Definitely restorable I love watching people restore these old glass boats, you have a good outdrive and a motor that’s easy to find parts for. I would say you have her 80% there already!
I appreciate the encouragement 👍 the motor I’m not worried about at all. I have worked on plenty of them. Do you know what out drive it is? Is it an alpha one gen one?
@@RuggedWrench Easiest way to tell is if there is a Gear lube bottle on the motor. The Gen I had no gear lube monitor/reservoir. All Gen IIs do. Gen I skegs are straight and Gen IIs are slanted as well, the Gen IIs often don't use the zincs with trim tabs because the slant in the skeg is enough.
@@RuggedWrench It could also be a pre alpha, otherwise known as the MR unit. Depends on the year. The physical differences between the two are internal.
I remember these Bayliner Monterey from back when they were new. These are pretty darn nice boats overall with good room, good layout and a pretty good performing hull. A bit heavy. While not one of the premium brand boats, I believe you got a whole lot of goodness for your money with these boats. This was built when the styles were changing to the more modern rounded and ‘European’ looking designer looking boats. I think these are better than those boats overall for actual use.
That sternleg looks like a 470 is the motor a 308mercreuser as that was what our boat was but we chopped it in half extended 1.1/2 mtrs then put a 400 Diesel in
I am going to follow these videos on this Bayliner. Want to see a proper refurbishment of a once popular affordable family boat. Not the socially acceptable acceptable real boats that really weren’t any better than this boat.
Strip that boat down to a bare hull keep all the hardware and turn it into like a lobster style boat with the wheel house all the way to the front and have a big open back boat for fishing
Boats of that size don't need and or never came with a title. You may need a title for the trailer or bill of sale. Depending on your state requirements. Nice boat though ! Older liners (Bayliners) used more glass on the hull than never liners. Plus your yr boat has a much better hull design. Your boat has less dead rise than never boats, so it makes for more stability. Good luck
This will be fun to watch so I subscribed. I think they should have paid you guys for taking it. It won't be cheap getting that boat sea worthy and nice to the point you can enjoy it. Good luck, I'll be following along. Technically every boat is restorable for a price.
@@RuggedWrench I like how you mentioned "family project" That in itself makes it all worth it! I know you're excited to get that engine turned over and running but I would just start gutting it. You're probably looking at a rewiring job and a new motor. Hopefully the stern drive is in decent shape.
@@RuggedWrench Art, I meant to tell you that Connecticut does not title boats so you won't be receiving a title for the boat you purchased, there isn't one. Maine, (where I live) is the same way. As long as you have a Bill of Sale Maryland will be able to issue you a title.
Going to need daily videos , of this build ! Can't get enough of boat restoration projects.! Best of luck , keep up the good work and cheering you along ! Greetings from Switzerland!
Man, you Americans can make some nice deals on lots of different stuff... People more or less "abandoning" (400 bux is nothing) stuff like this is unheard of in most of the rest of the world. The benefits of having lots of people with the ability to buy stuff I guess. Hard to see from the video but the interior seems easy enough to fix up for just using it if you dont want something fancy, just rip out the fabric and stuff to bare wood and go from there. Edit: Ok, I just finishjed watching and perhaps its a bit worse than I thought... Still if you dont mind going just for utility it can be done for pretty cheap to fix it up I would think..
I deliver to the place you bought this boat at. Pascone Place in Newington Ct. I always wondered if the 2 boats were any good after sitting there over 10 years. I remember seeing them with new tarps lol. Glad you guys rescued it
I had one of these a bayliner 2556 all the internal wood is white interior ply be prepared when you start 😮. The rear bulkhead with the door is structural and needs to be strong as it supports the flybridge. Nothings impossible but depends what you have more of time or money.
Good on you thanks, been through these projects few times , suggest you get inside with garden vacuum remove all loose materiel,, soak the whole thing in painter s liquid sugar soap ,and pressure wash the whole interior into the bilge n pump out ,,then do it over couple of times ,, quick n you won't be dirty with shit falling in your eyes while you work , good luck
Bringing back one of these will be a joy with your boys. Picture an evening on the water with a few drinks of whatever after a day of cruising & fishing. Looking forward to seeing the resto.
I like everything about this project except the title issue. I run from anything I cant get a title for as soon as money changes hands. No title immediately is a deal breaker for me. It was a hard, expensive lesson to learn. Title problems suck. New sub here. Good luck.
We do have an update on the title situation. Apparently on a boat that old they didn’t issue titles. It’s just a transferable registration. Which we found it the boat. 👍
@Art of Adventure that is great. It certainly simplifies things for you. It does make people who live in states that require them think twice before buying one from an area that doesn't.
You can have a lot of fun with a boat like that. NEVER put plywood or silicone caulk on a boat! I have seen so much rotted plywood its insane. Find a place that specialises in fiberglass supplies and get honeycomb core to use instead of plywood. Its 100 times lighter and never rots. You lay fiberglass over it to make superlight panels that glass into the boat to become an integral part of the structure. Instead of caulk, use 3-M 4200 for anything you might remove later, and 5200 for stuff you want permanent for the life of the boat. Trying to remove properly applied 5200 usually rips out layers of fiberglass with it. 4200 is a good marine sealant. Silicone rubber is rapidly degraded by ultraviolet in direct sunlight and falls off. Boat windows leaking just a little drip drip drip past what looks like an excellent silicone bead is incredibly annoying when trying to sleep or when it soaks food on the table. Good luck with your project!
Very nice! I actually tried to look at both these boats when they popped up for sale, but the seller never reached back out when I tried to schedule a day/time. Can’t wait to follow along on the videos.
I'm in the middle of buy a 32 foot peen Yan that I'm going to strip and redo to a kinnerman/ lobster style boat I'm put twin 351windsors bored and stroked to 410 fuel injected with a good cam twin 150 gallon fuel tanks she'll be a beast when I'm done
We had almost this exact boat my folks bought new in the late 70s. Ours had a 350 v8 and we dragged it from Wyoming all the way to Lake Superior. Fun boat but not fun to load in the wind!
EEEK, you must have never had a blowout on a dual axle trailer before. Normally when 1 blows, it either takes out the one next to it or damages it to where it's just a matter of time. Your SUV also looks way over loaded too. Anyways, only halfway into your video and looking forward in seeing you dig into your vessel. Fly Bridge too. Awesome Project.
@@Lifeitsfull fun to watch. I have done a few boats over the years. Outboard engines are much easier and i think less expensive to work on. Good luck. I will be watching for sure
We just released the video about the parts boat that we got to fix this one🤷♂️ the next repair and restoration video will be a few weeks yet. Thank you for your patience 👍
Definitely restorable I love watching people restore these old glass boats, you have a good outdrive and a motor that’s easy to find parts for. I would say you have her 80% there already!
I appreciate the encouragement 👍 the motor I’m not worried about at all. I have worked on plenty of them. Do you know what out drive it is? Is it an alpha one gen one?
@@RuggedWrench Easiest way to tell is if there is a Gear lube bottle on the motor. The Gen I had no gear lube monitor/reservoir. All Gen IIs do. Gen I skegs are straight and Gen IIs are slanted as well, the Gen IIs often don't use the zincs with trim tabs because the slant in the skeg is enough.
@@RuggedWrench Hi. I can easily see from the video its a gen 1.
@@RuggedWrench It could also be a pre alpha, otherwise known as the MR unit. Depends on the year. The physical differences between the two are internal.
I remember these Bayliner Monterey from back when they were new. These are pretty darn nice boats overall with good room, good layout and a pretty good performing hull. A bit heavy. While not one of the premium brand boats, I believe you got a whole lot of goodness for your money with these boats.
This was built when the styles were changing to the more modern rounded and ‘European’ looking designer looking boats. I think these are better than those boats overall for actual use.
Thank you 👍 I love the style as well
Leader brand ready for the graveyard
Most people would have junked it. My son and I are enjoying the project 👍
That sternleg looks like a 470 is the motor a 308mercreuser as that was what our boat was but we chopped it in half extended 1.1/2 mtrs then put a 400 Diesel in
Wow that sounds like a fun project 👍
I am going to follow these videos on this Bayliner. Want to see a proper refurbishment of a once popular affordable family boat. Not the socially acceptable acceptable real boats that really weren’t any better than this boat.
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So we are the people you bought the boat from and I truly can’t wait to c how it comes out!
That’s great 👍👍👍 we are having a blast with the project.
Strip that boat down to a bare hull keep all the hardware and turn it into like a lobster style boat with the wheel house all the way to the front and have a big open back boat for fishing
I hadn’t thought about that 🤷♂️
Take the motor right out strip it completely down salt water is not kind to any motor
Yes that’s most likely what we will need to do.
Boats of that size don't need and or never came with a title. You may need a title for the trailer or bill of sale. Depending on your state requirements. Nice boat though ! Older liners (Bayliners) used more glass on the hull than never liners. Plus your yr boat has a much better hull design. Your boat has less dead rise than never boats, so it makes for more stability. Good luck
I just found that out yesterday. It just has a transferable registration. Which we found in the boat 👍 that was a huge relief.
This will be fun to watch so I subscribed. I think they should have paid you guys for taking it. It won't be cheap getting that boat sea worthy and nice to the point you can enjoy it. Good luck, I'll be following along. Technically every boat is restorable for a price.
Yes I agree 👍 most people wouldn’t bother, but we aren’t most people 😁 it’s going to be a fun family project.
@@RuggedWrench I like how you mentioned "family project" That in itself makes it all worth it! I know you're excited to get that engine turned over and running but I would just start gutting it. You're probably looking at a rewiring job and a new motor. Hopefully the stern drive is in decent shape.
@@RuggedWrench Art, I meant to tell you that Connecticut does not title boats so you won't be receiving a title for the boat you purchased, there isn't one. Maine, (where I live) is the same way. As long as you have a Bill of Sale Maryland will be able to issue you a title.
That is good to know
Going to need daily videos , of this build ! Can't get enough of boat restoration projects.! Best of luck , keep up the good work and cheering you along !
Greetings from Switzerland!
Thank you for the encouragement. We are having a blast with this project.
Man, you Americans can make some nice deals on lots of different stuff... People more or less "abandoning" (400 bux is nothing) stuff like this is unheard of in most of the rest of the world. The benefits of having lots of people with the ability to buy stuff I guess. Hard to see from the video but the interior seems easy enough to fix up for just using it if you dont want something fancy, just rip out the fabric and stuff to bare wood and go from there.
Edit: Ok, I just finishjed watching and perhaps its a bit worse than I thought... Still if you dont mind going just for utility it can be done for pretty cheap to fix it up I would think..
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I deliver to the place you bought this boat at. Pascone Place in Newington Ct. I always wondered if the 2 boats were any good after sitting there over 10 years. I remember seeing them with new tarps lol. Glad you guys rescued it
Wow! What are the chances of that? We are loving the project
I had one of these a bayliner 2556 all the internal wood is white interior ply be prepared when you start 😮.
The rear bulkhead with the door is structural and needs to be strong as it supports the flybridge.
Nothings impossible but depends what you have more of time or money.
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Good on you thanks, been through these projects few times , suggest you get inside with garden vacuum remove all loose materiel,, soak the whole thing in painter s liquid sugar soap ,and pressure wash the whole interior into the bilge n pump out ,,then do it over couple of times ,, quick n you won't be dirty with shit falling in your eyes while you work , good luck
This is good advice 👍
Don’t change the lay out lovely little fly bridge just modernise it record everything including the Miss apps
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Bringing back one of these will be a joy with your boys. Picture an evening on the water with a few drinks of whatever after a day of cruising & fishing. Looking forward to seeing the resto.
Thank you 👍 we are having a blast
You paid for this? Man.. You are in for a WORLD of work ahead of you.
Yes it’s a lot of work, but we are loving it. 👍
I like everything about this project except the title issue. I run from anything I cant get a title for as soon as money changes hands. No title immediately is a deal breaker for me. It was a hard, expensive lesson to learn. Title problems suck. New sub here. Good luck.
We do have an update on the title situation. Apparently on a boat that old they didn’t issue titles. It’s just a transferable registration. Which we found it the boat. 👍
@Art of Adventure that is great. It certainly simplifies things for you. It does make people who live in states that require them think twice before buying one from an area that doesn't.
that should have been a free boat but hey is what it is.. also that little ejecto seat button in the haul is a transducer for a depth finder..
You can have a lot of fun with a boat like that. NEVER put plywood or silicone caulk on a boat! I have seen so much rotted plywood its insane. Find a place that specialises in fiberglass supplies and get honeycomb core to use instead of plywood. Its 100 times lighter and never rots. You lay fiberglass over it to make superlight panels that glass into the boat to become an integral part of the structure. Instead of caulk, use 3-M 4200 for anything you might remove later, and 5200 for stuff you want permanent for the life of the boat. Trying to remove properly applied 5200 usually rips out layers of fiberglass with it. 4200 is a good marine sealant. Silicone rubber is rapidly degraded by ultraviolet in direct sunlight and falls off. Boat windows leaking just a little drip drip drip past what looks like an excellent silicone bead is incredibly annoying when trying to sleep or when it soaks food on the table. Good luck with your project!
This is very helpful, thanks 👍
Very nice! I actually tried to look at both these boats when they popped up for sale, but the seller never reached back out when I tried to schedule a day/time. Can’t wait to follow along on the videos.
That’s great 👍 the other boat was a huge project. Ours will be also, but it seems more manageable.
I'm in the middle of buy a 32 foot peen Yan that I'm going to strip and redo to a kinnerman/ lobster style boat I'm put twin 351windsors bored and stroked to 410 fuel injected with a good cam twin 150 gallon fuel tanks she'll be a beast when I'm done
Sweet 👍 sounds like a blast.
Lol was definitely poison oak!
👍 yep😂
Rotten walls probably rotten transom
I thought the same thing. But the transom is solid 👍
Get a bill of sale & the # on side of boat
Yes, we did that and with the registration card that we found it the boat we were able to get it all figured out 👍
Dude, that boat is badASS!!!
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One more thing no time lapse
Maybe some of both
We had almost this exact boat my folks bought new in the late 70s. Ours had a 350 v8 and we dragged it from Wyoming all the way to Lake Superior. Fun boat but not fun to load in the wind!
I am looking forward to getting this boat back together and taking it out to the lake. Loading in the wind is miserable. Been there before. 😂
Boat name,,fun seeker!!!!
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A good wash would help a lot.
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I just subscribe I would love to see a 1-hour videos on this boat build keep up the good work❤😊
Thank you 👍
EEEK, you must have never had a blowout on a dual axle trailer before. Normally when 1 blows, it either takes out the one next to it or damages it to where it's just a matter of time. Your SUV also looks way over loaded too. Anyways, only halfway into your video and looking forward in seeing you dig into your vessel. Fly Bridge too. Awesome Project.
We had a successful drive home.😁 We are loving the project 👍
That truck is rated to tow 9500 pounds. Mine is identicle. It isn't loaded even close to that.
It like they where cooking meth on breaking bad on that boat 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂🤷♂️
Bottom of the bilge is the through-hull transducer for the depth finder.
That makes sense 👍 thank you
Can’t wait to see this one, you’ve just gained a sub.
It’s gunna be fun 👍
Make sure to change the gas tank. Maybe you should junk it.
Most people would junk it😁 but I think it will be a fun project.
@@Lifeitsfull fun to watch. I have done a few boats over the years. Outboard engines are much easier and i think less expensive to work on. Good luck. I will be watching for sure
Hands on the pump my friend.
😂 very true
Ok. I LOVE boat restoration videos. Subscribed
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Looked like Ivey to me .... Don't pee
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Give the boat a name contest!
I like that idea 👍
So when yall gonna make a new video hello let's go
We just released the video about the parts boat that we got to fix this one🤷♂️ the next repair and restoration video will be a few weeks yet. Thank you for your patience 👍