Congrats on the “new to the two of you” ProStar! Nice classic lines and I am way more impressed by a well maintained older classic boat, versus something new. I guarantee a new boat will not wear nearly as well as your old school cool boat! Keep up the great work you two!

We still have her and love every min she gives us on the water

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

2 ай бұрын

YALL got the one that got away!!! 💥 lucky dawgs. We obviously aren’t jealous 😉 hahah but for real, enjoy guys!!

You guys don't know me so this won't matter much. But I am just so dang proud of the both of you. Great work ethic, making great life choices, the skillset you two have combined. Simply beautiful! Wishing you both many years of happiness!!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Nooo that does matter much! That means a lot 🥲🙏 thank you so much!!! Really appreciate this.

DO keep mentioning resubscribing cause I have had to 4x, I otherwise get my notifications when you post... I look fwd to Fridays to see ya'll 💛 🚣‍♂️ 🛥 🛶 ... Such pretty scenery shots this week! I love watchin' your sweet Ms. Bear's happy dance when you come up on your dingy! 😅🤭 My stove tops dirty too! 🥳 Keep it real! House looks 👍 great! I LOVE those outside nautical lights! Have a blessed weekend! 👋

@bocefusmurica4340

3 ай бұрын

I am still subscribed but I ceased getting YT to show me their videos. Trash company. Miss these folks!

You two are the hardest working people I have ever watched. The house is so beautiful and the lake and scenery is magnificent you both are living the dream.. and I love your new boat it looks very sporty.. take care and take a rest

@michellepickell1172

3 ай бұрын

Great vid

👋🏾 Fam, hope you had a great week. 🍷 here's to the weekend

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

💜💜💜💜

Breakfast with the Jones' it's a great way to start the weekend 🙌

@monicagreen9644

3 ай бұрын

Same

Another great video you guys. I love your lifestyle! And i enjoyed you sharing about your grandma and the women in your family!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

Bear running up the bank at you😊she's sure a beautiful puppo. Glad you chose the boat.. You deserve all the happy ❤

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

She’s the best ❤️ thank you!!

I still have clothes from my grandmother - I LOVE them - and the fact that they have lasted so long. Thanks for showing the pics and the stories of your female heritage! Things are looking really great on the renovation - and that new boat. Go you guys! And thank you especially for the reminder on checking whether I am still subscribed. I checked - and had been unsubscribed. Changed THAT pretty darn quickly!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

SO many of my clothes were my grandma’s and totally agree about their longevity, they just don’t make em like that anymore I guess! Haha. Thanks so much & thanks too for re-subscribing! ❤️ Grrr youtube!

Thank you so so much!!!!! ❤ for all that you two do to show alternative lifestyles love the lake life it’s been my long-term goal to have a lake cabin and now I toy around with the idea of a floating house thanks to you all you’ve made it real!!!!! You two rock!!!!! 🎊 🎉 😊

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this awesome comment ❤️❤️ it’s absolutely out there! At the risk of sounding cliche, if you can dream it you can do it 🙏💥 thanks again!

Your Miss Bear voice is adorable 😁😁

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha I think I subconsciously assume she won’t know i’m talking to her unless I talk like that! 🤣❤️

Congrats on the new boa, she's a beauty!! Judging by the look on captain Brandon's face, he is in love with his new toy!! Also the house is looking great. Thanks for taking us along, see you again next week!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

He’s a happy boy! 💙 thanks so much, see you soon!

Brandon definitely needs to be the first to 💩 in that toilet after the hard work of plumbing he just finished! Plumbing is no joke! I am once again impressed how hard you both work so you can play just as hard! What a fantastic life you lead.❤ On another note, I have been given the glorious news from my oncologist that I am in remission 🎉 Looks like you are stuck with me hanging around to comment on your videos every weekend! See you for the next one, have a great week 😊

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

😆 yes I think he has earned that right!! LOL Oh man!! SO happy to hear that! Lucky us! ❤️❤️ & congratulations on that amazing news! We’ll await your comment next week! 😋🥰

Nice looking boat! Hope y’all enjoy making lots of new memories on her. The rain chain is awesome! I am so excited to see the cabin take shape. I hope the new owners appreciate all y’all’s hard work and dedication. Have fun on the new boat and I hope y’all have a great weekend! See ya next week. Btw, you look adorable in your Nanny’s overalls…I called my grandmother “Nanny”, as well!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

Love that Bling Sauce recognizes that you do such a great job of chatting them up! I bought it solely based on your recommendation and love it. I’m in Canada (so had to buy it on Amazon) but the credit of me knowing about it goes straight to you!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Yay! I hope you still got your 15% off with our code, it works on amazon too! 🤍 Glad you’ve been enjoying!

Your editing and videography has gotten so good, love the content ❤️🙏

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Appreciate that! ❤️

Awesome video! Love your Overalls, I wear them everyday, Love the classic boat very nice! The little house is coming right along looking good! Little Iko is just so precious, and last but not least, Mr Brandon is right on track, taking the first Dump in a new toilet, is fantastic!!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

😆 thanks so much!! Appreciate ya!

My favorite episode ❤️Love the overalls.. and yes , they would have been so proud !

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

❤️❤️ thanks!!

G'day from sunny Queensland Australia. Have a wonderful summer, while we enjoy a chill out winterish time out from the heat.😊 ❤🇦🇺😉

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Cheers ❤️

Mullet is for 9 yo boys! Ask Houston Arms! Lol

My Gran daughter's call me, YaYa...being a YaYa, is the BEST!!! Love the new boat...he'll take such great care of your "stuff"!!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Do you happen to be Greek?? I know in most greek families they call the grandmother Yaya! ❤️ it’s so cute. Thanks so much!

I loved the effect you got on the low sun starting at 18:42 💛 it made it look supernaturally huge! 🌞 I'm so glad that Iko (with you guys) loves her new boat❗🐾

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Omg so true! The moon is that way too sometimes when it first comes up over the horizon 😍

That’s a nice rig you got for the summer. Definitely classic. Love it.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Totally 🙌 thank you!!

We have a ‘91 Ski Nautique. Not the most expensive boat, but the one my husband always dreamed of having. Best part, if you can work on a car, you can work on your boat.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

How fun!! That’s awesome 💪

Another enjoyable episode. Love the new classic master craft. What a beauty. 🚤 💨

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed ❤️❤️

That Master Craft is not older than 24 yo. I had one. Sorry to see that go as well!❤❤

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

Ай бұрын

As we said, it’s a ‘96! You can do the math haha. We’ve got her looking fresh though! Mastercrafts are def the hardest boats we have had to let go of! ❤️

The house is coming together very nice! I love the boat! 💜

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

God's country...and the house is looking sooooo cute! Y'all are doing a great job! 🙂

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

I had a steel hauled twin gasoline engine liveaboard that was in a marina. I was going to convert it to diesel power but it was just a place to drink beer. One day I realized my whole life revolved around drinking beer that night I asked the Lord to take the desire for alcohol away and he did. That was april 2003 and I've not had a drink since....Thank you Lord

ya but the purrr of some cheby motors cant be beat~!

That boat is a very nice find, hope you will keep her.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

We’re definitely leaning that way! 🙏

Congratulations on the boat. Vroom Vroom...woohoo 😊

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Wooohooo! 🥳 thanks!!

That new boat is beautiful!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

Love the new boat. That boat may be an older model but is an extremely attractive boat! I like it more than alot of the newer boats! Great addition to the channel, can wait to live vicariously through you, wake boarding and checking out the hydro foil! I had an air chair growing up, so much fun!

Thank you very much appreciate it

Cool boat, and cool floating house!!!😊🎉❤

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

Love the ol mastercraft

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Should be a good time!! Thanks!

You guys are doing an amazing job on the cabin! I can’t wait to see how you build the extended dock for it.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Coming soon! Jericho will be back to help us out with that part! 🥳

Beautiful boat! Congratulations! I was in my early 30's the first time I skied and road a boogey board. We spent hours and had a blast. I thought I was in pretty good shape until I tried to move the next morning 🤣 I was a mess for two days!! Iko is as adorable as ever! The house is shaping up beautifully!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

I hear you! Even if you are young and in shape something about water sports sure can make you feel otherwise 😂 just so much resistance! Thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️

I agree 100% so inspiring

Mr. Fun Director, you need a trap under the kitchen sink. You don't want to smell the tank.😅

@brandonjones803

3 ай бұрын

There are traps under the house bro. Good looking out!

That is a cool boat ! Going to be a lot of fun. I still think about the boat we had when I was a kid, a 20 ft Glastron with over the water exhaust...we always had so much fun at Norris lake ( back when there were hardly any houses or boats/ people there.) Fun video as always.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!! Yeah gosh Norris is pretty crazy now haha. I’m sure that was a blast back then!! 💙

I have to tell you that my husband and i live vicariously through you two. We are retired over here in Hendersonville 😊 Keep up the good work. It will continue to pay you back exponentially. Bless y'yall.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

That is very sweet 🤍 thanks so much yall!!

LOVE the Master Craft!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

❤️❤️ thanks!!

This video motivated me to finally clean the interior of my truck lol.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Hahah YES 👏👏 way to go!! I bet you’re glad you did that now

oh goodness. I really love your shared friendship , humor , honest and continual growth as a couple. You might consider a pay by the hour / day, to learn to ski and or future hydro class in the future ? people have money and want experiences. Your videos are a gift to others , all over the planet . there is water , options and possibilities around the globe. Never under value your life time of acquiring these skills . the water mobile work island is brilliant !!! Sell the design prints !!! When ever you 2 sleep , amen !! I have been a life time "fixer" BUT i still totally appreciate your adaptability , work ethic and reminder ---- to enjoy the journey !!! Keep being fearless. Start your first book draft !!!! Your combination of so many things , is a stepping stone to early retirement . Thank you :)

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

The possibilities truly are endless! Appreciate your ideas, support, & encouragement ☺️ thanks so much!!!

You two are so fun to watch! And just my personal opinion, men do think totally different. Lol! Love the boat, since I’m retired, classic things seem very familiar. 😜. Love the overalls, you are carrying on the tough and capable women trait. Have a wonderful week and thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Give pretty Iko a good pet for me!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Haha loved everything in this comment. Thank you!! ❤️❤️

Id like to learn more about owning one of these floating cabins. Fontana Village is one of our favorite places.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

Ай бұрын

We have one for sale right now that we’ve just renovated, feel free to email us at floatingonfontana@gmail.com for the info 🙌

Enjoy your new toy!! 🫂🫂🫂

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 🙏

Looks like you’re going to enjoy summer with the new boat. Love the decorations in the cabin too. So precious.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! ❤️

Love the Mastercraft!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

Hello! We usually watch on TV. So I wanted to come and comment too. That’s a nice boat! That house that y’all have rebuilt looks great! We really enjoy watching your videos, and I checked - we are still subscribed, yay! Can’t wait for the next one (video). Have fun! 🎣

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗 appreciate you going out of your way to comment! It sure does help us. We’ll see ya this Friday! 👋

@lovepickingnc9313

2 ай бұрын

I’ll comment more. It’s not out of my way. I just forget unless something really sticks with me. I should do it for the channels that I really like. We can’t way I to see y’all on your next video. My husband loves to watch y’all also.

Nice boat! Congrats.😎

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍

That is one of my favorite boats!! Nice choice guys! The place looks amazing! Can't wait to see the final product 🥰❤

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Yay! Thanks so much ❤️❤️

Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

Hey S&B! Lots of fun for sure in this video! We are loving the new to you boat! She’s going to be a lot of fun for you this summer and with that Corvette engine she must get up and go! Brandon looks like one happy guy! The house is looking great and if we win the lottery we will buy it! Have a great week! T&C!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Heyyy guys!! Thanks so much! Should be a fun summer ☀️🫡 see you next friday!

Love the new boat! Older boats had far more class than the cookie cutter boats of today. I had an uncle who had a '57 mahogany Chris Craft with a Chrysler V8 and he knew I wanted to buy it if ever sold, but he sold it in 1975 for $1,800 without ever telling me.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!! Booo, uncle should have given you the first go at it!

Rocking boat. Congrats.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Should be a lot of fun! Thanks

Really enjoying your channel. So happy we subscribed. Looking forward to all your shenanigans on your latest boat. Enjoy!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Yay 😃 glad to have you here, thanks so much!!!

Sweet boat .........!!!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thank ya!! 💪

That's a great looking boat. Can't wait to see it in the sun.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Same here!! ☀️ thanks!

You said he was one of a kind, but no he is of a few left lil lady. Love it all , keep on keeping on

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

The few, the proud! 💪

Always enjoy watching your videos. I know y’all are loving life on the lake. Would be so fun. Wish you were located closer to the Dallas area. Would be so fun living in a lake house. Xoxo

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Lake life is the best life! 💙 there is a rental floating home here on fontana if you ever get a wild hair to make a trip out this way instead! 😋

Another good video!!!😊🎉❤

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😁

Love the videos. And thanks for the reminder because KZread unsubscribed me as well for the second time.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Grrr! Darn youtube. Haha appreciate you resubscribing!! ❤️

Love your channel, i noticed that yall do not put up any "shorts" i saw somewhere that if you do that more people will see your channel. I honestly dont know anything about how Utube works just saw it and thought of yall.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Yes I have heard that too! We tried shorts for a little while and put up a handful, never saw much traction. Maybe could try again!! Thanks!

We have a 1992 or 93 SkiRay. We are hoping it will be an expensive sought after antique one day ;). We are looking at having the seats recovered, but it is still a great ski boat.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

No doubt!! Everything comes back around. This is a ‘96 and everyone keeps calling it classic so I’m sure yours would qualify! 😋

Several questions: 1. Do they still use the optispark distributor the marine LT1? I know on corvettes, the water pump weep hole would leak onto it causing gremlins. 2. Do you need a P-trap on that sink? Side note...that boat looks bitchin!

@brandonjones803

3 ай бұрын

P trap is under house

@EngineersHomestead

3 ай бұрын

@brandonjones803 well hot dang!

Did you add a link for that innovation beer? Did I just miss it?

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

I didn’t add a link, just a shoutout! here’s their website though www.innovation-brewing.com I tried to find where you go to have them ship, but didn’t see it. I’ve seen them post on FB about it before though, so unless they stopped shipping you might just have to call and ask! Soulvation is my fave but everything they make rocks! And not sure where you live but they sell six packs in most grocery stores and gas stations in western NC, east TN area 👏

❤

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

🙏🙏

I noticed there was no P-trap or vent on the kitchen sink. Does it drain into a gray water tank? Are there no code requirements to worry about on a floating house? Even if it drains to a gray water tank, you would likely get some odor from the wastewater.

@brandonjones803

3 ай бұрын

P traps are under the house.

I am in a wheelchair so I am afraid I will have to stick to enjoying your videos love your new boat what are you going to name her

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

There is a group of folks in wheelchairs that come here each year and they have special gear to do adaptive watersports! It’s pretty amazing!! Great question about the name… No clue yet! All ears for suggestions 😋

Good day Jones’s. My wife and I have visited Fontana Lake several times and love the area. We started following and subscribing to your channel about a year ago and we have made plans to bring our boat for a few days of fun in August. We will be staying at Fontana village and launching at Brandons marina. Since we are out of state could you tell me what I may need to legally access the lake? Lake pass/permit/launch fees. Thank you in advance and look forward to possibly meeting you in person.

@brandonjones803

3 ай бұрын

Just show up is all you need. Launch fees included with resort stay!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Parking is free & launch fee is waived since you’ll be staying at the village! If you want to do any fishing just get one of the short term NC fishing licenses online 🙌 Hopefully we’ll get to meet yall! Brandon is usually at the marina so good chance of at least seeing him! Haha. Cheers! 🤍

What type of cloth material do you use on the dashboard of the boat?

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

We were just using regular cotton towels, but microfiber towels would be better, ideally! Just didn’t have any on hand 😌

Just curious. On numerous occasions I have read, that a KZread channel has lost subscribers. OK, why? If KZread is behind this, what is the purpose for this? Great look'n speed boat!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

I really couldn’t imagine why, my assumption is it must be a glitch in the system they have yet to fix! It’s been happening to a lot of creators in the past year or so. Very frustrating, I hope it gets fixed soon but until then I’ll just have to keep reminding folks to check! Some say they have been unsubscribed from our channel up to 5 times! 🤦🏼‍♀️

So how fast does the boat go?

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Not too sure! Maybe 50mph? Faster than we’d want or need to go! 😅

I don't understand. What are you doing with the water hose? What is it for?? Totally confused

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

We are running city water to the house! That hose eventually runs to the marina, where it hooks into the city water system. So we were installing the water intake for all the plumbing in the home

I live vicariously through you guys so much it aint even funny. Im not on the creative side of things. I cant sing dance or play a instrument. I cant draw or paint. With that being said it amazes me how people can have a vision of what a house is " going" to look like with no walls . Just some boards being strategically placed and have it come out in the end being a HOME. Way to go Joneses ! One other thing i have a question for the people being unsubscribed. When you 1st subscribed to this channel did you watch every video? And yes i mean every video. If you missed one did you immediately go back and watch it within the same week you missed it ? The reason youtube unsubscribes people is when they miss watching the videos for a certain amount of time. The algorithm kicks those videos out of your feed all together. I hear creators i watch faithfully say this all the time. The ones that i dont care to watch religiously yes im unsubscribed . The ones i make it a point to watch ,ive never been . Just something to think about. I get youtube is about money, and subscribers mean money due to ads. I mean no harm again just a suggestion of sorts. ❤❤❤❤

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Sometimes the vision evolves some as we go but it is pretty cool to see it finally start coming to life!! Thanks so much! 🤍

Correction: The dude at the factory - after installing said seat.... farted on it! lol!! Therefore, you were not the first to fart on said seat Bub!

@brandonjones803

3 ай бұрын

Got em!!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

🤣👏

I've got the 1991 ProStar 190, same colors! (Closed Bow, 351W, 1.5:1 Borg Warner Velvet Drive) Added a new carburetor, and testing response kzread.info/dash/bejne/hmyrrNulk8SzlbQ.html

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

Nice!!!

@Brian-mp2mv

3 ай бұрын

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses If and when you get ready to sell... I've got a buyer!

PM me for price. We're in Wilmington and would be keen to buy this as a vacation opportunity. Thanks guys!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

You can’t PM on youtube, but if you’ll shoot us an email at floatingonfontana@gmail.com we can connect! ☺️

sound carries over the water when it isnt windy. Wake boats are really tough on the shorelines and docks

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

the mastercraft isn’t a wake boat, it’s a ski boat. specifically designed to make a virtually nonexistent wake (for skiing). Lol

@FreezyAbitKT7A

3 ай бұрын

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses I'm well aware of that. My folks had a lake place.

23:14 "super cute boat"🤦‍♂ MasterCrafts are not "cute"! That’s like calling Tim Taylor, just a tool guy!😮

@brandonjones803

3 ай бұрын

I explained that you never call a man’s boat cute. Sarah forgot to put that in the video. It’s a sexy lady for sure but never cute!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses

3 ай бұрын

😆 I have a habit of calling boats I like “cute” too, and brandon hates it too! Lol