You did a great job restoring this boat! It's running great and looks beautiful. I did the same for my 17ft bass boat. It was rotting in my grandfather's yard as he was to old to fix it himself. I offered to take it home and give it some elbow grease, (and alot of extra $) but it was worth it. Looks and runs great now. I went to return it to him, and he had a signed title in his hand and said, "you'll use it more than me, but you have to take me fishing" great video
@@wildkatsailing if you even read my comment, I did alot more than power wash my bass boat, but I'm happy you decided to make a comment on my thread so you feel relevant. Enjoy your Troll
@@allan1062 I said the same thing when I read his stupid comment. I guess the saying "you are what you eat" really is true, what a serious DICK thing to say.
Just for future projects, RMR 86 Instant Mold Stain and Mildew remover is amazing and cleaned mold/mildew off of my boat in 30 seconds, literally!! vinyl, fiberglass, and even the fabric cuddy cabin ceiling! great stuff! and great job on this clean up!
I never can understand why people let things go like this. If the man he bough this from had cleaned or even paid to have somebody clean this up it would probably doubled his asking price.
My great uncle lived out in Chesapeake Bay in MD rest his soul. His boat had been sitting for years and looked a lot like this. I came over and cleaned the hell out of it and got it running. Never seen an old man so happy.
This gives me SSOOOO much hope! I picked up a 1989 24' Bayliner Ciera just yesterday, pulled it down to my son-in-law's property , and started the pressure -washing process. I'll be posting videos of the restoration process. Thanks, again. Great job!
@hhhk20 It's not the washing the dirt off but seeing thru the state it was in to realize that all it needed was a bloody good clean up. Most people who would look at a boat in its previous state could not see past the dirt they would fear that the damage was right into the core not just superficial and walk away from buying it.
Whether I would have left it where I saw it would depend on the price. For the right price, it could be a more involved restoration and I would still have purchased it. Obviously the way it looked he did not pay top dollar (at least I would hope not).
im a fellow repairer, im a but sick atm. your vids are giving me a new found taste for life. thank you young fella for your great vids. i really love them. your work looks the goods on my phone, tonight i shall watch one of your episodes on the big screen to see if your work is as good as what i think it is. thanks again.
Your work ethic is an inspiration. It looks as though you could use a wet/dry vacuum. 44mph is pretty good for a 22Ft boat. As Rick says, if you trim up (carefully) you might get 46mph out of it.
Good job! As an avid boater myself, it breaks my heart when I see an unappreciated boat, something that can be a true source of happiness!! Besides, this boat is now a classic! As far as I know, they don't make them anymore. Treat her well, enjoy it, boating can be tons of fun, my boat is my playmate, I don't know what I would have done without it. I love my vessel and I am sure you will yours, too!!! For many happy boating days to come!!! 😄👌👍Cheers 🍻
I own the same motor on a 22 open fisherman. Cap the oil feed and premix the oil in the gas. #1 reason the motor will blow. Oil pump can go anytime and you will not know in time and boom. I run mine oil rich and helps cool. Keep an eye on the impeller. It was eating them all the time. The old two strokes are hard to start sometimes, but once started they will stay started. No computers to leave you stranded. Loud and smokey, but bulletproof when maintained. Great pickup - she looks new now!!
Yep those oil tank systems are a major concern, 10% extra oil in the fuel tanks extends the life of the motor. Do a carby gasket rebuild every 2 years and it should be good for many years. I always sprayed my motor under the cowling everytime l used it using Lanospray ( Lanoline based ).
@Nissan Boi I sold it because it sat by the house the house for three years and didn't take it out.I became a tractor trailer driver and after work just too tired to take it out.
Well done! Pretty amazing how beautifully you brought her back. I'm doing this with a 1992 50' yacht right now. So much work. But if she ends up like yours... gold...
Wow that old 200hp Mercury is running hard and strong like they always do! With a good carb cleaning it may run even faster! Great job guys! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Really enjoyed it...great narration...little cabin cruiser. Can be slept in and the motor raised for avoiding stuff in shallow water...always thought that style was the coolest ! Great video man
@Woobie That is a fair argument for either very early in the morning, or very late in the evening. But say from 9AM to 5PM, even the police would stop by and simply ask them to remember they have neighbors and to be courteous, if they even stopped by at all. Or one of the officers would offer to buy it once they had it cleaned up and ready to go, LOL!!
I love how this video has sooo many views! It's like everyone is secretly wishing and thinking they could find something like this and turn it around super fast! You find some good stuff and know what you're doing!
I 2nd the carb kits, new impeller & lower unit oil. Also, those old 2 strokes,,,, don't even bother using the oil injection system because they tend to be very inconsistent and make it smoke more. Just pre-mix the gas and it will smoke a lot less. My friend has older Whaler with Twin Oceanpro's and he mechanic suggested the premix method. It is smoked ALOT less and the motors ran better. He had a large internal tank so for every 25 gallons he throws in a quart of 2 stroke oil (100:1). Just a thought.
@@G56AG this guy is a sarcastic lil prick .you can tell he is very jealous that he is sitting home down talking people on TH-cam. Some just need a life bad. . But I bet the owner of this boat can now sell it for double of what he paid .And this jealous prick knows it an .his negative opinions fuel his deep TH-cam depression
You can minimize exposure to mold by spraying it with a Biocide and letting it sit. If you attempt this in the future. Also spraying the upper carpet in the cabin with a Biocide let it soak then use a carpet cleaner with upholstery attachment to shampoo it out. Boat looks great. I have refurbished quite a few in my former career. From Mahogany to fiberglass a little elbow grease and polish and it will shine like a diamond in a goats A$$
@@meacomefeyou - Actually it's not mold, it is Lichen - big difference. Secondly, the mold has desiccated by being out in direct sunlight and isn't actively growing or producing spores. Once you start pressure washing, the "mold" isn't going airborne because it is in a wet state. Much different than the mold conditions inside a house.
This is such a satisfying video, that V6 Merc sounds lovely too 😍 gotta love a 2 stroke. Well done on the clean up. Live in the UK but have visited Florida several times
Best thing ive found for mold or anything you want clean including sidewalks..siding on house etc. .or anything you want to kill is....POOL SHOCK! ....great job!
I got a free boat earlier today!! It’s about the same as yours. We bought our neighbors vacant lot and they wanted to keep the camper, but decided to give up the boat. It needs cleaned up a lot, but it’s a decent boat. Bigger than our older boat
@@1OFGODSOWN it doesn't cost anything. It already has electric trim. He will actually save money by trimming up because less of the hull will be in the water, so less resistance equals less fuel.
A great find when you can find a boat that has probably never been abused, but it has been sadly neglected. The problems were mostly cosmetic so a bit of spit and polish goes a long way. You should mention what you paid for the orphan and what the value would be estimated at now. Take the engine cover to a good body shop that paints fiberglass and that motor will look new again. Finish up with some sandpaper, stain and marine varnish on all the wood trims and she will really make you proud.
Thank you for making those videos. There is so much good valuable information. It's very encouraging to see you do your magic and know that it's all doable. May I suggest you include a list of supplies especially the brands you use like deck paint etc... A huge fan. Thanks.
Could not believe how nice your boat looked you have a good eye to see through the dirt and l bet many people walked past it look what hard work got you Regards Steve London UK
I scored a 1987 27ft searay sundancer a few years back for 500 then had kids its been sitting for awhile just washed her last weekend and seeing this makes me want to go wash it again and really get going restoring it great video thanks for the motivation
growing up in a beach town in FL everyone I knew had a damn boat rotting away in their yard. usually only because the motor needed a $40 fix and they were too lazy to ever fix it. lots of gold laying around in peoples back yards rotting away
@Mateorl I live along the Texas gulf coast it is the same here, but when I ask to buy the boat they all claim that they will be fixing it soon and dont want to sell, or it doesnt have a title. You have to have a title in texas its imposible to get a lost title replaced.
Bleach isn't the best option for white gelcoat, as it is a heavy oxidizer. Soft Scrub and a soft bristled scrub brush head on a broom handle is the way to go. Then powerwash the Soft Scrub away. Great score on this vessel!
I can't believe how many decrepit boats are sitting around in Florida just waiting to be restored and sold back into the market for a great and well deserved profit. I love to see how you restore these old clunkers. I wish I lived there; I would be one of your customers. You fixed it; you know what's wrong with it, and this would make any purchase that much easier rather than buying a "pig in a poke"....
Idk much about boats but I feel like whoever sold this boat in the first place could have gotten way more money if they just cleaned it before selling it.
What a fantastic story ! Well done you Sir for finding a bargain, challenge and little gem all because someone else lost interest in the thing. Engine on the Mercury outboard is in superb nick and I love to hear and see stories of good finds like yours ......like diving on ship wrecks for lost treasure ! John
Been having great fun cleaning the driveway and sidewalk at my house with ours. I love the damn thing. Nothing so satisfying as seeing something come clean with a pressure washer.
That’s is so cool and you are so lucky! Having owned several boats in my life I can tell you that there could have been about 50 things to fix. 😆 Well maybe not 50. No wait yes 50. 😆 Or more 😆
No you use quicksilver carbon guard.. made by Mercury marine.. 20x better than sea foam. You will blow chunks of carbon off the cylinder walls thumb nail size. Works great on all motors.. trim your motor up when running you will hit 52.
Wow I am so impressed ..back from the dead ..i would hope you got a chance to show the seller what he could have done...that 200 really is a great engine ..pat yourself on the back..this was a miracle .
just came across your video, so nice that you were able to save such a nice boat. I've seen so many that weren't. just left to rot. I'll never understand why people will let cars,boats,campers, and motorcycles go to waste. if you can't restore it in a few years. let it go to someone that will.
I'll wager they come up all the time all across the country. The same for camping trailers and motorhomes. Such items are often under-used and owners are willing to make a deal but don't want to go to the bother (that's why they're under-used). We have a 32' motorhome that may get used once or twice a year.
That was an amazing achievement! Looked great on the water the only thing I’d suggest is trim the engine up a bit when at maximum to bring the nose down and keep it flat on the plane...
Amen to that sister . At the boat slip we rented the lady that was the owner said “ when you clean the picnic table it’ll take a while because her and another lady worked on it and had to scrub and scrub (it’s one of those white resin/fiberglass type tables). I walked out there with the good old Mr Clean magic eraser and was done it 10 minutes . Looked brand new .
@@beeallen-hine1421 I have boats and jet skis... in Alabama where I had a home , mold grows bad on the polyester..like magic...and in the desert..takes off dirt ...like magic!
You did a great job restoring this boat! It's running great and looks beautiful. I did the same for my 17ft bass boat. It was rotting in my grandfather's yard as he was to old to fix it himself. I offered to take it home and give it some elbow grease, (and alot of extra $) but it was worth it. Looks and runs great now. I went to return it to him, and he had a signed title in his hand and said, "you'll use it more than me, but you have to take me fishing" great video
power washing is not restoring, nice that you just wanted to talk about yourself though.
@@wildkatsailing if you even read my comment, I did alot more than power wash my bass boat, but I'm happy you decided to make a comment on my thread so you feel relevant. Enjoy your Troll
Michael Domino someone always has some stupid shit to say to the one who’s not bothering anyone
@@wildkatsailing WHAT'S THE MATTER, MAD BECAUSE HE MADE ALL THE MONEY AND YOU DIDN'T, DON'T BE A "little dick"!!
@@allan1062 I said the same thing when I read his stupid comment. I guess the saying "you are what you eat" really is true, what a serious DICK thing to say.
Just for future projects, RMR 86 Instant Mold Stain and Mildew remover is amazing and cleaned mold/mildew off of my boat in 30 seconds, literally!! vinyl, fiberglass, and even the fabric cuddy cabin ceiling! great stuff! and great job on this clean up!
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
Sometimes true.
I never can understand why people let things go like this. If the man he bough this from had cleaned or even paid to have somebody clean this up it would probably doubled his asking price.
😁
Man, you werent joking, under that motor cover, it looks almost new. Verry impressed.
My great uncle lived out in Chesapeake Bay in MD rest his soul. His boat had been sitting for years and looked a lot like this. I came over and cleaned the hell out of it and got it running. Never seen an old man so happy.
Awesome! What a great feeling!
This gives me SSOOOO much hope! I picked up a 1989 24' Bayliner Ciera just yesterday, pulled it down to my son-in-law's property , and started the pressure -washing process. I'll be posting videos of the restoration process. Thanks, again. Great job!
Great Video of great restore job!
I'm pretty sure I saw that boat smiling when ya"ll put it back in the water!
Man.. You have vision, I would had left it where you saw it. Great job, and a good inspiration to me.
Outstanding !!!!!!!!!!!!
@hhhk20 And risked fucking the outboard up.
@hhhk20 It's not the washing the dirt off but seeing thru the state it was in to realize that all it needed was a bloody good clean up. Most people who would look at a boat in its previous state could not see past the dirt they would fear that the damage was right into the core not just superficial and walk away from buying it.
Whether I would have left it where I saw it would depend on the price. For the right price, it could be a more involved restoration and I would still have purchased it. Obviously the way it looked he did not pay top dollar (at least I would hope not).
im a fellow repairer, im a but sick atm. your vids are giving me a new found taste for life. thank you young fella for your great vids. i really love them. your work looks the goods on my phone, tonight i shall watch one of your episodes on the big screen to see if your work is as good as what i think it is. thanks again.
It's hard to believe someone would let it go so much. Nice job bringing her back.
Wow!! Awesome clean-up job! A diamond in the rough... a little elbow grease and its now a GEM! CONGRATS!
I love seeing things like this being resurrected. Great job!
Also buy some linseed oil and load up a rag and wipe the wood down and it will look brand new ...Great job on the restoration.
On wood that badly weathered you need to use a cleaner and brightener on it before oiling.
Carefull with the soaked rags🔥!!!!!!!
Awesome. I love seeing a nice boat brought back from a state of decay into something beautiful and useful. Well done!
oh my god, what a beautiful boat, very pretty lines and creature comfort and speed.
Your work ethic is an inspiration. It looks as though you could use a wet/dry vacuum. 44mph is pretty good for a 22Ft boat. As Rick says, if you trim up (carefully) you might get 46mph out of it.
Good job brother. I cant figure out why there are so many dislikes. This is a very inspiring and well put together video.
Because they did not do it! Lol
Because it required effort .
Because he never explained how it was cleaned or what they used to do it
@@lindaaustin-morin7781 Elbow grease
because it is clickbait
GREAT,! You did a fantastic job. Thanks for sharing! Great drone shots!
damn it's amazing how good the motor looked considering the level of mold and moss growth there was on the shell
Good job! As an avid boater myself, it breaks my heart when I see an unappreciated boat, something that can be a true source of happiness!! Besides, this boat is now a classic! As far as I know, they don't make them anymore. Treat her well, enjoy it, boating can be tons of fun, my boat is my playmate, I don't know what I would have done without it. I love my vessel and I am sure you will yours, too!!! For many happy boating days to come!!! 😄👌👍Cheers 🍻
I own the same motor on a 22 open fisherman. Cap the oil feed and premix the oil in the gas. #1 reason the motor will blow. Oil pump can go anytime and you will not know in time and boom. I run mine oil rich and helps cool. Keep an eye on the impeller. It was eating them all the time. The old two strokes are hard to start sometimes, but once started they will stay started. No computers to leave you stranded. Loud and smokey, but bulletproof when maintained. Great pickup - she looks new now!!
Yep those oil tank systems are a major concern, 10% extra oil in the fuel tanks extends the life of the motor. Do a carby gasket rebuild every 2 years and it should be good for many years. I always sprayed my motor under the cowling everytime l used it using Lanospray ( Lanoline based ).
Looks great. Neat video , great drone footage
Reminds me of my 1997 Trophy.I washed it every time we took it out.I sold it man i really miss her.Have fun guys.
@Nissan Boi I sold it because it sat by the house the house for three years and didn't take it out.I became a tractor trailer driver and after work just too tired to take it out.
Well done! Pretty amazing how beautifully you brought her back. I'm doing this with a 1992 50' yacht right now. So much work. But if she ends up like yours... gold...
How is the yacht coming along?
@@sheepledtotheslaughter4917 Beautiful. All finished and am enjoying it. Thank you for asking.
Simply fantastic. Very well done. Thanks a lot for making taping editing uploading and sharing.
Nice job. It makes it even sweeter knowing you brought it back to life. Great job.
Wow that old 200hp Mercury is running hard and strong like they always do! With a good carb cleaning it may run even faster! Great job guys! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Really enjoyed it...great narration...little cabin cruiser. Can be slept in and the motor raised for avoiding stuff in shallow water...always thought that style was the coolest !
Great video man
Damn I’m your neighbor and wondered what y’all have been working on looks good
Dylan I hope he takes you out fishing with his boat . 👍😂
Woobie haha they don’t bother anyone just some guys fixing up a boat it’s a local thing
@@dylanmott869 someone complained in the neighborhood 🙄 it was short lived.
@Woobie That is a fair argument for either very early in the morning, or very late in the evening. But say from 9AM to 5PM, even the police would stop by and simply ask them to remember they have neighbors and to be courteous, if they even stopped by at all. Or one of the officers would offer to buy it once they had it cleaned up and ready to go, LOL!!
Woobie it’s Florida. This is a Tuesday in Florida. ☀️
Great job!!! Motivated me to do some of my own restoration. Love your passion!
At a boy! Amazing transformation dude. Looks beautiful!! Tight lines never stop brother!!!!
I hope your first big purchase was a good Sunbrella Boat cover after all your hard work. Great job, love it.
You did well! Sweet deal!! Thanks for Sharing, and not making it an hour and a half video.
Great job. Well done. Before your first start I was shouting "Change the impellor!!!!"
God bless that 6 cylinder 2 stroke
Damn. The boat looked like a complete refit and then it was basically just dirty. You, sir, are a lucky guy!
I love how this video has sooo many views!
It's like everyone is secretly wishing and thinking they could find something like this and turn it around super fast!
You find some good stuff and know what you're doing!
old 2 stroke... carb kits, always new water pump, new lower unit oil, good to go. Great Job great buy
AND GREAT JOB
I 2nd the carb kits, new impeller & lower unit oil. Also, those old 2 strokes,,,, don't even bother using the oil injection system because they tend to be very inconsistent and make it smoke more. Just pre-mix the gas and it will smoke a lot less. My friend has older Whaler with Twin Oceanpro's and he mechanic suggested the premix method. It is smoked ALOT less and the motors ran better. He had a large internal tank so for every 25 gallons he throws in a quart of 2 stroke oil (100:1). Just a thought.
Charles Borrelli or... take it to the dump and get a Suzuki 200 4 stroke instead
Amazing how well it cleaned up, a real Cinderella story for a boat.
He likely spread the mold that you cant see with your naked eye especially as it takes years to see mold grow in slow mo. Check his lungs later
Twenty yrs from now the question: How did you get boat mold in your lungs? LOL
@@G56AG this guy is a sarcastic lil prick .you can tell he is very jealous that he is sitting home down talking people on TH-cam. Some just need a life bad. . But I bet the owner of this boat can now sell it for double of what he paid .And this jealous prick knows it an .his negative opinions fuel his deep TH-cam depression
You can minimize exposure to mold by spraying it with a Biocide and letting it sit. If you attempt this in the future. Also spraying the upper carpet in the cabin with a Biocide let it soak then use a carpet cleaner with upholstery attachment to shampoo it out.
Boat looks great. I have refurbished quite a few in my former career. From Mahogany to fiberglass a little elbow grease and polish and it will shine like a diamond in a goats A$$
@@meacomefeyou - Actually it's not mold, it is Lichen - big difference. Secondly, the mold has desiccated by being out in direct sunlight and isn't actively growing or producing spores. Once you start pressure washing, the "mold" isn't going airborne because it is in a wet state. Much different than the mold conditions inside a house.
Great video from Trash to Treasure! a true share without 7 advertisements. a good promotional video for mercury!!
Cool story; I'd recommend you put some tung oil on all the wood pieces
teak oil?
@@BEERSnGEARS yeah. He means teak oil. Only thing is you got to reapply every couple weeks.
Are One put some poly on it and be done
@@rond3367 you could. Sand it down and refinish it.
Pretty sure he does mean tung oil, its an oil/varnish mix that you hardly ever have to reapply. It works wonders in applications like this
I'm needing one like this so I can get back out on the gulf and start fishing again! Blessings to you and your family man.
Awesome job man- its unbelievable how people treat boats and leave them to rot. You scored!
This is such a satisfying video, that V6 Merc sounds lovely too 😍 gotta love a 2 stroke. Well done on the clean up. Live in the UK but have visited Florida several times
The dislikes are all the lazy people that sold their dirty boats and then see how nice they can be with a little initiative.
Best thing ive found for mold or anything you want clean including sidewalks..siding on house etc. .or anything you want to kill is....POOL SHOCK! ....great job!
Wow ... nice job. I would have restored the engine cowl and replaced the decals as well as redid the teak wood on the boat.
Shoulda said “from mold to gold”
Thought the same
Literally boutta comment that but saw this
Misha Khazov
I don't get it!! ⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆
It’s spelt mould
@@phon9125 It's "spelt", ...SPELLED, and besides that, you're absolutely WRONG!! "Mold", is correct!
I got a free boat earlier today!! It’s about the same as yours.
We bought our neighbors vacant lot and they wanted to keep the camper, but decided to give up the boat. It needs cleaned up a lot, but it’s a decent boat. Bigger than our older boat
u can trim the motor up a little , and increase speed to 50 . I have the same rig ..cost me 35k in 99
Are these made by R&R boat works , solid looking boat ?
Rick Stout Is it worth the cost for a couple of miles an hour?
it don't cost nutin….jus push the trim tab button
Rick Stout wouldn’t you wanna go down to get more prop in the water??
@@1OFGODSOWN it doesn't cost anything. It already has electric trim. He will actually save money by trimming up because less of the hull will be in the water, so less resistance equals less fuel.
A great find when you can find a boat that has probably never been abused, but it has been sadly neglected. The problems were mostly cosmetic so a bit of spit and polish goes a long way. You should mention what you paid for the orphan and what the value would be estimated at now. Take the engine cover to a good body shop that paints fiberglass and that motor will look new again. Finish up with some sandpaper, stain and marine varnish on all the wood trims and she will really make you proud.
definitly not cosmetic damage its probably fully rotted worth nothing
mitchell apps No sign of this at all.
Uh
Thank you for making those videos. There is so much good valuable information. It's very encouraging to see you do your magic and know that it's all doable. May I suggest you include a list of supplies especially the brands you use like deck paint etc... A huge fan. Thanks.
Whaaaatt !!? 😱😱😱 the before and after is shocking ! 👍👍👍 a real ressurection 💪💪💪
Wow, I have to give it to you man, that is a big difference, congrats.
What a nice job U did....
I did power washing in my life & a job like this...U enjoy, it cleaning up. Have a good season !
Good job, I know it gives you a sense of accomplishment to get that boat looking and running good again.
Lucky guy, clean up looks amazing.
Great find !Awesome cleanup job too!
Pressure cleaning with no shoes what a savage
It's Florida... That's normal...
K. Anderson 😂 😂😂
😂😂😂👏🏽👏🏽
I do that daily 😂 it's really a florida thing haha
Nobody wears shoes in Florida.
the purchase price of $1400. Aint bad after all that elbow grease & cleaner~ NICE job!!!
Could not believe how nice your boat looked you have a good eye to see through the dirt and l bet many people walked past it look what hard work got you
Regards
Steve London UK
We all want to know what you bought it for. Don't hold out on us man!
What kind of boat is this
From planter to sea worthy! My wife and her cousin detail boats. Thumbs up!
Great score mate, sounds like you got it at the right place and a bit of elbow grease and she looks like a beauty.....plenty of fishing now. Well done
Great job! You need a shop vac! Now all you need to do is refinish the wood components!
Nice job! Well done, grats on your sweet baby. Enjoy and stay safe amigo.
I scored a 1987 27ft searay sundancer a few years back for 500 then had kids its been sitting for awhile just washed her last weekend and seeing this makes me want to go wash it again and really get going restoring it great video thanks for the motivation
Loved this video! Buy more junk and fix it up
Giovanni Bazzini yaaa
It’s more the enjoyment of repairing an old vessel then making a profit
growing up in a beach town in FL everyone I knew had a damn boat rotting away in their yard. usually only because the motor needed a $40 fix and they were too lazy to ever fix it. lots of gold laying around in peoples back yards rotting away
Hardly 'gold'. Its a gas hog, heavy and takes up a bunch of space. He should flip it and get rid of it.
@@Alex-vb8kq keep thinkin that bud. 200 Merc alone is worth about $4k.
@Mateorl I live along the Texas gulf coast it is the same here, but when I ask to buy the boat they all claim that they will be fixing it soon and dont want to sell, or it doesnt have a title. You have to have a title in texas its imposible to get a lost title replaced.
@@chrisneal66 that sucks. I live in Alabama and all I have to have is a bill of sale
Bleach isn't the best option for white gelcoat, as it is a heavy oxidizer. Soft Scrub and a soft bristled scrub brush head on a broom handle is the way to go. Then powerwash the Soft Scrub away.
Great score on this vessel!
That is what you call a best case scenario. Congratulations
Man this looks so damn professional. Great job on cleaning this thing up
I can't believe how many decrepit boats are sitting around in Florida just waiting to be restored and sold back into the market for a great and well deserved profit. I love to see how you restore these old clunkers. I wish I lived there; I would be one of your customers. You fixed it; you know what's wrong with it, and this would make any purchase that much easier rather than buying a "pig in a poke"....
Beautiful boat.
Glad you have such good luck with her. Be safe, have fun.
Idk much about boats but I feel like whoever sold this boat in the first place could have gotten way more money if they just cleaned it before selling it.
you know what DJT would say ... " never sell a car without cleaning it " in this case a Boat ...
What a fantastic story ! Well done you Sir for finding a bargain, challenge and little gem all because someone else lost interest in the thing.
Engine on the Mercury outboard is in superb nick and I love to hear and see stories of good finds like yours ......like diving on ship wrecks for lost treasure !
John
Great job man. I love pressure washers, they help in cleaning immensely. Good job. Congrads!
Been having great fun cleaning the driveway and sidewalk at my house with ours. I love the damn thing. Nothing so satisfying as seeing something come clean with a pressure washer.
Awesome Job. My Dad and I redid an old boat we picked up in worse condition than this. I miss my Dad 😢
Boo hoo hoo. Man up
Wyldshrine Jeez, what’s your problem?
@@lbz_on_crack go back to jail
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@@lbz_on_crack He never knew his dad. That, or... his dad liked his special place... alot. Poor bastard.
Should stain the wood and paint the motor cover for an even newer look.
Nice job! Use Star brite Teak Cleaner and Star brite Teak Sealer Classic on the wood. Will look amazing.
New Mercury decal
And fix that dashboard.
Malo
They've only had it two days......jeeeez give them a break.
If you look at the closing pictures they have obviously done something with the exposed wood. Darker richer color than the faded look after her bath.
Freakin AWESOME man. One mans TRASH is another mans TREASURE. 👍👍
That would make a great lake Erie boat just right for perch and small mouth fishing!!! Great job of saving it!!
You already completed more trips than the Titanic. Congrats!
That’s is so cool and you are so lucky! Having owned several boats in my life I can tell you that there could have been about 50 things to fix. 😆 Well maybe not 50. No wait yes 50. 😆 Or more 😆
Florida sun is brutal on paint. Wow that came out really good. Looks like a different boat!
Great job bro! I was impressed at 44mph that’s pretty quick!
You reclaimed that boat back from mother nature, great job
You are living the life brother. I want to find and fix boats also.
Nice work you know value when you see it and excellent work ethic and mechanical skills you could qualify as Captain Kirk on the starship enterprise.
Scotty
To help the motor, you should put seafoam. It will clean really good! Nice job to.
Toyota 4runner never fap at sea
Toyota 4runner i use Seafoam alot it works Great especially in Tractors
@@rexwilson6598 yes it does
No you use quicksilver carbon guard.. made by Mercury marine.. 20x better than sea foam. You will blow chunks of carbon off the cylinder walls thumb nail size. Works great on all motors.. trim your motor up when running you will hit 52.
Wow I am so impressed ..back from the dead ..i would hope you got a chance to show the seller what he could have done...that 200 really is a great engine ..pat yourself on the back..this was a miracle .
All I could think after you were done was how pretty that boat is.
Da dev
I can smell the bleach through my phone! Great job 👍
Can u rlly
@@kingaddelito2723 you* really* spelling helps
@@kingaddelito2723 do you understand that it is a joke?
@@bradmagnuson6963 spelling does help!
@@cooperlee8859 yes, I know It's a joke, but It's really annoying when people can't be bothered to spell words
just came across your video, so nice that you were able to save such a nice boat. I've seen so many that weren't. just left to rot. I'll never understand why people will let cars,boats,campers, and motorcycles go to waste. if you can't restore it in a few years. let it go to someone that will.
Beautiful job! I just can't figure out how 1k people didn't like this.
Landlubbers
Wow what a great find, bet it was a bargain too. Wonder how often gems like this come up for sale. Great filming too....
I'll wager they come up all the time all across the country. The same for camping trailers and motorhomes. Such items are often under-used and owners are willing to make a deal but don't want to go to the bother (that's why they're under-used). We have a 32' motorhome that may get used once or twice a year.
What a find.... I'm in the UK and sooo wish I lived in the sunshine and enjoyed boat stuff - well done 😉
A good inspiration to all of us , to get off a lazy asses. ... 🤣 Great job , enjoy it.
Nice work! I love that you brought it back to its potential. All the best!
That was an amazing achievement!
Looked great on the water the only thing I’d suggest is trim the engine up a bit when at maximum to bring the nose down and keep it flat on the plane...
I suggest strapping down the fuel tank. Great find!
I'm sure his was a temporary tank. Standard 5 gallon will work perfect.
Mr Clean white erasers work great on boats!!👍🏄♂️ it's like magic in a sponge
Amen to that sister . At the boat slip we rented the lady that was the owner said “ when you clean the picnic table it’ll take a while because her and another lady worked on it and had to scrub and scrub (it’s one of those white resin/fiberglass type tables). I walked out there with the good old Mr Clean magic eraser and was done it 10 minutes . Looked brand new .
@@beeallen-hine1421 I have boats and jet skis... in Alabama where I had a home , mold grows bad on the polyester..like magic...and in the desert..takes off dirt ...like magic!