Is it a bad idea to buy an old steel boat?

[@davidayres6274]

I was a professional fisherman for 22 years GM Motors are great boat motors I think your boat is actually in pretty good nick and will be easy to put back into first class order . Nice thing about older boats you will learn the ins and outs and they're pretty easy to fix so generally if you have a problem out of water you should be able to fix it yourself I would recommend cleaning your fuel tank and checking that you got good fuel filters fuel contamination can be a big problem I have had to make a makeshift fuel tank to get myself home so to be able to understand how to bleed your motor is also important

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks David. I'm running the fuel tanks low at the moment as they do have good inspection / cleaning hatches. The previous owner was a full time diesel mechanic so he kept the servicing up on the engine which is good.

[@kassandraenger3267]

David Ayres woq what did you use as the tank!?! Thas awesome

[@thomassmestead6424]

I pretty much agree with the above. Boat seems in fair shape, some problems, but not overwhelming. Wouldn't kick much about taking it from Seattle to Ketchikan, after putting her up on the ways, to deal with the problems that you noted. In Summer, anyway. Queen Charlotte Sound is rather bitchy, any other season for a boat of it's size.

[@finallyflynnished5944]

@Dangar Marine Hey I was just wondering, I am from regional Vic and my partner and myself are looking for something like this,but due to some health issues we won't be able to put too much sweat equity into it, but would you recommend any places in N.S.W or Victoria where we could try and find a boat and have it fixed up without taking it too far to get fixed or paying someone to go to the boat?

[@andrewhaley5061]

I’m a marine mechanic in Massachusetts in the states been hoping you would do some videos on larger boats for a while now glad you got a bigger boat learned a lot from you already on outboards

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. I've been hoping to do some bigger boat vid for a long time too.

[@harbourdogNL]

Marine mechanic is a great trade...no shortage of work here in Newfoundland.

[@ffog461]

"Getting this boat up to scratch" & "I love when a lack of a plan comes together" Just two of the reasons I love your videos! Congrats on the new boat and I'll keep watching.

Nice little boat. I find getting deeply involved with old machines that need work, and putting them back in 100% usable condition is one of the most satisfying ways to spend my time. I'll be following her progress.

[@DangarMarine]

For sure, it is very satisfying to get things back in shape. :)

[@grey3977]

Love KZbin. I've never owned a boat, never wanted one. Now this pops up and I can't wait to watch this project. Subbed

[@MrA8888888888888888]

Have never owned a boat - don’t know a thing about boats - But can’t stop watching these videos! This new project is awesome...!

[@RiggingDoctor]

Steel rusts Aluminum disappears (electrolysis) Fiberglass delaminates Wood rots Pick the hull material based on what kind of work you feel comfortable with!

[@DangarMarine]

That's exactly my thought process too. I'm most comfortable cutting, shaping and welding steel.

[@berndschiffer364]

Try Polyethylen it is weldable

[@shawnweed265]

@@berndschiffer364 I have a Triumph 191 made out of Roplene...a great inshore/nearshore boat and tough as hell...lasts forever and no paint or hull maintenance required.

[@davidporowski9512]

Rigging Doctor Steel Reinforced Concrete?

[@heavenstomurgatroyd7033]

With cathodic protection steel lasts until you die. Aluminum is the most common metal on the surface of the Earth and cheap, hard to weld correctly. Fiberglass is for corvettes, wood is for fire places. Aluminum actually protects itself with a layer of oxidation, the pyramid on top of the Washington Monument in DC is made of Aluminum, it's doing ok. If Al gets to be next to a different metal it goes crazy. Unless u use all of one kind of metal you will have problems. All steel is easy to work with.

[@shannonoshea644]

It's gunna be a really awesome project to watch stu looking forward to it

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, I'm looking forward to it too! :)

[@harrybond007]

Seems like it's a very bad idea unless: 1 You are a very good mechanical engineer with years of ship repair experience 2 You have a shop full of tools... too may to list 3 You have a lot of time on your hands 4 You are very determined and do not give up easily 5 You are relatively fit to be able to do all the work required 6 You are more interested in repairing the boat than sailing it 7 You are slightly eccentric Having said that I have really enjoyed watching the steel boat repair videos

[@Bacnow]

8) you have deep pockets!

[@sarudi51980]

I am happy to know there are still people out there, who don't like to get stuff all coveniently assembled but rather work for himself. Calm sea will never raise good sailor

[@harrybond007]

if you watch the rest of the series and see the hell this guy goes through, it's not for most people

[@akuaku3496]

@Lteo Hrnt what the fuck dose that mean ????? He didnt even say anything wrong !?!?!?

[@mattivirta]

1; not need be engineer or somethink ,all normal men can repair one little motor and all meatl at boat can easy repair and welding and painting not need anythink special skill anywere.. 2,you not need lot tools, only all same what have ewery normal men in own garage shop. 3.sometime wintertime you need someday repair and service boat, all other 11 month can only drive and enjoy sea and travelling.4,yes ewery work need be same, 5.section 1, not neede special skill all work can make normal men eweryday easy and simple. 6,thats is bullshit, i has boatr and 11 month sailing and 1 month winterseason not sailing can repair and service next season all ready easy work, and not need newer repair and service alltime or ewery week. sometime check oil and enjoy sea. 7.not need bemillino normal and smart men have boat and enjoy sea and travelling around many place. 8,,, you not has newer be own boat and not newer has sitting in boat, i see, and not know anythink what normal men do free time hobby, reoair and paint lot many different stuff,car,boar,plane,house, all need same work and skill. not different and no hard, all work at boat,car,house repair and service have super simple easy work normal men. idiot not can do maybe you.

[@ChrisSchroth]

Congratulations on your purchase, Stu. Excited to see the project develop and evolve. Looks like a great boat to own.

[@TheRwd2]

Congrats Stu. Love it. I didn't change the name of my used boat and the engine blew on me. On the other hand I had a great fishing season, got a brand new Etec and my wife hasn't left me yet. Keep the name.

[@hookednrolling2009]

Robert Donohue love my etec I have. 08 300 etec

[@TheRwd2]

@@hookednrolling2009 2018 150. She's a beast.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Robert. I'll definitely change it though, I'm a risk taker at heart. ;)

[@seanbaldeschwiler1891]

I ran a lot of small steel tugboats with shafts similar to yours. I would advise against converting to a dripless shaft seal. They are similar to the seals you put on an outboard only a lot bigger. Once they let go, you're stuck with the same issue you have now. Buy a roll of packing and replace it when you get on the hard it will save you a lot of heartache in the long run. Do what you can to increase the size of the area underneath your shaft seal and place a bilge pump in it directly. That way you won't be filling the bilge up and you pump clean water over the side. You may have a bunch of corrosion on the prop shaft. You'll likely need to replace it. If this was a DIY boat it's probably a standard size along with the cutlass bearings. After almost 30 years you will likely need to replace them as well. I've probably done exactly this operation 20 times. After all the assistance you've given me, I'm happy to return the favor. :) Your friend is spot on about adjusting the governor. DON'T! :) Your engine sounds great. I've worked with 71's a long time. It will leak oil, they all do. Do what you can to ensure the area underneath the engine is sealed from the rest of the bilge.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Sean, great advice. Justin, a friend of mine who runs several large charter boats is going to be helping me with the packing. He told me he converted one of his boats to dripless and then the cooling pipe got blocked and the whole seal totally cooked itself. This style has it's floors but it seems less likely to have a catastrophic failure. I definitely plan to have two bilge pumps in the engine room and I really like the idea of having one below the gland to pump the water out before it becomes contaminated with oil. Under the engine I am also planning to put those oil absorbent mats.

[@seanbaldeschwiler1891]

@@DangarMarine please make sure you inspect the shaft instead of just jamming in fresh packing. It's probably very corroded and worn down. Looks like you probably have about a 50mm~65mm diameter shaft about 1.5m~2m long. It would be very helpful to determine those dimensions. Then start calling around to price one out and determine availability and lead time. You may luck out and find on on the shelf. If you can dive underneath and get a look at the cutlass bearing size that would also be helpful. Anything you can do to save time in the yard. Also figure out what you have for through hull valves and order those too. You have a lot of work ahead of you. :)

[@InTheDarknessWhereIDwell]

@@DangarMarine As Sean said, inspect the shaft, it may have leaked before and been over tightened, cutting a groove into the shaft. Also look carefully at the shaft, it may have pitting in it, usually a cause of electrolysis depending on the age of the shaft. It may not be evident upon clean up, but stainless steel doesn't show the effects of electrolysis like other metals do and not knowing the history or how often the sacrificial anodes were replaced. You might find you will need to replace the whole stuffing box. If this is your first foray into this kind of boat then do your research, where was made? Was it a commercial fishing boat? If she was a commercial fishing vessel, find out as much as you can about it. Once you have the history, approach your local trawlers or fishermans wharf and strike up a conversation. Find a "steely" like yours that is still at work would be nice, compliment them on their boat and ask about the work, season, prices etc. Also mention that you are diver and out board mechanic. You might pick up some work, some boats need props scrubbed or hull inspections around the skin fittings. All to often the older fishermen/boat owners will know a thing or two, you might be up for a new shaft, they just might know some one who has one suitable for your boat. Your prop might need tuning or replacing, they might have one suitable laying around the side of their shed at home, same as old stuffing boxes. Head down to where the fishermen slip their boats and wander around, if you see some one who might need a hand scrapping a hull or lifting some thing, just offer to help. If it's not far from home or where you work, drop in for half an hour after work and wander around, people will notice you. You might get a good feed of fresh fish, prawns or even lobster for your effort, maybe a beer or two, make some new friends and if you are a genuine person, not an obnoxious wanker, one of those old crusty fisherman will have the key to Aladdin's cave. You will not believe the shit those crusty old men hoard. I know trawler men who have spare props for boats that went to the bottom thirty years ago! And the stories they can tell. These are men who made their living on the sea. They know their boats and they know the best people to help you sort out any issues you may have. They have a wealth of knowledge that you won't find any where else. And they do hoard everything that might be useful one day. I spent a couple of years working on Trawlers both on the water and working at a hard stand slip way. I made a lot of friends and learnt so much from them old salts. Many times I would be working on a private vessel, sometimes some one who just bought a little boat with big dreams, not knowing what they were getting in for, "It was a good idea at the time". My old mates would come up with a hard to source part or something that was going to cost the poor buggers a couple of grand for next to nothing. They might not think much about the "new boat" owner but deep down, they do love boats like yours and they want the boat to have the best chance of staying afloat and working properly. And put a bilge alarm in too. A bilge alarm is just a float switch set higher than the bilge pump level, hook it up to a buzzer with a warning light on the console and a strobe light in the wheel house. This is an absolute must have unit. I know of several occasions where that bilge alarm has alerted crews to a problem, especially after being on the hard stand. Stuffing boxes are supposed to leak, not as much as yours is, but a drip every minute is considered okay. It's in the "Goldilock's Zone" Not too tight, not to loose. And yes, you have some work ahead of you. Good luck.

[@3DPDK]

Regardless of how you address the packing gland, unless you go with the dripless, you will always have (and want) a drip of water coming from the gland. I believe what Sean Baldeschwiler is suggesting by increasing the area around the shaft is to build a simple steel box, *a reservoir* , below, even surrounding the gland, and put a pump and float switch in the reservoir. Use the thwart-ship ribs as guide and support for the box sides. A hinged steel plate can be used to cover the box and gland and contain any splash from the rotating shaft. If you have no water leaks in the hull, keel cooler (if you have one) or motor fittings, this will eliminate all water in the bilge and no worries of pumping oil overboard from the Detroit .

[@tamaralee4108]

One shaft seal to consider is called the Johnson Air Seal stuffing box. It includes an inflatable seal ring aft of the actual shaft seal. If the seal fails, with the shaft stationary, the air seal can be inflated to provide a a seal on the shaft, so the actual running shaft seal can be replaced without leakage. Greg

[@robertstark9454]

The omly thing thecshaft needs is some new packing. Dig out the old. Cut new rings and stuff. Remember to stagger the ends, and tighten. Probably will have to retighten after a few hours of operation.

[@duradim1]

Nice boat. As far as the leak is concerned, drill a hole in the bottom of the boat and let the water drain out. Smart, ain't I!

[@jameshoiby]

That actually works if you drill it at the bottom of the transom! (As long as you never, ever stop moving at high speed...)

[@heathschwab]

@@jameshoiby lol

[@heathschwab]

Lol yea lol

[@sharronmcwilson5130]

What kind of paint do you use on a steel boat

[@thomasautengruber8369]

James Hoiby on a planing boat yes, the hole has to be above the water when planing. Can’t do that with a displacement hull.

[@Jonoes292]

Hey there Stu, what a fantastic project you have started on. I look forward to the next installment. You have picked up some great advice on the comments too. Love to Dangar Island!

[@fmxrider429]

For what it's worth Stu, I picked up a used boat with a blown engine from the original owner who was convinced she was cursed. I rebuilt the engine, renamed her with a proper renaming ceremony, and I have had excellent luck with her ever since. Really looking forward to the project.

[@ANoni-in3md]

crabtrap how much?

[@Aron-ru5zk]

fmxrider429 did you get a decent discount because it was “cursed”?

[@bizzybugseverywhere7801]

whats the ceremony

[@adolfoabhurtadoc6106]

Boat master! has you seen this video lately? it´s quite funny to contrast the plan changes that has been since you did this video up to the all new steel trawler rust free, engine out, rudder out, prop shaft also out etc. 3 months of work untill now, and from rust boat to a healthy steel trawler. Congratulations for you good job!!

[@jenbill]

Never had a boat only actually been on one a few times on deep sea fishing trips Monterey California but can't stop watching these videos always find it interesting when looking at some of the old boats anchored at the marina and what kind of story it has to tell

[@DangarMarine]

It's always interesting to look at those old boats an imagine what their lives have been like.

[@deanfulford69]

You can't beat the old 2-stroke Detroit diesels I have a 1271 Detroit in my 70-foot shrimp trawler tough as nails

[@DangarMarine]

1271, now we're talking! :)

[@mrfrog3350]

@@DangarMarine My 9th grade school was right next to a Detroit Diesel plant in Detroit, used to hear Detroits all the time. We called the 12v71 the Buzzin' Dozen.

[@anttiroppola4414]

Screaming Jimmy! DeBoss Garage just put up a teardown video of a 16v71. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKO3XnWXm7Zgm8k

[@deanfulford69]

@@anttiroppola4414 yeah I already watched it good shit👌

[@bullsnutsoz]

Yes we had them on a oil rig; roar like bulls but very hard to kill!

[@alistairtatton7106]

Just over 18 months into a TOTAL rebuild of a 30yr old, steel, 8.8m ex-commercial longliner. Basically stripped her down to the bare hull, new cab and engine. Now well into putting things back ! Can’t wait to watch your progress.... the more you dig, the more you find !

[@DangarMarine]

Oh yes, it is always scary to go digging and it sounds like our boats are about the same age.

[@alistairtatton7106]

Dangar Marine just seen the second episode, looking familiar though mine had been ‘dinked’ many times. Ended up having to replace the cabin deck plates and structure as water had run in over the yrs and rotted it out.

[@AR1G3]

Didn't expect this, but really nice project! It's a dream of me to have a similar boat one day. Something heavier that can deal with rougher seas than small speedboats.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, small speed boats really do have their limitations with regards to places they can go safely and spending the night onboard when they get there.

[@salahad-din4114]

Before the military I started off painting ships, last two were flat bottom running between Scotland and Holland. We used to crane a compressor into the hold for the needle gun to remove the rust, red oxide everything after welding if needed then underseal and repaint absolutely everything. Being in Scotland the winter months were absolutely horrible to work in when we could. Sounds daft now I'm 50 but I miss working on the ships. Just cleared your head and got on with it. Would definitely loved your weather to work on ships. I'll definitely be watching to see how things go. Been thinking of picking up a small yacht to play with myself. Weekends on the water would be great. Thanks for posting these

[@mytube001]

Looking back at this now two years later, and what progress you've made!

[@DangarMarine]

It's funny, it doesn't feel like much in some ways but it has come a long way.

[@skippyone2769]

It has provided a lot of people with entertainment and not to inconsiderable knowledge too.

[@mossturn01]

Love the video. I bought a 1946 ex Thames tug. It needed way more work than yours. I'm about halfway through having repaired the prop shaft that had been cut by thieves stealing the prop, made and replaced the stern tube, made new centre bearing, replaced engine and gearbox and rebuilt and extended the wheelhouse and extended engine room roof back to original. It's been hard work and there's a lot left to do but I'm still glad I bought it. Regards, Ian.

[@StemtoSternSailing]

Congratulations on your new boat,,,,, I guess I'm not The only one who has bought a boat that makes a great KZbin project. I'm looking forward to next episode.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Unless you have loads of cash I think every boat purchase ends up being a project. ;)

[@StemtoSternSailing]

@@DangarMarine that sure is true.... With all the work you've planned to get done I guess you won't publish any new books in the near future.... But we can wait. Best of luck in 2019 !

[@thilltony3362]

Stu, Congrats on the new boat! Looks like it's worth putting some time into. Great thing about a steel boat, is you can always cut and weld, if you need to repair or modify. Again, congratulations!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Tony. The ability to cut and weld steel and have it be as strong as the original plate is one of the things that made me happy to take a gamble on this boat.

[@bobbuilder5362]

30 ft steel boat is a perfect choice for the Green Machine Tender.

[@dwanyedurham8701]

I request a free information package from your website so please send me one sign dwayne a Durham at/14162 nd st winhropharbor I'll 60096

[@dean_murray]

Awesome. No one I would rather watch restore a boat! Also diving over fishing! You're a man with your priorities straight!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Dean! I do prefer diving with fish than catching them. :)

[@AD-xt9og]

There is a flap in the intake just before the blower. Make sure that works, test it. It may have a solenoid on it with a switch labeled emergence shut down. Or a cable going from there to the cabin labeled the same. There is ways this engine can go full fuel and the only way to stop it is to shut off the air intake. If you do have to use this and it drops rpm but still does not stop, turn the fuel off at the fuel filter. And block the air intake with block of wood, do not use a rag it will suck that in. Do not let anybody work on the governor till this is tested this is when most engine run a ways happen.

[@DangarMarine]

Great advice, thank you!

[@waynep343]

@@DangarMarine i have actually had that happen with a 6-71 on my friends boat. looking at the flat side of the engine and wondering if the rods come out the side of the block will go thru the hull planking and sink the boat.. its happened before. it was like a top fuel dragster motor running full throttle .. so lucky it the transmission was in neutral. or we would have been going 50 knots in a 104 foot wooden boat. this is the same hull as ours was. i.imgur.com/14bDch2.jpg but it looked more like this in its retirement. i.imgur.com/eZ6sqsI.jpg

[@BAZZAROU812]

Good idea.. 👌

[@jeandrawe7215]

wayne p q

[@jeandrawe7215]

wayne part A

[@inthewoods5640]

I’m pumped for you with this huge ass boat ! Can’t wait for all the new videos with her. Cheers mate!

[@officialgearhead6736]

This looks like a really cool boat with awesome future content. Thanks again for the vids Stu

[@timmitchell8081]

We use needle guns and norton rapid strip discs on a 7 inch air grinder at work to deal with rust. Seems to work pretty well. Looking forward to seeing this project.

[@flugschulerfluglehrer]

“I love it when a lack of plan comes together” 😂 😆 😝 😂

[@krisanderson997]

That is a great boat! I think it’s very cool. It really looks like it’s in decent shape. Once you get all the maintenance caught up it’ll be a dream. I bet it’s as tough as a tank and scoffs at rough weather. Great choice Stu! Knowing your skill she’ll be bulletproof by the end of summer. That boat is going to make your job on the island much easier, and keep your fun meter pegged when not working! Very happy for you, Stu!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Kris. I think the boat has good bones so should be well worth putting the effort into. I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

[@lengerer]

I don’t even like boats but I still want to follow this 🤔

[@ablejohnson738]

Keep watching, next thing you know you might become a boat owner. There is nothing better than the feeling of being out boating around.

[@giovannijoseph9580]

Great! Looking forward to more. I have less apprehension about buying used, and restoring, watching just a few items be addressed easily. Thanks much

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, it has been a very satisfying project so far. I'm no shipwright but it is all doable. :)

[@richb313]

For your idle problem be sure to check / change your fuel filters first. Detroit diesels use a common rail fuel system supplied by the fuel pump. The injectors are driven by the cam. If there is sufficient fuel pressure and fuel in the fuel rail there should not be a problem with the idle.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks for that, will definitely start with the basics and go through everything.

[@martyspargur5281]

@@DangarMarine the injectors are the HP pump. Ask your mechanic if you are using the optimum injectors (N55, N70 etc).

[@HughJazz69696]

Oi Stu......great project, can't wait to see all the gremlins you uncover and how to fix them. You deff inspire lots of us to tackle work on our own boats. Thank you for all the great content, please keep it coming.

[@tzepp27]

Very Cool, Im glad to see larger boat on your channel.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@jimyoung5984]

Well now I’m probably just like thousands of your other faithful followers in that were so happy to see you obtain a great little steel trawler type boat and I have to say you seem to be a hard worker, God’s knows that after 2 years ( I think ,from what I understand that’s the correct time factor) of your focused hard work that you deserve this little gem. Good for you Stu . Over the years I have learned a lot from you as I watch and observed you working on the Evinrude motors, thank you. For now though I am happy to see you on a new adventure with Renko.I know their are still a lot of projects to do and I just love the look/lines on Renko but after all your hard work I sure hope( I’m trying to say this in a respectful way as I have a lot of respect for you as a calm smart person) you get her cleaned up of all that junk in the cockpit and cabin areas and make her pleasing for us loyal followers to look at as we follow your interesting adventures , lm sure your many visitors and yourself will reap the benefits of such a change also. Good luck Stu with your new boat and please continue to share your vast knowledge with us as your to the point presentations are the best around. Regards Jim from Halifax Nova Scotia.

[@Charlie-wq1ce]

I love your sarcastic humour. "It used to be made of steel, now its made of rust!" Lol!!!!

[@paulg9314]

Maaaaate! Congratulations! What a great boat! Many adventures ahead. It must be very satisfying to know that every ounce of work you put into it goes straight onto your bottom line as a positive. Well done and good luck with it all.

[@richardcranium5839]

driptroits were always good runners but fuel hogs. if the governors are set correctly you can rip the engines apart and put them together and they will run just fine. i expect that someone set that with the throttle linkage installed.big mistake, but if it runs ok otherwise its a small adjustment to get it right. hint set it with the boat in gear. that may be what is wrong. it may idle a hundred rpms higher in nuetral but that wont hurt nothing.

[@gsftom]

Have always been interested in taking over an older metal work boat. Will be interested to follow along and see what u do / run into on this project. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@DangarMarine]

There will be lots of work I'm sure Tom, but if you get the right boat it is all doable and well worth it in the end.

[@xsbuilder1]

You mentioned rust several times but I didn't see any on that boat. In fact, compared to some really rusty steel hulls I've been on, that one looks pretty darned clean.

[@donchristie420]

Some was on the deck

[@jazldazl9193]

Don;t worry ..if it's old it will have plenty (most of it hidden)

[@Fireship1]

Fantastic Stu! That’s a great looking boat with lots of potential. Really looking forward to all the future videos showing your progress with her! Congratulations!

[@alexmurray5774]

I'm watching this video now having watched the entire series of videos over the journey...it's interesting to look back at this video and how easy it is to list through the jobs that need doing and how long you think it will take and how long it actually takes...your series has been such a good reference for anyone looking to take on a boat restoration and the reality of how much work is involved 👍

[@DangarMarine]

I really consider this project a cautionary tale. ;)

[@alexmurray5774]

@@DangarMarine hahaha, yes, I'm in the process of sourcing a boat, and trust me, I've watched your video you did about tips on buying a boat, and I could see your face and hear your voice when I had travelled interstate to look at a boat recently, clearly saying " don't be afraid to walk away from a boat that has issues". Those words have already saved me from making a big mistake 👍😂

[@coopw101]

Cool boat dude. Peace and be safe out there .

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Coop!

[@mabehalzuqyadeek]

The closed captioning begins this video: "hey there dingus." Nice, Lol

[@paulzent3646]

Good luck Stu, I enjoy your videos and learn a lot too! Retired bus mechanic, that is a great engine, parts available everywhere, and it will run forever.

[@harborcbs]

I'm sure you probably already know this but Stuffing boxes / packing glands, which ever you prefer to call it will always be trouble, You probably have to open it up and pull out all the old stuffing and add a few new rings. we always used the wax coated military surplus stuff but if maintained properly it will just drip slowly to keep the shaft cool. every trip, a few turns on the nuts and it will return to a slow drip! my opinion, change it to dripless shaft logs. good luck.

[@DangarMarine]

Hey mate, I have been looking into a dripless conversion, but I'm a little worried about how little room there is between the gearbox and the bulkhead. If I can't get anything to fit I'll definitely disassemble, clean and repack this one before putting it back in the water.

[@dconel]

Hey, for what's it worth: my experiences with these kind of seals are pretty good. No leaking in years in neither of the boats. Also in our case it's not necessary to tighten the gland frequently. We do fill the shafttube with grease though. Sorry for my bad English ;) Best regards, Dirk

[@thilltony3362]

Fresh packing and lots of grease, and it will be fine. Put in more packing than you think, as it compresses. That's why the bolts are so long. Grease it well, and it will only drip here and there. I like the idea of making a mini-bilge under it. Great idea.

[@nickgillon2625]

Wow Stu ! Absolutely love the idea of the new restoration project . Looking forward to it mate. Love all of your clips , they keep me interested and looking forward to the next addition .

[@dwpetty3723]

Nice, looking forward to the videos

[@PittwaterMowingAustralia]

Looks like a fine vessel Stu. Looking forward to future vids of you working on her

[@TheGeordietheWitchandtheWench]

We just bought a really old wooden boat and sailed it half way around the world, we are on our way to sail the other half :-)

[@DangarMarine]

Great to hear you are getting out there and have a great adventure. Safe travels! :)

[@jquest43]

Dangar Marine becarefull about the hawksbury river monsters. They plucked a cop right off the stern during a party.

[@davidblalock9945]

Steel I know, steel i understand, steel I can weld in replacement plating and zinks.

[@librulcunspirisy]

@HappyandAtheist with steel you wouldn't have had it.

[@librulcunspirisy]

@HappyandAtheist cool, I'm a commercial fisherman from Alaska, also an atheist and reasonably happy. Yup, lots of chipping, grinding and painting but steel for a reason.

[@peterdubyoski4622]

Had to go back and check this out

[@poplharris]

This is the one that got me started watching your channel. I use to think it would be cool live on a boat like that. Still do I think

[@harrydwyer]

Yes, the black and white machine! Can't wait to see this get the full Stu treatment.

[@georgesherfick2444]

Well its about a year down the line and im wondering how you feel about it now. Seems like a big job

[@DangarMarine]

I'm going to do video on exactly that soon!

[@peterrobins3708]

Glad I found this video. Bucket list is buying a boat with a large deck, maybe retired cray boat or the like...enough room for hammock, sofa, BBQ, beer fridge, big screen TV and rod holder, because... Just because :-) Keep on keeping on, I'll keep watching for inspiration :-)

[@elizabethusilton2528]

First thing I would do before running it again is double clamp the wet exhaust

[@elizabethusilton2528]

USA yes do not know about other countries

[@bonzokaye]

Looking forward to the video called “was it worth it buying a steel boat” I personally have enjoyed the journey however I get to go home have a sleep forget about it until I get the prompt to come and look at the next vid, I admire your resilience and positive attitude hard working ethic and how you leave no stone unturned kudos to you m8. I wish there was a way we could throw ya a couple bucks to keep you fed during the restoration

[@DangarMarine]

Hey mate, I'll definitely be doing a bookend video to this one. There is a PayPal link on the channel page. :)

[@rhiantaylor3446]

Enjoyed the video but was a bit disappointed that you didn't give any hint as to the numbers. I thought the whole premise was - is it worth buying a fixer-upper but this rather needs you to indicate how much you might have saved over buying a fully sorted boat. Just my 2 cents.

[@DangarMarine]

I will be doing a full budget down the track. Think of it more as a video series answering this question.

[@rennybarr]

New subscriber here, but have already checked out quite a few of your videos. I like the format and the very useful information. I'm looking forward to this series on the steel boat. Many thanks for the content!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@stamrly418]

Not frightened of any project are you! Looks like a solid boat. As long as the steels good any equipment can be repaired or changed. With your skills and the help from this community all your questions will be answered. Keep it up,,, there are a lot behind you. I like the way you learn by doing and give to us in each episode. Good man ....Amacf

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, I certainly have a lot to learn about this style of boat but I'm looking forward to finding out and sharing the journey with you guys. :)

[@turbostyler]

Congrats mate, I keenly look forward to what you do with this boat. I have bought an old fiberglass boat and have removed the antifoul, repainted it, and vowed never to do it again. However big steel boat + Detroit diesel has sparked my interest as a project down the track. Best of luck with it!

[@MrCalifornia1234]

She looks perfect! Just needs some paint, duct tape, and JB weld and she’ll be good to go.

[@PapaWheelie1]

MrCalifornia1234 - don’t forget flex seal

[@patriotamazon189]

How old are you?

[@tjt615]

I have 39' steel hull boat built in 1959... hull is perfect. Zero leaks. All on how well you maintain it. She " Lucy Woodstock" is well loved

[@marktracey387]

after nipping up the gland i would have put 40 pumps of the grease into it ...but i could not see a nipple

[@sharonbraselton4302]

biy gréñliñe ³9 futr ybred yaggt

[@jamesfrommanitoba6363]

She is beautiful, lots of potential, congratulations

[@tompozsonyi4278]

It’s a beautiful boat! Good luck with it!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Tom!

[@Bluenoser613]

LOL that leak didn't slow down at all.

[@pleasantlakepirate1832]

glad someone else thought that lol

[@philtripe]

looked faster to me

[@richardhowe2370]

Big or small, I like seeing things about all boats. It helps me through the snow months.

[@Nexus-6]

"I'll tell you what I do know about the boat before we go and have a look around. So, it's a 9 meter vessel that was originally made out of steel. Now it's made out of rust." Lmao...

[@Themanoutdoors]

Great to see a new project, looking forward to the update videos and learning more from you. Thank you, keep it up!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@mrsuarez430]

Oh btw great get I'd be stoked that boat has so much room for activities lol

[@SailingZatara]

Manny Suarez I’m literally laughing out loud! Did we just become best friends?

[@boofert.washington2499]

@@SailingZatara yup! Wanna do karate in the basement?!

[@motorv8N]

Terrific Stu! Looking forward to lots of interesting videos on this new project. Love her lines and of course looks nice and heavily built. Combined work boat and pleasure cruiser is a great mix! A couple initial thoughts. Engine injectors - maybe a place to investigate? Also, looks like you might have a bit of exhaust leak around the thru-hull? Be good to get that sealed if so. Great idea about cutting some boarding doors in. Might want a double-wide one somewhere in case you have to wheel larger cargo or equipment on board. Speaking of equipment, you've got lots of room on that deck for a fire/high capacity water pump. Great insurance and very helpful around the waterfront for everything from washing down decks to refloating boats. Looking forward to the voyage!

[@theodorefreeman3173]

They have not built a 4-71 Detroit in 50 years

[@mordokch]

No need to - the old ones are all still working fine :)

[@theodorefreeman3173]

@@mordokch Here is one for you. When we rebuilt these engines we would put the pistons in dry ice and the liners in a very hot oven. We would remove the liner and put in a holder and then insert the pistons and then put the liner and piston in the block. We gaped the rings on the cylinder when the were completely collapsed around the pistons.

[@Aaaaaagggghhhhhh]

Outstanding! Really looking forward to watching this one develop. Looks in good condition as well, congratulations!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Chris!

[@nathanhornaday3114]

Get it fixed up,pay 4, never work again.... rent it out?..... take people out...... have FUN!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. I'm looking into getting a survey exemption to carry four paying passengers. Could be a nice bussines!

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

Dangar Marine , if you put it into survey then someone will need to be commercially qualified , probably a coxswain tickets .

[@VenturiLife]

Really like the quality of your latest videos. Good stuff.

[@cs512tr]

lol "seagull toilet" legend

[@STEVE_M439]

That is a cool old boat. Can't wait to see it after you get it fixed up.

[@appltrt]

You're gonna need a bigger boat.

[@bengtdahlgren9733]

appltrt no

[@michaelmooney3369]

nice JAWS reference.

[@TimmmehhhPlays]

This is epic. Super keen for all the video coming from this boat!!

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

sooooo, its Oct. 18 2019, was it a bad idea yet? (been following, just curious and looking back in time sure was enlightening)

[@DangarMarine]

I probably won't think so when I catch my first big fish offshore but it sure has been expensive!

[@andrewfyakim525]

I had a Navman GPS in the late 1980's... it was one of the most intuitive GPS's I've ever owned (and I have 10 +). You simply did not need a manual or tutorial to operate it. I believe it originated in New Zealand.... cool boat!

[@DangarMarine]

Although I didn't have any charts, I used it all the way up for heading and speed, it was great. :)

[@TheGnomestead]

B - Break O - Out A - Another T - Thousand bucks

[@randomprecisionmotors3130]

GMC= Get My Checkbook

[@xXBocephusXx]

That looks like an awesome project boat Stu! I'm super excited to see more videos of it. Also, I wish I could be at the channel meetup, it sounds like fun. But my boat and I are stuck in Florida. Thanks as always for the videos!

[@steveott1884]

I'm in the Keys right now.

[@seriousviewer5528]

I'm on the Miami River, on a steel sailboat, 10 meter, built in Scotland. Are you related to some of the of the Ott family here?

[@Boeinguy]

Have it surveyed with radio sounding... to find any thin areas of the deck plating

[@ojibway3]

Good to see you and the pup.

[@leighyarnall7346]

hi stu if your looking to get larger oxy set BOC has new deals where there is no rent on cylinders any more $79 oxy & $108 acty both are full and one free fill per year on each size D & G cheers Leigh

[@lukestrugnell]

Just as i thought Dangar marine couldn't get more interesting you bring out this! Cannot wait to see the videos on this. One a week just wont cut it man :)

[@khr1379]

old steel boat = good buy old fiberglass boat = HELL NO !!

[@zukworld669]

there USED TO BE wood inside the fiberglas.....

[@mallow173]

Seagull Toilet!! Love it! This is going to be a fun series...well, easy for me to say at -10 degrees vs. 40 you're working in.

[@DangarMarine]

I hope so, I'm certainly having fun working on it already. Bit of a temperature difference!

[@mikecollins8241]

That is cool, I have no use for something that big (I'm 1200+ miles from an ocean, in any direction!) but I'm curious what something like that sells for used?

[@DangarMarine]

I got this one for $9000 Australian, less than many runabouts are sold for here.

[@mwatkins2464]

Dangar Marine what does that equal to in American money??

[@uglyduckling81]

M Watkins about 6000 freedom units

[@Dasha-pr4ct]

About 5 ounces of gold

[@otm646]

Motor if in good shape is worth at least $3000 of that.

[@BigRift]

I can't wait to follow along on this project.

[@denniscollins2032]

While on the hard replace all through holes with new hardware and packing etc. Includes depth sounders and speedometer fittings. New zinc is the icing on the cake.

[@Flair4Air]

Great project really looking forward to seeing it worked on in detail and the modifications and improvements. Thanks Stu.

[@anbaricforce3241]

I am very excited to follow along with these videos! This looks like a fantastic topic to follow further.

[@mikecarrington7096]

Can not wait for the next. Going to be very interesting !