Building a Big Flat Bottom Boat - The Story of Albatross

I'm building a big flat bottom boat from scratch. Some people would say that's a bad idea. I don't agree. This is an attempt to explain why. It's a 26 footer with a beam of 10.

[sandystrait]

Incredible. Great work. Just finishing my flat bottom Lumberyard Skiff.

[gregsavige]

To see the damage to your hard work from the fallen tree's must have been heart breaking. Good on you and good luck to you. 👍👍

[roblescurbappealconcrete]

So impressed with the way you were thinking out of the box.
I’ve had similar ideas, but since I’m disabled it’s difficult to get the help I would need. But, I’m not giving up yet, and one day I will build my flat bottom boat.
I’m glad I found your channel. The boat looks amazing. Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m looking forward to learning something different.
Texas

[felixcat]

What interesting ideas and marvellous skills you have, and kindness in sharing them for viewers, thank you.

I love your drop keel, bow thruster idea, which isn't something I've heard of before.

The lines of your boat are classically beautiful, and the cabin is gorgeous.

Its an honour to be able to follow your beautiful and inspiring build.

[mattevans-koch]

Nice work. Looks like a very good design with lots of space. Looking forward to seeing more.

[southernfriedkiwi]

My wifes' uncle self built a 65 foot Dory tri mast sail boat with a pilot house. He wanted to be able to sail quickly to the Bahamas(under cover in the pilothouse if needed) and beach her if needed and he also wanted to be able to get into river systems to explore or to be safe during hurricanes in Florida. The flat bottom design with a raised keel allowed him to do all of these things.

[MrTazmangler]

Horns making me chuckle alot 😅
Thumbs up 👍

[csquaredvisionsfpv]

This was awesome! Thankyou for sharing the build!

[DennisMook-kylx]

Watching this video was very relaxing also my father use to own boats very similar to what your building when i have enough money i plan to buy a old boat sort of like yours .I like your design good luck

[RobbsHomemadeLife]

I love the music and the boat. I subscribe and I'm going to go watch the update.

[selimoztunc]

Nice design. Will be watching with great interest.

[piergaay]

There is a rule of thumb; take the smallest boat you like, and buy one a foot shorter. That last one will become the boat you will use the most.
Well, I guess sometimes you just have to build a larger one.
Very nice video, I was a bit fearfull in the beginning of the video that this would be one of those amaturistic videos about an amaturistic boat but it turns out to be not at all. I quite like the idea principle, the boats lines but above all that its apearence is in balance. Not build clumsy but also not too fancy. Just an honnest boat, like those fishing vessels. Many happy sailinghours!!

[foggypatchfarm]

I like the look of traditional boats too. I like the shape of this hull too. It's not all that different from oyster luggers of old too.

[bobcollard]

Some of the Swedish Fishing vessels had side mounted Keels that could be lowered in deep water for stability. It would save cutting a hole in your bottom for the centerboard. With a rudder that also could be extended you might have a better design.

[adamtedder]

Id love to see more about the first boat.

[mattiasfagerlund]

I love it, wish it would have been longer (the video, not the boat). Hejja!

[adamtedder]

Sir Is there any pictures of how you did the bottom of the first boat? And if there is then is there anyway you would be willing to share them and send them to me? I'm just doing the exact same thing you did to the first boat and I'm trying to decide on how I'm gonna go about doing it. Thank you.

[jackp]

this was fun thanks for your pioneering

[larryrosa]

i think i got you my 100ft. is framed by a rectangle 5 x100 frame work that is made from railroad all the cross deck and hulls, 2 hulls mount to the along with the creature hut and other module it is an out rigger.

[paulbriggs]

Well as long as the sound of saws and a hammer can be heard, good. Progress.