Nothing sweeter than a flat bottom boat with a nice cabin built on it. I ❤ how you a Chloe take over night trips she seems to enjoy it as much as you do 😂 And thats the cats meow to take a night swim, very refreshing makes for a good nights sleep, and the breeze blowing through the windows. Smiles from the Suwannee River Florida chick
Glad you enjoyed the video and I see you know the wonderful feeling of a swim before bed. Something I look forward to on every overnight trip. Although in the future I'll keep those swims under 200 yards. LOL
Love the houseboat my family would have a blast on it really enjoyed the content. Have a goodnight and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts.
Thank you. I'm going to start leaning toward relaxing and calm. Yesterday we had a catastrophic failure on my sailing kayak and we capsized, dumping all three of us into the Gulf of Mexico. LOL. Relaxing and calm is starting to look really good about now.
Thanks. Two options. Buy the plans and build one or do like me and search FB marketplace across the country and see if one pops up. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I enjoyed your video Mathew!!! I was thrilled you discovered how well she beaches. Creeking is a lot of fun, I chuckled when your alarm went off as I told Dianne, I didn't install one because she'd be paniced all the time! Lol! Glad your having fun! AllthebestRoy
Very glad to hear from you Roy. I was hoping you would see the video. This is just the start, I have more adventures planned for The Oasis. That shallow alarm is only to let me know that I might want to tilt the outboard up a bit. LOL. This boat isn't loaded down and only drafts four inches at the stern. Just two days ago I picked up a Honda 2200 inverter generator and now I can run the A/C unit that came with it. A huge plus in Oklahoma summers. Anyways, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for creating a design such as this. It's really a remarkable vessel.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 I'll be keen to keep up with your adventures Mathew! We just returned from a few days out on a nothern lake that is like our "vacation property", Crown land, free camping on shore for my friends with thier fishing boat and we pull to shore, as you did in your clip! Had a lovely time! We did notice the sun was extra hot, though, I have never burnt my bare feet on our deck but did thid trip. We have a welcome mat that was smelling like melted rubber and we swapped it out for a carpet we had inside! I can imagine how hot it is in Oklahoma! We had our boat on Lake Eufaula in 2014!!! AllthebestRoy
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 We were invited to a wooden boat gathering for designers and builders. It stormed most of the weekend, cols and rainy with strong winds! We did get out some but not as much as I had hoped but we did meet some great folks, which more than made up for the bad weather! BestRoy
Congratulations on your launch! Cool boat, I just discovered your channel and I am looking forward to seeing your other videos as well. Thank you for sharing your adventure!
That's great. I wish you the very best in the build. I searched all kinds of houseboats from handcrafted to production houseboats and this one check nearly every box that I had. This design doesn't go fast, but that wasn't on my must have list either.
One of my biggest regrets was selling my 24 foot Lowe pontoon boat. I loved camping overnight on it. As I got older and wanted another pontoon boat, yet also wanted to camp....I decided to lean toward the houseboat concept.
I’m new to your channel and I really enjoyed your video 🙂Your houseboat is very nice and looks comfortable too 👍I love that you took your dog 🐶 I also love how peaceful it was. Good luck to you sir… Enjoy!
Thank you. I'm very glad you enjoyed the video. It is very comfortable and a pleasure to maneuver. In fact it's so easy, my daughter launched it this evening a took a friend to go fishing and camping on it for the weekend.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 Anytime you have something that connects you with your children it’s a good thing 🙂 Years ago we had a pontoon boat and it gave us a bond with our son that he never forgot. Both my son and his father are deceased now but I will always remember the fun that boat gave us 🙂 I look forward to seeing more videos 🙂👍
@@SunUp-l3h I'm very sorry for your loss. One of my few regrets in this life was selling my 24 foot pontoon boat. My girls loved it, but I had no idea how much until it was gone and they hadn't really expressed themselves until I had sold it. I only recently bought the houseboat, but the girls are really enjoying it. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 Thank you for responding. I know my son is in a better place 🙏🏼✝️His father? 🧐🤨Well… that’s debatable 😆😆🤣 I wish all of you the very best life has to offer 🙂God bless you 🙏🏼
I've got a 25' sailboat. I have the typical running lights that's 12 volt plus for sitting at anchor I have managed to get oil lamps that's starboard and port colored so when at anchor I'll light those to save battery. Also I got a solar powered garden/sidewalk light mounted on the mast as an anchor light. Best thing about going with the solar is they don't drain your battery and if you dock your boat at the lake it's easy to tell which one is yours. I also thought about getting solar Christmas lights to hoist up the cables at night for added effect. Nice boat by the way 😊
I've been eying some brass nav lights that have the vintage look. I think it would look great on the houseboat. What type of 25 foot sailboat do you have? I've got a Catalina 22 in the barn sanded down that I'm about to paint.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 MacGregor. I've spent a few nights on it years ago. My wife asked why I got it and I said because I know nothing about them We took sailing lessons and the instructor asked if we sailed before and when we said no he was shocked. He said most students wasn't this good with the tiller. My boat needs bottom paint as well. I did it once myself and it wasn't fun. Had to leave it trailered because I didn't have any way of getting it off the trailer
I love a barge hull over a pontoon. It only draws maybe 12" and with the motor raised could get into real shallow places. But the pontoon hull is better in rough water. Not so much pitching and rolling. I love your boat!
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 My friends has an aluminum hull and a wood upper he built. A big weight difference from yours. Even at 12" he could pull in any small creek for overnight.
Really cool! Only number 1 can take care if number 1. Being independent is liberating. Love it! Press the power button on the garmin, it should pop up a menu where you can adjust brightness In the fall, try one of those diesel air heaters :)they work great!
Thanks. I finally figured out the dimmer on the Garmin on the fourth of July, lol. I have a propane heater, but I had not considered the Diesel air heater, in fact I currently know nothing about them. I'll do some Googling and bring myself up to date on them. Thanks for the suggestion.
Love your boat. Mine is a little higher at the bow, so I found a steep embankment is better, because I can step directly off the bow. Then I don't have to jump down and climb up. 😊
Roy came up with a great idea. After I get the boat's battery bank changed out I'm going to add a drop down step at the bow. This will help considerably on the transition between beach and the deck. You're right, That's a big step and I'm not getting any younger.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 I actually considered using an extension ladder mounted underneath, between the pontoons as a gang plank. Just top the part that extends with aluminum diamond plate. You could run a pulley system to extend and retract by hand or with an ATV 12v winch. You can anchor a few feet away from the shore if its rocky, or rough water, then extend the gang plank to the shore. I'm probably overthinking it. 🤔
@@greghackstaff217 I've got a telescoping ladder at the stern. I'm also going to be looking at something that will allow my dog to come aboard while at anchor without me grabbing her by the scruff of the neck. I've got some head scratching to do myself.
Install red lights to keep night vision. Red lights don’t attract bugs as much as other light on the visible light spectrum; blue or bright white will attract more insects. Very cool boat!!!
As a long time river boater, i have a suggestion for you if you are going to pull off and beach the boat for a bit, at clutch ahead speed, keep the motor in gear to keep the bow into the shore and the stern won't move either. This is something the big river tows do, the tow boats on their own and the river ferries do while loading and unloading the vehicles. This is my first time watching one of your vids, I subbed. I love your boat. I want to get something like this or make one. Be safe out there brother.
That's a great tip. I literally just figured it out on the last trip when Chloe needed to go water a tree, lol. I eased up to a steep bank and just left it slightly in gear, which I think that's the same as "Clutch ahead", correct me if I'm wrong. But, anyways it worked perfectly and kept the bow locked tight to the steep bank. that will be my go to move when she needs to disembark for a few minutes. I'm considering taking it down the Kerr navigation system and I can use all the river boat tips you've got. Thanks.
I like this boat. Seems to have the right geometry that it could double as a RV for camping 😁 The stovetop really makes sense. Not limited on placement for pots and pans 👍 I’m wondering if it would be capable of floating the trailer attached 🤔 Could be handy in flood prone areas if it can.
I'm nearly certain it will float the trailer. That entire boat only sits four inches down in the water at the stern. I suspect it will hold a LOT of weight.
Hear is a trick my grandmother tought me for bugs at nite open doors and windows turn off all lights go out side turn on outer lights wait a few min close everything off out side light attracts bugs
If you don't have a life jacket for your dog get one and make sure your puppy whears it especially for night swims. Love your content, and your vessel is really cool.. my border collie Freya was always with me on my vessels in San Francisco Bay blessings
She has a life jacket on board, but she will overheat with it on in near 100 degree temps. Besides she is out of hunting stock and can swim for a very very long time. I live at the lake and it's shocking how long my dogs will go out in the cove and swim.
I'm in Arizona and had a 60 footer I love your boat it is so flipping nice man way better than mine but that's the life let me tell you I wish I was back there
I didn't realize it was mine until after I got it. I love those big houseboats, but those are stuck on one lake with very large marina fees. This one sits free of charge at my house until I'm ready to pick the lake that I want to go explore. LOVE IT.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 do you made it yourself? Im dreaming of having this kind of boat that only can fit for few people to go fishing and camping, free from govn i guess 😁
@@ilhamismail2908 While I've hand crafted and built many things, my current log house included..... I wrote a check for this houseboat. It requires 600 hours to build. I recently and abruptly realized we are not promised tomorrow and I decided I'd rather have 600 hours of quality time with my daughters, friends, and family.
I've seen a few great loop videos.... is the video called "shanty boat"? I'm working all the kinks out of The Oasis now. Once she is in top shape or at least close to it, I'm wanting to tackle the Kerr navigation system from Oklahoma to the Mississippi River. That's 455 miles one way and 18 locks. It's not the loop, but it's a leg off of it and would be a solid practice run.
I have a much better method now. It's called anchoring much closer to land. lol. I used the spotlight to make sure I was far enough that the vessel wouldn't swing aground during a wind shift yet not so far that I feel like I'm in an iron man contest.
You can eliminate bugs indoors by placing a flashlight outside and turning off the lights inside. Give it a few minutes and you're all set after you close all the doors before turning on the lights inside.
Mathew: how about installing a few red lights around the cabin's interior so your night vision won't be so badly affected when cruising in the dark? Make each one separately switched and dim-able. Just a thought.
I'm already looking into some LED strip lighting that I can pick the color and brightness. As I get more familiar with the vessel there will be some things that I'll watch to change or add to.
Covered. The front nav light is not only nav lights but also a remote controlled spot light. I've never seen one until I bought this boat. You can see it better at 8:22 in the video.
@@mikecrawford7352 I'm good with it being removable on the bow. I boat up into creeks with overhanging tree limbs. I don't want anything else sticking up on that roof.
My friend roy designed that. No rallings as they would be troublesome in big waves. Idea is to wash all the green water off the deck as fast as possible. Safer to not retain any weight in bow or stern.
@@magdakaniewski I reached out to Roy right before I pulled the trigger on buying this vessel. Only plans I have for the deck is to replace the slick tan paint with bright white non skid. It's way too slick for my liking, especially since I'll be solo a lot. That tan colored deck is hotter than Hades in the Oklahoma summer months.
A small tube like railing should not impede with shedding water. It would be more likely impede with vision while driving. A small 3 or 4 inch reverse air spoiler ( like the older ones in nascar) across the front leaning forward would go a long ways at keeping water from lapping across the bow if it becomes a problem that is. If this thing has a 6” draft and the sides look to be 24” minimum that’s 18” wave at best to break over the bow, with the exception of an occasional wake from a wake or ski boat not sure if I would take a boat like this on a constant 18” waves.
You're correct, it does. I found the dimmer. It's the power button. Just a quick push of the power button and a sub menu pops up allowing me to reduce the brightness all the way down. Thanks.
Puppy needs a life jacket... She might jump off at something or fall off when you're not looking! Might also want to get one of those dog potty patches just in case...
I think you're right. It's small, but really has everything I need and I'm able to stand and walk around. I've got a kayak for it now and I'm considering a inflatable dock.
Very nice houseboat! Was it built in a factory or did you build it? Not a familiar name to me, Oasis, so if it is factory built please list what brand boat it is. Hopefully I will see more info here on your channel about this boat .
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 Good job by both the designer and the builder! Thanks for your reply, I had searched a good bit online to find one like it all to no avail. Good luck to you and your new boat, it surely will be a great adventure. Here in north Florida where i have always lived, we have a lot of nice waterways to enjoy. Houseboats are popular on the St Johns River, about 300 miles long and in several places more than a mile wide, with a lot of spring runs pouring in fresh clear water from class 1 springs. Camping in a small houseboat like that, one that is trailerable is appealing. All the best to you and yours!
@@CraneofBoulogne This design was modified from the original. It's what I call the limo version. I absolutely love the springs down in Florida . I've scuba dived Morrison Springs and Vortex Springs and would absolutely love to explore the waterway down there some day with this little houseboat.
A craftsman from Indiana built it. It takes approx. 600 hours to build one. We aren't promised tomorrow, so I found one for sale and wrote a check. Personally I'd rather put that 600 hours to enjoying lake life with my daughters. I'm really liking it also.
Well, that’s not too bad little houseboat you got there young man I am very curious. How much does it cost one like that watch you from Southern Alberta Canada 🇨🇦
The price varies greatly pending on amenities and how motivated the seller is. Two were on the market in adjoining states, a 17' footer (original design) for $30k and The Oasis, a limo version coming in just over 21', mid $20k. I watched for months until it hit a price point that I was willing to pay. I picked it up in the teens and happily towed it home. Last I saw the 30k vessel is now mid 20k.
Glad you enjoyed the video. This is lake Thunderbird in Oklahoma. I live 1/2 mile from one of the boat ramps. More locations will be coming out as this great little boat is trailerable.
Thank you James. There are two different window coverings at least for the sides. There are roll down awnings on port and starboard, plus I have floral patterned curtains that fit every single window on the vessel to include the round port windows. Just a week ago I used the roll down awnings to shield the side window from a heavy downpour. I haven't used the curtains much as it is surprisingly cool inside the cabin if there is a breeze blowing through. A white roof helps a lot also. I like the color scheme also. The desert sand with the green lends to it name very well. Unfortunately that desert tan will have to go. It's extremely hot in Oklahoma summer sun.
@@jamesbeaman5944 Hello Jim, I hope I didn't give the impression that I built this vessel. I wrote a check for it and I'm currently learning everything that I can about it, how exactly it's made and all the whistles and bells this thing has.
Yes, I see that you did write ck. I wonder if you could look at the roll down shades n see if there is manufacturer info? Any info on those would be most appreciated. Jim@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643
@@jamesbeaman5944 You may be in luck. The craftsman saved every single receipt and manual on the build, to the tune of over $30K. I'll look through the stack and see if I can find something.
LOL, funny you should ask. No I purchased it in the mountains of Arkansas. That's a whole debacle that I'll leave well enough alone. Literally just got the outboard motor title in 3 days ago. Got the court order for a new title to be made for the boat, just waiting for the tag agency to print it up. I'm based out of Norman, Oklahoma.
Dang, bug zapper is a good idea. The front and back door plexiglass can be changed out with a screen. Last night my daughter took the houseboat up the creek for an overnighter and she said the bugs were horrible. I just so happen to have a very small bug zapper. Thanks for the suggestion.
It is not dynema and you are correct. I've already had to splice it at the anchor. It's what came with the vessel and the stock anchor rope for this model of anchor wench. I've already purchased much thicker anchor line to replace that 1/4 inch stuff. In fair weather it's ok and I also keep a paranoid eye on it, but it will be replaced.
Greetings, You built a boatload of memories there, your four legged buddy seemed to approve too. Great job, you done good!
Thank you.
She is a very sweet looking vessel blessings to you and yours coming at you from Southern Oregon
Thank you. I'll have more interesting adventures on The Oasis planned in the near future.
That's a damn nice looking house boat bud! Well done sir
Thank you. I believe it's going to be just what I needed.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 I'll take 2 plz lol
Nothing sweeter than a flat bottom boat with a nice cabin built on it. I ❤ how you a Chloe take over night trips she seems to enjoy it as much as you do 😂 And thats the cats meow to take a night swim, very refreshing makes for a good nights sleep, and the breeze blowing through the windows. Smiles from the Suwannee River Florida chick
Glad you enjoyed the video and I see you know the wonderful feeling of a swim before bed. Something I look forward to on every overnight trip. Although in the future I'll keep those swims under 200 yards. LOL
Love the houseboat my family would have a blast on it really enjoyed the content. Have a goodnight and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts.
This video was fantastic! So glad I found you. Thank you for taking us along on your adventure. I’m looking forward to many more!
Thank you for the very kind words. Glad you enjoyed it. I'll have more coming out as I get more familiar with her.
Very nice Matt, now that's what I call a pleasurable time. Not crazy just relaxing and calm.
Thank you. I'm going to start leaning toward relaxing and calm. Yesterday we had a catastrophic failure on my sailing kayak and we capsized, dumping all three of us into the Gulf of Mexico. LOL. Relaxing and calm is starting to look really good about now.
Nice boat! Looks like pure serenity!
It's very peaceful, especially when the boat traffic is light.
Dang. I’m in love with the boat. Id love to have something like that! Thanks for the video
Thanks. Two options. Buy the plans and build one or do like me and search FB marketplace across the country and see if one pops up. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643where do you get plans for this boat? What would you search for if looking to buy one?
Matthew, that’s awesome. Thanks for taking the time. Jim
Thank you Jim. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I enjoyed your video Mathew!!! I was thrilled you discovered how well she beaches. Creeking is a lot of fun, I chuckled when your alarm went off as I told Dianne, I didn't install one because she'd be paniced all the time! Lol! Glad your having fun! AllthebestRoy
Very glad to hear from you Roy. I was hoping you would see the video. This is just the start, I have more adventures planned for The Oasis. That shallow alarm is only to let me know that I might want to tilt the outboard up a bit. LOL. This boat isn't loaded down and only drafts four inches at the stern. Just two days ago I picked up a Honda 2200 inverter generator and now I can run the A/C unit that came with it. A huge plus in Oklahoma summers. Anyways, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for creating a design such as this. It's really a remarkable vessel.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 I'll be keen to keep up with your adventures Mathew! We just returned from a few days out on a nothern lake that is like our "vacation property", Crown land, free camping on shore for my friends with thier fishing boat and we pull to shore, as you did in your clip! Had a lovely time! We did notice the sun was extra hot, though, I have never burnt my bare feet on our deck but did thid trip. We have a welcome mat that was smelling like melted rubber and we swapped it out for a carpet we had inside! I can imagine how hot it is in Oklahoma! We had our boat on Lake Eufaula in 2014!!! AllthebestRoy
@@roydesignedthat Oh wow. Lake Eufaula is a big lake, at least for Oklahoma. Some VERY good fishing in those waters also.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 We were invited to a wooden boat gathering for designers and builders. It stormed most of the weekend, cols and rainy with strong winds! We did get out some but not as much as I had hoped but we did meet some great folks, which more than made up for the bad weather! BestRoy
Congratulations on your launch! Cool boat, I just discovered your channel and I am looking forward to seeing your other videos as well. Thank you for sharing your adventure!
Thank you very much. Hope you enjoy the channel, I know my videos cover a LOT of different subjects, lol.
I love this little craft! I think I'll build one more like this form than the one I had in mind. My spark is reignited now. Thx!
That's great. I wish you the very best in the build. I searched all kinds of houseboats from handcrafted to production houseboats and this one check nearly every box that I had. This design doesn't go fast, but that wasn't on my must have list either.
Great job man that took me back to the point where I used to camp out on my pontoon 😮
One of my biggest regrets was selling my 24 foot Lowe pontoon boat. I loved camping overnight on it. As I got older and wanted another pontoon boat, yet also wanted to camp....I decided to lean toward the houseboat concept.
I’m new to your channel and I really enjoyed your video 🙂Your houseboat is very nice and looks comfortable too 👍I love that you took your dog 🐶 I also love how peaceful it was. Good luck to you sir… Enjoy!
Thank you. I'm very glad you enjoyed the video. It is very comfortable and a pleasure to maneuver. In fact it's so easy, my daughter launched it this evening a took a friend to go fishing and camping on it for the weekend.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 Anytime you have something that connects you with your children it’s a good thing 🙂 Years ago we had a pontoon boat and it gave us a bond with our son that he never forgot. Both my son and his father are deceased now but I will always remember the fun that boat gave us 🙂 I look forward to seeing more videos 🙂👍
@@SunUp-l3h I'm very sorry for your loss. One of my few regrets in this life was selling my 24 foot pontoon boat. My girls loved it, but I had no idea how much until it was gone and they hadn't really expressed themselves until I had sold it. I only recently bought the houseboat, but the girls are really enjoying it. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 Thank you for responding. I know my son is in a better place 🙏🏼✝️His father? 🧐🤨Well… that’s debatable 😆😆🤣 I wish all of you the very best life has to offer 🙂God bless you 🙏🏼
perfect boat, perfect life.
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I've got a 25' sailboat. I have the typical running lights that's 12 volt plus for sitting at anchor I have managed to get oil lamps that's starboard and port colored so when at anchor I'll light those to save battery. Also I got a solar powered garden/sidewalk light mounted on the mast as an anchor light. Best thing about going with the solar is they don't drain your battery and if you dock your boat at the lake it's easy to tell which one is yours. I also thought about getting solar Christmas lights to hoist up the cables at night for added effect. Nice boat by the way 😊
I've been eying some brass nav lights that have the vintage look. I think it would look great on the houseboat. What type of 25 foot sailboat do you have? I've got a Catalina 22 in the barn sanded down that I'm about to paint.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 MacGregor. I've spent a few nights on it years ago. My wife asked why I got it and I said because I know nothing about them
We took sailing lessons and the instructor asked if we sailed before and when we said no he was shocked. He said most students wasn't this good with the tiller. My boat needs bottom paint as well. I did it once myself and it wasn't fun. Had to leave it trailered because I didn't have any way of getting it off the trailer
That's a beautiful rendition of Dianne's Rose.
Thank you. I really like the modification that were made during the build.
🎶A three hour tour 🎶 Very nice!
I love a barge hull over a pontoon. It only draws maybe 12" and with the motor raised could get into real shallow places. But the pontoon hull is better in rough water. Not so much pitching and rolling. I love your boat!
This one only draft four inches at the stern. nearly sits on top of the water at the bow.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 My friends has an aluminum hull and a wood upper he built. A big weight difference from yours. Even at 12" he could pull in any small creek for overnight.
Awesome craft man that’s a dream boat
Thank you. I believe I'm going to love it. There are a few things I'd like to change, but that's with any craft such as this.
Beautiful Boat. I hope you get time to enjoy it.
Thank you. I'm retired to I making time to take it out.
Really cool! Only number 1 can take care if number 1. Being independent is liberating.
Love it!
Press the power button on the garmin, it should pop up a menu where you can adjust brightness
In the fall, try one of those diesel air heaters :)they work great!
Thanks. I finally figured out the dimmer on the Garmin on the fourth of July, lol. I have a propane heater, but I had not considered the Diesel air heater, in fact I currently know nothing about them. I'll do some Googling and bring myself up to date on them. Thanks for the suggestion.
That riverboat is sweet 😊
New subscriber, love the house boat. Regards JW
Thank you very much. Glad you like the houseboat. I'll have the houseboat adventures posted pretty regularly.
Very nice vessel ❤
Thank you
Really cool little boat
Thank you
Love your boat. Mine is a little higher at the bow, so I found a steep embankment is better, because I can step directly off the bow. Then I don't have to jump down and climb up. 😊
Roy came up with a great idea. After I get the boat's battery bank changed out I'm going to add a drop down step at the bow. This will help considerably on the transition between beach and the deck. You're right, That's a big step and I'm not getting any younger.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 I actually considered using an extension ladder mounted underneath, between the pontoons as a gang plank. Just top the part that extends with aluminum diamond plate.
You could run a pulley system to extend and retract by hand or with an ATV 12v winch.
You can anchor a few feet away from the shore if its rocky, or rough water, then extend the gang plank to the shore.
I'm probably overthinking it. 🤔
@@greghackstaff217 I've got a telescoping ladder at the stern. I'm also going to be looking at something that will allow my dog to come aboard while at anchor without me grabbing her by the scruff of the neck. I've got some head scratching to do myself.
That boat is so cool.!
Thank you. I'm really enjoying it.
That boat is awesome!
Thank you. I'm really liking it myself.
Nice houseboat looks custom built. Great job.
It's about as custom as custom gets. lol. It was built from the ground up. A Dianne's Rose design.
I enjoy the video. I hope to see more adventures
Glad you enjoyed it. I'll have more coming, no doubt.
Enjoyed your video thanks for posting 👍
Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Awesome barge/boat!
Thanks.
Dude that is really cool. Looks very well made. You could pretty much live in that. Very jealous.
I think it's going to work well, especially for some extended camping trips.
Install red lights to keep night vision.
Red lights don’t attract bugs as much as other light on the visible light spectrum; blue or bright white will attract more insects.
Very cool boat!!!
Thanks. I've already have the remote control LED lights on order.
Looks like a nice trip!
Very beautiful boat
Thank you very much.
Very nice boat!
Thanks.
As a long time river boater, i have a suggestion for you if you are going to pull off and beach the boat for a bit, at clutch ahead speed, keep the motor in gear to keep the bow into the shore and the stern won't move either. This is something the big river tows do, the tow boats on their own and the river ferries do while loading and unloading the vehicles. This is my first time watching one of your vids, I subbed. I love your boat. I want to get something like this or make one. Be safe out there brother.
That's a great tip. I literally just figured it out on the last trip when Chloe needed to go water a tree, lol. I eased up to a steep bank and just left it slightly in gear, which I think that's the same as "Clutch ahead", correct me if I'm wrong. But, anyways it worked perfectly and kept the bow locked tight to the steep bank. that will be my go to move when she needs to disembark for a few minutes. I'm considering taking it down the Kerr navigation system and I can use all the river boat tips you've got. Thanks.
That is so freaking awesome love the boat❤❤❤
Matthew, thanks for the awning info. Unfortunately, they no longer make those, but gave me an idea how to find another manufacturer.
Jim
You're welcome. I hope you find what you are looking for.
Great first overnighter
It was a pretty good one. I've got more planned.
I like this boat.
Seems to have the right geometry that it could double as a RV for camping 😁
The stovetop really makes sense. Not limited on placement for pots and pans 👍
I’m wondering if it would be capable of floating the trailer attached 🤔
Could be handy in flood prone areas if it can.
I'm nearly certain it will float the trailer. That entire boat only sits four inches down in the water at the stern. I suspect it will hold a LOT of weight.
Nice video. Thank you for sharing. Looks like you are in Arkansas. I was born in Malvern, but now live in California.
Glad you enjoyed the video. I actually purchased the houseboat in Arkansas, but I'm based out of Norman, Oklahoma.
That was cool video! SUBSCRIBED!
Thank you. I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
Hear is a trick my grandmother tought me for bugs at nite open doors and windows turn off all lights go out side turn on outer lights wait a few min close everything off out side light attracts bugs
Very good idea. I've already purchased solar powered landscape lights for it, so I'm set up to do exactly that. Thanks.
LOL. I passed your tip on to my daughter. She took it out for a camping trip today and was swarmed by bugs up the creek.
Yeah or a flashlight does the same.
Where is this? Beautiful river r@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643
Oi oi
I like the awnings
I really like them myself and they are very easy to operate.
I have a Jack Russell named Piper. I lost my 18 year old girl 3 yrs ago another Jack Russell, Leena. I love them dogs ❤❤❤
I'm sorry for your loss. They are great dogs.
Great video. You have a new subscriber!
I really glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 awesome video is Chloe a jack russel any way she is gorgeous I'm subscribed
Love it dude!
Thanks, I love it too. Just got off the lake after a two day camping trip.
Gooood job 😉👍💪🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰
Thank you
You couldn't have paid me one million dollars to have jumped in that unknown lake in the dark like that! 😂😂😂😂
My log home is just at the other end of the cove, been there since 2008 so I'm real familiar with it.
If you don't have a life jacket for your dog get one and make sure your puppy whears it especially for night swims. Love your content, and your vessel is really cool.. my border collie Freya was always with me on my vessels in San Francisco Bay blessings
She has a life jacket on board, but she will overheat with it on in near 100 degree temps. Besides she is out of hunting stock and can swim for a very very long time. I live at the lake and it's shocking how long my dogs will go out in the cove and swim.
What a nice boat
Thank you. I'm really enjoying it.
beautiful boat
That’s really nice.
Thank you. I'm glad you like it.
You should have a fake grass potty pad for your dog you can put on the bow ☝🏻
I'm in Arizona and had a 60 footer I love your boat it is so flipping nice man way better than mine but that's the life let me tell you I wish I was back there
Thank you, I'm just getting into this way of life. I think I'm going to like it.
That dog needs a life jacket
That dog has one, but in near 100 deg F temps I don't put her in it. Plus, she can swim further than most people walking the planet.
Yes.. please get him one ..
Nobody wanted to witness and partner up for the launch? No way I’d miss that 😮😊👍🙏🌎👀
Well..... I'm a bit of a loner. Rarely will you see anyone in my videos unless it's my family.
Seen you on the 4th at thunderbird boat ramp unique rig I love it
Thank you. That was a long day and that video will be out soon also. I post once every two weeks.
That thing is a dream!
Thank you. I'm loving it.
Awesome houseboat.
Thank you. I'm really enjoying it.
Thats pretty cool. I wonder if you could adapt the top to an old pontoon boat chassis. There are tons of those up here in Green Bay for cheap.
Get yourself a little Bug zapper to get rid of those bugs. I got one at harbor fright that also has a light and is rechargeable.
Oh, I didn't know they had rechargeable ones. Thanks.
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada better you and the dog on the water I prefer being on land
Nothing wrong with land, but I'm a water creature. I've got to be on it or in it. lol
Cool boat
Thank you
waw very good brother
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Omg this is my dream house boat
I didn't realize it was mine until after I got it. I love those big houseboats, but those are stuck on one lake with very large marina fees. This one sits free of charge at my house until I'm ready to pick the lake that I want to go explore. LOVE IT.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 do you made it yourself? Im dreaming of having this kind of boat that only can fit for few people to go fishing and camping, free from govn i guess 😁
@@ilhamismail2908 While I've hand crafted and built many things, my current log house included..... I wrote a check for this houseboat. It requires 600 hours to build. I recently and abruptly realized we are not promised tomorrow and I decided I'd rather have 600 hours of quality time with my daughters, friends, and family.
Very nice
thank you.
U seen guy on shanty boat doing the great loop? Nice boat by the way!
I've seen a few great loop videos.... is the video called "shanty boat"? I'm working all the kinks out of The Oasis now. Once she is in top shape or at least close to it, I'm wanting to tackle the Kerr navigation system from Oklahoma to the Mississippi River. That's 455 miles one way and 18 locks. It's not the loop, but it's a leg off of it and would be a solid practice run.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 back waters and back roads. RUclips
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Swam 600 feet in the dark with your doggo to go pee....that's insane! lol
I have a much better method now. It's called anchoring much closer to land. lol. I used the spotlight to make sure I was far enough that the vessel wouldn't swing aground during a wind shift yet not so far that I feel like I'm in an iron man contest.
Super cool boat!
Thank you very much.
You can eliminate bugs indoors by placing a flashlight outside and turning off the lights inside. Give it a few minutes and you're all set after you close all the doors before turning on the lights inside.
Good idea. I passed that on to my daughter when she was swarmed by bugs up in a creek a few days ago.
On most Garmin machines if you tap the power button it should bring up the brightness n then it's arrows up or down.....ok god bless
Mathew: how about installing a few red lights around the cabin's interior so your night vision won't be so badly affected when cruising in the dark? Make each one separately switched and dim-able. Just a thought.
I'm already looking into some LED strip lighting that I can pick the color and brightness. As I get more familiar with the vessel there will be some things that I'll watch to change or add to.
I recommend a mounted spotlight
Covered. The front nav light is not only nav lights but also a remote controlled spot light. I've never seen one until I bought this boat. You can see it better at 8:22 in the video.
I would mount a spot light dead center in the roof like what officers have on their doors it would give you the best coverage with just one light
@@mikecrawford7352 I'm good with it being removable on the bow. I boat up into creeks with overhanging tree limbs. I don't want anything else sticking up on that roof.
Definitely should build a railing around the bow and stern.
It's crossed my mind no doubt. Especially with that slick deck. First thing is that deck gets changed to a non skid surface. lol
My friend roy designed that. No rallings as they would be troublesome in big waves. Idea is to wash all the green water off the deck as fast as possible. Safer to not retain any weight in bow or stern.
@@magdakaniewski I reached out to Roy right before I pulled the trigger on buying this vessel. Only plans I have for the deck is to replace the slick tan paint with bright white non skid. It's way too slick for my liking, especially since I'll be solo a lot. That tan colored deck is hotter than Hades in the Oklahoma summer months.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 yeah white non skid would work great.
A small tube like railing should not impede with shedding water. It would be more likely impede with vision while driving. A small 3 or 4 inch reverse air spoiler ( like the older ones in nascar) across the front leaning forward would go a long ways at keeping water from lapping across the bow if it becomes a problem that is.
If this thing has a 6” draft and the sides look to be 24” minimum that’s 18” wave at best to break over the bow, with the exception of an occasional wake from a wake or ski boat not sure if I would take a boat like this on a constant 18” waves.
Where did you get the direct? For your boat. Thanks Glenn
Hi Glenn. I'm not sure what you're asking.
Garmin may have a dimmer or a night mode. If not get some auto window tint and put it on some plexy. velcro it on?
You're correct, it does. I found the dimmer. It's the power button. Just a quick push of the power button and a sub menu pops up allowing me to reduce the brightness all the way down. Thanks.
Nice design, how long did it take to build and how much did it cost? Thanks
I didn't build this, I wrote a check for it. I paid the amount that I was willing to pay.
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Puppy needs a life jacket... She might jump off at something or fall off when you're not looking! Might also want to get one of those dog potty patches just in case...
I believe that would be about all the rumor I believe that would be about all the room a person would need
I think you're right. It's small, but really has everything I need and I'm able to stand and walk around. I've got a kayak for it now and I'm considering a inflatable dock.
Didn't the skipper and Gilligan get in trouble on a 3 hour tour, a 3 hour tour.
Yes, I was pressing my luck. lol
Where is this ? Looks beautiful.
This was on Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma.
Very nice houseboat! Was it built in a factory or did you build it? Not a familiar name to me, Oasis, so if it is factory built please list what brand boat it is. Hopefully I will see more info here on your channel about this boat .
this is a Dianne's Rose Design houseboat, designed by Roy Schreyer and built by a craftsman in Indiana. The Oasis is the name given to the vessel.
@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643 Good job by both the designer and the builder! Thanks for your reply, I had searched a good bit online to find one like it all to no avail. Good luck to you and your new boat, it surely will be a great adventure. Here in north Florida where i have always lived, we have a lot of nice waterways to enjoy. Houseboats are popular on the St Johns River, about 300 miles long and in several places more than a mile wide, with a lot of spring runs pouring in fresh clear water from class 1 springs. Camping in a small houseboat like that, one that is trailerable is appealing. All the best to you and yours!
@@CraneofBoulogne This design was modified from the original. It's what I call the limo version. I absolutely love the springs down in Florida . I've scuba dived Morrison Springs and Vortex Springs and would absolutely love to explore the waterway down there some day with this little houseboat.
Good afternoon. I liked your trip.
Please tell me the name of the river you walked along. Barking and my subscription to your channel. Thank you.
Fun to watch. What lake?
this is Lake Thunderbird in Oklahoma and Little River that feeds the lake.
Did you build the boat? I like it!
A craftsman from Indiana built it. It takes approx. 600 hours to build one. We aren't promised tomorrow, so I found one for sale and wrote a check. Personally I'd rather put that 600 hours to enjoying lake life with my daughters. I'm really liking it also.
Well, that’s not too bad little houseboat you got there young man I am very curious. How much does it cost one like that watch you from Southern Alberta Canada 🇨🇦
The price varies greatly pending on amenities and how motivated the seller is. Two were on the market in adjoining states, a 17' footer (original design) for $30k and The Oasis, a limo version coming in just over 21', mid $20k. I watched for months until it hit a price point that I was willing to pay. I picked it up in the teens and happily towed it home. Last I saw the 30k vessel is now mid 20k.
Great video. What lake are you on??
Glad you enjoyed the video. This is lake Thunderbird in Oklahoma. I live 1/2 mile from one of the boat ramps. More locations will be coming out as this great little boat is trailerable.
Matthew, that is one beautiful boat. Have question, what are you using for window exterior shade covering??
Love the color scheme.
Thanks, Jim. Tucson
Thank you James. There are two different window coverings at least for the sides. There are roll down awnings on port and starboard, plus I have floral patterned curtains that fit every single window on the vessel to include the round port windows. Just a week ago I used the roll down awnings to shield the side window from a heavy downpour. I haven't used the curtains much as it is surprisingly cool inside the cabin if there is a breeze blowing through. A white roof helps a lot also. I like the color scheme also. The desert sand with the green lends to it name very well. Unfortunately that desert tan will have to go. It's extremely hot in Oklahoma summer sun.
I’m interested in what the roll down awnings. Where can I purchase them or did you make them. Thanks, Jim
@@jamesbeaman5944 Hello Jim, I hope I didn't give the impression that I built this vessel. I wrote a check for it and I'm currently learning everything that I can about it, how exactly it's made and all the whistles and bells this thing has.
Yes, I see that you did write ck. I wonder if you could look at the roll down shades n see if there is manufacturer info? Any info on those would be most appreciated. Jim@@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643
@@jamesbeaman5944 You may be in luck. The craftsman saved every single receipt and manual on the build, to the tune of over $30K. I'll look through the stack and see if I can find something.
What is the brand of boat? I've never seen one like it.
Dianne's Rose Design houseboat
Get you a Red Light or Yellow Light that won't attract bugs
I'm seriously considering some LED strip lighting that has a bunch of different colors to select. Then I can find one the bugs will ignore. Thanks.
Noticed your houseboat has a Arkansas registration are you located in Arkansas?
LOL, funny you should ask. No I purchased it in the mountains of Arkansas. That's a whole debacle that I'll leave well enough alone. Literally just got the outboard motor title in 3 days ago. Got the court order for a new title to be made for the boat, just waiting for the tag agency to print it up. I'm based out of Norman, Oklahoma.
have to get a dinghy for you houseboat.
I'm kicking around the idea.
I think it’ll be good if you got a screen door and a bug zapper
Dang, bug zapper is a good idea. The front and back door plexiglass can be changed out with a screen. Last night my daughter took the houseboat up the creek for an overnighter and she said the bugs were horrible. I just so happen to have a very small bug zapper. Thanks for the suggestion.
I hope that anchor line is “dynema”
still,chafe through in a heartbeat…just saying
It is not dynema and you are correct. I've already had to splice it at the anchor. It's what came with the vessel and the stock anchor rope for this model of anchor wench. I've already purchased much thicker anchor line to replace that 1/4 inch stuff. In fair weather it's ok and I also keep a paranoid eye on it, but it will be replaced.