Awesome Tiny House Boat Tour - Man Living on the Water

Denis Tremblay, a.k.a The Wakefield Pirate, lives on a stunning houseboat he built with reclaimed materials. He's a creative who builds furniture, hardware, and anything else that strikes his fancy. You can follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and on his website here:
/ denis.le.pirate
/ boiserieduruisseau
www.boiseriedu...
The Dragon Boat is 34 feet long including the front and back decks, and 10 feet wide. It has folding cat walks on both sides. The cabin is 19 feet long by 10 feet wide, so 190 square feet of indoor living space. He also has a rooftop deck for added living space (and amazing views).
Denis built this boat 4 years ago using a welded aluminum frame, cedar wood, tin siding, and other reclaimed materials. He built most of the cabinets and furniture with salvaged wood and metal, and antiques, for a very unique look.
The thatch roof is actually made with plastic from recycled milk cartons. It's more durable than real thatch, and it's lighter than using metal or shingles for the roof.
The boat is on 4-season pontoons that can freeze into the ice without damaging the boat.
The ultimate in space-saving furniture would be his murphy bed which operates on a winch so he can easily transform his living space into a bedroom.
He uses propane for his heat, cooktop, and fridge. He draws water from the river, and he has a dry bucket toilet.
The boat is insulated, which allows it to be lived in year-long. With the 4 patio doors, Denis says the sun keeps the boat above freezing most days, and the heat from the fridge helps keep the space warm as well.
It was really neat meeting Denis and getting to see him create different pieces in his shop, and to see how he designed such a unique space for himself to live on.
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
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[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thank you for watching! If you want to follow Denis' creative impulses, he's on Facebook, Instagram, and has a website - links below! facebook.com/denis.le.pirate/ instagram.com/boiserieduruisseau/ www.boiserieduruisseau.ca/

[@returnofthereasoner3200]

Beautiful houseboat. I admire Denis' ingenuity!

[@BoilerRoomRadio]

Can you please do a more expansive video on this boat? I would love to see the construction in more detail.

[@mspurrple2184]

Oh, I LOVE X 100 floating homes and even more so when they are built by an artisan from reclaimed materials!

[@arnlee]

I admire anyone who thinks for themselves.and can also beat the system!

[@shanebeaudrot777]

This house boat screams creativity, freedom and adventure. It's like a modern day swiss family Robinson and huck finn! I hope 2021 allows me to start building my houseboat.⛴️🎣🕶️

[@carolewarner101]

Wow, what an ingenious man! I love his clever couch/Murphy bed. Might have to steal that design! Thank for sharing as always. You two find the coolest places!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much for the super positive comment Carole :) :)

[@0HARE]

This is my kind of guy. I really like his style, and how he creates comfortable, laid back spaces. Tell him I said “Hi”.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Wow we really like the fact that he up upcycles and we're both fans of the Murphy bed thanks for sharing

[@yv6eda]

I'm following this pirate for couple years now! He's a great artist! Thanks for the video!

[@roydesignedthat]

I enjoyed Denis' work and agree that particle board takes the pleasure out of cabinet making! I also am a Cabinet Maker and the industry leads you down that path but I too have tried to go a different route! Love his boat and would love to see more! BestRoy

[@sherrillsmith8380]

Matt, this is absolutely fascinating and Denis is an amazing artist. Priracy and art merged together into a truly creative environment. It is always a joy to learning of humans using their gifts for environmental reclaimation as well as creating useful object of beauty. What a lovely way to live. Thank you for sharing his adventure with us.

[@bbygurl101ful]

Wow so beautiful, An awesome work of art.

[@RachelSmets]

While I’ve lived several years in the Netherlands, this Oops very familiar. Boat houses are very common there. I always thought it’s more for warmer climates, bit nope, the Netherlands has cold stormy winters and the boat houses are steady!! Loving the life abroad too! Happy journey Rachel Smets

[@user-bh3ew6ii4g]

What a cool house! I love all the windows and the light that comes in. So much character and interesting textures from all the reclaimed materials.

[@rutyael18]

Thanks always something new and refreshing.

[@RiggingDoctor]

This is so cool! We always think of our cruising sailboat as a floating tiny house since we are energy independent and can afford to travel to new places. It’s true, tiny living let’s you live large!!

[@anastatiane.romanigypsymag192]

Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter

[@ladyfae4797]

Very unique and I love that he repurposes materials. Great video thanks

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching Sheila :)

[@oceanman6915]

This dude is amazing

[@heatherrenton2086]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been curious to see inside a house boat, year round home. Very beautiful! I love the idea of living on the water. It would be a dream.

[@mikszekely1224]

Great build! Love the salvage materials design, well done

[@mitchshobbies9834]

the outside and shape is my dream house boat!!

[@tthomas6013]

Now that’s my kind of house! Love what you have done! Spectacular!!

[@ew1421]

Cool video! it gave me some ideas that I might add to my houseboat

[@70sHollyDay]

That's awesome, his attitude makes it all an extension of truly how creative he is👏🏼👏🏼every creation🏆 his house 🎨all of the things he was building🥇 might seem like he's a simple man but he's actually quite complex if you look at his designs and what he's willing to give up for his passions.

[@dickebk]

exactly well said! I'm glad I just found this video. I'm guessing hes a burner!

[@themidnightlycan8116]

Modern day Floki the boat builder

[@suzettecalleja3122]

This was great. I wish you had done more on this video, it was to short.

[@mr.potatohead6138]

Totally agree!

[@Kchill1986]

Digging this video format.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks Kyle!

[@jacquesdube9270]

Un monsieur sympathique et original! J'ai souvent vu ce bateau (ou d'autres de sa confection) lors de mes pérégrinations dans la région de Wakefield. :)

[@WaywardWaggs]

That is pretty cool. Love the skull table. He is very talented.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Happy you enjoyed the video, thanks for checking it out :)

[@WaywardWaggs]

No prob. Loved watching.

[@maitruong7999]

Wow so cool and beautiful

[@Sheilamaizi]

This is the life!!!!!!! Wonderful!!!!!!!

[@jeffmathers355]

Great video. I'm typically not a huge fan of house boasts, it's just not my thing. But I love the rustic look and heavy use of reclaimed materials. Simply a bad ass style. 👍

[@emilygraham1153]

Jeff Mathers Yes indeed. Couldn't"t have said it better!! Emily Liberty

[@tamaraweber3296]

Very interesting builder/artist. Great boat.

[@VintageTexas59]

What a great artist, wish the video been longer. thanks for sharing !

[@Sliali56]

Love this I would love to have a house like this ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kodeywhitewolf4056]

Awesome.....Intreging ..........

[@fastgurrrl]

Awesome man.

[@southerntexashomestead5028]

Great creation! Love the designs & ideas.

[@alifarif2807]

Verry nice

[@GraysonMontPetit]

Love your videos and nice to see places near from were I am

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks Sebastien :) :)

[@clairedaniell4399]

Beautiful thank you for showing this x

[@bonjour3625]

Thx for doing this vid.

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

Very Good 💕👍 😍👍

[@gerribrousseau8620]

everyone should follow it for make a shed

[@chaukeedaar]

Very cool dude!

[@MrEvilTag]

I need this boat!

[@emilygraham1153]

Dante Planeta LOL. Ditto!! Emily Liberty

[@Camille-23]

I like the music in this video

[@beachkat]

very cool!

[@nathalied3138]

Wow ! J'adore :)

[@WisconsinWanderer]

I love your vids keep em coming.please??? thanks

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks Pete :) :)

[@Kristoferwitha_k]

I always wanted to do this! Though question.....it's parked on a lake...is that lake considered public land and is it legal to just have it moured to land or is it illegal? Also I'm american so maybe it's different there but wouldn't it be sweet to bypass having to buy land or pay like$700 in dock fees?

[@ricardomaya510]

awesome chanel !!!!!!!!!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks Ricardo :)

[@normalguy7898]

Not sure about the dry toilet in the living room :/

[@ritarichardson3881]

Rocks!

[@hassiearaya9352]

Amazing talent

[@MrRerod]

Pretty cool.. But winter in quebec in that thing? Really?

[@festinalente391]

Cool!

[@pieter-matthijsbolt9750]

The cat at 2:20 triggered me haha. I thought it was my cat. was confused for a bit. :p

[@mistie8908]

What do you do in winter?

[@carolgan763]

I would love to have this kind of life before I die...

[@mistie8908]

Wow love it. Wtg

[@kojnsa8846]

I want to see your new van house

[@venividivicipartita3750]

How much this project houseboat costs?

[@alternatenutters2524]

Forgive an Olde Land-Lubber's curiosity but...... what is a 4 season pontoon?? How does it resist the crushing pressure of ice? Thanks!

[@fishtravels8252]

Awesome! Too short. lol

[@itsmuha9629]

Клевый пиратский приют. И каюта вполне себе!!!!

[@eliandbel]

hi mat and danielle. why haven't you made a full feature of your new van yet? 😭

[@dabprod]

My kind of guy.

[@josephatnip2398]

Down here in St Louis we call those shantyboats

[@martinchristianaguilar5135]

The real SCAMMERS were the SYSTEM/s that makes us DEPENDENT.

[@美国农场E2留学移民就]

I want buy this one? Thanks

[@spignetti]

You cut up the milk cartons into the size of lets say wooden shakes and then overlap them for bottom to top? that's friggin genius...lol

[@citadelvanlommel9645]

🎩 😁 👕👍Great! 👖

[@MrMountainchris]

Wait. We need to talk more about that awesome living room skull table. Also, don't the milk carton roof pieces deteriorate in the sun??

[@bitethebullet8213]

wow.

[@madrackham5928]

for sale?

[@mistie8908]

Does ice not harm it

[@megdoyle47]

I would love to build a houseboat. I wonder if I would ever get seasick

[@trololo6040]

Необычно

[@amyobar5829]

❤

[@anonymouslyanonymous9078]

Radar......

[@normalguy7898]

Where does he shower?

[@kristianblerche8443]

gym membership....

[@karenharvey2549]

😮

[@nikibass9142]

I can't see it

[@TheOceanJames]

Omg it's Johnny Depp

[@dreamingflurry2729]

Love the idea, don't like the looks of it...rugged stuff never was to my liking, I love wood but only smoothed and varnished :) - still, kudos to this guy living his dream!

[@gandalfstormcloud7514]

I'd like to see al gore living there

[@luissilvamusic]

This guy is leaving the one piece life, he s missing the pirate flag

[@randomstrangerz9929]

Build another boat and rent it out for weekends.

[@farmer998]

amazing what a man can do without a women oppressing him

[@wernerlorenz8465]

Dieter Hildebrand

[@mississippioutpost2895]

Utube is Finished

[@denisemartel3352]

I’m 😍

[@adamoctranspo]

So he poops in the living room?

[@mitchshobbies9834]

okay maybe not exactly like this.

[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@danielwilson6473]

Fake news! You don t have a thatched roof :-)

[@erinbiggers7709]

The host sjw made this unwatchable