I Bought A Neglected 70 Foot Luxury Yacht

[@stephensimpson6298]

Mate. You're a bloody legend. My dear wife and I have been enjoying your videos since day one. She would talk as if you were her own son. Sadly I lost her this year and watching your exploits has helped me immensely. Keep up the great work and good luck with this fabulous new project. It makes our 30ft cruiser seem very small.

[@influx__]

Sorry for your loss man. Losing a loved one is never easy but it does get better as time goes on. Keep your head up.

[@smkthomas2]

MUCH MUCH LOVE TO U AND KEEP LOVING AND LIVING MATE!

[@blakestone75]

I’m sorry to hear that man. Life has an end for all of us, but knowing that won’t make it any easier. I hope and pray you’re doing well.

[@InTooDeepBro]

I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for your support. Im glad the videos cheer you up, Ill keep them coming!

[@ronetteparkerbates3389]

@@InTooDeepBroHey Gus!! I’ve been watching your videos from day one and my daughter saw your videos at my house and heard you in this last video mentioning a girl to help you run your new boat well I found you one and she’s a awesome person and girl!!

[@johnmccarley6218]

As a 70 year old who’s spent a lot of time in marine engine rooms and now need hearing aids…..wear ear protection when in the ER with those DDs running.

[@jmidd3437]

I'm with you brother. Engines, firearms, fireworks, power tools, nail guns, hammer drills, etc. I'm 72 with hearing aids. Wear your ear protection youngsters.

[@galactictomato1434]

WHAT?!

[@wanaraz]

@@galactictomato1434 😉

[@truckingwithgerald7532]

Especially those screaming 892s lol

[@markbevan559]

First thing I wanted to SCREAM at Gus when he turned on the engines! Must be an old guy thing.

[@MicksMadness]

I’m a retired US Coast Guard Machinery Technician Chief and initially thought that you might be mental, but the deeper I got into this video, it looks like you’ve got this. Deep respect man best of luck.

[@danielcrawford587]

I’m with you Chief! Engineman First Class here, he’s doing a great job with the systems and sub systems.

[@tjsean0308]

Reminds me of an overgrown UTB. Those diamond plate bilge plates gave flashbacks.

[@MicksMadness]

@@tjsean0308 ahhh yes the 41 ft UTB with those big thirsty Cummins VT 903’s in all her glory.

[@craigmcdonald2110]

It's nice to see you buzzing. You're so happy. Great video wish you all the best .

[@miguelledessindelame]

Bonne idée de récupérer un bateau après un ouragan

[@elelegidosf9707]

I'm 900 years old and usually spend my time training Jedi, but I like these videos.

[@dennisdavis8649]

You are also a liar.

[@HoSsTa6]

saw the trend did ya xD

[@karlclausen5374]

Trend did you see

[@roryhennessey1983]

Trend saw you did!

[@BANGDANGOW45]

Same

[@keithwinn917]

Gus, I noticed you are using Delo 400 oil, I am a Detroit owner and have done much research regarding oil usage. You should be using Delo 100 for Detroit’s which is specifically designed for Detroit 2 Stroke engines. I think if you do your own research you will find the same information.

[@jameswagner1924]

This is very important information he is absolutely correct!!!!!!!!!!

[@RobertMoseley]

I just posted about this also. If 400 is in there, get it out ASAP and put in DELO-100 Low Ash Straight 40. This is very important.

[@sb75ification]

Correct. Lubricant Specialist at Chevron here. Definitely need the DELO 100 in those Detroits.

[@pamelaclark5449]

I’m 67. You’ve inspired me to want to live on the water. Your story is a story that I share with my two grandsons about who you are, a guy who’s setting a trend, hard work pays off. Our younger generation needs inspiration and to see how hard work pays off. A job well done. Thank you Gus!

[@wesleydumas7011]

Known Gus for a number of years, long before his yachting ventures. Nothing short of a gentleman, a genius and one of the kindest souls I've had the pleasure of knowing. Very happy to see the fruits of your labor and your well deserved success Gus.

[@leefauvelfauvel5271]

He comes across as a top lad to be honest, genuine people are a rare commodity these days.

[@InTooDeepBro]

Thank you bro🙏

[@mickdee6590]

@@InTooDeepBro Gus, you really are inspiring. Thanks for what you do- it helps to get me off my ass and moving. A donation, tip cup - buy me a beer etc. needs to be on your page. You deserve it. Hope to meet you one day.

[@jplume8729]

​@@mickdee6590 I second the thought! maybe "buy me a gallon of fuel!". Thoroughly enjoyed the video, you are an inspiration and just like mickdee6590, I'm getting off my ass and going to work on my boat that I've been avoiding!! You truly are an inspiration! Keep it up and safe travels!!!

[@pamelaclark5449]

Gus I’m so proud of you for the example your setting , I often share your stories of trials and tribulations to my young grand children. Just getting the job done and with a positive mentality pays off. You’re an inspiration to so many. You’re an Amazing man. Thank you😂

[@Keith-j7h3v]

I wish it wasn't so dangerous to exchange contact info on the web. Ive been doing what you're doing since the 1980s. Here is an important thing to check while you are hauled out / dry docked. I love aluminum yachts, as long as they are taken care of properly. Most Chris Craft Roamers, Browards, etc aluminum yachts , have a system on the hull called Capack Systems. They monitor any voltage coursing thru the hull, and introduce the reverse polarity of that voltage preventing electrolysis on the aluminum hull. Make sure all the bonding straps are in good shape with clean connections. That hull will last forever if taken care of properly. Take care. Safe travels. Semper Paratus

[@thekingsilverado3266]

You are correct I have a 1977 93ft Chris and she is plugged in all year round on ground until we go on vacation. Like that even the wood doesn't rot although I piss off the grand kids having em brush on clear coatings. I never knew for how many years I had the my Chris. There are are two 4ft by 1ft packs of magnets in the upper fiberglass of the bow. I have never quite figured that mystery out and have asked at times. Enlighten me if ya know about the long black magnet packs in the BOW SUITE area. I only seen what they were when I put in a wireless monitor for the cameras for my ah first mate sleeps in the bow. I sleep in the friggin salon area use the top side head. The master bedroom is only my shower & clothes storage. I am actually making plans to live on her full time soon. My desires are to put her on lake in Arkansas or Tenn if not the Miss river which is my least choice. My goal is safe cheap moor no sail just live,

[@vanguy7810]

Just from the information that I was able to gather from your message, I could shut down all of your navigation systems and both of your Cummins diesel engines!

[@thekingsilverado3266]

@@vanguy7810 No worries China will go that shortly. Its called lack of parts.

[@JessaLynn8]

Great advice! Thanks! 😊

[@jimsteinway695]

It’s not that hard. Make a temporary email. Send your contact info to him then delete the email account

[@kevinw6726]

You got yourself a good friend for life. Not a guy that shows up to enjoy the labors of your work, but coming out and joining in the dirty work with you. It's good to see.

[@vincent7520]

Notice to all would be sailors : See how slow the captain steers his boat during the whole procedure of entering the harbor. This is the only way to go. Doesn't leave any wake. The most important is that he can always correct his course and maneuver. The mooring is perfect too : even if he had touch the pole he wouldn't moved it. Good work. Im not a fan of motor boat, but this guys deserves all the cheers. He learned on a small boat then went step by step on a higher level. And he has the ability to fix it. Hope you will make this boat live again and fulfill all you dreams of livind on the water.

[@LupusMechanicus]

I love how common sense is some masterful character quality these days.

[@brandonpick5048]

@@LupusMechanicus we used to say this on the boat and on the water, common sense isn't common

[@Oshawapilot]

Slow is pro.

[@brandonpick5048]

@@Oshawapilot yeah, long as its riding ON the water not IN the water

[@Texas240]

Learning to drive a big truck, one thing that stuck with me was the instructor saying, "if you move slow, you can put it anywhere you need to".

[@richwwardrugby]

Hi Gus, I’m a 68yr old former welder from the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK 🇬🇧. I used to sail my 18’ Hardy Navigator in and around our local waters. I have nothing but the utmost respect for your courage in giving up your successful Motor Shop business to take such a blind leap of faith and take the journey into boating that you have. I love watching your adventures, your practical engineering skills and the fun you have. I wish you safe travels. Rich

[@Howt-ooo]

Me too. From Pensarn. 😂

[@mosconi0359]

Never piloted a big boat in my 67 years, but watching you take this awesome boat out of the harbor on its maiden voyage and then returning it to the slip "like a boss" was very satisfying to watch. It is quite clear that even if you may be financially "in too deep" you are not over your head as far as your nautical abilities. I think you are going to do great things with this new boat and I for one will be subscribing so I can go on your adventures vicariously. Glad I stumbled on your channel. Good work getting her cleaned up and seaworthy so quickly.

[@cloudstrife4642]

Hire Pat as a full time camera man-hes got better angles and stability than any other videos-hes a savant. Pat's THE MAN!

[@michael8469]

There are two groups of people that I find to be genuinely friendly and helpful - Full-time boaters and full-time campers. The nomadic lifestyle just causes people to be a little kinder.

[@jimsteinway695]

That’s because you have to overcome a lot to live that life. So small things are easy to get over

[@sqwk2559]

You’re describing people with a purpose. They tend to be happy. Usually hard working right wingers.

[@VikingRul3s]

@@sqwk2559 Really. Usually it's the opposite, either it's right wing that got real lucky and don't actually lift a finger themself or it's left wings that say "enough" to capitalism. But sure, keep seeing the world in Blue and Red and telling yourself how less than half the world are working, cause only right wing does that and how they support everyone els, like all highly intelligent people believe...

[@mattlarew2100]

​@@VikingRul3sWhy the hell would u feel the need to get fuckin political on this guys channel????? Keep that stuff to yourself if you can't figure out the correct audience with whom to bring it up.

[@VikingRul3s]

@@mattlarew2100 Are you blind of incapable of reading? You do see that's a response right? Now if you are able to use a tiny bit of logic, do you then think i maybe have the exactly same opinion as you and my response was exactly for the same reason as your respons to me....... Keep that attitude to yourself if you can't figure out why people wrote what they did

[@tomunger692]

I am a retired double "E" - Disel Electric Locomotive Engineer and a Mechanical Engineer. Thanks for the show. If you were a stock, I'd buy it. Keep your attitude and love for life. You will go far. Take care.

[@lawnmowerman25]

The guest who joined you did a great job calling out distances and pertinent info. Nice job getting her in and out of the slip!

[@jillcarter5221]

I thought the same thing.

[@nathankox1463]

What a funny young guy, first time viewing this channel. Positivity & brains plus a little hard work, he would make it anywhere in the world with those attributes. Anyone complaining about young Americans should watch this video cause it’s not what I am seeing.

[@RobertMoseley]

I was a tour bus driver and my old 1990 Prevost had the 8V92 and I got pretty familiar with them. They will run pretty much forever, it's just a matter of how much oil you will burn as they get older. The cylinders can be re-sleeved right there in the block so you don't have to take the engines out. If you haven't been told already, I assume you know, but just in case you don't, these engines require a special straight low ash DELO-100 40W. Don't run regular 15/40 or regular oil in it.

[@mbjeep7]

AWESOME! I worked as transport crew on a 92' 112' Broward named Independence 2. unbelievable how similar the layout is. every year we would transport from fort Lauderdale to Old saybrook Connecticut, then back after hurricane season. I think she has been sold off and renamed since. we towed a 40 ft center console Ocean Master as tender. the Detroit's never left us hanging ever, I believe she had John Deere generators. could be wrong. every year aluminum bubbling required paint repair, but that was always farmed out. she eventually got a complete repaint. I've been in some pretty nasty seas in her, nothing like that hull shuddering when touching back down.. I don't think I would have felt any safer in anything but a Broward. I'm impressed man! congratulations !

[@OverAndOverAndOver]

Your tender was bigger than my fucking sail cat Jesus Christ 😂😂

[@gilbertchcs]

Wow…9am not a boater and I’m have no technical or mechanical background. I’m a newly retired psychologist and I just spent an hour and 1/2 watching your video. Amazing. I was struck by your 1. Contagious Joy , 2. Attention to detail and 3. Your attitude. You reminded of a quote , “ work is love made visible” .what I saw in your video was love. Thank you. GRG, your new subscriber !

[@SuperChatsRNotTips]

I dont know if this is considered psychology but ive noticed when some one really loves what they are talking about it infectious, people cant help but be interested... I dont know why it is but it is kinda similar with genuine laughter and yawning maybe something to do with empathy idk

[@Enzo_F430]

I’m a newly employed bridge tender in New Bedford Harbor in Massachusetts and have taken an interest in everything boating as of late…I just turned 40 and i must say-a 26yr old Captain/ Owner of a 70’ vessel is 1 of the most impressive things I’ve seen yet. Best of luck to you on what’s sure to be a journey of a lifetime and I think I found my new favorite YT channel. Go get’em Gus.

[@jimmydesouza4375]

Bridge tender? Do you mean ship bridge or are you one of the people who moves the movable bridges to let ships past? If the latter that sounds like a cool job.

[@Enzo_F430]

@@jimmydesouza4375 yeah, aka bridge operator, if you google New Bedford/ Fairhaven span bridge, you can see it. They actually shot a movie here last year called ‘Finestkind’ with Jenna Ortega, Tommy Lee Jones, Ben Foster and shot a few scenes here for over a week.

[@Enzo_F430]

Correct, aka bridge operator. If you search NewBedford/Fairhaven Swing Bridge, you can see it.

[@drdistorzion]

Watching Gus buying a frickin' ship and just running around giggling at all the things that needs fixing is just too good, love it! I'm sure I wasn't the only one watching the entire one and a half hour with a constant smile.

[@RC-ol7eg]

True. His genuine giddiness is a sight to behold. Love it.

[@emmadsmith]

The giggles just kill me! 😂😂😂😂

[@bgbg2921]

I know right? Iv bin following yatchies that are always down on the mouth about all the repairs (I’m sure and the costs) they have to do. U can smell their fear through the camera, and then I come across this guy who’s just bursting to get going on the repairs lol

[@Munakas-wq3gp]

His smile didn't even flitch when the gauge showed 33 gallons per hour on idle lol. This thing will create a vortex in his wallet.

[@wardee549]

I just left a comment how Ive been laughing and smiling along the first quarter lol Its just so cool he has no fear, so positive even knowing things are never 💯 Love it!

[@briankillian5248]

I'm 67. I'm living vicariously through you. I think you are simply an amazing human being and I am so much better off having accidentally found your channel. Set up a give/send/go.... I'll front you a few bucks!

[@Mahalo_83]

Why don’t you live your own life?

[@pete.theeggbox]

@@Mahalo_83 so harsh hahahaha

[@Jersey-GT-F150]

Funny you mention that, I'm 60 and Gus reminds me of when I was 19-20, My dad was another Gus, Buying older boats that needed work and turning them into something special. He taught me all I know about Boats and being Captain of a larger boat. Keep up the great Work Gus, We Love your videos, They keep some of us young again ! LoL

[@kddidit08]

​@@pete.theeggbox Thank you! It was harsh and ignorant - that tw*t has no idea what challenges OP is dealing with.

[@dinendale666]

@@Mahalo_83some people like to live their dreams through others , that’s what dreams can be used for .

[@justinholmes8297]

I can't belive you just hopped in and docked it that smoothly. You're amazing.

[@erinboatguy]

That's sooo cool...you got a Broward. I had a 81 foot 1958 wooden Broward. I spent two years in a San Francisco Bay boatyard restoring her. 23 new frames and I replanked 52 foot of hull from dry rot. We had 2 kids and lived aboard for 7 more years. In 2011 I down sized to a 69 footer...So I sold her to a friend of mine and he has finished the restoration and the boat is so amazing. I had Payed many captains to pilot her until one day the guy was a no show so I single handed her to the boatyard and I had the time of my life. I wasn't nervous like when I hired someone else so after that I was always at the helm having a blast. She has pair of big Cummins 6 cylinder turbos and a 30kw generator with 42 inch props. She was a dinner cruise boat at San Franciscos famous "Pier 39" for decades. Her name was the "Pacific Spirit" now she is called "No Regrets" she was originally purchased in Florida by a woman that needed a charter yacht for corporate charter so her and her kids motored it through the Panama Canal to San Francisco in the 1980s. It helped evacuate stranded people off of Treasure Island after the big 1989 earthquake. I met many people while in the boatyard that had been on her as a booze cruise/dinner/wedding yacht. She was coastguard certified for 80 passengers. After retirement she fell into disrepair and was sold in a lien sale to a non profit then I bought her off them on eBay for $7300. I would tell people I don't own a 81 foot wooden yacht it owns me.

[@joshuakuehn]

I think I know of that boat!

[@arlen1630]

Wow wow😮😮😮😮😮wow😅

[@somdusazerate]

HE'LL YEAH BROTHER

[@Chereese0808]

Wow. If she could only talk. Great story. Thanks for sharing it. ⚓️

[@wellingtonkitcheneasymeals1155]

I am starting the exact same story today. I just bought a retired booze and dinner cruise boat in San Francisco. It's 100ft all wood and served the bay area for many years. It looks identical to your boat. I actually work for that dinner cruise company (if it's the same one). I have no idea what I'm doing, never drive a boat or worked on one, but I have flipped many houses and couldn't pass up the opportunity. Would love to pick your brain, you still in the bay area?

[@cameronmacmaster9533]

At 24 years old i look up to people like gus because he has a dream and makes it happen and a lot faster than most ever could, you've givin me new goals in my life and a new mentality while working. Hope to run into you one day and have the same knowledge on boats, i now plan to buy a boat in a couple years to live on and share with my dad 😊

[@buddmcstudd6994]

I love boating and it is expensive. In sure a yatch is even more expensive. Simply the gas and fluids alone will run your pockets. Thanks for filming it all. Had a great time watching.

[@cmacman]

That boat has so much character in it, and by watching your videos, I know you are going to add even more to it. Good to see you giving more life to older boats. Love watching your videos.

[@michealarburn9861]

The whole first part of this video was like "But wait there's more" ... Such an awesome boat... There is no better person to bring it fully back to life than you!

[@blaster-zy7xx]

Good on YOU. I watched this as a shade tree mechanic and a day boat owner. When i saw all those older systems, I thought, "Man, I'm glad that is him and not me that has to maintain all those systems, diagnose them and fix them when they break."

[@diggerddawg]

I've been watching an englishman rebuild a 100 year old, 50' foot racing yacht (Tally Ho) for the past 5 years and he has finally got her in great shape again. Guess I'll hang out here for a while for a little vicarious adventure. Beautiful boat BTW

[@DarkestdaysAU]

Been watching Tally Ho too. He's done an amaing job on that. Lets see what happens here.

[@CroshVine]

haha same

[@craigsphilippines466]

I am a 63 year old retired Marine Engineer, I am an Australian, and I have worked and skippered on everything known to man, including sailboats. I found your channel by chance. What you are doing makes me wish KZbin was around when I was your age, because I have some incredible stories to tell. You remind me of an old friend of mine, a German guy who knew a lot about boats and I would bring him with me on my delivery’s all over the world. I am looking forward to seeing what happens next, keep up the enthusiasm, its what makes your channel , in my eyes

[@stevensims3342]

Why don't you make a channel to share your sea stories?

[@dubdoodle7191]

How many of your routes included China White ?

[@YoreHistory]

Never too late to start KZbin...I am 52 now and started seriously just 4 years ago.

[@travel8033]

Share your stories on KZbin, I would love to hear them, as would most most people, please do it.

[@travel8033]

You are still young,,,,, go for it,,, start your own channel,,, its easy peasy and the only hard part is interesting content and you have tons of it, original. good luck

[@willberk2920]

Your parents have to be the proudest people in the world, to have such a tenacious, go-getter of a son. You are an inspiration, and I am really enjoying this adventure with you. I pray you all the best in life.

[@tbranch227]

Josh is about to become family LOL... Kudos to Josh for giving our man, Gus, a hand. It means the world to have that extra set of hands!

[@lakeseminole]

As a senior, I'm glad to see young people living a purposeful life! These memories will last you a life time and the strong bond of forming male relationships are critical for men.

[@lee-tx5mw]

absolutely hes got some brilliant friends

[@amandabortello505]

Absolutely, well said.

[@glennhand2593]

Gus is an old soul man. This kid is brilliant.

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

​@glennhand2593 This boat is 45 years old. It's absolute scrap!! The only good thing would be videos showing how he breaks it up and parts it out.

[@BillyJoeJimBob28]

​​@@PreservationEnthusiastif you're so g.d damn knowledgeable on old aluminum boats why don't you go help Gus survey the hull and help him with his boat instead of sitting at your puter and lambasting Gus & his chanel? Don't be such a downer man! 😎

[@keeperlit.leterrip7722]

At one time i had never driven anything bigger than 25ft. Then one day I was assigned the task to bring a 62ft wooden stephens to dry dock and back. It was a bit nerve wrecking, but in the end I docked it all by myself without any assistance. Didn't even touch the dock and I had to jump off the boat while it sat untied to tie it off myself. I was quite proud since I never driven anything so big before.

[@WhenPushComeToShove]

You docked that thing like a CHAMP BRO! I was on the edge of my seat!

[@way2manyhobbies]

Oh yeah. You did it. I'm the guy who met you in Hamilton Marine store. My boat is Legacy right next to the fuel sign at Sunset Marina. I'd say stop by whwn you have a spare minute but i dont think you will until 2026! 😂

[@KiegKillsReality]

That thing is UNREAL. Its like a floating apartment!! SO COOL!! YOU GOT ME HYPED TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS DUDE!!!

[@dabneyoffermein595]

It's got its own sewage system. It's a floating city.

[@johngeleski1996]

Gus, Thank you for sharing your experiences and allowing us to come along. CHEERS!!!

[@bengone3349]

Gus, You have impressed me to no end. I'm 77, do all my own work on my '67 Vette for the last 50 years by learning as I go, just like you. You did so well on your last two boats, you'll do the same on this one. Although it is quite a handful, I think you get a live aboard member to help.

[@ivangutowski]

This is frigging awesome ! The size of everything inside, the build quality. The level of knowledge you must have to take on a project this size is nuts. Absolutely incredible !

[@andrewmoore3491]

This kid is like energizer bunny. And that’s a compliment.

[@Chereese0808]

A intelligent one at that.

[@markbond6196]

I think you kid when you say "in too deep". Your well researched and motivated. I was going to mention a few things about the Detroit two stroke engines and to not use modern day engine oil because of the additives, but you already knew to use straight 40 weight. They are bulletproof and easy and inexpensive to rebuild and work on. And you eased it in and out of that slip like a knife through warm butter. This will be a fun watch. Congrats.

[@wheetcracker]

im 3 years old and usually spend my time with colors and shapes, but this channel made me like boats too

[@johnwheeler1549]

Gus, I am so impressed with your knowledge, skills and positivity. Good people surround themselves with good people. I stumbled on your Bella build and have been hooked ever since. Keep up the amazing videos.

[@GWBergen61]

Gus you may well be a lunatic but you’re my kind of lunatic love this new boat and look forward to how in too deep you get. 🇨🇦👍

[@andrew2677]

As a former surface warfare officer, I would feel so much better if you wore hearing protection when you went into the engine room while the engines/generators were running. Hearing loss is no joke.

[@obamabigears734]

WHAT?????

[@ThePinkPanth3r]

​@@obamabigears734 HEARING LOSS IS NO JOKE!!! 🙉

[@obamabigears734]

@@ThePinkPanth3r 😂

[@onlyyou7171]

Good call. I was a fresh air but did a lot of time with the bilge rats. Those Sprucan turbines got pretty loud during fire drills.😂 Lesson learned, and now the ringing never stops.

[@legionx4046]

@@ThePinkPanth3rwHAT???!?!?!?!

[@bernardmanson4913]

Congratulations to you Brother and your skills are 200 years ahead of your time.

[@apolloace3118]

I know you read this in here often, maybe it even gets old but I'm 52 years old and live vicariously through your videos (love these long ones BTW). You are such an inspirational and smart young man and your parents must be so proud. As the late Casey Kasem used to say "keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars". I also hope you still talk to Cam ands he's doing alright. Never stop chasing those sunsets.

[@randyneilson7465]

Man, I'll bet the former owner is sooo happy!

[@kenc9236]

"At least I can say I did it." Love your positive attitude. Bravo!

[@roadboat9216]

OK damnit. You got me hooked. I subscribed. Great job! Im a 100 ton Master. Biggest vessel I captained was a 105’ 300 passenger ferry. You did a GREAT job. As I watched you maneuver out and in. Im going “yup. Little. Fwd on the stb. Ha ha. And all the Mechanical to do. Wonderful skills. Captain and engineer. Heck, i loved you albin. Nice boats. Broward. Yes. I was raised on the water about 5 blocks from the Broward Yard on the New River. I remember big wooden minesweeper navigatings the NR with lots of challenge. What a beauty. Wow. Love her. Really sweet!! Thanks for the video.

[@roadboat9216]

OK damnit. You got me hooked. I subscribed. Great job! Im a 100 ton Master. Biggest vessel I captained was a 105’ 300 passenger ferry. You did a GREAT job. As I watched you maneuver out and in. Im going “yup. Little. Fwd on the stb. Ha ha. And all the Mechanical to do. Wonderful skills. Captain and engineer. Heck, i loved your albin. Nice boats. Broward. Yes. I was raised on the water about 5 blocks from the Broward Yard on the New River. I remember big wooden minesweeper navigatings the NR with lots of challenge. What a beauty. Wow. Love her. Really sweet!! Thanks for the video.

[@greenfeilds...1]

Man what a boat. It needs someone like you thats brave enough to bring her back to life. Cant wait to see the haul out.

[@rdh2059]

20 years ago I picked up a long range cruiser that was perfect for the waters of the pacific northwest. This one had been damaged in one of the big lakes down in Nevada, then baked in the desert for 20 years, then brought back up to Tacoma, WA and left with the drain plugs in it where it filled with water and was rotting out from the inside. The hull was fiberglass and I ended up carefully tearing it apart down to the hull, then using the parts as templates and remade it with teak plywood and Mohogany. Took 5 years, but was a great learning experience. There is an old saying about boats - "A boat is a hole in the water that you fill with money." That is absolutely true! If you use the boat nearly constantly, the cost/benefit will probably be high. If you rebuild it, then leave it on the trailer or "on the hard", it will deteriorate, causing you constant maintenance for no benefit... Literally dedicate your near future to enjoying the boat, orient most of your recreation time to the boat life, then when you are done with it, don't get sentimental, but sell it immediately. IF you don't, it will deteriorate and will require a huge amount of work to get it in any form good enough to sell, or will need to be sold at a serious financial loss... Yes, I'm speaking from experience...

[@billienomates1606]

I feel the old girl is pleased that you have chosen her, looking forward to the work to be done.

[@BajaGirl302]

My daughter lives in Port Charlotte Florida! How cool! I stayed with from July 2023, until June 2024. I love Florida, and will return. Spending the summer with my oldest daughter in Illinois, where I was born and raised until 2018. Many happy safe adventures to you!

[@bmores0nly]

SW Florida, specifically Port Charlotte / Englewood is absolutely gorgeous all around! My late father lived in Englewood for about 20 years. I visited often and one day will move there from mi hometown of Baltimore Maryland.

[@richardrada8108]

Hi, I also live in Maine and purchased 2 yachts in Ft Lauderdale area and motored to Maine. One was a 1973 Matthews 56’ with twin DD871TI. I believe that was the designation, turbo and supercharger. Yes, 1 gallon every morning in each engine. I cruised a bit more than twice the speed I see you doing. Say 13kts or so. 23days to get to Portsmouth NH. Burning about 300 gallons a day. I can really relate to your trip! The Matthews didn’t have a bow thruster and was very challenging to operate. I have 3 daughters on board and they pretty much operated the boat on daily basis and I was either fixing things or cleaning. As I had never operated a boat like this it was a serious learning curve. I could share about 2 days of insane stories with you. Best of luck. Rick

[@unamitrailroad8408]

Good job!!! Follow your dreams. 20 years ago I did the same thing, 48' Pacemaker Sportfisher a complete wreck. After 2 years of working every weekend I finally made her seaworthy. I wish I was younger because I would step up to a 70 footer just like you. Good luck and never give up!!!

[@SunRabbit]

It has been written that youth is wasted on the young, but I'd say you're making optimal use of your youthful energy and enthusiasm. As someone from a tiny landlocked country who realises that 75% of Earth is covered in ocean I'm amazed at your courage in undertaking this project. Thanks for doing what you're doing. I've done similar things as you, only with land-based things like apartment buildings.

[@davevisuals]

Happy for this guy! I have a small 19 foot bowrider with small issues, but I don’t know anything about boat mechanics. Hopefully I can be lucky to meet a nice and knowledgeable guy like this someday soon.

[@ajvc2233]

This was one of the best KZbin videos I’ve ever seen. I’ve rented small boats plenty of times and use to live on a carrier back in my navy days. Never been on a yacht but was super entertained and interested the whole video. Well done!

[@byron561]

CONGRATS Gus!!! Been watching your videos and really enjoying watching your progress and enthusiasm. I did the exact same stuff when I was your age! Started with a 1959 Chris Craft 35ft Constellation wooden boat with gas engines right out of school because I had a yacht desire but a dinghy budget, so I bought a wooden "yacht" with my dinghy budget, and started fixing boats up and selling at a profit ofer 20+ years to work my way up to my dream boat whish we are still cruising on. My first "real" boat was a 1969 36ft Hatteras, then a 1967 41ft Hatteras, then a Hatteras 58ft Yachtfish (same as your 53 but the cockpit version) that I fully restored. I got married on the flybridge of an old Broward in the Bahamas that belonged to a family member in the 1990's! I was never brave enough to buy an aluminum boat, too scared of maintaining the corrosion and paint blisters that show up every few years no matter how good your paint prep is, so I sincerely wish you the very best of luck with that. ALL my previous Hatteras had Detroit Diesels! They will run and get you home with 27 different things wrong with them as long as they stay running cool, have oil in them and have a good supply of semi-clean fuel. A couple of points about Detroits: a good compression test is if they smoke on cold startup. If they don't blue smoke on cold start, compression is good!! A little white smoke is okay until they warm up. Black smoke not under heavy load can be a stuck injector. Detroits pull WAY more fuel than they burn so if they pull 4 gallons, they will burn 1 and return 3 gallons so remember that when moving your tank supply and return valves. This means you can use the engines as a transfer pump easily as well! Arguably the most important thing I have learned from buying old boats that have been sitting is PLEASE IMMEDIATELY change the raw water impellers and both primary AND secondary fuel filters on BOTH engines and BOTH generators before you take a trip! If you have time, it is best to have all the heat exchangers cleaned and tested as well. I have bought and sold many old boats that have been sitting and impellers and all fuel filters are an ABSOLUTE MUST! Buy a case of Racor 1000 series for the mains and a case of (probably) Racor 500's for the gens. Hopefully you won't need them, but this is a must to take a trip. Diesel engine issues almost always are fuel starvation or overheating, so this bit of preventative maintenance can save you! Also, the 92 series Detroits are not nearly as tolerant of running hot like 71 series or 53 series, so be careful if your temps get above the 180-185 mark. 195 is big trouble for 92 series so keep your handy temp gun (you DO have one, right??) at the ready and use it to shoot the coolant tank and pipes, oil filters, shaft logs, gear cases, etc. during every engine room check while underway. Sorry for the long post and as a mechanic you probably know most if not all of this but this is just my $.02! GO GUS GO!!!

[@christopher3342]

Holy Sh*t you docked that Beast like it was nothing!! Absolutely incredible! You are Amazing Gus, so intelligent and fun, you can make pressure washing interesting! 😂. Keep up the great work and thank you for bringing us aboard in all your travels.

[@Mark-sp6vq]

I'm 60 and with Brian -67 and the 68 yo Aussie. Absolutely love your determination. Set up a fund, I'll help and others will too. Super excited to eatch this massive adventure.

[@djcordes4352]

Your knowledge of the yachts systems is unbelievable! You seem like a seasoned pro!

[@MakerNoKY]

Totally amazed at how you just move so easily from a 50 ft to 70 ft. Looks like that craft is the about the best condition you could expect for 50+ years. Can’t get over the interior condition.

[@evrice72]

Gus, your spirit, drive and wonder are boundless and infectious. Here’s hoping your endeavors never truly get you “in TOO deep” as we would really miss witnessing more of your adventures!

[@anthonysmalawipredators8794]

Just gotta push harder forwards!

[@14BRIANBOY]

For a young guy ... you are very knowledgeable on a wide array of systems. You're well suited for this project. 👍

[@visionofmalkav]

Crazy, I did something similar. Started with a 32' Carver Aft Cabin I got for $1,000 and fixed up for about $12,000 (over a year). Sold it for $19,000 and immediately bought a 48' 1930s commuter yacht. Fixed that for about $15,000 while sailing her. Probably my favorite boat ever. Sold that, went into a 40' 1980s sail cat. Then a 42' trawler. Then for some reason into a 68' 1950s Chriscraft motor yacht. Been ashore for a few years now and building my own home. But I'll never stop dreaming of the sea, and the closer I get to retirement the more I think about living it out on anchor. I've heard many old sailors say the same thing- once the salt is in your blood, it will never go away.

[@davidthilk6762]

You backed that beast into that slip like you've done it hundred times! Great camera work too. I think this is going to be my new favorite channel.

[@ArcticCoonass]

Gus, Allow me to Thank You "Sincerely", for allowing an old Maritime Salt like myself, to relive the adventures of my youth, working aboard different vessels throughout the Gulf Of Alaska, the North Pacific, and the Bearing Sea, in the capacity as an onboard Chef/Steward, and deckhand, doing the one thing I love most of all, which is traversing the open ocean, putting as many miles as possible on my resume, and across my very soul! You're an inspiration to me, and thousands just like me, and I "for one", feel a tremendous amount of pride, just being able to follow along in your adventures! Kudos Young Man, May You Find Calm Seas, Fair Weather, And Blessings Wherever You May Roam! God Speed Gus

[@jackshirkflyfishing]

You’re an animal. Much respect

[@ThemBrokeBoyz-215]

the way you docked that boat was incredible to watch. I have a 281 mako and i still struggle to dock it after 3 years. I start to panic and even watching you i was having a bit of a panic lol thats awesome man enjoy it!!

[@micahpaul20]

Somebody loved that boat and took great care of it. I’m normally not a fan of older boats and how they look BUT I really like the looks of your new boat. More modern than I thought it would be.

[@SuperChillTunes]

Beautiful driving backing that girl in. Damn man, that is impressive.

[@CovertRadio]

1. Diagnoses all manners of diagnostic, mechanical, electrical, and physical problems on $million dollar yacht. 2. Fixes all of it himself - with genius level knowledge! 3. USES DRY ERASER ON OWN FACE - BECAUSE THOUGHT "HE WOULD GET CLEANER" - PEELING LAYERS OF SKIN OFF! (You sir have earned my Subscription AND Like!)

[@OverAndOverAndOver]

😂😂 on god, perfect description He had oil and grime and shit on his face, he thought the magic eraser might help get it off! Clearly incredibly intelligent, he just didn't know what the magic eraser was composed of

[@jason4109]

I love the fact that you had a NAVY guy on board on your sea trials 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ezumb]

I’m hoping someday soon to be as excited about something as Gus is about his boat

[@king19edgar8]

That’s a real friend tracking you down and staying to help instead of encouraging you to mess around

[@tncpowell]

I know less than zero about boat driving, but man that reversing job was something else!

[@mango1921]

I know nothing about boating and frankly I feel I’m a little scared of the ocean but watching your attention to detail and enthusiasm is sooooo inspiring. ❤ I’m definitely subscribed and watching from now on. Even acknowledging you are in over your head and still taking it one step at a time was great to watch. Keep going!! You are inspiring more than you even know.

[@hawkdsl]

Don't knock those Detroit's. One of the single most dependable motors ever made, even though they are thirsty. 8V92 is a monster. That is a giant boat, you are definitely in to deep! Major score for a metal boat. Even though it's very dated looking, what a sweet live aboard.

[@CaptainKevHaurakiGulf]

He will have to tow a fuel barge

[@djpar3492]

​@CaptainKevHaurakiGulf ya think so? You know he will ruin it at 12 to 1400 rpm right???

[@Stephen-carr]

​@djpar3492 thise motors wouldn't work at 1200 to 1400 rpms. Those things like rpms. Reason everyone called them screaming demons. Old 2 stroke, run it till it sounds like she's about to scatter than go 400 more rpms lol

[@hawkdsl]

@@Stephen-carr That's right. Sweet spot for the 8V92 is 2100 RPM. I imagine the boat is set up to do about 12-15 knots at that range. Depending on tanks, he might have anywhere between 500 to 1200 nautical mile range. Current (modern) engines might add 200 to 300 more to that... However the Detroit will never have sensor/computer problems. If it has fuel and air, it will run. Deboss tried to kill one running it without water, and letting it run away. It seized up. They thought it was done. The next day the tried to start it for laughs... and it did... ran just fine. Amazing engines. They are still made for the military to this day.

[@mitsuevo8mr]

My 1996 Freightliner fld-120 is pushing 700k miles on a Detroit Series-60 12.7 still running smoothly! Detroit Diesel makes great engines!

[@rrc9199]

Had to leave a comment on this 1. Dude is amazing, busting his butt and laughing. He gets things done and what an attitude. We can all learn from this.

[@vicg5323]

I was a boat captain once, and we had LCM with Detroit Marine Diesels and they never gave me a problem. Engines always light up. Make sure they warm up before placing a load on them. Again never an issue, with proper maintenance.

[@twr41cox]

Awesome channel! Glad I found it. After spending over 20 years in the Coast Guard operating / working on boats and ships, it’s great to watch you do the work from my living room! Looking forward to more videos!

[@bentickner1]

lots of comments all over the place. Gus seems to be a very grounded and capable guy. It is very cool to see him rebuild, fix, restore these boats. Hats off to him there ar many people that just buy and use new boats. Gus is a great mechanic and troubleshooter. great job Gus!!!

[@tlew-xi2qg]

Gus, it's refreshing to see a young man exude such positivity, gumption, resilience, good manners and bravery! You must be someone's hero. You clearly have grit and aren't a stranger to hard work nor afraid of it, which is rare these days. Your smile and excitement are contagious! I was just about to give up watching sailing/ boating videos on account that they seem to be more about fantasy .... paired with the token girlfriend using what I consider less than respectful publication of themselves. Thank you for allowing us to see behind the curtain....all the way behind it! I'm learning so much from your videos and though I can imagine that running a camera while crawling around a hot ,smelly, loud engine room can't be easy... the footage is appreciated. Keep up the good work, as you are most likely inspiring many young and old men and women alike, to dream big and to get in too deep once in awhile. I wish you the absolute best!

[@guiart4728]

I knew you were nuts after the first time I watched one of your videos. You are now clearly certifiable. Lots of fun for your viewers!!! Good luck!!!

[@lee-tx5mw]

i was hooked from the first bella video then i had to watch all of them .hes an inspiration

[@svantenordstrom]

Although the only boat I’ve owned was a 34’ sailboat from 1979 which I bought more or less unseen I can relate to the feeling of in to deep. I also love the feeling of discover problems and sort shit out as you go. I owned it for 4 years and I learned a ton of new stuff that I didn’t know before. I spent a lot of hours on it and some cash but I actually turned it around for a profit and it was in 50% better shape when I sold it. This shit is fun!

[@martydibergi5228]

i never ever saw a youtube video like this. thank you from all of us. Respect

[@ablinil]

If anyone can do it, it's you Captain Gus. Just relax and enjoy the process. You got this! You will need a crew. Just put the word out to you subs.

[@Reese_Young]

Hope everything goes well Gus can’t wait to see the makeover you will do to the boat. Hope ethan and Frosty V is doing good as well.

[@Chuck-qi8pw]

Hi Gus, been watching your videos off and on. Gosh, you have your hands full on this one. It’s going to be interesting to follow your progress. I love old boats that are restored. Good luck.

[@barrystoy8222]

I'm 70 my dream is to live on something like that. I just found your channel I luv it so far. Your the man . Windsor Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 watching

[@Cappa401]

For a boat of its age not too shabby , Let the journey begin , Let's Fn GO !!!

[@36thstreethero]

That was a great backing maneuver. You stayed calm, didnt waste your time with the rudder and added power where you needed it-without getting confused. Very cool.

[@zippyearth]

You got this Gus🎉🎉 you'll never have to look for work again😅 you definitely have the skills and the time and the energy and what a great inspiration🎉 living the dream❤

[@walkerhawes2200]

I just discovered your channel and I am proud to say you have a new subscriber. The way you work and carry yourself reminds me of myself and it’s refreshing to see someone else who gets so involved in their projects that they forget to do other things, like record what you’re doing! And I agree with you, there’s something about being in over your head that is just exciting and refreshing at the same time. I look forward to following your adventures in the future. Fair winds and following seas.

[@KonstantinKazakov-e2f]

"Man, that yacht is incredible. I can totally feel your excitement, and I'm so happy for you! I've always dreamed of living that kind of life too!"

[@TheSoloAsylum]

I cant believe you dropped that boat back into the slip first try in the wind. Nailed it.

[@anvorarak3384]

That was an awesome sight. I was watching it and thinking about my poor manouvering :D. I think i´ll stick to my single engined, 23ft Princess XD

[@ralphmonticello1476]

@@anvorarak3384I don’t even think he used the bow thrusters lol he’s a beast of a captain

[@lucid484]

@@ralphmonticello1476 He did , that was his left hand reaching down occasionally

[@Livinghighandwise]

Agreed. It's especially difficult and scarry in an older boat when any mechanical failure with the engines, shafts, props, or bow thrusters can mean disaster.