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This boat wasn't selling on Facebook Marketplace and was headed for the scrap yard! Lucky for me I bought it right in time. This isn't just any boat, this was the first powered boat that I owned. I ended up buying it back for $600, even though it's only worth maybe $400 in scrap metal. I decided to take my wife and friends on the first ride since I've owned it again! Hopefully we don't sink it, because there are visible holes all through it.
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[@skelleytim]

I found the easiest way to search for leaks in a jon boat is to put it on a trailer and fill the boat up with water. Easier to find the wholes on the outside than inside sometimes.

[@HePornostor]

Foolproof and safe logic

[@Dan138bigd]

Cheers to having a wife this supportive of your fun endeavors. Most can only daydream her reaction.

[@Sgavell]

Then you are with the wrong one

[@AR-1996]

you are one of the luckiest men alive. beautiful supportive wife and a leaky boat collection, what more could a man need

[@patchadams4me]

"If you can't tie a knot, just tie a lot." 🤣

[@IamNotTheAnswer]

My man has some of the sickest sayings you'll never hear anymore!

[@eirhhdkshcndkfe]

Wish the older generations would invest in younger generations, like selling a scrap boat for scrap prices to help a kid out, rather than hustle him.

[@JasonFrankenstein]

For real. What a bad person that seller is... 😡

[@robertlawler1387]

Maybe other generations shouldn't expect a handout or giving something free

[@eirhhdkshcndkfe]

@@robertlawler1387 if the seller considers it scrap, he should be able to part for it for scrap price. That would have been the decent thing to do. Instead he hustled someone. I remember hearing about times when Americans wanted to help the next generation, now it's all greed.

[@preston242]

I wouldn’t have baught it for even 400 I ain’t that dumb

[@joshmartin6464]

I agree. I saw a kid about 12 years old that collects scrap for money and when I saw him passing, I stopped him and got some scrap wire and some copper I had been saving back to help him out. More adults need to be supportive of kids doing things that aren't harmful to anyone.

[@niceguybille]

The memories we keep to share with friends and family are priceless. Y’all had fun and made the trip to/from without needing rescue, 10/10. 👍

[@fvsoutherngirl]

That’s a win in my book!

[@niceguybille]

@@fvsoutherngirl every time

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

@@fvsoutherngirl Wonderful video. Luke, I remember fishing with my Dad in the 70s. rented 14&16’ jons and v hulls. Fishing northern Il, Chicagoland, Wisconsin, upper peninsula Michigan, bull schoals Ark. Lots of good fishing memories with my Dad. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and a can of pop for lunch. Beautiful northern Wisconsin sunsets with my Dad. 9:30/10pm still light enough to make it back to the bank. I found some reciepts after my Dad had passed away- $12.50 a day rental, including 2 cushions, oars, and anchor ( coffee can with cement). I remember lots of Monarks and 60s Searays. ....now I’m planning on buying an old Monark to use and remember all the good times out fishing. Around 2005, I put my Dad on huge bluegills, 8 1/2” and 12” perch. He caught the largest perch, 12 1/2”. God bless you, Luke. You got me through some rough times working as a carpenter. Your work ethic really encouraged me this summer. Some day I hope to meet you. Jim

[@thomas.bill92]

Man, this one had me smiling the whole time! What a great time. I just rescued a 50 year old 14' Sears flat bottom Jon boat from the woods, fought with DWR for a couple months to get it registered, managed to score a pristine 2hp Honda outboard... All in time for the winter haha! I'm looking forward to some great adventures with it.

[@ryandykenga487]

Hey man I’d love to see that thing in action! I got a 16 foot discovery that’s getting a “fresh” 1989 25 horse merc 2 stroke and hope it doesn’t leave me stranded on the Delaware river! I’ll be filming that as well!

[@thomas.bill92]

@@ryandykenga487 Heck yeah man, that sounds like a fun setup right there. I have a short on my channel of my little boat and motor, I have since rebuilt the transom and am still working out some carb issues but I think it will be perfect for exploring all the tidal creeks around me

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Game. Fisher. Nevertheless John boat biber glass

[@adamturner3594]

The photos legit remind me of my super broke but scrappy childhood. Learn how to wrench, you are going to need it in life.

[@lukehodgman]

Im 19 now and my names Luke aswell, my favorite memories were buying a 12 ft boat off of marketplace at 15 years old and building a casting decks, had many memories and more in it. Now I’m 19 and own a 16ft bass tracker completely rebuild with everything new and 2 jet skies paid for by myself, love the passion man and the story behind it.

[@ElBach1y]

Hell yeah bro. I'm 21 and I have 0 watercraft I need to lock in immediately

[@jodidavis6595]

Good on you Luke. Stay happy be well

[@pzh3334]

Man, i miss these days!!! Enjoy every minute of them kids, regardless of whatever struggles you have, these ARE the best days of your life!

[@stevecurtis4137]

You had me cracking up, when you said, "we are parking the boat up front" Lol 😂 Love your shows.

[@ceciliahughes740]

I cracked up too!😂

[@pwright01]

If you wanted to renew it you could acid wash it or power wash it, Patch the holes, and repaint if wanted

[@donthewellguy]

The guy that sold you the boat is scumbag. Using your memories against you. Karma is a bitch though and I’m sure it’ll come back around on him… But dude… Sweet boat!!! I am glad you got it back and that you’re able to enjoy it still… 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@gusmclovin3275]

Best video on the internet. This reminded me of growing up. I always had some sketchy craft made of barrels or whatever floated. Props to the wife. She's a keeper for smiling while sinking in a boat full of compost.

[@johnclayton126]

I like the content of this video. It was nice to see you all going on a little adventure. Your wife is a real trooper and always has a pleasant attitude.

[@user-yc8bi9td2n]

Lived off of Bodkin Ave through out my childhood and basically spent my summers with my friends on the Bodkin creek . We used my friends aluminum V hull just like yours. Brought back fond memories and smile on my face. Thanks for the content , keep it up.

[@martinklein3785]

This was a chuckler from start to finish. “10 out of 10, because we didn’t die” is the funniest line I’ve heard in a long time. I’m going to use it.

[@pgh1729]

No internet at 11 years old is a good thing tbh. I had amazing parents too like that, unfortunately, I was/still am a tyrant and did ANYTHING I pleased…🤷 Love your channel man, your a solid guy I can tell.

[@Ingveyisnthome]

What a great boat story I can totally relate. I remember when I had my first boat ripping down the river wherever I choose worlds away. Thanks for the memories

[@Inheinsight82]

The Sinking Feeling.🤣🤣🤣........dude, we all need friends like you. Keep doing what you're doing Luke, I'm here for it.

[@WethePeopleMK]

WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!!! I grew up in LBI NJ cruising the Barnegat Bay with my buddy in a quicksilver inflatable with a 25hp tiller motor....that was the early 90's....BEST MEMORIES!!!

[@RN67POST]

Wow, so cool you could reconnect with the old boat ! We all have memories of such! Thank for sharing was a good time for sure , best part is that you shared it with us!❤

[@JimWalkerMusic]

My first boat was a 12ft Sears Game fisher. My neighbor gave it to me when I was 11 years old (1979) living on the Manatee River in east Bradenton, FL. The very first thing caught and ate out of it was BLUE CRAB!!! Then I discovered Snook and that became my belly filling journey!!!

[@raybrdjr]

REMINDS ME OF WHEN I WAS 9 YRS OLD MY DAD GAVE ME A 14FT SEMI-V ALUMINUM FLATBOAT WITH A 15HP JOHNSON! I STILL HAVE BOTH 40 YRS LATER!!!

[@therealbeedubbs35]

First video I’ve seen of yours, came from a short that popped up on my feed. Hilarious and entertaining. Awesome friends and what a gal you have there. Don’t F it up my man. They r hard to find !

[@bourbonbarrels4085]

Luke: there holes in the boat. Phil Swift: HI Phil Swift here with flex paste!

[@cwmonzon]

I was around 14 and used to go to this lake with family and my uncle used to let me use his smaller 12 fiberglass boat with steering and dual lever controls with a 1956 evinrude 18hp man that thing flew and was such a blast

[@grimm3040]

Definitely picked the foggiest day of the year in AA county for a maiden voyage. Awesome choice Luke. Made a fantastic video.

[@Crazywarg]

With an epic night like that. The boat deserves to be restored

[@zerofox7347]

That looks like the best place to live! I love those foggy Sundays…. Except in spring and summer 😂

[@bonitabeach3127]

Your still young Luke, thanks.

[@bretts1]

Great memory for me. My dad bought a sears best, like that back in the 1970’s. He let me put the trailer together and wire the lights. Grandpa has an old 7.5 Evenrude, still have that motor. Use heavy nails to make shear pins going down the creek, setting bank poles and lines, camping. Rope pull broke, dad took to a boat shop, they had it almost all summer. Dad finally raised cane, they replace all kinds of stuff on motor. Dad showed the receipt to fix rope, heck the motor ran fine. So all new parts for cost of new pull start rope.❤

[@westmichiganfishing9613]

It's where your dreams started, for that the boat is priceless.

[@timmykellz2931]

This reminds me of my old 16 ft that had a merc 15hp o.b on it when I was 14 y.o and boy that 1st summer with it was the best summer ever thanks for the trio down memory lane

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Mini tug boat betrr onky $17000 new boat bew 15 hp Honda cabin cruser

[@lugnutt66]

You def have the right girl. Y'all are awesome together. My first boat was a 12 foot V haul. Then a 17 foot flat bottom. Then a 17 foot canoe. And then, that's it. Lol

[@sonnyOleDudesOutdoors]

Dude you are an old soul. Wish you and your lovely wife all the best and a long loving marriage. God bless you and yours.

[@bubbaluvv]

I loved watching all the shorts leading up to this

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

I'm rebuilding a Starcraft 16. I got a 30 Suzuki.But mine is a lot heavier with 3/4 plywood floors.👍

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Some has got a yanmar 27 disel outbard

[@joeythetruckguy]

I have the same boat but 14 foot. I gave $300 and have since used it 3 different seasons and on my third motor. Started with a 9.8 hp Merc and have moved up to a 20 hp Merc

[@Jackwiley63]

Good memories more to come

[@johnstickles6789]

The first boat i ever bought is still in my backyard. I've had that boat for 40 years and have had way to much fun in that little 14ft jon boat to get rid of it now. Glad to see you could get yours back and enjoy it with the new wife and old friends.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

14. Foot het boat 14 point cabjn cruser polycarbonate 4.8. 14.88 fet CA n kn crusrt

[@Spike-sk7ql]

I had one of those growing up. It had an Evinrude 7.5 on it. That boat made a lot of memories. It was such a sad day when my dad sold it. I recently found the boat. The guy repainted it the exact same way it was. Ive made a couple offers to him, but the guy is busy making memories with his son. Ive got another boat to make memories with my own family now, but id still love to have it.

[@fvsoutherngirl]

Nothing quite like the first one!

[@Spike-sk7ql]

@@fvsoutherngirl you can bet that as soon as the guy is ready to sell it, I'll be the first call he makes. I've actually made friends with the guy, and our kids play together. We hunt together, etc. Boats are good for making new friends.

[@alexsboathouse1669]

That reminds me a lot of my childhood only. We had a flat bottom wooden row boat on the Detroit river. I also cut grass to get money for the gas. Worked at the Marina during the week and the owner would let us borrow his sea king outboard motor. Great video brings back many memories

[@Jonathans_opinions]

The whole video was way better than the shorts I watched earlier! But the shorts were great also!

[@ChrisinOSMS]

The old Chevy Blazers (full size) had removable rear roof section. The TV show Rip Tide had one that went around as a convertible. The 1st Gen 4 Runners did the same.

[@user-sx1fg7lc3c]

"When I had this boat, I hit just about everything but the lottery in it " 😂😂😂😂

[@josephbonica8571]

Make sure you put a cable or a chain on that motor and attach it to the boat so you don’t lose it

[@roachlarry1488]

Bro the penny saver is how i found all kinds of good stuff. Miss that thing in my mail box every week

[@TombiggbeeLife]

Brings back soooooo many memories. My first was a boat like this one but a fisher marine 15'er. Crappy boats are the best teachers hands down! Wish I could find my old one out there somewhere.... Thumbs ups dude!

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Mastrr chef dint crap whaler 15. Beter

[@SavageNotSalvage]

“10 out of 10 because we didn’t die” lmao

[@JellyCatGaming]

Anyone in their 30's wanna scream about the kid calling himself old?? THIS IS AS GOOD IT GETS ! (When it comes to your physical form anyway) lol

[@SVFirstLight]

I'm 20 years older than Luke and when he references things from the 80's being old I have to bite my tongue

[@Robert-ui1dg]

Luke, you are absolutely a treasure. Great story. I have owned 5 boats in my life. Don't have one now, but my very first was an 8 foot row boat. A Pram that my dad and I had to put a new key on because we found it on the beach. I know all about your trashed. Dreams and have been watching you for quite some time. You're always so positive and always bring my spirits up. You have kind of brought me through some real hard times my life. I feel like I've met you and that I know you even though I'm on the other side of the United States in Washington. I know you will be on top of the world. Once your new/, old boat gets fixed. I would love to be. Able to sit down and talk with you about our mixed stories because I think kinda like you. Well, in closing, I'm not going to say good luck because you are the master of luck. Your friend Robert.

[@truckingwithnathan]

New drinking game...drink everytime luke says...BOAT....let me know the outcome🤣🤣🤣

[@nandisaand5287]

Lol "Ron Jon Surf Shop", in Cocoa, FL. Haven't thought of that place in a minute. Living in Orlando, I used to hear about them all the time on the radio.

[@phillocuson678]

Been working on the Dali these couple months . Soon I’ll meet this guy in person I hope ! 💪 killer videos my man!

[@raymondbrown940]

Such a great story. Thank you for sharing!

[@gillgetter3004]

My first boat was a ten foot Jon, leaked like crazy from the seams, I was carpenter apprentice at time and had a half of large tube of construction adhesive. Caulked seams no more leak!!

[@thomassmith8550]

Captain of your own ship. No better title

[@bwolfe2559]

I wouldn't consider that guy a friend , talk about scamming you over something he was gonna scrap, if he ever comes to buy crab off of You I'd give him a special 400% markup price

[@toddhewett1027]

One of the best days of your life!!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

That's a fine looking trailer!

[@Wyomingchippewa]

Yes it is awesome nevr will i evwr forget mine. I gave it away and i still see it occasionally

[@andrewhoggett8148]

sounds like when i go out on my boat holes patched with jb weld and I have a hi flow bilge pump looks like you had a good time on the water everyone was smiling 😁

[@gradybrowning3976]

I grew up in Florida the same way you did running the river in a jon boat at the same age! I’m in the Seafood business also and loved every minute of my Childhood!

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Buy a Hatteras Bertram Viking fishing yaght what l er cinwqwestvoarkerboiliont hiuse

[@AustinCrawleyOutdoors]

This was great!

[@johneden7975]

Yeahhhh buddy! I live ‘down up east’ in lil rhody and love this lifestyle. Make my money in 8 months and then by the 11th month the freezer is almost empty! My work boat is a little baby compared to SG and Webo but we make it happen. 🍻

[@shaneoakley8757]

Dude those old alumacraft 16 foot boats are legendary!

[@GrammelVideo]

Great video!!! Memories are the best, happy boating 🛶

[@brianmyer8094]

My dad used to tell us you can’t trust a boat that doesn’t leak a little bit.

[@MarkSc1]

She is ADORABLE

[@zeke5491]

I salute the lowbuck fishermen

[@LovingIdaho]

Well , I still got a 12 foot , 12 volt trolling motor , 9.5 gas motor , oars and trailer and more extras . I sold my 18 foot . Both sit around for 9 years because I just use my kayak . $400

[@lakentrail3277]

Your best video ever! Keep that boat forever!

[@brettcox7941]

Jon boat, tiller motor + water = FREEDOM!

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Cabin cryser ac geberayter water maker bug full tank fedime too live sbure ac in cabin

[@reginahayes3340]

You seem sooo much fun . Lindsey is sooo lucky!😊😊

[@Jeremiah90526]

Holy crap, I live in the DMV so I actually know which day you filmed this. It was absolute SOUP that day. By the by good buddy, it is an aluminum boat, made from weldable aluminum, if you can find the holes in the off season just fill them in with weld. MIG with a spool gun, low heat, and be careful, flap disk finish, and there will be no holes left.

[@georgenelson3496]

Great hat. Great podcast. Cool channel. I suspect a lot of old timers are enjoying your style. Good on ya. From MN..

[@easyhangit604]

My best friend and I had a blast with his Dad's 14' John boat 9 hp. We mounted it his schwin and pulled it to the harbor. It was better than old floating dock parts.

[@chillywilly3397]

Love you man. You have the best attitude on everything. I think Nike got their motto from you. Just do it!. You are so positive. God bless you and may all of your adventures be memorable.

[@victorremick9721]

You sure know how to pick them. Pretty cool

[@patriciadille1755]

I remember when I was a kid using a Jon boat going crabbing. That has been about 50 years ago. Congratulations on getting her.

[@whatwhat9519]

That's why you make sure you always have a bottle of moonshine and some duct tape

[@doriangamboa420]

you are a professional yapper

[@rdy4acld1]

Found an old sears row boat washed up on the marsh. Chunks missing out of it, but was basically a floating foam filled cooler. Found ourselves a 5hp sears game fisher out of an “uncles” shed. Rigged it up and ran that thing out manasquan inlet. Everyone thought we were crazy but it’s a story I’ll never forget. Some of the best times on the water I’ve had where with the cheapest/free boats 😂

[@Jevinrude_dude158]

Probably watched this a million times now

[@rockerneck]

Preach, brother.

[@natekennedy8290]

I’ve had many of these exact same type of trips good times

[@ryanAk4983]

I love talking about Pennysaver😂 when I was a kid, they used to be a section in the newspaper called under 100 bucks it was for boats cars. Four wheelers are used to buy and flip stuff out of there all the time when I was in high school.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Master chef xar furst csr cist a milion doler beep cheap stuff lsmghini. Diable

[@Blakethegoat]

I had a 12ft dinghy as a younger kid and the feeling of being super free on a boat is great 😂😂 now I have my own 12ft jon boat because my dad sold my dinghy

[@Jackwiley63]

Penny saver! Remember that from my Pittsburgh era in the 70’s.

[@ralphpratt9671]

Reminds me of my 10ft aluminum pram. 3hp Evinrude. My brother won it at a raffle in Harundale Mall. It helped that I was a runt. Never got over 118 lbs until after HS. I actually got warned about going too fast in a 6mph zone by Tidewater. My summer water gang called ourselves the Magothy Maggots. Got into an ice throwing battle with one of the guys on the pier of what used to be Town Hall Resteraunt. I didn't have the motor on securely. The motor flew off in 12ft of water. Got it out with a pair of oyster tongs a week later. After a little work - it ran. Another time, by myself near Magovista beach, one of the football team lineman (225 lbs) ran me over with his normal sized boat. Put a big dent in it and had to bail more often. And had some problems with the transom after trying to pull up one of the maggots on skis.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Mastrr chef boot 60 foot sunseker 60 oreadtore jet drive 45 moh

[@andreireal9158]

wow, same price for the same aluminum riveted boat of the same age, on another side of the ocean) bought my first aluminum boat for $600, put a 2.5 suzuki, three 6-packs of beer and went for an all day cruise with my friends) Was the best summer 2012)

[@Slithey7433]

Luke, that’s not what we call a Jon Boat. That’s a skiff. 😊

[@perpersson1072]

luke you was probley the kid who thinking wounder if moms wokpan with a 9 hp motor will work as a boat 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@j.foster1560]

Luke, you would be a good Eastern Shore man

[@joesteele5402]

First view of your stuff. What a personality! I dont know them but I love your parents.

[@saddleback4021]

If this boat can talk man… I’d be in jail 😂

[@billramsey7455]

I love that boat, and that Ford truck

[@alanduncan327]

Great video! Love your story.

[@jamessandman3708]

Ha ha ha ha ha!!!! Voyage =Ten out of ten!!! Video = Ten out of ten! Boat is a niner and Lyndsey of course is an eleven!!