TINY Houseboat, MiniD's Space Saving Helm Idea

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22 күн бұрын

MiniD's Cockpit Seat/Helm has turned out beyobd my expectations!!! More progress on trim is showing how well this Tiny Houseboat is coming together!

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@amphidory7600 20 күн бұрын

really looking forward to launch day

@roydesignedthat 20 күн бұрын

Thanks, me too and the day will come soon ish! Lol! AllthebestRoy

@mr.somebody1493 20 күн бұрын

It's going to be awesome Roy.

@roydesignedthat 20 күн бұрын

Thanks Mr.! I'm soon getting back to work on MiniD so she should be in the water this season! BestRoy

@mr.somebody1493 20 күн бұрын

@@roydesignedthat Can't wait to see it hit the water and you take it camping.

@roydesignedthat 20 күн бұрын

@@mr.somebody1493 Me too!

@72shovelhead45 20 күн бұрын

You do nice work. I know what time it takes to build something like this (I've been a carpenter for 45 years) and make it look and work right.

@roydesignedthat 20 күн бұрын

@72shovelhead45 the first of it's kind, I spend more time looking at it and thinking of all the possibilities to narrow down the best way to move forward! A second build would take half the time with all the decisions having already been made! BestRoy

@72shovelhead45 20 күн бұрын

@@roydesignedthat I know , when I built my gypsy wagon it was the same thing. Now I could build one (like you said ) in half the time. The worst part is the second built you'll come up with more ideas and cause yourself more headaches, Lol.

@roydesignedthat 20 күн бұрын

@@72shovelhead45 LOL! You are so right!!! I've already been thinking of ways to streamline the construction! "Redesigning" for CNC cut kits! BestRoy

@WeazelJaguar 17 күн бұрын

Looks like plans you would fi d on the cover of a 1950's, 1960's Popular Mechanics! Everytime I see a boat on the cover I buy it, but,... I still haven't built one, yet!

@roydesignedthat 15 күн бұрын

@@WeazelJaguar I loved those old magazines! From a time when more folks built stuff! AllthebestRoy

@davelawrence6777 20 күн бұрын

Thanks for the post Sterling job my friend

@roydesignedthat 20 күн бұрын

@davelawrence6777 thanks Dave!!! BestRoy

@clerkmaxwell7912 20 күн бұрын

I'll bet the 4hp would be perfect. I'm using a 4hp Merc on my Bolger Micro. Most of the time I'm at idle doing a couple mph. 1/4 throttle I'm right up to hull speed. I mostly sail on the Columbia River. Bolger Micro has been awesome. Love your progress.

@roydesignedthat 20 күн бұрын

@clerkmaxwell7912 I agree! Love Bolger's designs! I almost picked up a Martha Jane but sadly she was too far gone to be saved! AllthebestRoy

@roydesignedthat 20 күн бұрын

@@clerkmaxwell7912 PS I used some of the salvaged parts on my CROW design. In case you've not seen her...bestRoy

@clerkmaxwell7912 19 күн бұрын

Luv your crow. Well designed and simply works well 👍

@johnstarkie9948 17 күн бұрын

Upgrade to a 2hp.

@roydesignedthat 15 күн бұрын

@clerkmaxwell7912 thanks Maxwell! There are elements from CROW worked into MiniD!

@logoseven3365 19 күн бұрын

Your pockets will empty into the water. Looks cool

@roydesignedthat 15 күн бұрын

@logoseven3365 this size and function will save money in operation and ownership! We just got in from a boat trip for 4days that only cost gas. Launching was free, camping on isolated islands was free!!! BestRoy

@cathrynmartin4395 20 күн бұрын

Hey Roy, what wll be MiniD's final specs - 16 by 8?

@roydesignedthat 20 күн бұрын

Much smaller! Our DIANNE'S ROSE, houseboat is 17 X 8fy...MiniD is only 13ft 6in (14ft ish with overhang) X 6fy 4in Beam! Interior headroom is only 5ft 2 1/2in but over 6ft 6in with the hatches propped up! Small but yet MiniD has almost the same options as out DR! ...7ft long bunks or the back cushions can be dropped down for a full queen bed!!! An enclosed head and a small galley! Should be a surprise to most who come aboard!!! AllthebestRoy