I would like to enter. This would be a fun long term family project with my daughters. I love how you want people to do something nice for someone. Just the other day I had to help an lady get her car out of a parking spot, because a semi parked behind her giving her little space while people kept walking by her you could see the stress in her face. It feels good to help people.

@Bigeaux20

4 ай бұрын

Good luck!

It won’t hurt trying, am I right, my dad and I have been looking for something to build and bond over for quite some time, this would be absolutely perfect. As far as acts of kindness, I do not consider myself a saint, I’m not really the kind of guy that looks for recognition in the things I do but kindness and happiness are things I try and help provide for the people around me every chance I get, I also help take care of my 80 year old veteran neighbor by maintaining his house/yard. Thank you for the opportunity you have given to all of us who have entered and have a blessed day! Good luck to all!

@Bigeaux20

5 ай бұрын

As it says in the Book when referring to giving and charity to not let your right hand know what your left hand is doing. Your sentiment is exactly spot on in that you do it for the good will and not the recognition. That's the way good deeds were intended. It would be a great father son project, and I really wish my own father was close enough to do it with him. We did so many boat projects when I was a kid, so I guess that's where I get my bug from. Best of luck in the contest and check out my build if you haven't. It's been a blast.

I'm glad you're back at it! One of my dreams would be to build my own boat to share with my kids and family. Currently, I'm sharing as much time as a can with my community's youth athletic programs. With 3 boys and a girl there are lots of sports programs to attend and teach. I appreciate the chance to win one of these plans.

@Bigeaux20

5 ай бұрын

That's an awesome way to give back. It's a challenge in some sorts, but it's very fulfilling. Best of luck in the contest. Where are you reaching out from if you don't mind sharing?

@bradlundquist446

5 ай бұрын

@Bigeaux20 I'm from PA, but my family has a vacation home in NC not too far from where the designer is located. I have been on their website many times.

@Bigeaux20

5 ай бұрын

It has been truly surprising how someone like me with no experience building a boat and virtually no experience fiberglassing has gotten this far. Truly anyone can do this with some stick with it. Best of luck in the contest.

Throwing my name in the hat for the boat plans. Its livestock show and rodeo season here in Texas so I've been helping the kiddos with their FFA project animals. Nearly a year worth of work and they deserve all the attention this time of year. I'm taking on some of the grunt work so they can just enjoy the moment.

@Bigeaux20

5 ай бұрын

That’s awesome. The FFA stuff was really important to my wife when she was a kid, and it’s a genre that should be supported much greater than it is for certain. I bet there will be some times while you are around that will present of ways to pay it forward, and that’s awesome. What part of Texas and what are you showing, or what is your part in the shows? Best of luck in the contest.

@lonnieevans4127

5 ай бұрын

@@Bigeaux20 She's raised rabbits and steers, but her favorite is goats and she had two this year. Katy ISD Livestock show was earlier this month and next week she's in the big one - Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

@Bigeaux20

5 ай бұрын

Good for her.

Frs 18 was about to start a build on an 18 flat bottom, without plans. This would be better. Its hard even for a set of plans to blow my own horn, but I try to be helpful everyday to anyone who may need it, I just put a water heater in for an elderly lady no charge, and fix some plumbing for another lady but Its something I do whenever it comes up and they get my name somehow, I never charge elderly who are on a limited budget, been doing this for several years. Thanks for what you are doing, im sure its going to make someone happy and start a load of memories for them. Peace

@Bigeaux20

4 ай бұрын

Awesome. I love helping those who are elderly as well. Best of luck in the contest.

Thanks for the opportunity to win boat plans. I've been following you from day one and really appreciate the time you put in making these videos. Looking forward to building one myself. I've been taking care of my mom who's 99 years old. She's incredible and still pretty self sufficient and lives in her house (as she wants it). It's a labor of love given all she's done for the family. it's the least I can do

@Bigeaux20

5 ай бұрын

You will never regret caring for someone you love. Good on you sir. You tell her I'm a fan. I'd love to know more about her, so share what you are willing, but be safe. May have to give her a shout out on the next video. Best of luck in the contest.

I'm loving the content. I can't say I'm ready to tackle another boat project, but I wouldn't mind getting some plans to build one similar to yours in the future. I look forward to following along and keep up the good work!

@Bigeaux20

5 ай бұрын

Appreciate it. Just doing the best I can to build it to the best of my ability, and then to document it in such as way that it’s entertaining and hopefully informative. Even if the only thing to be learned is what not to do. Thanks for following along. What boat projects have you undertaken?

Thanks for doing this, i have been enjoying following your build, and really appreciate the showing the "good or bad" way of helping us learn from your mistakes as well as your successes. I'd like to throw my hat in the ring for the plans giveaway please. I try to do nice things for people every day, sometimes it's bigger, sometimes it's smaller. I donated to support an old friend thats running a half marathon to fundraise for a nonprofit yesterday and put a bunch of time into organizing spring sports for my town's boys and girls club today as well, hope that qualifies, but happy to do it (and to keep watching your progress) if it doesn't!

@Bigeaux20

5 ай бұрын

Appreciate it. I really want to help as many people as possible, and I want to do more giveaways as possible. Best of luck to you in the contest! What model interest you? Let’s think about what if?

@THEDUTCHT0UCH

5 ай бұрын

@@Bigeaux20 I think the 18, since I have a kayak for the really skinny water, and I'd like to build a boat that I can take my two girls out on to go fishing and crabbing with me

@Bigeaux20

5 ай бұрын

I like it. That’s kind of the niche for this boat. I have friends that have a sport fisher for marlin fishing, a hybrid for trout and near shore fishing, and I wanted a boat that was good in the shallow waters of the marsh that I can also teach my son and daughter to use so they have something to enjoy in their life. Not to mention the joy and challenge of building it. Best of luck in the contest. Just curios where you are located?

I want to be entered in this. I am already building 2 mini plywood speed for my family. Having a chance to win real plans would be awesome

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

I have been really happy with having the plans, and also the community of builders who help things when it gets tough. Best of luck to you.

Hey, that sounds like a great contest to me! This would be a really nice one to build. For something nice, my MIL lives on Lake Murray in SC and I've been rebuilding her dock as I'm able to get down there and work on it. Also built my wife a she-shed, hopefully I'll get that finished soon.

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

Well I hope nobody burns her she-shed like in that commercial. Appreciate it, and best of luck with the contest. All I know is that someone is going to win.

I Love watching all of your video's and love watching your progress.

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

I hope it's at least entertaining. I hope to be back putting videos out consistently again, and finishing up the boat. I'm ready to try and use it for a change. Did you want to be entered in the giveaway?

@quintonflint3388

6 ай бұрын

@Bigeaux20 heck yes! I'd love to be entered into the contest! I'll watch all of the videos as the come out! ahah I'm actually starting to plan my own build so I might be harassing you for tips and tricks ahah

@quintonflint3388

6 ай бұрын

@@Bigeaux20 In my tenure as president of our local Wellness Society, our board has made substantial contributions to our community. Initially, the community gym was confined to a mere 8x4 bedroom space. Collaborating with the town council, local residents, and expanding the board from 3 to 12 members enabled us to increase the gym's size to over 5,000 sq ft. This growth has transformed the gym into a self-sustaining entity, funded by membership fees that not only cover operational expenses but also allow us to contribute back to the community. Annually, we support three events we founded: the annual Halloween decorating contest, the Christmas light contest, and the community passport program. The gym now pays rent to the town for $6,000.00 per year, and these funds are designated for future projects like swimming pool renovations and the establishment of a community splash park. Beyond this, I am actively involved in several other projects poised to impact our community's tax base and sustainability in the years ahead.

@quintonflint3388

6 ай бұрын

@@Bigeaux20 In my tenure as president of our local Wellness Society, I've made substantial contributions to our community. Initially, the community gym was confined to a mere 8x4 bedroom space. Collaborating with the town council, local residents, and expanding the board from 3 to 12 members enabled us to increase the gym's size to over 5,000 sq ft. This growth has transformed the gym into a self-sustaining entity, funded by membership fees that not only cover operational expenses but also allow us to contribute back to the community. Annually, we support three events we founded: the annual Halloween decorating contest, the Christmas light contest, and the community passport program. Furthermore, the gym now pays rent to the town, funds that are designated for future projects like swimming pool renovations and the establishment of a community splash park. Beyond this, I am actively involved in several other projects poised to significantly impact our community's tax base and sustainability in the years ahead.

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

Fantastic. I'm mainly involved in surveillance of our gym in that I look at it when I drive by going, and then I look at it when I drive by coming back. I'm sure it shows in my videos, but remember the camera adds 25 pounds. Best of luck and ask all the questions you would like. I'm glad to give back but I make no promises of expertise of anything.

I’d like to be entered in the drawing. I take the nighttime feeding for my 7 week old baby girl.

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

Enjoy those times with your baby girl. You will need them when they get to be a teenager. Best of luck and I appreciate it.

I would like to be entered into this giveaway, I helped someone build a chicken coop so they could help take care of their family and teach their kids animal care. Subscribed.

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

Fantastic. Best of luck int he contest and I appreciate it.

You both looks so amazing. I would love to try to with my kids. My sister is gone through a rough time through a storm so I put a roof on her house. Awesome video.

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

I appreciate it. It would be a great project with your kids and you all would learn so much along the way. Best of luck.

Enjoy the videos! Thanks for the contest and opportunity! Just simply try to be kind and a blessing on a daily basis….if someone needs help, then I try to help/ be a witness etc…I see/read plenty here that deserve it!

@beardedwonder1492

5 ай бұрын

Frs16 so wife can go too…lol

@Bigeaux20

5 ай бұрын

Mr. Wonder, you sure you want the wifey tagging along in a boat you built? Man, you have the right stuff I can tell already. I'm grateful you see the value in blessing everyday, and not just when it seems convenient. Jesus said, whatever you do for the least of these (brothers and sisters), you have done for me. Matthew 25:40. Best of luck in the contest. I'm curious what's the biggest thing you've done, or weirdest thing you've done, for someone in need? I love stories like this.

I want to enter to win free boat plans please. I help coach little league baseball in my community. Helping kids become better people on and off the field!! Also happy to see the channel is growing for you I know you have put a lot of work into your boat and videos

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

Good for you. It’s about more than just winning. But winning is always fun. Best of luck to you and I appreciate the support.

I'd like to be entered into the drawing. I gave my parents a week of watching my kids while I drove my wife 14 hours away for a getaway.

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

Are you sure that one act didn't cancel out the other? I'm sure it worked out for everyone. Best of luck to you.

the nice things i have done recently is snow removal for my neighbors since i am retired and they aren't it gives them a little more free time... i am subscribed and have been watching for a good while .... throught the good parts and the mistakes.... it all looks funto do... i am interested in the FRS-18 like you are building.

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

Yep, you have been watching or at least commenting for a good part of this journey, and I appreciate it immensely. It is a fun and also challenging project that honestly has taken much more effort than I expected. But, I will get through it and I hope to be happy with what it produces. Best of luck int he drawing, and I really appreciate the support.

Lagniappe...Awesome give-away! Thank you for the opportunity. I'd like to throw my name in; I've been eyeing the FRS-14 for 2 years now. Couple weeks ago I heard a lady arguing with her kids in a minivan behind me at Dunkin Donuts. She was obviously stressed out and running the kids through Dunkin like I was doing my daughter on our way to school. I paid for her order when I paid for mine...figured she could use a positive mental break.

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

Awesome deal, pay it forward and it always feels great. If you've been looking at the FRS-12 for 2 years, what's taking so long? You can't get done, until you get started couyon. Best of luck in the contest.

@Bigeaux20

4 ай бұрын

Can you send me an email to faulkner32776@yahoo.com. I may have some good news for you!

@chriscochie5127

3 ай бұрын

Hope I'm not to late! Just send you and email

@Bigeaux20

3 ай бұрын

You barely made it!

Pick me, pick me! In the 21 years I served in the military, I’ve learned nothing comes easy. Now as I’ve become my 83 year old, dementia dad’s caregiver, I’ve learned that he and in a way I do best when there’s a project to be done. Thanks for sharing your journey and for the opportunity.

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

Make sure you read the rules starting with #1. Just a heads up you may be missing a qualification. Best of luck to you! You can edit your comment I believe, you know, just in case you need to.

You're videos inspire me to want to do my own. I want entered into the drawing for plans. I hold doors open for strangers.

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

It's hard to see my follies as inspirational, but I want everyone to see that anyone can do this. You just have to have persistence, and keep trying. Holding doors open is one of the easiest ways everyday to serve someone else, and typically someone you don't know. Good on you and best of luck.

I'd like to enter the draw ty I would like to take this project on with my son to teach him some skills in both woodworking and fiber glassing, also a great bonding project for the both of us.

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

I agree it would be a great project with a son. He would never forget that experience. Best of luck.

I would like to enter for the frs18. Lately I've been framing and sheetrocking my grandmother's basement. It was a dream my grandfather had but he fell ill and past away so I decided I would do it for her....

@Bigeaux20

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic. Best of luck in the contest. What model would you think of building?

@jeremymyers-hl1mi

5 ай бұрын

I'm thinking the frs18. I'm here in Tennessee and I think it would be perfect for the rivers here

@Bigeaux20

5 ай бұрын

In my best waiters voice; "Excellent choice sir!"

Cool site : Only Site that looks practical . i want to start to build my own boat . Retired Couple

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

Retired is the reason to start a boat building project. The stimulation is invigorating. Would you like to be in the giveaway contest?

i would like to be entered into the draw, i am currently building a sailing dingy for my son once im done it would be nice to build something for myself too

@Bigeaux20

5 ай бұрын

That sounds like a nice gift for your son. How big, and how long have you been working on it? Best of luck on the contest. Someone is going to win, it just as well could be you.

@PINECONEG

5 ай бұрын

It's a 10foot sailing dinghy. Been working on it for about 4 months

@Bigeaux20

5 ай бұрын

No be honest, is it for your son, or for you. I won't tell anyone.

@PINECONEG

5 ай бұрын

@@Bigeaux20 haha I would like it to be mine, but to be honest I'll get a few sails in before he gets it. I got to "test" it right

@Bigeaux20

5 ай бұрын

@PINECONEG I like the way you are thinking. I’m building this boat for my wife and daughter. Ironically neither have had any interest in how much it cost.

Boat sorry

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

I knew what you were talking about. We all have these issues in the typing world.

sign me up for the frs18. i have followed oscar since the beginning and will to the end. my good karma deed is i am donating my personal library to our local library for others to enjoy. i checked out the fb group and am going to be hanging out there also. i keep looking at the precut kit and thinking about not haveing to source haul and cut a bunch of ply . nc is not to far from where i will be liveing when my move is over and i own a good pickup truck so that is interesting

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

The kit is nice and there has been a lot of discussion about the benefits and cost on the FB group. Just gotta pick what you think is best for you. Just a little bit of sourcing could have yo fixed up on plywood and the good news is you only have to do it once. Order it all and be done. Best of luck in the competition.

@Bigeaux20 any word on the winner?

@Bigeaux20

4 ай бұрын

Yes, sorry. I was out of town the entire first week of April, and sick the last week, but I have the winner done, and will put out an announcement video later today or at worst tomorrow. Thanks for keeping me on it.

Please enter me for the giveaway. I can never outdo what Jesus has already done for everyone; HE paid for ALL sins at the cross, and now offers everlasting life to all who place their trust in HIS death, burial and resurrection. That being said, I made dinner reservations for my wife on Valentines Day.🙂

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

Amen to that, but I believe it's clear in James that faith without works is dead, so there's still plenty we are called to do. But mercy abounds for each of us. It's awesome you were bold enough to proclaim your faith. I need to do a better job of that, so thanks for letting me see that. Iron sharpens iron, right? Best of luck on the contest, and on valentines day. I just hope you made reservations are the right place.

@1dandandy1

6 ай бұрын

@@Bigeaux20 yup, James said that, but if you notice James 1: 1 he told you that he was writing to the Hebrews. Paul is the Apostles to the Gentiles. We are Gentiles. Paul wrote: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: *Not of works, lest any man should boast.*

@1dandandy1

6 ай бұрын

@@Bigeaux20 yup , well James was writing to the Hebrews (see James 1 verse 1). Paul is our Apostle for this dispensation of GOD'S grace. Paul wrote: "For by grace are you saved, through faith, it is a gift of God, not by works, so no man can boast. Ephesians chapter 2 verses 8 & 9.

@1dandandy1

6 ай бұрын

@@Bigeaux20 let me know if you want to understand more about the Bible as I have been through the Bible many times. Thanks.

@Bigeaux20

6 ай бұрын

Love the discussion, and you will probably tower me with intimate recall of biblical history and theological context, but I’ve read the Bible quite thoroughly as well and been a student of it for years. Christ own directing in the great commission is of acts of discipleship. Christ also states that what we have “done” for the least of men, we have “done” for Christ. Those are acts as well. I think Paul was saying that no man should boast of his acts to the point where in some way we have earned our grace, for it is truly freely given. But, faith in a vacuum is not the aura of the New Testament. Acts such as confronting a brother who has strayed. Taking care of the orphaned and windowed. We can debate semantics, but do you not believe that doing good works, a la loving your neighbor, is not in the nature of the believer? Not arguing mind you, love this type of discussion as you surely have lots to teach me and others. Ironically, a big step in my faith journey was reading biblical discussion on a fishing forum probably a decade ago, so I’m here for it.