WORLDS LARGEST Homemade backyard boat, yacht build by one man from concept to completion in 5 years.

[@deanpetersen3901]

As a retired metal smith, and a sailboat sailor, I can truly appreciate the time, skill, and beauty of your work. Well done, sir. Salute!

[@jamesholt7340]

What was the total cost to build that thing I wonder

[@richardbaker6984]

You Made a Beautiful Boat She is Very Beautiful every thought about Making a Hydrofoil ? Alexander Graham Bell Created One Once out of Wood and it performed well its flying on the water anyway you did Good!

[@kevinp6823]

Imagine all that work then when you put it unto the water it sinks 😳

[@John-j8g]

Same very well built. I'm assuming the welders good has the boat looks very well done.

[@Based_Trucker]

Dude woke up one day and said I’m going to build me a yacht in my front yard and actually did it mind blowing. Very talented man right here. Seems like you should start a boat making company.

[@wealthintruth6227]

Make sure it's not in Commiefornia! ..., U go broke n woke

[@wilhallman2890]

Then one day a Mexican drug cartel stole the boat.... true story... but he did eventually get it back

[@brainwashingdetergent4128]

@@wilhallman2890 I didn't know he got it back I hope its true

[@scottberry5266]

Yup, that happened once before if I remember correctly. 🚢🐫🐪🦏🦏🐂🐄🐕🐩🦛🐖🐏🐑

[@gmcjetpilot]

Ignore the whining in comments. These people never uploaded a video or built anything. I'm hooked ... pls keep em coming.

[@kennethhanes5438]

People be bitching because he built a cruiser when people are use to seeing explorers built in aluminium he made clear mistakes but they are non problems on a catamaran he over built some aspects it really doesn’t matter

[@anthonyg4671]

@@kennethhanes5438can you point me to the bitching comments, oh that’s right there isn’t any,you’re as bad as OP W⚓️

[@Ricanchitown]

What are you talking about nobody is whining in the comments, they all are congratulating him and giving him compliments about his yacht build.

[@Ricanchitown]

​​@@kennethhanes5438what are you talking about nobody is bitching because he built a cruiser or about any mistakes he made, everyone is saying congratulations and complimenting him on his yacht build.

[@gmcjetpilot]

@@Ricanchitown You are whining now. Ironic. Shhhhhh. Ha ha. Bye.

[@juliofernandez862]

I can't believe one man with no engineering or carpentry experience could built such a huge project. We are talking genius level human being. There are no words to comprehend such a concept.

[@Booker830]

Could have built the pyramids

[@tangbesitangbesi7009]

I was thinking exactly the same thing. It's still unbelieveable to me.

[@Bigdingaling95]

Mate I would do it over the weekend for cash in hand

[@AWBuilder]

It's impossible to do a perfect job with no experience. Just try making anything and getting it perfectly right first time.

[@user-yq6ov6ow7l]

@@AWBuildersure it is. Some of my best work is done when I have no idea what I’m doing. I heavily research how to do it, and I because I don’t know which corners I can cut to save time, I end up doing it perfectly. Anybody can do something like this with enough time, money, and a knack for learning.

[@jariroth]

When some people have a lot of extra money and time, they spend it on drugs and rock’n roll lifestyle. This guy spent a lot of it on building somethings amazing. Respect!

[@amorphous14]

Why not both?

[@steventurner8428]

25 years ago I lived in the Adelaide suburb of Salisbury. One day down the road there appeared a huge concrete mold on some ones front lawn. I had no idea what it was for until the mold was removed and there was a 60 foot concrete yacht hull. We all watch this but not much seemed to happen. So one day I walked up to the house and asked the owner who was working if I could take a look. He happily showed just how much work he had done to fit out the inside with the engine room, cabins, deck, everything. I was stunned at the work he alone had done and how beautiful his craftsmanship with the most beautiful timber work I had ever seen. I watched it put onto a low loader and taken 30 Km to the port of Adelaide, where I saw it in the water while the mast was fitted. One day the house was sold and he was gone to live his dream somewhere.

[@sharkbaitwhohahaa]

“While building this boat I also simultaneously created 4 new sander designs to make my life easier” What a legend!

[@bermchasin]

and it was easier than sanding it by hand.

[@glengarbera7367]

Man and I can't build a shed correctly. What a incredible story. Someone should make a movie about this guy.

[@bobmurray3229]

I lived in Canyon Lake at the time of your build. I met you & got a tour when you had the hulls payed & had just installed the Detroit Diesels. Glad to see it has become an internet sensation Love from NC 🇺🇸

[@tookmyhandle2]

When was this built?

[@davidmurray1313]

As well as I did.. my friend John Albert took me to see it .. frigin amazing.. I now reside in Colorado.. unbeknownst to me after a couple of decades.. I found out a friend of mine here is this guy's cousin.. name is Gene.. small world

[@donaldrentfrow4333]

From what I see as a l o n g time boater, that is probably the most pleasing looking yatch I have ever laid eyes on..... BEAUTIFUL LINES.....................

[@matapendejos9190]

A man that invented sanding machines to build the boat no one else could build in their yard, bro you are a legend. Those sand robots he’ll be even richer than you obviously already are.

[@RogerThatImages]

I went on your boat when it was doing sunset cruises in Cabo (1998). You told my buddy and I about building it. It was a rough sea, we went in the Sea Of Cortez that evening. What a great boat.

[@vkratoch]

Wow. The sheer perseverance and stubbornness is astounding. You see lots of 20-30 foot boats started but very few finished. My dad and I built a 26 foot sailboat and I thought we were nuts but you sir are amazing

[@Picasofly]

Geez. I took 5 years to build a 20 foot flats boat with an outboard. This is world class determination. Beautiful!!!

[@rb2268]

This is the single biggest most impressive home build on the internet! Have to see it to believe it

[@danielnewman3210]

This is one of the most incredible things I've ever seen!

[@jacobmartin3005]

Ive lived 5 minutes from perris my whole life and I had never heard of this legend, this is super rad.

[@nigelw598]

Wow! I loved this! Brings back great memories working with my Dad. Best time of my life. We built a 30ft timber “go fast” boat from scratch. Took molds off of it and produced sport boats and centre consoles. Like you, we had no straight lines and all compound modern curves. I’m so impressed with your build. One tip I’ll pass on for others to make the fairing of the filler or “bog” easier is to use a notched trowel. You get a large foot long or so rectangular trowel such as you would work or screed cement flat with. You take a rectangular file and file notches roughly about an inch apart about a quarter inch deep. You then use that edge to apply your filler. You end up will endless triangular or pyramid shaped lines all over the hull, fine at the top and wider at the base where it’s stuck to the boat. When you use your long “torture board” for fairing there’s very little resistance from the filler as the lines are spaced apart and fine in area where the sanding board touches them. You fair the area quickly and come back later with the other edge of the trowel that’s straight and apply more filler to fill in between the lines. This takes a lot of the back breaking work out of knocking down vast areas of filler. Another tip is to mix paint tint in with your filler if you are going back over areas, it stops you rubbing through already worked areas. I must say Sir I was so impressed with your fairing reflection. That doesn’t happen by accident. A job very well done. All the very best to you, Cheers 🍻

[@nic8810]

This is quite astonishing, I think it’s one of the most impressive (one man) projects I’ve ever seen

[@outlaw565]

Will power, grit, perseverance, commitment, relentless, drive,can do attitude, you sir are a force of nature!

[@ElRayDelRio]

I used to be a ship builder for General Dynamics. Learned so much for the years that I spent on the shipyard(s) in new construction and in Navy repair. Had helped repair the USS Coronado which was an aluminum combat vessel. I was apart of the hull repairs and ripouts, installing new frames, stiffners, bulk heads and decks. So much goes into design and engineering. Your a badass for sure! you did this all alone from your drawings, to your concept model, and then actually going to town and building in the fashion that you did and under those dry desert conditions! Insane! You are the G.O.A.T 🐐

[@tedthesailor172]

I dunno what to say...This is DIY at another level - entirely...!

[@glennedwards1449]

I think you can go aboard for a cruise I think they charter out of Mexico. The rest of the story is even more incredible but I wont spoil it for you,

[@johnstorace1967]

I've built some cool stuff, but a project of that scale, undertaken by one man simply amazes me.

[@toddjohnson9546]

I am so impressed. You are a remarkable person. I can’t imagine a better captain than the guy who built the boat with his own hands. I hope you inspire others.

[@eddiedownunder9881]

Wow . Not very often I am totally lost for words . Unreal, amazing. I love to build unusual stuff , but man have you taken things to a surreal level . Workmanship is amazing. Please keep the videos coming. I am 100% blown away .

[@doncunningham3124]

Only 1 man built this in only 5 years?! Hard to believe. The custom sanders are brilliant! If I had $1 dollar for every time I said "WOW" out loud, I could probably afford to buy this work of art!

[@kene6838]

Exactly , as much as I’m impressed with the boat I love the sander and so would my shoulders.

[@doncunningham3124]

@@kene6838 Lol! Mine too.

[@francoisl7663]

Insane!! Absolutely insane. Motivational, American, Passion, it's everything.

[@CallmeJeffy1]

The time, the money, the know how, the skill, the patience. Just wow.

[@Imetalman2000]

Allot of time, money and passion went into this build. This man deserves to enjoy the fruits of his labor.

[@Outlaws-g5e]

This is incredible,As a carpenter I know the work this man put into this, absolutely mind blowing

[@dal8963]

The story of how this boat was stolen from this hard working man is so heartbreaking and even after he got it back he ended up having to sell it is so sad. He truly is a amazing builder and person.

[@americanpatriot6938]

Reference? Any links to articles about this situation you're describing?

[@charlie1832]

@@americanpatriot6938 there’s a video on this channel where he talks about the whole ordeal and his life

[@aarvig]

I am completely blown away. It took me five years to build a kit car. This is astounding. My hat is off to you sir.

[@billy-xv1zt]

high level human for sure.

[@davidallen9526]

Good Lord what a project!! I Respect the ingenuity and the sheer guttural fortitude it must have takin to bring this beautiful lady to fruition! Please make more videos. You know.... in all that spare time you must have on your hands. WELL FREAKING DONE SIR!!!

[@KlydeOscope]

Thank you very much!

[@hahaha9076]

​@clyde E S I just can't imagine where your self belief came from. I will remember your example whenever I doubt myself again.

[@Drewsky840]

That sanding machine you made is genius! This whole video is fantastic!

[@Gottenhimfella]

Anyone whose lats, axillae, teres majores and pecs have yet to recover from years of longboarding would agree!

[@leonallen9833]

Bravo sir, I've dreamed of doing something like this but haven't had the money and or the time at the same time. That is definitely a great lifetime achievement

[@goofyleo3869]

As a former fitter/welder for Palmer Johnson Yachts in Sturgeon Bay, WI...you gave me some hella flashbacks.😍💓 But we used the pink, lightweight, fairing compound by Awl-Grip. Bravo, my man. Bravo.✊🏻👑

[@timothybuckner6007]

Beyond incredible patience, a man can have

[@bigrich6750]

I think you have a guy named Noah in your family tree. This is beyond amazing. Superhuman!

[@TheOneOriginalJackal]

I think I saw this boat parked in Dana Point Marina in CA back in the 90's when I was in the Marines. My girlfriend and I would come from Camp Pendleton down to Dana Point to put my Seadoo in the water, and really enjoyed it there. I saw this cat and could never imagine it was built in the desert in someones yard.

[@MrSyvern1]

This is great! Looks better than any factory catamaran I've ever seen. Extremely impressive, indeed!

[@driftersonthetrail2662]

Wow! So cool I saw this. When I was in High School, I was coming out of Canyon Lake once and saw your yacht in your front yard. I had to check this out. I stopped and walked down your driveway and met you at the stern. You invited me aboard to have a look and you explained to me me how you were going to transport it to the sea. After High School, I joined the Army. When I was finished, I drove past your place a few times but never saw the yacht and always wondered how it all worked out for you. Thank you for being so cool to a nosey High School kid fascinated by your build and thanks for taking the time to show me around and explain it all to me.

[@kelly00000111111]

this has got to be one of the coolest builds on all of youtube. i remember feeling accomplished when i would put a 700 piece lego set together. this... this is some next level stuff. a testament and real life example of the fact that you learn almost everything you need to know when you are in high school (referencing your comment about no formal education) two friggin' thumbs up & subscribed

[@rb2268]

Look more into this story. His yacht gets stolen by the drug cartels. Its an amazing story how he gets it back

[@kelly00000111111]

@@rb2268 yeah i ended up watching the entire two hour interview but thanks for the reference

[@DwightStJohn-w1l]

I got A+ in both Geometry and Arch. Drafting in HS and I'm incapable of putting a hot rivet in a cold hole compared to this guy. He decided, and just DID IT. Massive R Respect.

[@SailingFrolic]

Wow... Just wow. This entire video is a story of a masterpiece, but the video is a masterpiece in and of itself. The entire time i felt a sense of nostalgia and liminal space, like I was witnessing someone else's dreams... even had me going "wow" out loud a few times. What a wild experience. I say this as someone who lives in a sailboat full time... You're a trooper for what you've accomplished, don't let anyone tell you any differently.

[@pangrac1]

Self made aluminiumn profile windows benders and pleumatic sander helper are top notch! 👍👍👍

[@maxdangers]

I've read about this so many times, incredible build. The talent, passion and drive needed to undertake this monumental task is phenomenal.

[@jclouse1]

Just amazing. I'm in awe of your skills and ingenuity sir. I love the 80's nostalgia here too!

[@TomGrongstad-o3d]

Du er en innovativ visjonær min gode mann. Ett fantastisk byggverk med flotte gjennomtenkte detaljer. Håper du får mye gode stunder med venner og familie ombord. Ship o hoi.

[@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

Yes My Man!!! Your what u call living life to the max your way. I tip My hat To You sir On bended Knee... Bravo!!!

[@Epitheos]

This man knows how Noah felt.

[@errordataIncomplete]

Gonna need a lot of animals to come even close to that feeling😁

[@jeandegueldre6994]

Absolutely inspiring. Thank you.

[@lisakerth-zittel1601]

My friend, Gil, in Puerto Vallarta, owns this boat now...

[@positivevibes0217]

Incredibly inspiring, hard rough labor, by hand to perfection, absolutely amazing 🤩

[@JohnCutright]

Just watched your video, wow, wow, wow makes me humble to see a man work hard and build something to be proud of. Never let lt be said that there is no longer anyone who wants to work and be creative in the USA .Thank you for this story and the drive ,i hope it gives others insight that you can make your dream come true.

[@jwgraham2]

I absolutely can't wait to see this story!!! I also can't believe I didn't hear about it back when it was happening. ABSOLUTE RESPECT!

[@enginepy]

I thought I was going to make some comment on why this was a bad idea, safety, blah blah blah. But I’m very impressed by the whole thing. Thanks for the humility lesson.

[@hashtaglobotomy2655]

Im over here dying to see the rest of this beast. What an amazing creation. I love it!!!!

[@TOM-C.]

I wish you had filmed every aspect of this build, you'd likely have a 100,000 followers by now. I love the whole journey, and can't wait to see her cruising to Cabo. It would be interesting to hear the costs involved building, transporting, and and the actual value once she is on the water ready to go. 👍✌

[@Taylor-zq3qr]

Same here

[@Taylor-zq3qr]

Wish it was a show

[@hobens1]

it was built before KZbin existed

[@TOM-C.]

@@hobens1 I knew the build was older, but not that old! 😁 He could make the channel pay off more if he would just upload what he's done since, but I guess if you can afford to build something like this, you don't need money. 👍✌

[@richardrogerson2383]

A true "pipe dream come to life. My pipe dream would be buying a ship yard. Maximize the potential. Using the profits to finance my tri-maran after all the bills are paid.

[@jakepeters1404]

This takes the cake for any DIY Project that I’ve ever seen and I’m 44 !!!

[@ronin5020]

1 man. 5 years. 100 feet. This is dope! If it’s seaworthy and still operational now, I’d love to see it 😍

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

He had help, as is clearly demonstrated in the vid. One man? Nope.

[@elbuggo]

It is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH_LeImfnd6dedk

[@chrissmith9565]

One man is Bullshit title, he clearly had employees helping.

[@northernlits425]

absolutely astonishing, Clyde, sir you are a legend!

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

I hope you patented those sanding devices! Your talents are BOUNDLESS!

[@darindigilormo4166]

There is no way I would have painted that boat after all that work I would have polished it 👍unbelievable

[@operationhope1959]

You ought to be given a noble prize for “Tenacity”. Amazing… over the top…! My vocabulary isn’t big enough. 😱😎😇🇺🇸. And… it looks good. The lines are classic. Beautiful boat and well built. Captain Mark

[@lionelhamilton2144]

I am blown away...just awesome...!!

[@tyeteames7192]

To say impressive is a understatement. Great work, your at a whole new level of DIY. Keep up the amazing work.

[@jwgraham2]

Clyde...disregard the haters man. You'll hit 100K subscribers very soon.

[@KlydeOscope]

I appreciate that

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

What a story . Happy you got her back. Thanks for sharing

[@geraldchamales1613]

Hello Clyde, what a delight to hear your remarkable adventure with the Kalidescope….I watched the entire interview and was mesmerized….thank you for a great story….I look forward to your next chapter. All the best, Gerald Chamales😊

[@rexpayne7836]

Work ethnic way beyond my dreams.Well done you should be very proud.

[@davidwarren9204]

Everything you did there is astonishingly cool. But as someone who has sanded a boat or two, I gotta say that pneumatic sanding board is genius!

[@TShawn64]

This is an incredible feat, wow. This is a lesson for everyone, nothing is impossible if you work hard and focus and believe in yourself. Respect from Pakistan 👍👍

[@Whoareyoucalling]

The passion and dedication required to build such a project is something I could never obtain.

[@Naveandlaen]

This is a stunning looking yacht. It’s wild it takes big yacht builders about the same time with huge crews

[@dodge33445]

I can only imagine what people must of thought seeing that beast of a beauty sitting in your driveway! lol.. SO awesome ! Hats off to you brother!

[@carlredmond3642]

Wow....beyond fantastic !!....a monumental achievement !!

[@dloadthis1617]

Great video! When you are posting captions on screen PLEASE give people enough time to read them! Keep up the good work! I'm a new subscriber! 👍🐸👍

[@woodbutcher505]

Beautiful, sleek looking Yacht after 5 years of hard work.

[@roadboat9216]

Wow, this is amazing. If you just told me about this I would say, “ ah……I don’t think so. “. Can’t wait to see the finished yacht. Wow.

[@spyder5571]

Wow. Not easily impressed anymore, but bud im impressed.

[@gillesbueno1153]

30 years old video. Hope the guy and his family and friends as well as potential clients are still enjoying their boat !!👍🏻👍🏻

[@para1324]

This is an epic accomplishment. Unreal driven talent and ingenuity. Not enough superlatives to describe what you have done. Just subbed. Congratulations and respect sent. 👍👏

[@lesinboston9208]

DUDE, I am totally humbled by what you accomplished. This is quite a feat of epic proportions. Thanks for sharing. Very inspirational!!!

[@amijewel]

Sir , if I could , I would come to meet you - not to see the yacht - but to see you - to offer my respect , awe. Such genius demands it!

[@KlydeOscope]

Hey Ami, what a nice compliment I appreciate your interest in meeting me.

[@noelbowerman1562]

I admire ,your ,skill,i admire your work ethics, but over all else i admire your courage to take on such a costly ,both in time and resources project.

[@ErikWilliamsviolin]

I don't even know what to say here. Everything about this is just mind blowing.

[@RandomStuff-nt7xh]

I build bespoke items for a living and in my spare time as a hobby, this is a monumental undertaking, breathtaking. Thanks so much for sharing, truly inspirational.

[@john5985]

You must have paid a lot of attention in drafting class. Unbelievable talent you have,what a beauty.👍👍👍🇺🇸🇵🇱

[@superhawk20002]

I've watched this a few times now over the last couple years... what a piece of structural artwork. I've always wondered what the neighbors thought as this project moved along.

[@DrPhillGoode]

You make me embarrassed for my "big" home projects! Great and inspiring work!

[@lbowsk]

I'm Amazed at the performance with those tiny Detroits. The tunnel drive is the way to go...but even with THAT, I figured it would be a slug. I had a Ford 351 in a 23' boat.

[@jenniferowen2407]

Wow your work ethic is second to none!!!!!! Very impressive

[@JamesBond-xq3tw]

One amazing gifted man ,thanks for sharing .

[@EpicTop12]

This is absolutely incredible. I am in awe of your achievement and I appreciate you sharing and giving me motivation to follow my dreams!

[@luimackjohnson302]

Incredibly Amazing! Thank you for sharing this video. That was a awesome build, I salute you. Even my father was a carpenter & has knowledge of building boats in the old days, I and my other siblings did not aquire these skills from him in building boats, ships from scratch up. He passed away in 2011 at the age of 94 years. That Greetings from Madang, Papua New Guinea.

[@skbrown1869]

absolutely 100% American thank you for these videos

[@LadyWhiteHawk]

That is fantastic dedication and beauty there!!!! I papier-mâché but my projects are small compared to your fantastic build. I can’t wait to watch the other ones good job fantastic job.

[@bythebookministeries-ferna5519]

Absolutely Amazing I would like to look this man in the eye n shake his hand. AMAZING.I have a uncle who is like this who can c it in his mind n build it

[@BennieKleynhans]

Was it ever on the water?

[@leonardo__dicaprio]

Your video pushing me to make my own yatch now, great Job

[@leegr3732]

The skill and dedication here blows my mind, congratulations on being a 1 in a million human