Removing TOXIC Black Mold From The Houseboat!! (termites)

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[@albertoknotdejesus1765]

What's up broski

[@crazykids2004]

Can't wait for what's to come

[@johngarcia2010]

Merry Christmas bro .

[@dannybarcenas4819]

Put me in line for the Air BnB on the Itty Bitty when it's ready 🤔

[@SheewdoodleFB]

We appreciate you

[@nicholashinrichsen534]

Yo Ayo, I’m a termite inspector for a living. The termites in your boat are subterranean termites. Meaning they live in the dirt. They only come up to eat the wood and go back in the soil after. By removing the boat from wherever it was being stored before you bought it, you effectively got rid of your termites. Just replace all the damaged wood and your good to go.

[@212caboose]

You should have closed off the windows with tarps before setting off those bug bombs. They work in killing things by being a persistent agent and displacing breathable air... LOVE the progress on the boat though!!

[@MattTZew]

Definitely should have closed the windows with some plastic sheets

[@TztokkJad]

Came to comment this same thing

[@TwilightVaramek]

i agree shoulda sealed it first so it could sit an marinate we had to bug bomb a house cus of fleas once and had to leave for t2wo hours with everything sealed

[@PatonMacD]

Came here to say the same... should have been a huge tarp over it to keep in the fog... you should do it again.. what you did really didn't do anything

[@pmm422]

Add me to the list setting bug bombs off in the wide open not the best plan.

[@cross_fire_]

Extremely impressed that you're pushing through by yourself! 90% of people would have trashed it or hired help. You are the man, I hope this grows the channel. Not to mention your editing and filming is top notch, seriously you're so much better than so many huge KZbinrs.

[@gregoryeverson741]

he is going to be making a whole new boat, nothing worth keeping

[@OrionARS]

Those "weird scraggly lines" aren't mold, they're termite tunnels. I used to be a termite exterminator, and those tunnels are the number one thing to check for on foundation blocks and piers running up to the house

[@TheDeemerDifference]

Exactly

[@michaelpeloso8664]

Thank you Ryan. Thank you. Lol it was driving me nuts when he kept showing the subterranean tubing, and saying "mold" haha gotta love AYO

[@GrandsonofKong]

Yes, indeed! That colony was in there for a while having breakfast, lunch and dinner!

[@lovingatlanta]

👍👍I came to make this exact comment about the “scraggly lines” 😂🤣

[@Mark-sd7fc]

@@michaelpeloso8664 termite shelter tubes

[@Thomasfrommygirl]

It’s going to be so fun watching you complete the project over the next 39 years. On the edge of my seat!

[@wonder777warrior6]

idk man, it loooks pretty close to completion, most of the tedious stuff seemed to be out of the way, rebuilding it is the fun part.

[@Se7nDust]

join Matreon

[@Thomasfrommygirl]

😂 I’m joking y’all. I’m actually living vicariously through him. Sick project

[@TruthTortoise81]

spoiler alert - the project never gets finished.

[@hilarygiaguzzi6139]

🤣

[@ladyruff4333]

I just can't stop watching this train wreck of a project, you make it so entertaining, thanks for all the amazing content.

[@2reelyakrz481]

It's about as funny and entertaining as I have ever seen, though I'm also very interested in seeing what it looks like once it is restored.

[@martinmicheal4595]

I have to agree with you funny fun to watch and a train wreck lo, great content

[@terryoneill2493]

More of a shipwreck!

[@gabe2308]

Seriously it’s like a beautiful disaster I can’t stop watching

[@dankesler4579]

Im watching because its funny and if he can save that one I should be able to do something with the one I have had sitting for 6 years....lol

[@roncryderman4675]

Having rebuilt old RV walls and a new teardrop camp trailer, I'd recommend the Kreg Jig pockethole maker to repair or replace wall supports. They look like 1x2s or close to it.

[@jeremiahgentleman8097]

This is exactly what I came to say. Everything about the frame of this houseboat reminds me of the 1977 Layton Camper I rebuilt, and the Kreg Jig was my best friend throughout the process.

[@jeffparker3334]

You’re an amazing young man. Taking on a project like this with not much prior experience takes a “set”. You’re committed now. Subscribed just because of this project. You have a unique voice and you’re funny. Good luck to you.

[@pulloutperformance]

You might want to do some temporary x braces inside to keep the walls square and supported, as you remove material those walls will get weaker and weaker, love the vids!

[@slapanassiter1024]

Your right cause if he takes all the bracing out that fiberglass could just crumble to peices with out good support

[@ViktorSarge]

I see a houseboat video, I click like. Simple as that.

[@edocslick]

I ''finished'' rebuilding a Yukon Delta many years ago that had sunk and the marina I bought it from had flushed the 140hp Volvo Penta, rebuilt the stringers and floor. After several months finishing the project, when I finally made it on the water it just seemed magical like "Are we floating? and wow the engine is moving this thing, AMAZING!" I can only imagine how It's going to feel when this wonderful project finally hits the water. You will be sooooo proud of yourself and rightfully so!

[@marklamons6977]

The “Scraggly” lines are most likely termite tubes. You can pretreat the new wood with Borate and termite proof the wood.

[@gregoryeverson741]

he could black tar spray the new wood, water and bug treatment

[@Brianhahahaha]

I definitely would have did this weeks ago before all that other work. This messy work area has been driving me crazy thank you for cleaning it.

[@heinrichstyer5388]

Agreed. I even commented on it in a earlier video.

[@BS-hammer]

Good Episode. One Critic, It might be more effective to seal the windows before doing the bug bomb.

[@patrickconnell6654]

Little at a time getting it cleaned up, looking better. Love how you fit in Davey, and then he was on the shitter, always great to hear him.

[@schubur]

This series will make or brake your Chanel, I know it sounds tough but seriously it will show the level of commitment to your channel based on this content. Massive opportunity to expand just stick with it. It’s awesome keep it up.

[@AStiddy]

Been waiting for an Itty Bitty vid update! Also my wife bought me the Googan exclusive to help fund the cause 😅

[@billwhite7099]

"There's no short cuts in this rebuild." needs to be on a plaque when Iddy is finally launched.

[@moonlyte8697]

He needs to see this cuz facts lmao

[@all_things_fishing_golf]

Random guy from Canada 🇨🇦. Everyone needs to Like and comment so we can all keep watching this series!!

[@geraldmoore3686]

I have watched you from your work with LOJO, until now, doing your own thing. You have what it takes to go north of a million subscribers easily, and I intend to be there with you. Looking forward to where the Little Bittie takes us and we haven't even been near the water yet. Bless your wife for her patience with you.

[@immortaldeadfast5530]

Don't move or float the hull until you've reframed the floor, sheeted it and framed the walls. During the last seconds of the video you can see the entire hull twisting, with the walls moving independently of the stringers. The framing is critical to the structural integrity of the whole boat, rebuilt it solid and have plenty of support under those walls. Awesome to see the thing getting cleaned, though. *Toldga* like two videos ago you'd feel a whole lot better moving forward with everything clean. Might as well sort out which wires you're going to keep and yank out the shoddy old wiring for the original appliances and lighting; most of it looks like pilfered lengths of regular house wiring anyway and it'll need replaced. I still think you should just rebuilt the transom with a good used outboard in mind. Much simpler to reinstall, and think of all the storage space(cough* filming gear stowage) you'll gain. Its a houseboat, you don't need to go 30 mph with it. If you want to go fast while out on the Itty Bitty, install a cool little tender that launches a jon boat with a 9.9 merc on it.

[@calebwiebe7826]

Great advice 👍🏻

[@adamoscarson69]

I noticed the same thing in the last seconds of the video.

[@Leesion73]

LISTEN to this m,an

[@lorenclifton110]

I couldn’t agree more. A little lesson (how to) on stringers and glassing them in would be the place to start. Ya know if anyone can do this it’s you AYO. Once you get on a roll with actual repairs it’ll take shape rather quickly. As you know you have some expenses upcoming but as the comment above says, please take care to do it well / solidly. Love this channel.

[@MLATX512]

Saw that too and realized the entire "house" is free-floating from the "boat". This is a frame up restoration essentially.

[@radianttakanuva8388]

When you replace the wet bathroom, you won't necessarily have to cut a hole to fit a new one in the houseboat. There's multiple piece residential shower stalls that come in separate pieces that you can easily fit inside and assemble.

[@lindajackson618]

This reminds me of so many house jobs I’ve done that I never thought could be re-habed. Money, time, and knowledge prevailed. Keep at it and take time off to refresh. Blessings.

[@shanesoule3774]

You and Davey crack me up!!! You guys make this so entertaining, I'm so glad I'd subscribed. The Joe Rogan refrence had me rolling on the floor. Keep up the good work!!

[@bennynabours1208]

"I can't tell you how great is is to stand inside a boat that is not actively trying to kill you" LOL I laughed so hard.. still laughing.. your great man. Keep it up

[@billwhite7099]

The one that cracked me up was "There's no shortcuts in this rebuild" Lol

[@saltofsolomon2454]

It's going to become fun after the demolition is past, my friend. Looking forward to seeing it come together

[@cuyax]

I really enjoy watching your project Ayo. You might consider pressure washing the whole thing so you can see what you got underneath. Just keep pumping it out with a sump, drain plug, or wet dry vac as you go.

[@cameronsales1153]

Dude I love this project so much! I don’t know why, but it just hits the spot. I look forward to the progress and can’t wait to see the end product. Glad you scraped by and didn’t get too messed up in your crash man! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!

[@kyledavis6695]

Best Christmas Eve gift ever

[@libertyforamericanow]

your officially a real man when you open up tools for christmas and you're actually excited.i just bought a metal lathe and the learning curve is what im doing for fun these days.

[@richardelinskas6663]

I can’t wait for this boat to be finished in however way you’re going to finish it!? And watch a video of you driving this thing down the lake. An absolute epic series this is.

[@allanjames4795]

You know??? I use to think finding a old houseboat and fixing it up was a good idea??? But after watching your project… I think I’ve changed my mind and further more I’m glade I watched your video because I’m too old (54yrs) to be that involved in ANY project so many thinks!!! Lol

[@MysticPhoenix]

when its completed its finna look so nice🔥🎣‼️

[@jmac4820]

AYO I love these videos. You are hilarious and that's what keeps me entertained. Keep em coming. You are easily one of the most likable and enjoyable people on youtube.

[@christubbsDrums]

My first boat was a complete restoration project. 1978 Steury 16ft Tri hull that I had to completely rebuild the stringers and floor. First run was in Tampa bay. Hit what I think may have been a manatee and snapped the shaft on the 78 Chrysler outbound. Fixed that and used it for a few years as my training boat. Traded it in on a Chaparral in 2003. Still have that. Wish you all the best on this project and I will definitely follow along. Cheers brother!

[@bradlehigh3450]

Huge difference getting that all cleaned out! Loving this series!

[@christianward7315]

Let’s goooooo!!! Been waiting on the video!! Love what you do man!! Keep up tha hard work!

[@nomistakejake4876]

I love the way badge tells his jokes. Straight faced and no emotion. It makes every subtle joke so much funnier🤣

[@curteighmey1156]

I'm just dying with all the dry humor 🤣

[@DWESENTERPRISE]

So far I watched all your houseboat vids... Keep up the great work. I love how positive your friend is... When you asked him about the boat and if you made a good decision... His reply was perfection! Everyone needs a friend like him (I think he's your friend... Might be family?) "It needs a little work, but some things in life come like that..." Best quote ever!

[@blueluny]

I'm from the UK and had no interest in boats or boat renovation. but good bless the KZbin algorithm that bought me here. this series of this channel is absolute gold. you are a comedy genius sir. I come for the laughs buy stay for the charm and enthusiasm to see you meet your goal.

[@jacobcouchoutdoors9229]

The ol Davy gravy is such a great human being, god bless y’all merry Christmas and have a great start to the new year! 🇺🇸🙏

[@jerrincurran9068]

Can’t wait to see this all done and on the water, I’ll make sure to keep watching and supporting these videos to the fullest to help you out as much as I can with the money aspect of this insane project.😂😂🔥

[@chadk3573]

Love it, this thing will be awesome! Stick with it! I appreciate that you are willing to stay shortcut free. Not many people are willing to put in the work. Do it right and do it once. You won't regret it! Thanks for the hard work!

[@BalaTheRealOne]

you are the kindest man I ever know. calling that thing 'boat' in this state is clear proof

[@luckyedwards4870]

I don't know if I should think ur absolutely crazy for taking on such a huge nightmare, or b super impressed for ur amazing fortitude. Either way, I'm definitely curious to c ur progress, and especially the end result. U definitely have the curiosity part working for u. Keep going guy, I hope to b impressed in the end, it will b a shame if I'm not.

[@Skreetracer]

cannot wait to see more progress on this project, its going to be spectacular

[@rhondalou5308]

Have you thought about getting a local construction dumpster company to sponsor you??!! You're doing 3x the work in clean up! Love the videos! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@edstenson7764]

Still a good video. Gotta give you credit, my back hurt just watching you clean inside the boat. The sense of humor and editing /timing are very good! Please keep the videos coming. Looking forward to the finished boat.

[@shimhd3912]

Great work so far Ayo. Don't lose your momentum this will be a badass boat when you're done.

[@lojofishing]

Black mold?? Good god man

[@Stephanie-Star]

My favorite bass fishing youtube and all the googan squad. Catfishing is The Anglerholics Fishing & Outdoor Adventures. I love getting on KZbin and always able to watch one of you guys.

[@derekmartin1581]

Can't wait to see the rebuilding of your boat !!! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@MyName-bi4pt]

Hey I love that you’re not rushing it. We’re all really enjoying your videos man!!! P.s bug bombs were a bit of a let down though….😂😂😂

[@laminatory]

It’s so nice to see someone dealing with the things I was too careful to take on myself…(I’m being polite) loving the process and the editing is great

[@a-aron2209]

That was the best hair growth/keep ad I’ve ever seen. Regaine will be chasing you to become a brand ambassador! 😎

[@bassburgtv6696]

I gotta say I’m excited to see what this house boat will look like when completed💯 It would be crazy if you collaborated with “DualEx” on this build. Ijs ✊🏾💯

[@Ray96744]

I wish you a very merry Christmas and if you do finish this project it will be an amazing feat and you will love every minute on the water

[@robbie_rebuilds]

When you do your floor put a piece of pvc pipe from the front to the back to channel water & avoid the future issues if you ever have rot again. Almost through the hard part! Keep going!

[@msayloradiginfo]

Like a French drain

[@tasimist]

Love the itty bitty videos. You’re mad entertaining and funny. Its hard keeping videos like this entertaining when you’re doing stuff solo, but you’re humor makes it so worth watching. Keep up the great work brotha, cant wait to see the outcome of the itty bitty.

[@jasondavidson9744]

This houseboat series is amazing! Congrats on making such a tedious task entertaining. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@jillchapelo9772]

Merry Christmas to you and your family! Always love the videos, no matter what your projects are! The podcast this week was awesome too! Youre going to do BIG things, Andrew, even Flair commented on it! Stay the course, were here for it! 🎄

[@dawnreed7628]

Loving this series Ayo!! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a better new year💜🎄🎁🎊⛴!!

[@kaptainasskrak]

Certified boat mechanic here. First thing you got to remember is that boat stands for Break Out Another Thousand. Not one boat I have ever worked on didn't coast the customer at least a $1000. That being said I think you should see if that engine runs. If it does sell it for whatever you think is fair along with the transom assembly and outdrive. You can pressure test the drive to see if that lower unit is cracked or not. You can get a pressure testing kit at your local boat supply store, maybe even at a well stocked bait shop. Shouldn't be more than $20. To get the engine running you might need a mechanic. It just needs to run a little bit. But that engine looks really good for it's age. Im betting it runs like a top. Good luck with this project. It is a lot of work but it will pay off in the end.

[@halldorherm]

This boat could provide you with weekly content for years. And after that you might even get to sail it. But keep it coming, I'm enjoying this project.

[@DoubleJJizzle]

I'm liking how the boats coming along, and I honestly am excited to see how it turns out, the boat really does look so much better after a good cleaning like that. I won't mention the windoes and bug bombs, enough people have done that already :P

[@gailcreighton5484]

I can’t stop watching this train wreck of a restoration.

[@JohnA891]

Fun to watch, but lets be honest here, even if it goes perfectly (it won't), best case scenario, he ends up with a horribly ugly 1970's fiberglass house boat.

[@teamspleen11]

This is the greatest project in the history of mankind. Bless you brother in this adventure!

[@kelvinvause7966]

Dude, you're a natural. You have the best attitude mixed with the perfect amount of humor I have seen on KZbin. You are a joy to watch. God bless you and all of your family.

[@wesley00042]

If you make that back wall vertical you'd lose the round windows but you'd have enough room on the back deck to get the engine in and out without breaking anything.

[@davidcarden7587]

Love your channel. Love the build but it’s gonna be a whopper of a project. Good luck brotha. Much love. Merry Xmas to you and all the followers

[@jimsen00]

So glad I found you and Lojo. Your sense of humor is so sweet. Love the comments about your wifes broom, but when you hit the screw and said "Satan" I almost spilled my drink!! Keep up the great work, love the Itty Bitty videos!!!

[@paullarocque2158]

I'm hooked and can't quit binge watching. "Maybe this is not the itchy kind of fiberglass." LOL!!

[@vincentbeebe295]

Love this series, I wish I knew how to do stuff like this

[@gsh341]

I'm pretty sure he doesn't know how to do it either. He's just going to do it and let us watch while he learns by doing.

[@scottanthony4714]

It’s easy get a go pro and a pry bar ?? 🙈🙈🔨🔨

[@danteattenborrough4686]

As a painter I can tell you that Mold Armor works great. My suggestion is to get it in the gallon jugs and use a pump sprayer.

[@avakliers836]

I get seasick, certainly don’t know how to “drive” a boat, but your sense of humor and your hard work keeps me coming back. Have a wonderful holiday season

[@floridaflyfishing3457]

I do boat restorations professionally and you are making good progress the worst thing you can do is take some “time off” it’s hard to stay motivated to finish but if you keep with it that boat can be a bunch of fun.

[@mrf1ip]

Just curious, are you using better "type" of wood to replace the ones that rotted out? And Is there treated wood especially made for use in house boat construction? Thanks for the awesome videos, totally hooked!

[@AYOFishing]

For sure! I’ll talk about it more soon!

[@nguyen925]

Let's go! Black mold and residual mucky water outskis! Can't wait to continue this journey 😌 🙌 ☺

[@Crazy_fisherman364]

I love to see the progress you make on the house boat. Cant wait to see the final product. Keep it up and a Merry Christmas to you and the family all the way from Cape Town South Africa and have a blessed new year

[@mattcoogan7869]

You're such a joy to watch. God Bless you and your family. Stay safe friend.

[@georgegreen442]

I love the enthusiasm because after all the work and cost that is required - engine, fuel tanks, stringers, fiberglass work, electrical, windows, complete interior rebuild, I would have headed for the hills weeks ago. Hopefully, these episodes are monetized by KZbin and you have lined up a ton of sponsorship. Good luck and I will keep the popcorn out as this dumpster fire of a project progresses.

[@nurx7329]

She looks amazing and unique too. One of a kind!

[@clownshoesmma6249]

After watching the first couple videos in the Houseboat series I honestly thought someone would have stuck a lit match to the “boat” well before now. Good on you to have the patience of a saint and the confidence to keep pushing forward. I’ve rebuilt a few houses that were horribly wrecked but none were as worn out as the old HoBo. (HOuce BOat) which would be the perfect name

[@JMBurke]

I'm glad you upgraded to the proper respirator for spraying pesticide and the bug bombs. I was worried in the beginning the N95s are only good for dust and debris- not including asbestos. But you setting up the bug bombs as they spray you in the face made me think of Charles Bronson pulling the pins on all the grenades at the end of The Dirty Dozen.

[@tyleroshea1849]

smoking a joint and watching this guy fool around on this boat is some entertainment for sure!! Good content man

[@regio81]

I'm really rooting for ya on thos project. Can't wait to see you enjoying the fruits of your labor brother.

[@jar3datkinz]

Man, I just found this series and I am LIVING for this. This absolutely rocks.

[@MilesKaplan]

You can do it! I dig your determination and comedy. Look forward to each new video!

[@jamesjimb]

Keep going AYO. This is a fantastic project. It's going to be worth it in the end. You'll be sitting having a dangle and supping a cold one eventually 👍👍

[@IamChevalier]

As far as the floor joists and stringers and also perhaps wall studs - might want to take a look at composite decking. I've used the material in basement remodels - impervious to water and strong. You can scissor them together - similar to a laminated beam - to add rigidity and strength. They make pure composite and also a hybrid composite (basically plastic with sawdust - heated and formed under intense pressure).

[@pleasesubneedclout415]

I love it. Diy houseboat renovation. Brave you are for diving into this project. Ill be cheering for you can't wait too see what you do with this project.

[@pleasesubneedclout415]

I dunno if you feel like you're making good progress or not but It seems like it's going at a pretty good pace. It's a lottttttta work but I think you're doing great so far...... Keep at it.... Till you get a little overwhelmed then just take a little break and get back at it as soon as you feel motivated again. You got this!

[@MrDLYouTube]

"I love this boat". oh man, had me in tears.

[@cryptowinter3073]

Can't believe you are still on it .,. Never give up an never leave a man down🥳 happy new year love to see the boat wen is done

[@Flyhi_Photography]

This content is warming my heart. I'm so jealous. I would love a project like this at some point in my life. You go Ayo!

[@ms1212100]

Love, Love the series. Cannot wait for rebuild. Great job from Connecticut viewer . Keep up the great job!!!

[@TheShawnm66]

The outtakes are pure GOLD!!

[@mattjpearce]

I’ve just found your channel through your boat rebuild, I’m in the UK and I love your videos, I have literally binge watched loads of your uploads, brilliantly entertaining and funny, thank you, can’t wait to watch more

[@da4]

I’ve had similar experiences with campers. It’s like a brotherhood. Looking forward to the story

[@uqox]

I'm enjoying every second of this. I don't feel like it's going slow. I feel like you bought one hell of an adventure and that means you're going to have to come up with all sorts of solutions for each and every discovery. Both funny and very funny most of the video. Keep it up! You will preserver and have one hell of a boat! Happy all-season and here's hoping you get some amazing boat-related gifts this year. Lol!

[@rayspooner1982]

I dont know how I came across this, but I'm loving this series! I'm excited to see the final product and love the narration and cameos with Davey Gravey!!