Fixing A Boat With A 454 Big Block Engine

One of the coolest repair jobs I've ever done. Epic even? That word is often overused, but I think it qualifies in this case.
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[@EricMosegard]

You should get an award for that bolt removal

[@evanpenny348]

Yep. You are the luckiest bastard unhung. Well done.

[@refixed]

I cheered

[@Richard.blackburn]

GOAT fixes BOAT 🐐

[@jamiethacker675]

The bolt coming out was the reward! LOL

[@LeeRodrigue]

@46:00 - I cheered out loud, then had to explain to my wife why I was yelping at 10 PM at night.

[@jansmit4628]

New bolds, Starter, Coil, Distributor, sensor coil, working hours. You already know: BOAT = Bust Out Another Thousand. Your brother should give you a lifetime of free boat usage.

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

I agree....

[@sectokia1909]

There was probably nothing wrong with the starter or coil, it was just the bad ground. Good lesson to learn!

[@pdnetzer9561]

Boat: a hole in the water you pour money into.

[@pdnetzer9561]

Boat: A hole in the water you pour money in to.

[@rocksfire4390]

@@sectokia1909 there was something wrong with both of those things, the new ones work WAY better then the ones that were on it. while it wasn't strictly needed, it certainly will prevent issues later on related to those things.

[@dadgarage7966]

A 454-powered pleasure craft rumbling around a small pond is oddly satisfying.

[@jontisdall6248]

Small pond ? In the UK that'd be regarded as a lake, most likely with a bunch of people sailing dinghies and canoeing on it. Guess they aren't kidding when people say everything in the US of A is just bigger. Great video. Got my sub.

[@cactuskiwi4218]

One of the top 3 most satisfying engine starts in KZbin history

[@gaveintothedarkness]

An almost 2 hour long video from FarmCraft?! This is going to be a good weekend!

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

You mean long weekend 😂😂

[@gaveintothedarkness]

@@bombardier3qtrlbpsi You have a long weekend where you are? Lucky!

[@dannieholland9926]

You are a glutton for punishment

[@tuju-]

Multiply that with views, multiply that with manhour price. That boat is getting expensive.

[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

I agree but I usually stick to videos 45 minutes or less because most of us have a life also....... I'm gonna pass this one up and look for something shorter. Hate getting half way through and leaving. Must leave early........

[@tweaker1968]

"I'm gonna need a bigger bar" - That deserves to be on a Farm Craft 101 T-shirt.... Keep up the good work John.... Always entertaining and educational...

[@jaywilkinson5203]

I agree that would be a great quote on the next t-shirt design

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

I agree entirely.....

[@joshuaharlow4241]

"That ain't going anywhere... I need a bigger bar"

[@sverkermansson1744]

😂

[@gregorypargee8180]

M lokkollllkoooooooooiiiuuiiiiiuuuuiiiiiuuiuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii(@@jaywilkinson5203

[@ukbeeps]

That engine came back from almost death, the rebar wrench award definitely earned that one.

[@micheledykeman4255]

Great job! You showed so much patience and tenacity. Your brother owes you big time. It was really enjoyable going along on this journey with you. Gave me a good chance to test my engine knowledge and troubleshooting ability with you doing the actual work. And I wasn’t the one hitting my head over and over and removing and replacing that starter over and over. Well done!

[@brian_2040]

Who else loves this channel as much as I do?? This is by far one of the best channels on KZbin! The whole farm setting makes me feel like it's me working on my equipment. He doesn't have any crazy tools that most people wouldn't own, hands down one of the best channels on this platform. Oh and Mr Jon, that plate in the distributor is more than likely a tachometer. Like a wheel speed sensor or camshaft sensor in the newer engines?

[@robertmills3554]

That plate breaks and opens the coil spark signal. It is called a Hall effect sensor. It takes the place of ignition points that were on older engines.

[@mikezeestraten7000]

Yep, Jon is up there with Watch Wes Work, South Main Auto, Ants Pants ect.

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

I ❤ it to mate he's a wonderful guy, with better skills he gives himself credit for.

[@diggiz22]

Yup. Love this channel

[@northwestcountrytractor2497]

I hope KZbin is paying you well. These are top notch videos. Good job.

[@jakem5339]

Great job! I am a Mercury certified tech. I’ll be honest, it was frustrating to watch some things, but super gratifying to see you succeed! A couple tips; -Put a timing light on the plug wires and leave it on there the whole time you’re diagnosing. -you can use a battery load tester through the engine and your battery to test you positive and negative cables. -pumping the control handle in throttle only position will activate the accelerator pump within the carb and shoot streams of fuel into the intake. I.E. - pump the handle 3-4 times, crank the engine for 3-5 seconds and repeat. All carb sterndrives have an accelerator pump. - trim the gear case down while running to straighten the u-joints in the transom assy. Due to how the boat is made, let’s talk about that piece you kept hitting your head on… That piece appears to end right over the top of the carb, so when it rains, water will run right off of that and on top of the carb, bad boat design…thanks engineers. Now to combat this issue, there is suppose to be a metal washer with a rubber seal on top of the motor cover that has all of the motor info on it. That washer usually disappears or erodes. Take the boat to the lake and put a load on it, then compression test again. And yes, we would have said it needs an engine, due to shop warranty issues, or a disclaimer would have to be signed.

[@seanbhaney]

^^^^This!!!! I cringed when I saw the condition of that carb and starter, and thank gawd you have the wherewithall to deal with those! I can think of a billion other things your brother needs to address on that boat! We have had quite a few RV Toyhaulers, and just like a boat (we've called them Land Yachts), they're nothing but a big hole in the middle of the RV park (desert in our case in SoCal) that you throw a whole bunch of money into. 🙂Oh...and like a good brother that you are, I'm sure you detailed his boat for him before he picked it up (boy, it needs some TLC!!!). 🙂

[@marlinyohn8982]

When I saw how long this video was, I figured that I would watch it in bits and pieces. Once I started watching, I couldn’t quit watching until the end. Great video Jon. I assure you that I would have taken that boat to the lake, remove the drain plugs and watched it slowly sink to the bottom.

[@kaseymccleary946]

very few people are going to truly appreciate what you went through and accomplished here, well done.

[@ryanbeshears931]

Gotta say, one of the best things I’ve seen on this channel so far is the drill as a hammer on a 2 foot bar

[@FarmCraft101]

It's a hammer drill! ;-)

[@tirbomax]

@@FarmCraft101 LOL

[@JonBaldry]

@@FarmCraft101 Came here looking for that exact comment. Not disappointed 😀

[@quantumss]

@@FarmCraft101 Make sure you use it as a drill first, then as a hammer. Works better that way.

[@paulsvensson5247]

John you are a mechanical wisard with an unbelievable patience 👍👍👍

[@BeatenRustBuckets]

Been doing that for a living for a while (40 years) and personally shoot the two bolts at the back of the engine, the two or three for the engine mount, remove the exhaust rubbers and unplug the electrical then pull the darn thing. Oh and your starter is MISSING the support bracket that goes from the end of the starter where the solenoid wires hook to the block that keeps the starter from twisting and breaking the bolt. Be glad it had the small starter on it and not the big one we used to run ( twice the weight and size. Well done for going in blind John.

[@danjones4748]

I second that. And, as a kid who grew up on a car lot, there used to be instructions in the box with a new starter explaining some voodoo magic to figure out which, if any, shims were required. But that was the late 60's when they started making everything easier for them and harder for us.

[@BCDanno63]

Someones brother owes someone a case of something flavorful and flammable,, I took one look at that rust and said no way … That things just going to grind it’s own heart out…. I’m blown away!!!

[@michaelmolter8828]

The moment the starter bolt started to come out was so sacred, John instinctively wispered.

[@Giant97]

I think you got a world record for pulling out that broken bolt. No one on planet earth has been that lucky. NO ONE.

[@MakersAcres]

Seeing that bolt unscrew I thought “It’s a Christmas miracle!”

[@jaskajokunen2586]

Tear jerker is what that was. Holy shit.

[@stephenmeeks684]

Oh my, You are a brother who deserves an endurance medal!

[@CarmenBorruso]

You need to trim that outdrive down when you're running it your Wipeout the U-joints on the drive shaft the cost of velocity joint in the outdrive

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

😊

[@Richard.blackburn]

What an amazing save. As soon as I saw those crusty cylinders I thought there is no way that'll run. Simply amazing work. You have so much patience and perseverance to fix stuff and film it at the save time. Farmcraft 101 is the best! 💪🏻👨🏻‍🌾✌🏻

[@philipmoores5202]

I take my hat off to you sir. When I saw the state of the cylinders and the fact the engine was locked up, I thought it was for the scrap heap. But no, you persisted and it ended up running like a sewing machine. Brilliant.

[@rpetty]

Your pain and frustration is our entertainment. The carb did have rust, so makes sense there was water there. Seriously, your troubleshooting is without equal. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Spitter-ud8jd]

I didn't know that Bosch made hammers.🍻

[@kevinmills5293]

It’s a hammer drill.

[@JC-sc4il]

Good morning, John. I rarely post comments... but this time I have to. I would like to congratulate you for your perseverance, your patience and your know-how. It's impressive ! 👍 I watched this video and didn't see the time passing... Without forgetting the quality of your videos! THANK YOU for all of this. Best regards from the south of France. Jean Claude

[@jamesnelson6565]

dude!!!!! BROTHER OF THE YEAR, that was insane .i knew when i saw the cylinders that you were in for some hEl1 ,I didn't see the broken starter bolt coming, however I knew you would have to clean the carburetor and everything else including fuel filters and drain old gas etcetera ...You truly are brother of the year. And the Patience of a saint. And I'm not even done watching it om my tv .i had to get on my computer and write you. god bless brother

[@willscottrell6919]

That bolt removal is darn near a miracle.

[@Spitter-ud8jd]

A boat is a hole in the water that you pour money into. The only day that's better than the the day you buy it is the day you sell it.🍻

[@TKing2724]

If you said "boat stands for bust out another thousand" you would have named the boat cliche trifecta.

[@ZanDeeMan]

BOAT stands for Bust Out Another Thousand

[@glenpaul3606]

That is usually true, but I had a 1990 Hydrasport 2000DC...and it was the most awesome boat I'd ever ran. It was a sad day to see it go.

[@rickdiego5]

I bought a 1950 Bayliner cutty in 1986 brand new with a 305 Chevy and Volvo outdrive. I was out almost every weekend in the spring and summer and fall in mission Bay and San Diego Bay for 6 years. It did around 52 mph and I had it open all the time I was out unless I was in a five mile an hour zone. I used to take it out in the ocean and fly across the waves. The boat took a beating but I took really good care of it and when I got it home on the trailer I flushed the engine with fresh water and hosed the boat down and squeegeed it. I never had to do anything to it because I took care of it. I can't say what happened to John's brothers motor but the crud in the carburetor? The water and the intake? Hard to understand that unless the boat sunk and was pulled up out of the water and it was given some really dirty fuel. Anyway, if you get an old boat it's like an old car only worse You're going to have to put a lot of money into it. And if you don't take care of it no matter what it is it will fail.

[@atienne_navarre]

BOAT = BREAK OUT ANOTHER THOUSAND. Believe me I know...lol

[@eCitizen1]

An old mechanic told me this trick. A teaspoon of powdered laundry soap will clean up the cylinder pretty well. The best part of your video was the 10 minute joyride!

[@psi23k]

One of the first videos of yours that I watched was the fixing of the little Johnson outboard. Been hooked ever since. You know plenty.

[@protonhead1]

Your content is the best on the internet. The step by step troubleshooting and great camera work is second to none. And no matter how perplexing, you never give up. You have my respect.

[@timrobinson9978]

I second this. Jon you have way more perseverance an patience that me dude! Thanks for giving us the satisfaction of a victory you earned.

[@JonPMeyer]

I have two brothers, and three sisters. If you add up all the love that I have for all of them, it wouldn't be enough to warrant the amount of effort that you put into that engine! Truly impressive.

[@qualitydirtmoving]

I think he's charging him

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@TheGrimReaper1]

@@qualitydirtmoving yes, a pint of beer and some fish and chips at a posh restaurant.😊

[@Rorschach1024]

To be fair, he is getting quality you-tube content, so....

[@mdorf61]

Now you get to do the bellows & the water pump impellar in the lower unit. I have 15 years experience. I love that you got the broken bolt out. AWESOME 🎉

[@chickenhawk212]

That starter bolt coming out is proof that the boat gods love you

[@Name-vu1kn]

Fun fact, That is not an air filter as there is little to no particulates on the water they are not necessary. It is a flame arrester in case of a backfire. It prevents the ignition of gas vapors in the engine compartment, keeping the back of the boat from departing without warning.

[@BoilermanMsla]

Unscheduled Dis-Assembly

[@systemsrenegade9888]

just for warming the boat in winter.

[@jackmanatee3162]

I've had three boats, One outboard, one I/O and one inboard. Watching you struggle with limited access brought back some serious PTSD. 😱

[@geohazelman7039]

Jon, you have some of the best viewers/subscribers in the comments. I like seeing how many people out there know their stuff and are always happy to spread their knowledge.

[@jukeman57]

You can say you’re lucky but persistence pays big dividends sometimes. I like your willingness not to give up.

[@brandon2076]

Definitely change the oil asap! it's safe to assume that that if there was water in the cylinders, that some made it past the rings and is sitting in the bottom end, and after running i'm sure a lot of that junk made it down there too. Good save!!!

[@fritzkabeano1969]

Speaking of changing the oil.....you might want to check the outdrive oil and tell your brother he can crack it open and replace the brittle plastic water impeller before that takes a shit......

[@stumpingrimy1686]

whats the procedure for changing the oil? there a drain on the outside?

[@rjhyou2821]

@@stumpingrimy1686 My boat has a hose connected to the bottom of the engine. I can pull the hose through the drain plug of the boat and drain it easy peasy.

[@DB-yj3qc]

​@@stumpingrimy1686 Some you vacuum pump the oil out. It's great if it has the drain hose setup like other posted.

[@WonkyStud]

the fact that you even consider if it's "worthy" makes you one of my top 3 yt'ers; quality is what we always get, and still uploading weekly; thanks for that man!

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

Yep it's always a humerous trip watching Jon's videos......

[@elcamionero2994]

Duuuuuuude!!! The starter bolt removal… I would’ve lit that boat on fire right then!🤣🤣🤣 This is one of the most painful videos EVER! You, my friend, have the patience of a saint. Hats off to you…

[@crubenbauer1]

For most of the video, I kept thinking, Welcome to my World. Then SUCCESS!! Congratulations!!

[@JCWren]

Nice save! FWIW, the "air filter" is actually a spark arrestor. That's also why there are marine rated alternators. They typically have a fine mesh screen over all the openings so that should there be any spark, it can't ignite any fuel/air mixture that might be in the bilge. That's why you run the bilge blower for 5 minutes before starting the engine. Boats going boom is a Bad Thing(tm). Lived on a houseboat for 10 years. Had two 350ci Mercruiser engines and outdrives, and a 10KW Onan generator. BOAT == Break Out Another Thousand.

[@jeffh4505]

Yup. Boats don't need air filters, just like snowblowers. They run in a relatively clean environment, so no dirt and dust to keep out.

[@JCWren]

@@jeffh4505 Fortunately, pollen isn't very abrasive and burns fairly well in the presence of gasoline.

[@anzakaleem7932]

How did you comment two days ago when it was uploaded 2 hours ago? 😮

[@JCWren]

@@anzakaleem7932 Patreon members get videos 2 to 3 days early.

[@jeffh4505]

@@anzakaleem7932 I'm betting it's a paetreon pre-released video. Or @JCWren is magic.

[@Mr.frag-out]

Man, I'm so glad you put that thing in the pond. I was so hoping you would. Made it all worth it. Great job. I thought you were screwed on that starter bolt.

[@gonuts1]

Persistence Always Pays Off. That is definitely one of your best videos. The ending was bad ass.

[@SDSBBQs]

Dude the smile I had when you ACTUALLY put it in your pond! Fantastic job 👏

[@1TEDSong]

Sorry dude, but the compressor "heart attack" was funny as hell. I know how it goes with that first hand. I love how you keep a video this length entertaining AND educational. Thanks for ALL the work you do. Watched all the way through.

[@HBSuccess]

Amazing. Looking at the rusty cylinders and valves I didn’t give that 454 hope to be anything other than a boat anchor. You know the best two days of a boat owner’s life… the day they get it… and the day they get rid of it 😂😂.

[@stevenhallsworth5839]

Well done you deserve a medal. Outstanding spannering. You put the proper name on that boat.

[@Connor-wv6ln]

I love the whispered “it’s actually working” when getting the stud out. Because god forbid that bolt hears you, it’ll break the easy out

[@ricklarouche4105]

“Don’t give up” will be your legacy John.. A very good one in these “throw away” days of our society.. Love your videos, and your attitude toward things! 🎉

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

Me too.......

[@MikeZMonroe]

- You deserve to have a nice long ride on your pond. Tie down steering wheel tight left, idle a bit high, open up a six pack. - Hope your brother gives Whack A Mole a very good detailed cleaning and polishing. That’s a beautiful boat.

[@chrislizon7483]

By the way, that RUN OFF switch on the throttle assembly is actually meant for a dead man's lanyard, usually they're thrown in the glove box the day the boat is delivered and never seen again. The mercruiser style one is just a loop that gets stuck in there and if it's pulled out it flips the switch off.

[@johnbaker867]

Through the early 2000's my daily driver was a '76 Impala Wagon with a 454 I got for the price of "get it started and get it off my lawn and it's yours." Dropped a new battery in it, and it fired up with 5 year old gas. Ran it for almost a decade, and found out the best maintenance was to "not". Just change the oil and filters a couple times a year and run it often. What a great engine, tons of power. Get out on the highway, and it would pass everything but a gas station. Sold it to a guy who pulled the engine for a power boat build - the body was rusted beyond bothering with by that point. Miss the sound of that thing firing up in the morning, but the nieghbours don't.

[@Jjvblack88]

That sign of relief and astonishment when you realized the bolt was out was akin to man harnessing fire for the first time.

[@mrfrankbosh]

You are an amazing and loving brother. I hope they name a child after you.

[@dingsdadesign]

I was a bit disappointed when you said that you couldn't test it out in your pond, because it's too small, but looks like you never disappoint! Great video as always

[@davidlee950]

It’s 2:30 AM Saturday morning in Tokyo and I can’t sleep.... enjoying watching John wrenching on a boat engine. Wishing I had a brother like him to assist with every sort of mechanical and electrical issues. Nice job!

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

His name is spelled Jon, not John. 🙂

[@TKing2724]

What is the future like?

[@Marcus-george]

There should be a Tokyo fan club. I always wait till Saturday morning to enjoy with breakfast. I had miso soup with my bacon and eggs and Jon.

[@NineSun001]

Saturday 01:00 AM in Germany here :D

[@michealmcintosh3264]

The old compressor heart attack gets every single one of us at some point hahaha

[@johnmilner2316]

I reckon this qualifies as a pretty fair example of - Brotherly Love!

[@benclark5225]

Great recovery Jon! You didn't mention the greatest frustration about working on boats is that you are climbing in and out of them every 2 minutes to go get another wrench or something. Wow what a hassle they are to work on. You persevered so Kudos to you dude.

[@ZanDeeMan]

We used to have the same Chaparral! I think I know what happened... Water likely collected around the tarp in the engine basin due to leaks in the back seat and engine compartment. If it sat for several summer seasons, a hole in the tarp might not be the issue. The water likely evaporated and collected underneath the tarp, especially since the high point was atop the carburetor, providing a direct path to seep through and collect in the engine. Tell your brother not to cover the engine like that anymore and cover the back seat with a big ass tarp instead. Fixing that leak would also be smart too. Good work Jon!

[@nathanielpeterson3222]

Fantastic video thanks for the test drive

[@craigbell3440]

That was an incredible save!!!!! Still can't believe you got that bolt out! Great job and congrats!

[@Ana_single_LA_queen]

Commitment and down-to-earth attitude are truly inspiring. Keep it up.

[@chrissmith7655]

Hey Jon, get yourself a 'Bump Cap' . A Baseball like cap with a hard plastic liner, good for thes kind of jobs and when working under vehicles up on your lift. Believe me I know, haha. Many thanks for ALL your always interesting videos, from UK.

[@jt9498]

I was going to suggest using a pool noodle split over the edge of that protuberance! :)

[@arcanewyrm6295]

Those plastic bump liners can be bought separately and used in just about any ballcap. A company I used to work for allowed them as an alternative to a mandatory hard hat, and my liner fit every ballcap I had. They are trimmable if need be, to make them fit in the hat better. And they're pretty darn cheap.

[@rjkStudios]

Catching up on FarmCraft after missing this video last week. What a satisfying ending!!! 😎👍🙌

[@trevorwhalley7466]

You are a treasure, your perseverance is unbelievable. The dedication is way above the norm, what a brother you are!!!

[@Romona__Single__again]

Well, it’s not a Johnson, but…

[@bobbg9041]

That comment was just so Everudd!

[@abnanAL]

😘👋

[@peglegtoo]

No boats, No RV's, No Exceptions.

[@bolski-uitlaatstore9130]

Wes taught me the same.

[@ronm3245]

No phones, no lights, no motor cars. Not a single luxureee🎶

[@tutekohe1361]

That’s ‘Watch Wes Work’s’ workshop motto.

[@85square]

not an inboard outboard, i will get another boad eventually but it will be an outboard

[@curtmossbarger.rollenthund5766]

And your going to miss out on all the fun....😮 hey you to have fun every now and then.

[@kb4780]

Fantastic Video! Thanks for putting it online.

[@pete_ski]

What a result! Well done

[@DisclaimerGarage]

The subtle innuendo in Jon’s commentary makes his videos that much better! Thanks for the random chuckles.

[@finschalvideoes504]

Compressor "heart attack" - 😂I think many of us know that feeling all to well. Not to mention working in crazy positions to loosen a bolt. Great video - again!

[@rickybobby1681]

Hahahaha WHACKAMOLE!!! 😆 Love it man good job 👏 your brother owes you BIG time !

[@jimcarmellini8294]

WOW- amazing recovery!!

[@DenHvideHund]

1 hour and 43 minutes...you just made my entire friday evening. Thank you Jon

[@drewwagner7985]

There is no greater feeling then seeing the easy-out back out with bolt intact. Great work. Cheers.

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Thanks for sharing, great work and video.

[@shot-overshot-out3476]

AWESOME!!!!! from start to finish. You nailed this one

[@katbeck1867]

I don't know how many times I used another 4-letter word. Locked up, rusted cylinders, carburetor, bolt, no spark, etc. It was an impossible ask that you totally nailed! Always appreciate the Frankenstein tools. The ups and downs...this video had it all!!

[@richardclifton4120]

Try using a Pool Noodle to cover your head-knocking point the next time you work on a boat. Split it and put it over the edge...and walla, head protection for your noodle.

[@MrPat156]

You sir, have the patience of a saint, plus your damn good at working out the issues, well done, credit to you sir, cracking job. Best thing about the video, watching you play in the lake rewarding yourself with pride,

[@pkzanc]

Well done Jon, you did it!

[@drummer0864]

Your patience and tenacity Is so much more than the average person and the key to your success. Not to mention your mechanical flow of rational problem solving, near genius. Keep up the good work, your a pleasure to watch. I can't wait for the next video. Thanks, Chip

[@JohnChuprun]

I really admire your tenacity and how you never seem to get upset even at the most frustrating things. That is an amazing quality. One of my favorite channels that I watch religiously.

[@lawrencepecho5204]

Best mechanic I have known, has many recorded subjects, this one shows his his depth

[@CWhitmer22015]

That was great video. Keep up the great work. I look forward to these each week.

[@johanrudefors6489]

Old chevys never die....keep up your good work John.. its amazing.

[@paulnewman2115]

Id be surprised if a mechanic would try that hard for a customer but maybe a few rare ones. That was dedication 👏

[@wry569]

Amen. That would have never happened at a boat shop. After the borescope, the engine would have been trashed

[@samuelbeckett4632]

Can confirm this is absolutely correct; dealer took my money & still didn't solve the problems. You may struggle with a DIY option, but you'll always win with knowledge.

[@donhappel9566]

Would you be willing as a customer to pay a tech the $125-$250/hr to experiment? What happens when he's 4 hrs into it and you find it's not repairable? As a shop owner, would you be willing to take the liability for putting out a job like that into the field? The answer to both of these is generally NO, which is why most shops won't do such work and would just say put in a new motor. Which, btw, is actually pretty easy on something like this.

[@ryanjohnson8340]

The repair would cost more than the boat is worth.

[@EvaderGuy]

What a journey! Good job

[@TreadTheNet]

If I were your “real” brother, I’d hand a “free and clear” title, to that boat, over to you for that amazing save on the boat. Most commercial shops, anywhere, would have looked inside those cylinders and said “you need a new engine”. Incredible save! (But we have it all on video, due to you having the patience of Jobe.)

[@johnbichell8023]

You have seriously impressive trouble shooting skills…..and the determination of a competitive athlete with the patience of a saint. I enjoy your videos immensely.

[@OAK-808]

You're a patient man. Any sane person would have given up when seeing the scope of the cylinders. I am truly impressed. Well done.

[@nudebaboon4874]

Excellent work and huge amount of patience John!👍

[@punkyhollow6115]

Well done Jon. You made me laugh, you made me cry, and it even had a happy ending. Your brothers owes you big time.

[@user-ph8zz7zm5f]

Sometimes you are so unlucky with things, but in the end you work miracles. Great job.

[@jrehtil1494]

What a session, great work!

[@johndavies6769]

I felt your pain and triumph when you got it to run. Man how awesome was getting that broken bolt out. I would not thought it possible. Just goes to show what perseverance can do. Your brother owes you big time, fishing trip and beer come to mind. Cheers John from County Durham,England

[@richardbennett22]

Jon is like that kid you told NO and he kept doing it anyway, LoL. You sir are relentless, that was a lot of hard work, excellent diagnosing and once again, an amazing video.

[@trentbowen3649]

Like a Battleship in a tub... So glad you actually put it in the pond.

[@diegomontes9365]

Man, your videos are entertaining, educational and above all, inspiring. Thanks!!