SAVING A SEA RAY & Returning It Home After 17 Years! START TO FINISH

[@PHerbach]

This was a good one!! A couple years ago I wanted a faster boat but couldn’t afford it. After watching your Sleekcraft and Merc Mondays videos I bought an old boat for $1000 and fixed it up myself. I have a restoration video on my channel about it! Those videos gave me the confidence I needed to tackle that project, thanks guys!

[@ADDvanced]

Dude that is so awesome! That was literally the reason I started doing videos; to hopefully inspire others to tackle things they might not otherwise have tried. Your boat is badass btw!!!

[@PHerbach]

@@ADDvanced Mission accomplished! Thank you!!

[@lewispaine4589]

Ya gotta love a boat story with a great ending/beginning, well done.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks man! Doing another one soon. Cheers!

[@jinsvi]

Great thing you guys did.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@arievrolijk6947]

I like the way you two cooperate! 👍

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks!

[@chriswickerfishing]

Your dad is stoked!! Promise 😊

[@ADDvanced]

I think so too. Cheers!

[@pap91rt50]

Nice to watch a real family story. Your correct....when your in a boat...it's a different world. Cheers

[@mikepeace6694]

Beautiful boat

[@ADDvanced]

I didn't agree a few months ago, but now I do. It's cool! It gets so many compliments on the water!

[@jefftuckercfii]

You two were cracking me up when you were talking about greasing the shaft on the drive unit. Sarah was having a hard time keeping a straight face watching you do it. Then you had to offer the job to her, but as she said, "You're doing a great job."

[@ADDvanced]

Gotta have fun while you work :P

[@ronlamaster9301]

Like Sarah said, You did good Rob, and you too Sarah! What a way to remember your Dad.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Ron! There's one more boat left, and it's a big one.

[@gregpaterson8704]

Your videos are such an inspiration! They are what prompted me to purchase a 1989 Doral Tara to repair and gradually restore. Keep the videos coming. Great work :)

[@ADDvanced]

Greg, that means so much! Honestly I've never really taken KZbin that seriously; I'm not chasing clout or trying to be annoying and go viral, I just want to pursue whatever I'm interested in, and hopefully more people will try new things. Never stop learning bro!

[@recyclememalznz1450]

Well done. You did your dad proud.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks, I think so too. Cheers!

[@pipercolearchitects]

Came for the boat repair entertainment and loved the happy ending

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Piper! Was pretty wild how it worked out. Thanks for the comment and have a good one

[@TheChadPhillips]

Hell yeah, good to see you guys back! I know it's been a tough time, but keep your chin up. Glad to see an upload and even more stoked it was a long form video. Awesome dude!

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks, only way forward is ... forward? I'm trying to transition from how to tech videos to long format videos, as they seem to perform a million times better. And honestly it seems like the how to videos, while helpful, actually hurt the channel because most subscribers scroll past them, which means my next video is less likely to even get shown to them, and it's a viscous cycle of that. I tried focusing on marine content for a year, but it didn't really help either. It's a fickle beast.

[@jkreach7188]

Awesome you got it back I to the hands of the original family and got to finish what your dad started. No doubt he’d be proud!

[@ADDvanced]

I hope so. Thanks Jack

[@adrianh6953]

You are absolutely right, nothing feels better than when you plane off and go on that boat you been working on all winter.

[@RandomGuyDan]

I've always like these 70's and 80's Sea Rays. It's a great hull design, comfortable ride and turn really well. Great family ski boat.

[@ADDvanced]

Very high freeboard for the length of the hull! Tips over nicely when turning too!

[@harrybachmann9815]

Just came across this channel. THIS story brought me to subscribe. Had a 16' 79 Starcraft Kingfisher I sold about ten years ago. Inherited it from my dad when he passed and kept it for a few years before finally selling since I didn't use it very much so it sat on the trailer most of the time. 3 years ago I purchased a home in a lake community. Not a day goes by now when I don't miss that boat. So many great memories of fishing, crabbing, and water skiing with that boat!Thanks for your restoration efforts as well as reuniting it with its old family! Look forward to all your future projects!

[@ADDvanced]

Welcome! Sorry about your dad, but congrats on a lake house! That's the dream! Cheers!

[@TNmountainguy]

You guys are hilarious. Inspiring my bring an old boat back to life. You make it seem so doable!

[@ADDvanced]

It is doable, and fairly easy as long as the boat is solid. Also, upholstery work is $$$$, and you can DIY but most people F it up and don't include much pleating so it winds up looking all saggy and horrible.

[@TheHemiphil81]

I build boats for a living. 25 plus years. We build off shore fishing boats from 40 foot to 65 foot. I started my boat building career at sea ray knoxville plant that is now closed.

[@ADDvanced]

Nice! I worked at Merc for 8 years. Would love to find more work in the marine industry, let me know if they need designers!

[@Zozzed]

"You did good Rob" - You both get the W! All the innuendos and including the handoff reveals behind-the-scenes real life impact - not just restoration of possessions. A loving couple creating change. I'd love to be your neighbor. "Again with the noise you two? Ok, show me what will live for another generation to enjoy". On your engineering endeavors - Not everyone shows in their work that they pay attention to every detail. This makes all the difference between a success, and a huge success. You have it in you! Grand slam production!

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Zozzed! Was pretty happy in how this one came together. Right now I'm working on a classic Jaguar XJ6 with triple SUs and a manual trans swap. They were only sold here with twin carbs and automatics. First drive yesterday! And thanks for the vote of confidence; sure would be cool if I could find some work, but the market is so weird right now. I feel like it's nothing but a bunch of bots posting jobs and reviewing resumes. It's insane.

[@jordanlevitt6639]

Such a great video. Your Dad would be very proud of you Rob and Sarah!

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Jordan. I think so too. Cheers!

[@VicSwanby]

I know that new owner is going to really enjoy his Grandpa's boat. I'm sure the memories he has in it are priceless. And on top of all that I believe your dad would be very proud of you too. Keep up the good work it's been a lot of fun watching you fix these up. It's some of the best content I've had the pleasure to watch.

[@ADDvanced]

Thank you Vic, appreciate the kind words! Cheers!

[@chrisbates3422]

I have a 1979 yacht cruiser beachcomber. It has been sitting at the original owners for years. Bought it for a fishing boat and cruiser with the family. Its core memories for the kiddos. oldest is always asking to go. I sold my motorcycles to do this project because they weren't being ridden. I've not only bought a boat but now have core memories with the young ones. its incredible. They money spent on getting this thing "reliable" is so worth it. As well as selling the motorcycles. This boat is one of the best things I have ever bought for us.

[@ADDvanced]

THIS IS AWESOME! First off, I sort of hate motorcycles. I love them... but I've lost people to them, and it wasn't even their fault. I love snowmobiles which are similar, but you're not sharing the road with Karens driving 6000lb SUVS who text and drive. Good choice! And yeah, boating is god tier level fun. I've never had a truly bad day on the water, even if it's a bad day on the water. :)

[@Grantdaryn]

She's a keeper!!!!! Great job!!!!

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Grant! Cheers

[@markhayward3017]

You sir are a gent and a scholar! I feel your dad is looking at you with a smile and a tip of his hat to you. Like I mentioned before, I lost my dad roughly the same time you lost yours. Not a day goes by when I don't think about him. You've done dad proud.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Mark! Loss is hard to deal with, but I try to smile and remember I'm lucky it ever happened at all. Keep being awesome, cheers

[@Soldierboy1986]

The smirk, Sarah, I saw that when he mentioned silicones, for dryness and greasing the shaft😂

[@ADDvanced]

We try to have a good time, haha

[@OwenJohnson-q8l]

Loved then video, I would love to see you fix up that last boat in the lot. I think you would have a great time fixing that up since you had so many memories with it!

[@ADDvanced]

It's on the list, but the list is long, haha

[@marcc482]

LOL… this was a very nice little boat …. But what I really love is seeing both of you (you and your wife) working together on this project !!! Always awesome when the Mrs joins helping with the projects… IMO … !!! 🤠

[@ES-xc6fk]

Hey Rob and Sarah, Jim here from near Traverse City Michigan. I am the guy that has the Glastron Carlson Rescues that has messaged you a few times. I am sending a link of this video to my younger son who I hope will get something from the message you expressed. I hope maybe he can see my boat resues and projects might have value other than going out and buying a boat everyone else has and not something special and unique. Would love to talk to you about design customization for my 1970 Glastron V234 Caribbean to make it convertable to an open bow from cuddy similar to the layout of a Chris Craft Launch of the last 15 years. Thanks again for all the content I relate to, most of my boats have the same 350 mercruiser Alpha one as yours in the video.

[@ADDvanced]

Hey Jim! I hope your summer has been going well! Get your family out on the water as soon as you can! I'll check my email later today, and yeah, 350/Alpha is such a great combination, and so cheap to run! (other than the gas lol)

[@robm.7568]

I picked up a 1978 SeaRay 197 about 12 years ago that a 80 year old guy had donated to a charity and they then had it for sale on Ebay. I was high bidder at $2450 and never saw the boat in person, just the pictures on Ebay. Went and picked it up and this boat is probably the nicest all original 197 around. Must have always been garage kept with all original carpet and seats in excellent condition on a rust free tandem axle EZ loader trailer. It even has the camper canvas in the original plastic bags that looks like it was never used. Hard to beat the styling of those older SeaRay's. It's my thumbnail picture and can't imagine ever selling it. Great job on the restoration and giving the old girl a second life and super cool that it's back with the original family!

[@ADDvanced]

Dude that’s awesome! What engine is in yours? And what speeds are you getting? That’s a crazy deal for one in really nice shape, you def rolled the dice and won big time

[@robm.7568]

@@ADDvanced It has the 305 GM block with 898 outdrive, same as yours I believe. Top speed is right at 45 mph with 2 people and full tank of gas. It's been a great boat and super reliable. Yeah got lucky with that deal for sure. Looks like you're in Wisconsin too. Boat is stored in West Bend if you're ever in the neighborhood 🙂

So good see someone bring things back to life

[@ADDvanced]

Can confirm! Have a good one!

[@bradluecke9829]

Rob and Sarah must be totally fearless!!

[@ADDvanced]

Not so bad

[@rockdaddio69]

Dear Badger, YES! You two are Angels to the spirit of boating. Note the Sea Ray detail to teak and railings. A true deep V with no pad. Did you hear Green Bay calling? Sturgeon Bay? That hull is seaworthy. Ps: we named our 78 SR The “Penetrator”

[@ADDvanced]

Yeah, very high freeboard on this thing; the bow is higher than the 23' Sorrento from the last video. When my dad got this thing, I really didn't get it. It looked awful, and I didn't like the design as it looked like any other open bow to me. After living with it a while, it really is different; the hull as you mentioned is great for rough water, the tall yacht like bow rails, and the super classy teak armrests/rails near the stern.... plus the helm is super cool too. What a great boat. I wish the new owners many years of awesome memories.

[@burkelong4376]

You two make a great team. Thanks for the fun and educational video.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Burke! Cheers!

[@bertbaker1112]

Hello from Sydney Australia. Fantastic video. You made some VERY powerful statements about the transient nature of our time here on this planet. I am now 70 years old and a Mercury fan since 1961. Thank you for inspiring me.

[@ADDvanced]

Hey Bert! Going through all that with my dad was equal parts horrible and beautiful, in a way, and every day that was really hard, I kept telling myself, it's all temporary. All of it. I've been a fan of Merc since I was born, it's a real shame that I don't work there anymore.

[@billharmon1084]

This was such a cool video and story. Inspiring and so dang heartfelt. Good job you guys!

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Bill! Glad it inspired you; that's what it's all about, supporting each other, and sharing knowledge. Cheers man!

[@angelibarra4671]

Hey, don't sneak, we're really loved about it. It's just you and your wife spending quality time together. Good for you. Give up the good job guys god bless

[@RifeB6892]

Loving these restoration videos of your dads boats, really reminding me much of my dad. I know that feeling of accomplishment on the water and running top notch. I sent you those videos last weekend of my Glastron and inline 6, I was having that feeling! You’re right, can’t be purchased! Take care man

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks man! That thing looked like it was straight rippin! Cheers!

[@RifeB6892]

@@ADDvanced Maybe we can find a time to get on the water together before the weather turns!

[@ADDvanced]

@@RifeB6892 Yeah man, but it's looking like it'll have to be October for me. I'll try to get the CeeBee back together!

[@dkakusch]

Nice job bringing that classic back to life. My first boat was a 77 SRV195. Almost identical but had a closed bow. I restored that boat and kept it like new up until I sold it about 12 years ago. It had the 260hp 350 and would top out at 52mph on gps. . I still see it on the lake from time to time, and wish I still had it. It was a well built solid boat and felt better than any other boat I have had since then. Thanks for the memories.

[@ADDvanced]

52mph is a decent number, I think this one hit high 30s, but I didn't really wring it too too hard. Definitely needs a stainless prop, and a 4 barrel intake/carb would be a nice upgrade too. 350/Alpha is one of the best drive combos ever. Cheers man!

[@lukeanderson1330]

Amazing video! Tell your Dad's you love them folks

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Luke, it's all temporary

[@turnintires6199]

The two of you are awesome so glad to see you putting up a video, it doesn’t matter to me what you do it’s all great.

[@ADDvanced]

Thank you, appreciate the support!

[@guyc66]

Awesome job on breathing life back into that classic boat! The new owners are really lucky to get it back in their family. You have created something special for them to make memories for them to cherish for future generations. Your videos are inspirational.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks! I am so happy for them! It was awesome to be a part of this, and I hope they have a lot of summers ahead of them.

[@GrizzlyV3]

Wonderful video guys!! Really hit home for me.

[@ADDvanced]

Awesome! Be kind, spread knowledge, share happiness, what else is there?

[@scottsmith2869]

Great video! What good memories of your Dad! He is my kind of guy! You guys make the best content for your videos! By the way!!!! That is the BEST woman wearing the best teeshirt!!!! You’re so lucky to have someone in your life that shares your interests and truly enjoys being with you. I’m sure that goes for her too.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Scott! Appreciate it. Yeah, that shirt is too cool. I wish it fit me but it looked like I play for the other team. Maybe I'll make some new versions of it! I'm definitely lucky, I just wish I had more time with my dad.

[@Wayne-rd5wv]

Outstanding!!! Thx for sharing, Stay Smilin 😁✌️

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks! You too!

[@Racin_Mason]

Great video. I'm lucky to have my step father's 1977 sea ray 200 sunrunner. He passed away and I ended up getting it in a auction. I can't imaging someone else having it. I have so many memories from when I was very young. Now I'm making memories with my family. Very cool that you got it back to the original owners grandkid.

[@ADDvanced]

I felt lucky to have been a part of all this, it was so cool to see the next generation excited about boating! It's too bad current marine manufacturers are run by corporate suits chasing quarterly profits by producing extremely expensive, bloated, awful looking, slow ass boats that nobody can afford. I don't think they realize or care what long term damage they are actually doing to boating.

[@Racin_Mason]

@ADDvanced the boat appreciated what you did also!

[@frankkirby5763]

Wow! You two are amazing. Best wishes.

[@ADDvanced]

Thank you Frank!

[@glennsjobom4370]

As always I really enjoy you and your wifes renovations of boats. Big thumbs up my friend 👍😊

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Glenn! Cheers!

[@smijas]

Taking car of something that is worth taking care off. Finishing something your dada didn't get to, and honoring his work. Bringing this boat back to life and returning it to people that already had an emotional connection to it. This story has it all for me! Good job! For the new (old) owners Mellow Yellow is never again just an old boat, it will be taken care off now.

[@ADDvanced]

Definitely. Appreciate the comment, have a good one!

[@RealSuburbanCowboy]

I love this. I see so many "restoration" videos where people just throw tons of parts at something. You two actually cleaned and fixed everything. It looks like you replaced only what really needed replacing. This is what I have done for years. Really cool of you guys to do this, and record it. As for the LED trailer lights, I use those all the time, but I put beads of caulk around them so they don't fall out.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks! Good tip on the caulk, I'll make some caulk jokes next time :P

[@steveparoz2691]

Wow Great video of the perseverance of a restoration on a beautiful boat I lost my Dad last year and we fixed everything together!!! Cars ski boats bikes anything with a motor I loved the way you honoured your dad through this video Here in Australia my son and daughter use my dads tools as we fix our stuff and remember him Also I love how Sarah is 100percent in your corner I showed this to my kids and said this is what you are looking for in a life partner A best friend who encourages and loves doing life together. All the best to you both

[@ADDvanced]

Thank you Steve! It's been weird without him. I'm trying to feel lucky it ever happened rather than focusing on what I don't have anymore. It's hard. And yes, Sarah is a rockstar! Cheers

[@wolfparty4234]

I can only imagine what a little boy would write to his grandfather about this boat but I wish you could have read it to all of us. I’m sure it’s heart felt and wishing grandpa can fix the boat and offering his help so he can keep having fun on it…!❤💪🏼😃😃🙏🏻👍🏼 Yeah, can’t wait for the next episode!!

[@publicdefender77]

Nice work! Very good production Rob. Keep up the good work. I miss the Yahara chain. Wonderful to see it. I need to make it through the locks before the weather turns.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Wolf! Idk what the next video will be about, maybe the Jaguar?

[@beastyachtracer]

You two are simply the best and pour your heart and soul into these projects which is a beautiful thing. My '78 911SC is now back on the road after it's year long restoration and I know that feeling when you breathe life back into a beautiful machine. Looking forward to your future videos.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Richard! That feeling is unlike anything else, it makes you feel like you saved a life, and that anything is possible. My 911 is still down, not sure if you saw the latest short I uploaded (if you haven't check it out, it's hilarious)... it's officially been off the road 1 year, as of a couple days ago. That said, the axle gaskets are coming this week, and I hope to have the car on the road again in a few days! Can't wait! BTW cool glider and videos on your channel! I love airplanes but I'm not rich. I did take a 2 week training course and learned how to fly a 172, but not certified. Would love it get into it some day!

[@beastyachtracer]

@@ADDvanced I'm sure getting your 911 back on the road again will be an excellent moment. I love gliding as it provides a constantly changing challenge to overcome when searching for lift and is my mindfulness sanctuary place, I was lucky to grow up with aviation in my life as my late father was a 747 captain with Cathay Pacific. He was a real smooth operator in a 747 but couldn't fly a model plane to save his life!!!

[@ADDvanced]

@@beastyachtracer The coolest person I've ever met flew an amphibious plane into EAA, and he had a jetski under each wing, mounted in a half pod (the jetski hull was exposed). I guess he flew around in the Caribbean, and would anchor his plane just off shore, and use the jet ski to go into down for food and supplies. Dude was living that Talespin/Baloo life! So awesome.

[@beastyachtracer]

@@ADDvanced Sounds pretty wild and free living. I wish I had that level of freedom!!!

[@garysavich5073]

This was a wonderful, touching video. Brought me back to when I was a boy on the Susquehanna River. My dad and I used to spend Summers there on the river with our boat. I've always thought one day if I could find that boat I would love to just do something like this. I have enjoyed all of your videos I think the two of you work so well together. By far my favorite channel

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Gary! You were lucky to grow up with memories like that, some kids never even get on a boat until they're an adult.... some, never! Appreciate the kind words, it means a lot! Cheers!

[@timwoods603]

Glad I happened on your channel. Great video guys! Subscribed..

[@ADDvanced]

Welcome aboard! Be sure to check out the main page, we have a lot of stuff going on. Boat season is ending, but sled season is starting, and we are headed out west pretty shortly!

[@mxmastermitch]

These vidoes are awesome! Can't wait to clean up our '87 Rinker 206 Captiva and get it back out on the water next year, you two are a huge inspiration!

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks! Just start a list, and go slow! If you chip away at that list slowly, eventually it will be done!

[@monoskier2112]

Great job!!!!!!! That was a really good episode. The boat came out fantastic, your dad would be very proud 😎🇨🇦⚓️🛥️🚤😎

[@ADDvanced]

Thank you Monoskier, and again you have the coolest username I've seen in my comments. Last winter I decided to bolt up some 80s Fischer race skis for a few days, it was hilarious how bad they were.... unless you were going really, really fast. Cheers!

[@monoskier2112]

That’s awesome dude, I use to ski on Head racing skis size 223. Then I got the Monoski and been doing that for 21 years now. Can’t wait for winter 😎🇨🇦⛷️🎿🇨🇦

[@ADDvanced]

@@monoskier2112 Me neither! Picked up a set of Line Opus powder skis from 2013 last year, holy cow.... they are a revelation in the deep!

[@GoldenCroc]

Well done mates!

[@ADDvanced]

Thank you, appreciate the support!

[@ChrisLee-wf6ku]

Cool it went back to the original owners! Would love a breakdown of the costs and hours.

[@ADDvanced]

I have a spread sheet.... not sure how I can save it, let me see.... roughly $1300 and 80ish hours of work. I didn't count the money spent on gasoline. :P

[@retro_grade]

Wow, another great video, glad to see it's getting good views as well. As someone who get accused of putting way too much sentimental value on things that I own (one reason which causes me to accumlate stuff), I love the story telling aspect about these old boats - in the case of this one, not just that your dad had it but the memories that the the previous owner has of it as well. Super cool that you were able to save it and get it back to him. We're all just temporary stewards of the cool old stuff that's still left. It's funny with learning to appreciate things your previously thought were ugly and didn't care much for. I've turned around like that on alot of the "less flashy" old stuff I didn't pay much mind to (in my case, older Alumacrafts, Lone Stars, etc.) I started smearing silicone grease on impellers awhile back as well, seemed like a good idea. Glad to see someone else thinks so. I don't mess much with outdrives, but doing on on them (at least in this case) actually looked easier than on an outboard. Nice job again, easy video to sit down and watch all the way through 👍

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks man, appreciate it! This one turned out great, it was so wild to get that note on the van one morning. I thought it was going to be someone complaining about the boat at first. Yeah.... I mean I still don't think this type of sea ray is my style, but I definitely think the tall dead rise, and tall bow rail is pretty cool, and the teak around the stern is just so awesome. Nobody does that anymore except yachts. Aluminum boats are always pretty cool, my first boat was a 12' alumacraft with a 10 horse on the back. I beat the F out of that thing up in Minocqua. :)

[@chadburud5681]

Good job guys! And funny af with the impellor!

[@ADDvanced]

lol thanks Chad. Always try to have a good time

[@benbirkigt493]

Great video I absolutely love all your guys boating videos !

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Ben! I'll try to do a few more before winter.

[@KIWI_ADVENTURES]

What a great story and a perfect ending! Loved it and you have a new subscriber!

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks man! Crazy how it all worked out, life is pretty interesting sometimes.

[@donaldperret8428]

Sarah is a crack up.She's so funny. Twist

[@ADDvanced]

we try to have a good time

[@stevemaddox4671]

Love the boat videos keep them coming you and sarah work really good together and make good videos but......when you said grease the shaft and put the shaft in the hole she snickered because we all know that was a giggitty!!!😂😂😂 thanks again guys

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Steve! Boat videos might be coming to an end, as we only have about 2 more weeks of warm weather here, but I'll see what I can do. We will be doing more off grid videos, and car videos, and likely snowmobile videos until next season though!

[@bigr4655]

I've been boating for at least 56 years and I've had many boats but the most satisfying one I ever had was one that sat with no cover for about 8 years. It was a 21 ft rinker cuddy cabin with Mercury's four-banger in it. The guy had all the plugs wires distributor cap rotor you name it to get it running but never did it. Like you I let it sit for 2 or 3 days cuz it wouldn't turn after that I cranked it over by hand and it fired right up! Had a blast with that thing and got great mileage !

[@ADDvanced]

ha, victory! Sometimes the gamble works out.

[@wildrider55]

For me you did a noble job thanks for letting the world know that something means for somebody

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks man!

[@robm5008]

when using atf in cylinders, i've learned that putting gasoline in the cylinders and cranking it without the plugs in afterwards will help the atf cycle out, mixing with the gasoline and decreasing the amount of smoke produced, and more importantly prevent fouling the plugs over and over! awesome video man!

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Rob! Yeah, in this case I kind of wanted the ATF to get into the oil pan a bit and clean everything up for a short run. Then I changed the fluids :)

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Nicely done. I grew up boating on the Muskegon River in Michigan and later ended up with a very fast hot rod boat on Lake Michigan. I am a senior citizen living in Arizona now and really enjoy reminiscing about the old days on the water.

[@ADDvanced]

Lot of cool floats near Havasu! Check out my sleekcraft content for the fast stuff.

[@dwayneroberts6616]

😂 That was a great " it's alive" look. I so related to that I felt it😂.

[@Mags120fish1]

Another great boat project. You are right the feeling of getting an old boat running again is priceless and something that cannot be bought. I restored a 1999 boat in 2003 that had an electrical fire in the rear compartment. Lots of damage and was minus the outboard. The on-board battery charger caught on fire. When I was done and took it out for the first time it was an amazing feeling. I bought the hull for next to nothing considering it was a high end boat. I am still running that same boat today. It has been an amazing boat and the memories it has provided are amazing.

[@ADDvanced]

Can confirm! Going into a dealership and signing some paperwork does not provide the same experience, at all. And if you know everything about your vehicle... I think it makes it easier to drive, if you can visualize all the mechanical components and listen/feel a bit. Cheers!

[@GregVT]

YAY second compression test! 😃

[@dcallan812]

Nice restoration, its so true we only look after things for a while. My mum has been on her own for 20 years after dad passed and she has alzheimer's now. So enjoy it to the fullest before you know where you are its over. great video 2x👍

[@ADDvanced]

Alzheimer's is absolutely terrible, and my worst fear. I've seen people erased slowly over time and it's horrifying. I hope I go out skiing in an avalanche or at high speed in a vehicle. Thanks for the compliments and I'm sorry about your mom. I don't have any words.

[@Infovince3434]

Great video, good job!

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks man!

[@joestarships]

Bro - you are an absolute Bad ass. I grew up boating in a Hydrostream Vulture w/ a 200 merc outboard on it. My dad and all his buddies were Hydrostream junkies and would tear up and down the Mississippi River here in St. Charles, MO. Have always dreamed of finding one and restoring it to like renew my Dad's legacy in the same way you have. I don't have to skills though!!! Lol. I love what you do though!

[@ADDvanced]

Joe, I promise you do have the skills. Everyone does. You just need to go for it. You will learn as you go, and if you break down a complex task into small ones, you can accomplish anything. Actually, dude, just buy this! $3500! The hull has already been done! facebook.com/share/5eU7oRkue9tJ1XvY/

[@joestarships]

@@ADDvanced yeah hull already done ideal. Thank you m! Watching you to guys fiberglass the transom in your older video, I think the sleek craft seemed super intimidating to me. Thanks for the inspiration! Huge fan!

[@ADDvanced]

@@joestarships It is intimidating, which is why i started drinking when I knew it was bad. That job sucks. Anybody can do it, but it's a lot of dirty, itchy, nasty work.

[@markthomas2436]

Lots of good work you did!

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Mark!

[@fradoche]

You did a great job !!!!

[@ADDvanced]

Thank you!

[@kellybikeco]

pretty cool! i like the old stuff much better than the new... i picked up a very neglected 1989 Reinell 173E with great bones and a seized motor back in 2017 for $500... a month later i had her on the water and spent the next couple years cleaning and restoring her completely... she's a beauty now and we just passed the 400 hour mark (since we've had her) a few weeks ago (8/30/24)... folks just have no idea what a bit of elbow grease, know how, vision and perseverance can do for an old boat where very few dollars are spent... thanks for sharing!

[@johnhauser5939]

Wow amazing content my friend. Loved the video, it was very warming, and the boat turned out amazing I also loved seeing that other red Sea Ray from the last video sitting there. I said it before I grew up on the water and can't wait to get back into it. I am looking to pick up a project just like this and the last one just waiting on the right boat to come back on the marketplace. A nice $500 dollar gem.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks John! The red Sorrento has been a great boat, and initially we were going to sell it but now I think we are keeping it as a 'useful' boat for kids and dogs and waterskiing. If you are looking to get back into boating, def check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWSvqGl6m7R0b68 #1 thing is make sure it is solid; transom repairs are a giant can of worms.

[@kevinmccarey5015]

You are the man, Very nice project, I love the forgotten Sea Ray Models. I bright my old 1998:215 back to life Enjoy your clips , very well done and Sarah was a great help, you two are very talented in the boating world. Can’t wait until take on another Sea Ray God bless

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Kevin! We have a few boats to finish before I will get another one; a 1987 Sleekcraft SVT Tunnel hull that was built with all composites, a cheap 16' CeeBee Avenger, and an 8' 3 point hydroplane. Cheers!

[@johnswansey2066]

I love your videos, this one was well done. I'm a bit like you with many car and boat projects going. I was also an industrial designer for 20-plus years as well. A great career and good match for your skills and temperament. Cheers!

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks John! I'm overwhelmed and trying to thin down the fleet. I love ID, but man, finding a job in this economy with AI everywhere and talent acquisition not understanding the difference between industrial/product design and UX/UI design is infuriating. Product design requires production. UX/UI is not product design! gah

[@skinny1968]

Those old sea ray hulls ride very well. Great video.

[@ADDvanced]

Yes they do, big boat design and styling, small boat size

[@mustrook1]

I wish my project boat was this easy. Great video!

[@ADDvanced]

Lucked out quite a few times in this one, for sure! Some of my other boats... not so much.

[@dphotos007]

Our family had a 21 foot Sea Ray with the same interior color and exterior yellow color. The boat lasted 10 years with no issues before my dad sold it. We kept the boat up in Lake Tahoe.

[@ADDvanced]

Dang, Lake Tahoe? That area is gorgeous. Kinda jealous.

[@wakboarder1974]

Very nice! I had a yellow '72 Sea Ray in the late 90's. Reminded me of all the good times I had with my buddies skiing on the ICW in the VA Beach area.

[@ADDvanced]

Love the yellow!

[@pucky900]

wow... this is amazing. Growing up, family got a 75/76/77 SeaRay... YELLOW! Not a bow rider but loved that thing. As a little kid, spent hours making sure it was clean (My father wasn't into hard labor). Brings back many memories.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Pucky! This one turned out alright! Cheers!

[@jeremynelson8496]

Now I see how easy it is I think I'm going to hit up the marketplace for a nice little money pit that I'll buy but never finish. Thanks! Hope you are feeling better. Your vids are always awesome to watch.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Jeremy! I feel like if you start lists and break down huge accomplishments into tiny tasks, anybody can do it. Give it a shot!

[@thublit]

First time here, what a way to start:) Very nice content indeed.

[@ADDvanced]

Welcome aboard! Appreciate the comment too!

[@TropicTrdr]

I found your channel in my feed and really enjoyed it. Those Sea Rays never get old and I still like the styling. New boats aren't any better. I also forgot how beautiful Wisconsin is! As an industrial designer up there, you must pay homage to Brooks Stevens and yes, I did see that Studebaker photo bombing in your garage.

[@ADDvanced]

Glad you connected with this one. I do videos on all sorts of things, mainly as the seasons change. Wisconsin is pretty spectacular in the summer. It's the winters man... the winters with no snow, and no sun. And yeah, Brooks's studio is still around, I've been there a few times! Bonus points if you can tell me what kind of stude it is...

[@Chris-zp6eh]

😂 You two crack me up. Can’t have a new impeller install without some lube the shaft and careful insertion banter….😂 another great restoration. Genuinely enjoy your videos. I have a 92 SeaRay with 2.5l Mercury BlackMax outboard. Every piece of wood on it was rotten when I got it.

[@ADDvanced]

Gotta lube the shaft! ha 2.5 Black Max is a great motor, just a bit thirsty. What kind of speed are you getting?

[@Chris-zp6eh]

@@ADDvanced it is the 175hp model. The boat is the 19ft SkiRay edition. Motor has a High-five ski prop on it. Trimmed out on glass water , max is 47. Could be a lot faster with a race prop, but we just use it for tubing.

[@grayparatrooper]

super cool went back to the og family what are the odds

[@ADDvanced]

Right? That almost never happens....

[@mrfarmall-vk4gw]

Keep it together Sarah!!😂😂👍👍

[@ADDvanced]

haha

[@woosh073]

Absolutely love your content even though it was pretty emotional

[@ADDvanced]

Thank you. Been feeling real mortal lately.

[@nicolasleon9771]

I restored a 1979 webbcraft v8 wc -19 , seem similar, changing a lot of stuff, it s was my first restoration , very good experience ,running this boat in fresh water and in Mediterranean sea between bandol and Marseille thank for your video

[@ADDvanced]

Wow that is awesome! Cheers from around the world!

[@CharlesFlahertyB]

Great video!

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Charles! Cheers!

[@M-R-travel]

I didn't hear you mention how many hours you put into this one. You mentioned months going by and I can't imagine the you, your dad and Sarah put into this boat.

[@ADDvanced]

Too 🙃

[@RobertPirtle-q9g]

Glad to see ya buddy. Hope you’re doing ok. I’ve been camping and boating all summer.

[@ADDvanced]

I'm moving forward; I don't see an alternative! Definitely trying to figure out what I want to do with what I have left; I've spent so much time on the water I have flip flop tanlines right now haha

[@RobertPirtle-q9g]

@@ADDvanced just keep it going buddy. I know life sucks a lot of the time . I’m going through stupid 💩 now . But there just to much fun stuff to do in life before the end . By the way, that’s crazy how good that boat ran. I thought for sure when you told me about the water and I seen your spark plugs that that motor was trash. That doesn’t happen often. Well, you know. But you got a pretty good sidekick to help you out and she seems like she has a great attitude Life. That boat dock, and backyard is awesome by the way. I would love to live like that .

[@ADDvanced]

@@RobertPirtle-q9g It is crazy, I couldn't believe it. When I realized it was hydrolocked I was pretty bummed, but the fact that it wasn't seized gave me some hope. When I heard it sputter and cough, I was so surprised. I kind of figured the compression would come back since it ran better and better the more it ran, but I got lucky! That is my dad's house. I am trying to sell projects to keep it, it is my childhood home, but property taxes are insane on it.

[@RobertPirtle-q9g]

@@ADDvanced that’s cool. I sure hope you can figure out a way to keep it . And that so crazy! I’m so jealous that’s the house you grew up in dammit man. I grew up on a farm

[@publicdefender77]

Rob great video and work! This is a 2 thumbs up. I will honk next time im crusing down the Yahara.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Will! Appreciate the comment and the double thumbs up! Cheers man!

[@publicdefender77]

@ADDvanced Would be fun to do some sledding together this winter. I think it will be a good one.

[@ADDvanced]

@@publicdefender77 After the last few winters, I am thinking about selling my sleds. Watch my "end of snowmobiling" video.

[@publicdefender77]

@@ADDvanced Yea, I saw that video. It is a dying sport for all of the reasons you mentioned. I can't give it up quite yet. I think this winter will be a snowy one, but we will see.

[@outdoorsinthe608]

Great job! I have definitely seen this boat on the lake before👍👍

[@ADDvanced]

It's a sharp boat, I love the color and the yacht styling! I harvested a face cord of wood yesterday! I don't have a setup like yours, that is impressive!

[@outdoorsinthe608]

@@ADDvanced that’s awesome great weather for firewood!!

[@ADDvanced]

@@outdoorsinthe608 Another facecord yesterday :P

[@outdoorsinthe608]

@@ADDvanced I’m beginning to think I have some local competition…😂

[@JT-il3fe]

Warning ⚠️ to anyone who owns a metal funnel with a flexible spout like this one at 4:18. If the spout ever gets stuck and you try to pull it out. The funnel will separate from the spout and when it does it’s like gripping razor blades and pulling them through your hand. After 60 stitches I should know. My advice throw them in the garbage. Enjoyed the video guys!

[@ADDvanced]

You mean the spiral broke from the funnel part? What part were you holding on to?