Looks like it was run hard and put away wet

Interesting to see the entire process!

As a kid at 14 years of age I got to explore this boat all by myself when it was docked at the Naval reserve station in Lake Union in Seattle! I don’t remember it being modified for civilian display at that time, but was still in an “in service” configuration.

What a beautiful boat... y'all did a great job restoring it.

As a sufferer of extreme claustrophobia, I have nothing but respect for the twin dolphin sailors that manned those old boats of the silent service.

Man the coast guard has the prettiest ships.

Great job! Just like you want it to go, smoothly with no issues noted.

Great video, thank you

Awesome Job.

Why wouldn’t they repaint the whole entire outside.🤔

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.

Do you use divers to inspect the blocks during the lift?

FANTASTIC

How long did the whole process take?

Why no propellers..

these old war vessels had both style and function, and todays are all about Functional form over how they look, which isnt a bad thing for military vessels, but its just lacking compared tho these orevious things

Да нечего караблик мне такой но денег нету

SWATH (small water-plane area twin hull) vessels are very stable, and allow work to be carried out with less seasickness.

amazing. i went on the bowfin in 2000. the people that served on her were just tougher, better people. great job.

Great work, perfect job , deserved.

I think that class of boat was the most beautiful ever to this day

Always wondering , when I see ships in dry dock maintenance , how they do the hull areas where the boat sits on the blocks ?

Wow I have been on her many times and never noticed her screws where missing

80 years old and still works 👍🏻

I've heard people complain about the money that is spent preserving our historical ships and boats like the Bowfin, Texas and many others and it always makes me angry. These ships and boats are not just old machines. They are a part of our history. They like our veterans served their country and deserve respect and to be taken care of. They may just be machines to some, but to many they were home. They took them into harms way time after time. And time after time they brought their crews home safe and sound to their family. They also stand as memorials to many who served and never returned that are sill on patrol. Those who don't know what i mean by that should look it up, and maybe then you will understand why it's important that we keep these old vessels around for all to see and love.

Enjoyed touring the Bowfin. Had a good laugh when the wife tried passing through the water tight door. Of course I got the picture.

I'd love to see this magnificent machine. Checkout the USS Cobia (Gato) in Manitowoc WI. It's a great museum ship as well.

Why?

I would volunteer to serve on the USS Bowfin today. And I'm Air Force Vet!!!!!!!

Nice job😊

How amazing what our country can do when we pull together. Not days to be missed, but people to be honored.

Imo, modern subs are sexy, this sub is elegant. The lines, tower just gorgeous.

I toured the Bowfin in 1982 I remember being impressed with the interior of this vessel so little room

Glad to see it being well maintained. Me and my wife toured it in 2010. Took lots of pictures and had it all to ourselves. For 30 years have been passing the USS Ling SS297 here in NJ on my way to the George Washington Bridge. It’s stuck in the muck of the Hackensack River. It looks somewhat similar in construction but it’s a wreck compared to the Bowfin.

I toured the Bowfin in 94 and as I remember it there were large sections of the outer skin that were rusted away exposing the interior. Am I misremembering or when was she reskinned to allow her to float? She looks great now! Anyone interested in these boats should read Clay Blair’s tome on the sub war against Japan.

Was just on the Bowfin 2 weeks ago. Crazy

A Hydrofoil vessel lower right @0:44 ? Looks like it has a T-shape Bow Foil. Cheers!

I've toured the Bowfin several times. It's great to see it getting some attention.

Near the start of the video 01:36 her starboard shaft angled down but later all looks correct. Was that droop due to the pro shaft having partially slid out of the housing tube?

Been on her twice $$$ Would like to see the big diesels running some day. I’m sure she makes a lot of money for upkeep in Pearl Harbor

Bowfin - Beautiful sight!

I gotta get out and see her all cleaned up. I've been there many times, great museum and sub. Diesels forever!

All of our historical ships should recieve the same TLC.

PUT THE PROPS BACK ON HER AND GET HER RUNNING. WTF OTHER WISE PUT HER ON A CONCRETE STAND ON LAND AND BE DONE WITH IT.

My dad was a cook on subs in I think the same class as that one

Always impressive to see shipyard maintenance. Bet it was expensive. Wonder if they contributed any in the cost

PUT THE PROPS BACK ON HER AND GET HER RUNNING. I DONT CARE WHAT THE GOVT SAYS. WTF

It's the toys maintenance that really adds up over time.

went to hawaii in sept and the DAY we went to pearl bowfin was closed, glad to see some work being done though

I've been on that boat and is very well kept up. A great time spent there