ABANDONED SEALINE SPORTS CRUISER BOAT WILL IT RUN ??? PART 3

[@MrPatrick1968]

Chris is such a nice guy,it's great watching and listening to him explaining everything

[@matthewfitch577]

You guys and this channel needs to be made into a TV program, fantastic viewing and extremely entertaining. Keep the fantastic videos coming please.

[@lukecowell1854]

Nah its better on KZbin they have control of what they do plus in sure they do alright from it

[@AfricaStampsonline]

Proper, old-school, methodical working out the problem with Chris. Top marks to the seller for being honest about it too, everything was there, you just had to go and find it!

[@normanamey9828]

Hi guys, I bought a boat years ago with the same engine which was knackered after the headers failed and sucked in sea water. I bought a new GM Vortex crate engine from the US for half the price of the Mercruiser one. You will need an engine alignment tool to adjust the engine mounts to fit the out drive. Fit new bellows to the outdrive (looks like they were in the box). Another tip I learned the hard way, replace the shift shelf bush and seal at the top of the leg. Just a few quid but mine failed and sucked it sea water killing the drive and needing a tow back to the mooring! Loving the channel, Norm.

[@kevinmccormack5192]

Well that’s good advice 👍well done!

[@eliotmansfield]

friends boar with same did the same thing

[@normanamey9828]

Was meant to say “shift shaft” not “shift shelf”. Damned predictive text!

[@skaboy1396]

I love watching you guys. The way you do your stuff is like storytelling. So gentle and engrossing. It reminds of the way my grandpa used to explain things when we were working on a transistor radio. Thanks

[@richardneal394]

You two have so much knowledge and experience between you! I wish my son could’ve worked with you for 6 months when he was 18!

[@petrolhead28]

Is that a nautical version of the Essex v6 or something more exotic. Nice bit of old tech. Was never in any doubt you'd get it running.

[@amcrome]

Don't bother rebuilding the fuel pump - contact repower marine and buy a replacement, they will also be able to help with all the other spares you need

[@neilread6888]

She runs 👍 great video. You might need to replace that fire extinguisher in the engine bay, any stored pressure over 10 years old will need changing, and looking at the size of that one it could be an old halon unit, get a 1.5kg clean agent extinguisher better than CO2 for a boat engine bay, and get a small dry powder in the cabin so you will be Boat Safty Scheme compliant.

[@timbaker7994]

Such a great channel I have been watching you two from the start I have seen you repair cars vans camper vans commercial vehicles quads you two are so clever are we going to see repairs to railway trains or aeroplanes nothing out there you two can’t fix what a channel well done 👏

[@ColossulTitan]

Brilliant happy to see it run,now to get her all tarted up for the next owner if you can bare to part with it,just upgraded myself from a 12ft fiberglass clinker to a 17ft falkland fisher,I the process of getting it all cleaned an ready for new gel paint,can't wait to get out in it with the family,the boat you have there is the ultimate dream tho

[@keithburke8577]

Good job lads. Make sure that the raw water bungs are drained on the heat exchanger with this colder weather coming. Another good idea is to put a stat and red heat lamp (like used over animals etc) into the engine hatch to further reduce risk of frost damage. 1500 was a bargain for the trailer, a bargain for the Hull, a bargain for the leg, a bargain for the engine but an outright steal for the lot!!!! 💪💪 he who dares, wins

[@KMorse-toughnut]

Been waiting like everyone else for the boat update,another ripping video with Chris in his usual form, calm and casual not getting too carried away and Rob going over the top because I think it’s a goodan! Well done guys, look forward to the next one.

[@tomtodhunter1776]

So glad it runs, sounds good too. That solenoid was a lucky find. Looking forward to seeing more of this boat. 👍

[@stephenbeattie2494]

Had this same boat. For its size it has everything you need, excellent seakeeping and is well built. Good luck. 👌 you won’t be disappointed.

[@graemew7001]

Fantastic guys, that boat has been a monumental bargain, the temptation to keep it must be seriously strong.

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

What a gift! I heard the heartbeat of America(insert bow tie here) in The UK. Some ATF briefly in the crankcase run to operating temp will seek out the hot/binding spots and lubricate that stuck valve and any other parts with water damage or sticky from sitting thanks for sharing Gentlemen

[@basilterrier]

What a good outcome. Regards to the previous owner for his honesty. Looking forward to seeing it in the water.

[@burtoxcbr]

ENGINE BLOWER WARNING!! Before you ever start a petrol inboard engine, you need to turn on the blower. The purpose of the blower is to remove any flammable gas. Petrol fumes, lpg fumes and even WD 40 propellants from the engine compartment. There should be an air blower in the compartment and a switch on the dash. There's is a good chance you are going to blow your back doors off 😮 without it. I'm loving the video guy as always.

[@sruk]

It ok with he cover open bud 👍

[@stephentann358]

So glad you managed to get the engine to run after a lot of back braking work. Very nice to see your boat project is moving forward & their is light at the end of the tunnel.

[@michaellott3575]

Brilliant inspirational enthusiasm. Many thanks and well done on getting her going.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Good evening guys from Tenerife 😊 Just waiting for our plane ✈️ home so nothing better than a SR video 😂 If I ever saw two grown men like children it must be Rob & Chris on Salvage Rebuilds 🤩 So pleased that engine sparked up after the one and only Chris doing his magic 🪄👍🏻

[@ged3680]

Hello Rob and Chris, another great video and I’m pleased it started. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video . Ged.

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Rob and Chris, do love a boat video guy's, something nice and different, looking forward to watching the progress of the boat..Alex.

[@johnwynne2179]

Thanks

[@sruk]

Thank you very kind I’ll get our Monday coffee with that 👌👍

[@jonathanmoss5328]

Got to be one of your best value buys yet. A day well spent there fellas.

[@ericlee3421]

You have till Easter to get her up and running. Go and do your RYA Parts 1&2 Power Boat licence. Your RYA radio licence is also handy.

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Rob and Chris,nice work on the sealine cruiser boat,to start it's great news.

[@johnchincotta1qwdb15]

Fantastic guys,you brought this thing back to life..Chris always working out his magic.

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Boat catches fire and where is the extinguisher? thats right on the inside of the engine hatch and that is where the fire is, brilliant,

[@alastairwilson457]

Absolutely fabulous... old school mechanic- ing. Love it!

[@cameronsdad7666]

Only discovered channel a week ago and I’ve been binge watching!!! Amazing guys, so envious of what you guys achieve. You should hook a camera to outside of boat and feed it to monitor/tv inside do that you can admire view outside whilst inside 🤣🤣

[@jamesallen712]

Nice to hear the motor fire up. Wont be long before Chris has it running clean and clear with its belts and water pump back on. It's going to be fun watching Chris get his hands on a outdrive unit. Bet he already knows about one and can sort it out like he does cars.

[@jimhartland1939]

Was that Roger the cabin boys back door knocking 😂

[@martf9875]

BRILLIANT NEWS ,, So Glad Rob , Chris , It's a runner ,, as it was sold as ,, I told you people from Stoke are Bob On , as I should know I'm a STOKIE,, Keep em coming,, Fantastic Channel,, Stay safe all ,, 👍

[@ernieleithes6545]

I have said this before you two are so lucky but I think it's fair to say it goes with you for your honesty & openness great news lads.

[@chrisstyles4630]

Look forward to seeing it all fixed & sorted & back in the water in the summer great job guys 👍👍👍👍

[@johnpritchard2772]

Hello Rob & Chris - amazing how you both just go through a routine of fault finding and get the engine to turn over - that many hours is nothing, and an oil / filters change will do it good! Get yourselves a couple of sailors hats!! Best wishes from Lincolnshire

[@tineca407]

The tank to the right of the engine is a calorifier. It uses hot water from the engine cooling to heat the domestic hot water.

[@philjones6025]

great job. finding that brand new, (not second hand) solenoid, and other parts a great bonus...

[@russfoggan4092]

Those old 4.3 vortex V6 motors are easy to work on and to find parts for (in the sates anyway) so you should be able to get it purring fellas, easy to swap out for a 5.7 liter also if you want more power!!!! the 4.3 is good enough for a lazy day out and they are pretty much bulletproof to be honest once you get em running right

[@defendermods9420]

Hi ya, when I had boats there was a company in Watford that sell any part for any boat. The name of the company is called Key parts. See if they are about they will help ya. Cheers

[@martinthompson54]

Hi rob and Chris, great job on the wee boat, great job Chris, from marty in Belfast northern Ireland God bless

[@eskimojulie]

When I had my boat I fitted a bilge blower to suck any petrol fumes out of the engine compartment , petrol fumes being heavier than air can fill up the bilge and as soon as the starter motor creates that spark BOOM , be careful guys 😀

[@marksmithard7801]

Boats look so small until you get them out the water. Well on its way to being ready for next spring. Great video chaps, thanks👍

[@Brian-nf6bt]

Just a few days away from you both wearing Captains caps and running this boat on the river,ok best leave it to next summer but great to see the engine running.

[@markmurphy3578]

I’m enjoying seeing this slowly progress in between the daily earners. And it’s nice when the issues are easy to see. It just goes to show that working methodically is the only way to go. You could almost do with a blooming great trough of water to see how well it runs. Although it might be a bit too high on the trailer. Does Chris need to dig a ‘test pond’ somewhere for the side project boats now?

[@jeremybevan5946]

Hi Rob, I am not sure if you know but normally on the dashboard you have a button marked "blower". This pulls air into the engine bay when the cover to the inboard is shut. If you don't turn this on you will find that the engine struggles to run after the lid is shut from air starvation!

[@johndavey72]

What a bargain ! I can see you taking the ladies out for a river cruise in this beauty ! Well done both !

[@nigelheasman6356]

Another great video guys, so tense when it was all connected back up to test start. Rob just wish you would wear boots mate always worried you going to drop something on your foot in the workshop though.

[@jeffshaw4553]

Yay well done guys love it makes me want to buy a boat now 😭😭with a motor home and 2 vehicles the wife would have kittens if I did 😂😂good to hear it run guys love it 👍🏽👍🏽

[@cwshtygriff13]

Don’t go slamming any back doors lads 😂

[@kevinmccormack5192]

😂

[@cwshtygriff13]

@@kevinmccormack5192 Someone had to say it 🤣

[@steveosshenanigans]

What ever floats your Boat ! …….pun intended lol 😂

[@bryanadams4436]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@markfoden765]

Not the back-door comment rob🙈🤣🤣

[@highlander9754]

Good to see Chris is quite relaxed about back door slamming now. Great vid, can't wait to see you on the water.

[@stephenricketts7764]

So glad she runs! It seems that you have most of the parts but as you assemble it you will know if anything is missing. Great job Rob and Chris. 👍👍

[@spaniels1]

To be honest I was pleasantly surprised simply because you never know wether the engine was knackered but it wasn’t and wth Chris being meticulous the engine roared its alive great vlog 💪🏻💪🏻

[@Fenders25]

I still can’t believe what you paid for that boat, its a beauty. You’ll both have hours of fun with it, when it’s finished. Have a great weekend all.

[@roypowell3450]

Absolutely brilliant guys, Chris the boat whisperer now! 😉. Blimey Rob good job you mentioned pants thought it was a Zebra bent down in there!! What V6 engine is that?? Take care and thanks guys...👍

[@chriseccles1454]

Old school Champion plugs and dizzy ! 😮 No mention of points so hybrid electronic?! Must be a pain to drain/change the oil or just suction.

[@kevinmccormack5192]

Did I miss the 100% completion of the xc60 engine? After you put the recon head on 🤷‍♂️ .I just don’t recall it coming to a sign off! All interesting and entertaining 👍

[@sruk]

Wednesday 👍

[@GPH2474]

I didnt pick up on that till chris highlighted it,.😂😂😂

[@michaelmcsorley3254]

What a great buy guys so pleased it spun over. You going to keep it surely thanks again 👍

[@GamerPolygon]

Been looking forward to seeing this one. ..nice find on the new part, it solved my other question about used parts on a boat if your out at sea.

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Brilliant guys I was sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for it to fire, I’m getting as bad as you rob , shouting yes it’s a runner, my wife thinks I need therapy, or as she say getting my head looked at, women they really don’t understand the thrill of getting an engine up and running,

[@kroneditor9266]

Great stuff! Really enjoyed this one guys 👍👍

[@peteramberley9952]

Ps rob make sure you drain the exhaust manifolds if you run water thru it later.because they will crack with ice .you should have drain taps under each

[@CJ-ok7rk]

Bloody ace, really enjoyed the video. Sea trials with Captain Nick soon!

[@nevillemorley5926]

Yeah! Great to see the boat. Also, how great is it to eventually hear the engine fire up.

[@ianryan606]

Loving the boat video's as well as the car videos, I love your enthusiasum in all your projects, I see Chris has a couple of battle wounds on the head from the tight space.

[@diarmaiddeegan2201]

Great video lads so informative watching Chris figure it out

[@DarrenTutt]

You guys should consider starting another channel. Maybe call it, sail-vage rebuilds. Just thought I would float that idea 😊sink or swim.

[@raymondpearce5245]

Brilliant video Rob and Chris

[@tam19711]

What a great watch,thanks once again guys, looking for to more work on this engine and the fuel pump rebuild😊😊😊😊

[@darrenwilson8042]

Never in any doubt in the magic hands of Chris. Still can't get over the price - you bought a £1500 trailer which in itself was worth the money and it came with a free boat !!!

[@paulbeecham8313]

Well chuffed its a runner lads just a tad concerned Chris has few wounds on his head and Robs back door slamming 😂😂😂

[@doug.mac.macgregor]

Great result. Can't wait to see you both out on the water on this.

[@hughbryant1326]

I am so pleased for you both. Now you can get it ready for the Spring.

[@Scooopdog]

Super as usual. As a boat guy I don’t need to say that’s a bargain and hopefully we more of this content. Amazing vlog gents. 😊

[@thefreedomguyuk]

Woow, thats a bargain 😮 I'm sure you guys easily can rebuild the engine, it's seized. There's potential in that project ❤

[@johnhughes7274]

You guys are so knowledgeable about everything!! Marvellous progress!! 👍

[@msorsaleslie]

Brilliant stuff guys. So chuffed for you both 🎉🎉🎉

[@stephenboodle4555]

Result guys..Great hearing an engine fire up..👌💪..

[@paulriggers1558]

excellent news boys, she lives... i was going to ask if i could be on it for her maiden voyage, but all of this talk about slamming back doors got me worried... [only joking rob, keep your hair on] where was the captains hat? keep up the good work me harties...

[@stuart2897]

Great job guys i bet that a weight off both your shoulders to hear it run . Look forward to seeing it on the water.

[@charliepower9192]

Don't forget to run the engine bay fans before starting, to stop any explosion of vapours when you do start using her properly 👍 Great video by the way 😊

[@johnelbro127]

This is an absolute bargain and so looking forward to more work on it. Love my boats of all sizes. Great video guys. 👍👍👍👍😊

[@LG-kl3co]

As I am not really interested in boats....I wasn't going to bother watching this video....BUT I have to say that it has been one of your most enjoyable ! Well done guy's :+)

[@timhaywood2282]

Brilliant result with the boat looking like a great bargain well done Chris and Rob

[@biggdogg8052]

Was wondering when we going to see a boat video. Can't wait to see it finished

[@markfoden765]

NO NO NO not a back door comment Rob 🙈🤣🤣great you got it running atleast but hopefully you can have it finished and ready before next summer,are you planning on having the old motorhome finished for next summer aswell guys?🙂👍

[@terryramsey1470]

Brilliant video 📹 as usual fellas not normally in to boat's but as always Chris makes it interesting with his knowledge and expertise with everything he comes across 😊

[@barbaraneville5036]

Captain Chris giving first mate Rob permission to come aboard .Surprised you didn't boroscope the bores to see if you could spot the issue without taking the rocker covers off first But Chris was probably sure on the suspicion of a stuck valve Good to see the fogging with the diesel and oil first though in case of slightly sticking rings Look forward to part four

[@michaelhynds8035]

Always a pleasure to watch and listen to you gentlemen. Thank you so much.

[@seancoleman8528]

Well done guys Chris is the mechanical wizard

[@carabara3947]

Great Sense Of Satisfaction When You Get An Engine Up And Running

[@Lambip1]

Great video and good to see this coming along, thanks guys 🛳️

[@FINDITFIXITRESTOREITBUILDIT]

the value of the boat just increased by x 10 whatever you boys do with this that's one epic bargain. I have a feeling Chris is keeping this one!

[@79ferret]

Top job Chris, You'll have Rob lay out on the deck working on his tan come next summer 😂

[@dikkydoo]

Great video once again. Good to see Chris doing all the work again, where would you be without him?

[@scoobywrximpreza5948]

Gotta love a back door banging 😮 love the content rob and chris ❤

[@ianchappell4199]

Thank you again for sharing the companionship...