I wouldn't wish all the pain of restoring this boat on you, but I love watching you restore these boats. You did such immaculate work on "Mountain Mist". Here's hoping you find the right project and put that Tula's Midas touch on it!
Fixing up old boats is what originally made me subscribe to tulas endless summer. I'm still a subscriber but haven't viewed a video since you sold the trawler. So I would enjoy seeing more old boats.
As a retired commercial fisherman I can't believe that "hull" hasn't sold! There's a bare hull 50' for sale for $350,000 online. Buy it, take a chain saw to that house and all that wood and rebuild the engines, slap a plywood fiberglass deck on her and go pull some pots.
I am an old man now, but when I was a kid my father and uncle bought and refurbished smaller wooden cabin cruisers in SoCal as weekend/afterwork projects. Chris Craft, Owens, etc. It was a lot of work. I spent many summer sanding mahogany and teak decks etc in a boatyard. I can see the attraction to this kind of work, but you have to love doing it. When you did your Trawler it stirred a lot of memories. I have done several cars over the years, only a couple of small ski boats...jet drive hot rods. You did a great job on your Trawler, and a very good evaluation of this boat. Billy seeking out the rot and the line of submergence was dead on. You can really step in a mess if all the wiring and electronics have been subjected to salt water. I see Billy's point in the possibilities, and Sierra's take is valid as well. I think this boat would have a real price tag of about 200k by the time you did the work, paid the yard fees, did the engine rebuilds, pulled the transmissions and freshened, fuel tanks cleaned and tested, generator (s) , etc etc. I think walking away was the right move. I would love to see more of your "boat hunting" trips.
Honestly I want to see you guys rebuild another boat, the catamaran has been boring, it is a brand new boat, I have really enjoyed watching you all do the restorations.
Then subscribe to a boat restoring channel or do one yourself. They are fine on the new cat. No one says you have to watch it, so just click off and move on.
@@podocrypto6072 Dude, it is just a bit of feedback not a dick, you don't have to take it so hard! I have greatly enjoyed what Billy and Sierra have done over the years, I am truly happy for the success they have had. I just don't find the new boat particularly interesting, not that there is anything wrong with it. It is just that they are incredibly good at fixing up boats, they are very real about it and that is what has brought me to their channel and I would much like to see more of it.
@@RenegadeADV Have you ever rehabbed an old boat? I have! It's a PITA and extremely hard work!!! They did it though and finished the project, which many would not be able to finish a project like that. So they now have a new boat, so they can go enjoy their lives they dreamt about, and have fun adventures, which brought me back to the channel when they had their 1st cat in the Bahamas. So they don't need some cruddy boat project to create content, THEY are the content! So follow their journey or go find other boat rehab projects to follow. For me and many here, we'd rather see them explore the entire Caribbean and beyond, rather than fix up an old turd like this one in the vid, over the next few years, costing them tens of thousands of $$$ and grueling hard work, only to end up with an old polished turd of a boat! Take a look at their last trawler project, with the cost involved and all their hard work and living expenses to do so, with both of them doing it full time, they only made what they could work full time at some easy job making minimum wage, without all the hassle, sweat, breathing all the dust, paint and fiberglass into all hours of the night with sore muscles. It's just worth it to create good content, when they already have a beautiful starship that will take them to the next level financially with Great content they can create with it.
@@podocrypto6072 I've worked on everything from a 8' rubber dinghy all the way up to a US Navy aircraft carrier, I have owned a couple boats myself, currently have a wonderful Spencer 42 that I have done an extensive refit and upgrade to that I sailed to Alaska last year. Now I am doing some more work to it and gonna take her across the Pacific and probably eventually on to Europe. Assuming I don't buy the other project boat I am looking at right now and go work on that.
Your resourcefulness in acquiring a trawler for just $1 is truly remarkable! This demonstrates your ability to make the most out of limited resources and turn challenges into opportunities. Your ingenuity is an inspiration to all who aspire to achieve their dreams against all odds. And I Am Floating Village Life
Redid my 53' Hatteras, but was only in my early 50s than. not sure have that much drive now, as it is a lot of work to bring one back.. But as you said you have to love the boat to get you thru all the why did I get myself into this days.
Love the variety you guys provide on your channel! I follow several other sailing channels and enjoy them but it’s a lot of the same thing with them. Have really enjoyed the combination of boat work and adventuring!
Just fix it up good enough to turn it. No need to go full "Mountain Mist" which was beautiful BTW. Get a diesel engine hack to get the three engines running. Would be easier if the engines were pickled after raising but not necessary. Put a couple ozone generators inside for a week, then clean it up and flip it from there. That's a minimal investment to make it operational (not new engines, just running), and clean. Get rid of the mold and mildew. That would sell to someone who wants a lesser of a project they can handle. That could be profitable.
That boat would be good for a Maine lobsterman who could bring it up and haul it to his barn. He could pull the main engines and rebuild them in the off season over winter while stripping the trawler back to a working vessel. It's a lot easier to get rid of stuff than it is to clean and rebuild all that interior space. He could turn it into a split wheel house open back deck. A good sawzall and some know how, she'll be on the banks fishing within a season.
I am very happy in your new project. You were born for these project. I am happy for you about your Catamaran but old trawler is a style of life. You know this segment better than anybody. Go forward !!!!
Go sailing! I noticed the dad's did not volunteer to dive in and help, LOL. Maybe if all four of you tackled it, it could make sense. One note about the mold on the wood. That is VERY hard to get off! I have found that NO amount of sanding will get rid of it. Once it gets under the finish, it is in there for good. If you want it to look nice, you have to start over, which would be a huge job on that boat.
I love this video where on your down time you can do videos like this where you look at old boats and analyzed the potential of a rebuild. You guys are so experienced on rebuilding old boats
Enjoyed coming along and also enjoyed listening to your discussion about the realities of taking on a project like this. Please keep doing these types of videos, especially while your Cat is on the hard.
Interesting to see that boat, but agree - big engines submerged = big $$. Also the soft sounding decks then all the electrics, you're into huge money, and enormous amounts of work. Good one to dodge I think..
I personally enjoy your unfiltered sailing excursions. This was fun to watch. I certainly wouldn’t want to tackle it. Reminded me of parlay when Colin got his boat out from the hurricane damaged and it had sunk. if you found somebody that was going to live on it full-time and dock it in Sausalito Francisco, Florida it would be a cool boat for someone. But trying to flip it you’re looking for a needle in a haystack that’s interested. In the meantime you’re paying for it to be docked somewhere. Plus it had that funky layout. I got offered a whole business for a dollar once. After looking into it, it definitely was not worth it even for a dollar. Sierra, you’re absolutely right when she start looking at all the different factors. It changes the amounts and changes the whole game. And unless you have somebody as knowledgeable as Billy, you’d be in deep Doodoo. With all that said, I really enjoyed the ride along and talking it all out afterwards I found it very interesting. So thank you.
You two have done the work to get where you are. If you really look at it, the time you put into the projects you have tackled isn't as important as the rewards in your life they generated. Life is about following your dreams when you can. As long as you get where you are going, the time is well spent. In my opinion lol.
I think I now need a second shower this morning from watching you two walk around in that boat. I would love to see you two maybe build your next boat when that time comes.
I did like it, I am just OCD and have a thing about dirt, grime, mold, and that kind of stuff. Yeah, the only way I could redo a boat is if I paid someone to do all the dirty work. I can build furniture and stuff, but not dig into the crud you get into.
Thanks so much for the walk-through and inspection! I usually pay a professional to do that, and I would recommend that if someone was looking to buy this boat, they still get a professional inspection. For example, those engines might not be in as bad of shape as you think. If the engines weren't running when they were submerged in water, there's a chance that just draining the oil and transmission fluids, adding fresh fuel, and replacing the battery might be all that's needed to get them running again.
Speaking of projects, what’s the plan for Tula? Having watched from the very beginning I am looking forward to seeing you two restore her to the glory she deserves. 💓
What does it need? 1. Rebuild engines and transmissions, 2. Rebuild/replace generator, 3. rewire boat, 4. all new cushions and fabrics, 5. rebuild wet decks. Depending on how the steering is set up you might also need to rebuild the steering. And on and on as you find more stuff that requires rebuild/replacement. I think that you are looking at a lot more than a $100K project. Heck yard time alone could easily run $10K-$20K depending on where you did the work. Even if I was younger, I would never take this sort of project on, particularly for what is likely a one off boat. Furthermore, if you took the project on with the intention of reselling at a profit - forget it.
17:57 I suspect that as it's a working boat hull it's a solid glass hull and decks.. just the framing beneath is ..either open structure or may have warped ... A multi meter for metal and studs and damp would help and tapping a couple of transects of the exposed cabin deck. A broom stale gives consistent results and allows you to do it standing. Mobile Phones with Flir/ Thermal imaging can also reveal what's underneath as well like when condensate forms on a car bonnet or roof and shows the frame.
If I were 30 something, if I were a diesel mechanic, a marine plumber, a marine electrician and a marine carpenter, or had partners with some of these skills, and if I had 100K in the bank, this could be an interesting project provided that the price of sale at the end would justify the year or two of work necessary. One would need access to a lot of machinery. What's the market for a used boat of this type, even if you changed the interior layout while you had it apart? BTW, it is possible to kill the mold with an ozone generator, but it would require tenting the boat completely and everything would have to be washed afterward. Ozone generators can be rented. It was a pleasure watching you think this through out loud and on camera. Budapeter
From reading the comments, I would say that most folk's would like to see another resto trawler project. 🙏👍🌟⚓⛵💌 and besides you two are so good at it, i.e: Mountain Mist....
I would like to see and hear your thoughts when looking at and considering project boats. That is something I would be interested in because that is probably the only way I could afford a live aboard cruising boat. Thanks for sharing your adventurers with us .
I did enjoy watching. Yes would like to see more of yall going and checking out rebuilds. I do enjoy your content anyway. But i loved watching mountain mist restore.
Most people don't realize that a 57-foot boat is nearly three times the volume of a 42-foot vessel. Although this one seems unusually cramped. Maybe because of its very heavy construction. As the saying goes if you don't fall in love with the boat on the first day, you never will.
I would love more “Boat” videos! I’ve never done anything like that but for some reason I do go look at them any chance I get, especially when I’m in a State with a Coast. I guess they’re like a Mystery Book into a past that we know nothing about. I actually prefer older Boats (Houses, too!) because to me, they have much more personality! There’s also always something they reveal to you, that new boats don’t……..🍀
I’ve known a couple of marine mechanics who’ve dealt with waterlogged engines a dozen times. If you can get it running right away, or fill it with oil right away, there’s a good chance it can be got running pretty easily. Of course it can go really bad just as easily.
Let’s goooooooo I thought since you got a brand new toy you wouldn’t restore another boat I’m soooooo excited!!!!! Can’t wait to see the progress love you guy you guy are real motivation for me getting my boat ready for the water
Yes! Keep sharing this type of content. However do not compromise your health or wealth trying to do a high risk restoration. Loved the Defever videos and the cruising on it. You guys rock!
Definitely an interesting video, thanks. Being somewhat familiar with the situation of buying and restoring boats, there are some things I could recommend. First of all, yes, it's a sweet deal. There is way more than 1$ in value on that boat, zero doubt. Like Billy said, the hull has a pretty good reputation, so chances are just that is worth it too. I would be less than hesitant to bet those engines will start right up. I've seen that happen before several times. Quick check around, new fluids and chances are they will run. I've seen a Mercedes after being submerged for a week, start up just like that, with absolutely nothing done to it, other than turn the key. This is a sweet deal, provided it suits you. The most important part of doing such a restoration is knowing what you want to do with it, all the way from not having it yet, to not having it any more. Most of the gain is in the hours you put in it, so like Billy said, this is a full time job, and maybe even more than that. I doubt you will spend more than a few grand on parts for those engines if you do all the work yourself, and also for the rest of the boat, DIY is the big money saver. After that the main cost will be storage and a place to work. So much so, that dragging her halfway across the country might pay for itself. Don't be discouraged by the mold. Just put the whole ship in a bag and thoroughly gas it. The rest is just cleaning up, lots more DIY and yes, most of it does clean up, off, out, or over. There is plenty on this boat that Sierra would throw out in a heart beat, that can be cleaned up to look so good even she wouldn't throw it out any more. For what I could see, it hasn't been plundered, and a lot of the hardware looks okay. So yeah,... sweet deal, but make sure you have a plan and have your life support generously covered. Provided you do have that covered, my cost estimate with full DIY is less than 60 grand, but clearly over 25, and it will take the famous and traditional 2 years.
What is up with the original Tula? I remember you bought her back last year. Where is she at? Does she have a refurb? Is she resold? Are family or friends sailing her?
This would be good for back to commercial conversion if there is a demand . Love this sort of video, always looking at boats and comparing listing to reality is what matters! Cheers Warren
Enjoyed this episode, would love to see you do another. However, if the end result isn’t what you want it’s a definite no-no. Wise decision, look forward to seeing a successful hunt.
I admit, I don't watch the new videos of your new boat but I never missed an episode of Mountain Mist. Something about bringing a boat back to life is extremely satisfying. The catamaran is just not the same. Sailing is too much work to just get where you're going 🙂 I was hoping this was going to be the start of a big rebuild. I hope one comes along for you (us).
low head room on engine room is a no no , imagine going from port side to starboard for an oil change.. no thanks. I once worked as port engineer servicing commercial vessels. I'd avoid this boat specially twin screws with dirty oily bilges.If you are young with limited funds lots of time you can do it, but in the end can you ever recover your expenses. rotten wood on boats is a big headache also. A more manageable size maybe a 42 footer, bigger boats are no longer appreciated, cost of marina storage , more fuel just don't make sense anymore, compared to a 23 -28 footer towing it home yourself and doing all the cleaning etc with no marina fees. Center consoles seem to be most popular now.
It needs Jet washed inside then bleached, but 2 John Expensive engines to rebuild, at 60K IF everything is OK. If the blocks dont need machine work. Its one heck of a gamble but interesting take us along more often 2x👍
I saw something a while back where someone said renovating a house was like building a house…with a house in the way 🤣 I can only imagine that is compounded when you’re having to crawl around a boat!
I think you should live the life that makes you happy! You have to live your dream, not someone else’s. You made a huge financial commitment in the catamaran with the dream of living, sailing and adventure on your new boat. If spending 14 hours a day sweating in the yard for a year isn’t part of your dream right now and runs contrary to your new purchase - most of us will understand. I have no doubt a restoration project is somewhere in the future. On your time line. Enjoy your new boat! I would!
Loved the video and the thoughts behind your choices. I think that boat would be an awesome "looper" boat with the right remodel for a single couple with a doggo. 5' draft maybe too much?
That would be a major project boat to flip. I think you are correct if a person was looking for such a boat it may be worth it? But would love to see more of this type of content enjoy seeing project boats. Thanks for all the great content you send our way.
If you do find the right trawler, would you consider doing an electric/ diesel electric drive conversion? As battery capacity and solar panels improve it seems like it would be a great fit for a trawler.
I looked at that same boat when they wanted like $10-15k, felt it was too much for me to take on, alone and while working out of state at the time. They told me HGTV was looking to buy it. So be on the look out for a new HGTV produced show where they flip boats instead of houses. Tried to get some friends and father to partner but some people are afraid of these types of “investments” but I can guarantee you once that HGTV boat flipping show comes out, everyone that can’t afford to flip houses is going to try to flip boats and this market of $1-100 boats will be gone forever.
I haven’t heard about that , but I certainly hope it doesn’t happen after some of the stories that I guess everyone heard about the lawsuits and the homes that never got finished , or only enough for the film crews to come out & then everyone sort of disappeared…..it attracts unsavory people and gives a bad reputation to anyone who flips houses more because they enjoy it than because they’re trying to get rich or scam people. And it does make ALL the great deals disappear or make them much harder to find & harder to sell… I flip houses, much the same way they do the boats, I live in the house and work on it 2-3 years, sell it and find another one. I’ve done over 8, learned a lot , met some really neat people & it’s enabled me to live in some places that were “different”, but the great deals are getting harder to find because of HGTV making it seem cheaper & different than it really is.
You should of seen if there was water in the internals of all the motors , camera inspection, how many soft spots ? It seems like there are a lot of skepticism, a lot could be cleaned and reusable, it doesn’t need to be a rush job you are young and at $1 buck , I would think finding some where to dry dock it could be a large problem buying a chunk of property to haul it up on and putting up a shed with power or even solar , if I was young I would definitely consider doing it , but I’m so old when I fart dust comes out 😄
It would be cool if you took on a Hobie Cat or something like that. I’m doing one now, but you two are much more experienced and knowledgeable. I’d love to see how you would take on soft hulls and stuff.
That's a hard nope! "If" a guy was a retired diesel mechanic with a place to work on it and loved sport fishing it might be a great project to get him off the couch. He could do all of the high $$$ work and pay a crew to handle the cleaning and interior refurbish he might have something. Pull the engines, get em in a workshop and go through them while others are handling the interior and any fiberglass. Fresh electrical, fresh instruments, this is the only way it could work in my mind.
I wouldn't wish all the pain of restoring this boat on you, but I love watching you restore these boats. You did such immaculate work on "Mountain Mist". Here's hoping you find the right project and put that Tula's Midas touch on it!
Fixing up old boats is what originally made me subscribe to tulas endless summer. I'm still a subscriber but haven't viewed a video since you sold the trawler. So I would enjoy seeing more old boats.
"Mountain Mist" was such a beautiful trawler.
It made you want it, from the beginning!!
Run, don't walk. It's an odd ball. These are fun to look at, please keep doing videos like this!!
As a retired commercial fisherman I can't believe that "hull" hasn't sold! There's a bare hull 50' for sale for $350,000 online. Buy it, take a chain saw to that house and all that wood and rebuild the engines, slap a plywood fiberglass deck on her and go pull some pots.
this is exactly right. Take out the interior "recreation boat" stuff. Start over. Make it a work boat.
I would sell the parts
I am an old man now, but when I was a kid my father and uncle bought and refurbished smaller wooden cabin cruisers in SoCal as weekend/afterwork projects. Chris Craft, Owens, etc. It was a lot of work. I spent many summer sanding mahogany and teak decks etc in a boatyard. I can see the attraction to this kind of work, but you have to love doing it. When you did your Trawler it stirred a lot of memories. I have done several cars over the years, only a couple of small ski boats...jet drive hot rods.
You did a great job on your Trawler, and a very good evaluation of this boat.
Billy seeking out the rot and the line of submergence was dead on. You can really step in a mess if all the wiring and electronics have been subjected to salt water. I see Billy's point in the possibilities, and Sierra's take is valid as well. I think this boat would have a real price tag of about 200k by the time you did the work, paid the yard fees, did the engine rebuilds, pulled the transmissions and freshened, fuel tanks cleaned and tested, generator (s) , etc etc.
I think walking away was the right move. I would love to see more of your "boat hunting" trips.
Honestly I want to see you guys rebuild another boat, the catamaran has been boring, it is a brand new boat, I have really enjoyed watching you all do the restorations.
Then subscribe to a boat restoring channel or do one yourself. They are fine on the new cat. No one says you have to watch it, so just click off and move on.
@@podocrypto6072 Dude, it is just a bit of feedback not a dick, you don't have to take it so hard!
I have greatly enjoyed what Billy and Sierra have done over the years, I am truly happy for the success they have had. I just don't find the new boat particularly interesting, not that there is anything wrong with it. It is just that they are incredibly good at fixing up boats, they are very real about it and that is what has brought me to their channel and I would much like to see more of it.
@@RenegadeADV Have you ever rehabbed an old boat? I have! It's a PITA and extremely hard work!!! They did it though and finished the project, which many would not be able to finish a project like that. So they now have a new boat, so they can go enjoy their lives they dreamt about, and have fun adventures, which brought me back to the channel when they had their 1st cat in the Bahamas. So they don't need some cruddy boat project to create content, THEY are the content! So follow their journey or go find other boat rehab projects to follow. For me and many here, we'd rather see them explore the entire Caribbean and beyond, rather than fix up an old turd like this one in the vid, over the next few years, costing them tens of thousands of $$$ and grueling hard work, only to end up with an old polished turd of a boat! Take a look at their last trawler project, with the cost involved and all their hard work and living expenses to do so, with both of them doing it full time, they only made what they could work full time at some easy job making minimum wage, without all the hassle, sweat, breathing all the dust, paint and fiberglass into all hours of the night with sore muscles. It's just worth it to create good content, when they already have a beautiful starship that will take them to the next level financially with Great content they can create with it.
@@podocrypto6072 I've worked on everything from a 8' rubber dinghy all the way up to a US Navy aircraft carrier, I have owned a couple boats myself, currently have a wonderful Spencer 42 that I have done an extensive refit and upgrade to that I sailed to Alaska last year.
Now I am doing some more work to it and gonna take her across the Pacific and probably eventually on to Europe.
Assuming I don't buy the other project boat I am looking at right now and go work on that.
@@podocrypto6072 chill out bro! We just giving suggestions! That’s what the subscribers do!
Thanks for taking us along. Would love to see you two restore another boat in the future. Stay safe out there!
Loved the "Evaluation" video!....Yes! more of these, in the future. Please!!!
I second that, very informative coming from your high level of experience
@@dennisnunn2244 .....ditto!....
Your resourcefulness in acquiring a trawler for just $1 is truly remarkable! This demonstrates your ability to make the most out of limited resources and turn challenges into opportunities. Your ingenuity is an inspiration to all who aspire to achieve their dreams against all odds.
And I Am Floating Village Life
Redid my 53' Hatteras, but was only in my early 50s than. not sure have that much drive now, as it is a lot of work to bring one back.. But as you said you have to love the boat to get you thru all the why did I get myself into this days.
Love the variety you guys provide on your channel! I follow several other sailing channels and enjoy them but it’s a lot of the same thing with them. Have really enjoyed the combination of boat work and adventuring!
Hi Tula, that's a NO brainer. There's emotion and there is also reality. Safe travels!
Not no, but he'll no! Your health is far more important. I loved the Mountain Mist series, especially crusing the NW.
Thanks for sharing.🐠
Just fix it up good enough to turn it. No need to go full "Mountain Mist" which was beautiful BTW. Get a diesel engine hack to get the three engines running. Would be easier if the engines were pickled after raising but not necessary. Put a couple ozone generators inside for a week, then clean it up and flip it from there. That's a minimal investment to make it operational (not new engines, just running), and clean. Get rid of the mold and mildew. That would sell to someone who wants a lesser of a project they can handle. That could be profitable.
That boat would be good for a Maine lobsterman who could bring it up and haul it to his barn. He could pull the main engines and rebuild them in the off season over winter while stripping the trawler back to a working vessel. It's a lot easier to get rid of stuff than it is to clean and rebuild all that interior space. He could turn it into a split wheel house open back deck. A good sawzall and some know how, she'll be on the banks fishing within a season.
Ok, this one was a pass. But there has to be a new project boat soon. You want it. We want it. There is no denying :D
I am very happy in your new project. You were born for these project. I am happy for you about your Catamaran but old trawler is a style of life. You know this segment better than anybody. Go forward !!!!
It was very fun to come along with you as y'all explored possibilities!
Go sailing! I noticed the dad's did not volunteer to dive in and help, LOL. Maybe if all four of you tackled it, it could make sense. One note about the mold on the wood. That is VERY hard to get off! I have found that NO amount of sanding will get rid of it. Once it gets under the finish, it is in there for good. If you want it to look nice, you have to start over, which would be a huge job on that boat.
I was worried about this one. But cool to see how you approach it. No one works harder than you two. Love to see more.
I love this video where on your down time you can do videos like this where you look at old boats and analyzed the potential of a rebuild. You guys are so experienced on rebuilding old boats
Yeah, I do like that topic of boat projects. I still love sailing the Bahamas best but mix it up! Thanks! You guys are great!
2:38 Look on the fridge, that's your waterline. Past the fridge, to the helm station, look under the windows, you'll see the waterline.
Hand raised!! I liked going along the for the review. I was a little surprised over the amount time you spent in the enclosed molded areas.
Enjoyed coming along and also enjoyed listening to your discussion about the realities of taking on a project like this. Please keep doing these types of videos, especially while your Cat is on the hard.
Interesting to see that boat, but agree - big engines submerged = big $$. Also the soft sounding decks then all the electrics, you're into huge money, and enormous amounts of work. Good one to dodge I think..
I personally enjoy your unfiltered sailing excursions. This was fun to watch. I certainly wouldn’t want to tackle it. Reminded me of parlay when Colin got his boat out from the hurricane damaged and it had sunk. if you found somebody that was going to live on it full-time and dock it in Sausalito Francisco, Florida it would be a cool boat for someone. But trying to flip it you’re looking for a needle in a haystack that’s interested. In the meantime you’re paying for it to be docked somewhere. Plus it had that funky layout. I got offered a whole business for a dollar once. After looking into it, it definitely was not worth it even for a dollar. Sierra, you’re absolutely right when she start looking at all the different factors. It changes the amounts and changes the whole game. And unless you have somebody as knowledgeable as Billy, you’d be in deep Doodoo.
With all that said, I really enjoyed the ride along and talking it all out afterwards I found it very interesting. So thank you.
You two have done the work to get where you are. If you really look at it, the time you put into the projects you have tackled isn't as important as the rewards in your life they generated. Life is about following your dreams when you can. As long as you get where you are going, the time is well spent. In my opinion lol.
I love these types of videos. Your last rebuild of the $100 boat. Inspired me also. Great videos guys.
It would be great to get a quick update from the owners of Mountain Mist even if only a few stills.
Yes good idea
I think I now need a second shower this morning from watching you two walk around in that boat. I would love to see you two maybe build your next boat when that time comes.
I did like it, I am just OCD and have a thing about dirt, grime, mold, and that kind of stuff. Yeah, the only way I could redo a boat is if I paid someone to do all the dirty work. I can build furniture and stuff, but not dig into the crud you get into.
Miss you guys! We don’t check n nearly enough since we left the water…but happy to see you guys killing it! Fair winds my friends!!!!
Thanks so much for the walk-through and inspection! I usually pay a professional to do that, and I would recommend that if someone was looking to buy this boat, they still get a professional inspection. For example, those engines might not be in as bad of shape as you think. If the engines weren't running when they were submerged in water, there's a chance that just draining the oil and transmission fluids, adding fresh fuel, and replacing the battery might be all that's needed to get them running again.
I absolutely love that you guys taken us along on this!! Wish you’d do this more often!!
These fish prints for Merch are the coolest thing, please keep doing them because I want one when I can do so, the timing is off right now.
Speaking of projects, what’s the plan for Tula? Having watched from the very beginning I am looking forward to seeing you two restore her to the glory she deserves. 💓
that would be a daunting task, to refurbish that trawler, time and money can fix anything. Loved the Mountian Myst Project
Look at that gorgeous Quirk-n-Bach coffee mug! This was a fun watch for us, as we shop for trawlers
I’m with ya, I love project boats. Two with my son and two of my own. His latest was a 42 Krogen. Such a great boat. Thanks for the walk through
Loved it... Maybe a video on how to find these kind of deals??❤
What does it need? 1. Rebuild engines and transmissions, 2. Rebuild/replace generator, 3. rewire boat, 4. all new cushions and fabrics, 5. rebuild wet decks. Depending on how the steering is set up you might also need to rebuild the steering. And on and on as you find more stuff that requires rebuild/replacement. I think that you are looking at a lot more than a $100K project. Heck yard time alone could easily run $10K-$20K depending on where you did the work. Even if I was younger, I would never take this sort of project on, particularly for what is likely a one off boat. Furthermore, if you took the project on with the intention of reselling at a profit - forget it.
would make a nice house conversion.
17:57 I suspect that as it's a working boat hull it's a solid glass hull and decks.. just the framing beneath is ..either open structure or may have warped ... A multi meter for metal and studs and damp would help and tapping a couple of transects of the exposed cabin deck. A broom stale gives consistent results and allows you to do it standing.
Mobile Phones with Flir/ Thermal imaging can also reveal what's underneath as well like when condensate forms on a car bonnet or roof and shows the frame.
Go for it. You are young and have the energy, and the time.
If I were 30 something, if I were a diesel mechanic, a marine plumber, a marine electrician and a marine carpenter, or had partners with some of these skills, and if I had 100K in the bank, this could be an interesting project provided that the price of sale at the end would justify the year or two of work necessary. One would need access to a lot of machinery. What's the market for a used boat of this type, even if you changed the interior layout while you had it apart? BTW, it is possible to kill the mold with an ozone generator, but it would require tenting the boat completely and everything would have to be washed afterward. Ozone generators can be rented. It was a pleasure watching you think this through out loud and on camera. Budapeter
From reading the comments, I would say that most folk's would like to see another resto trawler project. 🙏👍🌟⚓⛵💌 and besides you two are so good at it, i.e: Mountain Mist....
I would like to see and hear your thoughts when looking at and considering project boats.
That is something I would be interested in because that is probably the only way I could afford a live aboard cruising boat.
Thanks for sharing your adventurers with us .
I'd come back to watching the channel for this kinda thing
I did enjoy watching. Yes would like to see more of yall going and checking out rebuilds. I do enjoy your content anyway. But i loved watching mountain mist restore.
Are we gonna die from coming in here?😂. I would personally pass on this one, and continue to enjoy your beautiful boat. Take care guys.❤
Run!
Most people don't realize that a 57-foot boat is nearly three times the volume of a 42-foot vessel. Although this one seems unusually cramped. Maybe because of its very heavy construction. As the saying goes if you don't fall in love with the boat on the first day, you never will.
... love the insight you provide when considering a project boat ... thanks for bringing us along ...
I would love to come along anytime you guys check out these boats. I thought it was super interesting! Mountain Mist turned out awesome!
I would love more “Boat” videos! I’ve never done anything like that but for some reason I do go look at them any chance I get, especially when I’m in a State with a Coast. I guess they’re like a Mystery Book into a past that we know nothing about. I actually prefer older Boats (Houses, too!) because to me, they have much more personality! There’s also always something they reveal to you, that new boats don’t……..🍀
It's great to see what is out there and the thought process that goes into making the decision... Super helpful keep them coming!
I fixed a yanmar 3 cylinder 3 months under water ,new fuel cell clean fuel,replaced water pump,air filter done deal got it running in 5 hours magic
I’ve known a couple of marine mechanics who’ve dealt with waterlogged engines a dozen times. If you can get it running right away, or fill it with oil right away, there’s a good chance it can be got running pretty easily. Of course it can go really bad just as easily.
Thanks for the video. Yeah I would have to tear out everything, however I believe the engines can be saved.
Let’s goooooooo I thought since you got a brand new toy you wouldn’t restore another boat I’m soooooo excited!!!!! Can’t wait to see the progress love you guy you guy are real motivation for me getting my boat ready for the water
Yes! Keep sharing this type of content. However do not compromise your health or wealth trying to do a high risk restoration. Loved the Defever videos and the cruising on it. You guys rock!
Definitely an interesting video, thanks.
Being somewhat familiar with the situation of buying and restoring boats, there are some things I could recommend.
First of all, yes, it's a sweet deal. There is way more than 1$ in value on that boat, zero doubt. Like Billy said, the hull has a pretty good reputation, so chances are just that is worth it too. I would be less than hesitant to bet those engines will start right up. I've seen that happen before several times. Quick check around, new fluids and chances are they will run. I've seen a Mercedes after being submerged for a week, start up just like that, with absolutely nothing done to it, other than turn the key. This is a sweet deal, provided it suits you.
The most important part of doing such a restoration is knowing what you want to do with it, all the way from not having it yet, to not having it any more. Most of the gain is in the hours you put in it, so like Billy said, this is a full time job, and maybe even more than that. I doubt you will spend more than a few grand on parts for those engines if you do all the work yourself, and also for the rest of the boat, DIY is the big money saver. After that the main cost will be storage and a place to work. So much so, that dragging her halfway across the country might pay for itself. Don't be discouraged by the mold. Just put the whole ship in a bag and thoroughly gas it. The rest is just cleaning up, lots more DIY and yes, most of it does clean up, off, out, or over. There is plenty on this boat that Sierra would throw out in a heart beat, that can be cleaned up to look so good even she wouldn't throw it out any more. For what I could see, it hasn't been plundered, and a lot of the hardware looks okay. So yeah,... sweet deal, but make sure you have a plan and have your life support generously covered. Provided you do have that covered, my cost estimate with full DIY is less than 60 grand, but clearly over 25, and it will take the famous and traditional 2 years.
Once someone does restore it. How hard would it be to get insured, being a salvaged boat
What is up with the original Tula? I remember you bought her back last year. Where is she at? Does she have a refurb? Is she resold? Are family or friends sailing her?
This would be good for back to commercial conversion if there is a demand .
Love this sort of video, always looking at boats and comparing listing to reality is what matters!
Cheers Warren
I loved seeing your boat buying process and evaluation. I'd love to see more! You guys are an inspiration.
Enjoyed this episode, would love to see you do another. However, if the end result isn’t what you want it’s a definite no-no. Wise decision, look forward to seeing a successful hunt.
I admit, I don't watch the new videos of your new boat but I never missed an episode of Mountain Mist. Something about bringing a boat back to life is extremely satisfying. The catamaran is just not the same. Sailing is too much work to just get where you're going 🙂 I was hoping this was going to be the start of a big rebuild. I hope one comes along for you (us).
Yes bring the camera, interesting to see the different boats that need work.
You both look like you have passion in your eyes to take another boat project on.
low head room on engine room is a no no , imagine going from port side to starboard for an oil change.. no thanks. I once worked as port engineer servicing commercial vessels. I'd avoid this boat specially twin screws with dirty oily bilges.If you are young with limited funds lots of time you can do it, but in the end can you ever recover your expenses. rotten wood on boats is a big headache also. A more manageable size maybe a 42 footer, bigger boats are no longer appreciated, cost of marina storage , more fuel just don't make sense anymore, compared to a 23 -28 footer towing it home yourself and doing all the cleaning etc with no marina fees. Center consoles seem to be most popular now.
Thanks for taking us along on this review! It really looked like a big disaster! Good decision but would love to see more like this!😊
I enjoy looking at potential rebuilds. Great work!
It needs Jet washed inside then bleached, but 2 John Expensive engines to rebuild, at 60K IF everything is OK. If the blocks dont need machine work. Its one heck of a gamble but interesting take us along more often 2x👍
Yes!
Love seeing these type of videos!
I saw something a while back where someone said renovating a house was like building a house…with a house in the way 🤣 I can only imagine that is compounded when you’re having to crawl around a boat!
I think you should live the life that makes you happy! You have to live your dream, not someone else’s. You made a huge financial commitment in the catamaran with the dream of living, sailing and adventure on your new boat. If spending 14 hours a day sweating in the yard for a year isn’t part of your dream right now and runs contrary to your new purchase - most of us will understand. I have no doubt a restoration project is somewhere in the future. On your time line. Enjoy your new boat! I would!
Much appreciated thoughts of wisdom ... so a much much much better review-survey than anything from Learning the Lines and even Capt Q.
Loved the video and the thoughts behind your choices. I think that boat would be an awesome "looper" boat with the right remodel for a single couple with a doggo. 5' draft maybe too much?
It was fun to see how you look at project boats!
I would enjoy your new vessel spend as much time as you can on it! Just my opinion long time subscriber.
That would be a major project boat to flip. I think you are correct if a person was looking for such a boat it may be worth it? But would love to see more of this type of content enjoy seeing project boats. Thanks for all the great content you send our way.
1:42 a rubber hammer may. Work better than knuckles
This was a fun journey of prospective project boats.
If you do find the right trawler, would you consider doing an electric/ diesel electric drive conversion? As battery capacity and solar panels improve it seems like it would be a great fit for a trawler.
Definitely to throw in more vids like this. Fun as.
I looked at that same boat when they wanted like $10-15k, felt it was too much for me to take on, alone and while working out of state at the time. They told me HGTV was looking to buy it. So be on the look out for a new HGTV produced show where they flip boats instead of houses. Tried to get some friends and father to partner but some people are afraid of these types of “investments” but I can guarantee you once that HGTV boat flipping show comes out, everyone that can’t afford to flip houses is going to try to flip boats and this market of $1-100 boats will be gone forever.
I haven’t heard about that , but I certainly hope it doesn’t happen after some of the stories that I guess everyone heard about the lawsuits and the homes that never got finished , or only enough for the film crews to come out & then everyone sort of disappeared…..it attracts unsavory people and gives a bad reputation to anyone who flips houses more because they enjoy it than because they’re trying to get rich or scam people. And it does make ALL the great deals disappear or make them much harder to find & harder to sell… I flip houses, much the same way they do the boats, I live in the house and work on it 2-3 years, sell it and find another one. I’ve done over 8, learned a lot , met some really neat people & it’s enabled me to live in some places that were “different”, but the great deals are getting harder to find because of HGTV making it seem cheaper & different than it really is.
Many differrent specialist needed for boats and they are so busy it would take forever.
The commercial roots of that boat are what's holding it back with the living space.
Or vice versa, the interior living space is holding it back from being a work boat.
Maybe a dumb question but is it possible to put a sail on a trawler? Would it even be functional? Don't think I've ever seen one with a sail before.
Fun video. I'd love to see more inspections of potential gems.
Love this video and would love to see more. Thanks for bringing us along!
I love this type of content, so give us more! :) That said, I wouldn't touch that boat, simply based on the cramped engine room alone.
You can also use Ultra Violet lights to stop the progression of mold...
What is the time frame on rebuilding Tula
That was a fun video! Yes please do more when you are out and about looking!! :)
I like these boat tour videos. Keep 'em comin'.
You should of seen if there was water in the internals of all the motors , camera inspection, how many soft spots ? It seems like there are a lot of skepticism, a lot could be cleaned and reusable, it doesn’t need to be a rush job you are young and at $1 buck , I would think finding some where to dry dock it could be a large problem buying a chunk of property to haul it up on and putting up a shed with power or even solar , if I was young I would definitely consider doing it , but I’m so old when I fart dust comes out 😄
I enjoy looking at boats! Thanks for taking us along. Safe travels. ❤
Been there, done that, won't do it again. But good luck to you!
It would be cool if you took on a Hobie Cat or something like that. I’m doing one now, but you two are much more experienced and knowledgeable. I’d love to see how you would take on soft hulls and stuff.
That was fun checking out that boat .
That's a hard nope! "If" a guy was a retired diesel mechanic with a place to work on it and loved sport fishing it might be a great project to get him off the couch. He could do all of the high $$$ work and pay a crew to handle the cleaning and interior refurbish he might have something. Pull the engines, get em in a workshop and go through them while others are handling the interior and any fiberglass. Fresh electrical, fresh instruments, this is the only way it could work in my mind.