My HUGE Barge BOAT is ALMOST READY to go into the Water

[@MyFirstBoat]

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[@Canbomb]

I wasn't going to say anything at first but it becomes apparent that you probably won't do anything about this unless someone says something. Me and my BF noticed it you don't reply to comments. We get that you are on the money side of KZbin (with the 4-5 ads, etc) however being true to your commentators makes subscribers. subscribers makes watch time hours. watch time hours makes money. Another huge problem is that your first boat isn't done nor livable and instead you decide to buy more boats. I get that if it's your prerogative to hold out the completion of your boat for the next 15 years because of the name of your channel but that's what we came here for. As there's not many KZbinrs who have motor yachts we would have liked to seen longer working vlogs and you sticking to one boat and daily life on it with you and your wife. That's also our goal. For these reasons we lose interest in your channel and unsubscribing we wish you well on your endeavors. Thanks for the first few videos.

[@rpaasse6453]

@@Canbomb nag nag nag

[@steinrich56]

@@Canbomb I agree........I too, have lost interest in him. Pity.......he started out so well.

[@imontymt]

@@Canbomb A 90 second add and not staying strictly with what was planned when he started his channel? I think you may be hard pressed to find other channels on YT that haven't done the same. Relax and enjoy the FREE content. Maybe start your own channel and try to please everyone, you may find it next to impossible. I believe this channel is still true to " My first Boat", being that he is learning everything he can to work on steel hulls and restore his boat the best way he knows how, including telling us when and how he made mistakes. I guess all i am saying is give the guy a break and enjoy the ride. Do you really feel that posting an inflated "4-5 ads, ect" and ripping apart his content is the way to make this youtuber see some imagined moral sin he has done?

[@Canbomb]

@@imontymt I didn't rip him apart. I just pointed out the change in his behavior toward the beginning till now. We will start our own channel. Nothing in life is free.. we were subscribers who spent our time which, im letting him know, its no longer worth it and exactly why.. I think im one of the only ones who ever said anything before unsubscribing. Believe it or not, KZbinrs appreciate this.

[@kentulander5716]

As a retired marine engineer I really enjoy your projects not shying to learn new skills. Interesting to see all new tools you use not available in my days.

[@w124mercedes7]

I think he is far underpowered and not even close to enough propeller surface for that size vessel.

[@w124mercedes7]

@@jackrichards1863 i dont think those 2 outboards will even move that barge. If they do it will be 1 knot running wide open and no way to control it. But some people have to learn the hard way. All the people rooting him on are doing him more harm than good.

[@normanboyes4983]

@@w124mercedes7 Based on what empirical evidence?

[@1961nuffield]

The fin by your bow thruster is the old keel, so in effect you are going to be sailing your boat backwards, as to how it was designed. I'd trim the fin down to a minimum and add a keel at the stern. Otherwise your boat will be difficult to handle and feel very twitchy.

[@Jurflip2]

He needs some keel in front to steer effectively. A flat-bottomed boat like this, with no keel at the front, simply tends to go sideways when attemptiong to steer around a corner. I think he should construct some kind of keel over the bow thruster tunnel. It help with steering and protect the bow thruster when grounding.

[@1961nuffield]

@@Jurflip2 My old Dutch barge had nothing at the front and handled well, it was a sailing barge converted to motor, it had strange handling in reverse (prop steer) but was very stable going forward even on the sea.

[@nightwranglers1]

I am glad you decided to go for 2 engines! This is going to open a world of possibilities whenever you are maneuvering!

[@theradioweyr]

Yes, ignore all those who say go for only one outboard.

[@w124mercedes7]

Even with both engins wide open he will be way underpowered. Thats about 10% of the power he needs. He simply doesn't have enough propeller or power for that size vessel. I have owned vessel half that size that needed more power and prop. I dont think he will get 2 knots with both motors running wide open. He would be better to get a good used pair of Turbo diesel bus engins and turn one reverse through gearing. You need them to turn into each other or vessel will be impossible to control. I hate to see this young man waste his money and destroy 2 engine he could sell for better engines.

[@jeancouture9732]

Dont really need 2 engines with a bow thruster. That said he definitelly should get bigger engines.

[@nightwranglers1]

@@w124mercedes7 don’t worry about the speed. Worry about the stopping distance!! Bet there will be plenty enough power to get this rig upwards of 4-6knots. But he needs to think ahead when stopping. I have a loading barge 8x3,5m with 9,9hp. At full throttle I get 4 knots. And it’s almost square in the front! If a was him, I would make the steering separate. That way he can use the outside engine as a “truster” when docking.

[@keithpippin8003]

Very nice. I have enjoyed taking this journey with you. The fact that you don't try to hide mistakes, says a lot about your character. Keep up the great work.

[@Jurflip2]

You should probably weld some kind of guard around the bow thruster tunnel you have fitted. If you do ground the boat now, the first thing to hit is the tunnel. One advantage of a flat-bottomed vessel, like your barge, is that you can "take the ground", i.e. you can let the boat lie on the beach when the tide retracts. With the outboard motors, you have no concerns with props or rudders being protected, but the bow thruster tunnel is an issue.

[@AB-qo6ji]

sometimes you just need to remove the top fairing of the engines to do basic maintenance, change spark plugs for example... and a level platform will come in very handy. the way you build it, with a sloping angle and nowhere to rest your feet and toolbox makes maintenance more difficult

[@PaulRansonArt]

Was thinking a similar though. 😃😃

[@nena4215]

It is so impressive how neat you work, everything is beautiful, those were definitely huge jobs done very well!!

[@b6s4shelter]

curious, these transom brackets, get submerged at times, and the square box tubing might get water inside and corrode? I-beams would not hold water... Are these brackets sealed?

[@dnomyarnostaw]

For long term, those square tube sections need to either 1) Be tested for water tightedness, OR 2) Have some serious weep holes to let water out easily. If you choose to have weepholes, flood the interior to the sections with a liquid anti-rust treatment like FishOil. Rusting out from the inside is a trap that could result in a sudden failure.

[@terryberg]

That is a low power welder. For the thickness of the material you are welding, you should just turn the wirefeed up all the way, and match it's burn rate with the current. Looking at these welds and welds you've done previously, the current is too low. The wire is feeding too fast and the material is not being penetrated as much as it should. I would grind these welds down and crank up the current and get some penetration into the parts you are welding together.

[@terryberg]

hehehehe.... I should have watched the whole video before commenting..... looks like you did what I suggested before I suggested it..... you're a mind reader 🙂

[@davidcash6809]

I am curious as to why you did not make the motor mounts so the propeller shaft is parallel with the water line? What you have now will lift the stern and drive the bow down!

[@jamesmaddox7565]

Great project following MY FIRST BOAT! Have a background in steel fabrication that supported my now retired construction company. If you were closer and would accept a 77 year old helper, free, I would be there!! This week I derusted 12" steel beams, welding two together, plating welds, mag drill wood attach points for the framer to used in our new house construction. Watching you challenge dam near anything lightens my heart!! Think of all the AFRAID TO TRY IT people you are getting to, GO FOR IT! Thanks for sharing,

[@Takhor86]

I have been watching your videos from the first one. Just now I’ve realized how much I appreciate not the skills or lack there of, ability to acquire those skills and total jealousy of it on my part, but the music. I look forward to every video.

[@TheMadSqu]

Ich finde es toll, dass du die Größe hast, auch zu zeigen was nicht klappt oder was du vergessen hast usw. Zuerst war ich nicht begeistert von noch einer Baustelle und dachte "Mach doch erstmal das erste Boot fertig!" Aber durch die ganz neuen Herausforderungen und die neuen Werkzeuge, die du hast, hat es deinen Kanal nochmal auf einen neuen Level gehoben. Great job!!!

[@davekimbler2308]

You are making it battle ready for sure ! Lol. Your attention to detail is fantastic ! Just remember that those motors on a standard boat are held on with 2” thick wood and fiberglass and you have over the top support for them now ! I would enclose the transom brackets to hold your fuel tanks , plenty of room , safe and easy to fill at that location , 6 - 6 gallons tanks should be enough . If you put a 5 ton crane on it you could do some salvage work ! Just a thought !

[@randyclyde4939]

Glad to see an updated video, was beginning to worry that all was ok! The precision with which you work is wonderful to see. Thanks for taking us along on another adventure in building your barge. Be well, be safe!

[@arthurverheijen6682]

Also......ich finde es KLASSE!!!! Du kommst mit Ideen und Lösungen die bisher keiner gesehen hat. Ich finde es echt Superrrr. Vielen vielen Dank!

[@wizquack4505]

You might want to put some water in the boat around the thruster to make sure there are no pin holes in the welds. If it doesn’t leak out then in won’t leak in when it goes in the water. Just a thought.

[@randy5411]

Your workmanship always amazes me. It seems like you just get better and better with every video. Keep it up, and it's likely, you'll probably own a yacht building company.

[@giles-df9yu]

Willing to try, gets you halfway there.

[@Jurflip2]

I agree. For an amateur, the quality of the workmanship is outstanding. And everything is enormously over-engineered, in my opinion.

[@holgers5216]

dein schweißen ist so gut geworden...wie ein Pro!!!...SUPER!!

[@michaelcanto6175]

Liking the structual changes a lot, Just wondering why the tilted mounting angle...

[@peternash6206]

I have watched from the beginning and thoroughly enjoy your projects. You may need to consider some underwater protection for the bow thruster but knowing you - that is already planned. Good Luck.

[@stevenholton438]

Your appetite for work is staggering!

[@fredflintstone1428]

I applaud your brilliant work and perseverance. You can look back on this film with much pride in what you have already achieved.

[@triprobinson2808]

Anodes and grounding. Important Sir. Great job. Glad you raised the brackets up for the outboards. Carry on.

[@martinbond46]

Used to coxswain US Army landing craft in the late 80's. No expert, but I think you are going to be "down at the stern." Love the channel. Thanks

[@Bigdingaling95]

@ 17:20 your welds penetrated great, but most of your welds will hold regardless. Something to be mindful of, even if you have a tent or some canvass walls around you. Your welds will be affected by the wind. Even if there's hardly any wind around.

[@rienlamberts6661]

The 5 bolds at the top ,it is a idee to place a spacer bushing to prevent flatting the tube.

[@radouancouronnel3033]

With two engines you will enjoy much better maneuvrability for example during docking. Your welding skills greatly improve. Keep up the good work.

[@jaygee5693]

Two motors gives redundancy too.

[@paulabes4220]

bow and stern thrusters helps a little when docking too.

[@Falney]

Your welds are really getting waaaaaay better. Good work

[@jeremysetdec]

They'll be almost average soon!

[@1stzard]

Other guy was a beginner.

[@erikhoglund666]

Whoho bow thruster! It's going to be so nice to watch it finished in the water 😍

[@AB-qo6ji]

you built the mounts for the engines inclined towards the engines... you need to build a level platform on these engine mounts to make the structure more rigid, but the important thing: this level platform just behind the engines will help you when you need to do it some maintenance on the engines without vibrations on the supports or the risk of slipping and falling into the water

[@larrysmith4918]

Excellent content. Long shaft outboards would give you much more flexibility in distance between powerhead and prop.

[@johnfleury5430]

When welding with the mig make a wave or circle motion this will make sure you have penetration on both pieces another set of holes in your transom but half way between the existing so you can fine tune the height of the motors should be drilled now You're doing good keep up the good work hurry a cold winter is coming

[@dancarter482]

Scrolled through to find other welding advice - surprisingly little. First welds were dirty - poor prep. It pays to have a stainless or brass bristled brush to hand to work over the welds while they cool. Keep agitating the area during torch breaks to keep contamination to a minimum. Better to spend a bit longer preparing the whole area back to as clean bare steel as possible before you strike the first arc.

[@johnfleury5430]

@@dancarter482 remember preparation is 75% of the welder's work

[@xClaudiaOctaviax]

backup plates are needed on the inside of the hull where you bolted.

[@777rogerf]

German tools are so impressive. In American I do not see such state-of-the-art machine tools either in our stores or online (but I'm not a steelworker) I wonder if you are a product of education in trades as as a secondary school student. The German public educational system is so practical and realistic. I wish it were adopted around the world to the extent possible.

[@evilla7579]

That bow thruster encapsulation is also gonna create alot of drag. Consider making it also more 'hydradynamic'. The transom design is now better. Typical German overengineering though, but if its helps you sleep than so be it. Btw: when it is not possible to calculate the forces and used materials, overengineering is IMHO the best way to go (unless weight is an issue).

[@justinfufun5483]

Overengineering is underengineering

[@bartjohnson8139]

A great job! Your confidence improves along with experience. If you don’t mind, I’ll toss out a suggestion about the bow thruster. I would highly recommend a crash bar around the unit. It’s very vulnerable to damage sticking out like it is. And a question. Why does the transom assembly have a back sloping rake to it?

[@Malakai_333]

is there any reason why the transom is at an angle instead of being at a 90 degree angle as on every other boat?

[@BadenBadenSwitzerBaden]

again, the Bob Ross of boat building. Every time I am 0,75 the way through... I feel 50% better than when I started. Thank you.

[@billbird7557]

Now that you have added the extensions so the motors will tilt the motors are at the same water level as before looks to me like you need to raise the extensions

[@nicobogaard2315]

You are becominga very skilled steelworker! I admire your work.

[@Munk-v9c]

LOL

[@august3777]

Holy Moly. This is going to be a huge job.

[@tennisserveacademy8550]

Congratulations on the completion of the barge I've been waiting for this video really for a long time I appreciate your useful and good video

[@panki2085]

Hello, your work is very interesting for me - please keep it up !

[@sm7wyg]

I must say I admire your work. Also, you made the right choice when deciding on two outboard motors. As a result of your choice you will have quite a bit better manoeuvrability. Most likely you will not even need the bow thruster. It is nice to have, but in calm conditions you will be able to drive that boat of yours sideways. You could possibly have made it even easier to manoeuvre by looking in to azimuth stern drives. Or by making a contraption that can turn 200 degrees or even 360 degrees. So, even if some of your viewers have commented that you ought to have chosen a single engine I would say that you did the right thing. Manoeuvrability is worth more than speed 8 times out of 10, or that is my opinion. I am a Master Mariner by trade, but I would have said the same thing even if I only had a loose opinion on the subject. I really enjoy your videos, I had a live aboard myself a few years ago, and I find your approach and your enthusiasm for your project very inspiring.

[@keepthepeace5759]

Watching you get better at things is fun! Best of luck

[@whitby910]

Fascinating to watch. I like your honesty and 'experimental' approach.

[@dumdidumdumification]

Have you thought about protecting the bow truster? it appears quite vulnerable.

[@Luuxs]

what you need is a detwiler or a bobs machine shop jackplate!!! motorlift , that way you can adjust the engine height depending on the load ;) i have 4 outboards on my boat with the same system it is used in racing , but works for this application as well.

[@salamander5703]

Might be worth fairing in around the bow thruster - looks quite draggy otherwise! Would protect it from hitting things too.

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

Was going to say the same thing. The overall mass and speed of the barge probably makes the bow thruster hanging out there produce negligible drag, but it it does look exposed to damage, even with that existing fin in front.

[@apexaero]

Does your Heat Shrink have a heat activated adhesive sealer layer? to keep the copper from turning green

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

I admire your drive to keep working towards your goals.

[@timvukman4734]

Amazing work!!! Very impressive engineering and installation

[@mattpalmer5890]

I think you'll be much happier with twin screws on that vessel rather than one big outboard - especially with the thruster. Much easier to manoeuvre - especially given the length of the vessel. Great job !

[@kjordan1307]

I really enjoy your style of videos. I like that you film the work you are doing and then do voice-over to explain what you're doing. I also appreciate that your music isn't so loud that I can't hear what you're saying. 😊

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Wow you are really getting alot done!!!! The benefit of two motors is if one fails you still have one more.

[@johnnybuss5637]

That's a good reason why a Bow Thruster is usually internally mounted.. Now you have to protect the external mounting with strong irons!

[@kenzetterdahl1248]

Hi, May I suggest a platform between the engines.. It makes things easier for what ever reasons. Regards Ken

[@sonnylada]

Your going to want to flip those extensions so the diagonal beam points up to the outboard, as the weight of the motor is pulling down, and you want that to transfer down and back to the transom.

[@Survivalmarek88]

gute Arbeit Michel richtig geiles Video ich liebe solche Boot Restaurationen

[@Bajatrvlr]

I really hate to say this but the way your mounting plate sits is going to become a giant scoop for the water to catch on. I think you’re going to have a geyser effect going on there. I hope I’m wrong for your sake. The only way I can see it working is to have the bottom of the mounting plate extend all the way to the bottom of the boat.

[@robsycko]

You could mount two 300 hp diesels outboards on each of those mounts. 4 motors. Those mounts woud hold a elephant!

[@normanmerrill1241]

Your metal work is really advanced…well done…it is a sturdy structure…be safe

[@TheOneTrueHeavy]

Just for the future, making many small welds on and off makes really pretty looking welds, but with metal that thick, you arent getting the metal hot enough to get good penetration. Holding the trigger down and moving from one little circle right into the next will get the base metal hotter and make the weld stronger. These ones will work fine, since you overengineered them, but keep that in mind.

[@stephenweston2973]

When ya made the extension why not try and make it a vertical mount instead of the angle. Also i would pit a level deck on above them, make it way easier to work on them and get in out of areas that are lower

[@okwonneezy3972]

The bow thruster will create some drag you can fabricate a fin shape or smooth half dome i front of it … reduce drag and guard Incase of bumps ( seabed or debris Geri g caught etc)!!! Happy boating captain!!!🫡

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Where did you find that acoustic version of Creep at the very beginning?

[@kevinzero8566]

Isnt the front thruster sticking out too much? Not sure if that will be the first thing you hit when you get in contact with ground.

[@carlstineman274]

Why did you decide to switch the ends of the boat making the bow the stern and the stern the bow? The fin you partially cut away appears to have been a skeg designed to support a rudder which makes that end of the boat the stern.

[@mamamarius]

Your welding is improving fast ! Nothing more sexy than a shiny stack of dimes....

[@jenateer2518]

You are doing great. Keep on keeping on

[@konstantinmalicky2267]

Will try this Fishing Clash to support channel. Thanks guys for the content!

[@catboattwo]

Ich war vor diversen Jahren mal an einem ähnlichen Projekt beteiligt.... Nach mehreren für den Eigner unbefriedigenden Versuchen mit angehängten Außenbordern haben wir dann eine Konstruktion mit Außenbordern im Schacht umgesetzt....: einer vorn im Schiff und einer hinten. Vorteil...: wir haben uns die notwendige Konstruktion am Heck erspart / und die Rumpfform damals war noch deutlich runder...), zusätzlich Bug- und Heckstrahlruder war nicht mehr notwendig weil wir die Motoren bis zu einem Winkel von 90° drehbar gemacht haben. Und einer der Motoren konnte deutlich kleiner gewählt werden, weil er ja nur für den Notfall oder eben zum rangieren gedacht war. Ein weiterer Vorteil war...: wir konnten das ursprüngliche angehängte Ruder des Fahrzeugs weiter nutzen, was die Fahreigenschaften insbesondere bei langsamen Geschwindigkeiten deutlich verbessert hat.

[@jimmyccam]

It's looking amazing! You are such a skilled craftsman, it is a pleasure to have seen the progress of "My First Boat" to my first ship! 😀

[@StephanieElizabethMann]

I agree with you about double and quadrupled repeating on job. I'm scratch building 4 legs for a star wars model. Each leg has over 50 pieces. I'm glad they're less than the weight of one of your bolts. You're doing a magnificent job.

[@jimgarner5574]

Your welding skill has vastly improved.

[@robertvalentine9366]

Put a horizontal deck on the motor mounts and you will have a swim platform!

[@mikethedesertrat]

First time to your channel. Most viewers likely don't realize the amount of effort it takes to make a video of a project. I totally appreciate what you do. Excellent. Educational and entertaining. Subscribed.

[@brendamccormick3383]

einfach for me to say... a track and pinion to raise or lower motors via the mounts would be a way to accommodate higher or lower drafts for the barge

[@andrewvillanueva3722]

You are very talented. Master fabricator I wish I had your skills.

[@qno-oj3py]

Gute Arbeit. What brand of rust converter do you use and what is your experience with it? The motor mounts look a bit heavy. I assume the hull is 4 mm steel. Why these heavy beams? Am I missing something?

[@lennartgerdedal883]

You ar a verry god carpenter and metal worker! Verry nice work!

[@Ratty_Rex]

Would it be worth putting some heavy duty chain on the Motor/ Transom and the hull in case something goes wrong in the water? Or not possible/ practical?

[@Ratty_Rex]

A great update on a fascinating project.

[@WillWaldron]

Where did you buy that bow thruster and how much ? we need one

[@paraweir]

Looks great. I hope though that the transom won't form a drag point I.e. won't be dragging in the water when underway. It looks very wee built though and very heavy ....

[@chrisjuza1249]

Filling in the divits is called clad welding. We do it all the time on my ship, even when there is a hole all the way through if it's not to big.

[@DrMott]

Can't wait to see how this barge moves with those two outboards!!!!

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

Like a brick propelled by butterfly wings. So underpowered that it won't go anywhere at more than 3 knots. Also he needs contra rotating props to aid manoueverabiliy. As it is, it is a bodge job. Welding skill is fine but the overall design of the propulsion system is sub optimal.

[@getprobed838]

the pieces of metal added for extra strength are called Gussets.

[@Julianna1220]

man that is one big bass boat!

[@tonymiller4744]

Always enjoy your videos. Educational and balanced. Thank you and the very best of luck.

[@romakayak]

Let the sunshine in! Try dragging the gun to expose more arc to the joints.

[@jonflanagin6682]

That bow thruster is going to have a lot of drag , you should add gussets inside fore & aft of the ring. Cross bracing between the 2 outboard mounts

[@donnakawana]

Your completely amazing... The work you do is amazing... I have no doubt all will fare out.... You got this...

[@mrrustygray]

Watching from the beginning, I am impressed at your progression in skills with the tools and equipment. You are now cutting, grinding and welding like a jobber. Excellent work.

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

Your welding skills have came a long way and I think you've got it down now, well done. I don't think you need to worry anymore about the bow thruster, (once you get it working properly), nor your engines mounting, you've went above and beyond for those. Fair skies, calm rivers, safe travels and God Bless...

[@phelansa23]

You have the motors on the bow? The bow thruster on the stern? You might need to make some kind of Skeg (like the plate you cut to install the bow thruster) this will help with directional stability.

[@danpit2001]

good work, you should think about sealing the bolt holes you drilled in the ransom and hull so water doesn't get in the tubing and rot it from the inside

[@mrfarmer532]

Marvelous work ! Thanks for sharing.