We Built a Floating House Boat from Scratch! 

OK what do we name this floating raft tiny cabin????? This is such a FUN build! Would you sleep in the middle of the lake in here??? 👀🌊💛

Name for tiny home … The Lily Pad ☺️

Houseboat is a great idea! But you now have an important consideration: Affect of the wind on the cabin when anchored and when underway. Now that you are scaling-up from a raft to a houseboat, there are more things to think about: - You will need a proper anchor (and maybe a mooring ball) that the houseboat can "swing" on. If an anchor, you will need to know how to "set anchor" and "take up anchor". Scenario: you are asleep in the houseboat, middle of the night, the wind comes up, your houseboat walls act like big sails, and your houseboat drags anchor. You are on a lake, not the end of the world, but you may find yourself crunching into a rock or getting stuck in sediment in the shallows. Not the best. - Once you have the houseboat anchored where you want it, you use another boat / canoe to commute to and from the the wharf and the houseboat. Gives you way more options if the anchor drags. Also, keep life jackets on board in case you do get stuck and you need to swim away back to the wharf. - Your trolling motor may not be powerful enough to maintain headway and steerage in a strong breeze or wind. Scenario: a storm front is coming, and you want to move to a secure anchorage or to your floating wharf. The winds are gusty and you cannot make headway or steer, and the houseboat keeps turning in a direction you don't want to go. - I recommend you move your trolling motor from the "back" of the boat to the front so that you are "pulling" the houseboat house rather than pushing it. This gives you much better visibility, and if the wind swings the raft like a windvane, you can adjust the direction of your motor to compensate and "crab" sideways a bit to get where you want to go. - Regardless, you may need a more powerful trolling motor to move that additional weight and overcome the drag of the wind on the walls. You should test that a bit. Just want you to be safe and in control of your circumstances. Luv yuz and yer girls. Rp

This is the only vlog I'm watching with a smile on my face. Your positivity is contagious. Love you ladies.

Ahh it’s so cute and can’t wait for the rest of the build!! I think the perfect name for this raft cabin is THE PACK SHACK!!!

I live on a boat and the best tool ever is a big magnet on the end of a rope, for retrieving all those tools that fall in the water!

Hammocks on this floating beauty will be key. There’s nothing like the rocking of vessel, hearing the water and swinging in the breeze while sleeping in a cozy bag.

Hello Ladies I was born on a houseboat and spent my childhood there I thought it was a shame that we moved to a permanent home 2 years ago I was able to buy the houseboat back, an I renovating and modernizing for the future (Solar panels,electric motor etc,) Hope that you will have as much fun with it as I did in my youth and later whan the renovation is complete Have FUN and be SAVE

Sure I’d stay on the “bobbing bunkie” till the snow flies🥰 coolest project ever!!👍🏼

Big news with Tal & Mads. And thanks Pack for introducing me to their channel.

You could call the raft cabin, THE Pack House! I love watching you guys every week, I never know what you might be doing or building. You should be pretty proud of the acomplishments you have made. There are a few projects you have done that I wouldn't try. Keep up the fantastic projects.

I enjoy watching your videos during breaks at work. Your genuine happiness reflects in all of the projects that you take on. Of course we get to see mainly the smiles and "good times". Thank you for showing a disturbed world that happiness is your own life decision.

I’m so happy that you did no harm to the tiny snake! I love snakes too! I live in the so cal desert and really enjoy finding them around our yard. Such a misunderstood reptile.

You both are so inventive!Not a lazy bone in your bodies. Amazing cabin that can be enjoyed for years to come.Thank you for sharing these fantastic projects. Looking forward to seeing you next week!💛💛🐾🐾

Crystal! The woman who would n.o.t. get on a roof for love nor money! Now, she’s layin’ around getting a roofer’s tan while her gopher fetches materials! I love the idea of, and the construction process of this cabin. You two are rockin’ it!

Yes, I would live on it! During summer only of course. Build a stilt( tree ) house in Mexico. Don’t forget your anchors for the floating cabin and a bell.

My hubby uses screws on most everything he builds for that very reason! I love ❤ LOVE ❤ this project! Cant wsit to see it finished and YES, I would for sure stay in it! ❤️🐾🐾❤️

I agree! “The Pack Shack”. My grandpa made one of these for his pond in Michigan. Inside he put a removable floor space to ice fish in the winter! It was the best, we would climb on the roof and have cannon ball competitions in the summer! There was also a huge bass called “Sam” that everyone would try to catch. I wish I lived closer!

One word to describe you two, determination. Houseboat I thought it was going to be, and what a strong build you are building, Your raft shouldn't have any problem supporting it. Leftover roofing saved some of the expenditure for you. Well worth waiting for, love from Mike. ❤❤

I recommend The Pack Shack,for a name.

We always believe in you all! The best Sunday mornings are spent with family!

To Crystal and Jaz you rock. You figure out a project and you do it. Just proves when you set your mind to something you can do it. To your friends Tal and Mal who got engaged. Could that be around the corner for you to?

Well my husband and I live in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia that shouldn’t be a long drive to the floating cabin. What a great job you are doing 👍👍

You girls need your own DIY show. You would kill it.

Yes Jasmine and Crystal I believe in you..There isn't anything you both can't do..that floating tiny home is perfect

You two never cease to amaze me! What a wonderful job and the fact that you will have a guest book for those who try it out is the icing on the cake. Take your hats off Ladies!!!

Coffee and Vanwives. Perfect combo! Will think of name.

That will be so fun to take the tiny house raft out for a weekend getaway. I was thinking about a name and thought of Jade (Ja for Jazmin and jade is a beautiful gem like a crystal). Or the Crysade. You probably noticed i like naming things with a combo of the couples name lol. But whatever name you call her will be perfect!

The time with you girls goes by to quickly. Can’t wait to see the finished floating tiny house.

I live on a boat and to avoid having to replace tools lost overboard, I ensure they are tethered, or for small items, attached by a line to a float. An empty water bottle suffices for a float. A powerful magnet and a long boat hook are good for the recovery of those items that do take a swim.

Great job! We live on a sailboat and love seeing all the boat names. We have a suggestion for you… S.S Cabin Fever Don’t forget to have a boat naming ceremony!

yes...Ithink your tiny house is looking awesome....You 2 are something else...Theres nothing you girls will not tackle....Stay safe you all and see you on the next one....Love to you all.

Need to calk around the bottom outside and probably inside to keep water from seeping under, and getting in your house.

You two never cease to amaze me and to make me laugh. Best idea ever!

The Raft is looking so good, will you be naming it The Pack raft? you girls are the most creative in everything you do. this is why I love watching you.

Love the tiny raft cabin, what great idea and what a satisfying job to do 🙌 I imagine staying there would be very cosy, like a gentle hug, it would feel safe and calming 😊 Good job yet again you two, can’t wait to see it finished 👍

I absolutely love the floating tiny house. You guys keep me amazed every video. ❤

There are so many great names suggested, you will definitely find the right one. I was thinking while watching, as I have before, editing your videos must be so much fun. It is tedious and frustrating at times but you young ladies must make it fun with lots of laughs, and a bit of wine, "We did that"! "I can't believe YOU did that"! "I didn't do that, yes YOU did"!!!!!! ❤❤

Oh my gosh!!! Why does the algorithm not give you more views. You guys are my favorite. You keep building things that I have only dreamed of building. So freaking cool!!! I'm just imagining being rocked to sleep inside that cabin.

That little house is going to be amazing. God Bless from your Canadian Friend.

You guys are chock full of ingenious ideas, now this, Floatcasa.

I believe in you because when you don’t get it absolutely right, you fix it! And! You never pretend you are perfect at any project you tackle. You have developed a huge base of home renovation and off grid living knowledge while remaining humble. You ladies have my admiration.

What a fun project to enjoy my morning coffee with!

"The Pack Shack". Can't wait to see the final episode!!

Yes, name it The Pack House!

I love the shout out to the Perkins Brothers. I quite often point people in their direction if they are trying to build something. Watching them is fascinating.

I guess one of the advantages to having a floating home is no lawn to mow.

Whaaaa?!?! You ladies are Superwomen! Can’t wait to see the finished project! Love y’all!

If it's rats that's eating them, buy some jiffy honey flavor cornbread mix and use a box with half that baking soda dry. Put out and they eat and expire. They can't burp/ fart so this actually works! Has to be the honey flavor.

You beautiful ladies make my Sunday morning so enjoyable. YES, that includes Bella & Izzy too 😄 Your raft is coming together so well. It was fun seeing Crystal a bit queasy; it reminds me being on a cruise ship so many years ago 🤢 Can't wait to see the rest of the build. (and like you, I'm so happy for Tal & Mads too) Love all 4 of you and look forward to the rest of the story. Bernie ❤

Those Perkins Brother are so awesome! Eric Jamie as well Jay & Ray are so entertaining !

I believe you can do anything you choose to do. You guys have so many skills. I love watching you guys and surprise us with new projects!❤️❤️🐶🐾🐾❤️

My dad was a carpenter & I love your builds👍 Happy memories for me & I really enjoy your videos.

What a perfect idea to build a tiny house on the party barge !!!! I love it !! Even more is the fact that I love watching you 2 doing your stuff under the watchful eyes of the world famous Bella and Izzy. I love it when they do their inspection of everything. I trust you girls to come up with the perfect name !!! As usual another wonderful video !!!! Peace and love from Salem, Oregon. PAWS UP FOREVER !!!!!!

Wow girls! One surprise after another. Make me want to book a flight just to come and see the floating cabin. Can't wait for the reveal...🇦🇺💗😀😛

You two never cease to amaze me. You make my Sundays. I’m not sure I could sleep out on the lake, but I can’t wait to see your first night on the lake.

YAAAAAAY!!! I Missed U last Sunday. Phil 😼😾was grumpy all day. He NEEDS his Pack Time 🐾. Have a great week! XOXO 💋 Phil & Mo❤

This is so clever,and well designed...you are getting lots of great advice from followers,peers.Kudos and much respect.

I feel like I am watching the ghosts of "Fried Green Tomatoes", which is an absolute thrill for me, as this show is so Canadian I could die. Hugs.

You guys make the coolest stuff! Living your best lives!

Love this new project, If I may suggest a name, it will be The IzzyBella Raft in honor of those 2 daughters of yours ❤

Looking good. I did notice that your driver's seat looks directly at the cabin so I'm guessing you plan to move it so you can see where you are going. 😁

I was away from RU-vid for a while and coming back and see you building again it’s awesome!!! ❤❤

You guys are so expert builders by now. Perfect little cabin on the water. Can't wait for the next video.🏠💜💚💛❤️🧡

Bella and Izzy have correct ruff! ruff! ruff! Thank you Pack for Sharing... That floating Deck is going to be the spot this Summer!

What a cool idea, I'd call it "The Pack Shack"😅

god how confident and fast you are now days with all your construction how far you two have come !!!

Great job ladies. Take care and be safe.

A bed with a canopy would be cool, instead of cabin. It could have rainproof top with net siding for bugs. Optional detachable tarp siding could be stored under bed. This would open deck space and make it easier to navigate & explore.

NGL, instant staying there is now on my bucket list. This is so sick! Good work! 😂😂😂 Jazzz @ 3:17 just a little hangry. Normally the other way around too which makes it funnier. Kinda liking The Pack Raft/Shack

The Rosie P (Rosie the raft plus the pirate nod). Love it

You guys are so much fun. In the corners of the framed walls, you should put double 2x4s so you have more nailing surface and stronger corners.

Love it!! How about the Floating Fancy Nancy? My wife and I just bought a mint-condition Westy. Time for a road trip from the west coast of BC to ...wherever your floating cabin is! Yeah!!! Well done, gals! You are inspiring!

Still blowing us away - too cool!! Also, we have a good name for it - Tal & Mads’ honeymoon suite!!!

Are you kidding me of course we believe in you both !! You two are the hardest workers I’ve ever enjoyed watching I know you’re always thinking of the next fun project and you tackle it how exciting to see this build.

Question...before you added the cabin, you had a clear view to stear the raft from the captain seat. How are you going to know where you're going now that the cabin blocks your view?

This is a fabulous idea. Once you renovate the other cabin, you will have an amazing holiday destination. A very smart business move. Along with your existing home and your new Mexico project, you are creating quite a portfolio of real estate. I'm very proud of both of you.😊

Ladies I love this idea! My husband and I try to go to Canada every year. I would love to stay in that floating tiny home. We are retired now and live on a fixed income so no fees is amazing! We both love the water and wish we could afford a small place on the water to go to for a week or more at a time! You are amazing!!! What a wonderful idea!!!

Perfect place to enjoy the summer, falling asleep to the gentle rock of the waves is a great thing to do. great job!! The sailor in me says be mindful of where you put the weight on your raft I don't you want to list to one side. Im sure you will figure it out!!

Oh wow I was not expecting a Perkins brothers mention- they are easily my top 5 channels to watch!!

I am so impressed with you guys. You have come so far. If I were your parents I would be so proud of you both.

Amazing, a great idea, and you never fail to impress!! Thanks and happy Sunday!! Casa Agua is my suggestion.

fyi I believe the screws go in the top of the ridges for the roofing steel, and in the shallow section for the walls. Also a steel cutting blade on the circular saw is much easier to cut it, turning it over for a flat surface (just make sure you wipe off any shavings) You can also cut multiple sheets at once clamping it.

Casa Pirata 🏴‍☠️ (Pirate House) Casa Barco (Boathouse) The Pack Shack (Some else’s that has my vote) You guys are amazing at life! Did I hear something last week about solar power? Also, what’s the deepest water you can anchor in? Have you considered a telescope? Mighty fine view of the stars/constellations from a lake.

Fabulous!!! Just watched some remodels of Tiny House Boats along the Tennessee River! How cool!!! 😎 jasmine good save on climbing the ladder , thought for sure you were going backwards into the water!!!💦 lol

There is nothing that you ladies can't do! Just love you two and love watching everything that you accomplish. Can't wait for the next video!❤️❤️👍👍

I love this project SO MUCH!! And I would TOTALLY stay a night there if I could. You ladies are unstoppable, I love all that you do!!🙌❤

❤ So cool! Maybe add a gutter to protect the captain, if you get caught out in the rain! I love this build. I would definitely sleep on it!

Love that you guys watch Perkins Builder Brothers. I watch all of their stuff, along with yours, for motivation on my cabin build.

Wow! Incredible girls, I absolutely love your floating tiny house, a great vanwives retreat 😊

Crystal and Jasmine, I just love how you get a vision and go for it. I think you should name the houseboat “Flo” as in it Floats and Flows on the water❣️ 😁

The Pack Raft Shack…so adorable!

The tiny floater😁 I love the way you two get along. And yes, I would definitely spend a night, or week in that cabin.

Happy Sunday ladies ! ☀️🐾 love your idea if naming it The Pack Shack

Good lookin' tiny cabin ya'll. Can't wait for the finishing touches.

I just adore you two gals. Every Sunday you two just amaze me with all you do. I can’t wait for next Sunday to see how far the mini cabin has come along. Sending you lots of Hugs & Love from Michigan. 🥰 May your week be filled with abundant blessings.

Perkins Builder Brothers are the best!!!! Love those guys!!!!!!💥💥💥💥☄️☄️☄️☄️🔥🔥🔥🔥

You girls are amazing not many females would even attempt what you guys are doing! As for the second cabin I'd put the stairs at the back of the cabin (inside) so they start on the back right going up to the left, then put joists to fill in the area just above the front door so you have much more room upstairs you could very easily get 2 bedrooms and a bathroom up there, u might have to do a dormer window or 2 but you girls should have that in the bag! Keep up the good work 👏

What an awesome project! You could call your tiny houseboat The Bluenoser 🤣🤣

Y’all are amazing! This little floating cabin is so cool! Love watching all your builds, but this one is my favorite.