FORGOTTEN Boat REVIVAL! Sitting 18+ Years: Will it run?

[@harryfritter8266]

I bought a 45 year old boat off craigslist for a grand. It was in awful shape. I wet sanded the entire boat and waxed and buffed to a mirror shine. I tore out the old carpet and seats and glued new carpet and put new fabric on all of the seats. I made a new bimini and fitted top on my sewing machine. I rewired everything and then rebuilt both carbs, rebuilt the fuel pump, new water pump and resealed the lower unit, and then repainted the motor 85 evinrude. The boat looks brand new. I did some research a discovered that only 50 of this boat was ever made. I've had several people offer me as high as $25k for it. But I'll never sell it, it's always the talk of the dock. It's the first boat I've ever done and I learned everything watching videos like yours. Thank you! I got my dream boat for a grand and 1100 in new parts.

[@lstefans]

at 29:00, the boat's flying...and the view of that shredded, beat-up chair is the perfect summary of a cool project

[@lbeliel4128]

The tree blowing in the wind was hilarious!

[@BudgetBuildz]

🤪🤪

[@themikehoncho]

I thought so too 🤣

[@Everydayfishing]

Wow that Yamaha didn't need too much after 18 years - not too bad! Pretty cool to see that old boat up on plane again. I'd definitely like to see the rest of the boat get restored as well!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Good ole Yamaha! Thanks! Can’t wait to share more!

[@KENNEY1023]

I like how he went through the motor taking it one step at a time, impressive.

[@haydenuk02]

She sounds healthy. Can’t believe she floats after all them years of sitting. Brilliant work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much as always!! Can’t wait to get the boat dialed in as nice as the motor 😊

[@haydenuk02]

@@BudgetBuildz You’re welcome and yep can’t wait to see it as well 👍🏻

[@billythekid5196]

@@BudgetBuildz what did u do with the boat ?

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Such a fun time. Thanks for letting me tag along!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Most definitely! It was a great time!

[@tkskagen]

I sure miss my 17' Boston Whaler with a 15hp Honda Trolling Motor & 65hp Mercury Outboard... Trolling the South Puget Sound with my Brother was the best of times 8years ago. We may have caught fish, but we had a grand time!

[@Emaiqq]

I restored a very similar boat, got a season out of it, one day I was heading home and hit a wave and the fiberglass cracked in the back and it sank quick. Super scary almost died, careful with old sitting boats, even if you don’t see any dry rot

[@outdoornewsamerica]

Very cool. Owned a McKee for years. Best boats ever made. Unsinkable

[@500mos]

Man oh Man my favorites on the same show Ole Rev and Budget Buildz. the channels I watch to relax. Amen to this.

[@almclean4835]

Brilliant fun. Engine came round quick for one that’s sat 18 years

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks! 😃😃 Good ole Yamaha 2 stroke 👌

[@cm5838]

The shrubbery blowing in the wind was a great touch, I’m sure other boaters thought you were nuts

[@TheRealKlinky]

Those v4 & v6 carb'd yamaha's are some of the most bulletproof motors ever made...I've had a couple over the years & they've been nothing but perfect.

[@markcorboy8528]

What a great idea to do a restoration in conjunction with two other channels to speed up the job. Well done y’all.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks!!

[@darryl609]

What is the guy that rebuilt the carburetors channel? @budget buildz

[@Texasfishingfamily]

the best part of this is going 33 mph on the lake with a live tree growing in the boat. Nice work guys.

[@georgehuerta1990]

I used to own a Boston whaler with that exact motor on it man when you fire that thing up it brought back a whole Lotta of memories I always loved Yamaha motors and it sounded fantastic when you opened it up way to go guys 👍🏼

[@mikeobrien3744]

I will bet Rev brought his tackle box looking to do the first week testing. Hank barely needed his left handed metric crescent wrench. Nice.

[@RevStoration]

Sorry about all my corny Dad jokes but thanks for having me!

[@vayabroder729]

That’s the fun part! 🤣😂

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent joke Rev :) got one for you what did Spark plug say to the Spark Wire ? Spark Plug said Spark Plug Wire we going have a big lock snapping of time tonight and anytime also don't fail now !

[@eduardoHMYT]

Hi, would You provide the link for the carb cleaning video?

[@joepelletier4192]

Hanks voice on a boat video just takes some getting use to! Great video guys!

[@jerrydineen2827]

You guys did a wonderful job on that old boat. Can't wait to see it all cleaned up!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! Can’t wait to get it all cleaned up!

[@DanielMiller82]

@@BudgetBuildz Did you ever get it all cleaned up?

[@gerardsudan292]

Can't wait for the full restoration of the boat. Great job guys.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much! We’re in the process of getting it knocked out!

[@fishingpedro1374]

Thank you for this beautiful restoration. For me in France it would be a dream to come across this type of boat. Looking forward Pierre 👍🛥️

[@bubbleobill267]

That’s the Beaty of old two bangers. A little bit of love and they’re going to go forever!.

[@Dave51262]

Great video. Thank you for this and Revstoration's video on how this motor was revived. Look forward to seeing how the boat gets cleaned up next.

[@dancando6391]

Headed over to hanks channel to check it out! That weed still being there is HILARIOUS! hahahaha. Great video.

[@thomasgargan2485]

Love that you took it from sitting to ripping with the vegetation and all. Made me laugh can't wait for the full detail vidya. Nice work men

[@BudgetBuildz]

😁😁😁 Can’t wait to share, I think the ole gal will surprise! Thank you 😃

[@markphillips6154]

It never freaking fails. Same thing with my boat it starts on a dime sitting in the damn driveway you put it in the lake and it turns and turns in charge it’s just absolutely insane

[@BudgetBuildz]

Bahaha right 😂 They’re so different with backpressure sometimes!

[@ianformer]

Michael, Your timing is crazy... I am literally getting ready to go get a rescue boat.... Enjoyed this one....Keep it up bud

[@BudgetBuildz]

😃😃 awesome!! Thank you, glad you enjoyed 👌

[@KYKAYAKER274ey1]

I love this all family friendly channels thanks guys

[@zurdac4511]

This is good stuff, and I love that sparkplug joke - I’m gonna steal it. So we need more videos from you guys. This one is a year ago.

[@themikehoncho]

I love how y’all are ripping around a lake in a boat with plants growing in it. 🤣

[@shacharbarak8593]

Found it hilarious that there are bushes growing in your boat.... classic!

[@bigjnsa]

Yes! A follow up.. I follow all these channels. Thanks Budget Buildz!

[@tracymeadows3442]

Waay Too Cool💯🤙🏻 My Favorite Part Was The Weed Still Growing And Having Fun With You Guys😁😆 Love It!!

[@keironastbury9399]

The first floating green house lol, paint it in camouflage bro, I've enjoyed this having different things to restore.

[@BudgetBuildz]

🤣🤣 it’s camouflage for real currently! Glad you’re enjoying!

[@gregwatson8716]

Man that was awesome.Im refurbing a 2000 Hydra Sport 18cc. 115 Jonny on the back. Powdersville here ! 18 mile is a beautiful area.

[@patlsmith404]

Need y’all to come do a rescue revival on my 76..🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

[@joorsoerowirjo7700]

I always enjoy the ...Yu-hu-huuu of rev.Dave. Love to see you guys having fun together bringing "dead" things to life. Yu-hu-huuuu.....😃

[@Far2hip]

I was picking up an old sewing machine and while out behind the house I saw the tip of a boat and trailer poking out of a bunch of brush. It was an Arkansas Traveler 14’ runabout. Very cool little lapstrake hull design, but the interior was destroyed. After the owner telling me if I could get it out of there I could have it, I went to work trying to get it out. Evidently, bees like boats, lol. A LOT of bees living in there after sitting there for over 30 years along with the probably 10 generation mice. The vintage Evinrude was destroyed by mouse urine so I found an old Mercury Classic 50 to match up the horsepower. After fully restoring the whole thing, I had myself a BEAUTIFUL little vintage runabout that grabbed attention everywhere I took it. I think my favorite thing about it was that early 1960’s turquoise and white steering wheel and the cool chrome part designs all around the boat. Very cool and a lot of fun.

[@glennfryer1539]

Good video, Yamaha make great outboards … we use them on our diving support vessel .. the only thing I would had done differently, would be pulling the air intake cover just in case those pesky mice had been in there, before cranking, to avoid getting crap sucked through the reeds .. the engine was really on song .. good job 👍🏻

[@JMAKUS]

I have a 1988 McKee craft offshoreman. Center console... it would be an awesome Lil boat when fixed... it was actually given to me...

[@richardsboat5485]

Impressed by your working knowledge of the Yamaha

[@kirbus69]

Those old McKee Craft boats are odd looking, especially the little ones, but there is a lot of boating history behind them, and they are usually worth saving.

[@MrCurtisass]

i just purchased a '85 17 footer . I've always wanted one !!!!!

[@laengan]

Nice project! Note that if you have loose stuff within the boat when going 40mph, it might fly over the side :)

[@jjducharme1]

Love the vegetation flopping in the wind!

[@GoFlyPix]

I want to get into my first restoration project so KZbin I went. I’ve already learned a lot thx to your videos! Thank you! Keep up the cool content!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Awesome!! Thanks so much! Sorry it’s taken so long to get the full rebuild uploaded. We’ve gotten the new transom in and will have an update on it very soon!

[@philipsheridan8325]

I had a 17 foot one with a center cancel. I had a Johnson GT 150 on her. Was the best for waterskiing and tubing.

[@jacobcousin9766]

It’s awesome to see you bring friends from other channels to new adventures 👍

[@brianhanel6897]

I'm telling you from my experience with Yamaha replace the thermostats and water pump pull the prop and check seal for fishing line drop the lower unit oil and replace fill & drain plug gaskets ect.

[@harveynewman4333]

that ole 150 sounds good. could use a little more horse power with all three of you in it. install the complete intake and carbs from a 200hp. its a bolt on and will increase the hp. it will run almost like a 200hp. exhaust ports and compression holds it back from being a 200.

[@mister0ldschool]

A 2 stroke v6?!?! Thats awesome!

[@nativenation3296]

sounded nice after the initial startup after those years

[@sagitario12ish]

Wao i filled happy at the speed moments, thanks guys you are greats guys wao awesome! Yeaaaaaaa!

[@ramishrambarran3998]

20:22. "Crescent wrench". " Crescent" was one of the brands of tools made by the Cooper Group. Their adjustable wrenches were famous worldwide. Some of their other brands were Lufkin measuring tapes, Nicholson files, Weller soldering irons, Xcelite mechanic tools among others. Trinidad & Tobago.

[@willr69420]

*I'm a new subscriber that came here on a recommendation from RevStoration.*

[@matttyler1407]

I love a McKee craft! My buddy had one a little smaller than yours I weigh 300 lb and I could stand on the corner of it and fish no lean no list a great fishing platform great boat

[@tomhman6441]

That’s some snappy boat working music.

[@donnysipei]

you did an amazing job there, brought that beauty back to life.

[@spavliskojr]

Love the fact that the weeds and plants were left inside as youre tearing up the lake. lol

[@Robert67909]

If they're all at a hundred then you have a harborfreight pressure gauge or cheap pressure gauge that doesn't have a Schrader valve built into the hose.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Yeap! Reads about 15psi low lol..Seems my “nice” one is constantly getting swapped out under warranty. Would love to find an old school Mac or something!

[@amurrell84]

Good job on that motor! Great video too. I grew up camping at Mile Creek. Cool to see someone representing upstate SC.

[@samdodson2081]

YOUR IN MY BACKYARD..I CANNOT BELEIVE IT.....THE WEED BLOWING WAS FUNNY....I LIVE ACROSS THE LAKE ON CROOKED CRK....

[@billyaitken7461]

Love that hull shape. Great little bay boat🎥😎👍

[@michaelterhune40]

Watch you and the Rev all the time!

[@davidrivero7943]

Friend had one & got to the Mangrove Snapper holes , as good as my 15' Sport Whaler. Solid Boat .

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Great video I love trying to bring back a old solid boat. Can’t wait to see the clean up and repairs Thanks

[@dougvaldivia3395]

seen a bunch of mckee crafts through the years but they almost always were center consoles, this is the first time i have seen one with dual consoles

[@shanethompson7543]

Looks like a boat load of fun to me!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@MrLee-ue7iu]

The boys having a fun day.

[@stuartkarshagen6274]

That's something different, completely cool though,good to see Hank on the channel 😁,great video, can't wait to see the full detail of the boat 🤙🏻

[@BudgetBuildz]

We love anything mechanical! 😃 Thank you! Can’t wait!

[@UltraMagaFan]

Minus the rats nest, that Yamaha was super clean. That’s surprising considering how long it has been sitting.

[@briankelly5503]

Didn't realize you were in the upstate! I'm over in the Norris area myself. I was at mile creek a couple weeks ago. Nice boat, I need to find me one like that.

[@DoughnutsInspace]

Next budget buildz project, can we get this WWII Aircraft Carrier working again with a screwdriver and adjustable wrenched.

[@BudgetBuildz]

🤣🤣 I’ll put my hands on just about anything mechanical!! I’d have a stab at that! 😃

[@autoauctionrebilds3795]

@@BudgetBuildz how much to buy the boat? Great video!

[@themikehoncho]

I’d love to see this thing cleaned up and restored aesthetically.

[@rickmalarky9878]

How Awesome was that! Cool Ride along, now ya gotta fix it up!

[@alexanderx33]

You guys should pot the plant and keep it onboard as a mascot

[@SuperflyMN]

Budget Build in 2031: Will this forgotten space shuttle fly after 20 years?

[@marcryvon]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BudgetBuildz]

😁😁 You know it!!

[@79tazman]

That's a nice boat I had a bowrider just like that but that thing needs a good cleaning but it's got a good engine on it so you gotta great start.

[@ionracer24]

i was waitin for the transom to say cya later... good show!!

[@AndrewHCann]

Well Done Video You All 3 guys did excellent work on Boat plus motor too also enjoy your all team work work too!

[@robertforget6369]

i seen you with rev and hank thats good enough for me i subscribed from ontario canada

[@timsmithoutdoors]

That rabbit pickup is badass!!!

[@marquisethomas5611]

Hold up they didn't even hose the interior off I LOVE IT ! 🤣

[@mattbob666420]

I love the tree still in the boat lol 😂

[@Scooter30FTW]

Guess I'll have to check out Hamiltonville Farm. His videos seem to be similar to Diesel Creek. Already watch Rev.

[@BudgetBuildz]

For sure! Good stuff 👌

[@jarodmorris611]

My best friend and I have had a 1976 Charge deck boat that we have intended to restore for 4+years. Your video inspires me to actual get something done. Have you ever repaired stringers?

[@cigarsguitars]

The dog fennel definitely adds swag😂

[@boats2474]

I see your Sea Don'ts and raise ya a Flood a Two Stroke? Is that possible? Pretty sure, Two Strokes can eat all ya feed em and the excess just runs out the exhaust ports into the water.

[@arthurnelson7535]

Bit of knowledge about engines goes a long ways…. Good job

[@nathanhansford76]

Love the Aussie 🇦🇺 brand, Kincrome screwdriver you have at (8:50) Keep up the great work!

[@gsftom]

Bout damn time for some boats 😀. Can’t wait to see this boat back on the water!

[@Shadetreejr1967]

Mind boggling why someone would just let a beauty like that just sit and rot away! Can't beat a Yamaha! Can't wait to see that baby in it's new tux! Oh yeah, and whatever became of the Hilux? I've been looking for one like that to restore! Had one years,ago identical to the one you got, same color and all! Loved that little truck! Love to find another one! Kudos men! Watched all 3 of your boat vids!

[@orlandogonzalez822]

GREAT VID CAN`T WAIT TO SEE HER ALL DONE UP AND LOOKING GOOD!!!!

[@duskyman1]

Ive resurrected motors that sat many years..... If you want the motor to last you do it right. Oil cylinders before you even try to rotate it by hand. Spray fogging oil into the reeds. Pull the plugs if it won't rotate Easily by hand is rusted in place and you're going to have cylinder damage, at that point you might as well trash it .. because it's not going to last. Pull the heads and inspect the cylinders. Clean the water jackets and replace water diverters. If there's any water pressure gauge pickup tube it will need to be replaced Reassemble the heads with new head gasket and water gasket. Replace every part of the fuel system . Fuel pumps, every hose part, primer system, filters. Drain and clean the boat's fuel tank. Make sure there's no obstructions in the vent, no dirt, bugs. Now clean and rebuild the carburetors. Change the water pump impeller and the thermostats. Pressure test the lower unit and replace any seals that need to be replaced on it. Crank it on 25:1 premix ... Let it idle for the first hour. Now you can go run it gradually increasing rpm.... For 5 to 10 minutes at a time..... Still running it on 25:1. After about 2 hours of running, run at wot on 50 to 1.for 30 min. You're probably good if no problems. You going to need new battery of course to do this. You will spend $800..... To bring an old outboard back to life that's worth $800. Outboards are very well lubricated, they can sit for years without problem. But all the peripheral systems fall apart. What most idiots do, is trying crank immediately..... Which damages the cylinders . Then they try and run it with crudded up carbs and it runs lean. People destroy; old motors everyday out of sheer laziness.

[@armyretired28]

Howboutcha I'm Hank,working today! 😆

[@adventure_48]

The little tree flopping in the wind lol!!!!

[@wtsdms7998]

So awesome to see good wholesome Christian people coming together to enjoy gears and horsepower! Great family entertainment!

[@robert1745]

Praise Allah

[@boredyoutuber420]

Bro I’m actually Vibing with this video I’m restoring a 1978 thunderbird

[@ericsevern]

That was great, guys. A boat on the water. Brought back wonderful memories. (Was that hat a Tilley?)

[@BudgetBuildz]

Glad you enjoyed!! 😃 yes, yes it was!

[@kayastern-robinson24]

love that sound of the boat