Will a FREE Boat Run & Drive or SINK after YEARS of Neglect?
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hamburgers or hotdogs. which is better?
You must have been busy cause it's the 14th and you said it was the 2nd on the video I been wondering if when you was going to put out a video
Sorry didn't know you had to do all this work to it now I know why it been a long wait for a video
Sorry for messing with sponsorships, i know that's what makes this content free, but please do your own research before purchasing RayCon Earbuds.
@@skrrtskrrt646 I have three pair I've used for 4 years now I absolutely love them. I don't even read a script when I do these ads
As a fellow boat owner, it’s nice to see these older boats get some attention but I wouldn’t call it love😂
No love
This did NOT feel like love!
Codependency
It's love, it might be love in the way Lenny loves field mice. Might love it to death, but it's love eh?
love is when you sell it.
I'm not a boat guy but I grew up around a 54' Manson... I can appreciate your efforts and passion for bringing old stuff back to life. You guys are a great couple... don't change. Keep up the great work!
Heck boatyard digs has returned! Love the boat revivals! Small engines too
Boatyard Digs.......with your host Captain Stubing.
boatyard digs is the best :D
I scanned through the comments quick and didn't see this mentioned. Never run the engine with drive trimmed up more than halfway. It will smoke that gimbal bearing. Also the reason marine fuel pumps are different is because when an automotive pump diaphram leaks it can weep fuel out through a hole. Gas fumes settle into the bilge and stay there, so big badda boom if fuel vapor meets ignition. That drive will probably be a milkshake because what likely happened was a shaft seal went out at some point and the water got into the gearcase and cracked it when it froze. So that problem is probably still there. Run it as long as it's fun, and then when it's not put a bigger engine in.
LS swap the mfn boat
I like how you’re finally using your marine fuel tank in an actual boat😂
Enjoyed the boat work... always enjoy the automotive, but the agricultural and snowmobile/atv is always interesting... thanks
You saved that squirrel from weeks of torture lol they was having a blast playing with it but it was terrified that's crazy
my old cat used to do that with mice,
they either escaped or died from heart attacks after a few hours
yeah i saw the .22 in the frame right after 😂 I knew it was comin
I never knew squirrels played dead!!!
Bushy tailed tree rats.
@@Adam-kr8wy same....
I'm not sure if you've figured this out, yet, but you never start up the engine without having water hooked up to the outdrive because you will burn up your water impeller. It didn't hurt you because you tore it all down anyway, but they make "earmuffs" that you can hook up to a garden hose and they slide over the water intakes. When you hook that hose up to the water pump on the front of the engine you're only running water through the engine. You need the earmuffs hooked up to the outdrive so it runs water through your impeller in the outdrive, just like it's actually in the water. Also, your skeg is broken off the lower unit. You can buy one from a Mercruiser dealer and take it to a welder and have them weld it on and probably weld that crack.
12 seconds. Last time I was this fast my partner was never more dissatisfied.
You win 🤣
12 seconds would be a record for me!
heck, I'm usually asleep already at that point..
@@carwashadamcooper1538I would keep that to myself if I were you
What is his Name
😂
when you removed the motor. My first thought was perfect, a couple of sawzalls and a dumpster was all you needed.
Glad you two had a great day on the water!!
If there's anything to wear a dust mask for, it's fiberglass dust. That stuff is literally microscopic shards of glass you're inhaling.
"There is no evidence of long-term damage from inhaling fiberglass particles" I mean you're right and I'd certainly wear a mask but it's not that big of a deal
@@hhaste - "There is no evidence of long-term damage from inhaling fiberglass particles"
What is "statements written buy fiberglass companies" Alex.
It's always great to see Jesse haven't seen him in a long time
After watching season 1 of putting the corn in I audibly snorted when he said that it would be fixed in 2 days. Nothing on this channel is ever on time. But I love it for that.
I just wanted to say I feel your pain on the finding more and more issues in a second hand boat. That being said you have tenacity and skill and a pretty good sense of humor to cope haha.
I learned a few things from this free boat video. Thank you Kevin and Mook !
Not gonna lie that bean update really made my day I've been wondering if the crop was doing ok. Always great to see you working on something Kevin and Mook can't wait to see what you come up with next
Those minutes of running dry would do that to the impeller - never run an impeller dry for obvious reasons.
Loved the content. Hoping for more boats soon! 🤩
i was gonna say something but i was hoping he would check it or find out its overheating before the test run
Also, ripped boot can alow water to enter the boat.
I want to just say that this is the most laid back and chill video I’ve seen so far, and an amazing wholesome moment between Kevin and Mook.😊
Enjoyed seeing Jesse too
Mook: "I'm fired!? Great! See ya!"
As soon as I saw the IO of the boat, I could tell it was a MerCruiser Alpha One drive unit. Those damn things are tough as nails albeit a bit of a pain in the ass to actually work on. I'm pretty sure if I took my dad's old Admiral 199 LX and did a rebuild on the 3.0l 4 banger engine and the drive that it would sputter to life to this day and still run great. Solid video, I hope you guys do more boat content because I for one love it!!
Well definitely put a new water pump in it now after sitting that long and then running it dry
Another fun MOOK & Kevin adventure
Hi Kevin running the boat without water going through the water intake could scar your impeller and make the motor run hot. The impellers are made of rubber and water lubricants them.
fun fact water is not a lubricant all it would do is cool the motor
Was just gonna say that, from experience that exhaust hose is a pain to replace when the impeller pump doesn't pump water out the exhaust.
Just about to write that.... and I saw yours.
@@TheTallOne890Yeap....
@@TheTallOne890 also keeps the rubber impeller cool without water it will get hot and eventually fail doesn't happen immediately but I wouldn't run it to much like that
Kevin, when firing a boat in a yard out of water. You want to put some muffs on the propeller And hook up the water hose to the muffs. So then it's not burning parts up on the propeller.
Jesse saying “I’m 21” made me feel old and I’m younger than him, I saw the series on Jesse’s V6 Camaro when it came out and correct me if I’m wrong but wasn’t that his first car? 😂
Love to see old boats getting some love and back on the water, you guys have a good one for the next 4th of July 😊
I work at a boat dealership/repair joint and I've gotta say that B.O.A.T acronym has gotta be the most accurate thing I've ever heard😂
I couldn't help but notice the 68 GTO in the background! Congrats on finding one!
Kevin the most boat-owner thing you could have done was to stand next to your boat, wearing a ballcap, sunglasses, shorts & deck shoes and cold drink in a plastic cup. It was a perfect moment in a great video.
Love your stuff!
There have been bigger 'Big Hecks', but this one definitely makes the top 10.
Love these boat videos. Pease keep them up Kevin, there awesome.
Good old double bubble to the rescue 💯💪
The happiest day of your life is the day you buy a boat...
The second happiest day of your life is when you sell that boat...
I ALWAYS Love me a Twisted Tea in the boat!!
Boat engines usually have an rubber impellor in the waterpump. With the first start up it was burned up. Secondly where the space gets smaller it pushes out water and where it gets bigger sucks it in the pump.
Kevin. When working on fiberglass use a sawsall or multitool. Never an anglegrinder.
Try to get hold of a 4 cyl diesel (car/excavator or so).
Put a piece of flat steek between the wood. You can drill and taper the holes for the bracket and use bolts instead of woodscrews.
excavator engines are expensive he should put a vw tdi in it
I've found out it really doesn't do much good to say/advise,or anything on the replays, because they"ve already done everything B4 hand,In other words... TH-cam,or the editing,or whatever is never in real time,like utube may say posted 2hrs.ago & it's been 3days ago.I just wished someone happy birthday & it was come to find out was 5days ago,even tho it said 2hrs ago,SOooo...
@@Djdj-kd8ue comments: not for the one who posted it. Or it must be an more post on the same boat/engine. But for the ones watching it and using it at advice i hope it does.
Posting: it was filmed in the past then put toghetter. So the stated moment of putting it online is always filmed earlier.
So why would the stated moment of putting it online be incorrect?
@@seanmckay3392 dont know whats more obtainable in the states. In my home country(the netherlands) i needed a diesel for my citroen. Got 1 for about 150$ with 100000 km(some 60000 miles).
I love Kevin but I was dying when he was revving it up on the first stat, I'm like oh no, he is frying the impeller LOL
Fun video. Good job getting a free broken boat back on the water.
Thank you so much on not calling it a ‘Iron Duke’ I’ve had forum wars over that name been applied to the 153/181 GM industrial/Mercruiser engine. I had a GM 181, it’s big brother from a Crown Forklift I was going to use in a little Model A build in Australia
I remember Kevin talking shit about Twisted Tea when him and Dalton were tearing apart The Van™ and look at him now. It's Okay, I love that shit on a hot day.
I had a free boat once, I opted to prefer a friend with a boat 😂
I’ve never really really wanted and dreaded the thought of having a boat at the same time until now.
The 2 best days of a boat owners life, the day you get it and the day you sell it lol, nice job on gettin after it and making it happen.
true!
I have LOTS of great days on my boat.
Maybe they're just doing it wrong.
@@StubbyPhillips they are. Or they aren't upkeeping it right
Jyd did cars, atvs, snowmobiles, farm equipment, and now I think it's time they get their wings. Please do an airplane
If he did a plane, it would be the last episode ever
@@jaySilverE34 I hope not but lol 😂
Hey,guys!! I’m thinking a topper for the boat next. Fun Fun Fun.
Its always interesting to watch someone who doesn't typically do what you frequently do and see how they do stuff. Loved seeing Boatyard Digs, if you ever want an adventure with some junk jetskis, let me know!
I got me a free Bayliner one time many years ago had the same engine...no title as well. Coast guard tried to catch us and we hide along side a big freight carrier lmao. Oh the memories
Definitely worth an engine rebuild. Keep it going! Love you Mook.
Jesse's dance moves are off the hook 🪝 😂😂
we just got the exact same boat for free and i had no idea how to work on it so thank you for this video
There's one of these boats for free every week in my area, and I'm not terribly far from these guys. I have to keep telling myself that boat ownership isn't worth it.
Hey i have a boat that needs the out drive resealed. You want to help? Joking aside, it was fun to see you guys get to enjoy your hard work. Be sure to let us know if the oil was indeed the forbidden milkshake
For once, boat tank is in a boat.
Kevin with no water going in the motor you may have burnt the water pump impeller from running it dry. I enjoy your videos all the time. Cheers Doug.
Impeller smoked after no water
Glad to see you finally got the boat going, you may want to give yourselves more time to it going before a pubic holiday 😅
Hey guys, I love, love, love, love these boat videos! They are truly amazing! Thank you all for everything you guys do!
You have revived: ATV's, Cars, Trucks, Vans, RVs, Tractors, Farm equipment, a Building, Boats, Golf carts, ... Whats next? a Train?
Congrats on all the hard, expensive boat work . 👏 You and Mook deserve to relax and enjoy.
there is a saying in my country: the two happiest days of a boat owner are the day they bought the boat and the day they finally sold the boat
Always a great day when junkyard digs uploads.
I have waited so long for another boat video you do the best boat videos❤❤
Beautiful Views On The Lake Great video Kevin and Mook @Junkyard Digs @Junkyard Mook
In the 80s we had one of those boats maybe it was even the late 70s. I was a kid and it was a fun boat when it ran but the motor gave my dad a lotta trouble mostly because we lived on the ocean and the salt just ate and got into everything, EVERYTHING. The best memories that I used to have of my young life were from that boat so I hope you guys get the same from yours and you’ll be surprised at how peppy it is
It reminded me of the film Jaws. When you opened the engine up and smoke pored out. Then i was looking for a giant pike chasing you. 🇬🇧👍🏻
thanks for the great entertaining AND educational content as always. Also hoping your dad recovers fully from that surgery ASAP.
Rode hard and put up…dry? And hot. Really hot. Poor boat was beat.
Always a good day when I get to watch you guys while I'm stuck at work. Thanks for the content, Kevin. You guys are awesome. 🤙🏽
I'm giving this video a thumbs-up for the bean report. 👍
Kevin, I'm taking your word on the Raycons. I've ordered mine finally and I've used your code. They come in monday. Fingers crossed they work great! I Think they will lol.
They don't... they're terrible, why do you think you never actually see TH-camrs wearing them, if anything they wear airpods... never trust someone that advertises something they don't use themselves..
I bought some on black Friday and love them
@@BariLopesh Don't know till you try them.
@@caseyramseyer9874 Good to know. Thank you.
i got a pair of raycons when he started getting their sponsorships a few years ago. they're still kicking and not too bad for the price. better then airpods imo
You gotta take it to Okoboji next July 4th to laugh at everyone that spent tens of thousands on their boats lol
Gotta love a good boat revival every now and again. Captain Kevin
Good job. MamaCard is proud of you!
Glad you were able to make it out onto the lake after all that work! So worth it!!! Beautiful night for a ride around the lake!
From us South Africans, we wish we had this kind of "revival" culture going
Mook’s ride to the lake was hilarious. I hope she never changes!😂. I was ready to see her with 3 pairs of water wings on a two life vests😊
oh fu that brings back very very old memories from my childhood when my father hat a friendly rivalry a good friend of him , they started with boats about 3 meters long and over the time they went up to 12 meters so i remember many many hours under some boats sanding down old paint for a new coat to be sprayed on
I remember you and Angus on a boat last year. There’s nothing Kevin you can’t do. Will need a lower housing unit. Because the liquid steel won’t last and the skew at bottom is broken. And Mook is not terrified any longer. Enjoyed the Video. 💯👍
Skeg. I hate auto-correct.....
Kevin, if you want the boat, shiny white within 5 minutes, toilet bowl, cleaner acid and snow brush and then wash it off. Interior you can use your dgerm or Mr clean sponges
Best restoration content on TH-cam. Love the personality put into these videos! Keep up the awesome content dudes!
It's been 106 for the last few days here in south Texas....and going to be 100+ for the next few weeks....don't complain too loud! LOL
Kevin, I think this one deserves a new motor and maybe a drive unit! It’s a good unit
good unit?..did you not see all the rot Kevin pulled out?..if it's that rotten back there then it's also in the rest of the wood...best thing for this boat is a little pond or lake and just cruise it until it quits
I worked at a mercury dealer and that boat is nice compared to the ones I’ve seen people throw money at 😅
That plastic housing that did not seal properly from amazon actually looked like a housing for the metal one, creating additional seal on top of the metal one? No idea, just guessing by the size difference. Yet another great video! That squirrel in the beginning was interesting, wonder if she was surrounded by them and could not escape or she was really playing around with them. Beautiful scenery at the end with the sun and the clouds. I was afraid the engine was bad, but it handled well.
@@gplugt7960 the engine needs a new block..but hey..Freeboat is game..lol
I don’t like boats but I like Junkyard Digs
Good to see you two again. Seems like u two having a great time on the lake with y’all’s new toy. Have fun be good be safe.
Put a tow hitch on that Datsun and pull that boat with it!
That smile on your face at the end is totally legit. You can tell you're so relieved and having so much fun. Great video. I love your attention to detail. And I would drive anything you've worked on. Great job!
The two best days when owning a boat is the day you bring it home and the day you sell it 😂😂😂😂 awesome video man
Oscillating multi tool works dang good if you have to do fiberglass again
Hey man I hope the old man is doing good. Loved the variety of content
Has cap off you crank. Clearly sees points, cuts to cap on "probably a points system" this is why I've been subscribed since always
I'm so proud of you guys becoming boat people. Congratulations!
Almost looks like my boat experience, although the more I work on mine the worse it gets right now trying to figure out my distributor on my 1987 Mercruiser 3.0 140
Say goodbye to the plastic impeller in the lower unit. Always have a water hose connected.
My guy is living the life
BOAT Break Out Another Thousand. No biggie. Yins guys rock. Doing a great job. Keep up the great work
Well, THAT was different! It was also a bloody good watch! Never knew how the exhaust and water got fired out through the propeller and it's quite fascinating to see how engineers solved the issues when developing the inboard engine's drive delivery.
When something is free, it never is. Over the years I have found there are very few things that are cast off by other people that don't require a bit of fettling.....or a complete rebuild.... or that are just toast and a great example of the metaphorical doorstop....or boat anchor.
That being said, with a bit of ingenuity, a steep learning curve, the help of the internet and some handy advice (along with an open wallet and / or possibly a working credit card), one can make the freebie cruise again and have a few more great memories with it - be that a car, truck, quad bike or boat - and the feeling of accomplishment that goes with it? THAT is what makes it worth while.
The scenery on the lake was spectacular and such a beautiful day to take the boat out as well. Awesome job, people. Absolutely fantastic to see the old girl move under her own steam (smoke?) again. All the best.
Please PLEASE everyone and yourself never run an inboard outboard with the lower unit trimmed up! It’s terrible for the universal joints, gimbal bearing, and seals!
Sweet, nobody noticed the giant blowout in your shorts.
Wow, you did have to remove the engine😱😱... wow
Hi Kevin, It would be nice with a breakdown of expenses on your projects.
It feels like any time you find yourself with an old boat, the thought of "oh no, the consequences of my actions" is the only thing that ever crosses my mind