1990 Bass Boat. Can We Fix It?

[@notlazy69]

Smart guy for passing it on when he can no longer take care of it. To many old timers let things just sit and rot.

[@neonhomer]

My grandfather did this. He had a nice 18' Mitchell with an older 115 Mariner (inline 4 I think)... he left it sit for over 20 years to the point of where it was junk.

[@muskokamike127]

My parents did that...had a beautiful 24' (I think it was 24') motorhome complete with a/c gennie everything and they parked it and it's trash now. 25 to 30 years at least. NOOOOO sell something? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO The problem is people attach emotions to objects and can no longer make rational decisions about them. I have a few trinkets from my Grandmother (circ saw and a dehavilland desk lighter in the shape of a plane) and my dad's watch but a whole freaking motor home? lol..... The crazy thing: When I worked construction I was travelling 2 1/2 hrs + each way, he said "you should pick up a cheap little camper for your pickup or a mini motor home and just sleep at the site.....what about yours? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOO

[@erik_dk842]

You make them a reasonable offer, they just get offended and end up junking it 10 years later, during which it just sat.

[@neonhomer]

@@erik_dk842 I offered my grandfather to let me fix it up on my dime and he could use it if he wanted to. Nope.

[@kevdogg2956]

Mustie1 “escalating the situation” and talking to me (all of you too) on camera is why I love his channel. Really like the format of dropping videos on Sunday mornings - really makes my day!!

[@rawr51919]

Thanks again Kevin, let's see how well your old boat comes back for us :)

[@cky2k244]

Every week I look forward to his Sunday uploads.

[@joolwing]

What a cool guy. I bet he has some great stories to tell.

[@bazwillrun]

yup, him and his 10 friends on the annual two weeker !

[@simontay4851]

Yeah, stories about how many pies he's had.

[@rongoodrich1541]

Thank you for this video. It has Brought a lot of old memories back to me. I had one exactly like it 20 years ago before I had a car accident. I couldn't no longer get into the boat. I sure do miss it and I miss fishing. I'm now 77 years old. I sold my boat back in 2002. 😢. Have a good day

[@Studio23Media]

I'm only 27, but disabled, and I empathize with this man greatly. It's so frustrating when our bodies don't let us do the things we want to do. Sometimes I just sit and stare at my projects, just trying to find some enjoyment in it still.

[@lyndelbeckwith1706]

Keep trying. I m 54 diSabled by a stroke but improving

[@lyndelbeckwith1706]

Every day

[@davekai5074]

Keep your head up. Keep trying.

[@jimcrandall4521]

@@lyndelbeckwith1706 me too! Effing stroke!!

[@paulbock8530]

I feel that a lot of our happiness is in our thoughts

[@patprop74]

You have to respect a man that knows it's better to let go of something when he can no longer take care of it, over keeping it and letting it rot in the ground. Does seem like he took good care of it. Edit I'm sure I mentioned it before, when it comes to cleaners, I am a big fan of a product called super clean degreaser but it also does more than normal degreasers, I do not know if it is available in the USA but i would imagine so.

[@TXH1138]

Diesel Creek used that on a forklift about a year ago.

[@patprop74]

@@TXH1138 i don't know who Diesel Creek is but I'll have a look, I know I been using it since I was a young wrencher, I first started using it on my dirtbikes to get the clay stains off the plastics when we down the messy trails fell in love with that product ever since. the only metal i don't like using it on is Aluminum it seems to turn it chalky.

[@kamsok6132]

@@TXH1138 if you say you watch vice grip garage too I'll think youtube is smaller than I thought lol

[@edz7555]

@@kamsok6132 watch wez?

[@1pcfred]

Screw that. If I can't enjoy it then it's going to rot into the ground. Simple as that. Go get your own!

[@oldenslo4141]

I chuckle along with Mustie when the engine fires off. There is something about his short laugh, love it.

[@larrysmall3521]

I had a neighbor who did car repairs on the side. He mounted an aftermarket inline fuel pump to a small board and attached several feet of hose to the inlet and outlet side. He had clips on the electrical connection. He used this to drain fuel tanks before he dropped them. It worked great. Put the inlet hose down the fuel filler and the outlet into a jerry can. Connect the wires to the battery and watch it drain the tank. Something like this would be a good addition to your shop considering how often deal with old and dirty fuel.

[@BilgemasterBill]

In a similar vein I like the little Harbor Freight "Battery Operated Fluid Transfer Pump" for about $10 at Harbor Freight (currently on sale it seems). It just makes such fuel transfer chores easier.

[@fmxrider429]

Considering how much good advice you've given me over the years, let me try to return the favor. I own an 89 Black Max 200 hp and it is without a doubt one of the greatest engines I've ever owned. Few things to keep in mind however. First off, never start without the leg in water or on water muffs,. The impeller can literally get chewed up in seconds when it's dry. Secondly, these beasts hate ethanol fuel. Run pure gas with no ethanol and you will have no problems whatsoever. Third, the oil injection system is a common failing on these as the drive gear is made of plastic and when they get older they eventually break. Either preemptively replace the oil pump, or better yet switch to premix 50 to 1 and you'll have no worries about oil. Overall it's one of the best high horsepower, 2-stroke outboard engines ever made, if you take good care of her she'll treat you right forever. Love the channel, keep up the good work.

[@bassassin2ohseven584]

I said "there goes the impeller when he kicked it over the first time without muffs. Learned that the hard way once...

[@fmxrider429]

@@bassassin2ohseven584 Don't beat yourself up too bad. I've known several very proficient boaters over the years who handled their boats well, knew navigation rules, but still thought it was okay to fire it up at home for 10-15 seconds before they went to the lake not knowing that they were destroying their impeller.

[@charliesmith9528]

@@fmxrider429 The impellars get brittle when they sit for years so its best to just replace it to avoid the issue when youre on the water,,if its a newer engine i doubt just turning it over a few seconds will harm the impellar,,personally i dont trust the ear muffs anyway,,im 64 and have had impellars go bad while having hose attached to engine,,best way is to make yourself a tank you can lower the lower unit in and then let fresh water run while you make adjustments to engine while its running,,A old wise man many years ago showed me that each time he puts in a new impellar he puts a little vaseline on shaft and impeller to avoid dry starts and cracking

[@terryscogins5575]

100 percent facts bro! Yep yep! You ain’t wrong 👍 I already know!

[@melrose9252]

I had an 88 200 Mariner. Great engine.

[@javaking1000]

As a big guy who struggles with health problems, I can commiserate with just not being able to get around like I used to when I was younger, thinner, and healthier. I really hope Mustie can coax him into that boat for one last ride, even if he has to physically help him into the boat. No video, no pressure, just a pleasant cruise with two great guys...

[@baileyhatfield4273]

It'd be like fixing up your grandfathers old ride or fathers ride when hes getting too old to even drive himself, make him happy and proud.

[@pkope6849]

Absolutely Awesome Idea 👍👍 I hate to admit it but I'm right along with you on not being able to get around like I used to ....

[@martinhealy2902]

@@PabloDiablo682 Good work mate. I'm in the same boat! Looking to lose 100lb in the next year. Keep up the new habits!

[@carldelawter8900]

I second that emotion! I'm in same boat. Can barely make it to the mailbox & back up the driveway.

[@thomasgriest4062]

DUDE! you got to get that Ariens Snow Thrower! That's right "Thrower" not "Blower" I got mine running last winter and boy did I need it! It's a real good machine that has the power to get the job done. I got the confidence to get it running from watching you're channel and it would be full circle for me to see you get it running! Looking forward to seeing the Bass Boat on the water and fish in the live wells.

[@ronaldtillinghast6600]

I said the same thing to myself when i seen all 3 grab the aries for sure 👍

[@alexandercarey3456]

Pre-Ethanol outboards used rubber hose that desolve from the inside and leave deposits in the carbs, fuel pump and filters. To check pull off a fuel line and wipe the inside. If black deposits come off replace with new marine fuel lines. New USCG approved lines will have a white stripe running the length of the hose. Below deck fuel line is thicker wall and stiffer than above deck / outboard fuel line.

[@elonmust7470]

Or just use PTFE hose.

[@twt000]

Oh the days of all metal fuel lines.....

[@backwoods3214]

@@twt000 diagrams changed too . i no longer run a two stoke due to new gas.

[@twt000]

@@backwoods3214 That is a good thing. Two strokes polluted our pristine glacial fed lake. Two strokes should have been outlawed on lakes where pollution can ruin them.

[@ronaldheit196]

@@twt000. Amen brother. I can remember when they outlawed 2 stroke lawn mowers then industrial interests got CONgress to rescind the ban. Two strokes are way past due to be outlawed. You can't buy a new two stroke boat motor anymore. Federal law finally killed them off. Now they need to put an age / rebuild limit on them. In the Keys they are seriously considering a ban. Acid rain went by by now two strokes need to be phased out. No more parts sales will do it.

[@lsd-25ayahuascadmt7]

There's nothing sadder than when a man has to sell his possessions because he can't enjoy them anymore. Watching my dad sell his motorcycles one by one when I was younger was tough.

[@TXH1138]

yep, sold my bass boat a few years ago. Like saying good bye to a kid/pet.

[@Robb403]

I understand what you're saying. I'm at that point where I need to start shedding stuff and its hard to decide what I can live without. But, best I deal with it now than risk injury 10 years from now.

[@alanwbelcher]

Just what I thought at start of video.

[@datadavis]

Age and morbid obesity is never a good combo

[@newrenewableenergycontrol5724]

There is sadder. The fella who skipped buying the boat he always wanted so he could pay for all the things his wife and children wanted, only to be rejected by all of them in his 60's and have them claim him to be a 'sperm donor.' Count your lucky stars brothers! Not complaining, just bitchen!

[@Czechontheway]

This has been the best and most informative video I have yet to see and I appreciate you. I was given a 1986 skeeter , I'm currently replacing the floor . I have the exact 150 merc, and the same trolling motor and have not put power to it or checked themotor. This video showed me everything I need thanks so much . Edward of west,tx.

[@99goat99]

When you said "I wish machines would just understand that I'm going to keep escalating things until something breaks or it gives. Might as well give up now"... I felt that in the core of my being, all my jury rigged, mickey mouse and BFH "repairs" over the years felt that too. Nicely done, Mustie!

[@Terry-Kleetus-Kleeblatt]

Mustie, I got an old bass boat last year with a stuck steering system and I had to do the same thing that you did. I had to clean out the tilt tube with a shotgun brush and solve it. I had to go a step further and use some emery cloth to clean out the rust. But it works good as new now. Good luck with your new toy.

[@rsprockets7846]

Looks like the guy kept up on it and he took pride in. Ownership

[@johndondero8619]

Happy Father’s Day to all. Nobody’s up yet and having my coffee watching Mustie. It’s a great Father’s Day already.

[@tenjuna]

Amen!

[@pbysome]

Great father's Day ,I'm being jumped up and down on like a second hand trampoline amongst the smell of baby dung and the sound of a screaming brat whilst trying to listen to mustie...I gave up trying to watch it.🤯🤣

[@Philc231]

Happy Father’s Day to all

[@Leroys_Stuff]

Happy Father’s Day y’all

[@Ajaxaxxess]

Coffee n mustie1 FTW!

[@extremeweather2475]

Mustie1 is an outstanding gentleman. I’ve bought, repaired, and then would restore bikes, dirt bikes, old racing Fourwheelers, and cars. Would get in trouble for how many items I had for sell in my empty lot by the city saying I needed a permit in my own lot. I would always include the original owners to show them and let them know that I would let them ride in it or see it once it was restored. The joy on those peoples faces were always my favorite. Loved it. With the prices of bikes, and junk cars going sky high I have to be very picky on them. In my area you see old junk and if you don’t jump on it right then and there someone else will. I would love to live in Musties area. I’ve been watching him since the beginning of his shows and glad to see he’s still doing it.

[@mypaddler30]

what a fun project. thanks for sharing your video. I love how you showed what you were doing, brought us into your work space, and how you tackled issues/problems as they came up. Iwould love to see this boat float and run again. I want to see that video!!

[@JDLarge]

Yep, we ALL will get there one day where we “just can’t do it anymore!” I feel your pain brother, but you couldn’t have donated that boat to a better wrench. He’ll work through every single “tick” that thing has and it’ll perform as it should and run like new. What a beautiful boat! Thanks for taking us along, Whatta score! My largest bass was 9 pounds taken out of a lake in Massachusetts too! I was trying to teach my youngest at the time using her “Barbie” rod and reel lol. We were only supposed to be catching sunfish with a chunk of a night crawler but that’s how some of life’s greatest surprises show themself! I thought she had gotten hung up so I tried to help her but it pulled back. We/She fought that bass for a half an hour, showed up her two brothers and mom and dad that day😬 Great reminder for today, Happy Fathers Day guys and gals pulling double duty✌🏼❤️

[@alexboi32]

That is a pretty clean bass boat with all things considered. But I am much more interested in that potential major score of the free pile!

[@1pcfred]

Someone just left a Mustie bait trap out in their front yard. To capture the elusive Mustie animal in the wild.

[@alexboi32]

@@1pcfred hahaha that’s one way to catch the bear!

[@OnusBones]

@@1pcfred That's exactly what I was thinking; he needs to look UP before approaching a pile like that to make sure there isn't a net up there.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

@@OnusBones Do you think anything could deter Mustie 1 from the pursuit of a good deal? I suspect he'd walk 5 miles through a minefield in snowshoes in a quest of a free snowblower or rusted out Volkswagen.

[@marcryvon]

@@1pcfred 🤣🤣🤣🤣 And it worked. He's hooked !

[@matthewb8229]

Best line: "I wish machine's would realize, I'm just gonna keep escalating." Me too, Mustie 1, me too. As for the snow blowers, they're just waiting for someone to start loading them up. When you do, they come out, "Those are $400 each, and once you load them, you bought them."

[@Guysm1l3y]

"Listen, part: the final step is 'you can't be stuck if you're liquid' so are you sure you want to keep playing this game?"

[@jtmack77]

When will inanimate objects learn. I have fire, weight, pressure, machines to ensure you cooperate. I insist that you cooperate. I am a man with a mission.

[@iroll]

I chuckled so hard at that quip, I want it on a t-shirt. Take my money.

[@rednissan96]

I could hang around this guy all day and not have a bad moment..

[@fromo14]

The end of this video is exactly what I needed. I have the exact same problem with the steering and now I have an idea where to start. I'm not a boat guy and it's my first boat. Thank you

[@markkinnon4866]

Your garage needs a resident cat to keep a check on all those pesky varmints

[@dougaranda6187]

Disable the oil injection asap. Black Max's had plastic gear drives for the injection pump, and they were not good. Other than that, bullet proof motors.

[@boathead22000]

not so. I worked on these black max engines for years and replaces one fiber gear. make sure the alarm is working and carry extra 2 cycle oil on board.and add it to the tank in case the pump breaks.

[@gizzyguzzi]

Never had a problem with mine!

[@dougaranda6187]

@Buck Fiden Exactly.

[@tnttim1973]

I have the mariner version of this motor. Took the oil injection off and just mix the oil myself. HIGHLY RECOMMEND removing the oil injection system and just mix the oil. It is the number one cause of death for these engines if you don't. 50:1 Btw.

[@johnhudson333]

Use premix gas and throw the oil injection away.

[@mikesbarn1858]

Sunday morning, a cup of coffee and a mustie1 video. It doesn’t get any better. Except when the wife’s in a certain mood.

[@howiedavis2316]

Dang it Mustie, I am now 100% invested. I have to see how this turns out . I was yelling "no !!" at the computer 1:15:00 in , knowing I am not going to see how this turns out today. Please revisit this soon. And thanks for everything.

[@LAP1050]

Man I was holding 🤢 my breath when you were using the press on that cable… But, you did it again 👍 ALSO, haven’t mentioned this in a while. REALLY appreciate how you make sure the camera is setup for us to be right there working with ya. Thank you

[@danielprivate7442]

Who is crazier? The guy talking to his audience as if they were in the room with him when making his video...or the guy who talks back when watching it? (me)

[@BaltaM4ster]

ye right :D

[@marclykke2]

Both is equally crazy :P

[@realsonnysullivan]

Or the guy who buys a mercury

[@horstszibulski19]

Was wondering about that too...even more if I try to complete his sentences... :-D

[@ayitsyaboi]

I'm right there with you dude haha.

[@DaCoder]

That steering cable was expertly handled. Well done, Mustie 🙌

[@jefflong3200]

Completely respect Ken for knowing it’s time to pass it along. Too many people hold onto stuff and then it’s too late. Although sometimes they do end up in Musties shop.

[@elmermason9685]

Mustie I never get tired of watching your video's. You amaze me how you figure things out. You're lucky you have the tools to get the job done. And if you don't have the tools, you improvise. Can't wait to see it run and hit the lakes. Thanks again for the video.

[@larrystolzman9337]

Amazingly captivating! I own a boat, work on it a small amount and enjoy fixing the simple things. Watching you takes it to an entirely new level. Thanks for teaching me a lot and reminding me I don’t have enough tools!

[@CristiNeagu]

This looks like just my kind of series. Don't know why, but this one got me riveted.

[@ryanparsons8977]

Sunday morning coffee and watching Mustie1 work on a boat, 100%

[@xxefamxx3518]

Ken seems like a nice guy

[@Russeljfinch]

Also respects his boat enough to let it go to a new home rather than let it deteriorate

[@ozzyfranf]

Yeah, you could tell he loved that boat.

[@drewd1726]

Easily top two of my favorite content providers on the internet. That’s sayin something. Appreciate the minutes away from my hectic life. You’re like the AMSR mechanic. Waving from Oregon. Gimme that boat! …and that VW Bus….and some of your patience…I’m needy. Thanks for being you. Let’s get you on cable TV. At least a pilot.

[@pegtooth2006]

The owner did an excellent job in preserving the boat. It was well covered, not in Weeds and he remembered the history of it. He did an excellent job in preserving it with the resources that he wanted to allocate to it.

[@gutshotgriz3936]

When “resistance is futile” combines with “just need a bigger hammer”, put your money on Mustie! Happy Pappie Day everyone.

[@agentfrankvideos]

🤣

[@danielroberts6223]

Well done from the Roberts family in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@breikowski]

1/4” rod. Cut a slot on one end. Slide in emery cloth. Chuck it up in the drill.

[@gsettlemyre]

And now we wait for part two, didn’t realize this one was over an hour long, you kept us on the edge of our seats and never lost our attention….good job.

[@csimeonides]

I see how you work, BOY, everything falls into place and works. Reminds me of an old Coast Guard motto,: "use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without." Lots of improvisation and DIY engineering. I just love watching you work.

[@MrVein5.0]

me: looks at title, 1990, and thinks, "wow thats like new", then you realize 1990 is over 30 years ago..

[@giggiddy]

Gosh. I think the same way. Its scary sometimes.

[@-Deena.]

I wasn't even born in 1990 😉

[@darrenwood3693]

I think of the 80's the same way

[@-Deena.]

@@darrenwood3693 I wasn't even born in 1980! 😉

[@giggiddy]

@@-Deena. Im not 50 yet but it makes me smile that younger folks watch these channels as well. 🙂

[@oliverclarke5830]

The done thing on all old 2 stroke Mercs is to take off the oil pump and run them on 50:1 premix! The pumps have proved to be unreliable. I believe that mercury even sell a blanking plate for the hole left in the block! Definitely worth looking into! Cheers from England!

[@mosipd]

I would get rid of that stainless steel prop if you're going to be running this in fresh/brackish water. While they perform better than aluminum, if you hit something in the water you'll damage the shaft/seals before the prop. The aluminum acts as a sort of weak link between the gearbox. Stainless steel is of course better and won't flex, but you learn the hard way about these things!

[@fjb3544]

Well nobody ask you sooooo….

[@panzerabwerkanone]

That's what your shear pin is for! It breaks before something like the prop or shaft does. A sacrificial part. Always check you have the correct one. Sometimes people like to replace the factory pin with something stronger and you know what happens?

[@bobatbilletcreations]

Thanks for sharing, I have a 1999 crestliner thats been sitting for 12 years and I'm starting this same journey tomorrow. You have given me some pointers as what to look for.

[@TheHomeDesigner123]

I had a similar story myself. I owned a Skeeter bass boat with a 150 Mercury which I had to let go due to my health. I was so sad to sell it. Now I just live my life thru these boat videos.

[@pinterelectric]

Shame we have to get old and can’t do the things we love to do. You can hear the disappointment in his voice!

[@armstronggeorge1533]

I know exactly how he feels being there doing that .

[@Spudchucker92]

I feel sorry for Ken, you can tell he loved this boat and was genuinely sad to let it go. Also I hope he's in good health, his voice was rather hoarse. Made me concerned.

[@djmips]

Yeah.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

If he sold it then it was the second happiest day of his boating experience 😏👍🏻

[@thomengel9720]

So far as the mouse detergent, I use peppermint oil on a cotton cleansing pad. Never had a mouse. I use it in the shed and the garage. Nice boat. Sure love to have dropped in my lap.

[@ianvicedomini2648]

I learned a long time ago that nothing stops mustie from rectifying something and either getting it running or performing the way it should. That’s why I love this channel because the enthusiasm is endless and the videos are amazingly informative. I’m looking forward to the next video mustie. 😉

[@Czechontheway]

My thoughts exactly the man walked you right through the whole process and the camera was where it needed to be for all of the perfect shots. I can't wait to finally get my new/old boat on the water . I will do all the preventive maintenance on my black max before I fire it up .

[@barronkistler1196]

Just bought my girlfriend a 1993 f150 for $500. She always wanted a truck to rebuild. OH MY WORD did she get more to rebuild than she thought she would. But it runs and drives but doesn't stop... yet. We attacked it the mustie1 way of not buying anything right away and she ran so smoothly. I love your videos and insight when it's worth saving or scrapping.

[@KarenTookTheKids364]

Poor Ken. Might be a nice idea to take him out for a trip once everything is done. You'd be surprised how powerful a memory that would be for him.

[@roberwt]

Right at the beginning he offered, but Ken said he's not too steady on the legs anymore. Best wishes, Ken. Boat couldn't have gone to a better home!

[@truckguy6666]

@@roberwt Thats what them comfy seats are for. Sit your butt down, crack open a cold one, and throw a senko overboard

[@nineoclockhero]

I was trying to imagine Mustie, Bass fishing. But it kept turning into a "Freedom Factory" jet boat style experience.

[@NoWr2Run]

" HELL YA BROTHER ".

[@mikemartin2423]

Hell Yeah Brother but I think mustie1 can do both equally....he's calm and cool but still loves to get crazy every now and then 👍👍👍

[@brewski118sempire]

One of my biggest fears in life is "forgetting everything." That fear creeps into the marrow of my bones.

[@jimeylee2036]

Thanks for the series. Bought a 94 pro craft and used a lot of your video to learn. Especially with the steering components. Mine wasn’t seized completely but would barely steer. Used your methods and now it steers with one finger! Thanks again!

[@sterlingthibodeaux3690]

Yes.. a very Happy Father's Day to everyone.. I like watching (listening?.. lol) to you as you go through your self check troubleshooting diagnostics experience checklist.... lessons to be learned, my friend.. great stuff!

[@jamesthomas3749]

"Or my neighbors car when they're not looking" 🤣😂🤣 u got me with that one.

[@Falstaff-mr8fk]

Must be talking about that happy family that lives across the street.

[@deanwinchester7179]

Good for when you hate your neighbors lol

[@jamesthomas3749]

@@Falstaff-mr8fk 👍👏

[@stuartburgess6945]

Just when you thought it couldn't get any better Mustie cuts a deal with Santa Claus on his old boat, brilliant 😎

[@chrisbowman4487]

Great entertainment on a wet Sunday afternoon in England nice one mustie

[@charlesronk2989]

My bass boat is a 1991 Nitro 160tf. I bought it in 1996. My oldest son grew up playing matchbox cars and army men in the bottom of that boat. It has been the best purchase I have ever made. I could literally sell it today for more than I paid for it back in 1996. My boat is no own in need of some TLC. I need new carpet and seats and a good wet sanding and polishing. Looks like your boat could use the same, but if cared for after that. It should be good for at least 2 decades. I would recommend changing the reed valves to fiber ones.

[@rikmiles6531]

I had a similar situation as this and I had the same purchase of a boat that just sat around not being used. You have the same problem I had or will have and it is all about the big D! (Deterioration). Everything on that boat is dry rotted and waterlogged and you will be replacing everything under the sun from now to the day your stranded on a lake. I got so tired of breaking down and all I needed to do was REPLACE EVERYTHING. My hat goes off to you taking on a boat that has been in hibernation. I never felt comfortable boating in mine and that takes all the fun out of it.

[@CTmoog]

Happy Father's Day guys!

[@zxggwrt]

IDK if Mustie is a dad but he sure would be a pro!

[@ChrisG0]

He looks like he's a great grandfather.

[@wildthinair]

CT 😊

[@artemartem1134]

@@zxggwrt he doesn’t have kids. But he’s a great mentor to many.

[@henryduke722]

Happy Father's Day to you too

[@Mikey-hd7vw]

Ken aka Santa delivered mustie an early Xmas present

[@AgentWest]

Having to clean out a few dirty holes so the tool i made is just a 1/4" stainless rod with a slot on the end. Put a strip of sand paper in the slot, then wrap it around the rod. Put the other end into an air grinder. High RPM of the grinder flings out the sandpaper so it is essentially a flap wheel with one flap. A few minutes of buzzing, some spray and some in-and-out motions with the rod and i am yet to see a hole that would not clean up.

[@mathewfranco3211]

I kept checking how much time was left in the video and hoping it wasn’t close to the end. You my friend made it just right. Thanks 😊

[@jacobwhitt4151]

I just sold my 1989 1800fs ,(converted to a full deck) in southern az, wish I could have kept it but I bought it 2 month ago from the original owner, he had a picture of him and his son in a car seat sitting on the deck. His sons now a grown man with a family of his own. had a 115 on it and one of the best taken care of 32 year old boats I’d ever seen.

[@ukulelefatman]

The oil injection systems on those Mercury motors are prone to failure(plastic), and difficult to repair. Most folks in my area (Cape Cod) disable the injection system and pre-mix the fuel. I would also replace the oil tank with a smaller removable gas tank you can fill easily and winterize.

[@NoWr2Run]

YES SIR 100%, DISABLE THE OIL INJECTION & JUST PRE-MIX YOUR FUEL.

[@Bobbywolf64]

The Johnson/Evinrude systems were much worse. To the point where OMC recommended bypassing it to their customers. The Mercury setups are better. The only failures I have run into, are like mustie seen, the lines getting brittle and cracking. Either he needs to bypass the system, or replace every line. Either way will be fine for this one. I would have loved to find that score.

[@mikesumner5129]

@@Bobbywolf64 It is not just the lines, the problem is the oil pump is driven off a plastic gear on the crankshaft. Any plastic gear this old is falling apart. Also, the plastic coupler that connects the oil pump to the oil pump drive shaft swells over the years untill it binds up in the hole in the block, which then wears and or strips out the previously mentioned plastic gear. I went through all this with my 1988 150 hp XR4 outboard. You either split the block to replace the gear, or go to premix.

[@shellbackracing3999]

Two things, always wash a boat that’s been sitting head to tail before you begin work, it will reveal what you wouldn’t see otherwise. Two, always run the carbs dry when putting the boat up. Bonus info, fog the cylinders and turn the engine over with spark plugs out to knock out any moisture or debris. Also, the bar in the back was a transom saver, I highly recommend one!

[@davesboatingfishing]

that is the cleanest looking boat Ive seen in "storage" ever.

[@roguetuber4377]

I just boat a rick clunn 1996 nitro bass boat 1000$ but it was an indoor storage boat was pristine

[@joes.1945]

I had a boat just like just a little older model, (1988). I loved my boat and caught tons of fish out of it. I recently sold it to buy a deep-v. If I could have kept it, I would have. Great job on it!!

[@PeekPapa642]

I know that this doesn't have anything to do with this video, but I was just curious. I appreciate your time and all the help you give. God bless you.

[@Everydayfishing]

Looks like a fun project! I will say though, its never a good idea to run an outboard without water for the cooling intake. There is a rubber impeller that will get destroyed if it runs out of the water. The easiest way to run it in the shop is to use a pair of engine muffs - you can then connect a garden hose and supply water to the intake on the lower unit. I'm excited to check out the rest of these videos!

[@robletto841]

I'm 100% he is going to install a new impeller ❤ he is the MAN!! He knows what he is doing ❤

[@jberg8159]

Bass boats are fast. When you’re finished, it’d been fun to see you take it out on the water and see how fast you can get it going.

[@joolwing]

At the end those snowblowers snapped to attention when Mustie approached like dogs in the window.

[@leslyons2723]

You are a delight to watch you grow and strive turn your place into a beautiful homestead

[@Herbybandit]

I'm so glad you decided against drilling holes in the engine mount/ steering coupling shaft!

[@gsallen9588]

Brilliant, "force majeure" solution. While the tube was still in motor mount, I had thought of the air hammer/chisel on the rod end. But the brain waves sent were, alas, obstructed. That guy thrice replaced a trolling motor on a boat used a few weeks every 7 years? Maybe it was for steering...

[@Tom-In-Ga]

I was watching this video just enjoying it when all of a sudden..."French tickler"...and I spit my coffee all over myself.

[@blueribb99]

I haven't heard that term in many years. Almost like "spanish fly" ☺

[@stevematda976]

I chuckled out loud myself. A couple of weeks back I was traveling thru NC and went to use the men's room at a convenience store. They still had the dispenser for "Male Hygenic Supplies" on the wall. I hadn't seen one of those in 20 years.

[@drewstephens9696]

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[@irgski]

Two best times for a boat owner: When you buy it and when you sell/give it away…

[@--RSL--]

just need a trusty aluminum boat, they live forever.

[@montanaelkwhisperer1744]

Or sink/scuttle it!! 😂😂😂

[@carlwhitehead1785]

Yep a boat is a hole in the water to throw money in to but i own three wouldn’t change anything

[@johncarter1137]

Nothing is free in life. You have to weigh how much enjoyment it gives you verses the cost and effort to obtain and maintain it. My 30,000.00 dollar pontoon boat has provided many hours of enjoyable family time I otherwise wouldn't have gotten so it's worth it to me. My problem is I'm getting along in years and I'm finding it's harder to maintain it so it will probably go in the next couple of years if no one offers to help me maintain it.

[@jaredburns2256]

I loved your video on how you attacked going through the project cause I too got a boat that was unused for 10 yrs cause I wasn't quite sure where to begin but you took the guessing out for me. You should make more videos like this. Thanks it was one of the best videos I ve seen.

[@tom_thumb]

"I wish machines would just understand that I am going to keep escalating the situation, until it either breaks or comes free" - I have been here so many times and it's comforting to hear someone else use that logic. Never let the inanimate objects win

[@kkepdawg1]

The impeller for the cooling water is an easy replacement. Spinning it dry, and the age. It's toast- or will leave you overheated sometime soon. You can find a replacement kit on e-bay for under 30 bucks. I agree to get rid of the oil injection and just premix. Maybe already done because of the old gas color.

[@ct1762]

right... and i'd be just as worried about the carbs from sitting that long. suicide to try to run it wide open without a thorough rebuild. only takes an hour. thats if it will even idle assuming the idle circuits arent gummed up. hopefully it wont idle well, forcing him to rebuild haha.

[@redskiclayton]

Seriously, when you see guys like this who start old boats from sitting for years without a set of water muffs hooked up, maybe you should watch them more often! Us "OLD PRO'S" per say been around awhile and we already know that the impeller is dry as a popcorn fart, its already junk and will need replacing! Running an engine without muffs will not harm it as long as you only run for a few seconds or so! Also, fresh gasoline will help loosen up all the shellac buildup in those float bowls! Yes, shellac! While all these concerns could be talking points to get a good deal, they are also good talking points for one to get ripped off by a dealer! LEARN YOUR HOBBY!

[@muskokamike127]

21 seconds in: that little compound gave me a brilliant idea: For all these developments: instead of having everyone store their boat in their driveways, they should build one of these so everyone can put them there. 1 spot for each house. Then when you want to work on it or wash it, just roll down the block, snag it and off you go!

[@MostlyInteresting]

So the thieves will have a easy go at them in a remote un-monitored parking lot. No thanks...

[@enjoy9772]

Lots of places in Florida have those for that very reason.

[@muskokamike127]

@@enjoy9772 That's awesome....I've driven through sub-divisions and it was like a freaking boat storage yard...every 3rd house had something in the driveway.

[@muskokamike127]

@@MostlyInteresting who said it was unmonitored? and who says it's secure in your driveway? People steal cars and boats and all sorts of things out of driveways. And don't give me this shit "I gotta camera" you can get their freaking licence plate and find out it was stolen so "catching them on camera" only proves to your insurance company it was actually stolen.

[@TheSkyOpenwide]

Hey man. NICE FIND! I have a word of advice on that Merc if I may. I have the same engine in Mariner flavor (everything is gray instead) on a 19 foot Procraft.. The oil system is a possible failure point which can cause the engine to run without oil. Mine has been removed and retrofitted to take premix gas only. Its a bit of a pain to fill, however the peace of mind is awesome. I use a 50:1 mix of high quality marine two stroke oil, with marine gas and a bit of Star Tron additive, and its good to go! I really love your videos man. Thanks a lot for all you do and share.

[@paulgumper]

Great video as always Mustie. Just a reminder, turning an outboard backwards can ruin the water pump impeller, especially a dried out one. Thanks for all the fun entertainment and knowledge sharing!

[@georgiaboyfishing7240]

Awesome guy who is selling the boat he is letting it go to be used again for fellow fisherman.than it sitting up and going bad .nice boat looking forward to seeing it run

[@montanaelkwhisperer1744]

When i was a kid, a very wise old man told me...."a boat is a hole in the water you throw money into!" I never forgot that....and have never owned anything bigger than a canoe!

[@MrOllieBD]

This is really a cracking video but genuinely, what a lovely bloke you got it from. Please can you bring him on the occasional video? Even if it’s just a Christmas special! 👊

[@bazwillrun]

I know Ken said hes not steady on his feet, but it would be great to see him go out on it when its fixed up even if he has to stay seated !

[@YukonHawk1]

Totally agree.

[@chrisa2735-h3z]

I really love the cassette player in it really shows what time period this boat is from!

[@dooley9621]

Good work you are getting there. Geez that steering cable was a bastard but you got it sorted. Thanks for sharing I'm looking forward to the next chapter.

[@tyronesart]

Waited all week for this. Coffee time 👍

[@datadavis]

Its beer o'clock here, cheers!

[@rayvoorhies7180]

You should try and avoid removing a engine cover in the garage. Do it outside so the critters go off into the woods. Couldn't help but laugh when Mustie1 jumped back. Mice always do that to me too.

[@eriklarson9137]

Har har.

[@xxefamxx3518]

I got myself a shop cat cute and cuddly and great for all kinds of critters

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

Boat: Bust Out Another Thousand More boat tidbits: two great days associated with boat ownership: the day you buy it and the day you get rid of it. In my neighborhood there are many newish boats sitting in driveways: 99% of the year.... Just sold a 18' Bass Tracker pontoon boat I bought new 20 years ago. I take really good care of my stuff and it brought within $1000.00 of what I paid for it, Odd I thought until I looked at what they cost now. Same model with a smaller motor is $23,000.00. Crazy.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Classic Jeep: Just Empty Every Pocket

[@marlobreding7402]

Definition of a boat. A hole in the water you pour money into.

[@TR4zest]

@@marlobreding7402 Yawn

[@marlobreding7402]

@@TR4zest oh great the joke police showed up.

[@TR4zest]

@@marlobreding7402 When it is that tired, it is not a joke.

[@dragchute1]

Just a suggestion .. air compressor outdoors (with a mask) before pressure washing anything inside the cowling. Great video my friend. It's so much fun and rewarding to breathe a second life into a deserving resource. Thank you so much for the entertainment and the tips.

[@hueyang8202]

That's a nice boat. I just picked up a 18ft 1987 bass trophy that's been sitting for years. First time working on a boat. Wish me luck.