Complete restoration of a cheap $600 boat that’s been abandoned for many years!

Bought this cheap fishing boat from copart auction with hopes of bringing it back to life! The restoration wasn’t easy but the end result was so worth it and now I can go fishing!!
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[@Ace.Fisher]

Please check out new video on the channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2fao6aVdr-qe80si=ktMQ5bsSx5YxHolZ

[@austinstephensparks]

I was looking in the comment section and in the item description or you know little box underneath the video for any links for parts you might be used on the boat but I was curious about the steering wheel could you link it or tell me where you got it from

[@b_randen2600]

Don’t let your wife watch this video, once she finds out what this man is capable of, she’s going to ask, “and what can you do?”. This guy is dangerous! 🔥

[@Ace.Fisher]

😂 Thank you 🙂🙂

[@glennhand2593]

This guy is a beast great job

[@williammcfaul2040]

I cqn hire someone else to do it or buy a better boat

[@jeffreyboucher344]

One man's trash, is another man's treasure!

[@toddfirst2322]

Nice job! Looks great. Just one suggestion. On the wind screens, sand them with 600 grit sand paper and spray them with two part clear. Will make the crazing in the plastic disappear. The black looks awesome though.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thanks for sucha great idea! Wasn’t sure how to go about restoring the shine from the outside.

[@austinstephensparks]

Gonna try this

[@tcwest83]

You definitely have something to be proud of. I hope you and your family create many memories in this boat. Tight lines

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@Grainraiser]

I had the exact same boat but mines was a single console. I blew the engine and parked at my mothers home for 6 years. When she passed we sold the house and brought the boat back to my place. While trying to determine was going to put another engine on it or not, it was stolen from my house. It was in a little better shape than yours. You did a very nice job on the restoration.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Oh wow hope you get it back one day! And thanks

[@TNAROHfan]

This is what I love to see. A boat with good bones, shouldn't be allowed to just rot away like so many of them unfortunately do. Not with the prices of boats today. I'd be proud to fish in that thing.

[@ToothpickBuilds]

This is awesome, your dedication to turning this boat into what you have is awesome, thank you for sharing.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@corkhuff8698]

Amazing job, can't believe you got it for $600

[@bobczz3919]

Yes, he was extremely lucky to find that boat for 600. I recently got the same boat for 7k

[@R-Lee-]

​@@bobczz3919yeah but the title for a video that says $600.00 sounds better and gets more clicks.

[@prestoisakilla813]

absolute steal bro ! that boat looks brand new.... the fact that you got something that floats for 600 bucks, much less something you can turn into that is awesome!

[@ractaurine]

Man I really think you did a good job way better than buying a new one prices are crazy keep up the good work 👍

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@WildcatWarrior15]

And the fish below it won't know the difference!

[@garysfishtales]

My 170tf was blk w/red stripes. Great restoration! Brings back memories.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Cool! And thank you!

[@brianwalker1933]

You've done an excellent job transforming it from a rough looking boat into an exceptionally great looking boat. Well done.

[@juancarloscorea8262]

He asked for 100 likes and got more than that. Great job!

[@cgreen1081]

Really nice work! I'd love to see a total cost break down showing everything spent on improvements and overall expense. It's beautiful and really something to be proud of out on the water.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you! Will make a video of that for sure

[@michaelmehlhoff6736]

Can’t wait to see a video of you out fishing with it! Nice build!

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you! Will be posting a new video tomorrow!

[@ronsaunders4491]

Did he repack bearings?

[@ronsaunders4491]

Nice Though

[@411sponge72]

Wow! You brought that boat back to life! It looks great man!

[@buddymcclure6170]

Nice work! I can appreciate it far more than going out and spending $100,000!!!

[@SpaceMan-lr1os]

Nice work ! It looks great. Shows how far a little determination and elbow grease can go.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@thaclevelandshow9988]

I just bought a 2000 that may cosmetically be in better condition but the previous owner gave me some of the exact stuff in the blue bottle and this has motivated me to go give it a shot. Great job with the boat, I’m sure it’s gonna be super nice when finished! 💪🏾

[@Ace.Fisher]

Awesome 👍 and thank you!

[@sherlockbonez]

The old feeling of cutting oly in the garage. Awesome vid

[@NONC_CASEY]

Nice work and great job showing your son how to get involved. Good stuff.

[@tylersturguess8644]

Hell of job looks amazing! Definitely would watch more restorations

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@markhayden3462]

You did one heck of a job on that boat. Great work...

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@mattjohnson7835]

Great job! A nice additional upgrade would have been new carpet. I had that done on my 1997 and it made a huge difference.

[@Bama2126]

Hell of job on that boat it looks really good

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@thooks1234]

Absolute great job brother ! You did a fantastic job on everything. I commend you for staying with it. I hope will enjoy it many many hours.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you! I sure will.

[@smoovefishing]

The boat turned out great! I love the wheels and fenders black! I should have painted my windshields also, I tinted them and it was a pain

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you! Yeah my plan at first was to wrap them in black vinyl until I saw a video of someone just painting them.

[@philhennessee3423]

Thanks for the video, I'm presently restoring a Ranger 320V. Basically the same steps that you've shown. Looks great, wonderful job. Looking forward to your next restoration job. Thanks again for the video. 👍🙏😎😎🌞

[@chriswaszczuk1087]

Wheel bearings! Just bought the Same boat. Only difference is mine is 115 Mercury. Same color even. Love how it fishes. Also for a short boat it rides awesome. Good luck with it man!

[@Ace.Fisher]

Congrats with a new boat! and will check bearings thanks.

[@peterplanz2310]

Awesome work!! It proves that you can do a lot with a little! I am jealous that you picked that up for $600, I can’t lie.

[@wmweekendwarrior1166]

I agree the black wheels and fenders add something. Nicely done, looking forward to future video.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you I was worried it wouldn’t look right but then I was happy I did it’

[@MrYandeltx]

Great job!!!! You should be proud of yourself, now get out there and enjoy it.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@jimmyz2098]

Wow! What an amazing job you did with that boat. Love it. I'd like to eventually get into a project like this myself, when I have more time. This was fiun to watch. More please.

[@achotrod]

Looks great! Ive had the same boat for 10yrs and it has been great. With the 90HP I get about 45MPH out of it.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you! It sure is a cool boat, love it!

[@XXSLEDGEHAMMER360XX]

Good job! Keep it up.

[@richcollier9493]

you should paint you driver side and passenger console black to really freshen up your remodel. then use a gloss clear sealer with a harder to help look in the color and protect it from the sun,. im remodeling my bass boat now and this has made a big difference..

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you for a great idea!

[@gkand2]

Very Cool! $600... good for you man! Love watching videos where a little TLC makes a huge difference. Have fun on the water!

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@cynthiasales9864]

But what about the motor

[@shawnbowling772]

Great job on this boat sir! Beautiful!

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@markspears1167]

Great job, man! Really liked the look of painting the windshields black.

[@markthomas2436]

You did a great job, man. Film a video where you took it to the lake.

[@pbkid6667]

Looking good! I look forward to a video of you fishing from it. I agree on the wasted space. My first thought was that my clumsy self would fall in it trying to set the hook.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thanks! And lol same here I’m always thinking the same! Will post a fishing video soon.

[@pbkid6667]

@@Ace.FisherAwesome! Keep on posting them, I'll keep watching!

[@michaelmaldonado5680]

Just stumbled on yr channel n seen both parts of build n u did a awesome job bro, now show us it running in the water my guy!! N b more open , loud n proud

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you! Will post a video on the water soon.

[@smarquardt10]

I can believe u found a $600 floating and running boat!!!! Wow!!! Wish i get that lucky. Looking for a different boat myself. Buy im on a budget

[@Ace.Fisher]

Keep looking! I wish you to find an amazing deal!

[@natemiller5346]

It turned out really good 👍

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@stevehenderson2571]

Hats off to you sir. WTG … and it’s too bad the industry doesn’t make affordable 15/17’ bassboats like they made in the 80’s for todays anglers. I’m old and seeing today what a 21’ loaded up boat runs ($120,000+) is tough for young anglers today. Unreal … just make sure your projects don’t require new stringers or transoms. Also boat may be cheap but the propulsion system is another subject if needs replaced. We’re awaiting another vid.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you! Yes the new boats are definitely out of reach. And thanks for the tips.

[@Roosterdoodler]

Nice! I love it😊

[@dowey88]

good job, cant wait to see your next project boat

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you! Already searching for the next one.

[@FishingWorldUkraine]

Супер получилось! It turned out great!

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@austinsmith319]

Looks great. You did an amazing job!

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@TheGBC84]

Looks awesome! Some 303 Aerospace Protectant and a cheap boars hair brush will go a long way to refreshing all of the aged plastic and rubber.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thanks for the idea!

[@larryhale2710]

I work on nitro boats and they definitely don't build them this good anymore. Bless you for reviving this beauty.

[@LUISMALAGON-p8k]

nice job on that boat 🚤

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@heli-man-]

Nice looking boat worth keeping

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@waitemc]

Great job budd

[@charlesronk2989]

That is an awesome job. I would treat the inside of the trailer frame if I were you. I posted on your other video that I got mine in 1996. What I didn't mention is that it was used and is actually a 1992 model year. This past year on the trailer, I had to cut some bad spots out and weld in new pieces. The trailer looks alright on the outside but is rusting from the inside out. I plan to do some stop rust inside the frame. Then treat it with fluid film. If you are like me and only have 500 acre lakes in your area. I agree it is the perfect size. I can be anywhere on my local lake and be home and unhooked in the garage in less than 30 minutes. The smaller size makes them easy to load and unload.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thanks for watching and thank you for the idea I will have to figure out how to treat it from the inside!

[@demons500]

The pink handled scissors are the mark of any true craftsman. Just kidding😉 Great job man. $600 boat into a thing of beauty.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you! Yeah can’t complete a project without those 😆

[@bryansims167]

Fantastic results, great job!

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@enderst81]

Wow, that turned out great!

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@nicocua-r1s]

looks very very good man great job

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@MGBarkell]

Great job! Congratulations

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@ryanvarner6520]

Looks 1000-times better!!

[@kingsalmon5905]

Looks great young man!

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you.

[@joenobles1086]

Awesome job Restoring that boat

[@paultopnotchfishing7506]

Man, that old boat came out looking sick bro! You did a Fantastic job on it, 💯 🚤🔥

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you so much!

[@St0rmrider73]

Watched part 1 yesterday and I have to say it turned out really nice, you did a great job. Also I’m usually late to the game so it was pretty cool that I got to subscribe early, I think I was somewhere around 52 or 54. Looking forward to your future videos!

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thanks for watching and thanks for subscribing I appreciate it!

[@patrickgagne8795]

Well done man

[@bobbymcdonald2531]

Great video y'all and sweet boat I just have a canoe

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@louieescobedo8511]

Wow, turned out great! 🔥

[@cody_the_bum8946]

Awesome job! Might think about adding a strip between the seat cracks to help keep water from getting into your storage

[@jakesnodgrass9345]

Nice job man!! Looks incredible 🎉

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@outdoorcrazziness1435]

Looks amazing great work

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@Wacky_fisherman]

Next time you should paint the plywood with a water proofer before you carpet it. Help keep all your hard work nice!

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@chriscurtis4218]

Not sure where you would go with the old Nitro. You did a remarkable job with common tools many of us have in our garages or shops. Excellent job!!! As to how much, I am very interested. You did do some upgrades that were outside of a restoration. But the fishing world finds some of that necessary.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you! I was building the boat for my self so yes I did do a couple upgrades that wasn’t necessary but I’m still not done with it have a couple more ideas to upgrade!

[@Cleverluckets]

Красава братан так держать😁👍👍

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thanks bro!

[@anthonysimmons8976]

dude I have this exact boat........Great to see another one like mine after all this timed. By the way it's still runs!

[@Ace.Fisher]

Cool! Is yours the same color?

[@otroflores91]

Wow you brought back that paint job back to life. Looks great on video, imagine even 10x better in person. How has the paint held up?

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you! It held up great still shines like new!

[@bassnbuckbillyb824]

Barbasol shaving cream will clean the carpet like new it’ll get all the stains out!!!I do this for a side job bro.Just fyi

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thanks for the idea!

[@jimw6991]

​@@Ace.FisherDid you try the Barbasol?

[@heatherhendercoop8643]

With the barbasol all over the boat could I then scrub it with a drill brush? Or would that be too harsh?

[@davidjackson7051]

Make sure its got a good motor and the hull don't leak n let it go fish

[@Ace.Fisher]

Had to fix the motor I have a video about it, but boat doesn’t leak 👍 thanks for watching.

[@parton45852]

Beautiful job

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@AbbyNormill]

Nice work. Well Done!

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@brandonreynolds3884]

Nice job man looks awesome

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@Hendoo1234-go]

I can’t believe you found that boat for 600$. I’m trying to find an old ranger to fix up.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Yeah I’ve been looking for many months to find this deal.

[@tafclan7441]

I have an old ranger that I just got it’s gonna need a ton of work ngl I feel kind of overwhelmed

[@hjc5458]

Next boat, remove all the hardware 1st. Along with the carpet. Before you attempt to restore the finish. It makes for an easier restoration and a much better results. I've done it that way many times.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you I’ll remove the hardware but I wasn’t planning to replace the carpet so I didn’t want to do the extra work of removing and re installing it.

[@bradsmith5998]

Nice job

[@travis8592]

Really nice job.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@ronaldhaley9612]

This is awesome! Great job! I love watching your video, and I will want to see you make a video with you and your boat riding and fishing 🎣 on the lake soon. Please let me know how much you spent total to restore your boat, and I love the steering wheel. I'm having my Old Javelin 396 model with Johnson 200 hp 2 stroke outboard motor being restored by someone else, and now I want to replace my steering wheel just like the one you brought for $20.

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you! Currently working on a new video of the boat. And the steering wheel I bought on eBay.

[@codeblackwidow]

If I could, I'd reccoment getting a Minnkota powerdrive v2 with co-pilot or i pilot to get the foot pedestal off the bow, being that it's a smaller deck just to give you more room and comfortability

[@Ace.Fisher]

That’s actually the exact motor I just got for it but that will be for a future video.

[@faronmastin8683]

Awesome job

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@baldbassfishing5963]

Looks cool bro. I wanna know more about how the motor runs in the water

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thanks! Will be taking it to the lake tomorrow will film a video!

[@dalebechtel8904]

You should be proud. Nice job

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@mattbywater7347]

FYI they make really good gel coat restorer and polish Mcguire 's. You must wet sand gel coat first. It gives direction. Good work !!

[@SkillinTime]

Excellent restore man looks 👍

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@2Jwain]

Great job!

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@c.shoefish]

Great transformation!

[@defomatt2684]

You did great. Nice job. I’d actually add another seat in between. There still would be room to step up on the back deck. Well done.

[@mikebham4638]

Great job man looks really nice did you have to do any work on the motor 600 bucks is a steal if the motor runs

[@Ace.Fisher]

Yes the motor took the longest lol, I have a video of that on my Chanel.

[@alecking6651]

Awesome videos!

[@Ace.Fisher]

Thank you!

[@DavidScobie]

Good to see your little man paying his way washing the boat down. Paying his keep for future fishing tackle losses hahaha

[@stevencoenen9126]

NEW BEARING ON THE TRAILER ? CHECKED THEM BEFORE ON THE NEW TIRES?😮