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My DIY Boat Loader, Cartopping my Skiff Single Handed.
With my DIY boat loader prototype nearly finished it was time to try it a few times before I reinforce welds and such. This is meant to be a game changer for me as it will allow me to take my boat to different waterways on my own.
It worked as intended although not as smooth I would like but definitely good enough for the job at hand. Getting the boat on and off the roof rack was really easy.
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What Has Gone Wrong? Car-Topper Project Update!
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After two weeks without publishing a video I believe I have to let you all know what's happening since you were the ones who made this project possible! ⭐⭐⭐Help me create new content⭐⭐⭐ Buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/theboatrambler Paypal - TheBoatRambler@gmail.com : www.paypal.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheBoatRambler/membership ⛵⛵ OZ Goose, and GIS plans: www.storerboatplans.com/ fac...
Soloing My New Skiff for the First Time
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Weather forecast quite favorable I decided to launch my new skiff and solo it for the first time. Last week I tried my Oz Goose in stronger winds and with Marina as crew and we had a blast. How would the Goose respond to lower wind speeds and solo sailing? Sailed upwind, beam reach, rinning with winds ranging from 7 to 10 kts and gusts to 17kts. Althoug the skiff behaved differently she still d...
The Surprising Truth About My New Car-Topable Skiff
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You asked for it so here you have it!! mMy first impressions regarding my new car-topable skiff! I make a quick reminder of the build prerequisites and tell you my opinion on handling and performance of this supper little skiff. ⭐⭐⭐Help me create new content⭐⭐⭐ Buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/theboatrambler Paypal - TheBoatRambler@gmail.com : www.paypal.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheBoa...
Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! My OZ Goose SPLASHDOWN!!
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What a splash!! After 18 weeks it's finally time to launch my homebuilt skiff! Weather was perfect with plenty of sun and winds 11 to 20 kt! The skiff surpassed all expectations and it was planning with every gust! Helm was balanced and at no stage I felt out of control or as if I was fighting the boat. Just awesome! ⭐⭐⭐Help me create new content⭐⭐⭐ Buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/theboat...
Building a Small Boat Collapsible Dolly, Beach Trolley
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How I built a small collapsible dolly for my small skiff that allows me to take it with me in the boat if needed. In situations like when I have to wheel it some distance and can't go back to the car leaving the boat unattended. Also handy on a longer cruise when you might need to move the skiff inland a few meters or on low tide. ⭐⭐⭐Help me create new content⭐⭐⭐ Buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoff...
Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_16
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Escape the Ordinary with the Unsinkable Skiff! The Ultimate Car-Topable Boat for Adventures! This week I rigged my Oz Goose! Rigging a balanced lug sail from scratch, including some simple lazyjacks, took me some time! The weather didn't help but in the end I got it very close to what I need! Launching day is getting closer! ⭐⭐⭐Help me create new content⭐⭐⭐ Buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com...
Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_15
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Escape the Ordinary with the Unsinkable Skiff! The Ultimate Car-Topable Boat for Adventures! With the build now finished it's time for the personalized fittings like the rudder gudgeons, which I made myself, the downhaul arrangements, anti-chafe for the rudder and daggerboard, rope handles for the foils fitted the tiller and tiller extension and more!! Launching day is getting closer! ⭐⭐⭐Help m...
New Skiff Build Surprise! Thank You Guys!
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The new skiff build is done and launch day is approaching. In the last video I told you I had a surprise for you...what might it be?? 😁 ⭐⭐⭐Support new content⭐⭐⭐ Buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/theboatrambler Paypal - TheBoatRambler@gmail.com : www.paypal.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheBoatRambler/membership ⛵⛵ OZ Goose, and GIS plans: www.storerboatplans.com/ TheBoatRambler...
Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_14
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Escape the Ordinary with the Unsinkable Skiff! The Ultimate Car-Topable Boat for Adventures! After 14 weeks and 150 hours the build per se is DONE!! I have built the hull, spars, foils and all other parts needed. Now all it's left is getting some chandlery and the rigging. it turned out ultralight, much lighter than i ever hoped for. ⭐⭐⭐Support new content⭐⭐⭐ Buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.c...
Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_13
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Escape the Ordinary with the Unsinkable Skiff! The Ultimate Car-Topable Boat for Adventures! This week: Laminated FOILS!! Time to shape the foils blanks I glued a couple of weeks back. A well shaped foil makes all the difference to boat performance so time spent on this task is a must! Also managed to glass the shaped foils. Glassed the tips of the spars too, to prevent splitting/cracking. Got ...
Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_12
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Escape the Ordinary with the Unsinkable Skiff! The Ultimate Car-Topable Boat for Adventures! This week: HOLLOW SPARS!! Time to get the hollow box mast started as well as the hollow boom. Had to buy the wood from the DIY store and scarf them to get the long staves. Made the yard's blank also by joining some strips of wood using 6:1 scarfs. ⭐⭐⭐Support new content⭐⭐⭐ Buy me a coffee: www.buymeacof...
Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_11
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Escape the Ordinary with the Unsinkable Skiff! The Ultimate Car-Topable Boat for Adventures! This week I applied the varnish and anti skid on the bottom. Rolled the second coat of 2 pot paint on the bottom and the sides of the hull as well as two coats on the deck. Opened the center case slot and varnished the mid seat. Made the yard's blank by joining some strips of wood using 6:1 scarfs. And ...
Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_10
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Escape the Ordinary with the Unsinkable Skiff! The Ultimate Car-Topable Boat for Adventures! This week I made the tiller, glued the rudder box, cleaned the laminated wooden blanks for the foils, applied some 2 pot primer on the decks, glued the bottom stiffeners and transom reinforcement. After a good clean up I applied three coats of varnish on the bottom and inside panels. I also managed to s...
Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_09
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Escape the Ordinary with the Unsinkable Skiff! The Ultimate Car-Topable Boat for Adventures! This week I made the rudder box, the tiller, laminated the wooden blanks for the foils, opened the center case slot for the daggerboard , prepared the hull for painting, applied 2 pot primer and a first coat of 2 pot paint. ⭐⭐⭐Help me create new content⭐⭐⭐ Buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/theboatra...
Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_08
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Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_08
Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_07
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Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_07
Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_06
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Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_06
Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_05
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Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_05
Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_04
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Easy to Build, Unsinkable, Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! The OZ Goose! Week_04
Easy to build, Unsinkable Skiff: Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! OZ Goose week03
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Easy to build, Unsinkable Skiff: Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! OZ Goose week03
Easy to build, Unsinkable Skiff: Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! OZ Goose week02
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Easy to build, Unsinkable Skiff: Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!! OZ Goose week02
Easy to build, Unsinkable Skiff for Adventurers: Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!!
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Easy to build, Unsinkable Skiff for Adventurers: Car-Topable and Family-Friendly! Carries 3 Adults!!
Dinghy Building Materials in Detail. New Dinghy Build Week00
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Dinghy Building Materials in Detail. New Dinghy Build Week00
New Build Presents! Merry Xmas!
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New Build Presents! Merry Xmas!
New Build Update
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New Build Update
My Next Dinghy Build Details Exposed
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My Next Dinghy Build Details Exposed
Final Skiff Shootout. Which One Will I Build Next?
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Final Skiff Shootout. Which One Will I Build Next?
Which Skiff to the Final? Comparing Skiffs Against My Requirements List
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Which Skiff to the Final? Comparing Skiffs Against My Requirements List
Comparing Skiffs Against My Requirements List for the New Build
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Comparing Skiffs Against My Requirements List for the New Build

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @nickpereira991
    @nickpereira991 54 хвилини тому

    What's the name of tour co?

  • @davidnunnally8782
    @davidnunnally8782 13 годин тому

    Thoughts on treating the plywood edge grain (gunnel/gunwale)? 25 years ago, I built a similar boat, coated the plywood edge w/epoxy, then varnish. It looks good but eventually the finish cracks up. This year, I stripped it down and might go with oil.

  • @gregory8282
    @gregory8282 15 годин тому

    Function over form. Brilliant !

  • @rond5323
    @rond5323 17 годин тому

    Very very good!

  • @tomedom5107
    @tomedom5107 18 годин тому

    Well, I was one of the naysayers. You've proved me wrong so far Theo! I guess the real test is how easy it is to use /drive with etc which will be revealed over time. The aerodynamics look interesting, so I am sure you will pay attention to tying the bow down to the front of the car!

    • @TheBoatRambler
      @TheBoatRambler 18 годин тому

      Hi, I hope the angled bow counteracts the lift force from the curved bottom and it all becomes "neutral cargo"! 😁😅

  • @user-of6du4qn2j
    @user-of6du4qn2j 19 годин тому

    Hi there where do we get the plans for the goose or the goat shift would be nice to get them and try and build thannk again Jeff from Australia

    • @TheBoatRambler
      @TheBoatRambler 19 годин тому

      @@user-of6du4qn2j the link is in the description : storerboatplans 😉

  • @kellycoote7149
    @kellycoote7149 23 години тому

    As easy as 123 😊

  • @throughmylens5127
    @throughmylens5127 День тому

    Would it be very difficult to add blocks or something to make rowing possible looking for a multi purpose boat

    • @TheBoatRambler
      @TheBoatRambler День тому

      Hi, people have done that, it won't be the best rowing boat ever but yes you can row or mount a small outboard to the OZ goose. ua-cam.com/video/57lxRtouFfY/v-deo.html

  • @jerrymcintire7902
    @jerrymcintire7902 День тому

    Brilliant, so useful. Too much engineering for me, but it is an elegant solution for one person loading.

  • @andrewjacoby4475
    @andrewjacoby4475 День тому

    It seems almost perfect Teo, probably you will be tweaking the design as time goes by with improvements. The car looks very nice with the boat on the roof! On a sunny day the car gets some shade.

  • @torasfishroom
    @torasfishroom 2 дні тому

    Fucking genius. game changer.

  • @leekelly-ws3mk
    @leekelly-ws3mk 2 дні тому

    I ve just joined the channel ..its great '

  • @carlosagm73
    @carlosagm73 2 дні тому

    O resto é embelezamento, porque o sistema ficou 5 estrelas

  • @alexbogdanov260
    @alexbogdanov260 2 дні тому

    With all this heavy lifting hope you don't get a hernia. Try to exhale all the air you possibly can while lifting. This will put less pressure on your abdomen wall. Cheers!

  • @robstevens5503
    @robstevens5503 2 дні тому

    Fantastic. Another aspect where the square boat design lends itself to utility. I am jealous of your metalworking skills. The wood and fibreglass work of building my boat I managed ok, but I have no background in metalworking so this is out of my reach! You should patent it and get Michael to sell plans alongside the goose plans!

  • @PKAdventures
    @PKAdventures 2 дні тому

    awesome build! i have an idea for a little spring assist system that would make it easier to lift, but it would make the bars stick out a bit farther on the driver's side, like maybe 1-2 inches. if you're interested just let me know and ill try to explain it

  • @KarlFullerNZ
    @KarlFullerNZ 2 дні тому

    A very good solution!

  • @davetapson7450
    @davetapson7450 2 дні тому

    Ha - that's awesome Teo!!

  • @tleeb1968
    @tleeb1968 3 дні тому

    What diameter line to you wrap your yards with?

    • @TheBoatRambler
      @TheBoatRambler 2 дні тому

      It's not critical, 3mm is a nice size.

    • @tleeb1968
      @tleeb1968 День тому

      @@TheBoatRambler I was thinking of buying a whole bunch of 3/16 (5mm?) line for wrapping and then whatever else might come up. I could use this weight for tying sails on etc.

  • @michaelf2646
    @michaelf2646 3 дні тому

    I hope you patented it!

    • @TheBoatRambler
      @TheBoatRambler 2 дні тому

      would have no clue how to do it! All the stuff I created which has been patented was done by the company I worked for so the lawyers took care of it...

  • @JamesSmith-is7co
    @JamesSmith-is7co 3 дні тому

    Perfect boat and now ye make the perfect car topper!!

  • @robertbrander2074
    @robertbrander2074 3 дні тому

    Brilliant !

  • @finianmcelhany3904
    @finianmcelhany3904 3 дні тому

    Great design and build! Don’t worry about the aesthetics, functional prototypes are always rougher. 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @TheBoatRambler
      @TheBoatRambler 2 дні тому

      yes... but there is nothing more permanent than a temporary solution or a prototype! 😅😅

  • @DavidD6969
    @DavidD6969 3 дні тому

    Very nicely done..one of the best one's I've seen yet

  • @leemelbourne3297
    @leemelbourne3297 3 дні тому

    Great design!

  • @ianbruce6515
    @ianbruce6515 3 дні тому

    That is bloody brilliant! Congratulations!

  • @clementfryer1194
    @clementfryer1194 3 дні тому

    Very innovative, well done!

  • @Meergreis
    @Meergreis 3 дні тому

    great solution! very smart and well done Teo!

  • @garymalm
    @garymalm 3 дні тому

    🙌👐🤲👐🤲👐🤲 Right there with Teo's level of attention to detail and price consideration. Fantastic. gary in Japan.

  • @kbbacon
    @kbbacon 3 дні тому

    Works nicely!

  • @Zeb1432
    @Zeb1432 3 дні тому

    Very good bravo..!!!! **( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡° )**

  • @vitorsilveira3045
    @vitorsilveira3045 3 дні тому

    Well Done Teo...Cabecinha pensadora...👏💪👏💪👏

  • @paulacreman4413
    @paulacreman4413 3 дні тому

    Brilliant solution.

  • @RobbsHomemadeLife
    @RobbsHomemadeLife 3 дні тому

    your design is the best I have seen. SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE NO ROOM FOR A TRAILER, THANKS SO MUCH.

    • @TheBoatRambler
      @TheBoatRambler 2 дні тому

      Thanks Robb!

    • @flashdognz
      @flashdognz День тому

      Or it means you can top 1 boat and tow something else as well. Such as caravan, or other big boat perhaps, if traveling.

  • @stevenmellet5555
    @stevenmellet5555 3 дні тому

    Teo, have a look at this video for an alternative way of doing this that requires no strength. Different boat, and actually such a nice design as a tacking outrigger, but his way of everything fitting inside the boat & being car-toppable is quite interesting : ua-cam.com/video/BgVJxDxq9IY/v-deo.html

    • @TheBoatRambler
      @TheBoatRambler 2 дні тому

      Hi Steven, thanks for the link, very nice.

  • @The1stGurehaundo
    @The1stGurehaundo 3 дні тому

    Tell me you are an "ingeniero" without telling me you are an ingeniero

  • @marcuskrugel6620
    @marcuskrugel6620 3 дні тому

    Thar's great!! Could you please do some closer pictures of the rollers? Thank you very much!!

  • @noldushumlesnurr6169
    @noldushumlesnurr6169 3 дні тому

    Outstanding solution 👍Two straps and your on your way. The rack might even be adaptable to a wall for easy boat storage off season. Take care and enjoy your days on the water.

  • @BensWorkshop
    @BensWorkshop 3 дні тому

    Excellent work! I take it that you strap the boat down to the car's roof rack afterwards?

    • @TheBoatRambler
      @TheBoatRambler 2 дні тому

      That's correct Ben. I plan on using two straps to the rack and a third through the car (inside) just in case...

  • @GERALDTrumpp
    @GERALDTrumpp 3 дні тому

    Well done! Looks like solid work! What interests me further: how is the boat hooked on the device?

    • @TheBoatRambler
      @TheBoatRambler 2 дні тому

      Hi Gerald, The boat is not hooked, it needs to be strapped down to the roof bars. It is much safer than anything I could come up with.

    • @GERALDTrumpp
      @GERALDTrumpp День тому

      @@TheBoatRambler Yes, but before you lift it, you hook it somehow to the device under the gunwales, what looks very easy. I wonder how you do this :-)

    • @TheBoatRambler
      @TheBoatRambler 18 годин тому

      At around 3:10 you can see it, it's just a straight piece of 3mm thick steel bar welded to the frame and carpeted. Since the frame it's at an angle it fits nicely under the gunwales and holds the boat.

    • @GERALDTrumpp
      @GERALDTrumpp 16 годин тому

      @@TheBoatRambler Ok, thank you, I got it :-)

  • @stephencifka4629
    @stephencifka4629 3 дні тому

    Wow! Great engineering and super useful.

  • @beyondthis7
    @beyondthis7 3 дні тому

    Tsk... winded with that one lift!!! I thought you were in good shape! Nice little rack... well done Teo!!

  • @charleswaters455
    @charleswaters455 3 дні тому

    Easy peezy!

  • @ntbrd68
    @ntbrd68 3 дні тому

    Engineous! Pratical indeed. Very well done Teo!

  • @RulgertGhostalker
    @RulgertGhostalker 3 дні тому

    That Was Amazeing !!! .... you are a true inventor, Teo.

  • @LNM0000
    @LNM0000 3 дні тому

    Fucking. Genius.

  • @roberteastwood9886
    @roberteastwood9886 3 дні тому

    Nice!

  • @mindaugasdaugirdas2472
    @mindaugasdaugirdas2472 3 дні тому

    🇱🇹👍👍👍👍

  • @MikStorer
    @MikStorer 3 дні тому

    Terrific.

  • @guywren4801
    @guywren4801 3 дні тому

    Nicely done