Putting A BRAND NEW INTERIOR In My HOUSEBOAT!! (Part 2 - Itty Bitty Update)

[@AYOFishing]

SNAG SOME ITTY BITTY MERCH!! - ayomerch.com

[@AYOFishing]

Also, bigger sizes come in a lighter color grey!

[@ratherbeonthemoon]

Nice. I will be getting one

[@brianmilette]

@@AYOFishinggonna need you to rename one of the boats Titty Committee. I’m sure Gravy would appreciate.

[@sharpshooter3175]

Sizes should start at Large, and go up XL, XXL. If your a man and dont wear a large you are in fact a lady.

[@jonathanmaxwell8183]

AYO The floor shouldn't be that tight it needs room to shink and expand its gonna bubble and wave you need a little gap around all the edges. No edges should be touching the wall or anything like that

[@NASCAR]

We are definitely looking at that one. 🧐

[@IkeTV.]

Nascar really commented 💀

[@Rockhead81]

HEY MOM AYOOO FINALLY MADE IT‼️😅 @NASCAR Find Away And Sponser Are Boy ✌🏽💀✌🏽⁉️

[@MrGreen876]

This was one of the last channels I expected to see here 😂

[@camillethetacoturd7210]

Let’s see a sponsorship!!! Come on NASCAR! You know your boy Ayo deserves it!

[@bripark2833]

What’s up nascar

[@SynchronizorVideos]

12:27 I've both installed and lived with that style of floating lock-together flooring. One very important thing - especially if the floor is going to get direct sunlight or experience wide temperature swings - is to leave room around the edges for thermal expansion (which you can hide under baseboards or other trim). Otherwise, as the flooring heats up it will have nowhere to grow and will buckle itself up off the subfloor quite noticeably. Really happy to see more Itty Bitty content. Can't wait to see what you & the guys get up to with her.

[@thegoldman246]

exactly right.. He will soon find out.

[@napoleano2748]

Exactly what I wanted to say. Didn't he even say it was supposed to be a floating floor? My neighbor made the mistake of putting his laminate in too tight not leaving a gap to the walls in his house and within a year it started buckling lol..

[@thegoldman246]

​@@napoleano2748 all he had to do was a quick google of this type of floor being laid professionally.

[@h34evr]

@@thegoldman246 bro, he crimped wires with extended long nose pliers. The flooring is the least if his issues

[@bigopishposh8558]

STACY! Stacy's mom has it going on. And she's as pretty pretty as the Itty Bitty! Thanks for the update AYO!

[@maconha22]

AYO - I just have to say that it is so commendable that you have seen this project to the end for us. I've watched since the beginning and my God there have been a lot of pitfalls. Yet you have persevered. Thank you. You've really shown some amazing character.

[@JiggyjarjardoM77]

He isn't done yet....

[@alarmedplacebo1579]

Ditto! I was just thinking the same thing lol. He knows we are all chomping at the bit to see it done and is a bamf for staying on the grind!

[@fishwhisper]

@@alarmedplacebo1579 Come on Dude wheres the itty bitty ???? we want the itty bitty :) COME ON DUDE

[@nickinderrieden7630]

I am almost as pumped as you are to see this project on the water. The Itty Bitty is what originally brought me to the channel. Didn't know about your old work, or Norm, or watch fishing videos in general. My interest was more in tiny houses and water adventures. Hence trailerable house boat. Please keep shooting the tiny annoying to film and edit construction. And more frequent but shorter updates would be appreciated. Give us 10 minutes more often. Doesn't have to be a full 30. The updates too can be... Itty Bitty

[@itislaleb]

SAME. ayo really brought me into something i never thought i would love

[@gorgonzola8084]

Same here, from the Netherlands. Can’t wait to see the guys taking itty bitty in to the water and gravy as a captain of the love boat.

[@mwatkins2464]

Need 30 minutes or more for each video

[@tracyfields453]

What he said!!!

[@Count_Smackula]

Same. Tiny houses/houseboats was what brought me here. That, and my favorite cat was named Itty Bitty Kitty.

[@unimog9388]

I'm so in love with this build. Finally someone satisfying my attraction to sunk cost fallacy kinda projects lol. It's not... but bc of the grind.... it feels sooooooo worth it in the end I can't wait to see the smile on your face when she's done

[@Alex-od7nl]

The amount of work you have done on this boat is incredible.

[@bbranett2188]

Yes the teets on this holstine are rubbed raw

[@elusivelectron]

Finally!

[@overclappeddiesel121]

I noticed you are using sharkbite fittings on your pex pipe. Im a plumber and im telling you now that those leak in just a matter of time. Recommend going to a ferguson plumbing supply and renting a milwaukee press and using viega press fittings!!!! Fittings are cheap and so is cost to rent the tool! Worth the extra step!!

[@yyz2112]

I always hit the thumbs up before I even watch the video, that's how much confidence I have in AYO.

[@TubinHard00]

This is the way

[@thomasm9384]

I have been rebuilding a motorcycle almost as long as Itty has been going to visit all those nice folks that help you! Brother, I have shed tears right alongside of you, with you, and for you! You'll be falling off into the water before you know it!

[@shadyvito]

You're busting your ass working on that girl! I'm excited for you and I can't wait to watch you and gravy have some adventures.

[@Pontious]

Man these projects seem expensive, it’s a good thing you can make videos like this to help absoib some of the cost!

[@ryanadams3858]

😂😂😂😂that was good 👍

[@donfrazelle7752]

Glad to see the progress ! One suggestion on drilling through metal. Use a hole punch to tap an indentation in the metal where the center of your drill hole will be. Secure the metal w clamps or a vise to make it more stable. Start with a drill bit about 1/2 the size of the final diameter you want. A drop of oil in the drill hole cavity helps alot. Drill through, then switch to the final diameter drill bit.

[@davidbiren2062]

Yes, cutting oil applied throughout the drilling process will help a ton.

[@jasonballantyne698]

@@davidbiren2062 and not use blunt drill bits haha

[@justmyself1000]

And to add to this....drill slow. lower the bit speed.

[@pappirango]

Or, stfu No one asked! The dude is getting it done, maybe throw out some positive input.

[@bigdog7914]

Entertainment value, keep doing it your way!

[@luminousbanner9643]

Found the channel randomly when the project first started. I came for a boat, an stayed for Gravy 😂

[@zorinecheverri8643]

this dude is the whole ression why i love house boats so much, love yeah Mr. AYO

[@541fisherman]

You and Norm need to come to Oregon and fish for giant white sturgeon with me! 541 x Ayo x Norm colab.

[@survivormandan8576]

FINALLY I NEEDED ANOTHER ITTY BITTY UPDATE!!! Been watching since the very beginning, shes come along way, you should be proud! :)

[@Thecrooms]

When she is done you need to go fish the great loop with her! Really put her through her paces. Can wait to see her finished.

[@cinnamonstck5664]

Secconded!

[@andrebmoreira]

Nice!!! Patiently following this project since Day 1! Congrats for sticking with the Itty Bitty and sharing the journey with us. Can’t wait to see her done!!

[@joshwagner8468]

Let's freaking goooo. I love this guy. Can't ever get enough of ayo fishing.

[@emmpe.]

I am sick at home right now and found your channel just a few days ago. I binged the Itty Bitty videos instant and was wondering when it will continue and here it is. Great videos, love to watch them!

[@Lucasholzlein]

Love the vids Ayo they never disappoint and they always make my day every time you post but we need more Davy freaking Gravy😊

[@pyratellamarecordingstudio1062]

That flooring looked exactly like the stuff I used in our 2000sq ft house. I did it all in one piece with no breaks between rooms. I hope you put 1/4” gaps around it because it will expand and contract. And with no gaps it will start to buckle.

[@adventurebegins1]

Your exactly rite. He fit pieces tight,which is a no no. Where he lives,the humidity gets high and being on the water. Edges will definitely buckle!

[@mikeg0802]

Agree, especially in a boat (marine environment with a flexing hull)….

[@twodogsyyc6729]

AYO I'm so excited for you man!! You've worked so hard for so long you deserve this and it's coming out amazing. So stoked to see you and MR. Gravy on the maiden voyage catching so many fish making Itty Bitty memories

[@dprob1985]

Man you got the perfect workshop and tools for this!!! I can only ever dream of having that equipment!!

[@NeilMuller-ms6vp]

I can alteady see ayo and davie taking on the lakes in itty bitty,looking good ayo hope to see it on the water soon good luck

[@caseynoveske3786]

When completed make sure to float the boat to find your new waterline, your bottom paint will most likely change angle after interior is added causing a shift in weight. It’s looking great! I know the time involved, like a second and third job!

[@mwatkins2464]

No need for bottom paint or waterline, it’s a trailer queen

[@dkat1108]

Exactly what I was thinking is how much weight is either added or less with all the upgrades....

[@edellenburg78]

You might want to consider a generator and plumbing your fuel tank to that too, makes it nice when it all runs off the big tank

[@richardharp4398]

When you’re drilling through metal slower is best. Man, I have watched your channel since day one of the itty-bitty. So proud of all the work you’re doing! Fantastic.

[@808jin]

Been following this project since the start! Great work and dedication! So sick!

[@SadDusti128]

If you haven't already, make sure to use some heat shrink around your electrical connections bud. Boat is really coming together brother! loving it!

[@lukeroberts649]

I love so much that you did all your own modeling for your Itty Bitty shirts(ha). Ordering one tonight. Many of us are probably close to as excited to see this project come to fruition as you are. I want nothing more than to see the first catch and cook in this thing

[@ashtonray5230]

This has been my favorite series on KZbin by far. Love the Itty bitty. Jealous sir.

[@paulym5814]

Spray foam the outer walls and ceiling. It will help with the heat and the cold. And it cuts out a lot of noise that those old boats had. She’s gonna be a keeper after all the work.

[@wanderingspider8988]

Problem with spray foam is if you ever need to work on anything you have to dig all that crap out. As a remodeled, spray foam is a nightmare when you open a wall for an easy fix and find that shit. I would go Rockwool...

[@theriverbend]

To be honest when you bought this boat, I said no way he sticks this thing out, its going to be a nightmare. But you have proved me wrong, so awesome to see it now. Amazing work and keep it going, cant wait to see her maiden voyage.

[@hunterwarner393]

Dude Ayo I freakin love your videos man. Especially these Itty Bitty updates. I'm just as excited every step of the way of this project as you are. You're genuinely one of the few youtubers that bring a smile to my face when I see a new upload. Can't wait for the ol girl to be done!

[@silversmokex]

When the day comes to launch ~ the~ itty-bitty ~on her maiden voyage.…I hope that you will have a boat/ship launching celebration ( bottle of champagne)that she truly deserves.🍾

[@michaeljamesmccabe]

Pretty hyped about the Itty Bitty. It’s how I found the channel! Also, Stacey’s mom has got it going on.

[@robertmceuen3630]

You are a true visionary. That boat started out ROUGH. But I am impressed. The boat looks great and I believe it will finish beautifully.

[@pamelaklemp5615]

She's LOOKIN ' 😍 GOOD! Can't wait to see her Under Way ! Love all the things you've done so far great job 👏 👍

[@Johnny_Kanuk]

You should get a light that you can move around to spot. Helps when you need to see in one specific area.

[@johngray5800]

Love this series. I think you just need to find a bigger one after this and do it all over again!

[@chrisb342]

You should be the first one to the complete Mississippi River on KZbin that would be awesome to see all the fish you catch and and the catch and cook video’s. Seeing you and the guys doing this would be awesome and legendary

[@josephperry6822]

Itty-bitty was the reason I originally subscribed. I've enjoyed all your videos since then. But seeing more progress on the old girl always brings a bigger smile to my face. GREAT WORW SIR!!

[@Gettinbentfishing]

When ya gotta drill through steel cutting oil helps. Keeps the bit from burning helps keep shavings from flying and gets it through quicker. Like lube,um......

[@bobbyweenus]

I live for Itty Bitty update videos, I cannot wait to see this as a finished project

[@catfisher420]

You should put big stainless steel washers on each bolt for your flood lights on top. You should also put sealant in the holes and on the bolts before you put them through.

[@tjocho]

I usually trace a "gasket" type thingy with the sealant on the bottom of anything that is going to be bolted on the hull, on top of what you suggested with the "holes and bolts". Be generous with sealant or its just a matter of surprisingly short time before you get a new hull rot or leak.

[@chrispierce3128]

I’ve been watching this build from the beginning. I’m stoked you have kept us all entertained!

[@Broke-VR-Racer]

Can’t wait for the finished product. Good work

[@johnmasonRCingabout]

Great to see an update on how she's coming along, I can't wait to see her on the water at night. And putting the braket on backwards, I do stuff like that all the time, and it starts to become a nuisance.

[@Slonge92]

As long as you have kept weight on the centerline, or evenly distributed port and starboard, you won’t capsize the top-heavy Itty Bitty. Been with you since the beginning on this project. Thanks Ayo!

[@stefanieholbrook7697]

So exciting to see the Itty Bitty getting close to being finished!! Also anxious for the camping/fishing video that’s gonna come next!!

[@scottburk4083]

Love it!!! My favorite boat on You Tube!!! It's gettin' there Ayo,I can't hardly wait!!! I'm so excited and I just can't hide it,I'm about to lose control and I think I like it!!! LOL😂 Take care Brother,thanks for the video and God Bless!!!❤😊

[@rachaelhawkins9788]

Looking good! Nice work, she's an itty bitty boat with big LOVE ❤

[@dirtybuzzard5977]

Great video Ayo the Itty Bitty is gonna be Awesome. You ,Davy,Bro in law and Smalls is gonna have some good times on it .. Thanks for the update on her . Stay safe and Keep’em coming 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@princevegeta3431]

So proud of you Ayo though all the blood sweat and tears we're almost done

[@leonzios10]

Watching you with some of these tools is quite entertaining. For drilling holes through metal start off with a smaller bit at higher speeds then work your way up with larger bits at lower speeds. Loving your projects and videos, bud!

[@jasonbenjamin9371]

Glad to see some real progress happening on the Itty Bitty! Can't wait to see her when shebis done.

[@PanthorPapa84]

I kind of want to see you and gravy go trout fishing or something. Ya know what i mean? The Itty Bitty looks like she would be relaxing to fish on in the cold with a cup of coffee/cocoa.

[@DavidCrider-f6f]

Great job ayo…. Proud of you for sticking with the itty bitty

[@ericgregory3005]

A few might have commented already but lubricate your drill bits, it will drill easier, keep bits sharp. Also are you venting that gas tank to the outside? Take a look at sea deck as well. Good for floors, also can use it if you decide to make cuts/hatches in the floor for storage. Glad to see the bity progressing!

[@travismasters5473]

Can not wait for the Itty Bitty's maidan voyage!!

[@womackke]

you need double hose clamps on both ends of that fuel fill hose

[@BuCkYwUcKy123]

I cannot wait to see this thing finished!!!

[@johnrhodes6904]

BTW you may not have as many subscribers as some of the other KZbin fishing channels but you have the best personality💯

[@christheplumbmaster]

She's coming along nicely! Also, your videos are so educational. I never knew that trout sweat. That's awesome!

[@dwightvoeks9970]

Definitely an interesting boat design. You've got a lot of room to move and stretch. Here in Washington we put those top decks to good use and don't need AC. They really suck down your batteries fast if you're not connected to shore power. It's coming along nicely

[@meikosadventuresandmore]

You're boat is coming along great. I can't wait to see it finished 😊

[@CrFouquet]

I put down tons, literally tons of that flooring. You can also score your line and snap the flooring. Thank you as always for the content you bring to all of us.

[@neilbonefishing]

That boat's very amazing. The guy you bought it from is probably so happy he got rid of it. You put a lot of work into it in.The previous owner probably did not realize how much work it needed. Congrats to the boat journey looking good 👊

[@codycooper485]

We need an Itty Bitty update yo!!!

[@justinbrents3110]

But hey good job man Love how you're working on it keep up the good work

[@quentinkelly8411]

Bro I always much Stacey’s mom and jesses girl that’s hilarious. “I wish that I had STACEYS MOM”

[@rovvt1284]

I like this guy. He treats Grady so good.

[@jiminauburn5073]

Gravy

[@pappirango]

Right? So respectfull!

[@pappirango]

Davy gravy is an amazing guy.

[@PhillipRhodes]

... but no match for Davy Grady! 😆

[@DudeNoWay.]

Will say, have watched this project since the beginning - over two years. The excitement I had when seeing this video on my feed was incredible. Awesome to see the itty bitty finally coming together to something so cool. Your badass! More projects like this please!

[@fishtalkos3072]

It's not always possible, because they can be bumped/snagged easier, but I think if you mounted those light brackets on a vertical surface (side of the boat or wall for instance) instead of a horizontal surface (deck, roof, etc.) you'd get the full range of tilt without having to...modify...them 😆I say that with nothing but love, as I sport my Itty Bitty shirt while I do every step of my own projects twice. Keep going brother!

[@cruzader0]

She's coming along great Ayo! Also butyl tape is great for sealing anytime you drill into your boat and you don't want water going down that hole. Can't wait to see the ol girl in the water with gravy at the helm!

[@NickMattia44]

Looks great man! One question I have is did you not need sub floor padding when you installed the vinyl? Might be different because it’s a boat but I’ve always put down foam padding before laying down the vinyl

[@5.0_foxbody93]

Can’t wait till the 24 hours in the itty bitty with gravy and/or norm. Love it

[@abbynormal206]

I am LOVIN this project! All Hail the ITTY BITTY!!!

[@lucasyoung4832]

The Shaw Floorte' stuff is great. I put that in my new kitchen because i have little kids and dogs and needed something with a thick wear layer. It goes down easier and is so much more sturdy than cheaper LVP brands. Most people who talk trash about vinyl flooring have only used the thin junky discount stuff.

[@TheMeditron]

Oh man! Can't wait to see a 48 hours catch and cook with norm / davy!

[@pappirango]

Norm sucks!

[@prestonrussell605]

Like the progress that you’re making. You are going to be able to make so much content with this boat when it is finished and I can’t wait!

[@tompartridge8147]

Watching at 12 at night in the UK, this is worth staying up another half hour 👍

[@GazOwen177]

Totally doing the same mate

[@russelldavis3]

Haha doing the same

[@ryansmith-nx5qy]

Same

[@soniayoung7531]

Hi Ayo good to see some progress on the Itty Bitty,things are coming together great ,can't wait to see the completion, stay safe

[@CommonAccent]

that fuel tank looks a little small, even for a tiny house boat. Still going to be way better than an inflatable though, can't wait for the first outing!

[@noapologizes2018]

You hung in there and looks like the boat will be ready in a few weeks, so I got to hand it to you for sticking to this rebuild. I wonder just how much of the original boat is left. I guess the shell of the boat served as the template and foundation.

[@rowdyvoils2830]

I can't wait for you and the boys to build an itty bitty for the Red Bull Downhill Derby😅

[@pappirango]

That would be epic!!

[@nopenopington2310]

I did not think I was going to enjoy this channel nearly as much as I have when i found you, but Ayo... My lord, dude, every video has my rapt attention. Like, my old High School Teachers would be JEALOUS at how well you keep my focus. It makes me want to go back out fishin, and doing all these wack things with my boys. Keep it up, you're doing fantastic my man.

[@pappirango]

Right? I could definitely hangout with ayo.

[@jasonwilliams9331]

Hope you like bouncy floors. Need to leave expansion on sides

[@pappirango]

Really good thing someone asked for your input.

[@jasonwilliams9331]

@@pappirango good thing there is a Karen on here

[@pappirango]

Not sure who you’re directing that to.

[@danielmcallister5892]

I'm so proud of you brother for taking on and overcoming such a large project. Almost there man keep it up. Also still waiting on that job offer

[@randybutternub031]

I’ve never seen such little progress in a 20 minute video. I come back to this guys channel periodically and can’t believe he still hasn’t finished this thing… fingers crossed they don’t butcher it.

[@J_Brian]

Can’t wait to see the finished product!

[@Livie103]

If I may make a suggestion. I would use a sealant around all your thru-hull fittings and screws. There is a marine sealant that I forget the proper name for but it comes in 2 varieties. I think it’s 4200 sealant that is removable. 5200 sealant is almost permanent. I would use the 4200 And you might want to make a flat bracket to mount under the top of itty bitty where you mounted your lights to stiffen it up and lessen chance of pulling through. Love your enthusiasm! Good luck!

[@Ayisha49]

Don’t think about how much money you spending, think of it as an investment. The boat is going to be beautiful once you’re done, think positive!!!

[@itarry4]

Not just that but the videos mean it's going to be far cheaper than the cost for others to do it so he's getting a nice boat and content that people enjoy watching. On top of that at the end of the day it's about the life experience, the learning and the feeling of accomplishment from doing most of it himself and lastly he just needs to remember why he's doing it, what he'll get from it at the end, the experiences he'll have with his mates and a boat he can not just be proud of but really take places and do things he'd never, ever do otherwise.

[@rfitterer]

For all fuel related hoses use double clamps like you do for below the water line. For all deck fittings use 3m 4200 or the like on both sides of gasket and in all screw holes (no silicone).

[@littlezero6399]

I can think of about 100 different ways to mount them lights better than drilling a random hole in your mount but hey, as long as it works xD.

[@ProvoDrive]

Metal drilling slowly. Use a drill press. Ryobi makes one to add to your tool collection

[@zacharywatts1514]

Hat’s off to one of the best series on yt, you and BamaBass the 2 top of the class, best to do it. Entertaining, informative,fun, and character’s you got it all Ayo! Watching you since you were “the cameraman” to now very fun journey. And Ayo it’s “Stacey’s mom”, she is the one who has got it “going on”😂