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Camper building, our life, making stuff. That's who we are Joyce and Dan. Like and subscribe if you will.
Random Video: Newport Trolling Motor Switch Replacement
This is just a random video of the replacement of a speed switch on my Newport 46 lb thrust trolling motor switch mounted on a Pelican Bass Raider boat. Just 8ish minutes long lets someone see what to expect while replacing. I also have some hint items to watch out for so it doesn't go south on you.
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Pelican Bass Raider: First Run, No Fish
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After a build of the Pelican Bass Raider I finally get it in the water for a test run across the lake. Interesting experience. It's a bit wobbly, I had a motor go to full throttle all the time, and as is often with me, no fish. Come with me on a test flight.
Pelican Bass Raider : Boathouse lift and trolley
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Slow but sure. A boathouse to store the Pelican Bass Raider. Thing is it's three feet up to get it out of the water. I built a sort of rail with a wheeled trolley and a winch. So far so good. The next video will be reassembling the boat, launching, and testing it out. Lotsa fun.
Pelican Bass Raider Gets a Bimini Top!
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The Pelican Bass Raider is done with the shop and I need to disassemble it and get it through a doorway, down stairs, and outside. It gets temporary wheels and I assemble and install the Bimini top. All this on Solar Eclipse day. I'm just 50 miles from totality.
Pelican Bass Raider Pontoon Pumps & Tiller
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Cold weather so still adding things to the boat. I decided to install some pumps to keep the pontoons clear of water. Then a tiller so that I could steer remotely without having to turn towards the motor. The Pelican Bass Raider build continues.
Pelican Bass Raider: Battery box and anchor retriever
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Still a few things to do on this boat. The Pelican Bass Raider gets a small battery box with volt meter and switches for the fish finder. And an anchor line retriever and lock. It's all made here.
Pelican bass raider: A Detailed Cost Analysis to Outfit
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A quick, detailed look at all the costs to outfit the Pelican Bass Raider the way I wanted. A breakdown of parts and prices and alternatives for it to not cost as much. It ain't cheap in the end!
Pelican Bass Raider: The Home Stretch, Odds & Ends
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After several days with the pelican bass raider build I'm on the home stretch with what I can do in the shop. Ropes, anchors, pole holders, safety chains, a bunch of stuff in this installment.
Pelican Bass Raider: Wiring Complete & Why Lithium?
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The Pelican Bass Raider is coming along nicely. Lights, motors, charging connectors among other things. Electrical is complete. Also, a brief sojourn into why I moved to lithium and why wet cells were a mistake for my use. Anyway, it won't be long now!
Pelican Bass Raider: Retractable Drift Stabilizer and Transducer Mount
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The Pelican Bass Raider is coming along nicely. An aft drift stabilizer and transducer mount, both retractable. Winter ended early here in Maine but I've still got awhile before it's warm enough to get out on the water. I'll be ready eventually. This is the third installment of this Raider build
Pelican Bass Raider Build: T-track System & Bimini Mounting Brackets
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T-track finally arrived. In this video it is mounted to the boat so that adding items to it can begin. Also, I devise a way to fit a larger Bimini to this small boat. Join me in outfitting a Pelican Bass Raider boat for fishing.
Pelican Bass Raider: Sealing it up and installing the floor
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My new Boat. I decided to seal the edges and add some screws. Then I had to decide on a floor. Video series of complete build. Subscribe to be notified of each episode.
Pelican Raider Build: Getting Started
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Today I picked up a Pelican Raider boat. I've built boats before. This is an initial purchase and description video.
EGO SNT2800 Snow Blower: Interesting and odd things I have discovered
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From a built in chute alignment diagnostic to studded tires. I've come across some interesting tidbits and fixes for this unit in the oddest places. Make a dual battery tote: czcams.com/video/FrRHQsPz_WY/video.html Comprehensive review of the EGO SNT2800 snow blower: czcams.com/video/7Xi6T60os0A/video.html Make some front show wheels for your snow blower: czcams.com/video/y1ci5IIWDbY/video.html...
Harbor Freight Dust collector: Easy Empty Barrel
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My second dust collector. This one is the Harbor Freight 2 hp unit. I mod it to replace the plastic collection bag with a barrel that disconnects like pulling out a drawer for easy emptying using salvage stuff from around the shop.
EGO 2800 Snow Blower: What They Got Right and What They Didn't
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EGO 2800 Snow Blower: What They Got Right and What They Didn't
EGO 2800 Two Stage Snow blower : Roller Blades!
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EGO 2800 Two Stage Snow blower : Roller Blades!
Comprehensive Review of the EGO Two Stage 28" Snow Blower
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Comprehensive Review of the EGO Two Stage 28" Snow Blower
Honest Review: EGO LBPX8000 Backpack Leaf Blower
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Honest Review: EGO LBPX8000 Backpack Leaf Blower
Fifteen Minute EGO Tote for Under a Dollar
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Fifteen Minute EGO Tote for Under a Dollar
Elegant Minimalisms: Post Newfoundland Recap and Winterizing
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Elegant Minimalisms: Post Newfoundland Recap and Winterizing
Elegant Minimalism: Prince Edward Island, Lighthouse and Windmills, pt 8
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Elegant Minimalism: Prince Edward Island, Lighthouse and Windmills, pt 8
Elegant Minimalism: NL Cape Breton pt. 7
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Elegant Minimalism: NL Cape Breton pt. 7
Newfoundland pt 6 Two firsts for us and an Anniversary
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Newfoundland pt 6 Two firsts for us and an Anniversary
Newfoundland pt 5 A Visit to a Viking Settlement and Windrose Climbs a Mountain
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Newfoundland pt 5 A Visit to a Viking Settlement and Windrose Climbs a Mountain
Ego SNT-2800 Snow Blower, Should You Get One? Depends
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Ego SNT-2800 Snow Blower, Should You Get One? Depends
Newfoundland pt 4 We found the end of the earth
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Newfoundland pt 4 We found the end of the earth
Elegant Minimalism: Newfoundland pt 3, Vikings, Ragu, and Science
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Elegant Minimalism: Newfoundland pt 3, Vikings, Ragu, and Science
At 2000 miles, what mods and additions worked?
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At 2000 miles, what mods and additions worked?
Elegant Minimalism: Newfoundland pt 2, Up the coast to some of the most beautiful coastline around.
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Elegant Minimalism: Newfoundland pt 2, Up the coast to some of the most beautiful coastline around.
Can you provide a link to that clamp you have on the trolling motor shaft? I’ve never seen anything like it before and I can’t tell I will be using it in a variety of applications.
I've had these as steering parts over the course of three boats now. Here is similar at home depot. They're called 'split ring pipe hangers'. They come in different sizes so if this 1" one isn't good for you search the name and you'll see all the others. You have to purchase and add the eye loop as it's not usually what screws in there. Nice thing about it is that as you tighten the eye loop it presses against the shaft, locking it in. www.homedepot.com/p/Oatey-1-in-Galvanized-Split-Ring-Pipe-Hanger-33553/301505447
@@CraftsmanontheLake Thanks for the info. I didn’t even know those connectors existed.
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing. I'll be making one of these over the weekend!
Right off the bat, no no and no. There is definitely adhesive between the two pieces... That piece of sudo rub rail is just covering where the two pieces come together.
Yes, I'm aware of that. Now the rub rail is also sealed. I wouldn't have taken apart the two halves to seal them on a new boat, but the seal isn't that great in many people's boats. Hence one area of filling up if left outdoors that people experience. I looked at mine and there was actually a gap where the seal didn't meet at the ends near the rear.
Use high density spray foam to fill in between the ribs on the floor of the boat, shave level with the ribs using a knife.
ive had mine for over a year and never had water in mine..been in some pretty choppy waters too.
That's what I'm hoping for but a lot of people do get water in them and eventually they have the foam soaked up enough that it affects float level. Fingers crossed though.
You spoke about the cost of batteries versus gas/oil/grease but did not include the higher initial capital expense which is a big consideration that can't be ignored. Like you, I have my trusted 20 year old Toro 1028, so if I was replacing it, the price differential of a 10 hp 28" blower is another $1K...with the Ego being the greater. Amortize that capital difference in addition to the battery replacement results in a significant delta in the cost of ownership equation. Thanks for an informative video.
Yes... I'm 70 so I didn't consider that this time around. Not that I'm planning on dying any time soon but probably might not be moving blizzards in several years.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing
Perfect, perfect, perfect!❤ going to be buying my cargo trailer this week. Sooooo excited!! Great ideas..Thank you!
3 weeks ago I got ulnar nerve decompression without transposition. I only have 1 hand and the recovery time is much better. Within 48 hours it felt basically normal and the terrible pain in my elbow down my arm to my pinky was completely gone. Wish I would've done it couple years ago. I get carpal tunnel done end of July, relief is in sight
Great idea thanks!
do use a rudder on ur motor staft or along side ur bow for tracking ?
I have a flip down one along the side.
Love the 207 ✌️😁
I have been running these ego blowers. One only bad issue is the cable that runs from the handle to the blower part. It’s very delicate and rips easily. Cable is very thin kind of like a computer cable. And to replace you have to take apart the whole thing. The blowers are kinda disposable.
I love watching you’re videos. I would really help if you can put a link in the description of the videos where we can order some of the things you’re using that I like. Like are the items you’re using accessible on Amazon? Where are the accessories coming from?
Yes, all the stuff I added come from Amazon. I don't put links because people have complained in the past that I'm trying to make money but I don't have an Amazon store at all so no kickbacks. Thanks for the comments. I usually talk about the names of stuff though so for example. I have Scotty mounts for the pole holder and anchor release. Look them up and you'll see them on Amazon. I'll try to address this info in the next video. She hasn't been on the water yet because life gets in the way right now.
Nice video. We get 20 feet of snow in a normal year. I am on year 4 of EGO snowblower. I have a single stage for our deck. The main parking are is cleared under a contract service - about $1,000 per year. We use the same batteries in our lawnmower, chainsaw and leaf blower. My younger neighbour also uses the batteries. No complaints at all. We are considering getting a larger battery blower - maybe that 28" EGO and cancelling the contract clearing service. Gas is not an option. The smell of gasoline and hassle renders the tool shed unusable. I sold the gas blower, generator and appliances 4 years ago and am super happy with that move. It took about 3 weeks for the smell to go away. Those blowers are often available at significant discount as are the batteries.
That's a lot of snow. I haven't seen an discounts on them. But it may happen. Here both models are sold out before winter starts so that may be why.
@@CraftsmanontheLake North of Quebec City.
@@CraftsmanontheLake czcams.com/video/EtsjqD76kD8/video.htmlsi=CB6dkNQW8o5lArr0
@@brucemacneil Yes, Maine used to be more like that but it's not any longer. Very disappointing.
@@CraftsmanontheLake the climate emergency is a true hazard. GHG emissions.
I have the EGO 28 inch model with two 56 volt batteries. I store the batteries inside. After I use my snowblower I fully charge both batteries. After a few months in storage, not using the batteries, they both start to flash green indicating that they are no longer fully charged. Does anyone else see similar behaviour? Is this expected?
It’s supposed to do that after a few months if you don’t push the button or use the battery they do an auto discharge down to 20% for long-term storage. It’s good for the batteries.
Would you recommend charging the batteries back up to a full charge when they flash green like this or just leave them alone until you need them next?
@@lonnycameron No, you can leave them. Lithium over a long term are best left less than 100%. Personally, what I do is leave them in the last state I used them if they're at least 20% charge left unless I'm going to use them soon. I charge them a couple of hours before use. If they are used up and blinking red I'll charge them some and try to remember to take them off the charger sometime after a partial charge.
Are you going to cut the profile of the rails in the garage door so it can close all the way down?
Yes, I will but it won’t go all the way down, but that’s OK.
As a reminder, the standard Bass Raider is a few hundred bucks cheaper. The NXT seems to charge extra for the upgraded seats. Great video! This will help greatly in my remodel. Thanks for sharing!
Yes I considered all options even the bass pro boats. I wanted the raider because of the lower sides for what I had in mind. And it seems from what I've seen that people who get the plastic seats often look to replace them right away. The ones they often get are the NXT seats. And they're not inexpensive. Also, no one carried the 10e around here. And I had to pick up the NXT early in the spring as they sold out before the snow all melted where I am. I do like the mesh seats of this boat though.
@CraftsmanontheLake Don't get me wrong, you definitely got the better model! I've only seen 1 for sale here in NC. Drove two hours after purchasing online, only to be told they accidentally sold it 🤣. I've heard too many horror stories about these boats and shipping, so I refunded and continue to wait.
Great idea! Going to do the same, thanks.
Thanks for doing the science experiment for the rest of us. I've been fighting my mower for a while and looking at those but a compatible blower is a big consideration for me with the battery cost.
Glad to help
It’s a dry toilet.
Yes, with urine diverted it is.
Well nuts are a good option for attaching things like the Bimini brackets. They are self sealing, hold very tight, don't require anything but a drill to install and are easily available. Keep up the good work.
Seriously considered them. Metal and boat kind of thick so decided to go the rivet route. Thnx.
Nice video and job but would need to send 4 x more than the cost of new toilet to make it
Mine came in at around $200. But I added a lot of stuff. Could be done for $150. A composting toilet bought commercially start at $300 and go up to about $1200. Most are in the $500 range. This isn't a portapotty what uses chemicals and you have to dump it.
What did you score that with?
Just a carpenters razor knife. Gotta go lite on it though. It can cut through easily.
I just found this excellent idea of yours. A few upgrades that you might want to add are; putting a 45-degree chamfer on the rails to help guide it onto the tabletop, using a cabinet door handle to carry it with, and some ramps attached with door hinges that have removable pins. I hope this helps. 🤓
Those are all things I've thought about! I don't remove it much so the angles aren't than necessary. I thought of making a cutout on one edge to slip my hand through... then again it pretty much stays on so I don't remove it much. I also thought of making 2x6 ramps with pins on the end that could slip into holes on the top. Another day maybe I will. Thnx for the comment.
Scupper plugs!!!
I chose not to. In a later video I installed a bilge pump.
Under which anesthesia was the operation performed? How long did your symptoms last? Thank you.
It's listed as general/intravenous. Symptoms, of anesthesia? No symptoms. I was awake sometime after and after 30 minutes walked out. If by symptoms you mean after the operation. No symptoms or pain as described in the video. If you mean before the operation, I had numbness in my last two fingers on that hand and some atrophy of the muscles in that hand.
Wow the auger on that snowbird definitely wouldn't pass the safety lawyers today. Interesting how you solved the bolt head on the back issue, I've been thinking about doing the same with inline skate wheels, might borrow your idea.
This is exactly what i needed to see thank you!
Awesome ideas!❤
Nice craftsmanship! What diverter are you using?
This one. I found most others less expensive but far lower quality than this particular one. thronecompostingtoilet.com/shop/diy-compost-toilet/composting-toilet-urine-diverter/
@@CraftsmanontheLakeThanks; yes, I felt like this diverter looked nicer than others I’d been seeing. I’m converting my whole horse trailer into a camper. I really like the way you gave the design a nice elegant look. Nice video; thanks again!
Awesome idea. Would you be able to roll this lift across unpaved ground without much trouble?
It's heavy and made for hard surfaces. I've rolled it across a very rough tar driveway and pulled it across crass, but it wasn't too easy. Gravel or rocky surfaces wouldn't do well I'd think.
@@CraftsmanontheLake Thanks. I figured as much. I was hoping to use it for a carving stand that could be moved around the yard.
@@justjody2 Harbor freight does make one that is good for 500 lbs instead of 1000 like mine and must be lighter. The one I have goes 4" taller that's all. I needed it to go to the level of the tailgate of my truck but if not for that the smaller one would have been less expensive and just fine for me.
Guessing a lot of viewers want to make something like this. Love the ping pong ball valve and the air vent to make it work better. The washer motor flush is great as well. I will probably lay up one layer of fiberglass on something it will release from and curve it around instead of wood, then add more layers to lock in the shape. Won't be as beautiful, but easier if you work with fiberglass. Thin plastic backsplash or formica would also curve without cutting all the kerfs.
How are you doing now? Who was your doctor? Thank you!
I'm doing fine. It's been a year, seems longer, and no issues with it. It seems to have alleviated the problems caused by it which is fortunate as they don't guarantee that it gets better, only that it can be arrested. Dr. Feller at Maine Medical in Portland. Main Med is a pretty good medical system and quite extensive.
This was one of the best reviews on this backpack out there. Very well done!
Thank you so much.
Nice job too bad you didn’t provide dimensions to make it easy for me Lol…………
I usually build around something. In this case it was the top. You'll figure it out!
I may have to go the electric blower route. I'm a landscaper by trade. There is more and more towns mandating electric and banning gas. I want to get the most powerful electric blower.
I see landscapers online with trailers with banks of batteries in a commercial battery charger. EGO make a Commercial series. This unit is one of those but there are others and they make a commerial charger system that does multiple batteries in one long wall mounted unit at once.
Great attention to detail I know it takes a lot of work putting that together. Great job 👍🏾
NICE. RECOMMENDATION. RUN YOU A STRIP OF WHITE WATERPROOF LED LIGHTS ON EACH INSIDE SIDES FOR YOU'LL HAVE LIGHT ON THE INSIDE 👍🏾
GREAT JOB 👍🏾
Thank you!
GREAT JOB. IF I WAS YOU. I'D GET A THIN PVC SHEET AND LAY YOUR WHOLE FLOOR ON IT AND CUT OUT. THEN GLUE THEM TOGETHER AND PLACE IT ON THE FLOOR PVC DOWN. IT'S VERY LOTE AND REMOVES EASILY
Good idea might be an option at some point. I’ll try this out first and see how it goes from there.
@@CraftsmanontheLake BIGG OL 10-4. SHARING IDEAS IS FELLOWSHIPING🙏🏾
Awesome work the way you cut those foam mats look flawless.
Adding the Lip, Such a sharp idea 👌🏽.... Creative Man ✨
Dan & Joyce … Another excellent video; can’t wait to see your puddle jumper on a pond and you catching fish!!! As I have told you before, I love your bib overalls!!! From about October through April, they are my standard uniform of the day. If I lived in Maine, they would be my go to uniform 9-10 of 12 months. In Texas, the late spring, summer, and most fall are so oppressively hot that I wear jeans and t-shirts until the temperatures moderate in late fall. I retired and subsequently tossed my suit and tie when I fully retired. As far as our differences, you may be from Maine, I may be from Texas, but we both bleed American red, white, and blue!!! I am truly looking forward to seeing you fishing from the finished rig!!! I continue to thoroughly enjoy your videos!!! Until your next one and beyond, I wish you and Joyce happy trails, best wishes, true safety, God’s peace and God’s blessings!!! Chuck Knight from Atascocita, Texas. 😵💫😉👨🌾
Sounds like we've has similar experiences Charles. Thnx.
Where on Amazon did you find you Bimini? I guess I’m not searching with the correct words!
@@ronhall007 Here ya go... www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QHX9QRF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
Hi, thanks for sharing ur time & ur projects. I do look forward to watching no matter what you have to share. PS, i am in the process of changing my camp trailer over to a lithuim battery. Im sure I won't be disappointed. I plan to take it out for an overnight test run this Thursday. Tell ur wife hi.
Yes. It simply was a huge change in how I dealt with power. BTW.. If you're charging from the tow vehicle while underway, look into the possible issues doing that. Often standard alternators can't deal with the charge demands of lithium units and the alternator can burn out. People often either upgraded the alternator or use a DC to DC charger between them which protects the alternator. Since I had a big enough battery and our needs were meager, and I had alternative charging options, I disconnected that pin on the truck connector. Thnx for the comment.
@@CraftsmanontheLake Hi, thanks for letting me know about the alternator issue. I had run across that somewhere before. I don't go on long trips and use solar & or generator so I don't feel a need for charging while towing so I disconnected that line on the trailer. I did have to change out my converter/charger unit to one that is set up for lithium. Thanks again
Good job. Besmayer fence? And what table saw, maybe a unisaw.
No. It's the stock fence on the PCS sawstop.
A Little late finding your channel..lol I just had a little Fleetwood Neon ripped off, but recovered due to a Apple Air Tag i had put into the trailer during the winter for storage unfortunately not located until said person spray painted it and did a terrible job at that and some other damage. My insurance will cover just enough to buy a 6x10 Cargo and after watching a lot of conversions your approach is the best i've found thus far and will strive to achieve. Thankyou you have made my job so much easier.
Well thank you. To bad about the theft. Mine is insured for a specified amount that I chose and as a utility trailer.
Put that 650 in the other hand ….its heavy that way but it blows very cool with the short nozzle …..you can aim it at the door and blow all the leaves to the backpack …..
Great job.Shame you need to get underneath the camper to open the valve.
I have since added a valve that I can reach easily with just my hand and other people have to lift a container out inside the camper and carry it outdoors and dump it. Another advantage is that one were Boondocking. I can just open the valve and let it drain when we leave, when your Boondocking usually in the middle of nowhere anyway. Thanks for commenting.
My wife and I eloped to Servereville which is not far from Piegon Forge and got married in Temples Feed Store which is no longer there. That was 34 years ago. That major highway was actually 2 and it was all open road. We went back for our 25th Anniversary and came upon what you describe as what I call a tourist trap. Was highly disappointed that all that beauty was gone and the mountains were filled with giant house rentals.