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My cousin used to do side work for an old guy that was a car dealer/body man his whole life. Guy was one of the funniest humans I ever met. He had the heart and life attitude of an 18 year old kid. Everything was a joke and he had a hilarious story for it. This old boy reminds me of him
Much respect for James he's an absolute genuine old timer! Kind heart and a good soul. He just wanted to fix it up and make sure you're happy with it. And, taken you out for dinner! You don't see good men like them about much these day's, so many stories and full of knowledge. Reminds me of my grandad. It's good to see you gave him the respect and didn't be ignorant.
Jesus Christ loves you! ♥️know✝️ 1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 1 Corinthians 15 KJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; ♥️ sealed Ephesians 1 KJV 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
Old boy was probably wanting rid of them🤣 he's got it all going on boats, aeroplanes and helicopters. The old boys too busy to be trying to do shadey deals.
This is how the world used to be, if you are gonna buy something from an old man you had better plan your entire day around it. We need more of this in the world
I recently bought an original 1980 soviet wrist watch from an old sweedish man. I got the whole history of the watch and century old factory AND the story about how it came into his possession in the late 80ies, when he met a russian with watches and caviar to trade for food and shelter... Pretty interesting day and cool to hear stories about the end of the soviet union at times like theese when Putin is on his rampage... :)
@@JokerInk-CustomBuilds Back then the Russians sold anything. I'm still sorry I didn't take the offers for Kalashnikovs and Tokarev rifles. Not even talking about the smaller firearms. (I was a trucker back then) No, this idiot only bought a few fur hats and a handmade chess box. Oh, and a few Russian dolls, matrushkas. The chess game is still here, the rest I gave away.
couldn't agree more!! modern edumacated maroons disregard any and all knowledge from life experience and good ol common sense UNTIL something bites them in the ass then they want all the old guys help!!
James strikes me as a pretty decent old dude who's had an interesting life, I bet he knows a bunch of stuff we younger folks could use learning, and the boat sure kicks butt, man. Congrats on finding it and making it your own!! Also, good luck operating it in the water! We're looking forward to next video!
He's really up together for his age and can still go up and down ladders and go through small hatches. If I lived that long I'd be blessed if I was as fit and active as James.
exactly what i said too , same as with my old man he is 96he used to be a pilot on a super conny and me on a 747 so i take him to a airfield where they have both standing and he has his day in his mind 60 years back and i go 16 years back
James reminds me of my grandpa, he’s 85 and still hunts, fishes, lays concrete. I asked him what’s the secret and literally he said the same thing. Don’t stop working, keep moving. If your retired, build a deck or find something to keep you active
When my father was diagnosed with diabetes in his early 40's, that was his doctor's recommendation: don't stop moving. If you sit, you die. He took it to heart, and is in a similar health scenario: in his mid 70's, but still HIGHLY active, laying concrete, doing moderate construction and maintenance work, etc.
This lifeboat came from the Accommodation Flotel Safe Brittania . This was the 1st rig I worked on in the North Sea 120miles east of Aberdeen Scotland in 1990. Came across your video by pure accident. Brought back many memories.
yep, as far as I can tell she's OLD. that's Norwegian on the instruction panels, so maybe a Norsafe? that got bought by Viking that got bought by Palfinger, IIRC. ETA: nope, "Harding A.S." on one of the labels, which became Schat-Harding in a merger which got bought by Palfinger.
You're a top notch guy, Andrew. Most people would have found an excuse to bail on James but you didn't. I would think you had other plans for the day, especially if you bought the boat, but you went along with the ol' fellow and made his day. So easy to tell he was having a ball messing with you guys and really enjoyed the visit. I think we sometimes forget that a lot of our elderly are not always surrounded by loved ones or that sometimes the only communication they may have for a day/s is when someone takes the extra second to say hello to them on the street/store. I recently said hello to an elderly woman in the grocery store and she proceeded to walk along with me visiting and it came out that she didn't have any friends/family left and it had been days since she'd talked to anyone. Cheers Andrew for making an ol' guys day.
James is the star of this episode my friend. He is awesome!! Reminds me of my dad, a retired marine engineer who designed rigs like the one is that super heavy picture you were holding. I'm sending this to him. He's taken a few trips off rigs in enclosed life rafts, he was never a big fan. Lol. Be blessed ❤️
respect??? I guess you think of respect like the guy recording the video.. talking about someone right in front them like he did wasn't respectful in my opinion. Not al all, This was a cool old dude, and didn't deserve to have it insinuated that he was a wierdo, a murder, a scam artist or any of the other crap that he called him. Not cool at all, i wouldn't like it if he spoke about me like that on a public forum, but I could handle it a lot better than I could if he were talking about my father or my grandfather. This guy filming does not give a fek about anybody but himself, obviously, he is completely disrespectful for no reason, I am not saying he shouldn't be cautious, but it is different to be cautious than it is to besmirch someone's honor... this is almost as bad as someone accusing some old guy of being a rapist just because they are scare of them because they don't' know them.. .it is WRONG, That is a good old guy and he didn't deserve to be talked about like that. I don't' care how anxious you are your anxieties are your problem and does not give you the right to damage someone else's reputation.
@@troychampion exactly what I thought....implying the guy was some kind of p€d0 who was going to touch/kidnap them. Joking about "safe words" like it was going to be some scene from Deliverance. He even graciously bought them lunch!
I agree with you so damn much! We should all look to James for how we should be. Tough, straight forward, knowledgeable, humble, polite, and humorous. The internet loves you James!
1ST...as a veteran (USCG 1980-85), thank you for your support and consideration. 2ND...as a fellow TH-camr, way to think outside of the box for new content, AYO! 3RD...as an offshore oilfield employee, specifically, an AB Seaman on a 753' drill ship, I can fill you in on some general info about your boat. Before I do that, though, I'll say that I'm from Andalusia, and I've seen that boat for years and wondered how in the hell it wound up here! Glad to see it has a new job! I'll give some info about observations in no particular order, but I'll try to keep them coherent! The space that James said held ballast...that space held bottles of compressed air. If a boat is launched in an actual emergency, there's all probability that the atmosphere around it is toxic, explosive, or both. The inside of the boat can be kept at positive pressure by introducing compressed air...this keeps "bad" air from being sucked into the boat where the people are. The hole in the bottom is most likely the "plug", but it's not an ordinary plug. Lifeboats have a hydrostatic switch that prevents them from being released from their falls (cable moorings) until they're fully in the water, and it's built into the boat's plug. This system can be bypassed, but only intentionally. You said in this video or the water test video that you wished it had the original seats...it does. Lifeboats aren't made to be comfortable, ours are roughly the same size and accommodate 75 people each, and the hard fiberglass tops are where the butt meets the bench! James was correct about the seatbelts, though...these boats are self-righting if they get capsized, but only if everyone is belted into place...I can share a story about what can happen if that's not the case! The sink, obviously, is not original equipment...the Datrex emergency drinking water probably is! It is required that the boats be launched and tested periodically. I think it's quarterly, but we launch ours monthly, weather permitting. The hatches at the very front and very back are access from inside the boat to grab and reattach the falls (cables) when recovering the boat after launch. Depending on how old the boat is, the tubular railing on top should actually be water pipes for a sprinkler system, to keep the boat cool if it has to be driven through flames on the water after launch. The tubes on the bottom are a heat exchanger, working like James said, as a radiator. That boat cranked as well and as quickly as any of our six, which are all cranked and run weekly! Lastly...you were 1000% correct when you said that it must really suck, working on an oil rig...it truly does! LOL Stay safe!
Incredible!!! Thank you I don't see how we could have learned all that without you!!! It's super interesting and if I ever get the chance I would buy one in a heartbeat!!!
You know other's through yourself, right. What if all his life all days are like this and he's that old because of pure excitement 24/7/365 ??? Food for thought :D
@@nicocesar I doubt it. Hoping we eventually see more of him through AYO. Seems like a very cool guy. I wonder how him and neighbor Darrell would get along?
Bro this is awesome, I don’t know this old man back story, but I’ll bet you made that man extremely happy. He was very lucky to run into a guy like you. You’re a genuine dude and all of us can see that through your content. I honestly hope you spend more time with that old man and his pup off camera, he seems like he truly enjoyed y’all’s company.
THIS!!! That old fellow needs a young gun in his corner to tell his stories too, Someone that will appreciate the man and enjoy his company.. Im 54 and would love to find a OLD SALTY Dog that I could talk to
AYO. I have much respect for you even more now than ever. Treating that fellow Veteran with respect and truly hanging out with him. You would be surprised how many don’t. I look forward to seeing what you do with that.
I was thinking the same thing. AYO was super nice to James and he's always gonna remember that. you know he's got a million awesome stories, too. hope we get to hear some of them.
Never seen another person on this platform more likeable than AYO, great content and great character as a man. Nothing but respect for you and your success. James is a legend on this channel forever.
The lifeboat is awesome! They need to pimp it out and make it available on Air B&B. James can fly the guests in once he fixes those bolts on his plane!
This is wholesome and beautiful. Y'all guys had a great time together and James had a day with the boys, which I bet he had a blast on. When the boat it's ready, invite james to tag along, I know he'll be glad to attend.
"If I fall, say a little prayer" lol I just love old timers. They remind me that I was born at the wrong time. We should all look to James for how we should be. Tough, straight forward, knowledgeable, humble, polite, great hosts to our customers, and humorous. The internet loves you James!
Mr. James is epic! He’s the kind of older person you really wanna take your time and spend with them because the amazing stories in life experiences that they have to share with everybody is just incredible. Yall are truly lucky! And I am jelly.
I am not an outdoorsman. I haven't been fishing in over 2 decades. That being said AYO fishing is probably my favorite channel out of the 300+ channels I am subscribed to. You sir are hilarious and your genuine love for davey gravy is heart touching.
Jesus Christ loves you! ♥️ sealed ✝️ Ephesians 1 KJV 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 1 Corinthians 15 KJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; ♥️know♥️ 1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
James is one of those good ole boys that you can sit & talk for hours with some amazing stories. That’s going to be you in 50 years Ayo! This is 1 of my most favorite videos you’ve ever made watching y’all spend the day hanging out with James was amazing!! Maybe y’all could do a follow up video with him or something! Congratulations on the newest addition to you fleet of boats! Can’t wait to see what’s next with it and can’t wait for the update on The Itty Bitty🥰
Dude, the time you spent with James is awesome. Such a rad old guy. The southern kindness you guys have is seriously a special thing. We are pretty nice in the Midwest but you southern guys give us a run for our money.
I like James, I think he's enjoying having the company with you two guys he probably gets pretty lonely, so you two spending the day chilling with him and having a laugh is just awesome to see, good on you guys. I think when the boats ready you should invite James along for a fishing day trip, that'd be an awesome video.
James is a beast. He reminds me of my grandpa before he got Alzheimer’s. I bet that old man could tell some stories that would have you rolling. Great video AYO love the channel. Also appreciate the shout out when you said to the 40 years olds watching.
James reminds me of my grandpa. Wholesome genuinely runs his life by integrity and passion. Glad you shared your experience with us. Made my cup of coffee at 6:30 am even better 😀☕️
2 things young fellow, 1/ I am impressed with the way you took your time looking over this one, Not just " looks cool I will buy it " your growing wiser ( Time to start teaching Norm ). 2/ With the drain hole, I would treat it just like any other boat, I would fit a well sealed threaded bung into the hole so yes when the boat is sitting around you can unplug it. Keep up the great work, and at least with this one you will have man cave to sleep in when the wife kicks you out for buying another boat. Love to you both from a very jealous old man. 🤣
My dad is 71 years old and he's a lil more tame and good Ole Mr James but he shares the same mentality. He's as active as I am and then some. I mean the man wakes up at 4:30 to go to work 6 days a week. He doesn't need the money but he loves doing something. I asked him why he keeps working and he said "if I ain't working I'd just be sitting around dying". Greatest man I'll ever know and I cherish the fact I bought a house down the road so we can hang out anytime we want.
He is one of them guys you always want to meet and gather all in knowledge they can offer while they are still with us here on earth. Makes me want to drive out there to meet him and spend the weekend fishing and all with him.
This was great! James will definitly need to make another appearance. He reminds me of all the old timers I used to go out fishing with. Now I'm the old timer. You're the best, I can't wait to see the fishing off the lifeboat challenge!
James is truly a gentleman (made of steel) and I too have subscribed because I was impressed with your kindness while with him. I also watched because WAY back when in the 60’s, my mom worked for (if memory serves me right) Narmco in La Mesa CA, which again if memory serves me right, was sold to Whittaker Corp. They made these type of lifeboats. Theirs was circular though and probably didn’t hold as many people. I recall being told then that these lifeboats were a new production for the oil derricks. I’m not sure how old yours is, but it sure brought back memories I’d not thought of for many many years.
I hope this life boat gets to it's new home safe! I love old people stories. Had a 90 yr wwII vet talk my ear off when I worked at a Junkyard. Spent a good 2-3 hours with him and I just gave him the parts he was looking for. His stories were well worth it.
First video I have watched of yours and my hat goes off to you for the respect you showed James and for spending the day with him I'm sure he won't forget it.....was raised to respect my elders and so many young adults and teens dint know the meaning of that anymore glad to see you guys do tho!!!
James is a great old guy. Taking helicopter lessons and thinking of buying a helicopter at 80 years ... He sure is an inspiration. Btw, how much was the Life Boat + Trailer ?
@@MsMesem very few people at 80 are this mobile. In fact the vast majority of men will be dead before 80..average male life expectancy is 76 i believe
God gave us 120 years to live and if we ate right and weren't being poisoned by everything they make now we would easily get there. I'm 63 and I think that I'm only halfway!!!
Honestly, I just turned on a random video while I was eating my brunch and was glad this is the one I decided on. Bless James' heart. We need more guys like him.
That was probably the best day James has had in so long. I’m stoked you guys all got some good out of it. But you know that you have to roll that boat now right? Gotta test it’s lifesaving capabilities haha.
This old man just met some kids interested in what he's spent a decent chunk of money and some of his life on. Of course he wants yall to hang around and show off all his cool stuff too. And I'm here for it. If yall dont go back for a flight idk what kind of youtubers you pretend to be...
Came in because of the lifeboat but to be honest watched till the end because of James & the way you guys treated him with respect! What a cool guy!❤ Got me hooked now!👍😊🇺🇸🏴
Yea I used to do pest control and when I'd go to guys homes like this they'd be so happy and want to talk for hours. Makes their whole day to hang out and chat with someone
Thank you so much for this video. Fascinating 80 year old man. God bless him. I will love to see this boat when you get it on the water. Always be safe and blessings to you and your "team".
I don't think anyone who watches this will ever forget James. I absolutely have to see where this goes. I've always wondered about these but never gave it any time exploring but I am now.
2 suggestions Potty Chairs . You know the kind you put in the room with the bucket underneath . Turn them into Fishing chair. Minnow bucket , rod holders, coolers , and cushions for comfort
this is incredibly cool. i sincerely hope you put some real tlc into that boat. there are people who renovate these and live in them full time on the ocean. i am excited to see what kinds of renovations/projects you come up with for it.
This reeks of all kinds of goodness. The respect shared between y'all was great to watch. An unforgettable buy for you of course but I would suspect that it was an unforgettable sell for him as well.
sorry, I jerked as I went to hit the reply and hit the thumbs down button. And yes I am old. I agree with you the respect they showed the guy was heart warming.
This was super wholesome man, and really loved that guy, definitely reminds me of my old Grandad, full of stories and awesome humour. Make sure you get James back on the channel when you get this thing on the water ❤️
I love this guy. He's awesome! I bet he's got a ton of stories to tell and a helluva way of tellin 'em. Part of the value of this buy is the experience.
God bless you Badge, Mr. James and Tommy. This is exciting! Badge & Tommy, I'm happy that you guys are doing things that you enjoy and that you share with us. Peace all
What a cool guy! He came from a different time, when the world was simpler, not so full of hate. He's just a good dude. We need more guys, younger guys, like James in this world. What a heart warming video. Plus, you got a freakin life boat!! how awesome is that!!
Most people in the USA are good people, it is a small percentage of the population that is causing the turmoil. The simple way to have a better society is to act towards others the way you want them to act towards you.
The man is a legend. And the memory of the day is worth more than anything money can buy. And I know your never going to forget this experience and total respect for how you conducted yourself and treated him. And you have one more new subscriber. Stay safe and thank you for the video. It's really made my day is such dark and uncertain times.
I am 69 years old, I retired in 2009 after 30 years off-shore with three different oil companies on 7 different oil & gas platforms. I have seen and operated many lifeboats similar to your new purchase. They are not fast, they are not stable ( lots of motion in the ocean). Their best suited for evacuation of a rig in trouble. All that being said I hope you enjoy your new boat.
Yep. Everybody cram in and let's get away from the platform and probable fire and head over to the nearest work boat for a pick up. And keep the hatches closed.
she's OLD, too. built by "Harding A.S." according to one of the labels in there, which became Schat-Harding, which then got bought by Palfinger like half of the rest of the industry. though if you put in enough ballast in there in the right places I bet a lot of the stability issues could be worked out.
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you got it bity mech yet?
Sounds exciting
Now you can go and rescue Gilligan the Captain Mary Ann the Thurston House III Ginger the Professor off of Gilligan's Island.
You should hang out with James more
Cool beans
Soooo the itty bitty may or may not have a custom trailer being welded and finished next week… update comin soon, sorry for the delay!
8:50 Remember AO "It takes the lotion and puts it in the basket" "It does this or it gets the hose again" Do not go to the basement.🤣🤬😖😯💀☠
Wow
This guy says sorry for the delay, You got a house that'll float that's insane within any amount of time keep it coming my man cmon!
I have a 22 person jim-bouy life raft you can have ayo. It would be a cool match with the new boat
LETS GOOOOOOO!!!!!
That elderly man is absolutely priceless…god bless him.
Jesus Christ loves you.
✝️know♥️
1 John 5 KJV
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
1 Corinthians 15 KJV
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Romans 3 KJV
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
♥️sealed
Ephesians 1 KJV
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
🎁free gift
Ephesians 2 KJV
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
For real. I'd drive over just to kick it with him for a day. And I'm way the hell up in North Texas.
My cousin used to do side work for an old guy that was a car dealer/body man his whole life. Guy was one of the funniest humans I ever met. He had the heart and life attitude of an 18 year old kid. Everything was a joke and he had a hilarious story for it. This old boy reminds me of him
@@alexanderbrown2717 😂😂😂😂😂😂 you’re brainwashed my friend
He sounds exactly like the old guy from family guy. The one that always wants Chris to work on his yard
Much respect for James he's an absolute genuine old timer! Kind heart and a good soul. He just wanted to fix it up and make sure you're happy with it. And, taken you out for dinner! You don't see good men like them about much these day's, so many stories and full of knowledge. Reminds me of my grandad. It's good to see you gave him the respect and didn't be ignorant.
I came for the lifeboat and I stayed for James. What a gem of a man.
So did I. Loved him.
literally same
Same here. One can only hope to be that active and cool at 80. Much respect.
Facts.
No cap same
James is a national treasure. Glad y’all ate lunch and spent the day with him.
Jesus Christ loves you!
♥️know✝️
1 John 5 KJV
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
1 Corinthians 15 KJV
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Romans 3 KJV
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
♥️ sealed
Ephesians 1 KJV
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
They kinda made fun of him.
@@alexanderbrown2717 piss off.
@@skyefarnam7857 old people are easy to make fun of its part of the charm
Need to protect James and people like him at all costs, thank you guys for spending the day with him.
Old boy was probably wanting rid of them🤣 he's got it all going on boats, aeroplanes and helicopters. The old boys too busy to be trying to do shadey deals.
Herschel*
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*Best $1840 you ever spent*
When I start thinking about how typical the average day is for an 80 year old man I realize how priceless this moment was.
I love how welcoming James was. The hospitality in this video is top notch
Alabama country people are like that. I thank God I am one of them.
Southern Charm 😁
This is how the world used to be, if you are gonna buy something from an old man you had better plan your entire day around it. We need more of this in the world
Facts I love that ish homie you get so much back story
I recently bought an original 1980 soviet wrist watch from an old sweedish man. I got the whole history of the watch and century old factory AND the story about how it came into his possession in the late 80ies, when he met a russian with watches and caviar to trade for food and shelter...
Pretty interesting day and cool to hear stories about the end of the soviet union at times like theese when Putin is on his rampage... :)
@@JokerInk-CustomBuilds Back then the Russians sold anything. I'm still sorry I didn't take the offers for Kalashnikovs and Tokarev rifles. Not even talking about the smaller firearms. (I was a trucker back then) No, this idiot only bought a few fur hats and a handmade chess box. Oh, and a few Russian dolls, matrushkas. The chess game is still here, the rest I gave away.
couldn't agree more!! modern edumacated maroons disregard any and all knowledge from life experience and good ol common sense UNTIL something bites them in the ass then they want all the old guys help!!
Lol; to buy Noah’s junior ark
People like James should live forever it’s not a lot of people like him in the world today such a genuine person with lots of wisdom
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I agree. I hope you made a friend.
actually, there is. You just don’t talk to them or even notice them.
Doubt he wants to live forever dont be so selfish get out and you be more genuine and share your wisdom
James strikes me as a pretty decent old dude who's had an interesting life, I bet he knows a bunch of stuff we younger folks could use learning, and the boat sure kicks butt, man. Congrats on finding it and making it your own!! Also, good luck operating it in the water! We're looking forward to next video!
He's really up together for his age and can still go up and down ladders and go through small hatches. If I lived that long I'd be blessed if I was as fit and active as James.
im sure the president couldnt even do a quarter of what James can do at 80 years old
@@pauld1210 ; excuse me . but I do believe that you're talking about trump when he couldn't even walk down a ramp or drink water 💦 💦 from a glass ?
@@JPER-cv2lq stay mad
@@heythere1626 ; who said; I'm mad ? Trumps just an idiot and we know it.
Good on you for spending the day with him. Sometimes, a day with the boys is just what an old timer needs.
Yeah to right 🙌🏻
exactly what i said too , same as with my old man he is 96he used to be a pilot on a super conny and me on a 747 so i take him to a airfield where they have both standing and he has his day in his mind 60 years back and i go 16 years back
James seems like a really cool dude. Yall should def. have him back on the boat after you fix it up
James is old school. Be friendly to everyone and everyone's your friend.
Consider you guys lucky to meet just a wonderful genuine man.
Made me think of my grand father in some ways. We lose something special each time we lose someone from that generation.
Come to Canada and try to be friendly, and everyone will eat you alive.
Humans don't live in Canada.
James reminds me of my grandpa, he’s 85 and still hunts, fishes, lays concrete. I asked him what’s the secret and literally he said the same thing. Don’t stop working, keep moving. If your retired, build a deck or find something to keep you active
My Dad told me that I should slow down because my body would break down. I told him that the longer I did stuff like this, the longer I'd be able to.
When my father was diagnosed with diabetes in his early 40's, that was his doctor's recommendation: don't stop moving. If you sit, you die. He took it to heart, and is in a similar health scenario: in his mid 70's, but still HIGHLY active, laying concrete, doing moderate construction and maintenance work, etc.
My grandpa said "well I'm not 85 anymore" when we joked he was slowing down in his old age
Amen
My 82 year old, grandfather put a new roof on his house by himself. No lie. He was a badazz. Lived to be 97 and still had his marbles..
This lifeboat came from the Accommodation Flotel Safe Brittania . This was the 1st rig I worked on in the North Sea 120miles east of Aberdeen Scotland in 1990. Came across your video by pure accident. Brought back many memories.
yep, as far as I can tell she's OLD. that's Norwegian on the instruction panels, so maybe a Norsafe? that got bought by Viking that got bought by Palfinger, IIRC. ETA: nope, "Harding A.S." on one of the labels, which became Schat-Harding in a merger which got bought by Palfinger.
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@@0xKruzr looks very similar to survitec ones, i work on them in the north sea as a life boat engineer, but could be viking/norsafe too.
You're a top notch guy, Andrew. Most people would have found an excuse to bail on James but you didn't. I would think you had other plans for the day, especially if you bought the boat, but you went along with the ol' fellow and made his day. So easy to tell he was having a ball messing with you guys and really enjoyed the visit.
I think we sometimes forget that a lot of our elderly are not always surrounded by loved ones or that sometimes the only communication they may have for a day/s is when someone takes the extra second to say hello to them on the street/store. I recently said hello to an elderly woman in the grocery store and she proceeded to walk along with me visiting and it came out that she didn't have any friends/family left and it had been days since she'd talked to anyone.
Cheers Andrew for making an ol' guys day.
couldn't agree more.
James has family! We enjoyed seeing him on this video!
James is the star of this episode my friend. He is awesome!! Reminds me of my dad, a retired marine engineer who designed rigs like the one is that super heavy picture you were holding. I'm sending this to him. He's taken a few trips off rigs in enclosed life rafts, he was never a big fan. Lol. Be blessed ❤️
AYO, you better get James as a regular on your channel before someone else snatches him up. That man is pure gold!!!
Gravy needs to meet James, instant million views.
Thank you for showing respect to this Old Veteran, James. In these days, that doesn't happen enough.
Showing him respect by basically insinuating he was a pedophile who was going to lock them in his basement? What video did you see ..
Respect ? They were calling him a deviant rapist.
respect??? I guess you think of respect like the guy recording the video.. talking about someone right in front them like he did wasn't respectful in my opinion. Not al all, This was a cool old dude, and didn't deserve to have it insinuated that he was a wierdo, a murder, a scam artist or any of the other crap that he called him. Not cool at all, i wouldn't like it if he spoke about me like that on a public forum, but I could handle it a lot better than I could if he were talking about my father or my grandfather. This guy filming does not give a fek about anybody but himself, obviously, he is completely disrespectful for no reason, I am not saying he shouldn't be cautious, but it is different to be cautious than it is to besmirch someone's honor... this is almost as bad as someone accusing some old guy of being a rapist just because they are scare of them because they don't' know them.. .it is WRONG, That is a good old guy and he didn't deserve to be talked about like that. I don't' care how anxious you are your anxieties are your problem and does not give you the right to damage someone else's reputation.
@@troychampion agree fully, this guys a disrespectful coward
@@troychampion exactly what I thought....implying the guy was some kind of p€d0 who was going to touch/kidnap them. Joking about "safe words" like it was going to be some scene from Deliverance. He even graciously bought them lunch!
That experience you had with James is something money can't buy. Treasure it. Folks like him are being lost to the pages of time.
I agree with you so damn much! We should all look to James for how we should be. Tough, straight forward, knowledgeable, humble, polite, and humorous. The internet loves you James!
absolute facts
@@JDOTVegasnobody cares son
@@GODSWORD11 that's nice
@@JDOTVegas thank you son!!
1ST...as a veteran (USCG 1980-85), thank you for your support and consideration. 2ND...as a fellow TH-camr, way to think outside of the box for new content, AYO! 3RD...as an offshore oilfield employee, specifically, an AB Seaman on a 753' drill ship, I can fill you in on some general info about your boat. Before I do that, though, I'll say that I'm from Andalusia, and I've seen that boat for years and wondered how in the hell it wound up here! Glad to see it has a new job! I'll give some info about observations in no particular order, but I'll try to keep them coherent! The space that James said held ballast...that space held bottles of compressed air. If a boat is launched in an actual emergency, there's all probability that the atmosphere around it is toxic, explosive, or both. The inside of the boat can be kept at positive pressure by introducing compressed air...this keeps "bad" air from being sucked into the boat where the people are. The hole in the bottom is most likely the "plug", but it's not an ordinary plug. Lifeboats have a hydrostatic switch that prevents them from being released from their falls (cable moorings) until they're fully in the water, and it's built into the boat's plug. This system can be bypassed, but only intentionally. You said in this video or the water test video that you wished it had the original seats...it does. Lifeboats aren't made to be comfortable, ours are roughly the same size and accommodate 75 people each, and the hard fiberglass tops are where the butt meets the bench! James was correct about the seatbelts, though...these boats are self-righting if they get capsized, but only if everyone is belted into place...I can share a story about what can happen if that's not the case! The sink, obviously, is not original equipment...the Datrex emergency drinking water probably is! It is required that the boats be launched and tested periodically. I think it's quarterly, but we launch ours monthly, weather permitting. The hatches at the very front and very back are access from inside the boat to grab and reattach the falls (cables) when recovering the boat after launch. Depending on how old the boat is, the tubular railing on top should actually be water pipes for a sprinkler system, to keep the boat cool if it has to be driven through flames on the water after launch. The tubes on the bottom are a heat exchanger, working like James said, as a radiator. That boat cranked as well and as quickly as any of our six, which are all cranked and run weekly!
Lastly...you were 1000% correct when you said that it must really suck, working on an oil rig...it truly does! LOL Stay safe!
Thanks for sharing
Incredible!!! Thank you I don't see how we could have learned all that without you!!!
It's super interesting and if I ever get the chance I would buy one in a heartbeat!!!
Probably the most fun this older gentlemen has had in ages...Looks like you all enjoyed the trip and made a friend 😊
You know other's through yourself, right. What if all his life all days are like this and he's that old because of pure excitement 24/7/365 ??? Food for thought :D
James is a national treasure! I could imagine the stories and jokes he told.
Does James have a TH-cam channel...? I will subscribe and have a bell for that guy
@@nicocesar I doubt it. Hoping we eventually see more of him through AYO. Seems like a very cool guy. I wonder how him and neighbor Darrell would get along?
James is an entertainer. He likes to humor, shock, and amaze.
Bro this is awesome, I don’t know this old man back story, but I’ll bet you made that man extremely happy. He was very lucky to run into a guy like you. You’re a genuine dude and all of us can see that through your content. I honestly hope you spend more time with that old man and his pup off camera, he seems like he truly enjoyed y’all’s company.
THIS!!! That old fellow needs a young gun in his corner to tell his stories too, Someone that will appreciate the man and enjoy his company.. Im 54 and would love to find a OLD SALTY Dog that I could talk to
Yes! Please! More videos with James!!!!
“Say hello in there.” Props to John Prine.
Yeah they should ask him to join them on the first test!
@@chriskron2512 but youre a old salty dog :)
AYO. I have much respect for you even more now than ever. Treating that fellow Veteran with respect and truly hanging out with him. You would be surprised how many don’t. I look forward to seeing what you do with that.
I was thinking the same thing. AYO was super nice to James and he's always gonna remember that. you know he's got a million awesome stories, too. hope we get to hear some of them.
@@0xKruzr same. I would love to see a conversation between him and neighbor Darrell.
Never seen another person on this platform more likeable than AYO, great content and great character as a man. Nothing but respect for you and your success. James is a legend on this channel forever.
@TheLostTrooper you can tell he was raised right, and I'm sure that made James's year. Spending a day with the young guns haha
I like storming Norman better. Norm is the king of fishing stocked ponds. lol. Everyone is funny. These are fun people.
Agreed, 100%
The lifeboat is awesome! They need to pimp it out and make it available on Air B&B. James can fly the guests in once he fixes those bolts on his plane!
Your absolutely right! AYO has the best channel on youtube!!! I love his enthusiasm and he’s totally a genuine guy. keep it up!!!!
This is wholesome and beautiful.
Y'all guys had a great time together and James had a day with the boys, which I bet he had a blast on.
When the boat it's ready, invite james to tag along, I know he'll be glad to attend.
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@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ safe haven for Pedophile.
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ GFY HUMAN TRASH 🗑️
"If I fall, say a little prayer" lol
I just love old timers. They remind me that I was born at the wrong time.
We should all look to James for how we should be. Tough, straight forward, knowledgeable, humble, polite, great hosts to our customers, and humorous. The internet loves you James!
Mr. James is epic! He’s the kind of older person you really wanna take your time and spend with them because the amazing stories in life experiences that they have to share with everybody is just incredible. Yall are truly lucky! And I am jelly.
He's the kind of old person I want to be some day.
I would love to have James back in a video. That guy is a national treasure. You're so lucky to have met someone like that.
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The comment above this is most definitely a scammer. Do not contact him on insta or anywhere for that matter. He got something for you alright lol
James seems like a wonderful and fun man. That’s quite the boat you bought from him.
James is a real life cowboy w southern hospitality 🥰
This was so cool to watch. Congratulations on your new vessel
I am not an outdoorsman. I haven't been fishing in over 2 decades. That being said AYO fishing is probably my favorite channel out of the 300+ channels I am subscribed to. You sir are hilarious and your genuine love for davey gravy is heart touching.
Came for the new gigantic apocalyptic house boat, stayed for the absolutely delightful afternoon with a new friend
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Waterproof tiny house!
James is one of those good ole boys that you can sit & talk for hours with some amazing stories. That’s going to be you in 50 years Ayo! This is 1 of my most favorite videos you’ve ever made watching y’all spend the day hanging out with James was amazing!! Maybe y’all could do a follow up video with him or something! Congratulations on the newest addition to you fleet of boats! Can’t wait to see what’s next with it and can’t wait for the update on The Itty Bitty🥰
"I'm just in a lifeboat in south Alabama and there's a cowboy"
That's a once in a lifetime experience man
Dude, the time you spent with James is awesome. Such a rad old guy. The southern kindness you guys have is seriously a special thing. We are pretty nice in the Midwest but you southern guys give us a run for our money.
I like James, I think he's enjoying having the company with you two guys he probably gets pretty lonely, so you two spending the day chilling with him and having a laugh is just awesome to see, good on you guys.
I think when the boats ready you should invite James along for a fishing day trip, that'd be an awesome video.
Yes! That would be great!
Old boy is a baller has helicopters on the way and all this stuff.. was probably like "god I'm gunna need to be patient with these two" 🤣
James is an absolute unit. God bless him! What a legend!!!
I love this elderly man James...nothing like a southern 80 year old cowboy! 🤠🤣
We need more adventures with James, what a funny guy!
You guys are so sweet for going around with him all day. I’m sure he really appreciated the time. Excited to see what you guys do with it!
Damn y’all found a real genuine character. Gets harder and harder to find people like this. Awesome video
You damn right
These guys make me appreciate my late grandfather more and more, he reminds me a lot my mine!
one day they won't exist, at least not the level of those past generations
Yet these punks belittle the old guy smh
@@realemonful lmao
James seems like an interested (and interesting) observer of life 😊
I'm SO excited!! I feel like I just bought a lifeboat!
James is a beast. He reminds me of my grandpa before he got Alzheimer’s. I bet that old man could tell some stories that would have you rolling. Great video AYO love the channel. Also appreciate the shout out when you said to the 40 years olds watching.
James reminds me of my grandpa. Wholesome genuinely runs his life by integrity and passion. Glad you shared your experience with us. Made my cup of coffee at 6:30 am even better 😀☕️
2 things young fellow, 1/ I am impressed with the way you took your time looking over this one, Not just " looks cool I will buy it " your growing wiser ( Time to start teaching Norm ). 2/ With the drain hole, I would treat it just like any other boat, I would fit a well sealed threaded bung into the hole so yes when the boat is sitting around you can unplug it. Keep up the great work, and at least with this one you will have man cave to sleep in when the wife kicks you out for buying another boat. Love to you both from a very jealous old man. 🤣
That’s actually a great idea to take care of the hole. I hope he sees your comment 👍🇺🇸
My dad is 71 years old and he's a lil more tame and good Ole Mr James but he shares the same mentality. He's as active as I am and then some. I mean the man wakes up at 4:30 to go to work 6 days a week. He doesn't need the money but he loves doing something. I asked him why he keeps working and he said "if I ain't working I'd just be sitting around dying". Greatest man I'll ever know and I cherish the fact I bought a house down the road so we can hang out anytime we want.
Ayo has all the infinity stones of Facebook marketplace boats
You should have lunch with him once a month and start a series of just interviewing him. He probably has some great stories to tell.
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He is one of them guys you always want to meet and gather all in knowledge they can offer while they are still with us here on earth. Makes me want to drive out there to meet him and spend the weekend fishing and all with him.
I just love that old guy. I want to bake him some cookies, & sit on a porch, & listen to him tell stories of the past.
Need a reaction video of your wife when you bring all of these ideas home. Keep up the madness.
This is a must!
I've been saying we need more Mrs Ayo for a long while now. The few ad skits she's been in it seems like they have a good comedic chemistry.
So idk about the rest of y'all, but ayo videos make my heart so happy and I literally want nothing but the best for him and everyone he encounters.
Yep. I get a little tingle, in a good way, when I see he has put out a new video.
We need more people like James in this country. First time viewer btw and you make a compelling story and seem genuine. I might subscribe.
do it....Doo it
Defiantly recomend
You ought to. A lot of fun here!
You’ll regret it if you don’t. AYO is hands down one of the most entertaining creators I’ve found on yt.
Check out his series on the itty bitty his house boat pretty cool project
James is an absolute American treasure.
"I wouldn't register it or anything, till the coast guard said you had to." That definitely earned a like.
This was great! James will definitly need to make another appearance. He reminds me of all the old timers I used to go out fishing with. Now I'm the old timer. You're the best, I can't wait to see the fishing off the lifeboat challenge!
'Anyone need the toilet before we leave here ?' - the thoughtfulness of James is endearing, a top-quality character !
How normal, well adjusted people think; not about themselves 24/24. I recently had a 29 year old person house sit. Totally self obsessed. Frightening.
James is truly a gentleman (made of steel) and I too have subscribed because I was impressed with your kindness while with him. I also watched because WAY back when in the 60’s, my mom worked for (if memory serves me right) Narmco in La Mesa CA, which again if memory serves me right, was sold to Whittaker Corp. They made these type of lifeboats. Theirs was circular though and probably didn’t hold as many people. I recall being told then that these lifeboats were a new production for the oil derricks. I’m not sure how old yours is, but it sure brought back memories I’d not thought of for many many years.
I hope this life boat gets to it's new home safe! I love old people stories. Had a 90 yr wwII vet talk my ear off when I worked at a Junkyard. Spent a good 2-3 hours with him and I just gave him the parts he was looking for. His stories were well worth it.
First video I have watched of yours and my hat goes off to you for the respect you showed James and for spending the day with him I'm sure he won't forget it.....was raised to respect my elders and so many young adults and teens dint know the meaning of that anymore glad to see you guys do tho!!!
To be fair, they DID come up with a safe word.
Ya now it's just "oK bOoMeR"
So true
Not really
"I bought a 64 person enclosed life boat off Facebook Marketplace." Gosh darn right you did, you absolute legend.
James is a great old guy. Taking helicopter lessons and thinking of buying a helicopter at 80 years ... He sure is an inspiration. Btw, how much was the Life Boat + Trailer ?
do u know the price yet?
80 is the new 70. Honestly 80 isn't VERY old.
@@MsMesem very few people at 80 are this mobile. In fact the vast majority of men will be dead before 80..average male life expectancy is 76 i believe
God gave us 120 years to live and if we ate right and weren't being poisoned by everything they make now we would easily get there.
I'm 63 and I think that I'm only halfway!!!
Honestly, I just turned on a random video while I was eating my brunch and was glad this is the one I decided on. Bless James' heart. We need more guys like him.
That was probably the best day James has had in so long. I’m stoked you guys all got some good out of it. But you know that you have to roll that boat now right? Gotta test it’s lifesaving capabilities haha.
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I have zero interest in fishing, but this was a great watch. Thanks for spending the day with James. It was wonderful to see a gentleman like him.
That older gentleman was cool. From one veteran to another thank you for your service sir!
When you spend the day with an old timer, cracking up laughing at him, but still have the utmost respect for him, that's a good day.
This old man just met some kids interested in what he's spent a decent chunk of money and some of his life on. Of course he wants yall to hang around and show off all his cool stuff too. And I'm here for it. If yall dont go back for a flight idk what kind of youtubers you pretend to be...
What a story, from the old folk to the boat. It was all thorough and wholesome. Thanks for sharing!!
Came in because of the lifeboat but to be honest watched till the end because of James & the way you guys treated him with respect!
What a cool guy!❤
Got me hooked now!👍😊🇺🇸🏴
James just wanted some people to hang out with and talk to for the day lol He was great
Yea I used to do pest control and when I'd go to guys homes like this they'd be so happy and want to talk for hours. Makes their whole day to hang out and chat with someone
Much respect for James!! Would love to see you guys reunite for a video taking a quick flight once he gets the 3 bolts in his plane fixed!
Dang it Ayo…as soon as I think you can’t possibly do anything crazier, you go and buy an enclosed lifeboat. Keep up the great videos!
And totally redeem yourself!
Thank you so much for this video. Fascinating 80 year old man. God bless him. I will love to see this boat when you get it on the water. Always be safe and blessings to you and your "team".
This was a treat to watch. James reminds me of my grandpa. Service member, full of humor and just fun to be around.
I don't think anyone who watches this will ever forget James. I absolutely have to see where this goes. I've always wondered about these but never gave it any time exploring but I am now.
Awe James was enjoying the company and y’all are awesome for going along with him for the day. Love this. 💖💖💖
2 suggestions
Potty Chairs . You know the kind you put in the room with the bucket underneath . Turn them into Fishing chair. Minnow bucket , rod holders, coolers , and cushions for comfort
this is incredibly cool. i sincerely hope you put some real tlc into that boat. there are people who renovate these and live in them full time on the ocean. i am excited to see what kinds of renovations/projects you come up with for it.
What a delightful old dude James is! You'd never find a more decent person.
This reeks of all kinds of goodness. The respect shared between y'all was great to watch. An unforgettable buy for you of course but I would suspect that it was an unforgettable sell for him as well.
sorry, I jerked as I went to hit the reply and hit the thumbs down button. And yes I am old. I agree with you the respect they showed the guy was heart warming.
I would not have been able to keep a straight face and not bust out laughing anywhere near him because he is such a cool guy
I can not wait to see Lojo's face when he sees this in his pond. It will make a great addition 😂
This was super wholesome man, and really loved that guy, definitely reminds me of my old Grandad, full of stories and awesome humour. Make sure you get James back on the channel when you get this thing on the water ❤️
I love this guy. He's awesome! I bet he's got a ton of stories to tell and a helluva way of tellin 'em. Part of the value of this buy is the experience.
I demand you do regular videos with this old man. The world needs it.
God bless you Badge, Mr. James and Tommy. This is exciting! Badge & Tommy, I'm happy that you guys are doing things that you enjoy and that you share with us. Peace all
Nothing like shopping with grandpa. I think it was exactly what you and him needed and didn’t know it. Great video
What a cool guy! He came from a different time, when the world was simpler, not so full of hate. He's just a good dude. We need more guys, younger guys, like James in this world. What a heart warming video. Plus, you got a freakin life boat!! how awesome is that!!
Most people in the USA are good people, it is a small percentage of the population that is causing the turmoil. The simple way to have a better society is to act towards others the way you want them to act towards you.
Not so full of hate...in the past...in the US...you smokin...
Well, there certainly was a lot of hate in the good old days. Simpler maybe, but still lots of hate
What about black people not having rights, or women not having rights, or anyone that wasn’t a white dude not having rights?
"when the world was simpler, not so full of hate." I think someone needs to open up a history book...
Next video: "I bought a SpaceX Falcon 9 off Bring a Trailer!!"
The old man is gold! We need more people that easy going!
I have no idea why TH-cam brought me here, but I enjoyed this immensely. Thanks Andrew!😀
The man is a legend. And the memory of the day is worth more than anything money can buy. And I know your never going to forget this experience and total respect for how you conducted yourself and treated him. And you have one more new subscriber. Stay safe and thank you for the video. It's really made my day is such dark and uncertain times.
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I am 69 years old, I retired in 2009 after 30 years off-shore with three different oil companies on 7 different oil & gas platforms. I have seen and operated many lifeboats similar to your new purchase. They are not fast, they are not stable ( lots of motion in the ocean). Their best suited for evacuation of a rig in trouble. All that being said I hope you enjoy your new boat.
Yep. Everybody cram in and let's get away from the platform and probable fire and head over to the nearest work boat for a pick up. And keep the hatches closed.
she's OLD, too. built by "Harding A.S." according to one of the labels in there, which became Schat-Harding, which then got bought by Palfinger like half of the rest of the industry.
though if you put in enough ballast in there in the right places I bet a lot of the stability issues could be worked out.