Putting A BRAND NEW INTERIOR In My HOUSEBOAT!! (Part 2 - Itty Bitty Update) 

SNAG SOME ITTY BITTY MERCH!! - ayomerch.com

We are definitely looking at that one. 🧐

AYO - I just have to say that it is so commendable that you have seen this project to the end for us. I've watched since the beginning and my God there have been a lot of pitfalls. Yet you have persevered. Thank you. You've really shown some amazing character.

Found the channel randomly when the project first started. I came for a boat, an stayed for Gravy 😂

Man these projects seem expensive, it’s a good thing you can make videos like this to help absoib some of the cost!

I always hit the thumbs up before I even watch the video, that's how much confidence I have in AYO.

12:27 I've both installed and lived with that style of floating lock-together flooring. One very important thing - especially if the floor is going to get direct sunlight or experience wide temperature swings - is to leave room around the edges for thermal expansion (which you can hide under baseboards or other trim). Otherwise, as the flooring heats up it will have nowhere to grow and will buckle itself up off the subfloor quite noticeably. Really happy to see more Itty Bitty content. Can't wait to see what you & the guys get up to with her.

I am almost as pumped as you are to see this project on the water. The Itty Bitty is what originally brought me to the channel. Didn't know about your old work, or Norm, or watch fishing videos in general. My interest was more in tiny houses and water adventures. Hence trailerable house boat. Please keep shooting the tiny annoying to film and edit construction. And more frequent but shorter updates would be appreciated. Give us 10 minutes more often. Doesn't have to be a full 30. The updates too can be... Itty Bitty

Spray foam the outer walls and ceiling. It will help with the heat and the cold. And it cuts out a lot of noise that those old boats had. She’s gonna be a keeper after all the work.

The amount of work you have done on this boat is incredible.

STACY! Stacy's mom has it going on. And she's as pretty pretty as the Itty Bitty! Thanks for the update AYO!

To be honest when you bought this boat, I said no way he sticks this thing out, its going to be a nightmare. But you have proved me wrong, so awesome to see it now. Amazing work and keep it going, cant wait to see her maiden voyage.

I'm so in love with this build. Finally someone satisfying my attraction to sunk cost fallacy kinda projects lol. It's not... but bc of the grind.... it feels sooooooo worth it in the end I can't wait to see the smile on your face when she's done

Glad to see the progress ! One suggestion on drilling through metal. Use a hole punch to tap an indentation in the metal where the center of your drill hole will be. Secure the metal w clamps or a vise to make it more stable. Start with a drill bit about 1/2 the size of the final diameter you want. A drop of oil in the drill hole cavity helps alot. Drill through, then switch to the final diameter drill bit.

this dude is the whole ression why i love house boats so much, love yeah Mr. AYO

I recommend “Clear Silicone” caulk behind every exterior fiberglass intrusion into the boats hull. They will absolutely leak if not and you will begin to have standing water in the bottom of your hull.

That flooring looked exactly like the stuff I used in our 2000sq ft house. I did it all in one piece with no breaks between rooms. I hope you put 1/4” gaps around it because it will expand and contract. And with no gaps it will start to buckle.

Watching at 12 at night in the UK, this is worth staying up another half hour 👍

You're busting your ass working on that girl! I'm excited for you and I can't wait to watch you and gravy have some adventures.

When the day comes to launch ~ the~ itty-bitty ~on her maiden voyage.…I hope that you will have a boat/ship launching celebration ( bottle of champagne)that she truly deserves.🍾

You should get a light that you can move around to spot. Helps when you need to see in one specific area.

Love the vids Ayo they never disappoint and they always make my day every time you post but we need more Davy freaking Gravy😊

When she is done you need to go fish the great loop with her! Really put her through her paces. Can wait to see her finished.

You should put big stainless steel washers on each bolt for your flood lights on top. You should also put sealant in the holes and on the bolts before you put them through.

I kind of want to see you and gravy go trout fishing or something. Ya know what i mean? The Itty Bitty looks like she would be relaxing to fish on in the cold with a cup of coffee/cocoa.

Can not wait for the Itty Bitty's maidan voyage!!

I can alteady see ayo and davie taking on the lakes in itty bitty,looking good ayo hope to see it on the water soon good luck

This has been my favorite series on RU-vid by far. Love the Itty bitty. Jealous sir.

Man you got the perfect workshop and tools for this!!! I can only ever dream of having that equipment!!

I can't wait to see Gravyy catching a ⁶lb Sally off the rig!!

You might want to consider a generator and plumbing your fuel tank to that too, makes it nice when it all runs off the big tank

When completed make sure to float the boat to find your new waterline, your bottom paint will most likely change angle after interior is added causing a shift in weight. It’s looking great! I know the time involved, like a second and third job!

I am sick at home right now and found your channel just a few days ago. I binged the Itty Bitty videos instant and was wondering when it will continue and here it is. Great videos, love to watch them!

FINALLY I NEEDED ANOTHER ITTY BITTY UPDATE!!! Been watching since the very beginning, shes come along way, you should be proud! :)

Let's freaking goooo. I love this guy. Can't ever get enough of ayo fishing.

Oh man! Can't wait to see a 48 hours catch and cook with norm / davy!

As long as you have kept weight on the centerline, or evenly distributed port and starboard, you won’t capsize the top-heavy Itty Bitty. Been with you since the beginning on this project. Thanks Ayo!

Great Job!! Stacey's Mom who's got it going on would approve

So proud of you Ayo though all the blood sweat and tears we're almost done

I have been rebuilding a motorcycle almost as long as Itty has been going to visit all those nice folks that help you! Brother, I have shed tears right alongside of you, with you, and for you! You'll be falling off into the water before you know it!

You are a true visionary. That boat started out ROUGH. But I am impressed. The boat looks great and I believe it will finish beautifully.

Looking good! Nice work, she's an itty bitty boat with big LOVE ❤

Been following this project since the start! Great work and dedication! So sick!

Can’t wait for the finished product. Good work

Nice!!! Patiently following this project since Day 1! Congrats for sticking with the Itty Bitty and sharing the journey with us. Can’t wait to see her done!!

Brooooo!!! So fuckin cool man. Know this has been a lot brother, but watching the journey has been amazing. Edit: Buying some Itty Bitty merch now to support the cause… know this has been a cash sinkhole lol.

that fuel tank looks a little small, even for a tiny house boat. Still going to be way better than an inflatable though, can't wait for the first outing!

You should definitely build a fish aquarium to fit in the itty bitty!!

Love it!!! My favorite boat on You Tube!!! It's gettin' there Ayo,I can't hardly wait!!! I'm so excited and I just can't hide it,I'm about to lose control and I think I like it!!! LOL😂 Take care Brother,thanks for the video and God Bless!!!❤😊

I am LOVIN this project! All Hail the ITTY BITTY!!!

But hey good job man Love how you're working on it keep up the good work

Dope project.

looking freaking awesome!!!!!! keep up the great work and thanks for bringing us along

Great to see an update on how she's coming along, I can't wait to see her on the water at night. And putting the braket on backwards, I do stuff like that all the time, and it starts to become a nuisance.

I like this guy. He treats Grady so good.

Nice to see the final girl coming to gather! She's going to be a pearl for sure!

Ayo, there are two methods to drill metal. When drilling thicker metal go slow with a lot of pressure. (Anything over an 1/8in). When drilling thinner metal you can go a little faster with less pressure. ( Anything under an 1/8in). The same rules apply to drill-bit size, smaller drill-bit go faster with less pressure, bigger drill-bit go slower with more pressure. Those two tips make a huge difference when your drilling metal. Also try to keep both the drill-bit and the surface you’re drilling cooled down with drilling oil. Or any kind of non-flammable lubricant if you have to improvise. (Not recommended but works. 😉) Last year for work I built a massive 60ftx100ftx20ft commercial steel building and everything from the framing to the paneling on the walls were made from metal. We had to pre-drill 90% of our screw and bolt holes and those few tips are what made the difference between using tens of drill-bits and using hundreds of drill-bits on the whole building. 😂 I hope this reaches you and helps in the future!

I cannot wait to see this thing finished!!!

Love the boat content, I think some seadeck on the front and back decks would really set it off.

I'm glade to see the boat is ready🎉

It's not always possible, because they can be bumped/snagged easier, but I think if you mounted those light brackets on a vertical surface (side of the boat or wall for instance) instead of a horizontal surface (deck, roof, etc.) you'd get the full range of tilt without having to...modify...them 😆I say that with nothing but love, as I sport my Itty Bitty shirt while I do every step of my own projects twice. Keep going brother!

I live for Itty Bitty update videos, I cannot wait to see this as a finished project

AYO I'm so excited for you man!! You've worked so hard for so long you deserve this and it's coming out amazing. So stoked to see you and MR. Gravy on the maiden voyage catching so many fish making Itty Bitty memories

Awesome video man!!! She's coming along! Great to see ya.

READY TO SEE IT FINISHED

Pretty hyped about the Itty Bitty. It’s how I found the channel! Also, Stacey’s mom has got it going on.

Saw the Itty Bitty, had to Click. Your earlier videos have inspired me to take on restoring a old SUV I got for nothing. Like your project, each time I took a step forward, I found a new problem and felt at square one again. Well now I have learned to weld, fiberglass, do engine work, and countless other things, and the light is at the end of the tunnel. I am so pumped to see you are almost done.

If you haven't already, make sure to use some heat shrink around your electrical connections bud. Boat is really coming together brother! loving it!

I noticed you are using sharkbite fittings on your pex pipe. Im a plumber and im telling you now that those leak in just a matter of time. Recommend going to a ferguson plumbing supply and renting a milwaukee press and using viega press fittings!!!! Fittings are cheap and so is cost to rent the tool! Worth the extra step!!

She's LOOKIN ' 😍 GOOD! Can't wait to see her Under Way ! Love all the things you've done so far great job 👏 👍

You're boat is coming along great. I can't wait to see it finished 😊

Great job on the video folks! Thanks for making it. Looking forward to seeing this boat in the water.

I love this channel so much. It always lifts my spirit

I can't wait for you and the boys to build an itty bitty for the Red Bull Downhill Derby😅

Great job ayo…. Proud of you for sticking with the itty bitty

this series has been so inspiring! keep em coming, Im really hoping you can tell us how much you poured into this project at the end.

Dear Ayo, Let me start by saying that I know you want the Itty Bitty boat to be done more than anyone. You embarked on quite the project a couple of years ago and most people wouldn't have endured what you have to see it through. As a folllower of your content from the first Itty Bitty video, I desperately want to see the next video in the series. I don't even care if the boat is finished during that episode or not. You are my favorite RU-vidr that I've come across and I look forward to each new release. The Itty Bitty series, however, is by far my favorite content and I've been patient for much longer than I thought I'd have to be based off of your previous communication. During the final minutes of the most recent Itty Bitty RU-vid update, your direct quote was "I think In a few weeks we're gonna see the old girl done, which for the first time I actually mean it." The video was posted October 15th, 136 days ago now. At the start of the new year, I was getting more and more anxious for another update to release with each new day. I kept wanting to comment asking where the new video was, but I held off. Then, on January 9th, you posted an Itty Bitty update on Instagram with this next quote in the caption. "After two years, we are a couple weeks away from coverin this bad girl with fat sallies." I was thrilled to hear you were close and I was thankful I didn't reach out to ask where the update was. Well, it has now been 136 days since you initially said that you were only a few weeks away from the Itty Bitty being done, AND you actually meant it. It's also been 50 days since your last Instagram update for the Itty Bitty where you again said you were only a couple weeks away. Please give us a new video soon, even if the Itty Bitty isn't done. I'm sure I'm not the only one who just misses the old girl and wants to catch up with how she's been doing. Thank you for always putting out fire content. I can't wait to watch more soon.

Love this series. I think you just need to find a bigger one after this and do it all over again!

Glad to see some real progress happening on the Itty Bitty! Can't wait to see her when shebis done.

When you’re drilling through metal slower is best. Man, I have watched your channel since day one of the itty-bitty. So proud of all the work you’re doing! Fantastic.

Looking good ! Love it❤

I’ve been watching this build from the beginning. I’m stoked you have kept us all entertained!

I love so much that you did all your own modeling for your Itty Bitty shirts(ha). Ordering one tonight. Many of us are probably close to as excited to see this project come to fruition as you are. I want nothing more than to see the first catch and cook in this thing

Great video Ayo the Itty Bitty is gonna be Awesome. You ,Davy,Bro in law and Smalls is gonna have some good times on it .. Thanks for the update on her . Stay safe and Keep’em coming 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Getting so close! Happy to see another vid, keep up the amazing work.

I'm ready to see her on the water. Rocking the ittby bitty shirt today with an Itty-bitty upload, HECK YEA!

She's coming along nicely! Also, your videos are so educational. I never knew that trout sweat. That's awesome!

Heck yeah… I am stoked to see it when it’s done .. Nice job Ayo

Great job Ayo. Can't wait to see it on the water.

Itty-bitty was the reason I originally subscribed. I've enjoyed all your videos since then. But seeing more progress on the old girl always brings a bigger smile to my face. GREAT WORW SIR!!

Don’t think about how much money you spending, think of it as an investment. The boat is going to be beautiful once you’re done, think positive!!!

Hi Ayo good to see some progress on the Itty Bitty,things are coming together great ,can't wait to see the completion, stay safe

lots of cool stuff and info to absoib in this video, good work!

So exciting to see the Itty Bitty getting close to being finished!! Also anxious for the camping/fishing video that’s gonna come next!!

That boat's very amazing. The guy you bought it from is probably so happy he got rid of it. You put a lot of work into it in.The previous owner probably did not realize how much work it needed. Congrats to the boat journey looking good 👊

I'm so proud of you brother for taking on and overcoming such a large project. Almost there man keep it up. Also still waiting on that job offer

Dude Ayo I freakin love your videos man. Especially these Itty Bitty updates. I'm just as excited every step of the way of this project as you are. You're genuinely one of the few youtubers that bring a smile to my face when I see a new upload. Can't wait for the ol girl to be done!

It's definitely getting there. Almost done and lookin like fun...

Been following this since day one! Thanks for constantly working on it!! I get stoked everytime to see the progress

So great to see everything coming together, we've loved the Itty Bitty from the start and kudos to you for sticking with her.