DIY boat refurbishment - Episode #1

This little hull needed an overhaul and I wanted a new estuary boat to complement our fleet, so we got cracking on the refurbishment from hell. ↓↓MORE INFO BELOW↓↓
Time-consuming and a tricky process at times but it can be done. We are not professionals but have the drive to have a crack.
Episode #1 of three, stay tuned to see how we went with the whole re-build just in time for the Flathead Classic fishing competition.
Read all about this part of the refurb in the digital magazine Australian Boating Magazine. Issue #262 www.australianboatmags.com.au/...
Many thanks to all those who helped us out during the re-build, from supplies to information we were not shy of suggestions.
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[@choimdachoim9491]

This is the best kind of video...extremely informative and not wasting my time by trying to be entertaining. I just removed the transom from our 23 foot cuddy and this video gives me confidence and eager anticipation going forward with my first use of fiberglass.

[@devinharp636]

I realize this was a while back.. however, the way you have shown and discussed your process, is truly appreciated. I have been absorbing as much as I can from multiple amounts of shows, concerning exactly what you are doing!! What a great surprise to see that what you have done is what I soon hope to be doing. Thanks sooooo much. From Oklahoma USA ❤️

[@alistairgriffiths772]

Yooooooo!!!!! That little tip about drilling the drainage/bung/scupper holes bigger so that your drilling though resin to stop future water ingress is legit the best thing I've heard in a long time for transom rebuilds!! 🤙🏻

[@magnoliascreens7469]

When y'all cut out the 'rest of the interior', I knew you two humans were super human. Remarkable attention to detail! Thanks for sharing and showing how you did it!!!

[@timfields6130]

Perfect timing to see this video... I was just given a 16' 6" (5.0292 meter) 1970 Glastron boat w/60hp Evenrude motor.

[@livingwiththemaias]

Great work guys! very well done !!! We are on the end of refurbishing our 37ft catamaran and we know its loads of work! , you guys did a awesome job!

[@charleswaters455]

Thank you for the videos. I'm getting ready to rip the floor out of an 18 hull that I purchased cheap and am watching lots of videos on the subject. You're detailed descriptions of process as well as components and rationale for choosing your particular methods was very helpful. I hope you're enjoying your boat. Liked.

[@TravisInCanada1]

Wow that is a lot of work! WELL DONE! Looking forward to part 2

[@joemaxie9363]

Thank you guys. I was going to do my 18ft bonito center console and had no idea where to start. Thanks alot for your videos. They were VERY useful. Basically a walkthrough

[@albeeny]

that was awesome! you make it look so easy. boating + fishing + home DIY + Brooke = killer entertainment.

[@fishingologist5074]

Thanks for sharing! Awesome video. This video motivates me to work on my project boats.

[@mellemauotord725]

Thanks for the tips! I’m about to start rebuilding an old fiberglass boat. My first time so will be referencing your channel. 👍

[@jeffyork9389]

Absolutely fantastic video. Having custom built composite airplanes, I was very impressed with the detail and great videos as well as narration. Even with my vast experience, I didnt have the confidence or knowledge to tackle a boat. Now I do. I am now a big fan of Hooked on Brooke. You and your husband are over the top great

[@matthewlee5540]

looking good. Can't wait for part 2 👍

[@troyball4620]

Good job so far guys, can't wait to see the finished product.

[@baylonaj]

I was itchy just watching. You're a trooper! That's nasty, hard work. Can't wait to see it finished.

[@TheWazza1975]

Looking good Brooke it's a lot of work rebuilding a boat the end product looks awesome.

[@neatnancy8824]

I love the detailed video and commentary... can't wait for the second episode

[@TriCSyndicate]

Really looking forward to the next episode(s).

[@davidbirmingham6462]

Looks like Dennis knows what he is doing , labor of love , Thanks for sharing ,.

[@megamattoutdoors7648]

I just got done with a complete rebuild of my 17 ft. Starcraft. Not easy but worth every bit. My side business of pest control paid for all of it. I love how you show how important the use of proper safety equipment. Great video

[@birdybro9403]

Brilliant job so far guys.It looks like a bloody lot of hard work.

[@Allthewayfromtherez]

I'm a commercial fiberglasser and this is beefy. Watched without sound and it was still satisfying. Super clean build my guy

[@HookedOnBrooke]

Thank you very much. Xx

[@timwolf4443]

Really impressive work and dedication.

[@colinphilpott3700]

Amazing work breathing life into that boat again. It deserves to be afloat for many years more after the work ye have put into it. Well done both of ye.

[@dzidzabidza789]

Girl,you are great.Bravo!

[@dionfreeo7259]

Probably one of the best informative videos I have ever watched and being able to follow the whole thing

[@brentondavie3791]

Mint video. Your narrative skills are amazing.

[@HookedOnBrooke]

😂 they are getting better but thank you.

[@BigMkombe]

Amazing work, you guys are pro. wish I saw this before learning on the job with my old Haines.

[@pitatidmarsh286]

great job brook seen some of the adventures you guys have been on in this boat and it's done great

[@AussieDazza]

Looks great, well done guys.

[@TheKimmer1969]

Speak in post-production is always a good thing, makes it alot easier to work with.... Well done, guys....!

[@bastardmakrele9229]

I am deeply impressed about your work

[@cornflake73]

You took on quite the challenge with that water logged hull. But, you are doing a great job so far in refitting it. Looks fantastic so far.

[@oldmatescano7370]

Awesome video upload Brooke. One hell of a project you have taken on there, let’s just hope it pays off being one giant fish magnet of a boat.

[@MavrikUSMC]

I was losing all faith in the boat I picked up for a project. This is the most detailed video I was able to find with a boat in similar condition! Thanks for posting! Cheers!

[@donovanboyda6141]

MavrikUSMC It definitely is one of the better quality videos for stringers. Do you know what fiberglass resin you plan on using?

[@bzidro]

I have seen This Video since it was Brand New so many times, and dreamed so much about having one of my own.... Now that I finally have one TO REBUILD... I'm again watching this with All Passion ! Thank You so much !

[@bzidro]

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[@B.r.i.a.n.1]

Wow, ambitious. Great work

[@tedsouers3383]

Great video! Transom looks great!

[@charliemore2726]

Great work guys!!!keep making this videos

[@captainantiguanick]

inspiring stuff! thank you!!

[@jappecoco]

Great job, thx for sharing

[@guy858]

wow.. a LOT of work as I have done this before.. a boat I got ( mainly for the outboard that was on it ) was just like this.. my transom was ok, but the floor and stringers were all rotten after I cut out the floor for soft spots... made a center board, new stringers on the bottom of the hull, made bulkheads, drilled large holes through all of them, and then used expandable foam to make the thing a flotation hull... a LOT of work.. turned out nice.. most trouble was calculating exactly how much expandable foam mixture to pour in each section !!! as the hull changed volume front to back it was interesting when we got a bit too much in the rear section and a bunch of us had to get in and stand on the floor to keep it from lifting !!! oh yeah, we had holes drilled in each section / compartment of the newly layed top floor... then I glassed everything up after that... turned out great but man, what a lot of work.... its been soo many years ago I'm thinking that I used some talc and resin to make up my paste for all the joints and I set my stringer in it too to glue them in place before I glassed them in.... you guy's did a nice job on the boat...

[@johnnorton5583]

great job...nice teamwork

[@psychocichlids7514]

So..... the amateur way of re doing a boat.... is to build a boat basically. Haha wow amazing job. I just got a 1977 stern drive 17 foot silver line Nantucket for free and it has a badly water logged subfloor. You two are a great help.

[@deniscepli1665]

Cant wait for the next project

[@223bolty]

Awesome job

[@mattfishing1571]

Good video brook looks wicked

[@namrednop]

It's always FUN-IN-THE-SUN tearing stuff apart! But then that's when you find stuff that you didn't know you'd find = Mo-Money!

[@davidgale8333]

Nice job guys

[@LunaRendezvous]

Oh the memories of summer time in the boat shed grinding the dags off the end-grain balsa deck laminate, in nothing more than a singlet and shorts.... nightmares more like it ! I'll stick to ally and wood thank you ;)

[@FBI-yd6co]

Dang this video was good, good job guys that looked like fun!

[@neleabels]

Cool and interesting video. Thanks!

[@turner593]

good job you guys !

[@sulhturgaykaraaslan]

Good work 👍

[@2000willsome]

I love what you did with the bung holes - very clever.

[@CJfishing2024]

When I redid my transom on my 85 Aquasport, I used 1708 bi axle and Raka epoxy ,I made a full transom with an armstrong outboard bracket.

[@michaelmixon2479]

Super job!!!

[@meco72104]

Awesome job.

[@jimromero1384]

that was awesome!

[@zacksrandomvlogs]

Yep I'm itchy now lol, nice video!!

[@markjohn6829]

hey there I have the same sorts of hull design with a 3/4 cabin and a 50 hp mercury, she is awesome to start my trimaran design out on.... thanks for the entertaining tips n tricks. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Deoniss100]

excellent work

[@kevinbarletta7741]

Great job I cut the string out of my fishing boat two years ago but never finished I was stuck on what I should use to replace the string With.you have inspired me To re-boot up my project 👍 Thanks

[@HookedOnBrooke]

Go for it mate. You'll feel so rewarded when it's done.

[@mikeconnelly7032]

Stubbled into this video... I have NO desire to buy or repair a boat in the future. I’m a car restoration guy. I will say you guys did a great job with this project!!

[@donalquirke6682]

Cracking video thanks for this 👍

[@BigSaltwaterFishing]

New one on the block here starting my refurbish center console will be first for my channel love the content on yours

[@johnhanselman6371]

I suspect these people have installed fiberglass many times before. I have heard of attempts by DIY people that failed and they resulted to paying a professional. These people are pros and make it look easy.

[@greavous93]

18' Bayhawk for me. Like you I erased the interior and built what I wanted. I filled between the hull, floor and stringers with expanding polyurethane foam which made the boat incredibly stiff. I havent thought of cabosil in years. Looking great, I havent watch the rest yet so I dont know how it turned out until I get there.

[@officialWWM]

I have the same boat but with a cabin :) it goes great with a 115 Suzuki on it :) I just bought a bigger 20 footer of unknown origin as a project boat :)

[@mauriziiger3996]

bravissimi,davvero un gran bel lavoro

[@MichiganWildcat]

This is awesome to watch! Thank you for inviting us!

[@rickfaucher7832]

I love how the title is aumuture boat rebuilding

[@romandybala]

Great filming and editing

[@mountainconstructions]

Im impressed

[@djplayerproductions]

Great Video Salute to you.

[@Tomasienfrance]

Nice job

[@outdoors5352]

All you need is the tools, knowledge, skills, space and 3 months spare time 😅 Haha perfect little estuary/lake boat though.

[@officialWWM]

OutdoorEd and money. A lot of money!

[@gavinrichards4086]

When is episode 2 coming up? Keen to watch it. Thanks.

[@VintageJunker]

It doesn't look too amateur to me. Looks like a Pro Job! Woo Hoo!

[@jeffjerrysabijon9101]

Very nice Boat I wish some day Have my own boat. ♥️♥️

[@Rokynutz]

Relationship goals! Lol that’s was amazing to watch. Although I was itching just watching this.

[@Vic-fh9nl]

Sweet!

[@jnewts1]

Great vid guys ! Fantastic workmanship and attention to detail ! Just wondering which brand of disposable coveralls you used and if you recommend them ?

[@djhinormas959]

nice one guys :)

[@slevin421]

when you have that type of lady, you really hit the jackpot. great video and project, thumbs up.

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

Got my 1963 14 'er worthy to be on the water. i know your excitement

[@MarsellusWallace2024]

Love y’all some chop! Wouldn’t have hurt to throw in a layer of woven roving on the transom.

[@ShesTheSkipper]

We just did a total overhaul and posted our Project Boat video. I do not know how we did it as these jobs are so much work. The only thing that I think got me through was knowing she would be ready to sail around the world when we were done!

[@Freplantscare]

Good vid

[@Strangernightg]

You guy's have done a wonderful job it came out beautiful and amazing to see what you have done , from junk to a $17 or $18.0000 thousand dollar boat ! Congratulations and I wish you all the miles that motor can go !! One in a million you are !!

[@swamppifi6186]

great video series..I have a question . the new keel you put in, is it one piece of marine ply, or did you join it, and if so, what method did you use to join it. I have a stiletto speed boat that I am planning to restore, transom stringers and floor needs doing, the hard work is mostly done, previous owner removed the floor , but the keel and stringers are shot..you know you have bad stringers when some one bolts support pieces ether side of them. love the series.. thank you for sharing

[@philgallier2690]

superbe travail bravo

[@zaclarkins9016]

Awesome Videos, where did you get glass roles and resin? How much was total cost?

[@JohnPatersonAu]

11:08 Angle grinder and safety sandals 👍😁

[@sazaliadambahar3584]

Good 👍

[@fishingbrad7290]

Epic

[@swatson0061]

Pretty Damn good for amateurs. Awesome work.

[@WoWroguefath]

only channel ive seen do a transom half way right. 9/10 times they cut the whole transom off?? good job

[@MrAstarothien]

One thing for others that wanna do this kind of work. Allways tear the glassfiber and dont leave the sharp edges from sisssors. This will bind better to the hull and no delaminate quicly. Allso allways step it outwards like 5-10cm at a time to strenghten the grip between the hull and the new glass.