Fully Restoring My Sunken 30 Year Old Italian Yacht

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  • @unll45k
    @unll45k 5 місяців тому +787

    I'm a supervisor in a plywood mill about 3 hours south of you, and we make 1/4" Custom Marine plywood, so if you need any, let me know.

    • @lynchygt233
      @lynchygt233 5 місяців тому +68

      I hope your ply doesn’t flex as much as you, Mr Supervisor! 😎

    • @joevergnetti767
      @joevergnetti767 5 місяців тому +26

      So cool, people helping people

    • @claytonbaker5858
      @claytonbaker5858 5 місяців тому +3

      Enough with the B.s marine grade plywood deal, call it what it is and stop trying to ripe people off, it's just treated wood DUH, you call yourself a supervisor ??? get a real job.

    • @tunanocrust2642
      @tunanocrust2642 5 місяців тому +42

      @@claytonbaker5858 Who touched you?

    • @jameswilkinson9941
      @jameswilkinson9941 5 місяців тому +15

      ​@@tunanocrust2642 his dad

  • @laddjohnson2576
    @laddjohnson2576 5 місяців тому +52

    My son and I were passing through Portland on hwy 5 on the 4th of July and I swear I saw this boat parked in the marina. Kinda cool because I liked this series.

  • @dawso2o2
    @dawso2o2 5 місяців тому +124

    5 years ago you got that . Wow time flys when your having fun . This means I’ve must of been watching for at least 7 years . God bless from Newcastle Australia

    • @AlteredCarbons
      @AlteredCarbons 5 місяців тому +3

      damn dawg... why he gotta say the quiet part out loud... i dont wanna know age!

    • @jwalster9412
      @jwalster9412 5 місяців тому +1

      Ive been watching him since.. wait how young was I??

    • @stephenthompson9722
      @stephenthompson9722 5 місяців тому +2

      God Bless from Sydney! Been watching since the start of the Lotus rebuild

    • @eternalsham
      @eternalsham 5 місяців тому

      Literally it's so crazy to see how far he has come. Truly inspiring

    • @str8jacketjim382
      @str8jacketjim382 5 місяців тому

      Why did the boat sink?

  • @guyc66
    @guyc66 5 місяців тому +6

    The original video on this boat build is how I came across your channel and I have been hooked since. I can’t wait to see the finished product on your pontoon boat. Keep doing great stuff!!!

  • @WanderingWilfords
    @WanderingWilfords 5 місяців тому +9

    So happy you got it back on the water and looking good. Portland native here and I love to see a local team doing great things.

  • @ohsoquickly_x
    @ohsoquickly_x 5 місяців тому +11

    B is for Bravo. Absolutely beautiful. And resilience man. It's everything. Just keep building.
    Also, paint em. Add some black into that front galley and you're home.

  • @ezacher4634
    @ezacher4634 5 місяців тому +45

    Black brushed aluminum wrap would look cool. With some indirect lighting.

    • @jwalster9412
      @jwalster9412 5 місяців тому +1

      What about brushed steel wrap lol

  • @Grumpy_old_Boot
    @Grumpy_old_Boot 3 місяці тому +1

    This is such a good series ... it has it all .. excitement, surprise, sadness, recovery, and excitement once again.
    I'm loving this series.

  • @Real_PK
    @Real_PK 5 місяців тому +8

    For a smooth finish when painting with a roller go back over with a brush immediately after rolling. Apply light pressure with just the tip of the bristles. This breaks the surface tension of the paint and let's it lay down.

  • @pezpengy9308
    @pezpengy9308 5 місяців тому +103

    quick tip from a fellow boat mangler... er builder. if you cant find small odd bits of marine ply you can use plastic cutting boards from walmart. they come in a variety of thicknesses and are absolutely waterproof. just be sure to give them a couple of layers of glass.

    • @johnhiggs325
      @johnhiggs325 4 місяці тому +2

      It’s like cheap Star Board. 😜

  • @vybez8818
    @vybez8818 5 місяців тому +241

    Good to see chelsea is still in the picture! :) I think quite a few of us were weirdly worried about that lol

    • @jacobcornett2401
      @jacobcornett2401 5 місяців тому +3

      Nah you just have friends you don’t know at all

    • @gowerski
      @gowerski 5 місяців тому +17

      man installed a mirror bedhead

    • @VIP854
      @VIP854 5 місяців тому +2

      what are you talking about?

    • @N_iko
      @N_iko 5 місяців тому

      I'd guess they are married now!

    • @michaelhouston1536
      @michaelhouston1536 4 місяці тому +16

      @@gowerski In a recent video they were talking about something on the boat engine engaging and he said ‘I used to be engaged’ or ‘I was engaged once’. Something like that.

  • @davidhendrie6935
    @davidhendrie6935 5 місяців тому +8

    There's a couple of things you can try to remove the discolouration on the wall panels. Firstly, any varnish or other coating will have to come off. Then, you could try an oxalic acid solution to remove the stains. You can buy ready-to-use products for use on wood. The other treatment that might work is a "mold and fungas" remover for wood. There may be a fungal element to that stain, although it's more likely to be organic matter suspended in the water that has been absorbed into the wood grain. Oxalic acid should shift that. Give it a go in an inconspicuous spot as a test. I've had good results with both treatments in the past. Hello from Scotland!

  • @kenn5269
    @kenn5269 4 місяці тому +1

    Amazing work you guys have done. You don’t quit!

  • @looncraz
    @looncraz 5 місяців тому +12

    The lack of respirators while sanding and working with the glass is EXTREMELY dangerous. Doesn't take much to ruin your life with that stuff!!

  • @salcedojg
    @salcedojg 5 місяців тому +15

    I really miss this boat, more videos please 😂😂

  • @ManuelRodriguez-qq3pn
    @ManuelRodriguez-qq3pn 4 місяці тому

    I admire your recilence motivation and the fact that give you so much joy to see others having a great time because of you.

  • @tbillington
    @tbillington 5 місяців тому +2

    Good work to get it back operational again Chris. And also great to see Chelsea again, you had some of us slightly worried there.

  • @TehAsuras
    @TehAsuras 5 місяців тому +5

    I look forward to the next episode "30 Year Old Italian Yacht stuck in a tree" the rollercoaster this series has been, while unfortunate, has been a treat to watch

  • @brokentissuebox
    @brokentissuebox 5 місяців тому

    i havent skipped a single video you uploaded since I first subbed to you back in 2018 and I remember my first time watching your video on that wrecked GTR and you rebuilt it. Great content everytime! Happy 4th bro!

  • @johnschieffelin3226
    @johnschieffelin3226 4 місяці тому +1

    Very happy to see the Riva running again. Although I understand why the new boat will work better for your needs, the new boat will NEVER equal or even come close to matching the coolness, the looks, the historic significance of a marvelous old Riva. Rivas epitomize suaveness, elegance, cruising the Italian Riviera in style. Pontoon boats are clunky party barges, period. Great video.

  • @Surferkeldain
    @Surferkeldain 4 місяці тому

    I am alway impressed how y'all will just tackle a mountain of work and creativity make it your own and finish it.

  • @leetingler619
    @leetingler619 5 місяців тому +4

    I lived in Beaverton back in 1996 and watched the fireworks 🎆 on the water with background music from KOIN.🎉 Thanks for the memory.
    Oh I'd make the Saloon walls a shade of grey to match the shutters.😅😊

  • @TheSkaireKrowe
    @TheSkaireKrowe 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing the whole experience with the boat. It was a great series.

  • @lambobuilder
    @lambobuilder 5 місяців тому

    Great job. What a fantastic crew you have and an amazing wife too. Enjoy your content and always showing the reality of these projects. Always appreciate your can-do attitude.

  • @BSAPowerSet
    @BSAPowerSet 4 місяці тому

    Great job Chris and gang. It's a lovely boat and I enjoy all the content covering all the trials and tribulations associated with it - it was well worth restoring after it sank. Looking forward to more clips in the future doing what it does best.

  • @donalddarbonne779
    @donalddarbonne779 5 місяців тому

    So proud of your hard work and dedication. Makes it fun to watch. You have an amazing team with you too.

  • @bigmikes2140
    @bigmikes2140 5 місяців тому +2

    Definitely vinyl wrap the wood in the cabin. The 3m wood wrap look killer

  • @jakepayne9822
    @jakepayne9822 5 місяців тому +1

    B is for boat and boats are for sharing. Living the dream mate.

  • @davidbryan-z8b
    @davidbryan-z8b 5 місяців тому +6

    For the 1/4" Marine Grade plywood - Mr. Plywood on SE Stark St. carries it. Might be good to know for you pontoon build.

  • @sk2283
    @sk2283 4 місяці тому

    Congratulations on reviving and improving this beautiful old boat ! Well done 👍

  • @haho01
    @haho01 5 місяців тому +5

    the happy ending we all needed and you deserved! never stop b is for building

  • @Harrybollox
    @Harrybollox 4 місяці тому

    Great to see so much detail around these small ish jobs, thanks. All the comments I had have been covered by other posters .

  • @marklr5716
    @marklr5716 5 місяців тому +49

    Chris you should suggest to Holley to make a matt finish version of those screen... they're really reflective and might be hard to read in full sun.. (probably not as much of an issue in the dash of a car)

    • @leetingler619
      @leetingler619 5 місяців тому +2

      @marklr5716 always an issue photo Matt glass finish would be better. Less glare.

    • @ohsoquickly_x
      @ohsoquickly_x 5 місяців тому +4

      A matte option would be perfect.
      Though they make an anti-glare cover/film and some matte black vinyl around the edge could be the DIY solution.

    • @Apk07
      @Apk07 5 місяців тому

      Likely the glass helps protect against the elements

    • @johnhiggs325
      @johnhiggs325 4 місяці тому +1

      @@ohsoquickly_x
      I was thinking along the same lines. Finishing the dash surround in a dark mate would help with glare, too.

  • @davidwood9377
    @davidwood9377 4 місяці тому

    Amazing work! Congratulations on making it all come together.

  • @jayrodmiller
    @jayrodmiller 5 місяців тому +8

    It's called "Mirror Mastic". It looks like liquid nails but it won't remove the coating on the back.

    • @danielthompson8637
      @danielthompson8637 4 місяці тому +1

      i believe it was liquid nails.. hence the circles etched into the glass from the backside.

  • @surfwaco
    @surfwaco 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Pontoon boat vids crazy but will be interesting. Really enjoyed this vid

  • @david_lbz1286
    @david_lbz1286 4 місяці тому

    What an amazing transformation and accomplishment. She is B is for Beautiful. Always staying positive. Good job all around

  • @Isaacandadler
    @Isaacandadler 5 місяців тому

    Install stong led light pointing on the side of the boat. When you anchor, can turn it on and bright enough to jump in the water!

  • @timdavies3162
    @timdavies3162 5 місяців тому

    Really enjoyed following the journey with the boat. She looks awesome

  • @brettjohnson05
    @brettjohnson05 4 місяці тому

    To be honest, I have enjoyed your boat videos so much more and watch them all the way through over most of the car videos.

  • @endall39
    @endall39 5 місяців тому +1

    You are not wrong. You and your team overcame a LOT to put that boat back on the water. Huge congrats to you all!

  • @pawlwall281
    @pawlwall281 5 місяців тому +25

    Can’t read all the comments but from a glazier’s perspective the amount of glue used in the middle was for safety so that god forbid should the mirror break it stays on the wood. Now your whole center can fall onto someone if it breaks.

    • @432b86ed
      @432b86ed 5 місяців тому +1

      Indeed.

    • @will8163
      @will8163 5 місяців тому

      That makes a lot of sense

    • @vegas1746
      @vegas1746 5 місяців тому

      Liquid nails will eventually eat thru the mirror backing. They make a mirror glue called mirror mastic just for this.

    • @pawlwall281
      @pawlwall281 5 місяців тому

      @@vegas1746 the majority of liquid nails and the backing on mirrors nowadays it’s fine. We will use liquid nails to secure mirrors in frames. But for mirrored walls yes we use mastic.

    • @pawlwall281
      @pawlwall281 5 місяців тому

      @@vegas1746 also there is a Gunther’s mirror bond that looks identical to liquid nails that could be what was previously used.

  • @viggendriver1975
    @viggendriver1975 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you. Thrilled for you to get that great boat going

  • @chrisparker2010
    @chrisparker2010 5 місяців тому

    Great video Chris. Nice to see the culmination of all the hard work of you, Kyle and Oscar.

  • @WhereverHugo
    @WhereverHugo 3 місяці тому

    Amazing! Really didn't think this was possible. You can be very proud of yourself and your team!

  • @rolandtb3
    @rolandtb3 5 місяців тому

    Great to see you motoring on the waterways. Take some time and enjoy the hard work with your team, friends, family.

  • @henrydrees6094
    @henrydrees6094 5 місяців тому

    You need to get some good foam flooring for the outside on the boat. It looks so good and clean! I think seadeck is a good company of flooring with good options! And the boat already looks amazing!

  • @robertmarx4857
    @robertmarx4857 5 місяців тому

    Awesome build. Loved it all. Y'all are so resourceful. Looking forward to completing the houseboat!

  • @mattlucas1956
    @mattlucas1956 5 місяців тому

    Learned so much that I didn’t know you could do!!!😮 glass cutting, carpet change with just outlining the old to new and the black material you stapled.. pretty kool… glad it all worked out for you..

  • @jaypatzschke5010
    @jaypatzschke5010 5 місяців тому

    Well done on seeing a project to completion regardless of the setbacks and hurdle. I thoroughly enjoyed this series!

  • @5.7_moto
    @5.7_moto 4 місяці тому

    Put a picture over that discolored wood it honestly looks kinda cool anyway. Looks great!

  • @adriantrue6989
    @adriantrue6989 5 місяців тому

    That steering wheel looks sick on your boat!

  • @TheCat3021
    @TheCat3021 5 місяців тому +1

    I’ve bought plenty from them and they do amazing FGCI

  • @michaeltrimper4085
    @michaeltrimper4085 5 місяців тому

    Been watching this since day 1. Happy for you and the team! Looking forward to seeing what’s next.

  • @danielstoscup755
    @danielstoscup755 4 місяці тому +1

    I’m relieved to see this boat operating again.

  • @MatthewJorgensen1968
    @MatthewJorgensen1968 5 місяців тому

    I'm soooo glad you got to restore the boat! Something going right is a huge win! Can't wait to see what is next!

  • @darkbearrider
    @darkbearrider 4 місяці тому

    When you announced your new custom pontoon boat, I was scared b is for boat was toast. Glad you restored/resurrected it! This is the spirit of your channel

  • @ray31129
    @ray31129 4 місяці тому

    You guys did a great job! Looking forward to the pontoon build!

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 5 місяців тому

    Awesome and outstanding as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @jamestrapp3783
    @jamestrapp3783 5 місяців тому

    Chris, maybe a video on proven ways to prevent catastrophic failures on boats in the freezing winters. I’d be in for watching. Could help other boat owners avoid this situation.
    Awesome to see the boat back in action. Great job.

  • @SpaceTech54
    @SpaceTech54 5 місяців тому

    Success comes in interesting packages. You've pulled this off - what a great experience. Thanks

  • @tjgsomething
    @tjgsomething 5 місяців тому

    Your smooth sailing from here on out! On every project you do, I wish you the best and much love!

  • @gregeveleigh1999
    @gregeveleigh1999 5 місяців тому

    definitely have made it your own..I do enjoy you explaining of how things work and the logic of the builds.. My fav u tube channel.

  • @bobitsaboy7438
    @bobitsaboy7438 4 місяці тому

    I'm one of the original people who watched that first boat video 5 years ago. It was my old channel that they deleted. I'm so happy to see you finished the build! Very happy this came across my homepage as a suggestion!

  • @BigIsleJ
    @BigIsleJ 5 місяців тому

    The boat looks great! Good work y’all!

  • @johnharris2563
    @johnharris2563 4 місяці тому

    Awesome job. Can’t wait for the new boat build

  • @theomellske1990
    @theomellske1990 5 місяців тому

    You're such an inspiration man, keep doing what you do!

  • @DracoFalcon
    @DracoFalcon 4 місяці тому

    The boat is looking awesome! As for the wood , you could sand it all and refinish, wrap it with vinyl but you'd lose the amazing wood that highlights an interior or skin the wood with a thin wood veneer and have a great pick of options of wood species.

  • @vincentjenkins4045
    @vincentjenkins4045 5 місяців тому

    I LOVE all the builds!! The boat builds are awesome!!

  • @andresimons8553
    @andresimons8553 5 місяців тому

    hi guys repaint it wached you the first time rebuilding this boat have a great weekend

  • @flyinjeeper90
    @flyinjeeper90 5 місяців тому

    That's what makes boat ownership great. Those moments out with friends and family.

  • @themorganator
    @themorganator 4 місяці тому

    wonderful build series! Really enjoyed it!

  • @moomae1
    @moomae1 5 місяців тому +1

    Really like this boat. I would paint the walls. Those frames on the cabinet look great!

  • @vikingsoftpaw
    @vikingsoftpaw 5 місяців тому

    It is so good to see the ole yacht back in good order. Happy July 4th weekend.

  • @JSmooVE3990
    @JSmooVE3990 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for bringing back the boat content!

  • @yovanelkalil4073
    @yovanelkalil4073 5 місяців тому

    Congrats man. Good to see the awesome results

  • @murry001
    @murry001 5 місяців тому

    I don't know how you did it, but you've got the boat back to life! well done!

  • @MegaOhhboy
    @MegaOhhboy 5 місяців тому

    Loved all these episodes I really hope Oscar gets paid very well cuz that man works...love the chsnnel

  • @01FozzyS
    @01FozzyS 5 місяців тому

    Can't believe it's been 5 years already. I remember when you first got it. Well done to all of you Chris!

  • @Arcella1981
    @Arcella1981 5 місяців тому

    VERY good job with this boat! :3 I am beyond happy that you restored the boat and not just throw it out, also I am very proud of you for doing all the work on the boat it looks GREAT! :3

  • @Swayzeexpress123
    @Swayzeexpress123 5 місяців тому

    Awesome video, brother!!

  • @battleaxesoldier
    @battleaxesoldier 4 місяці тому

    The boat was a huge shift away from the norm on the channel, and I didn't really think I'd enjoy watching it. But honestly, I've loved every step of it. Great job guys!

  • @robbrown2756
    @robbrown2756 5 місяців тому

    Like always you guys do one incredibly good job on this one. As for the walls inside maybe try wood vinyl wrap. That would look pretty cool

  • @patrickmoodabe9728
    @patrickmoodabe9728 5 місяців тому

    Really great work Chris & team💪. Nice to see Chelsea - all of you showing us how to simply keep going. Whatever the situation. Whatever the odds. When you look back on your life Chris. You’ll never regret the boat. You’re not supposed to break even on a boat. But tell that to the smiles. 🤘🤘👏👏

  • @MX5MAN4
    @MX5MAN4 4 місяці тому

    BRILLIANT well done chris!!! amazing job from when it sunk!!!

  • @jeremykonkle4571
    @jeremykonkle4571 4 місяці тому

    So awesome. Great build!!

  • @BlueMooseTraveler
    @BlueMooseTraveler 5 місяців тому

    I never watched your other videos, thought they were.... yeah... B is for Boat has made me a weekly watcher. Now.. more boat stuff. :D

  • @dgdylan8872
    @dgdylan8872 3 місяці тому

    Continuing the black and white color scheme would be sick! Paint them!!

  • @ritchieaponte417
    @ritchieaponte417 5 місяців тому

    This is why I love watching ya b is for build better love ya may more blessings go your way

  • @icandreamstream
    @icandreamstream 5 місяців тому

    Congrats on getting the boat back on the water!

  • @ando1249
    @ando1249 4 місяці тому +1

    Just had this idea, if you are still looking for a body to put on the model 3 performance you could make one that is inspired by the cybertruck but low and wide like the lambo you originally wanted to do. Seen a lot of ai images that have this look and I think it could look great and be original.

  • @Treetrimmer82
    @Treetrimmer82 5 місяців тому +1

    I love the boat and i cant wait for the pontoon to be on the water its going to be bad axs as well

  • @elborro444
    @elborro444 5 місяців тому +1

    I love the boat builds

  • @marshallwilliams4054
    @marshallwilliams4054 5 місяців тому +1

    So glad you stuck with it. Often it’s not a destination, but the journey that allows you to enjoy the results.

  • @jaedonkanyid3775
    @jaedonkanyid3775 5 місяців тому

    I prefer the B is for Boat on your channel. I’m from PNW and enjoy the Columbia and other rivers. So to me, I like that you share that beauty (especially the trip to the ocean regardless of the fires) with others. B is for Boat all day!

  • @FarmerFpv
    @FarmerFpv 5 місяців тому

    Great Job restoring her. Glad you go to enjoy it with your friends. Happy 4th!

  • @JamesJohnson-bw4zu
    @JamesJohnson-bw4zu 4 місяці тому

    Hi Chris the reason the round patches were on the mirror is because the mirror and the adhesive had a reaction. It happens if the wrong adhesive is used it eats the mirror from the back. I’d use a mirror glue of low module silicone to glue it if you want it to last. Good job the boat stuff is super interesting there is a lot of cool aspects to deal with with goii out d solutions. Well done 👍

  • @SydneyElm
    @SydneyElm 4 місяці тому

    Love watching boat build videos ,wonder if theres still a couple hundred pounds of mud still behind the walls and under the floor

  • @jkales3714
    @jkales3714 5 місяців тому

    Top notch! I love the yacht build!

  • @plageran
    @plageran 5 місяців тому +1

    please put a coat of poxy then double clear paint the table top and "spinal rest" areas. sanding down is easy, waiting for poxy to dry: A life time