About two years ago my maiden voyage on a tiny houseboat did not go well. I spent a month and a half stranded right at a pass on the Gulf of Mexico through two storms rip my rotator cuff’s one bicep, ended up having to sell the boat get surgery reinjured myself now I live in a damn camper in a Georgia pasture watching your videos. I love them. Thanks

@LittleOneSlaysThem

Жыл бұрын

Damn Sir,thats quite a perfect storm of unfortunate events😵‍💫

@Greenguerilla1

11 ай бұрын

I'd k Ike to tell ya a little about universal medical.....

If the Game Warden gives you a hard time, just claim you just escaped a much larger vessel that has sunk, and thank them for rescuing you. Also throw the Heart of the Ocean overboard if you get the chance.

@Josh31287

Жыл бұрын

Cue: titanic song

@Kaitlin24247

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@riaanpotgieter475

Жыл бұрын

😂😜

@kailua808

Жыл бұрын

it's been 84 years sir I swear

@peeko_luxx2873

Жыл бұрын

No! Swallow that bitch and go shit it out and sell it on the black market for a million or 2. Fishing for the rest of your life, no worries!

Be sure to run the glow plugs for at least 10 seconds before you crank it, and it will start a lot easier. Also: I'd check the opposite side of that "hole" you plugged to make sure it's not supposed to be there. It could be a water intake for cooling the exhaust.

@WoodcliffCommunity

Жыл бұрын

You took the words right out of my "Had an old Doge with a Cummins which was finiky as heck if you didn't give the glow plugs enough time" to warm up.

@bobbytassin5728

Жыл бұрын

It’s a diesel motor hold the glow plug switch down for about 30 seconds then start

@roperfenn2497

Жыл бұрын

Fr the old guy he bought it from even said so the first time it started!

@FrenicX

Жыл бұрын

I always did 10 sec on, 3 sec off, 5 sec on, 3 sec off and then 5 on and try it. Worked in the coldest winters with my 6.2L and 6.5L blazer. Don't want to run the glow plug heaters for too long cause they can burn out quicker.

Without a doubt, the two finest sailors to ever launch a 64 person ocean life boat on a local lake ! EPIC DUDE , EPIC !

@zthihasan5169

Жыл бұрын

They Row the boat you know

@zthihasan5169

Жыл бұрын

Rowed the huge one LOL

@thenadonation2664

Жыл бұрын

Probably the only 2 ever.....?

@Gunshinzero

7 ай бұрын

You had to dig deep into the specifics to pull a compliment out of that one. Awesome example of "If you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all." 👏 Bravo.

Residual fuel from all the times you cranked it. Diesels are difficult to start in cold. Glow plugs help by providing the heat for initial ignition then when the engine is up to temp the compression alone is enough to ignite the fuel. Great video and good to see Smalls.

As other comments before me have said, the smoke is most likely an exhaust leak somewhere in the line. Diesel engines have a tendency to puff plenty of it when they haven't been started for a few weeks or sometimes even just a few days. Fire up, let her sit to warm up for a few minutes, and you're ready to run. All that said, I see it as a blessing in disguise because you just found where your CO is coming from.

I'm not into fishing (sorry) and I've never owned (& definitely can't afford one) a boat, but you're strangely compelling and entertaining to watch. Thank you.

@rossfromfriends8468

Жыл бұрын

The lifeboat is what got me sucked in. It's a fun project.

@aquariusmoon771

Жыл бұрын

Same. Leave the fish alone but this is an interesting boat.

The RELIEF I know this man felt when he pushed that throttle forward and that beast started moving. I FELT THAT, Ayo. It's hard to explain what we feel in those moments on our boats. Almost brings a tear from the happiness.

@ahnessa

Жыл бұрын

“🤯Okay so we got this bad girl going😮” 😂😂😂

Greetings from the province of New Brunswick, Canada. I am a subscriber for a long time and always look forward to your videos! Your lifeboat is amazing. With a different propeller you could probably get more speed. Don’t forget that a diesel needs time to warm up the glow plugs. When trying to start it, there should be a middle position on the switch when turning to give the glow plugs time to warm up. Give it 30 seconds, then continue turning the switch until the starter engages. There might also be a separate switch to push in the middle position that you have to push or turn to warm up the glow plugs, before you engage the starter. I think it smoked and stalled because the glow plugs were not warmed up and you flooded the cylinders with diesel. Contact the older gentleman you bought it from and see if he can give you the proper starting procedure.😀🇨🇦

@j0m4m46

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I noticed he didn't wait for the glow plugs too.

@fieraci8500

Жыл бұрын

More speed?!?!? That floating zeppelin has horrible steering that was designed for rudimentary emergency navigation only. More speed would cause that lifeboat to need it's own lifeboat.

@SWEETSIDER

Жыл бұрын

not all diesels have glow plugs, especially the further south you go.

@Cornerstanding

Жыл бұрын

@@fieraci8500 😂

Y'all two blow me away. I'd have quit five times before ever making it to the fishing hole. The lack of "quit" in you two is beyond commendable. For you both to choke down all of the angst, frustration, fatigue, etc. and put on a smile for the camera...it only speaks to your character and work ethic. Great content.

@theducklinghomesteadandgar6639

Жыл бұрын

@Ken Johnson I totally agree with you, except, they don't put on a smile for the camera.... IMHO.....from my observations they're genuinely happy and smiling because every thing that happens presents a new challenge to conquer and there are few other things they love more than they love conquering, well then you can see how it would make them happy!!! AND when multiple things happen like that, if you look at it like you would a month later and be laughing while telling the story, then you would also be laughing at it now, as it can get to where it is an absurd number of issues on the regular for them. I think some of the lets just do it without much planning is part of it in two ways, to make it more interesting and to make it funny, so in a wat it is kind of planned and in other ways, it's fun and funny!!!!

On a positive note, you'll never forget the time you rowed this huge boat and didn't even catch one fish. 😄 It's a story you'll be able to tell to your friends, kids, and grand kids.

@Atrainswrld

Жыл бұрын

lmao

@Atrainswrld

Жыл бұрын

those are the best stories though. the ones where you lose

@theh.p.lovecraftlunaticasy5186

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! 😄

@jumbojonesy8985

Жыл бұрын

Spoiler alert!...ahhhhhhhh

@theh.p.lovecraftlunaticasy5186

Жыл бұрын

Never read the comments without watching the video first. 😉

I'm from Zimbabwe & when launching my boats in dams etc we very rarely even use a boat ramp (none built on the farm dams I fish)...I've been stuck a bunch of times but it all adds to the adventure!...much respect from zimbabwe 🇿🇼

@manusb6441

Жыл бұрын

Come to South Africa, we will teach you how it's done neighbor!🤙

@TheRealKlinky

Жыл бұрын

@@manusb6441 lekker thanks bud, I might have to come sea fishing there sometime! Its the only thing we don't have - a sea!

@ShemaYisrael1948

Жыл бұрын

Crocodiles?

@Atrainswrld

Жыл бұрын

@@ShemaYisrael1948 no those are people

@lookronjon

Жыл бұрын

In the Virgin Islands we Just rolled the boats in on 3” pvc pipes.

Having that boat is totally awesome you could do so much with it, you mention that it could be a tiny home yes easily its all about air circulation and the precautions to go with it you could even engineer a fold down platform where you could sit outside and BBQ outdoors, use it as a swim platform etc.

@Scareekat

Жыл бұрын

It's an Airbnb waiting to happen!

@Tcole444

Жыл бұрын

I just keep thinking, man build a submarine.

@Thatdamfishingguy

Жыл бұрын

Waterbnb

@thegamercave5160

Жыл бұрын

@@Tcole444 lol that would be cool

My dude killin it

You and Smalls play well off each other. It's like I'm back home in rural NC during the summer jumping off a bridge to go swimming with friends and later doing a little fishing from the bank.

@mrdoodiehead1642

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! Representing Haywood County! Much love ✌️

Watching him crank the boat and seeing the blueish smoke inside/outside then stopping because they thought they may have a fire was probably the most underrated moment. I’m a diesel guy tho so maybe it’s just me 🤣

@thelifeofjessejames

Жыл бұрын

Same... she was gonna run too!

@awstonkelly4144

Жыл бұрын

@@thelifeofjessejames oh definitely. She was ready they just needed to keep going.

@thelifeofjessejames

Жыл бұрын

@@awstonkelly4144 I'm almost wondering if they did that for filler content

@Africanbararian

Жыл бұрын

Shouting at my phone KEEP GOING IT ALMOST THERE!! and then they just stop 🤣🤣

@thelifeofjessejames

Жыл бұрын

@@Africanbararian Exactly 🫣😂🤔

"There is no place I'd rather be" dang near made me cry. How sweet yall. 😍

@DaimyoD0

Жыл бұрын

Big agree. I always say be yourself with the homies. Don't worry about it. We all get what it's like to be real with your friends. I ain't gonna make fun of you for being sweet and wholesome anyway, and the ones who will ain't worth your time. People who spend all their time concerned with being "soft" are missing out on life.

This is the first video I've ever seen of you. You both are naturally hilarious! I was cracking up and could really feel your candid friendship thru the screen.

The lifeboat converting using appreciating community is pretty neat. I know nothing about them but anytime a video is posted with a lifeboat doing things hundreds of folks come out and offer constructive advice and help and I think its super wholesome

So happy I made the outro 😂

@imshiieldz

Жыл бұрын

We love you.

Most of the time white smoke, especially during start up hints to unburnt diesel in the cylinder, this is very normal in cold weather conditions due to partial combustion until the engine heats up. It could also be water/coolant, which is rare, but I’m guessing you already knew this and we’re going for a more dramatic effect for the video.

@reedvending2384

Жыл бұрын

I was sayin the same thing, just start it lol.

@wheeln24-79

Жыл бұрын

@@reedvending2384 for real im so freaking disappointed in men these days

@Kobe2z

Жыл бұрын

@@wheeln24-79 so what ur saying is every man should know everything about anything, smart bud real dam smart.

@PastorwithoutaPulpit

Жыл бұрын

@@Kobe2z No, I think what he's saying is why create "drama" where there shouldn't be any...

@Kobe2z

Жыл бұрын

@@PastorwithoutaPulpit I don’t think he was creating “drama” If I’m not mistake ayo said the smoke was dark when it was smoking earlier in the video but then later in the video he said he called his dad and his dad told him the “issue”.

Dude I'm invested in any of your videos that involve this lifeboat! I'm not even into fishing, I just love the idea of this thing progressing into something even cooler than it already is!

@RocinanteGold

Жыл бұрын

ignore that "you've won a prize" message.. that's a scam.

You two stayed at it and stayed positive! You didn’t give up. I’m thrilled about your success!!! Keep it up and stay safe!

FROM AUSTRALIA, well done guys, that life boat could turn out to be an awesome Lake Camper once properly set up. You might consider re-working the roof with better perimeter rails with a flat deck. It would require a lot of proper planning first before you start any restructure inside and out side. Good luck.

love that the potential disaster turned out to be nothing! you guys are great doing these videos together. everyone who says lifeboats "suck" is probably talking about the ride -- she's totally fine on a flat lake like that but you take her out on the ocean and she's gonna be pitching and rolling all over the place because she's designed for much more weight. good news is, you start doing your remodeling on the inside and you'll add weight fast -- put in some furniture etc. and she'd sit lower in the water for you pretty quick. I think I would cut out that ballast compartment you were talking about using as a bed, cut out the side seat bulkheads and the foam and then start building out from there. before any of that tho you probably want to sand off that paint and repaint her! start thinking about colors! (you know you wanna do camo...)

@raymondduck6492

Жыл бұрын

Good points all.

@derkbruinsma9351

Жыл бұрын

Having had the pleasure of being in one these boats in the north sea off Aberdeen Scotland I can they are quite ok empty in moderate seas..

@0xKruzr

Жыл бұрын

@@derkbruinsma9351 were you testing one or was there an emergency?

@HughWoo

Жыл бұрын

Nothing to worry about. Wish they would have called someone who was familiar with diesels. There’s nothing wrong with firing that thing up and rolling with it.

@davidbgooch9587

Жыл бұрын

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ what does that have to do with this video

OMG, the possibilities with this boat are almost endless. I foresee many, many years of fun to be had with and I am looking forward to sit back and enjoy the ride. Thanks for another great vid, neighbour.

I forgot to comment last night after my husband and I watched this video. You might not believe that we would enjoy your videos' but WE DO. We laugh with you, we even enjoy the way you give your sponsors plugs. You and your friends are DELIGHTFUL. I'm 70 and a LNHA in northeast Missouri. My husband is in his eighties. He is a M.D. . You have clean wonderful fun with lots of laughter and your friends work together with ease. Easy to watch. We watched three in a row and were never bored.

this is prime enterntainment!! lost my shit at the paddling and teared up when she started. i live on a boat and we had problems with our Lisas heart for a good 5 months. and last week she started. and i must admit a cried a bit. more of these videos please. actually the ppl who live on the london canal system often have these live boats and ive seen personal tragedies go down in them bc of the housing crisis in britain. but to end on a positive note love you guys and keep up this kind of content when your having fun!! this made me morning so much better i feel motivated to do me boat electrical!

i would definitely do some research on your specific engine, but as others have mentioned, you need to wait for the glow plugs to heat up a bit before starting the engine. Also, when checking the oil, wipe off the dipstick, put it back in and then check it. It will make sure you get an accurate reading of the oil level. But the color and viscosity of the oil is another thing. But overall its an awesome boat and im interested to see some kind of renovation to it, doesnt have to be an all out reno though lol

In England, there are, roughly, 2000 miles of navigable canals. Upon which many thousands of people live on aboard "Narrowboats", that are either converted historic barges from the 1700's, 1800's, and early 1900's, or of the vast majority of purpose built boats, as full capacity tiny homes. Some are incredibly laid out into the most comfortable homes you can imagine as a boat. Full kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and usually a twin or queen size bed, or two. One of the popular homes, are converted lifeboats, same as yours. Gutted out, and rebuilt to be as roomy and useful as any large motorhome....that floats.

@amyshilling7412

Жыл бұрын

Watch Downie Live on his narrowboat adventure...fun stuff!

@SLO-Ride

Жыл бұрын

@@amyshilling7412 Big fan of Cruising The Cut, Robbie Cummings (mostly because he has a Coors sign in his boat), and, while they had a channel, Boating Beyond.

@alexislaisney3404

Жыл бұрын

Florida has almost 2000 miles of intercoastal waterways. Maybe another 20,000 miles in waterways. England is serfland hell to the king

@amyshilling7412

Жыл бұрын

@@SLO-Ride thanks!!

@Masher8559

Жыл бұрын

@@alexislaisney3404 There are thousands of canals and almost 20k miles of British coastline to navigate, not to mention over 6000 islands to explore and you want us to believe sailing that limp dick coast line of Florida or your swamp infested waterways are better? Nah mate.

What an insane project and great adventure! You guys got the right mindset and temperament. Go for it! Proud of you all.

I SWEAR, Ayo has the BIGGEST impact on my life. You guys rock!

I love this! 😂 Completely relatable. Such a great duo. Keep up the great videos!

My boy Smalls. Thanks Ayo for bringing him on. All your content has helped me recover from shoulder surgery and being out of work for 6 weeks. Special shout out to Smalls for keeping my spirits up. You all rock!!!

As much as I love Norman and Lojo, you are on another level than they are. It’s not even close. You’re ideas are incredibly original, creative, and so interesting. Can’t wait to see what you keep coming up with.

So glad to see Bam Margera doing so well! Just found you and Norms channels love the content!

Getting skunked is never fun. But when you have been skunked as many times as I have, it's really enjoyable to watch someone else "not" catch fish also. Makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. Nice video, really enjoyed it.

@freshandsaltyjohnny

Жыл бұрын

skunking is a part of fishing. Or else it wouldn't be called fishing it would be called catching or harvesting. -Johnny

Smalls is the most unintentionally AND intentionally funny person I ever seen

@Wayne_R

Жыл бұрын

the "you think im a grown man" part was hilarious

@Laluan

Жыл бұрын

Biggy? He’s alive?!

@wingdingdmetrius8025

Жыл бұрын

This is unrelated but this is the top comment, so I'll leave this information here: be aware that these lifeboats are made on a native reservation near my home, because the materials they're built with are too carcinogenic to make them in the US.

@jacobsadini4296

Жыл бұрын

“Double the amount of water”

@dalehughes388

Жыл бұрын

Shut up

"This is going to take years brother" That had me laughing pretty hard.

I appreciate you fellas being able to do "straight gay" innuendos without being homophobic. My little brother is gay, he follows your channel and I know he aspires to be like you. Same witt and humour and he loves boats and fishing. He just a little different to ya'll, so thank you!

@jonnygranville281

Жыл бұрын

That's pretty awesome.

Im not even joking man, when you upload my day is made, and that's not something i just tell people. you're so positive, and happy its contagious. thanks you for doing what you do, and being how you are.

@tuckerlee9800

Жыл бұрын

I concur

@chilldude55

Жыл бұрын

@@tuckerlee9800 he concurs.

@kristenvincent3622

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely true. My day went from crummy to “AYO posted something!” Cheerful

@cringram1003

Жыл бұрын

Concur this LOL

Love the awkward silence 😂 also the confidence that smalls has after he enters the boat is golden!

@AK-ge5kp

Жыл бұрын

Comedy

You know these two are Bruhsbands. A true bromance!

that dramatic awkward pause after getting in the boat is one of my favorite moments ever

My god, You need to upload more! I been waiting forever to see a new video! Need more Davey Gravy in our lives.

2 seconds of awkward silence at the beginning

There is so much bromancing here it's hilarious. Very wholesome and genuinely fun.

More life boat and smalls content! found this video of my recommended and now I'm here to stay, I'm stoked to see what kind of mischief you get into with the interior design

@jonnygranville281

Жыл бұрын

Check out AYOs houseboat build. It's awesome

“If a game warden writes us a ticket, for paddling a life boat… he has no heart” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

When Ayo uploads it’s always a good day 😊

4:21 talks casually then awkward silence then I have my good buddy😂😂😂😂😂😂

IMPORTANT NOTE: The best AYO content includes Davy Gravy. The world hath no better sidekick.

Smalls is the man... Need more of his personality on the channel

@HughWoo

Жыл бұрын

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ shut up man

Longtime lurker first time commenter: you guys make a great dynamic duo! I vote for more content with Smalls.

omg rthe bromance thing is hilarious! It's almost like, off camera y'all two scissor one another.

Ayos energy is unmatched. Everyone And then I come across a video I missed for the longest time this is one. And ayo never let's up.

I LOVE your energy, I love how you take care of Gravy.

@highjinx6519

Жыл бұрын

That’s the only thing that was missing was a side of Gravy!.

My arms are still sore from paddling that Girthy Girl!! DUDE WE ARE IDIOTS!! 🤣🤣

I’ve never been more jealous of another human being. I want one of those lifeboats so bad

Ayo is without a doubt my new favorite "youtuber" but more than a youtuber hes just an awesome human! And him, smalls, and norm are like the perfect 3..

Diesel engines are harder to start in cooler weather totally normal. When cranking put the throttle to 1/4-1/2 to give it more fuel. Look into if that engine has glow plugs or a grid heater for cold weather starts.

Lol, “I got some problems I’m fixin’…”. Ain’t we all brother. Hell of an episode

Ready for the 3 day catch what you eat challenge in this beauty.

i need a new Ayo Fishiing vid in my life

Best "boat" by far. So much potential. Yessss...be awesome to see more of you Ayo, especially with Smalls.

Ayo, I have no idea how the big wigs in the commercial industry haven’t hired you to just make their commercials for them. You crack me up every time! You do a great job at ads!

You guys are all awesome... Don't stop doing what you're doing just keep doing what you're doing and don't stop doing what you doing

That ALOT of tongue weight on that trailer !!!! I'm AMAZED that Chevy is supporting it

Smalls is a great addition. The way you guys interact is great. I'm trying not to get hooked on another YT channel... and I don't even LIKE fishing... but dang.

2 mins 7 seconds in and my blood pressure is on the rise!! I love Ayo, Norm and LoJo's fun banter. I'm a 42 yo old female who still LOVES Twilight and KNJ 😂 SO glad I found you guys!

@ladychiere

Жыл бұрын

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ don’t you mean paddles? Take up your paddles?

@TheDannycamaro

Жыл бұрын

It was the “dude do you feel like I’m a real man? -yeah do you not? -Yeah for sure” 😂😂😂😂😂

@Bambisgf77

Жыл бұрын

Same! These guys are hilarious! Grew up in rural Louisiana and I feel like I know them! 😂❤

Smalls is a good dude

I just imagine being the camera guy and having to film you both laying down being buddy buddy, makin jokes, and hes just 👁👄👁🤳

500k lets goooooo🎉

At 22:45 you can see what looks like a radiator cap. Should be a heat exchanger that runs fresh water with anti-freeze in it. Being in a boat designed for the ocean that is done to keep salt water out of the motor and rusting it from the inside out. Check for proper anti freeze there. Not sure about drains on the sea water side if the system. there may be one or more drains to find for cold weather storage. I really enjoy the videos and love that boat.

I like you and Smalls together. Can't wait to see what you do with the lifeboat.

Buncha good ol boys.... having a good ol time...Man i wish i had friends like this.. off ya go lads!

That quick moment where smalls looked at ayo and his face said. “ oh are we not spooning?”

Smalls and Davey gravy are your best channel guests! Hands down

Most of the video just shows this two guys hugging. Just get it over with and profess your love to each other.

Love it! Would ;ove to see Norm and Davey Gravy on it in a challenge.

By far AYO… this boat is definitely the best investment project you’ve ever jumped into. It definitely creates endless content for you. The main thing for you should be for you to keep up the maintenance on it and take of it like you would take care of a baby!

"do you feel like I'm a grown man?" "of course man do you not?" "for sure man... For sure" 😂😂😂 What was going on in your mind at that moment 😂😂

The shape just makes such a cool boat, for not much money you can stand up way high off the water and there’s so much room on the inside

LETS GOOOO!!! I've been waiting for a video with the life boat! Always makes my day better when I see a fresh AYO video pop up on my recommended. Love you and your content dude. Hope the new year is full of fishing challenge videos, itty bitty content, and just flat out you having fun and bringing us along with you.

Hell yeah Ayo 500k subscribers!!!! Man I remember when I was watching you with 35k subscribers love that your hard work paid off bro.

@2A.AllDay.

Жыл бұрын

For me it started with you and you introduced me to Norm and the boys. Ayo is a man lol. You got me through some of those tough covid early days. Thank you

A really big congratulations on breaking 500K subscribers.

Honestly all your vids put a big smile on me. It’s too funny😂😂

Best fishing trip aka comedy tour ever! Thanks for letting ride along and not sink along!!

Im a huge fan of this boat I would love to see it restored more and lots more videos pls

The "No Wake Zone" joke got you an immediate sub from me.

At this point, I've seen Ayo buy more boats than catch fish. But it's entertaining so I'll keep waiting

Smalls is hilarious, made me laugh multiple times😂😂😂 the two of y’all are great together

Congratulations on 500k Ayo! I've never fished in my life but I love your channel (and LOJO and Norm's)..I swear my whole family now knows Neighbor Darryl, Davey Gravy..you have me researching on Texas Rigs and buzz baits and spinners..its so cool!

@freshandsaltyjohnny

Жыл бұрын

You should try fishing sometime. Once you do it a few times and understand few things you get hooked on the sport. I'm going fishing tomorrow.

the chemistry between you two is amazing. keep it coming. but also bring gravy with you next time.

AYO!! You're the MAN. were waiting for that new new!! Get Davey Gravy and Smalls in more videos!!!

More of Smalls! A delightful fellow. Y'all are too funny with that paddling segment. I have been looking out for this video since you bought this thing & it did not disappoint. Well done gentlemen!

@bluesquidny

Жыл бұрын

I didn't enjoy smalls manufactured personality

@michaelmauro9335

Жыл бұрын

@@bluesquidny I thought I was the only one that noticed that. Little too much ass kissing. Rather see norm to be honest.

Such a crazy vessel! Can't wait to see more house boat survival content

We need more videos with smalls!

Smalls is a whole vibe. He should be a permanent fixture

What helps me sleep at night is knowing Ayo facetimes norm in the shower like a real bro would