Should We Buy this Boat for $100?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 เม.ย. 2022
- Our life is a little in limbo with the delay of our catamaran which also doubles as our home, office, and means to make video content... So why not explore yet another project boat?? ARE WE CRAZY?? Today we bring you with us on a tour of a boat that is being offered for $100. What is the worse that can happen you may be wondering? We ponder this question ourselves in the biggest engine room we have ever been in 🤣
Let us know if you think we should get it in the comments below.
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We lived and worked on our 1987 44 DeFever for 14 years. Its an awesome boat, no doubt. Ours wasn't nearly as bad as the one you are looking at. It took the better part of a decade though to get her into the condition I wanted and that was doing the work myself.... in FL. The two dealbreakers on a DeFever are the fuel and water tanks. If they are leaking (which they probably are) then its trash. It costs way too much to replace/repair those. Those Lehman engines are great, no worries there. Join our DeFever club and you will have access to a wealth of knowledge. Good luck!!
Wow! It is beautiful and so much personality! For $100!!
Could you pump the tanks dry and use internal bladders? ...or would that not work/not be worth it? I don't know the boat at all, I'm just thinking if I were in that situation...
WOW..! Blatter ... good idea...🤔
@@ryano.5149 That's what I would do. Many ways to fix old tanks.
I love seeing guys like you who have sweat and bled and are willing to share their hard-earned knowledge and warmly welcome new folks into the "club". Good man!
What a great way to handle the delay getting your new boat! You two are incredible worker bees and I cannot wait to see how you transform her into the beauty she could be!
I look forward to seeing the two do your magic on the boat. Your ability to make repairs in less than ideal conditions is what attracted me to the channel and now I'm hooked.
As a sailor stuck in a power boaters body, and a lover of trawlers, I am so excited to see these videos start coming through. PS - I love DeFevers too! Good luck, but I know this boat is going to look 1,000 better when you guys are done with it.
DeFever trawlers are my favorite trawlers. I just love the layout of them.
That sign you're looking for is called a Valuation Survey… worth it! Find a local Trawler Specialist
The West coast thing would have killed it for me, but congrats guys she is a beautiful old boat.
Yay!! Been waiting for this! Can't wait to see more videos. YES take on the project!
Can't wait to see you working on this boat!
Coool show! A Panama trip would sure be an Adventure! That galley alone is worth the price of the boat!
Bronze ports all over ...
I admire you guys for the challenges you face fearlessly. I envy the life you're living.
So excited to see all the projects hopefully!
It’s always difficult when you see massive future timelines and have to decide if that’s the road you are going to go down. But the road NEVER plays out like you imagine. I was on a boat this year. I slept on it one night and was like nope. Now I’m on a completely different time line. Things are going well...
I would LOVE to watch you guys do another boat rehab!!
That would be an opportunity I’d love to have. It would be a retirement project for me. As long as she won’t sink, I’d love a chance to spend the rest of my days restoring her.
Go for it !! I'm very excited to see how it turns out. You can cruise while you are working on the small stuff. Prefect timing for getting back up to the San Juan islands,
Just a few miles north of where you were are the Canadian Gulf islands. Further North, is Desolation Sound where the water temp is very warm. Check it out.
Jetty smiled and jumped All In! 🐕
I think they had their answer all along! 😊 🚤 🛠
Look out…here comes the🩸😅 & 😭 !!!
But it should be fun…fun to watch! 😆
Good Luck, you two!! 🤞🏻
For $100, and a bit of cleaning, you could easily have a place to live and have some fun while waiting for the new boat. Just don't go too crazy with the upgrades and repairs and you can unload it for what you have into it (or better) when it's time to get the new cat.
I launch my boat just across from that harbor. I use the ramp at Oyster point. Looks like a fun project. You can always rent it out as like a air b&b right at the slip 👍
Love it! You two are going to kill it. I see some $$$ and a lot of swet equity turning into a great situation.
Wow! I’m in Arizona and even I was drooling over that diamond in the rough! I see lots of potential!
Billy , like you said " you know what's involved in the amount of time for little jobs, to do them right, and there seems to be a lot of them" Don't be fooled by the prise, there are always other boats. All the best no matter what the decision 😁🤞
Wow, just wow! To see how you rehabbed this awesome trawler is amazing! You found a great boat! So happy for you ❤️ just an amazing adventure! If you have the know how to do this, go for it!!!
Best line in the video: "Sometimes the free boats are the most expensive".
Boat = Break out anther thousand! 👍
That classic boat has some beautiful lines. Stay groovy and stay safe.
We lived on a 1974 Marine Trader for 5 years. Oh I miss it. That is a fantastic boat yes it needs some love but so much potential. Good luck desiding.
I mean this to be in the most kind of way…Do you want to spend the next 12-24 months of your lives restoring a boat? You seem to really enjoy exploring & this boat will take your summer and fall at minimum, & a couple years to get it in shape out of your youth-spoken from older travelers-it needs lots of repairs that will insert a catheter right into your bank account. Defever are great trawlers no doubt, we almost bought one as well. The question is, do you want to spend the extensive time and money to do it up and, what will it be worth in the end. It will be sunk cost. I don’t think from what we’ve seen, you can put enough lipstick on the pig. Run away! Enjoy experiences doing fun things like you have been. Too many boating vlogs doing boat repairs & restoration already as well. FWIW.
I think you should go for it...the videos you can make...for diy boaters...might increase your subscribers
Recommend you get an experienced person for this type of boat and spend the time/money to get a REAL list of the items that need repair/replacement. You all can make a real good review, but someone that knows that type of boat is invaluable. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.
Thanks for posting and sharing. Nice to see this one.
The boats amazing! Jetty will LOVE IT❤
what a turnaround! Congratulations.
it's lovely !
I love the warm color interior wood
..what ever it is..
they seem to use wood with more grey overtones in the newer boats that I've seen..
Go for it. You are the right age for another project. It just changes your plans for the immediate future
Fixing up this boat will make great content.
Jetty reminds me of our baby Chloe we lost in April. She was such a great girl and our buddy. Man, I miss her!
All you really need to figure out is, can you fix it up well enough to leave the dock, and be able to sell it for close to what you put into it, by the time your boat arrives. Last thing you want is to be on your new boat, and stressing over how to get rid of this boat! But I always wanted a DeFever! Sweet boat!
seems like a new adventure! I'm pretty sure that just by cleaning this boat you can make money on it!
i think the project or fixing making it you're own will be enjoyable i wish you two the best
So excited to see y'all back on a trawler and showing us how it's done! Good luck!
I´ve seen some crazy boat projects, but this one is really intimidating.Good luck and best regards from Germany
Buy it!!!!!! I’ll love to see what you do with it. It will make some great videos. 😉👍🏻👍🏻
Awesome boat take care of the important things and the little things just do them one at a time 👍
Oh HELL YEAH! She looks like a good ship and very livable
Thats so cool!!! I wish I could get a deal like that on a 35+ ft boat!
Give the people what they want! We wana see you guys fix it up! Do it yourself! That would make a good show!
I like the acoustic ceiling tiles for the headliner they probably did that to make it look better and to provide some insulation. I'm sure that adds quite a bit of weight that has to go
DEFINITELY go for it!!!!!.
If you know how to do the repairs it will be a great boat. Take it from a classic yacht restorer. I have refit many many large boats 60-140'. If both of you will be working on it will take about a year of full time work.
All the through- hull fittings, and sea cocks are salvageable, unless electrolysis has wasted them.
If I was looking for a live-aboard, I would defenetly take on the challenge!
IN A HEART BEAT !! In a San Francisco Minute ! I think it is a Great boat. And I have the tools and skill to do a boat 'Fixer' like this. Good Luck ! I'll be watching.
Have you owned a big boat before. I had a chance recently to buy an old Crist Craft that need work but at 78 I am too old to start a long project, what an exciting time for you. good luck
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Firstly you have to look at it from a totally different angle, don't think of it as buying a seaworthy vessel.
I would like to think of it like buying a campervan first.....an old campervan is valued at much more than that. Convert it to a liveable space and if time and resources permits than make it seaworthy. Haul it to a hard inexpensive location if required. I certainly would buy that if I don't have a home.
You two seem to know what you are looking at. If you have the time and money go for it. This boat will make some great content.
You don't have to be mad ... But it does help !! ...... Stay Safe & Fair Winds !!
Jetty likes that boat. I saw Billy rebuild a motor one time with Minimal tools so I’m not worried.
We looked at the same model Defever last year. Somewhat better condition but same interior leaks all over. The fuel tank issue was the dealbreaker though. $50k project hanging over our heads to replace them and all those boats need it done. Enjoy your journey.
LOL i can do that job for less! the metal needed is at max about 500$ .... cutting the metal only takes time, not money....(Provided you have all the tools) welding could be done in a day or 2 .... if i take my hourly wage, it wont cost you more than 10k for both tanks and 3 days of work.... (might even be less depending on where you get the metal from or what fittings you going to use)
Gotta love rich boat people with no skills what so ever.... you guys are like piggy banks for people like me.... got payed $2500 once for an anti-fouling job i did in 2 days :D (less than 8 hours of work) did do a double coat because i wanted to finish the can of antifouling
Hi guys, love your channel. How long until the new boat is ready? Do you want to spend that time exploring the west coast or working on the trawler? Worst case, you can’t sell it. What’s the monthly cost to keep it and/or the cost to have it hauled to the dump? How much do you lose in $, time, travel and exploration? Other option - rent as AirBnB.
Well I love projects and you guys have scored!
Restoring old boats takes time and money I think this one's worth both that's a good year that was the year I was born 1978 and I love the style trawlers
Finally after seeing this for so long in Instagram its great to get the first TH-cam video
If you guys end up getting a boat here you have to make your way up in the delta. Was thinking about that when you were excited about windsurfing the Columbia gorge, Sherman island on the Sacramento river has some similar characteristics. Also a cheap self service boatyard is Marine Emporium at Bethel Island if that thing runs.
Good luck finding a DIY boat yard in the bay area. We've been "stuck" in the area working on a tayana 37 in our slip for the last year, and they are sticklers about staying aboard more than 2 nights/week. And haven't found a DIY yard.
Buy it. sink it in land and offer a airbnb with a off grid living for houseing shortages.
Tough decision.
Once I bought an old tiny house at the beach, completely remodeled it myself and loved it. I had a lot of determination.
Beautiful boat, you know what your in for. I'd go for it.
Nice what an excellent find.
I just saw your video where you're going through the boat for the 1st time the engines are not to worry about never seen a pair of forward laments that were not reparable well I take that back one had a run to decide their readily available the parts are available and they run forever
I'm told you acquired it and are now working on it in Napa. Good luck! Stop by Stockton when you get her going!
You guys have that new boat look. Having had the same sickness several times consider hiring a very good marine mechanic to inspect the boat both in operation and out of the water. Have fun.
Stop guys right now you are in fairy fairy land. here is your sign sleep on it please.
Вы крутые и очень мне нравитесь тем, что живёте общими интересами и поддерживаете друг друга. Вы сможете решить все проблемы и достигните своей цели. Удачи вам.
You two have put so much sweat equity into that boat. You can absolutely cash in when you get it finished. You guys do such quality work.
I like your processes of evaluating the most needed repairs and cost estimates to make her structurally safe, buoyant and moveable under her own power. Looking at her thru the eyes of an antique vehicle restorer, I like the idea of restoration but make a real factual budget and see if the numbers are favorable for a flip should you decide to go that route. Best wishes for making the best choice. Cheer 🥂. 🇺🇸👍😎...
It would make for great content no doubt about that. It would keep you guys busy until the cat is finished and a trip through the canal in a trawler would be an epic adventure. However without a haul out to check the bottom it's an unknown. If you pay to haul the boat out and it ends up a basket case you could sell the portlights to recover your yard costs lol. Looking forward to see your decision as long as you three stay happy and safe everything else will work itself out.
I wish I could find a deal like what you guys got offered.
Even if it's a complete DUDD, you have proper brass fittings that you could sell if you realize the boat would take too much to fix! GO FOR IT!
This is amazing content. I hope this is a go.
Interesting , Thank You. I personally want it , but as a practical matter I think that it would be to much money ,time and ambition . To me the biggest questions , is the hull sound , are the engines , fuel system functional . Good Luck
The 44 Defever Offshore is our dream boat but we will be looking for a 83 or newer...and East coast for the Loop...
When the engine started I think that look was a yes from Billy. Lol another options is weigh the cost of taking it out of water and scrapping boat but salvage everything that’s good. Maybe resell I lot of it at a flea market or a resell yard. Lot of work but need to weigh the cost. 100 bucks what the heck, you already spent that on dock fee lol
In German we have a saying: "Geschenkt ist noch zu teuer" - "Even as a gift, it's still too expensive".... Without an appraisal of how much it will cost to repair the ship, I would not embark on this adventure.
Thats stupid, if you dont have the skills to fix it yourself you should not buy a boat.... or make 6 figures minimal a year....
That saying is for ppl that don't know how to fix it them self, I'll do all work myself and have the knowledge to do it. It wont cost me a ton of cash to fix it, and I got the time to.
They can appraise the boat themselves. They already have experience fixing up three boats prior to this and selling them for a profit later.
@@rogerelzenga4465 so true
I totally agree, looks like a money pit.😳
I'm just starting to follow you guys... love your videos... catching up on them haha... do you offer any charters or anything of sort... looking to buy a sailboat to live in... no experience no knowledge so just doing research right now haha any tips or advice I'd appreciate it thank you 😊
Your traditional sailing grounds in SE waters have marinas littered with abandoned vessels and dreams !
I am not sure when the seawind is coming. If you have over 9 months until that comes, this trawler could be home base and a slow stable platform to explore the left side. Say 2-3 months on systems and cosmetics. Nothing structural unless it’s absolutely necessary. Get it running safe and run it around until your world cruiser is ready. Then turn this over to a subscriber for what you have into it. Bam…the birth of a whole new sister channel. You guys are great. Cheers
Just subbed... I am always up for an adventure, LETS DO THIS!!!
Depending on exactly how much you will put into it for upgrades and making sure it floats and runs, you could flip it and have fun on it while waiting for your catamaran then sell it for way more… you two know what you are doing, just depends on how much work you want to do :)
just waiting as is till the sailing season starts will increase value, buy a boat in the winter, sell it right before the summer, BLAM! doubled your money....
Your young GO for it ‼️🙏
LMAO..."Wait a minute, you can't do vital things without me!".... That was so cute and funny at the same time! That cracked me up! I'm working on a 43 ft Gulfstar Trawler now, fixing her up. Following this will help with my motivation! Best of luck to you both!!
Don’t do it unless you plan to spend the next 10 years recoring the house/decks/cabin tops, ending up with double what it’s worth. Not to mention fuel tanks, rewriting, all new systems.. Run, Run away
Do a quick scrub of the living areas, make sure the water and air systems work and AIR B&B it for max money !!
Yes you guys are crazy crazy A.F.
But that's why we love watching your adventures.
I think you should do it .
What else are you going to do ?
Plus if you even just did the minimum and got her running and clean you could easily flip it .
You have time right now and Cali isn't that bad lol .
Do what you feel is right . But im hoping you guys get after it. 🍻⛵️🇨🇦❤️
Lots of work. Jetty like the room.
OMG, I bought an old trawler and it is a huge money pit but I have enjoyed using it. Tread carefully!
I've seen this pop up on your IG but haven't been following you on YT for quite some time. Now that your back on a trawler - and in my back yard - time to re-subscribe.
No doubt you two transform her into a beauty. Do you want to spend the time and money is the question.
You two mmaaaayyybbee
Crazy, BUT ...
It's your kind of crazy that brings gems in the rough back to life. You look like you love the boat, so just do it.
Go get you tools, come back and give her the love you two already are showing her
These are fantastic boats, you should really look around see if you could get a newer one. With about five or six years of work in about $50,000 you can get this boat up and running and have around for many years. Good luck! Be very patient this is going to take some time. And money!
I think you all did the right thing. You two do amazing work together. With the world all crazy and boat delayed might as well do something. I like the build / fix it youtube stories better than sailing / boating around so I am super excited to see this old boat functional again.
I’m glad that we got the vital things. I’m still laughing so hard. 😂
Feeling kinda dumb.. I was off face book for a time and just realized I have been following you guys for a long time but on an other boat.......looks good.
$100.00 unbelievable😲, but hope and pray it's not rotten underneath and the Engine was rebuilt at one point, good luck y probably going to need it.🤞
@ Around 3:10 the narrator is talking about " Going Through the boat " !
The 1st., thing you check is " The Engine ": As in " The Fuel Tank " !
If it's gasoline, It will have " Separated Into Layers " In the Tank " ( That Takes About >
2 years ), if so then the Gasoline is " NO Good " !
It has to be " Removed and Replaced " !
Check ALL The Other Fluids Also !
Check All the Wiring ! ( Pluming excetra ) !
Even Get a " Boat Maintenance " book and follow the " Prescribed Procedures " !
While you're thinking about it maybe consider someone paying you 1/2 costs of materials, fixes and any updates when your new boat comes? Maybe even do an agreement with future owners and get some cash now towards this project?