I BOUGHT AN OLD BOAT FOR $1,000 | FISHING BOAT RESTORATION

Watch as I restore an old fishing boat that I bought for $1,000! See the transformation from start to finish in this boat restoration video.
This week's video has been a long time coming! Matty Ice and his dad have been working on restoring a 1974 AMF SlickCraft for the last 12 months. This video is a compilation of all the work that has been done over the last year. Their goal was to build their dream fishing boat on a budget. The vision was to create the most efficient and stable setup fishing setup for some big water. We have been able to get out and hammer some Kokanee salmon and Trout on this boat and have been blown away.
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[@drodriguez7249]

The best part of this renovation is tht you had tht quality time with your dad and family to accomplish the dream of the boat. A lot of people think tht maintaining a boat and renovation is easy but it’s not. Great make over and hands up for the finish. 👍👏🙌

[@sgray562]

Your pops helping you out with this project, just loving to be there is what I dream of as a father to a little one. I can only pray that I'm able to do the same for my boy sometime down the road. Appreciate how good you got it bro bro.

[@chrischurch4551]

Awesome. I can tell your dad is genuinely super excited.

[@himhim3344]

I did the same thing with my dad when I was 19. We went in halfs on an old 18ft Thompson for $1300. Bought it at the end September and spent the fall removing the seats/cushions, carpet, engine cover and any damaged sections of the floor. No garage so we wrapped it for winter. Spent the winter picking out and buying new seating, carpet and other supplies. My dad made a new engine cover. I was working at a lumber yard so I got a good discount on the building supplies. Come spring we started on the flooring and covered it with a layer of fiberglass. Carpet, seats, new cushions for the bow and a new piece of tempered glass for the walk through windshield. Over the years we've made other upgrades and repairs but have always split the costs 50/50. It's not always about the money. Sometimes it's about spending time with someone and them passing on their knowledge. 19 years later and he's 73 but we still use it every season.

[@timroberts69]

It's awesome to see a father and son working hard together and sharing valuable time together. What a steal for $2000. I felt bummed for you when the stern drive went.

[@gatorflea2788]

Make sure that the engine compartment exhaust fans work and let them run a minute before you start the engine ! Gas fumes RIP !

[@gethushin]

Definitely a priority thanks man!

[@timwillits3795]

Beautifully done!

[@AtomicBoyscout]

Blower needs to run for at least 4 minutes before starting.

[@avrilelight]

Wow! Amazing!

[@thomastirolflorida5363]

glad to see young people still loving the American way. Me and my dad fishing.....priceless.

[@duanet3218]

very admirable renovation and upgrade of a family memory making project of love!

[@gethushin]

Appreciate it!

[@theneck5157]

Great video !! I don’t know why it popped up on my feed but I’m glad it did .. watching a father and son enjoy time together is what we need more in America … I imagine you guys hunt together and fish but I’m sure he loved this project because you got to work hand in hand with him and he was able to see his son work like a man lol the man he created, he must be very proud … god bless and keep the videos coming … I will sub and watch your other videos …

[@michaelmarsh9100]

You all have inspired me to continue my own boat project. I have learned so much from watching this video. Thanks for the tutorials. Your family is awesome!!! Excellent job!!!

[@scottgarbs7761]

That is a remarkable restoration. Congratulations to you all.

[@beckydupree8794]

What a transformation. I really enjoyed it.

[@williamsealy8781]

I dig this. Im restoring a 1966 all Aluminum 18' cabin cruiser. It looks haggard cosmetically but i put a new Yamaha on it and it doesnt leak a drop. Fun on the water. Id put a 100+ watt solar panel between your rod holder and light bar to extend battery life.

[@danle-xp9iz]

What a beautiful job you and your family have done! Watching your videos to get some ideas for my next boat project. Thank you for your videos.

[@mikethedesertrat]

I'm about to start a complete rebuild of 21' 1975 Reinell cuddy. Thanks for sharing your journey. I plan to share mine as well.

[@christophermorath6866]

Outstanding work! You and your Dad and family are quite the talented crew. You guys had a vision and skills to make it happen. The rebirth of this boat is a thing of beauty. Tight lines!

[@gethushin]

Appreciate it man! It was definitely fun!

[@richardclark4610]

$1000 was a steal. The engine & outdrive should be worth more than that alone! Boat has LOTS of possibilities for sure.

[@Ghost_Reaper90]

Such a nice looking boat, wish we had boats like this in the UK.

[@nickanderson1794]

I like the hunting side of things more, but it's really nice to change it up and see the fishing stuff, too. Love the boat and want to see it in action.

[@jasonfisher281]

Nice work Matt! Looks like a fun project! And to work on with your dad “priceless”!

[@gethushin]

Thank you! I agree!

[@seanstephens3896]

Need to get that out here on Willard bay for some Wipers when they’re boiling. You may only hook a five pounder but they fight like they’re 20 lbs. Glad to see your vision came true and the memories can begin. Another good time would be out on Flaming Gorge hooking a kokanee salmon.

[@diceymaan]

Looks incredibly nice at the end!

[@Park-cu3fb]

Thanks for posting you guys are my favorite KZbin channel love hunting sheds and fishing

[@johnlarocco2661]

Super restoration. Good times with your Dad that will be with you a life time.

[@PalmSandsRanch]

Sweet build!! Love that you repurposed that awesome cuddy, I’ve fished a lot of Utah lakes, they are epic. Raised in Oregon fishing across the state, now live in SW Texas and have been fishing 3 times in 10 years 🥺. Pretty pathetic, I live 40 minutes from Lake Amistad and have never fished it. Your video has lit that fire under me arse! Thanks for taking us along your journey!! Rip that Lip!!

[@speerzy11]

I don't own a boat, I don't fish, but I just watched the full hour video with the KZbin recommendation, haha. Awesome work you and your Dad (and other family members) did restoring that boat. Cheers from Canada.

[@marcozrx1100]

love the area you live, looks very remote and peaceful

[@gethushin]

It really is!

[@bahamasking2063]

Y'all did a Beautiful job on restoring that boat. Really is a 2023 boat now. And that wrap is lovely.

[@sssrp80]

Those body shop skills came in handy for all that masking. I have used raptor liner in and out of some of my builds. It's awesome stuff.

[@kasnick71]

My neighbor had one in Detroit back in the 70's. I was really jealous as that is one fine boat.

[@robertlittle8672]

Love what you guys did,totally incredible, I did a similar rebuild, the only difference was,I removed the I/O completely, glassed in a plug into the transom from both sides and added an Armstrong bracket, and added a 300hp outboard,and then had room for an additional fuel tank. Just didn't want to trust the I/O offshore. Great job,you should open up your own shop!! You definitely have the skills!!!

[@gethushin]

Would love to pick your brain about the geometry and technicalities of doing the conversion. Really want to do one.

[@Theogvineofthedead]

I have no idea what a down rigger is but I'm here for it 😂

[@deborahwack-th1kd]

Looks Great. I bought a 1979 Slick in ‘79 and loved it for more than 20 yrs.

[@MrBowNaxe]

What a great build Matt, you and your dad (and others) did an amazing job. Can't wait to see some Hush fish videos in the future.

[@jimjones6960]

LOL I love doing projects with my kiddo, I would sure like to compare how many times "My Dad" is said in this video with the average project at our house!

[@mikediamond257]

Looks awesome now !

[@gethushin]

Thanks!

[@Alexey_ru]

First 1K is for a boat. Another 15-20K is for a restoration! 🫣 good job guys!

[@sebastianlohmann7544]

What a great looking boat! and nothing like a son and pop build! Makes me really miss my old boats.

[@charlesronk2989]

Very cool. Now I want to see it in action.

[@juangranados7652]

Thank you for the video. I hope you guys have a blast on this for many years to come!! God bless yall!

[@craigjones6557]

Wow what a transformation. Is a great thing working alongside your father and family, treasure those moments

[@thomasroy5833]

My buddy had exact same boat 20 years ago on Lake Superior(Duluth Mn). We did wreck diving and fishing out on Isle Royale. We trolled many many hours. I recall heavy weather and monster waves and huge lake trout! The old slick did just fine even loaded with gear and provisions for a week. Only complaint is low cabin roof. Many bumps on head(as you know). He developed outdrive problems with the OMC and couldnt find parts. He gave the boat to his nephew. Keep your eye out for another spare. He now has a c-dory with twin honda 40s. Another nice craft! You did a great restore. Enjoy.

[@Rockers1121]

Cool equipment .. cool boat. I bet you were super excited getting that gear.

[@willberk2920]

What a wonderful video, I love seeing you and your dad on this project. It is such an inspiration. This was somewhat of an emotional ride for me because I no longer have my dad. Cherish one another while you have the time, beautiful family. Thank you.

[@MrLangDog]

AMF.....Harleys, sports equipment, boats...they used to make a ton of stuff. That engine sounds like it runs great!!!!!

[@clanggedin]

Very cool restore. My father bought a cutty cab 20+ years ago and it as never touched water as he was going to restore it. He got half way and then stopped. We tried working on it years ago and he said he wanted to do it himself, but it still sits. Now that his health is failing I think he may let us finish the restore on it so we can take him and my mother out. Thanks for the inspiration from one Utahn to another.

[@soniebutangalo9774]

Great choice on the Epoch Battery those things are terrific love them

[@epochbatteries]

Let’s go !

[@Rvgoose]

Heck ya man glad to see epoch brother haha

[@Puertoricocharters]

Hands down best battery

[@aaronschneider7064]

Beautiful job on the boat build. Hope U and the family have some great times and make lots of good memories.

[@user-hx2wq7zl7c]

All that work and look at those wheels

[@flintmcmanly]

What a cool project with your pop. Those are great memories that will live forever.

[@Rvgoose]

Those EPOCH Batteries are insane I have for my trolling motor and my golf cart . Wouldn’t go anywhere else for batteries no cap

[@soniebutangalo9774]

Yes man yes they are insane rarely charge them would give up my wife before my battery

[@Puertoricocharters]

Ya I have one I highly recommend them to anyone I have had mine and I do go hard on her ngl and my epoch battery is yet to let me down

[@epochbatteries]

Glad to hear

[@epochbatteries]

@@soniebutangalo9774awesome man

[@caseycharle321]

Nice! I’ve got a ‘75 ss235 💪🏼

[@kevinjohnson7330]

Very nice restoration. On hulls like this with outdated stern drives I really like modifying them by removing the drive system, installing an outboard bracket, and cover ring to an outboard motor.

[@gethushin]

Want to do this bad. Just need someone with experience

[@paulhaldeman3309]

Fantastic project, fantastic filming and naration, what a great dad and family. I run a 17' Boston Whaler in Jordanelle, Deer Creek, Lake Powell, Utah Lake, Bear Lake, San Diego off shore etc. I had to forfit having a cuddy space but decided on Center Console. I installed the same Garmin Echo that you did in July of 2023. Its incredible. I also have a 24' Maxum open bow with a 7.4L MPI with dual counter prop Bravo 3 outdrive. In my senior age I needed something smaller. I live in South Jordan. I'll be looking for you and this amazing restored Sleekcraft and wave you down.

[@mototurkey5289]

Excellent video of a great project with family and fishing partners! We’ll done! Get some fishing content and make note of anything you’d change. Tight lines!

[@gethushin]

Great idea

[@imaner76]

I really enjoyed this. Your hard work and pacing on this video really shows. Thanks for bringing us with you!

[@jasonbishop1135]

Incredible boat build! Very impressed with the before and after. Can't wait to see it in action! 🎣

[@bradleym.2008]

Y’all killed it! One of the best boat rebuilds I’ve ever seen

[@Utherden]

Boy, you better be glad you got your daddy! Well done on the boat.

[@cliffart7398]

lookin forward to your next video of putting this boat to work.

[@stephensmith5317]

what a great find, the boat looks amazing. great videos, you have a great dad too. that loves to help.

[@jrforget]

Very inspiring! Thank you.

[@davidwills8803]

Matt, awesome boat build. You have taken an old 1000.00 boat to the Supreme level. Cudos to you and your Dad

[@Vade1313]

Turned out awesome. Nice Job!!

[@cjushka]

Well Done! Looks fantastic.

[@ericmccoy3418]

Awesome build

[@gethushin]

Thanks!

[@ReelTimeCapt]

Nice job! I charted inshore out of VB, VA for 20 years on a 23 Parker walk around that I restored and setup similar. Enjoy!

[@JMBurke]

cool rebuild. I love that you guys put the new prop on backwards and had to flip your gears to make it work. So awesome.

[@mm09291]

What a great video Matt. I like things like this. I hope to get a small boat one of theses days. Glad that you guys are putting more fishing videos out when you are not out hunting.

[@TizYaBoy]

THIS is the boat restoration video that makes me never want to buy a new boat. Helluva job y’all did on it 🤙🏻

[@baronblansit]

I would love to see some fishing videos on this boat.

[@jodyhoughton7341]

Never had a boat with down riggers. Maybe you could do a tutorial about how they work and why they are so helpful, and how they work? Great job! Beautiful!

[@aidchristensen2000]

down riggers are just strings with weights so you can troll at deeper depths without added weight. depending on the depth you add a certain weigh and your line goes through a clip at the bottom. fancy stuff

[@mwatkins2464]

@@aidchristensen2000thanks, I always wondered why they were needed. Thanks for helping me understand 🇺🇸👍🙏

[@captainwinky]

You guys all did a awesome job! Boat looks fantastic! Happy fishing!

[@rendeniz6528]

Great job

[@andyluikens8307]

Absolutely loved this video. Can’t wait to see some fishing videos with the new boat.

[@gethushin]

Lets make it happen!

[@braxtonlance8854]

Outstanding. Way cool build, probably one of my favorite videos so far. So detailed and step by step.

[@gethushin]

Appreciate this comment!

[@jeremystory6981]

😮😮😮 I've been thinking about one of those batteries

[@d.j.wagner4689]

great job guys...........

[@abidxannie4418]

I enjoyed the entire build Good work 👍

[@kellymonday6137]

Lookin sharp boys!

[@AkaSoggyBunz]

That turned out so good

[@adventuresofaboatguy]

Looks great!

[@gethushin]

Thanks!

[@Alex420DT]

Getting ready to do a similar build, won't be for fishing but rather spending time with family and just enjoying the lake. Your build turned out beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@Notsoaverage92]

Flaming gorge Kokanee!!

[@gethushin]

The best!

[@jpropst81]

Boat looks beautiful. Your 36v battery is pronounced epic at least that's what the company calls it! Keep up the great videos and we will keep watching!

[@divemaster7600]

Very nice restore and build!!!!

[@signelengis]

Nice job guys. I'd do the whole side of the boat in that topo, but I am sure that is expensive. Nice touch on the painting the sterndrive as well.

[@Eric-bh7jy]

Between that sick Mullet and the upgraded boat, the ladies don’t stand a chance.. or fish. 😂😂

[@scottytohottie1970]

Great video. I have a similar boat as you and your dad. 1988 Bayliner trophy 2459. You gave me motivation to do a lot of upgrades as you did. Would love to see some videos. Would love to see an update video of you and your dad out on the lake fishing.

[@markbradley5989]

Nice nice nice . Wow on the Transformation to an awesome fishing boat. Noticed the original OMC transom seal is still in place. Might want to think about replacing this seal at some point. When this seal fails it is never a pretty sight. Great job outfitting tackle and electronics.

[@gethushin]

Thanks for the info!

[@portugeeprepper6821]

Boat came out awesome!!

[@williampesch3538]

Love those old Slickcrafts. We still see them here in Michigan on the Great Lakes.

[@wayneguest9540]

Loved this video Matt. Please have more fishing content on this channel!

[@gethushin]

That's the plan!

[@tylerjackson1737]

It’s time for some fishing challenges “das boat 3.0” hush style!! Awesome build video and I’m looking forward to seeing some great fishing content!

[@vancejoe230]

Nicely done, Matty Ice and the gang!! Mad props from wayyy up in Northern Utah and looking forward to watching your fishing adventures sooner than later. Tight Lines!!

[@Keith.B]

Great job guys! Glad to see your dream come to life.

[@stellarcreations7378]

Super motivating! Well done🛥️

[@philcruse3244]

Big bucks!! Great sport

[@nathanrjugoz3360]

Really enjoyed this video from start to finish awesome build reconfiguring, upgrades and new features and improvements nice family participation. Thanks 😊

[@tonyhill3786]

I would rip that fur out of the cabin, get some good white marine paint and a small can of black paint, coat it white and use a small artist brush to flick the black on the white paint. It will look phenomenal, and you can even flick two three colors if you want to brighten it up a little.