$500 Abandoned Fishing Boat Breaks Down First Ride. What Went Wrong?

[@Brightleafgarden]

From trash to treasure you did a hell of a job on this project thanks for saving that old boat...

[@christophervaughan1650]

When your out there running a top speed run trim the motor up a bit and you will get less hull in the water creating less drag and a smoother ride and it will run way faster. When your up on plane you notice how like 3/4 of the boat is touching water. That’s robbing speed. But it’s not a race boat. Just a tip!

[@Silent-Lucidity]

I really like how you've expanded into other projects. Keep up the great work!

[@MM_in_Havasu]

If replacing the water pump impeller doesn't cure the heating issue, it's possible you could have some crud inside the water jackets in the engine. I think a fresh water pump will work wonders. Replace it at least every other year if not each boating season. As for the fuel primer, get a new one. Marine stuff is not forgiving and does cost $$$. Keep the old water pump impeller for a spare just in case, and an extra set of sparkplugs is a good idea too. Looks like you got it sorted out pretty good now! BOAT = Bring out another thousand! Thanks for a cool video, Joe!

[@gearheadgregwi]

I second that idea!!

[@jamesmatthews2966]

Your right about that I bought a boat and realized I was too poor to run it

[@shaneadkins4323]

7 years watching subscribed videos on YT,,,,,and this channel is by far the MOST EDJUCATIONAL...keep the youngins learning my friend,,,,there few but they are out here,,,,,thanks....

[@shockcoach]

It’s gotta be nice having outboards ran in fresh water only. Around here, most have been ran in the salt out in the Puget Sound and that reeks havoc on them after awhile.

[@riccochet704]

Good job on the water pump. Even though the old one didn't look bad it probably wasn't getting a good seal, maybe on the base plate. That can cause it to not build pressure, which means it won't overcome the poppet valve tension. I've had brand new pumps right out of the box be bad.

[@mattdogg02]

When putting the decals on, you spray the soapy water first, then lay the graphic down to help give you the option to position as well as get bubbled/creases out, then you can pull off the top layer. Spraying water on the top layer plastic to remove it doesn't do anything.

[@angrysweet8932]

Was scratching my head too when he did that 😳😁

[@tommyhardin9689]

Credit card or plastic puddy knife helps to smooth out too so no bubbles

[@markhensley9378]

Don't get discouraged. You only paid $500 for it and you pretty much knew it needed a lot of work. I'm interested in seeing more so please continue on making the necessary repairs. Thanks again for your time today and enjoy the rest of your week.

[@mcmoffitt]

Great videos... I may ditch those zip ties on the fuel line in favor of some some spring metal clamps or stainless hose clamps. Also, trimming the water pisser hose on the outboard may give you a better visual from your seat? Seems to be running great, good job.

[@vanfairbanks7389]

Love all the advice from you outboard guys, helping a young man out. In the future, you may want to update your prop. Could help with performance. Side note, try not to forget to trim up the engine when pulling the boat out of the water. Dragging the boat up a concrete ramp, with the engine down will mess up your prop and shaft. Don't ask how I know that. 😂

[@OutbackOntario]

skeg especially

[@travharrell1713]

A week after a guy bought my inboard/outboard SeaRay, he called me wanting to know if I knew who could work on the lower end and fiberglass. I had showed him how to lift the trim before pulling out and the lowering it to drain the water out and lifting it again. He forgot to lift it before leaving. He went ripping down the extremely rough road to the boat ramp. I always drove about 30 and he said he was going 65. Lower end caught the road several times. Boat was destroyed. He spent $12000 to take the boat out twice, once on the day he bought it and once on the day he destroyed it. I had told him to get insurance, but he laughed and said only fools bought boat insurance.

[@Joe_HamRadioGuy]

Good job on it. Good luck with it catch some big fish. When you get the boat up to speed start trimming up your motor to bring the bow down. You will see a little more speed as well.

[@eagle777dh]

Trimming up makes the bow go up. To much up and the bow will bounce up and down to much down and the bow will plow. Correct trim and the bow will cut through the ripples and only bounce a couple times on the bigger waves and smooth out on its own. A short reverse after going through weeds most times will clear the weeds from the lower unit. The groves on the plate and impeller cause cavitation in the pump making it lose volume and pressure.

[@antoniomancini4894]

That is one beautiful boat great job you make it look so easy.😊

[@WhatTheTarnation.]

A boat is just a hole in the water that you pour money into...so said my father-in-law...he would know, he owned them most of his life...good job on the restoration, keep the fun coming!

[@dustcommander100]

Those graphics look really nice on there! I've noticed that nearly all your videos have platy of birds chirping. I like a long ways from you, but there are a few here that have the same call. Kinda soothing!

[@cjm6271]

I like to attatch the rope in the front to an upper cleat. That way it is in view and reminds me not to let it get into the prop while I'm underway. Good job on the project...the family should get a lot of fun out if it!

[@Beretta96Dan]

Good job. Dude! Got yourself a nice boat to have a lot of fun in! Thanks for posting the transformation and and it looks very nice! Will watch out for some other posts!

[@robertkizer779]

You need to make sure the top of the motor is level with the water when running wide open. This will level out the boat. As you get to a plain look back and trim motor up and you will see and feel the difference.

[@kalaharimine]

Great content, especially your road bikes and boats. Don't forget to fix your prop, some blades look bent and will affect efficiency.

[@greathornedowl3644]

Love this project, something many of us "shade tree mechanics" should attempt at least once. Keep up the hard work

[@alanrobison3298]

I had a boat once. I bought it used. It was a 16 foot fibreglass boat with a 55hp Kiekaffer engine, which was the forerunner of the Johnson outboard I believe. I loved it but I was always working on it. BOAT stands for Break Out Another Thousand!

[@tim4269]

Mercury not Johnson. John and Evinrude were the same motor made by OMC and later Skidoo.

[@davidr6585]

Joe: "Ya fix one problem..." My Dad (a long time boat owner): "A boat is just a hole in the water you through money into."!

[@CLP2102]

the happiest days of a boat owner......the first and the last.

[@angrysweet8932]

So true, unfortunately....

[@gearheadgregwi]

I think all our toys are "revenue generators" for parts suppliers

[@fredberger2451]

Boat= break out another thousand

[@jordansbikes819]

Nah bullshit boats are wiked #boatlife

[@LewisMowersandBoats]

😂😂😂

[@trose7620]

OMC motors are pretty simple to get right. Blow out your cooling system hoses for block. Thermostat etc. Looks like it was flowing good from pump.

[@RonaldDaub-xi5jz]

With a garden hose hooked up to it it don't even need a pump with that the proper way to test it out of the water is let the motor down in a tank I messed with folks all my life I thought everyone knew that you can hook a hose up to anything and it will come out of the places it should until it's idling or running in a tank is the true test of the water pump

[@ryanrodfl6363lu]

Trim up when cruising. You will gain close to 3-5 mph, your bow will rise a little and the steering will free up. Everything works better when you find that sweet spot. Nice job.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

yes beter fúle eçy mogs lobger rañge too😊

[@kevinarmstrong7469]

Great video. I just picked up a 16ft panfish for 750 with the same motor and no spark. Ended up just being a stator. I wanted to change out the water pump so this video was super helpful.

[@iddonorris]

Really enjoy your projects. The little tell tale hose from your water pump should really have that restrictor fitting on your cowl. It helps push more water through your engine. Great job on the boat!

[@jayaustin3096]

Great fishing boat. Lots of work but its going to feel so good with a couple of awesome fishing days. All that work will pay off. Great project.

[@bjrnhjjakobsen2174]

Your calm and humble approach to your projects makes your videos very Nice to watch and learn from👏

[@ravencorvus67]

Old boats are like old cars, something breaks every time you take it out. But that is just part of the fun!

[@gearheadgregwi]

Truth!! Just make sure the parts are cheap and plentiful.

[@kenjohnson5498]

I said it as soon as you bought it, those water pumps are junk and need a redesign to last a little longer because if they sit any time at all dry they are on their way out and they hold the shape they sat in. The boat looks great and will bring a lot of fun in the future now that she's ready to go.

[@martinluther673]

nice boat,impeller was fine but is good to change on a motor you dont know. see all that green crap maybe lily pads all over the place my guess is something like that clogged/covered your water intake in future lift leg when alarm sounds and inspect let it sit for a few and try again to see if alarm goes off but it wasnt any of the things you think it was that sounded the alarm that said good on you for fixing replacing thosethingsanyway

[@trose7620]

Water pump is good bud, think I'd check hose flow through the head, you'd be surprised how much crap can actually get in there. Fixed a few with that disorder, blew out lines and head, got flow going smooth, easy peasy fixed... good luck..

[@seansysig]

Boat came out really nice!

[@faithandfarmingtennessee872]

I love your work ethic and willingness to learn. Subscribed 👍

[@polska905]

Coming along nicely, time for a new prop.

[@guymcneill1711]

There is one more thing I would do if I owned that boat, I would put the fish finder on a swivel so I could see it no matter where I was sitting. Very good job young man

[@Megadoculous]

I've been really enjoying your channel. Interesting stuff. It's worth subscibing just for the bird sounds, very relaxing. 👍

[@jamesswetland5019]

With the water pump the brass insert in the impeller can break loose and at high RPMs It can spin the brass fitting around without spinning the impeller as much so you did right by replacing the water pump.

[@JamesSmith-jr2rc]

I have the same engine and I had to rebuild the trim pump on mine. It's pretty easy as long as you have a special tool to remove that cap and the service manual.

[@donpampel3332]

We use to put the big stickers on the rear of our ready mix trucks, we used some soapy water under neath them so you could slide them in place and squeegee the water out from under. No wrinkels .

[@ednordhagen7827]

Great video. I've learned alot about outboards. I'm a car guy but love to learn. Next video. FISHING in your new boat.

[@Castwich]

great work on the boat before and after is incredible

[@seansysig]

Water in the gas is typical as your out on the water. Fuel separator and proper winter storage procedures are a must.

[@lesliethomas7469]

Hey mate, I'm full bottle on the johno and evi's. Hook up a timing light with a rpm gauge and you want 850 to 950rpm setting at idle this is the best way to start the timing sync process to get the best fuel economy

[@sharonbraselton4302]

wrone use trolibg moter save gas motr

[@joebruggman]

if you trim the motor up once your going full throttle you will get a noticeable speed increase as it lifts more of the front of the boat out of the water and drags less.

[@bradleynevills4444]

Make sure the vent is open on your gas tank that can cause that to collapse the primer bulb

[@kevinwest4488]

omg.. you did an lower end rebuild on you tube.. FANTASTIC..

[@kevinwest4488]

this video series is really good..

[@Nighthawk1966]

Great job on the boat Joe ! Very nice 👍!!!

[@postalboars8780]

That pump looked fine mate, most likely thermostat is not operating properly. I've had the thermostat issue on two Johnson outboards I've had. Btw get a Mercury 🤣

[@gearheadgregwi]

You clearly have never worked on a Mercruiser. Ever try putting toothpaste back in a tube?😂😂

[@GNX157]

Why use zip ties on the fuel hose? SS spring clamps are the way to go. Zip ties will be worthless in a few heat cycles.

[@jeffreyking1745]

Negative

[@JoeC730]

Oh boy. I just registered my boat today. Fingers crossed 🤞😊

[@michaelnull5156]

Hi just found this video about restoring the boat I have a 1993 16’ alumacarft and wanting to repaint and redo the floors but just wanted to know how the paint is holding up

[@billbly1691]

Love your channel i look forward to your videos great channel

[@raymondwendt6205]

There's a reason for the saying, Bust Out Another Thousand. Always something. Lol. Good call on the water pump. Forgot to comment on the last video. Believe they sell rebuild kits for the trim. Once the boat is up on plane, play with the trim. There's a sweet spot. Too far either way and the boat will slow down and the motor sound will change. In the sweet spot, that motor should sing. Listen to it.

[@stevenlukowski562]

Being an ex Coastie if you maintain your boat just like you would your car you should have no or few problems just like your car! I've had a 2002 Proline 22ft center console with a 2007 Evinrude 150 Etec for years with no issues except general maintenance.👍😎

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@alexarellano2541]

great series of vids, bro you need a new prop. love all the content, keep it up. gives many people inspiration. I would love to rebuild a boat when I retire. thumbs up

[@gearheadgregwi]

"What's an impeller?"😂😂 As the vanes break off and go into the block.

[@davidheilman1613]

Ah, nothing like a Boat to Nickel and Dime a guy to death. Although, this boat was very badly neglected, and you've done a great job of restoring it. I do like the Purr of a well tuned Outboard motor. Cheers, and Thanks for the video and the Memories.

[@allan9603]

Another great video Joe! Hell of a buy for $500. Allan in Columbia, SC

[@thomaspaxton935]

It's a boat there will always something to fix..I've had lots of boats over my life, New or used always something to do on them you really have to love boating to do it or be rich to pay someone...Have a good boating day😊😊😊😊😊

[@bmw19877]

You are such a great mechanic. You figure any mechanical issues out pretty quick with your knowledge and experience.

[@RonaldDaub-xi5jz]

Speaking from experience you do not hook a garden hose up to a motor that pushes water through it no matter if the pump is good or bad. He's giving wrong information to test the water pump at the motor should be submerged in water all the water hose is is pushing it forcing it through their that's no test the motor has to be in the water without a water hose to test the pump it might work but that's not the right way

[@RonaldDaub-xi5jz]

You can take the water pump out and throw it in the ditch and hook a water hose up to it and it will do that😂

[@RonaldDaub-xi5jz]

The water that comes out of the side is a indicator the spit cooling water comes out of the exhaust

[@RonaldDaub-xi5jz]

Dude trim it out you're plowing

[@RonaldDaub-xi5jz]

Another thing your spark plug happy if an engine runs with the plugs that are in it it's okay putting different ones in it is not going to make it run better or worse that's b*******

[@LewisMowersandBoats]

She's coming along great brother good job 😊 and my dog loves to watch your dogs on TV 😂😂😂

[@juliarose8593]

the schreader valve on the red selector is for bleeding the fuel system and water in the fuel may have cracked it, also new prop would go along way for performance all around.

[@baybuoy3843]

Trim the motor out / up a bit at high speed ... you will gain a few mph. Good job with the boat and engine!

[@geraldlane2187]

Another good and successful job.

[@peteraitken6494]

Nice one joe boat looks great and runs well too have great fun with it all the best 👍👌🔧🔧🔧❤️⚓️⚓️

[@peteb2304]

I know you have a lot of hours and some money into this project, but you have a very good result. Quite a nice boat! How much would you guess that it's worth now?

[@richardthomas1566]

550.00 maybe

[@richardthomas1566]

The Dog is GREAT!

[@sorensiefert1092]

hey hello I like your Chanel Great But what i miss is are you keeping all the goods or are they going for sale and if , where can i see/get it.

[@halfnelson6115]

Great job on your boat. If possible, you should probably avoid those Lilly pads.

[@guyina4x499]

I've had a few outboard motors. That one needs a little tuning.

[@ricotheboss7267]

Just curious as to why you do not ever check the gaps in new plugs before installing them? Does this mean fact anything ever for you? Thanks

[@amrc192]

Good job on the boat the Lever on top of the control box is Throttle so you don't have to gas it in gear and your water coming out the back of the propeller will be hot thats where it comes out after going through the engine

[@bryonshuttt436]

Hey Joe adjust your trim on the motor so your prop is tust under water. You will go faster.

[@hellyeah2299]

Replace that bent up prop. Out of balance prop causes many issues.

[@alcheckalski9716]

One commenter mentioned making sure the Oil/Gas Ratio is correct. Since I haven't followed this project very close I'm not 100% sure what yr the motor is. I’m guessing early 90’s. With that I am assuming even though this model has oil injection you are bypassing that and mixing your gas as those oil injection systems were known to fail.

[@TheRimpler]

Great job on boat. it does look good came a long way

[@PongbyAtari]

Looks like your going to have a nice boat another job well done. Do yourself a favor and get you a new prop thats not all chewed up.

[@craigmorgan4676]

1st ride broken,omg,gl fixing it Joe!😱😮🦾🦾🦾🙏

[@kenmazza1766]

Older outboards need alot of attention due to the lack of use and ethanol in the gas all rubber or plastic parts degrade or get damaged. Best use ethanol free gas it cost more now but the damage ethanol does it cheaper in the long run to use ethanol free. I have 1992 johnson 150 2 stroke these engines are tuff as nails. Have fun with it great to go out fishing with your dad best time you will have.

[@ArroEL922]

At 22:26, a better idea would be to rotate lower unit/shaft 90 degrees to set them horizontal. Then put on the outer housing. That way, you could see that the two rubber seals/o-rings remained in place with no part of the outer/lower one shifting out of place. And in this position, they are less likely to shift out of place.

[@jeffreyness9741]

I generally think that you only put up one side of a gasket so the other one can scrub as in when it gets warm and or hot it will move around a little bit like it should so I would never pry party up to size of one gasket

[@andybrooks7228]

Downside more work but the double upside is 1. more content and 2. once everything is repaired you'll have a decent boat.

[@walakin123]

It would be great to see that beautiful puppy in the boat fishing with you 🐶

[@albertpacer3681]

You spray the adhesive of the sticker with soapy water to get bubbles out, spraying the top of a decal does nothing once its applied.

[@jacobjerryrigs3748]

If that motor has a tank on it that is for the 2-stroke oil for an auto Oiler. That solid tone is an alarm telling you that the oil tank is low.

[@gearheadgregwi]

Yepper... the first thing folks bypass

[@PascalVicknair]

Show more outboard fixes I have outboard no bike’s ❤ Your channel 😊

[@lesliethomas7469]

Once you get idle timing correct with rpm setting then make sure the butterfly's are set evenly at the closed position by slightly wriggling to get perfectly closed position. Then finally you may have to alter the full throttle position of the blades. Then you will have the full 40hp ski boat potential 😂

[@Patshes]

Coolest boat this!. Speed?

[@jackrussell3104]

Fix the trim so you can trim it up for more speed then a new prop preferably stainless and a trolling motor on the front and your all set

[@aldhill]

good boat, better reconsider the foam you left out....... noisy and would be better if water gets you, at least it would float till you could tow it in, lots of work down the drain if that happens.

[@vanrijn1669]

Why no foam under the new floor? Just curious.

[@harmonic3350]

She sits nicely on the water. Good plane.

[@jessespiros2604]

Hey man. The water pump is bad. Yea it’s pumping water but it should be coming out a lot harder than that. That’s to weak of a stream. Change the impeller and you’ll be good. I’m watching your video now so you may have already did that. Love you vids by the way man. I have a 400 ex 04 model that I wish you could do for me

[@sharonbraselton4302]

4 meter cabin crúser best

[@alexanderbmx]

Great technique, great patience 👍

[@jerrywilcox9890]

I could tell the water pump was bad the first time you started it and had water running thru it.

[@leebenson4874]

Boating on a like is like driving your car in a parking lot. River boating now that is an adventure. Need to add a RTS for that. GL HF!!

[@johnhicks735]

Trim up wiper seal.& That outboard motor is built for racing. It might have the blocker back inside of it witch is called A power valves. Usually racing heads they're taken out for performance& speed output reasons alone. Witch will protect you from blowing that motor up anyways if it has been put back into it over the years. It was Bored out to be able to do race to though. So it's not A weak outboard motor by no means at all. If you we're to adjust the fuel/ air mixture 🪛 screw 1/4 turn either way it's not be turned it should give you more throttle output & speed take off response to Joe. I recommend adding in some marine 360 sta-bil fuel treatment into you fuel for it to.And along with some seafoam mixed half& half then you just add the regular per gallon ratio into your gasoline squeeze pump boat fuel tank. Dog food dry bag., or canned with help out with ketching some fish when it's hot out to Joe.

[@JimInCincy]

Did you spray Marvel Mystery Oil into the cylinders and allow it to soak ? Also...Add Marvel Mystery Oil to your fuel to keep engine running clean. Marvel Mystery OIl has been around since WWII to keep piston driven equipment running clean and powerful. Also included bombers and fighter planes. JimInCincy [Cincinnati, Ohio]

[@chestermerrifield5775]

I noticed when you had the carbs off one of the air screws was set richer than the other. Could this be why you were having a wet plug.