudCinnamint_n_ICEkiLZ]

Not bad song mix😎😳👍🖖👏

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@eliot1970]

Fantastic!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@cliffordholder9801]

I really enjoyed the video!!

[@ferygoplay4369]

Beautifull canoe

[@davidsain2129]

Felix, this is one beautiful canoe! Cheers back to you, & I can hardly wait till next Friday to see it in the water for a real test! Blessings to you & your family

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much David!!

[@riklinmark5492]

Wir sitzen im Zug und bewundern dein Werk! Gratulation!

[@FelixImmler]

haaa ha haaa 1000 Dank!

[@darioroldan1891]

Excelente!👏 que bien te quedó, te mando un gran abrazo desde Argentina!🇦🇷

[@FelixImmler]

Muchas gracias!

[@patrickharmon9459]

Thats fine work. I've been wanting to make a rowboat in the same way you made your canoe. Now that I'm Simi Retired maybe I'll have the time to do so. Wish me luck and God bless you and your family.

[@drpeemac]

Omg you make things look so simple such a good SIR you are omg...Atleast you equipped me with the skills to make a chopping board after watching this ....Love from Australia...Wow you are such a nice soul...God bless your family man...

[@michaeljones5395]

Awesome! Good job!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot my friend!

[@andreaseiserner4490]

Genie und Wahnsinn liegen nah bei einander! Du bist verrückt und genial, weiter so!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank Andreas!!

[@user-tb1sp5se8b]

Это просто волшебство👍👍👍 Восторг !!! Ты молодец🌸🌸🌸 🐱

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!

[@todayipaint4667]

Beautiful work, my friend! 🧡

[@geoffrey6000]

For the simple tools and materials you used, that looks very impressive!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much Geoffrey!

[@troykleinebreil1448]

Fantastic! I look forward to trying this.

[@FelixImmler]

Yes, go for it.. and let me know if you are sucessful!

[@mtstream55n]

You are so talented!!

[@FelixImmler]

Super..that makes me happy. Thank you Sue!

[@tykellerman6384]

Very clever construction 🤠👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!!

[@hawk2million]

Amazing Felix. I'm looking forward to seeing you take a journey in it.

[@FelixImmler]

Yes...i will do that!

[@3ver4fter53]

Thank you, beautiful Felix, that's a fantastic project.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!

[@alvinsavage1775]

Felix ; HELLO frow Louisiana , U.S.A. ! I very much enjoyed your presentation here ; I too prefere to do things in a minimalistic manner ! ,and as have been contemplating doing just such a project soon ; I found your videos very satisfiing to watch ! and a very good job done also ! Here in Louisiana , these home built craft are cslled " Pirogues " ; pronounced , PEE ROWS , and as Louisiana has thousands of kilometers of streams rivers and bayous ; pirogues are every where , used for fishing,hunting, and travel in southern parts of the state . . . .I hope you've enjoyed yours and will do more !!!

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Alvin. Thanks a lot for your super interesting comment!

[@manwithouthat391]

Felix, das ist eine richtig gute Idee, klasse gemacht!

[@FelixImmler]

Herzlichen Dank!

[@Laiynnalaiynna]

Amazing job, Felix and kids :)!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!!

[@sw33n3yto00]

This is an awesome build!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Tommy!

[@azaraid]

Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Antonio!

[@j.l_vqtqv9908]

Guter Félix, hervorragende Arbeit, das Kanu war ein Luxus für dich 👋👋👋👌 danke fürs Teilen und mach weiter so. Grüße von 🇪🇦😉

[@FelixImmler]

Herzlichen Dank und Grüsse nach Spanien!!

[@j.l_vqtqv9908]

@@FelixImmler 🍻😉

[@jerrystark3587]

Terrific project. Well done. Thanks!

[@FelixImmler]

Many thanks Jerry!

[@flagsunited8619]

Nice hobel work!!

[@FelixImmler]

indeed... :-D

[@patrickkapser267]

Phänomenal, ich liebe Deine Videos und die Ideen die Du vermittelst, aber hier hast Du dich selbst übertroffen. Freu mich riesig auf nächste Woche 🤩

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank Patrick!

[@CathyAJAeria]

Wow Felix! Super👍 you make this look SO easy . Thanks for sharing.✌️

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for watching

[@jgbsweeper7325]

This would be a nice boat to use on the small “farm ponds” many land owners have in the area of my home.

[@FelixImmler]

Super...thanks for your comment!

[@barneybrady549]

As always great video!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Barney!

[@tomrichardson3107]

Happy to see your children helping with the fun. :-)

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your comment Tom!

[@mikemcguire8351]

Nice

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks

[@janverzee9423]

Very cool Felix. Jimmy Diresta will be jealous! 😜

[@FelixImmler]

Ha ha haaa, thanks a lot Jan!

[@rayrutherford1691]

Very nice! Looking forward to next Friday.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Ray!