What's It COST To SAVE A Boat?

[@chrisfritz6544]

I'm so glad you are publishing videos after your hiatus. It's cold and dark up here in the Northern latitudes. Your videos help get me through until spring when i can get the boat back in the water.

[@brownleevision]

I replaced the 150 gallon tank in my old 1988 Mako 240 walk-around in 2020 before I sold it and it was a chore. It did have an access panel, which was very nice to have. I saved a ton doing it myself, but to anyone considering this task, I would say it's worth the cost of labor if you can afford it. I also rewired that boat myself and that was no fun either. I did learn alot about the boat though.

[@eddunn8794]

Recently I saw a video of a fisherman in Florida that paid $69,000 for the same make that was allegedly turn key. He stated while fishing he noted the smell of gas fumes....took it to the shop, same procedure....final cost to redo the deck and install the tank was approx $30,000

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

It's not going to save much, but you can buy a vented gas cap that connects to the through hull fitting with a hose and use the fill tube as the fuel tank vent as well. I have one on my boat and capped off the fuel vent hose coming from the fuel tank. Works perfectly. I also just ordered two captains chairs with adjustable pedestals and my 1998 Sea Pro 210 CC is restored with the following: 1. Brand New Yamaha 175 SHO VMax (Currently 4 Hours on the Engine) 2. Brand New Sea Star hydraulic steering 3. 2 Brand New VHF Marine Radios , one Console one Hand Held with GPS capability 4. Brand New Marine Antenna (forget the name, but the good one with Stainless Steel Mount) 5. Brand New Batteries (x2) 6. Brand New Perko battery selector 7. Brand New Bilge Pump 8. Brand New Live Well Pump 9. Brand new fuel lines 10 Brand New Vented Fuel Cap 11. Brand New Trailer Hubs, Tires, and Rims (x4) 12. Brand New Tongue Jack 13. Brand New Garmin 9 inch touch screen GPS Fish Finder and Transducer 14. Brand New AM/FM Radio with Bluetooth 15. Brand New Marine Speakers 16. Brand New Electric Trim Tabs 17. Brand New reed type Fuel Sender 18. Brand New Trailer Guides 19. Brand New Trailer Lights 20. Brand New Throttle Controller and Wiring 21. Brand New Trailer Bunks 22. Brand New Wash Down Pump 23. Brand New Wash Down Hose 24. Brand New Bait Cutting Tray (Rod Holder Mounted) 25. Restored (not brand new) Canvas T-Top Cover with Brand New lacing line 26. Brand New Fish Net 27. Brand New Casting Net 28. Various Brand New Rods and Reels with Brand New Fishing Line (x4) 28 Brand New Navigation Lights The only thing I'm considering adding now is a Brand New 72 Inch Minn Kota 110 pound thrust Salt Water Series trolling motor with 2 Brand New batteries. The marina quoted me a price of $7,200 installed. They must think I'm made out of money.

[@dwayneroberts6616]

This is the only guy I automatically click on. He's a wealth of knowledge and takes the time to be thorough. Definitely has become my go to guy for boat repair. He's already save me time and money. I have been unable to work due to illness but as soon as I'm back on my feet again after some surgery I'm donating to this man when I can afford to.

[@kasperwittrup1288]

I see a video from Born again boating, I click it.. Im a simple man in that way...

[@ronwallace7563]

Super awesome information! I bet half of these points are not even considered by most individuals when buying a used boat. Thanks for posting!

[@8o8EpIcTrOcItY8o8]

I wish my project was this efficient and cheap. I bought a 1999 26ft world cat a few months ago. The previous owner had filled the hulls with 2 part foam. The boat could not drain properly and would hold water. Been going through the boat for 3 months and keep finding new spots where foam is soaked with salt water. Stress fractures and other fiberglass issues. I am located on Oahu Hawaii and the price of everything here is through the roof. I appreciate these videos because I get to see what should be charged for certain jobs and how they should be done.

[@scottspeck8843]

Glad to see your still around

[@thecarolinahoosier3596]

I appreciate all the time and effort it takes to come up with the topics and do these videos. I'm a new boat owner, but I find the days you're not putting out content some of my least favorite days!

[@mikeromeoJR787]

Literally doing all this right now to a 1998 Proline 2700. Had no idea the tank was bad before I bought the boat. Lesson learned.

[@r.waynejohnson9968]

You forgot one of the most important aspects of the tank replacement - the tank coating. I recently uncovered the tank of a 30 year old 22' Mako. Because the tank was both coated and foamed in, the tank was in excellent condition. I cleaned, recoated and foamed it in again. Also added new hoses and fittings. Now the 30 year old tank has a new life. The coating is the most important factor in the long life of a tank.

[@mbreckwoldt9813]

you got lucky

[@hankschrader149]

There were no poly tank options for my boat, reason:dimensions. Had a 33 gallon belly tank fab'ed by a local Puget Sound boat builder Peterzelka bros, it is top notch, heavy gauge and no not cheap! And I've heard that coal tar epoxy is a great coating for aluminum tanks

[@slange455]

If the tank is bad and deck is soft a lot of time the transom is usually bad also. Especially on Parker’s and Grady whites

[@UrbanFisherman]

Rewiring the the new to me boat right now. The gas tank is definitely on my mind. Great info 👍🏾

[@artlife6210]

this is a great eye opener video for people who arent familiar with how boats are built and how crazy expensive it is to have to cut the floor out in some boats. I would probably esuggest using poly tanks instead of aluminum especially in saltwater environments, itll never corrode and the newer tanks are super strong unlike older versions which would degrade over time.

[@acproductsusa826]

as usual, great input, I will indeed be picking up a project one of these days. for now, I'll keep enjoying and maintaining our 03 sportcraft

[@BornAgainBoating]

There ya go! Nothing wrong with that!

[@godfreyschembri9812]

I've changed my fuel tank. I ordered 4 mm marine grade aluminium. It was 64 gallons cost 831dollar . complete with fittings ,hosees , primer and paint it ,total cost 1.011dollar excluding my time to fit it again on the boat

[@markc4921]

Very interesting video thank you so much for making it. The one thing I don't understand about the labor is say you were lucky that the tank did come out in 30 minutes BUT the mechanics book says it's a 2.5 hour job he/ she is still going to charge you the 2.5 hours even though reality it took him/ her only 30 minutes. To me that's not right it's stealing. Thanks for posting this video, enjoyed it.

[@johnhiggs5932]

My 260C Sea Ox has a bad forward tank. Luckily, the rear tank is newish and we only use the boat as a family day boat on inland waters. One day I’ll have to replace the forward tank, but it can wait until I need to get into that area for other reasons.

[@troylawrence8563]

Silly question. Regarding the industry, what schooling did you do? Can a young person survive on a wage down there in the Keys? Our family just came back from the Keys and my son is now interested in moving back. I mentioned knowledge and a skill set boats would be an advantage.

[@mrfish49el]

It always cost a lot more than you expect, always find something more that's gone bad.

[@bskipper8980]

I had the same problem on my 91 kencraft 19ft I just drained the 55gal tank under the deck and replaced it with two interchangeable 12gal tanks mounted above deck. Cost me 300$

[@1972mdc]

Most expensive boat is a free boat right?! Great review/analysis of what it takes. Prob makes sense to just assume these older ones need that unless it’s been proven to have been done (along with floors, transoms, etc)

[@4040pmora]

You are spot on with this est! Guys..buy a kayak!

[@wavehaven1]

Nice, cant wait to get a older boat... Some things been taking the fun out of fishing, especially friends who expect a perfect day out fishing and then just...going on home. Those are the ones who dont get a call back when its great out.

[@TheDoug9901]

I bought 20ft boat from BOAT ANGEL on eBay for $55.21 the gas tank does not have to be maximum gallons. Who fills their gas tank to the brim I don't, but I did end up with a longer bigger tank for peanuts. I have a SORRENTO Searay I am doing next

[@acefisheries.2013]

I have an 87 kencraft lobster boat and 87 privateer. I like the late 80 boats

[@hunterherrera7863]

What do you think my 1989 20 foot proline sportsman is worth. Original trailer in GREAT shape. 120 looper running strong and good compression 120 on all 4. All electronic work and yes she floats and runs. Take her to 9 mile all the time in at Augustine Florida

[@salteastsimon]

Love your videos.Makes my projects to seem less daunting!

[@toddlowe8536]

Here's a question for a new to me boat. How do you tell the hull integrity is still strong?

[@beagssss1]

Wow. That was eye opening. Great video. Thanks

[@tony2shoes650]

Great Video. I just ordered a new Parker!

[@cooletti]

What’s your take on a going with a cross-linked polyethylene tank and the cost instead of going with aluminum again and having poultice corrosion rear it’s head after you put that tank back in and moisture gets in between the tank and the foam?

[@jeffcarter8160]

For me I found it best to go back to aluminum.

[@BuckcreekTV]

If it is truly crosslinked you should have minimal issues with ethanol fuel. The only thing is it may not have baffles to help keep fuel from sloshing so probably best for 50 gallons or less.

[@hankschrader149]

Steve I've looked into coating my new aluminum tank with coal tar epoxy

[@rabbitgeorge1575]

Any videos on the flowrite livewell valves. Love your videos thanks

[@jonnyglez3530]

My friend with 8000$ I buy another boat 👍 OOOOO!!!!! ,I do the job with Pepito in Hialeah for less than half come on we live in Miami that price is for millionaires people.

[@dwayneroberts6616]

Oh crap I hope my fuel tank doesn't go under the CC. I thought I could get to it by just removing the seatting deck section. Also from what I can see my tank is not foamed in. It's 1996 Bayliner trophy. Did they foam in the tanks back then? If so I'm betting this fuel tank was either replaced or something was repaired requiring them to remove the foam to get the tank out.

[@Hitech82]

Aug of 2021 I just had a custom tank made for our Cierra 2355. 72gallon for $1,100 plus $300 shipping

[@BuckcreekTV]

For a 2001 21' Contender, it was $10,000 to replace the 90-gallon tank in Mississippi

[@JiggyC]

Break Out A Few Thousand! Wow!

[@BuckcreekTV]

@@JiggyC Tell me about it. We ended up selling the boat.

[@scudosmyth784]

I know nothing about boats but I am surprised they do not have easier access to components that are located under the floor.

[@robertmoody2221]

I never understood why manufacturers don’t put in screw in access over the tanks .

[@TheDoug9901]

Used fresh water tank fraction of price buy slightly smaller and save a lot

[@gschnog]

Than you. I'm working on a 1986 Whaler Outrage 18'. Any fuel tank builder recommendation in Tampa? Thanks

[@lukeprince7690]

That website yo got pretty cool I just wish you could learn an actual certified verified certificate It might be something for Yall to look into with all the distance learning that's going on now a days, Cause Lord knows I'd like to do the source stuff for a living but the local college here makes you take prerequisites I mean seriously what does Elizabeth an English 101 have to do with working on a boat but they make you take it anyway

[@johnclemente6615]

i did my 1998 dc195 mako decided to use a plastic tank sixty gals instead of 100 gal not going that far

[@Eluderatnight]

So custom Aluminum vs a roto cast Moller?

[@mycatmycat3786]

I don’t think you can charge tax on labor

[@cameljockey10]

for how young you are you know some stuff man good for you .

[@djpat5998]

They don't make things simple and easy to work on like they use to. Things aren't built to last anymore, everything is just made to take your money.

[@travelers1]

Why the hell engineers put poly tanks on vehicles but why the hell would they not want poly tanks in all boats, weight and more structure secure.

[@calypsofishing1516]

Do plastic tanks last longer

[@jeffcarter8160]

22’ Leader Cat had to cut the floor out to replace both tanks, $6300.

[@masonbrennan2653]

For me would be great I'm a fabricator welder could do it myself just pay for material

[@apackwestbound5946]

More great stuff-thanks!

[@oleogo]

Don't have this done in the keys lol 😂 no marina around here in key west will touch this for less than 9000

[@tonyv9712]

I would just repair that with some jb weld, sand and apply

[@TSemasFl]

I wouldn't put that bare aluminum tank back in that boat. Epoxy paint it then take it to the spray in bedliner guy and spray that whole tank in LineX bedliner spray. Then the only way that tank will rot is from within. It will totally be protected on the outside foreverrr.

[@joseph-mariopelerin7028]

8g for a fuel tank... thats pushing,

[@dwightvoeks9970]

Great advice.

[@Steve-gj1rc]

If you can't examine the tank and you can't hydro statically test the tank how would you know before hand the tank is bad?

[@Steve-gj1rc]

This question is for buying a used boat.

[@muddpuppy07]

Check fuel condition and smell the bilge for a fork smell.

[@goodgoyou1]

Thanks

[@johnm5714]

The cost of these repairs is pretty steep but no where near what used boats are selling for.you show examples that are down right ludicrous-and right now it’s beyond insane.30+ yr old boats heading toward $50k-when 2 yrs ago that same boat would be maybe $10k on a good day.Absolute insanity in the boat industry for the last 1.5 yrs and I feel bad for people who are falling into it.I for one-will NOT! I know what the market was and the bottom will fall out-those who paid 40-50% more than they are worth are gonna be way upside down and that’s gonna hurt…

[@TheRoguelement]

That's so crazy Florida being a right to work state and putting human beings to work for minimum wage you can almost guarantee NO MARINA is paying any mechanic his or her worth ...

[@mikesolns1364]

Since you seem to like communism move to Cuba

[@dougschemmel99]

Excellent video

[@EDnola]

Thx for sharing

[@danybrown5598]

So many inconsistency. That Boston whaler rewire is 97hour labor. Was that whaler 1000footer? People, spend that money thy want to fix your boat and put down for new one.

[@claudequeen6614]

we've got a 1990 Bayliner trophy is a 19 foot 6 inch boat and it's got a Force 125 on it and I'm just wondering is it a good vote I mean it's good and solid but I've got to get the rod out of the tilt and trim and I can't get that rod out of it that hose for tilt and trim in so how can I get it out I need I need you to let me know thank you and have a blessed day and be safe 🙏

[@claudequeen6614]

And I meant to tell you is a center console

[@bobbell5928]

@@claudequeen6614 I used a sawzall (reciprocating saw). Skinny metal cutting blade and made two cuts inside the tube. Project I never want to do again. Don't worry about scoring the part that the tube slides into. Doesn't hurt a thing

[@claudequeen6614]

Thank you and have a blessed day

[@bobbell5928]

Dang Claude I gave you instructions to remove a stuck tilt tube. Sorry. The pin at the top and the rod at the bottom both should have snap rings. Take them off one or both sides and use a punch or bolt or whatever and a sledge hammer to drive them out. This is the way

[@claudequeen6614]

I screwed the nuts off of it

[@john.johnb_online1438]

Thank you

[@apachepaul]

Thumbnail: Why does that console look like a Kenworth?😂😂😂

[@robertsrtare-yc7db]

I'm interested that sir I am from Philippines

[@vicpinto1970]

1:12 A 1989 Mako for 65K? Can I get a pound of whatever the seller is smoking?

[@richardcranium5839]

and what other cans of worms will you find as you open it up???

[@CCNorse]

Had a former friend learn that one in my shed, trying to DIY it on an 18 foot twin console. Bad tank, opened it up, bad foam, cut the bad foam out, bad stringers, while you’re in there, may as well redo the wiring and power steering lines and refresh the inboard, and if you’re doing that much mechanical work, you may as well redo all the upholstery and refinish the hull. He was diligently spending 6 hours per Saturday on it for the first 6 months or so, learning to do each thing and giving it a college try. By that point, he’d had the hull down to bare glass, he’d re-built the wood structure, reformed the hull, replaced the tank, replaced all the pumps and hoses and such, but broke off half his manifold studs in the block, and the motor was kicking his ass. He started finding excuses as to why he couldn’t be over that week to work on the boat. It’s too cold, I’ve got a family commitment, the new Zelda just came out, etc etc. I got sick of it by May and told him he had until August to get it finished or I was packing it all up in a tarp and dumping it on his lawn. I got a buddy who knew marine motors to fix his 302 for parts and beer, and bullied his wife into making him come over on week nights and he got it back on the water just in time for July 4th. It looked as good as new and performed better than it had ever performed (cutting close to 2thousand pounds of fuel and waterlogged foam out will do that). He brought me out for the inaugural ride, and we’ve barely spoken since. That was 2007? Paying to the the job would have been 12-15Gs in money he just didn’t have, but I’m sure his parts bill was at least 4, and it chewed on him for over a year, if you count it beating him up mentally in his 5 month project hiatus, never mind what it did for our respect and friendship.

[@Fireship1]

If I didn’t have skills I couldn’t afford to own a boat!

[@mattmccoy2410]

Made a brain file of this video for future reference

[@derekperkins4420]

So you just might want to buy a new boat..lol

[@tomsyversen9325]

Trashy people ruining it for everyone!

[@sebastianhead2723]

Great vid! #FREETANKREPLACEMENT.....worth a try!