Abandoned Fishing Boat Found Rotting Outside. Can It Be Saved?

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  • I buy a $500 Fishing boat that was abandoned by the previous owners. This boat sat for many years outside. #Fix, #Boat,
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  • @stevehall8805
    @stevehall8805 Рік тому +62

    Hi just a few comments from an outboard tech. The choke works when the key is pushed in operating the solenoid with the red lever on the motor. The lever is just throttle. Definitely get the cover for the carbs. Will drip fuel when tilted - fire risk. Tilt is low on oil. Full with ATF when right up. There a really good motor. Have fun.

    • @mikeromine6495
      @mikeromine6495 Рік тому +6

      I wanted to help so bad. Good comments. I was dying when he thought the fast idle was the choke.

    • @hunterjernigan2372
      @hunterjernigan2372 8 місяців тому +1

      I was just about to say this

    • @billbell-qs6to
      @billbell-qs6to 4 місяці тому

      @@hunterjernigan2372the pull rope is under motor cover

    • @dragchute1
      @dragchute1 2 місяці тому

      Great project video. I've never rescued boat but I have assisted a friend who enjoys a similar hobby. One thing he always insisted on was cleaning out all the debris at the point of origin so he didn't have to deal with the trash in his garage. Well done and thank you for the entertainment.

    • @grasshoppercrews1296
      @grasshoppercrews1296 2 місяці тому +1

      I was yelling push the key in kiddo lol

  • @volvogt21
    @volvogt21 Рік тому +46

    I love how you randomly challenge yourself

  • @markhensley9378
    @markhensley9378 Рік тому +32

    It's definitely worth the effort. I redid several boats with my father. They were all pretty bad to begin with but they all came out nice. They take a little time but the reward is worth the risk. Thanks again for your time today.

  • @chrisgerald4536
    @chrisgerald4536 Рік тому +5

    I'm amazed at your resilience to take on these projects. Good for you!

  • @prophez23
    @prophez23 Рік тому +13

    Yeah man that's a great deal! There's still plenty of life in it and it'll clean up nicely. A little TLC and she'll be taking you to all the best fishing spots.

  • @johnhewitt8235
    @johnhewitt8235 Рік тому +32

    I can't believe how people let things go to crap

    • @thegreenman2030
      @thegreenman2030 Рік тому +3

      I was just going to post the same thing. A $20.00 tarp from harbor freight and some bungee cords every few years goes a long way. Or just sell the damn thing to someone who actually wants it. I see this all the dime locally and it drives me nuts.

    • @PoppinWheeliez
      @PoppinWheeliez Рік тому +3

      People get old. When you get old it is less important than you not being able to piss properly, or even get up without getting dizzy. You are correct though and it would be much better to sell it.

  • @stevehall8805
    @stevehall8805 Рік тому +9

    From the outboard tech again. A couple of things I forgot to mention, the roller that works in the curved throttle arm slot will be missing the clear sleeve on the roller that should take up the gap in the slot. Needs new roller or clear plastic sleeve to suit also they don't have an air cleaner just a carb cover. All the best.

    • @virgilklondike
      @virgilklondike Рік тому

      ya i guess most lakes dont have that much airbourne dust let me ask uncle al tho to make sure😊

  • @eagle777dh
    @eagle777dh Рік тому +16

    CHECK LOWER UNIT LUBE before you do anything else it sounded dry. lrt motor sit with tilted down after you change lower unit lube and watch to see if it drips. Setting for years the lower unit seals sometimes dry out. better to find out at home than on the lake with a broken lower unit. More outboards die of neglect than get wore out. good luck with your boat and hopefully you will catch many fish from it. On the trailer wiring the number 1 thing to look for is bad grounds, 2nd is connectors. Solder and heat shrink prevent a lot of problems down the line.

  • @Bennydyk
    @Bennydyk Рік тому +13

    FYI, you push the key in for "choke", but on that engine it's just a squirt of gas provided by the "primer" through the top of the carb. When these engines are tuned correctly you usually hit them with two squirts of fuel before turning the key for a cold start and maybe another squirt while it's warming up (if it's really cold) and you're good to go. The lever that you lifted is the throttle advance when it's in neutral. These engines like to have the throttle advanced a little bit while they're warming up. It's also used to give the engine a good 'clear out' if you're been idling too long while trolling. They're great engines and Johnson/Evinrude didn't change them for like 25 years. Yours has the VRO (Variable Ratio Oil) pump (Oil Injection) taken off or is the model that came from the factory with the VRO. You can tell by the fuel pump on the side of the block that you primed. This is much better because the VRO engines were notorious for the oil pump to quit working and many of them were fried because of it. The oil mix version (like you have there) is much more reliable. It looks like it's pumping water quite well, but I very inexpensive insurance policy on any outboard that has sat for a prolonged period is a fresh water pump in the lower unit. It's an easy maintenance item that sure gives you peace of mind while out on the water.

    • @rambow58
      @rambow58 Рік тому

      I bought a 75 evinrude 175hp I’m basically having to do full maintenance to lower unit like you said. I was even able to pop it off when I first got it with some fresh fuel.

    • @Harikarikillboy
      @Harikarikillboy Рік тому

      ⁠@@rambow58 they’re amazing outboards. Evinrude used to be one of the best outboards on the market, lost their way, came out with ficht engines and now they’re gone. I don’t count their recent “inboard” or whatever they call that monstrosity nobody will buy because half the engine is underwater (what could go wrong? Haha) Japanese had tiny outboards back then, didn’t see many. Now there’s no American outboards, 7 marine was bought out by Volvo. Mercury is BRP, Johnson is dead. Corporate greed, terrible products, horrendous build quality, who knows exactly why but good luck with that Johnson. It’ll treat ya well.

    • @nemo5335
      @nemo5335 Рік тому

      ​@@Harikarikillboy That and frankly, Yamaha and Honda got so damn good that there's not a lot of reason to buy anything else. Back in the day, OMC's only real competition was Mercury, who they could usually beat on price, but now the Japanese are here and they are absolutely coming correct.

    • @daddski1
      @daddski1 2 місяці тому

      @@Harikarikillboy
      Nice comment but not all accurate friend. OMC (Johnson and Evinrude) was bankrupted by FICHT engines and a few other bad choices and then were bought out by BRP Canada. MERCURY Marine (Mercury outboards along with mercruiser Inboard/Outboards) were bought my Brunswick Corp in 1961 and has remained with them ever since. They ARE the only REAL American outboard engine left unless you go for the elite starting at 60k roughly. It saddens me because I have been a marine mechanic and shop owner for about 48 years now and mechanic for over 50. It was always (with a few exceptions) Mercury for the holeshot and racing and OMC for longevity and worry free running. The engines BRP put out until 2014 were fantastic but then they tried space age crap and went under as well. The first editions of the ETEC engines were durable and one didn't even need to lift the hood for sparkplugs or maintenance for three years after purchase. I have a few of these still and a 300 that has been bulletproof until someone messed up the oil system. Now it is rebuilt with a replacement powerhead and will run basically forever until someone screws it up by not paying attention or oing maintenance.
      Just mentions these things because it matters who makes what lol.... As for this 50.... great engine and yes, get rid of any VRO system out ther and just mix 50 to1 yourself and it will last decades more. I run a 1979 85 on my center console and it has never failed me in 40 plus years.-
      news says Evinrude may return soon!!! hoping it is true!!!

  • @zacharybenton2883
    @zacharybenton2883 Рік тому +12

    It’s cool to see you throw a boat in the mix of things. I’m excited to see you fix it up, looking forward to the content

    • @reggiexp69
      @reggiexp69 Рік тому

      love that, coming from just fliping quads and bikes to this content i love the grow :)

  • @billdyke9745
    @billdyke9745 Рік тому +9

    You got yourself a real bargain there, Joe. All that free compost too... 🇬🇧👍

  • @SS-ll2ie
    @SS-ll2ie Рік тому +10

    There is no pull start assembly. It’s just a piece of rope that wraps around the groove on the flywheel and grabs at the hook part.

  • @mikeclassing5263
    @mikeclassing5263 Рік тому +5

    Brings back memories , had a 1983 Alumacraft Backtroller 17 , was one of my favorite boats , great fishing boat .

  • @Edcm85
    @Edcm85 Рік тому

    Theres so many people that have asked me why i buy so much junk stuff. I just tell em that its fun to fix. After the stuff is fixed then they wanna borrow it. If your not willing to put in the work then u will never find the fun stuff for cheap. I love this channel because i can see so much of the stuff that i enjoy doing myself. Goodjob man!!!!

  • @kalaharimine
    @kalaharimine Рік тому +10

    Always run your carbs dry when youre done, if you forget the fuel evaporates and leaves that thick oil in the jets. I know, because I kept forgetting. Nice boat size for fishing and running around on dams. BTW it would be a good idea to change the water cooling impeller at some stage and the gear oil, also missing is a rope with a handle and a knot - that's your pull start "mechanism" (emergency use). Look forward to your progress, good luck Bud.

  • @TRICKEDTINS
    @TRICKEDTINS Рік тому +2

    The motor has a lock to hold it up. Trim it up, and it will be easy to disengage. It doesn't come with pull start. It does have notches so you can wrap a rope around it and pull start in case of emergencies.

  • @blackbartbartholomew7122
    @blackbartbartholomew7122 Рік тому +2

    Great Vid Joe! You are definitely repairing some cool stuff. You’ve had an amazing variety.

  • @Military-Museum-LP
    @Military-Museum-LP Рік тому +5

    An outboard, name brand, electric star with tilt/trim is worth some good money. The trailer is a name brand and people seek this. The boat is aluminum even though the floors need changing.
    I think just parting it out 2000 to 2500.
    SCORE

  • @troyrosenbaugh9935
    @troyrosenbaugh9935 Рік тому +5

    Nice haul out of there. Boats get a bit rough when they arent cared for. Properly. You have to keep them fully covered when not in use, and important to winterize them before the ice comes.

  • @Stevensteven1098
    @Stevensteven1098 Рік тому +12

    You have a really good project there
    I'm looking forward part two!

  • @bobbell5928
    @bobbell5928 Рік тому +2

    1991 40 hp Johnson with 20" shaft. Check for water in lower unit, change the gear oil and replace the water pump impeller. Motor will be good to go.

  • @russellbritten4707
    @russellbritten4707 Рік тому +5

    To choke that motor you push in on the key to activate the choke. That lever is just for high idle. You should hear the choke solenoid clicking when you push in on the key.

  • @ashtonray5230
    @ashtonray5230 Рік тому

    Can never go wrong with aluminum. I have a 1990 tracker proV 16ft 40hp absolutely love it. Really enjoy the videos!! Been watching for yrs it feels like

  • @gaugecross3570
    @gaugecross3570 Рік тому +6

    Pull start isn’t missing. It’s only pull start for emergency start and you use a rope with a knot tied in it wrapped around the flywheel. Also turning the flywheel in reverse can damage them over time so I’d be careful doing that

  • @ryanadams3858
    @ryanadams3858 Рік тому +5

    Watching from Australia 🇦🇺 love all the bike videos, and as a bloke who loves boats as much as bikes, I was thinking only a week or so ago that it would be cool to see you have a crack at a boat, now you’re into one, awesome stuff, can’t wait for the next one. 😎👍

  • @RT-vo2vh
    @RT-vo2vh Рік тому +9

    Replace impeller and lower unit oil ... and pack trailer bearings regardless .... also ethanol gas eats those old fuelpump diaframs and gaslines so filter em good... you already know this, yer fam has boats...

  • @Sean-bp6xb
    @Sean-bp6xb Рік тому +2

    Thx for sharing. I had a project boat during covid. It had a maple tree growing out of it. Lol. Enjoyed your approach. Glad the engine was an easy fix somewhat. Only thing I would have done different (or I did do different) was pressure washed everything first. I hate working on slimy grungy stuff. Haha. Thx again. Just discovered your channel. Looking forward to watching more of your vids. Watching from Ontario Canada 🎉

  • @staygold902
    @staygold902 Рік тому +4

    He may not have a "job" but joe works his hole out no question , hardly anyone can compare in content

  • @tonyking3125
    @tonyking3125 Рік тому +7

    Outboards don't have a air filter, just a resonator box for noise reduction.....

    • @waffalobill
      @waffalobill Рік тому +1

      What I was going to post. Don't kick up much dust on the lake. Lol. Like a snow blower/ snowmobile. No dust in snow.

  • @ya13ya03
    @ya13ya03 Рік тому +4

    That's a great boat. I have one similar with the same engine. Those are some of the best outboard motors.

  • @PUTEMDOWNProductions
    @PUTEMDOWNProductions Рік тому +4

    I will save you some time, you are missing a couple of important parts on the engine, intake cover and timing advance bushing, it wont run well at high load without those. Love the vids keep em coming

  • @joeyclawson7041
    @joeyclawson7041 Рік тому

    I love watching an old boat get the love it deserves.

  • @fordfan6474
    @fordfan6474 Рік тому +4

    Gosh dang that boat been off the water for a long time! Glad ya saved her

  • @ericmonahan6580
    @ericmonahan6580 Рік тому +4

    Don’t use treated wood for the decking the chemicals react with the aluminum.
    Use regular plywood and coat it with fiberglass resin.

    • @RDAmidwest
      @RDAmidwest Рік тому

      Marine plywood is pricey but good. Agree with fiberglass resin, maybe even a layer of fg mat.

  • @DIRTVLOG
    @DIRTVLOG Рік тому +15

    Wow good find! I can't wait to see the rebuild process!

  • @Robert-xe3os
    @Robert-xe3os Рік тому +4

    Definitely looking forward to more on this project

  • @_Drae2210
    @_Drae2210 Рік тому

    My gawd you make all projects that seem impossible doable to the average wrencher. Sometimes I'm scared to take the plunge but I get a lot of confidence watching you do your thing. Keep it up man.

    • @PoppinWheeliez
      @PoppinWheeliez Рік тому

      He does work on carbs constantly. An average pleb that has never opened a carb usually does more harm then good.

  • @seansysig
    @seansysig Рік тому +3

    Joe those engines don’t have a pull start mechanism they use a rope wound around. It is stored in a bag with the plug wrench.

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 Рік тому

    Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @ar2043
    @ar2043 Рік тому +2

    The birds in the background at about 20:30 are awesome!!! Mother Nature buddy!!!!

  • @SS-ll2ie
    @SS-ll2ie Рік тому +6

    The plastic cover on the gas gauge on your tank is gone. That’s how water got in

  • @lead5s
    @lead5s Рік тому +3

    id change the water impeller also, hope you do more boats and outboards man! that was refreshing!

  • @Jimsalos
    @Jimsalos Рік тому +1

    I really enjoy all the variety of projects you work on. I think Vinny is going to want to go for a boat ride

  • @TheBucklessYooper
    @TheBucklessYooper Рік тому

    Excited to see a boat resto! I've got an old family ski boat half torn apart to do the same thing to when i get time and some spare cash.

  • @jerytherew1
    @jerytherew1 Рік тому

    Good watch. Thanks for the intertainment. Keep up the good work. Any repair video is good with me. Even if you can't repair it. The disassembly is fun to watch.

  • @troyrosenbaugh9935
    @troyrosenbaugh9935 Рік тому +3

    Nice haul out of there. Boats get a bit rough when they arent cared for Properly. You have to keep them fully covered when not in use, and important to winterize them before the ice comes. Got your work cut out for ya, looks decent. Have fun 👍

  • @anajay78
    @anajay78 Рік тому +2

    Those OMC 40hp motors are awesome.

  • @solanaceae2069
    @solanaceae2069 Рік тому +2

    Nice find. She can be brought back to fit condition with minimal cash and work.

  • @meco72104
    @meco72104 Рік тому +2

    Awesome looking forward to this boat project, Great content!

  • @gtisid
    @gtisid Рік тому +1

    never been into boats . but i heard a line from a boat owner many years ago ,
    the two best days of boat ownership are the day you buy it and then the day you sell it .

  • @danielmattison9449
    @danielmattison9449 Рік тому +2

    All that dirt on the floor looks like his worm farm. LOL😂 It kept his bait fresh😊.

  • @budledbetter7457
    @budledbetter7457 Рік тому +2

    Hey friend it's a boat outboard it doesn't run on land so the engine cover is your air filter and it only has a place to wrap a rope around flywheel for manual start

  • @ThaFailedMusician
    @ThaFailedMusician Рік тому +2

    There should be a pull cord in the top for the motor cover. It'll just be a rope with a handle for emergencies. You just wrap it around the fly wheel. The impeller seems to be bad. It should be shooting water out of that tube with force. It appears to be just dribbling out. You have your work cut out for you but, you'll have a nice little boat when you get done. You lucked out on the motor. Figured it would be toast.

  • @olegoat6226
    @olegoat6226 Рік тому +6

    Nice little boat you found there. I have had boats since I was 2...couldn't imagine being without one (or two...lol). They can be a pain (hence the B.O.A.T. acronym), but so worth the smiles and memories. Perfect size for you and the Mrs to go out and fill up the live well. Another masterclass in video production...keep up the great work bro, can't wait to see what she looks like when you are done!

  • @waffalobill
    @waffalobill Рік тому +2

    Sitting so long, should replace the water pump impeller. Should pull the out drive to service it anyways. Do impeler while your in it.

  • @Stephen033
    @Stephen033 Рік тому +6

    Good lookin boat, you shouldn't have any problems with the boat since it's Aluminum. Hope everything goes well with it. I'd say the biggest project is gonna be the trailer. Great video and keep up the great work.

    • @dietznutz1
      @dietznutz1 Рік тому

      That's what I was thinking, mostly cosmetic

  • @uhoh71
    @uhoh71 Рік тому +3

    The gas cap on that tank is missing the clear plastic cover so basically it's acting as a funnel when water hits it going straight into the tank. You may want to tilt that tank up on the corner closest to the cap and siphon the water out again. The main thing in keeping an outboard running is keeping the tank pristine clean or you'll be constantly cleaning the carbs.

  • @bobv8219
    @bobv8219 Рік тому

    @2vintage great content well done. Thank you

  • @christophervaughan1650
    @christophervaughan1650 Рік тому +1

    Hey man just a heads up because I have had this problem before. Do NOT use treated wood in there. The treatment in the wood will eat through the aluminum and ruin the hull and it will get pin holes all along where the wood touches it.

  • @kenjohnson5498
    @kenjohnson5498 Рік тому +4

    Restored those are pretty sought after boats because they are built pretty well. Even though the impeller is working i would look into replacing sooner than later since it sat dry and they have a tendency to flake apart.

    • @tieoneon1614
      @tieoneon1614 Рік тому

      I just restored the exact model 3 weeks ago with a Mariner 4 cylinder. 25 hours into, about 6 hours was cleaning. Everything worked on the boat even though it looked like shit. StarBrite hull cleaner on the hull and trailer did amazing. Dishsoap handscrubbed the carpet and seats. New windshield, dash organizer, rod straps and Lowrance and the boat looks and fishes like new. Its light, fast and stable.

  • @mikejones420
    @mikejones420 Рік тому +2

    Nice vid, I used to work on marine engines, and boats at Yamaha( wasn't a fan of marine work) lol kinda surprised it ran, but then again 2 stroke isn't too bad, really surprised the water actually came out through the water pisser, they usually clog up

  • @tubbycake8751
    @tubbycake8751 Рік тому

    Something completely different for the channel. Love this. If you do plan to restore this my best advice is to not look at this as your typical engine bc its an outboard and get a manual dont guess that very well could cost u big money

  • @kevinsimpson7687
    @kevinsimpson7687 Рік тому +4

    Heck yeah man nice score on the AlumaCraft. In my book any AlumaCraft is worth saving. Can't wait to see how it turns out. I'm an avid bass fisherman and have always loved AlumaCraft boats. I have a little 10 foot flat bottom and don't plan on ever selling it lol.

    • @scottmu1
      @scottmu1 Рік тому +1

      i have a 74 12 ft flat bottom i got last year for 100 bucks and i put a 3.5 johnson on it its a blast to fish with i love bass fishing too id not trade it for anything ..good luck on the water

  • @rgarizonahomestead2729
    @rgarizonahomestead2729 Рік тому +7

    Johnson engines are great. looks like a fun project over the summer months and see some fishing coming soon. take care and have a wonderful week ahead

  • @ronhanish
    @ronhanish Рік тому +1

    A Hotsy pressure washer heats up over 200 degrees. It'll strip that boat right down. They usually get a diesel burner creating the heat with an electrode

  • @jeffreybunch3959
    @jeffreybunch3959 Рік тому +2

    Boats aren't cheap, It just needs a lot of love.👍 You might have to put a new prop on it, the blades are looking rough.

  • @mikedixon3292
    @mikedixon3292 Рік тому +1

    Take notes from Steve halls comments. Good tips . Also the motor doesn’t have a pull start. The notch in the flywheel is for a rope pull for emergencies when the starter goes out. Also don’t start adjusting the carb linkage until you do a little research because if they get out of sink with the timing it sucks big time. Have fun learning on that motor.

  • @DevinBoynton
    @DevinBoynton Рік тому +7

    Heck yeah! Boat content! Love the diversity man

  • @gt_fishing
    @gt_fishing Рік тому +2

    When cleaning the carb you missed the main jet. It's in the bowl, you need to remove the screw that you did to drain the gas the inside that hole you access the main with a small flat head screwdriver 44:57

  • @jackmahogovv
    @jackmahogovv Рік тому +1

    You are always finding new and unique things to work on. Amazing this engine was in this good of shape after sitting for god knows how long.
    One suggestion. It looks like the water pump is working for the time being. Change that out before taking it out for any kind of extended runtime. The rubber those things are made of get brittle and the fins will either break off or it will come loose from the bushing the rubber is attached to. You know what happens if you don't have waterflow.
    For $20 or whatever the kit costs, just do it.

  • @c0munguyforcaz
    @c0munguyforcaz Рік тому

    Awsome video! Really cool to see diffrent content!

  • @tieoneon1614
    @tieoneon1614 Рік тому +1

    I just sold my new boat for a profit, and bought that same model and fixed everything as a project turned out great. That shallow V hull shape design is perfect for Wisconsin. I have an OEM windshield that fits that dash on Marketplace if u need one. Can find them anymore, i had one custom made and still had to cut it to fit the downward angle dash. Mine has a Mercury Im very familiar with, those Johnson/Evinrude if it has VRO are crap. You'll want to delete the oil injection before it kills your motor.

  • @DestinationRC
    @DestinationRC Рік тому +8

    This is great! I was wondering if you might try an old 2 stroke seadoo? That would be pretty cool and summer themed!

  • @victorgerhardt1504
    @victorgerhardt1504 Рік тому +2

    Nice find for 500 bucks! I'd take that deal.

  • @MoonShine07
    @MoonShine07 Рік тому +2

    Nice boat but there a neverending money pit! Looking forward to this episode!

  • @logansmith630
    @logansmith630 Рік тому +3

    Can't wait! Nice boat

  • @scottkellogg8145
    @scottkellogg8145 Рік тому +2

    Isn't this the first boat project I love watching other boat challenges thinking about selling my quad and getting a 16 ft bass tracker boat

  • @rickseifert1677
    @rickseifert1677 Рік тому

    Any boat Vedic is great, nice work!

  • @gregrose8774
    @gregrose8774 Рік тому

    The wheel stand turns and locks in sideways once off the ground. $500 was a steal! Great vids ;-)

  • @snowyowl7042
    @snowyowl7042 Рік тому

    The variety of things and conditions amazes me. Congrats on 322k subs

  • @freetaylor72
    @freetaylor72 Рік тому +3

    Right on man! Risky little investment but you pulled it off! Motor is worth 3 times what u got into it. Fun video to watch too! Can't wait to see you do all the interior stuff

    • @speedfreak8200
      @speedfreak8200 Рік тому +1

      Kinda contradictory.... Risky Investment but motor worth 3 times what he paid?

    • @eagle777dh
      @eagle777dh Рік тому +2

      @@speedfreak8200 Motor could have been locked up or lower unit broken. Running motor $1500 broken motor $100 maybe.

    • @freetaylor72
      @freetaylor72 Рік тому +1

      When you buy a clapped out boat its a coin toss, lower unit could be wasted, water pump could've been wasted, he got lucky... still haven't been in the water yet either. Obviously you've never had a boat cause there's 2 good days when u buy a boat, #1 the day bought it, and #2 the day you sell it. I live on a huge lake in East Texas, and there's boats all over the place, nice and clapped out.
      It was a cool video, because he got lucky, running motor is worth 1500 bucks, aluminum boat is worth 500, if its put together with rivets not so much, spot weld is better. Let's see what happens with the rest of the project.
      So yea, the boat was filled with BS, and uncovered and he got it running.

  • @neildanby
    @neildanby Рік тому

    I have a very similar '96 Grumman, same trailer, same motor except oil injected, looking forward to your progress. Thanks

  • @shawnmclaughlin7418
    @shawnmclaughlin7418 Рік тому

    At this point does anybody argue that he is the leading content provider on carburetor cleaning.

  • @atothez1931
    @atothez1931 Рік тому +2

    i cant believe you didnt take it to the land to try it out😂

  • @michaelcrebbin7328
    @michaelcrebbin7328 Рік тому

    Awesome bro something different for the channel loved it 🥰🥰

  • @shartne
    @shartne Рік тому +2

    Man you hit the jackpot that is a nice deep boat and it has lots of features. With a lot hard work you can put new indoor outdoor carpet in it and make it look nice. And a lot of elbow greese. I would use that boat to go fishing everyday that I could. They have giant fish were you live Waleye and I dont know for sure you live in Wisconsin where they have giant Musky. Johnsons are one the most dependable boat motors made or they use to be back in the day. Now they make 4 cycle Honda that are great motors.

  • @Johnsondidit
    @Johnsondidit Рік тому +1

    You sure have a way with what you purchase, bravo!!

  • @robertwolfe5707
    @robertwolfe5707 Рік тому

    Really like your channel. Just wanted to let you know that on my boats you have to push the key in to choke the motor. The lever that you call the choke is actually the throttle. It allows you to rev the engine without it being in gear. Grab the key and see if it’ll push in. Hope this helps

  • @downsouth701
    @downsouth701 Рік тому +3

    U push key in to choke. Lever is to rev it up. Key push in to choke

  • @riccochet704
    @riccochet704 Рік тому +3

    That'll make a nice crappie/walleye boat when it's finished.

  • @3613jeremy
    @3613jeremy Рік тому +2

    When I was in HS I was in a small engine repair class and my dad just bought a small boat like that but it ran rough.
    So he sent it to a boat repair shop 3 different times and they couldn't figure it out. So I took it to my school and went through it and literally took me 30min to figure out the cylinder jacket was cracked and allowed water in the cylinder from that point on me and my dad swore we would never own a boat again while living in a winter state
    But as much as I dislike boat motors it looks like that was a great deal

  • @jaystrock613
    @jaystrock613 Рік тому +2

    Cool score. you are very handy!

  • @6.7Rollin
    @6.7Rollin Рік тому

    good luck joe!. 6 year project coming up!

  • @JW-fq1pp
    @JW-fq1pp Рік тому +1

    So don't automatically assume that just because those fuses look good that they are. We just had a thing at work where one of those fuses looked good but tested as open with the meter. Then when a slight amount of pressure was applied to the side, it tested good. Kind of like an intermittent cold solder.
    Good work on all three vehicles, btw.

  • @whatslief9375
    @whatslief9375 Рік тому +4

    ALWAYS replace the impeller for the water pump before taking the boat out....

    • @ryancantrell6480
      @ryancantrell6480 9 місяців тому

      If it aint broke! 21 yrs on one impeller on my Johnson 40. Always let it run all the water out of the motor after trailering and never, never leave them in a test tank for more time than youre running it! Even run dry after using muffs! Water pump will last a long long time!

  • @RDAmidwest
    @RDAmidwest Рік тому

    PT Barnum said it best, there's one born every minute. 😂😂😂
    All us boat owners can confirm the accuracy.

  • @peteraitken6494
    @peteraitken6494 Рік тому +1

    Cracking boat joe soon have that back ship shape I know people say they are money pits but hey so what as long as we enjoy the moment that’s what matters doesn’t need to be a boat that’s a money pit everything in the world these days seems to cost a fortune lol enjoy mate you deserve it take care and all the best to the family and dogs 👍👌🔧🔧🔧❤️

  • @2vintageDeamonFan
    @2vintageDeamonFan Рік тому

    Great video as always

  • @christophermarshall6593
    @christophermarshall6593 11 місяців тому

    Just found you channel, I really enjoyed your videos. I am from Kenosha, Wi

  • @PoppinWheeliez
    @PoppinWheeliez Рік тому

    Nice....dish soap on the attachment would help a lot......Lysol lemon does an excellent job at cleaning grime, disinfecting and putting on a shine. It is dirt cheap.