When drilling through vinyl with a hole saw, run the drill in reverse until it cuts through the vinyl, then go forward to cut through the backing. It won't grab the vinyl like that. :)
Best episode yet. I don't take glee in watching someone deal with an unexpected disaster, but the way you two deal with stuff keeps me coming back. Hope the vacation proves to be the best yet for you. God Bless
Them cables would be mounted on the inside of the boat. I'm to big to fit in a boat sandwich. There might have been a large access panel when I was finished along with some duct tape usage. That's how we do it in Alaska.😄😄😄
I have to give y'all an A+ on the control replacement. Especially when you're not familiar with them. Those seastar controls are kinda a pain in the rear! (Coming from a 27+ year mercury tech who has replaced over a hundred of them) I find them aggravating too! If you had used a mercury one, you would still had to cut out the opening some and replaced the cables to a different style, would have been considerably more expensive. Probably still easier than the seastar ones, lol. Good job!
I was lucky enough to grow up on beaches, in a sub topical region and have been boating all my life, still have a captains licence. A word of advice to newbie boaters, when you anchor down at low tide and want to leave your boat overnight, make sure you put out plenty of anchor rope/chain or else when the high tide hits it will either drag the nose of a small boat under water or pop your anchor out of the sand and float off with your boat. As for the explosion, that's why I never leave a can of CRC or WD-40 in the trunk of a car! LOL
I totally agree with Aaron, buy an old car or boat and do the repairs yourself, it is indeed much more satisfying than buying something new. Happy family vacation!
As Roseanne Roseannadanna would say: "Well, it just goes to show you, it's always something - if it ain't one thing, it's another." :/ Glad it all worked out! Enjoy your time off with family.
Sorry for the troubles, but congrats on overcoming and getting to spend time with family! I truly appreciate the frustrations you share, we all do. If this stuff was easy, everyone would be doing it.
This Hot Summer has melted and damaged lots of stuff that I otherwise wouldn't worry about in the back of my wagon when I go to the river.. This vid is a good reminder to stow stuff considering the potential of magnified heat in a closed vehicle! thanks, and glad you got straightened out fast!
So I didn't see where the air horn was relocated to! Thank goodness no one got hurt. Great perseverance. Love your attitude. What's the fun in buying a new boat and making a payment? Besides, this kind of stuff will keep you young. Can't wait for the next adventure! Thanks for sharing!
More than anything I love your attitudes in the face of adversity ... it seems God knew what he was doing pairing you two... enjoyed the video... have fun now!!!
That must have been very stressful, trying to sort it all out in the time frame. You both have incredible amounts of patience. I’m so glad you got it fixed in time. Enjoy your trip.
That was a freak accident. Glad nobody was hurt, and that it didn't break the windshield. The meaning that was made up for BOAT, "Break Out Another Thousand", always seems to be spot on. lol.
Nice job ,you guy's. You all are so lucky to be able to spend quality time with all your friends and relatives . Its nice to see some families still enjoy having fun together on the lake boating and skiing. That lake is just beautiful and that water was perfect for nice slalom run! I really miss my boat and all of those great vacations...... Thanks for sharing
Awesome Video! You guys have talent for days! It’s so cool to see you guys trouble shoot and then get things fixed! Hope you guys had a great camping trip with the fam!
I live in northern Manitoba (Canada) with an abundance of lakes around us. Some years ago we bought a 24 foot pontoon boat and it's just a gift from God to be able to pull out on a lake somewhere and jump in the water. So happy for y'all.
I just discovered your channel recently and absolutely love the videos on the boat. Your attitudes and outlook are refreshing. Anyone who has owned a boat and have worked on it themselves can relate with your frustrations installing that shifter. Have a great vacation. More than well deserved after that little surprise!
My rudder in my '92 Malibu came unattached from the cable on the river. My wife used channel locks on the rudder stem to guide us while I was at the helm yelling directions. Boats are so fun. haha! Thanks for the video! I just got home from TX today (9/19/21) We were in Ft Worth, Killeen, South Padre Island, San Antonio and San Marcos. What a trip!
It's always good to put the drain plug in before launching the boat. There's always boat projects. There's always house projects too, but the boat is way more fun than the house.
It seems several of us have had similar problems with “ Universal “ parts. But hey get in there and get it fixed so you can be off on another great boat trip ! Love the video, we’re all in this together.
Young Lady your husband has to be the luckiest man in the world. You're helpful in everything he has to do. Having a wife like she has to be epic, she works on the car and boat what else does she not do? God bless you both and I wish y'all the best for the summer, be safe, stay well and God Bless you both
Nice to see people like the both of you enjoying your time together and working together I’m and old fart now love what you do!!! Keep up the great work!
One of the best things is to install a solar exhaust fan on top of engine cover automatically vents any fumes out from under engine compartment. Cheers Steve from Aus.
I wrote my first comment before watching the end of the episode and what you said reminded of Murphy's law. Do you know there's an annex to Murphy's law, "Murphy was an optimist " 😁😁😁😁😁
That’s still a good looking boat! Wild what happened to that horn! As a marine mechanic-I feel your pain. Glad you got it figured out and enjoyed your time off.
Emily mine is a 1997 Ciera 2655 so very similar to your boat. Had to remove all the panels and cushions to reupholster so I understand the tight fit to get to the shifter. Thanks for the AAP coupon savings it has saved me alot. Great job to you and Aaron.
Your boating vids our well and truly my favourite. Maybe my favourite vids on youtube. I live in UK and haven't been boating in 30 years :( so watching your adventures just makes me want to do what you do. Maybe one day I'll find myself at lake witchata? Who knows. All the best you guys.
Several years ago I was at a job fair on Fort Gordon. There was a 88 Supra parked in the parking lot with a R134a can in the trunk area. It was hot that day. That can ruptured and launched through the back glass and skittered across the parking lot and eventually wedged against the curb still venting refrigerant.
i thought the refrigerant can had reliefs on the bottom or sides in it so it would pop up and relieve itself and not become a missile. Glad no one got hurt. We all know about one size fits all; Bayliner built the boat around the shifter. Glad allyall worked together and enjoyed the memories of your hard work. Thanks for the video
Hey Aaron check the purple wire next to the shifter wiring underneath. It too was damaged and about to let go. Looks like it got smashed... you guys are awesome and love the channel...
Universal kits become less dauntingly universal, when you take a highlight marker and highlight only the instructions you need. And filter through the hardware and bag everything you don't need, out of the way. Just a pointer. And I must add, you two look lovely. ...as ever, but still.
You guy's have got to install a swim platform on the hull of the boat. Maks everything you do back there easier. SAFETY, keeps feet and legs away from the prop.
You should see what a 12 oz can of soda can do to the inside of a hot car. Swells the can like a softball and any bump will set it off. I saw it go off inside a corvette. Lucky no one was holding it at the time.
Looks like y'all got it all sorted out them Universal shifters can be a headache sometimes all the work is worth it once the boat is back on the water my boat doesn't have a drain plug only bilge pumps good video guys very educational
I think it's probably a good thing our toys don't talk. You just have to find a way laugh and go with it. Live, laugh, and love absolutely are the way to go. Thanks for sharing some of those moments with us. Have fun you guys do some skiing for me.
I give you guys an a+ for even attempting to fix this on your own. Im impressed. That being said, us "professional types" would been able to do that in couple hours. Don't get me wrong I would rather have a team of employees with you guys attitude. Took way longer but was your first time....but end results were spectacular. Enjoy your vacation. Thumbs up!
Good job I love your bayliner big sweet boat I have a Chris Craft 268 love to play with I was thinking of putting a new shifter in mine this winter got a few more weeks up here in Ohio love watching your videos keep up the great work
Crazy there was enough energy to shear the shaft like that and destroy the top. WOW! I've adjusted an older Merc shifter and it's not fun. Itchy fiberglass, tight space ugh..... Love the perseverance, nice work.
So glad you were not next to that can when it blew! If it damaged the shifter like that it could have hurt you all badly! Thank goodness your safe!! Peace
I have a can of dust off in my garage which is now in my home. I never knew they had the ability to explode with that much force. I really hope this video saves someone a future injury or damage.
Why buy a new boat and make payments, buy an old one and fix it. Yeah. That's why I am fixing a 93 Volvo 940 GL wagon. It drives beautifully and each time I fix something there is one less thing to go wrong. It is satisfying. Cheers
When drilling through vinyl with a hole saw, run the drill in reverse until it cuts through the vinyl, then go forward to cut through the backing. It won't grab the vinyl like that. :)
Best episode yet. I don't take glee in watching someone deal with an unexpected disaster, but the way you two deal with stuff keeps me coming back. Hope the vacation proves to be the best yet for you. God Bless
You both are truly brave, you drove right past that "Danger Lake Ahead" sign with total confidence
Hah! I thought the lake was named Danger!!! lol!
@@whiskeytangofoxtrotover9651 That's funny! good one
Yeah, who else willingly drives to Danger Lake?
Them cables would be mounted on the inside of the boat. I'm to big to fit in a boat sandwich. There might have been a large access panel when I was finished along with some duct tape usage. That's how we do it in Alaska.😄😄😄
This is unbelievable! Just like watching a home video. I'm sorry that I'm happiest when our griefs seem shared about our boats.
Boats are a big hole in the water that you throw money into.
I have to give y'all an A+ on the control replacement. Especially when you're not familiar with them. Those seastar controls are kinda a pain in the rear! (Coming from a 27+ year mercury tech who has replaced over a hundred of them) I find them aggravating too! If you had used a mercury one, you would still had to cut out the opening some and replaced the cables to a different style, would have been considerably more expensive. Probably still easier than the seastar ones, lol. Good job!
I was lucky enough to grow up on beaches, in a sub topical region and have been boating all my life, still have a captains licence. A word of advice to newbie boaters, when you anchor down at low tide and want to leave your boat overnight, make sure you put out plenty of anchor rope/chain or else when the high tide hits it will either drag the nose of a small boat under water or pop your anchor out of the sand and float off with your boat. As for the explosion, that's why I never leave a can of CRC or WD-40 in the trunk of a car! LOL
Good tips
Wow that was a crazy mishap. Who would have thought? Right, way to adapt and over come. You two are a great team. Truly a match made in heaven.
I totally agree with Aaron, buy an old car or boat and do the repairs yourself, it is indeed much more satisfying than buying something new. Happy family vacation!
im proud of both of you for not freaking out like so many people would do,but camly fixing a problem that had to be done.
You adapted, you overcame and you triumphed. Also you now know where not to store the air horn. Good job guys.
As Roseanne Roseannadanna would say: "Well, it just goes to show you, it's always something - if it ain't one thing, it's another." :/
Glad it all worked out! Enjoy your time off with family.
Sorry for the troubles, but congrats on overcoming and getting to spend time with family! I truly appreciate the frustrations you share, we all do. If this stuff was easy, everyone would be doing it.
You two are a great example of patient persistence and a positive attitude in the face of a mess being tge key to success.
Great going you two!
This Hot Summer has melted and damaged lots of stuff that I otherwise wouldn't worry about in the back of my wagon when I go to the river.. This vid is a good reminder to stow stuff considering the potential of magnified heat in a closed vehicle! thanks, and glad you got straightened out fast!
So I didn't see where the air horn was relocated to! Thank goodness no one got hurt. Great perseverance. Love your attitude. What's the fun in buying a new boat and making a payment? Besides, this kind of stuff will keep you young. Can't wait for the next adventure! Thanks for sharing!
More than anything I love your attitudes in the face of adversity ... it seems God knew what he was doing pairing you two... enjoyed the video... have fun now!!!
Your talents came through as they always do with the two of you!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy time with the family.
Hope y’all see this before y’all head out. I transferred up to Arkansas and am now 20 min from our awesome lake! Holler at a fellow Texan!
That must have been very stressful, trying to sort it all out in the time frame. You both have incredible amounts of patience. I’m so glad you got it fixed in time. Enjoy your trip.
That was a freak accident. Glad nobody was hurt, and that it didn't break the windshield. The meaning that was made up for BOAT, "Break Out Another Thousand", always seems to be spot on. lol.
The shifter was $300 but we said a thousand cuss words 😂😂😂
@@flyingsparksgarage LOL..
Nice job ,you guy's. You all are so lucky to be able to spend quality time with all
your friends and relatives . Its nice to see some families still enjoy having fun together
on the lake boating and skiing. That lake is just beautiful and that water was perfect for nice slalom
run! I really miss my boat and all of those great vacations...... Thanks for sharing
Awesome Video! You guys have talent for days! It’s so cool to see you guys trouble shoot and then get things fixed! Hope you guys had a great camping trip with the fam!
Boating 101.....It's always something!
The rewards of cruising, cooking & sleeping on board out weigh anything.
I live in northern Manitoba (Canada) with an abundance of lakes around us. Some years ago we bought a 24 foot pontoon boat and it's just a gift from God to be able to pull out on a lake somewhere and jump in the water.
So happy for y'all.
You two make a wonderful team !! You both have so much talent ! Have a great vacation
I just discovered your channel recently and absolutely love the videos on the boat. Your attitudes and outlook are refreshing. Anyone who has owned a boat and have worked on it themselves can relate with your frustrations installing that shifter.
Have a great vacation. More than well deserved after that little surprise!
Love watching the boating videos. New to boating owning but been on boats when I was younger. Love having the freedom on the open waters!!
Kaboom 😯… well done fixing that and glad no one was injured… love how Emily reads the instruction after it blow up 😂
IKR lol
@@donaldsmith3337 😂
Hahahaha!!!! Shameless!! Lol
@@flyingsparksgarage 😂 waving hi from Tasmania
Y'all have a lot going on! Very entertaining and educational too...your enthusiasm is boundless...thanks!
Oh what fun... I admire your perseverance to get it DONE. I believe the Brits would say, "Good show, Good Show indeed!"
To me universal means more problems. But that’s what you had work with. And you finally did it.
My rudder in my '92 Malibu came unattached from the cable on the river. My wife used channel locks on the rudder stem to guide us while I was at the helm yelling directions. Boats are so fun. haha! Thanks for the video! I just got home from TX today (9/19/21) We were in Ft Worth, Killeen, South Padre Island, San Antonio and San Marcos. What a trip!
It's always good to put the drain plug in before launching the boat. There's always boat projects. There's always house projects too, but the boat is way more fun than the house.
That V8 has a sweet note to it. Its a shame about the old shifter but at least the new one is so much better.
It seems several of us have had similar problems with “ Universal “ parts. But hey get in there and get it fixed so you can be off on another great boat trip ! Love the video, we’re all in this together.
So good to see. Perseverance wins out! I have a pump action standby horn. How freaky to blow up the shifter in exactly the wrong spot. Great boat.
Good JOB !!! that wasn't easy... Especially for your first time and having so many options !
You guys are great! Love your adventurous spirits and "nothing is impossible" mindset.
Young Lady your husband has to be the luckiest man in the world. You're helpful in everything he has to do. Having a wife like she has to be epic, she works on the car and boat what else does she not do? God bless you both and I wish y'all the best for the summer, be safe, stay well and God Bless you both
Love the content 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻nothing more relaxing then being out on the boat👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Stay Safe
Nice to see people like the both of you enjoying your time together and working together I’m and old fart now love what you do!!! Keep up the great work!
One of the best things is to install a solar exhaust fan on top of engine cover automatically vents any fumes out from under engine compartment. Cheers Steve from Aus.
I wrote my first comment before watching the end of the episode and what you said reminded of Murphy's law. Do you know there's an annex to Murphy's law, "Murphy was an optimist " 😁😁😁😁😁
You two roll with the punches with a great attitude!
Well done. Boats are always an adventure!
So happy you were able to get it fixed in time. Enjoy the vaca!!
7:50 that is such a rad utility blade!!!! 8D
Quite a project for the day before leaving. I always had sailboats, but boats like RV's are a challenge.
All I can say is, Good video and when it comes to the horn blowing up all I can say is DAAAAAAANG!
That’s still a good looking boat!
Wild what happened to that horn!
As a marine mechanic-I feel your pain.
Glad you got it figured out and enjoyed your time off.
you end up paying one way or another... joys of boat ownership.. have a great time
You guys remind me of the days I was in my 40s always pull together y'all have a tremendous program here and I totally enjoy it thank you so much.
Welcome to my daily life as a boat mechanic!! Have to read those instructions carefully
I have 2 Freon back up horns on my boat and never read the fine print, who does! You might’ve saved my boat and many others boats.
Thank you so much
Right. I saw that and immediately thought of the identical air horn that's been in the cabin of my keelboat all summer...in Texas.
@@bouncebynum is the boat still afloat
@@Wabeeninc yup!
Emily mine is a 1997 Ciera 2655 so very similar to your boat. Had to remove all the panels and cushions to reupholster so I understand the tight fit to get to the shifter. Thanks for the AAP coupon savings it has saved me alot. Great job to you and Aaron.
More skill and patience than I would ever have.
excellent content, excellent couple ,no job too much trouble for you guys, enjoy your family time.
You two are awesome, so talented!!!! Enjoy your much needed Lake time !!!
Your boating vids our well and truly my favourite.
Maybe my favourite vids on youtube.
I live in UK and haven't been boating in 30 years :( so watching your adventures just makes me want to do what you do.
Maybe one day I'll find myself at lake witchata? Who knows.
All the best you guys.
I had a spare tire explode in the trunk of an 82 impala while I was cleaning the car. Man did the world shake.
Universal kits seem to always be universally annoying to install. Glad you got it up & running! Enjoy your vacation!
Several years ago I was at a job fair on Fort Gordon. There was a 88 Supra parked in the parking lot with a R134a can in the trunk area. It was hot that day. That can ruptured and launched through the back glass and skittered across the parking lot and eventually wedged against the curb still venting refrigerant.
!! The plug is in the boat!! Very important! Don’t ask me how I know.......... great video!
Nice to know all the things to be aware of for that job. Thanks
Holy crap who knew that would blow! Makes me rethink leaving stuff like that in my boat! Thanks for sharing
Always refer to your MSDS after the fact... Get a "Air Bellows" horn by Atwood, just as loud as the compressed air and never blows up.
i thought the refrigerant can had reliefs on the bottom or sides in it so it would pop up and relieve itself and not become a missile. Glad no one got hurt. We all know about one size fits all; Bayliner built the boat around the shifter. Glad allyall worked together and enjoyed the memories of your hard work. Thanks for the video
Life would be boring if those little surprises didn't pop up to surprise you. Good job on the shifter!
Hey Aaron check the purple wire next to the shifter wiring underneath. It too was damaged and about to let go. Looks like it got smashed... you guys are awesome and love the channel...
Universal kits become less dauntingly universal, when you take a highlight marker and highlight only the instructions you need.
And filter through the hardware and bag everything you don't need, out of the way.
Just a pointer.
And I must add, you two look lovely.
...as ever, but still.
Welcome to the boating world guys.
You guy's have got to install a swim platform on the hull of the boat.
Maks everything you do back there easier.
SAFETY, keeps feet and legs away from the prop.
i like how both of you work together, so much chemistry i am smiling :)
😂 yes very much relatable every time i go to do something and the expletives fly!!!!!!!!
65 Ford truck with a spray can of red paint on the dash....in Texas...in the summertime....we can relate!
Boat yoga, who doesn't love it. Been there. Remember though...always have fun 👍
Cheers
You should see what a 12 oz can of soda can do to the inside of a hot car. Swells the can like a softball and any bump will set it off. I saw it go off inside a corvette. Lucky no one was holding it at the time.
Great video! I really like your (posted) attitude towards your endeavors... lol
Keep up the great work.
Looks like y'all got it all sorted out them Universal shifters can be a headache sometimes all the work is worth it once the boat is back on the water my boat doesn't have a drain plug only bilge pumps good video guys very educational
I think it's probably a good thing our toys don't talk. You just have to find a way laugh and go with it. Live, laugh, and love absolutely are the way to go. Thanks for sharing some of those moments with us. Have fun you guys do some skiing for me.
Y'all endured the boat yoga with style.
Always great to see the boat fun even if its needs a little work to get there. Thanks for sharing, hope time on the water is coming soon.
love your life and positivity, chillaxin till the next vid comes out.
Sounds like most of my boat/home projects. If it goes together easily, it's going together wrong! LOL! At least he's got a pretty assistant! LOL!
Welcome to boat maintenance. It's always something.
Forgot to put the plug in my boat b4. Not good. Glad you got it fixed
Glad ya's got yer shifter together..🙃
👋😎👍
Wow! never would have thought those could do that
I give you guys an a+ for even attempting to fix this on your own. Im impressed. That being said, us "professional types" would been able to do that in couple hours. Don't get me wrong I would rather have a team of employees with you guys attitude. Took way longer but was your first time....but end results were spectacular. Enjoy your vacation. Thumbs up!
Good job I love your bayliner big sweet boat I have a Chris Craft 268 love to play with I was thinking of putting a new shifter in mine this winter got a few more weeks up here in Ohio love watching your videos keep up the great work
Don't you just love those universal shifters. I faught mine for days.
Stuff like that always seems to happen. Good thing it didn't do more damage. Have a fun vacation
There’s never a dull moment are they. At least it was a great UA-cam video opportunity.
Who would ever thought it would take the shifter out that's crazy glad you got it going love your videos
Crazy there was enough energy to shear the shaft like that and destroy the top. WOW! I've adjusted an older Merc shifter and it's not fun. Itchy fiberglass, tight space ugh.....
Love the perseverance, nice work.
You both are so fun to watch.
So glad you were not next to that can when it blew! If it damaged the shifter like that it could have hurt you all badly! Thank goodness your safe!! Peace
I have a can of dust off in my garage which is now in my home. I never knew they had the ability to explode with that much force. I really hope this video saves someone a future injury or damage.
Why buy a new boat and make payments, buy an old one and fix it. Yeah. That's why I am fixing a 93 Volvo 940 GL wagon. It drives beautifully and each time I fix something there is one less thing to go wrong. It is satisfying. Cheers