This FREE Boat May Have Been The WORST Decision of My Life!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ส.ค. 2023
- @MerlinsOldSchoolGarage obtains a free boat from a youtube fan. He doesn't quite understand the mess he got himself into with this project. Merlin and Jetski Jimmy work on getting it water worthy again! Will they sink or swim?
From a Model A Ford one week to Sea Doo boat the nest week, an off road wrecker, a reduced scale tractor trailer, or a Jetta pickup conversion. The spectrum here is endless. Merlin is a renaissance man.
Took the words right out of my mouth. This has quickly became my favorite channel.
And he even helped fix a boat that was on the bottom of the dry lake and got it going also
You can't put Merlin in a box😂
@johnnyadams1755 well said, can't be done
The two happiest days of a boatowner's life in one video clip, awesome.
I just heard that one recently. The day you buy it, and the day you sell it.
Imagine the Knowledge that Mr Willis has in his 92 year old head 👍🏻👍🏻
A walking google for sure
All boats are terrible decisions, financially.
As long as you know that up front, they're worth every penny.
Break Out Another Thousand
So true! Boats are maybe like swimming pools. Terrible financial decisions but excellent family investments.
Merlin never fails to get literally anything running! Let alone running better than from the factory! Looked like a blast out on the lake!
Merlin never fails to get literally anything running...at least not on published videos.
I owned the single engine version of this. What a rough riding boat. At times a little dangerous as you could throw it in reverse and fill the boat with water. Sold it and purchased a 25 ft pontoon. I never regretted that change.
Speaking from experience there is no such thing as a free boat,the first free boat was a 1969 Chrysler Dart 13 ft 10 inch. Dark green, with an old Chrysler 25 hp,The second Free boat was a 1977 Livingston 8 foot for throwing in the back of the truck, that by the numbers on it I built when I was in highschool working for Livingston boat when they were on 37th in auburn the third free boat 1966 Gulfstream 17 ft with trailer cause it has beautiful hull lines, I never seen flotation foam absorb that much water before, transom was rotted out,ripped. It all apart, replaced the transom, deck, foam, ect going to put two big period appropriate Mercurys on it,and repaint the green with a candy apple Green metallic.
I was really interested in the Seadoo boat when they first came out. But I passed on it. This is the first time I've seen one in decades. Salesman took me for a ride and overdid the donuts a bit and filled the boat with water. I didn't sink however. We baled for awhile, restarted the boat and drove back at a more leisurely pace. I knew it could be a lot of fun, but with my personality would be baling it often.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🔧🏁🇺🇸
My wife said same thing about a 2021 Side by side I bought from Old Farmer who trusted his help to maintain his equipment and they Didn't, and after getting it back running heard some noises but before could find them and fix them it threw a Rod, so now I need a New Motor for my HiSun(Coleman) 550 Outfitter here in North Florida, that or I need you & Jetski Jimmy and some new parts and side casings
I hope I am that spry and spunky, when I am, 92-years-old.
We need a marine grade yankum rope,
For when Magical Merlin isn't there to save the day,
Thanks for recording 😊
I bought one of those back when they were new. It was a blast on the water but could get you hurt quickly. It caused more then one hospital visit but well worth it!!
Mosquitos sprayer at startup so that's a plus if you have blood suckers around LOL. I remember when those boats came out and then they came out with the detachable boat for your jetski or skis.
I GREW UP AROUND THE CORNER. BEST BREAKFAST BURRITO EVER!!!!
What's up with the audio, in the opening sequence, when you're in the Ute? The bloopers were a hoot! (The things you do for a shot!)
I saw another version of the "SeaDoo" boat. It was "U" shaped and you docked your SeaDoo in the back of it (the empty part of the "U") and it became the drive and steering for a boat. Only seen it once, so I suspect they aren't very common.
That men doesn't look that age ❤
That must why you love the Cummins 12v that’s why I watch you Merlin your a simple man, I am to!!
good to see jimmy
That's what I love about watching your channel Merlin. You just never know what you're going to be doing! That little boat runs pretty darn good for a freebie!! I know you had to put some work into it but you can't beat the price! Great time! And a special thanks to your daughter for the film work!!!!
Cool little boat, not for the faint of heart. Nice rework for the electronics
You area clever guy Merlin. Rewiring that would be beyond me. Awesome job and you got a sale.
Isnt Havasu where the big boys end up and run? Boats and pwcs?
Even the yamaha LS2000 a 21' jet boat was so rough the radios always fell out.
I have made a living working on watercraft so long I am totaly burned out on them and the lake.
Same happened on bikes and the road.
Merlin, you never cease to amaze me? Til next time, take care, and we'll see you on the next...
Thanks for another adventure 👍😀
Omg that burger and fries looks delicious. I use to eat in LaVerne, CA they were so good. Nice boat!
Thank you for convincing me not to get one of these!
That is so amazing seeing Willie doing so good at the age of 92. Wow! Not so good for His neighbour, however.
22:52 awesome to see that running! I’ll stop by and check it out
You are a master mechanic at everything! Love this show.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLIS!! From Alaska, USA..
Merlin.. I too love a brownie box, don't hear anyone talk about um anymore tho.. Ppl have forgotten about em, or never knew what they was. AL~THO..
I used to drive a truck with an "Air~Shift~Four~by~Four"... Now I'll tell you that was a SWEET (lazybones) shifting tranny, I my Ol age, I guess that's what I'd choose, but there's something about TWO STICKS, makes a man fall~in~love with em!!
Sometimes FREE is very expensive 😢
Great to see a couple of second gen Dodges still rocking the old style tow mirrors 😎
I had a pleasant surprise tonight while watching a few old episodes of Vegas Rat Rods on Motor Trend. A young Merlin with dark hair! With your past experience it’s no wonder you make some of the best videos on TH-cam.
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Never owned a bombardie jet ski but have owned plenty of their snowmobiles and in 40 years I've never had a engine related problem, Canadians build the most dependable rec equipment.
Absolutely super, engine is engine, if you understand the system, you can do a lot and improve so many things.
Great how you have made the boat run.
Greetings from Frankfurt
Got towed from the l-40 bridge up to Jack Smith in one these, we ran out gas. You haven't truly boated on the colorado river, until you've been towed back to the ramp... The ride of shame 😅😂
I just figured out where I have seen you before. Probably not new to anyone else, but I just saw a rerun of Welderup Vagas Rat Rods with Steve Darnell and there you were! The mechanic who made all those crazy engines run! Very cool!
Pretty nice boat Merlin, twin Rotax's that company makes a lot of aircraft engines
That Pastrami Burger on the sign looks delicious, making my mouth water lol.
You're a wizard! 😅 do, this, do that, done!
Motor sports and a food review, great times , Merlin rocks😀🇺🇸
I like the ole man, he sounds like a good ole boy. Keep up the great work bud!
All that California spec crap for emissions control. We had a CrisCraft with same mess. Was easier to just gut entire engine bay down bare hull and rebuild the way you want. We pulled engines for gutting /rebuild room
Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you Merlin.
They are cool lil boats. Glad you brought it back to life. I'm sure there's a ticket on the way from Utah for quaga muscles lol.
LOL ! Break out another Thousand ! My Boating days ended in the early 80.s . And Havasu was always fun ! Thanks for sharing !
Those boats are fun for a minute but knowing Lake Havasu like I do, the wakes on that lake get huge and nasty! I`m sure your back said nope. That was such a fun video though!!😄
Merlin--you gave away the Sea-Doo boat!! Impressed you had it running so well.
Friday traffic in your travel direction at 5 PM, can be double the non-Friday evening amount of time. (Folks heading out for the weekend).
That’s Funny Right There Hahaha 🤣
I had a sailor tell me once that a boat was a hole in the water that you try to fill with money....rings true!
Thanks for making.
Dude I do Marine repair for a living. The stand alone system for each engine I approve good call. The old KISS system . I love the junction box amazing the factory put in a junction box to tie everything together this thing looks like a blast great job from one Tech to another !
If that's the worst,🤨, then I wanna see the best, thanks for sharing.
happy birthday old timer 🎂🎂
Back in 70s my uncle had a boat with three outboards he always had trouble with keeping them timed up great video and great job with the boat
I would say I would take it but I want the grocery getter lol.😂
Electronic is the job I dislike most. I can build a lot of things, but wiring
You and Chad's Fab can have the job.
Had the same boat back in the 90s We definitely had our fun with it but it was hard on the kidneys.
I’d love to have that boat. Plenty of power and it’s comfortable.
That looks like a lot of fun. Thanks 👍 for sharing.
Wow cool, and it runs, nice job, always good to see ya.
Thanks for the video. Looks like you got a cool little ride . Especially for the price. 👍
Definitely a rough ride in those!
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
This is why I bought the single engine version with the 787cc.
Great video. True, "a boat that should never had been made."
That sucker rips along pretty darn good.
The Twin rotax motor with superchargers kit would be bad to the bone.
Great video,thumbs up, thanks for bringing us along on your adventures
Awesome little project, needed that in Missouri!!!
Thanx for sharing your experience
You'll be glad you sold it
Have a Great Day 👍
God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸
Great video! BOAT Bust Out Another Thousand. Merlin can fix anything! I love this channel!
Well that was fun!
Nothing is free except for Bad advice hahaha that's what my dad always tells me 🤣🤣
Your great. Good job. Thank you 😊
We moved to San Fran a democrat. 23 years later we moved out the state as republicans. God help Cali... Great vids!
BOAT, break out another thousand, ya.
I sure wouldn't want any newer boat. The marinas will eventually get your house!! LOL. I have an 88 Sea Ray Seville that I can work on. God knows I have had to!! A great boat.
LOL! GOOD JOB!
I love your videos.
Hello my friend Merlin,Hella fun man Hella fun.Looks like a must to swim in the lake to cool off that 120 degree heat.Peace out my friend.
That’s awesome would love that little boat awesome work Merlin
From trash to treasure. 😁
Is that the Sea Doo boat that you can drop the bow into the water and submarine the boat?..My cousin has one and you haulass then drop the bow into the water and the whole boat fills up with water and those bildge pumps get the water out in like 2 minutes.
❤That was fun .. git 'er done 👍😎✊
Xcmg we have those we rent them there a Knock off of Caterpillar Ran by Cummins 👍👍👍
That would be a cool boat to have.
I guy I worked with bought one of those the first year they came out .
First time out with his wife they jumped a wave and she ended up with a broken back.
Boat went up for sail the next day.
Hello from Siesta Key Florida
That is a great spot for burgers, My wife worked less than a mile away from PK Burgers. we would go there for lunch.:)
Good thing Merlin bought this BEFORE the river run! Because after he most surely had enough of jet skis... 😂😁😜
I had the exact same SeaDoo Speedster boat and it was an absolute hoot! We have spent hours digging ski rope out of the impellers but so much fun! Ours would run 53 mph with 3 of us in it. Soooo much fun but rough riding as you can only imagine. 🤣🤣
Great fun as always . 🎉
You were in Yorba Linda? That's the home of Funny car legend John Force
after operation yellow submarine with Paul there is nothing that Merlin can not re float...!
Love the bloopers. Great video as always.
Like a true Asian, you keep the old sign. (I'm the Bah Gui)
God! The 787 is legendary! 110 horsepower out of a 2 cylinder 2 stroke. I loved my 97' GTX that I had swagged out for fishing like an OG FishPro... That motor is soooooo nice. I think Bombardier is so ahead of their time. They were like Honda in those years.
Good place for a burger, only 15 minutes from my house. If you are ever back in SoCal just let me know when you are back in town and the meal is on me!
I would have tried the Pilly