Junky Raven 195 Boat Test Ride Time! SHE WATER WORTHY? - NNKH

[@richardthomas1743]

The way the engine was cranking I thought that it either had a blow head gasket or some burnt valves. It definitely is easy to replace that head gasket , the engine will run so much better when that it done. I am looking forward to seeing Jens video. Your shop is looking awesome Chris , congrats on that ! 👍🎉🎊

[@chaelodoul9401]

One thing I learned a long time ago………. NEVER invite your alcoholic buddies over when doing REAL work. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@extraglutenplz3758]

yeah this guy alex or whatever his name is......not my kinda guy

[@M.TTT.]

Lolol

[@SC2TiMeLorD]

Ya damn annoying

[@jonathanjones3527]

Should never have been given the tape measure 😅.

[@williamglaser6577]

I think it is better when you work by yourself or with Jenn. Glad your truck did not submarine this time ! LOL.

[@samvalentine3206]

That's the same dock, isn't it?

[@billdavis1730]

I knew that was your boat in the 12 year old video!! (I'm the guy who found the video) Looking forward to Jenn transforming the boat!!! Great job on the motor mount. As a doxie owner, always enjoy Gusman's antics and kudos on his new ramp. You have awesome content diversity!! Haven't found youtubers doing frequent boat "will it runs" and there are plenty of cool old derelict boats; hope to see you resurrect more of them!

[@JohnSmith-iv7xt]

I like that Jenn’s going to help restore the interior and that she’s not giving up on it. Will be watching your channel Jenn.

[@lewisfaught223]

Jenn puts up good content, just needs to post more often

[@jennifersugint]

Thanks, John and Lewis! I would like to post more. I’m still working another job so that takes up a lot of my time. Hopefully soon I can find a better balance that allows me to post more. I appreciate you both for watching Chris’s and my videos!

[@00700556]

I like the idea too but what’s the point? The boat is rotten to hell!

[@zackatron925]

@@00700556 not really. The floor can easily be re done. It floats and has decent paint

[@BLKFLYGTI]

Smog

[@tylerburns5640]

That garage is solid! That corner lift will look great, really maximize the space with that. Looking forward to seeing how it comes together

[@Good-Citizen]

Chris. Leave that Turkey home for the next video. He's kind of annoying. Liked and subscribed! ❤

[@MicroSoftner]

​@@Good-Citizen i thought he was funny, but if on every video you got a point...

[@thinking6307]

@@Good-Citizen THANKS "J" !!!! I like this channel so much...that I was loath to make any kind of criticism. But you are dead on...that guy has issues. Twos Company..Three is a Crowd...especially in this case.

[@samvalentine3206]

I tell you, Chris... whenever you post a new video, I must drop everything and make the time to view it right away. Your episodes are always so pleasing! Your method of doing things is the way I think I'd like to do it - so similar minds think alike, that sort of stuff. It's great that you can take something that's due for the crusher or junkyard and turn it into something that works again, getting some more use and usually a good time to boot! Keep 'em coming, please! Jenn, Gus and Turbo add an additional touch that's hard to beat... Definitely quality stuff!

[@tomperry1048]

... ditto, I totally agree!

[@pilgrimsgarage]

10:50…I had to tell you Chris, I was ecstatic when I saw your toolbox with my sticker on the side. Thank you for sticking that on there!

[@duncancremin1708]

Roundabout 20 minutes in, Jen’s smile says everything you need to know about where this is going. That scratches my “happy people” itch for today. There’s nothing like a boat to make your troubles go away and when you get it for a song, that’s the icing on the cake. Most people shovel money into boats faster than they can earn it, so getting one you can afford and managing to enjoy it is just the best.

[@arthurwilliams3479]

when he went "simba" with the oil on yer forehead i fell off my chair laughing

[@JohnMurphy-dw6ml]

I guarantee after you get that new garage all set up you’ll find the perfect piece of property you’ve been looking for! That’s always the way it is! You definitely need a bigger piece of property!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah I joke about that all the time with jen. Lol. That's how it goes. Maybe it's one of the reasons I'm not in a rush to get everything finished with it. I plan to keep cars stored in there one way or another

[@alan6832]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Cruisers beware; PB Blaster repels women!

[@boomer150]

You are great Chris, American dream kinda stuff going on here. None of the political nonsense, just fixing stuff, living your life. You and my dad have much in common, he is an independent Mercedes and BMW mechanic, owns and has solely operated his own shop for 35 years in Bend OR, he also loves to buy stuff second hand and fix them up. A dozen cars, 2 boats, a rhino just like yours, 3 motorcycles, 2 snowmobiles and a handful of other stuff. I originally found you when you did a fuel pump replacement on a Mercedes E320, I watched that video to do my own fuel pump in my E320. Been a fan ever since. Please keep up the good work, I personally have really enjoyed watching.

[@kyle.brandon]

“Turn on your blower” 😂 “5,000 dollar boat” this guy had some great one liners.

[@mrshiney2]

Me and my cousin 50 years ago, turning peoples throw aways into useful stuff. We are old men now but still kicking. Keep up the good work

[@halenlindberg]

Such a good time whenever you upload Chris. Nothing but respect for you and your craft. Looking forward to seeing the progression of your new shop too. Also for the record I think the long hair scruffy mechanic vibe definitely suits your style lol

[@DannebergAcres]

If only DADV would keep it shut!

[@alexkehoe9053]

I 2nd that suits him and him personality

[@hjhsdujh]

Props for the ramp

[@Scottinqc]

just found this vid, with the boat I just finished, I also had to remake the front mount, and did similar. A couple good side plates off a trailer hitch, and some 3/8 U-channel I had sitting around to have it sit on the stringers. No more wood to rot, (I redid the whole wood structure..... the floor was GONE) and the engine weight is on the "structural members". for the bilge pump, I just welded a small bracket onto the engine mount, and hose clamped the pump to it. Works as good as new, nothing to rot, and easy to service

[@madmusicman5921]

interesting that you are getting smoke from Canadian Forest fires and where I live in Canada we get smoke from American forest fires out of Washington, Idaho etc...love the lines of the boat also! Had the same 4banger in my 18'Wellcraft All American....reliable motor!

[@inMotionOutdoors]

You guys are awesome. That flirtatious bump at 29 min was classic her in love still. This video was fun and made me smile as a guy that grew up working on boats and living the lake life

[@ericescarfullery7603]

When he wiped sludge on his forehead and said Simba I died. That’s what best buds are for. 😆

[@ralphcooling7583]

Chris I know why you're taking the head gasket off the boat engine is because you're a sucker for a pretty face when Jane gives you that smile you melt and you can't do enough for a lovely lady 👌👍. Ralph

[@Johnsmusic416]

I can see that the boat videos don’t get as many views, but they are my favourite, that’s what attracted me to your videos. Hope you do more.

[@benjaminrich9396]

Some great comedy moments. Saying "China" in a Trump way, the 'smoke on the water' musical pun, etc. Good work. :)

[@paulclinton6567]

Loved the comment about needing a Tetanus shot before entering the boat... Great line from "Down Periscope" with Kelsey Grammer!

[@rogjackson]

Super cool video Chris! That drone shot of you and Jen cruising with the acoustic guitar at 27:39 is butter. Keep going!!!

[@777Timberwolf]

Thank you for the update on your new garage/work shop. as you showed us how it's done so far, you do know that later down the road that you can expand that down to almost to the end of your back yard = you'll have everything put away nice and neat (no rain, no sun damage and no snow on your stuff)

[@jskobe808]

Man, the drone shots of you cruising on the water was awesome. Great video 👍🚤

[@Yzerman1991]

it's CRAZY how you can see the yellow to orange hues in this video due to the fires in CAN. Love your videos.

[@tomdrohan3706]

The high speed boat run was impressive especially with those compression numbers. The boat is cool because it's coming along way to get good again and that's what you two do! Nice garage. TD

[@robertlacob8831]

As always Chris, I do enjoy your family videos, but honestly, Gus and Turbo are the stars here! Their playful past times together are priceless! Please fix the boat for those of us viewers that are physically/mentally challenged! That garage is awesome too.

[@davidbongiovanni6801]

Love the video it’s so awesome that you just spontaneously jump in a boat without even knowing if it’s gonna run I love it that’s what you call living life that boat is a little ball of fire. That thing moves for a little boat. Between you and Jen’s talent I guarantee you can make that boat look 100% awesome again Loving the new garage Chris looks awesome. Can’t wait to see the finished product. I hope you Jen and Gus are doing OK with the bad air quality from the fires in Canada. Stay safe keep up the good work loving the videos. Can’t wait to the next one.💪💪

[@LakeHoppers-z6y]

I just acquired this exact model from a customer. Seeing your work makes me more confident in keeping the boat and doing some work on it; although mine was parts salvaged. My ultimate goal for it will be converting the trailer into a universal one and changing the motor to an electric. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@joshuaprince898]

I'm looking forward to seeing the progression on the Raven! Also, congrats on the shop, bro! Very nice, looks well built!

[@PTRRanger951]

Boat is amazing! Nice work! If she wants to wear the whistle, put the lanyard around the shoulder of the vest. So it always stays with the vest and if you go in water it won’t come off from around the neck.

[@dentech4710]

I’m glad Jenn wants to keep the boat for now. I’ll love to see you get the engine running well and the interior fixed up. I’m in western Connecticut and the smoke was really bad….very eerie outside.

[@iufan71]

One of my new fav channels..im a boat guy...and love to see you bring old boats most people would just toss out at the dump back to life!

[@d_rock_t]

New building looks great Chris. Keep hammering out the videos. You're one of the best. 👍

[@iamgriff]

Chris, install a french drain behind the garage, backfill with gravel.

[@exploreeverything336]

I absolutely love your content. I never miss a video and I've watched all of them. I subscribed all three of your channels and they are great. This video was great. I needed a good laugh. You too are funny together. Keep up the great work

[@jennifersugint]

Thanks!!

[@tacobender7938]

I'll watch your videos, because of how you treat your dog, shows what kind of person you and the wife really are, A dog loves you more than it loves itself.

[@kerzwhile]

Absolutely hysterical! The chemistry you two have is funny a hell! Great show!! 😅 totally made my day seeing this posted!

[@wesley00042]

My grandfather had a 16.5 foot trihull ski boat with the 140hp Mercruiser. The sound of that motor sure brings back memories.

[@mikehunntt5338]

The only thing i love more than your channel is boats!

[@one567]

Okay the " Simba" thing was funny AF. Love the video man keep em comin

[@mikemorris7776]

Had the same crack. Used an 1/8 drill bit on each end of the crack. Used JB weld. Still running strong 2 years later. Run it until it don’t run and enjoy it….. keep the hair.

[@leetch2000]

chris, love your and jens videos. Im more of a marine nerd, but still enjoy all of your content. Keep up the great work !

[@lsxbird7874]

Doesn't matter what you got playing any given week. a review vid , a will it run, or a shop tour. Always got me ready to sit down on the couch after a day of work and watch some nnkh. Keep the hair , dont let them haters hate on the locs🤣

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Appreciate you man! Thank you

[@David.-_-]

This brother or whomever he is, is funny I like when he comes on. Also. Thanks for sharing I wondered about the boat

[@jimwhall6609]

I’m with Jen. Bring no the boat back to life!! I’m personally not a fan of Cuddy’s but she could design a great interior and you guys could get a hell of a lot of use out of it, if you dig water sports. These are great videos. I have to laugh. “30 minutes to put everything back in together…” it would take me 2 days.

[@itsmephil2255]

This video is sponsered by "its fine" 😄😄 Jen has spoken.....you chose wisely to keep it though Chris 👍

[@jennifersugint]

Lol Hi, Phil!

[@itsmephil2255]

@@jennifersugint hi Jen, hope the air clears soon and the boat gets fixed 👍

[@rippatoe50]

Well, I've watched so many NNKH videos I feel like I know Chris and Jenn. We all know of them and enjoy the entertainment they provide. Good folks.

[@MikeyDee25]

Another great and refreshing video Chris. The new shop is looking good too, can't wait to see how you 'furnish' it. Glad you kept the boat, it's amazing what you can do with 500 bucks and some 'No Nonsense Know How' pun intended!

[@buildingsalvage]

Garage builds usually do well on KZbin if you split it in to two videos to kept the length down! Would be interesting. Looks awesome though can’t wait for it to be finished!

[@Shawnpmetal]

Your videos are the only ones I watch completely start to finish anymore. No nonsense in your videos. Just NoNonsenseKnowHow

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Well done on another great video guys. Your going to have to be really careful in regards to storage when moving into the new shop or you will be out of room again before you know it. Ask me how I know😂. You and Jen make a really good team together and Chris, I’m glad you value Jen’s opinions. Even though it’s against your better judgement, Jen wants to keep the boat, so for now you’re keeping and fixing the boat. All the best to you both, cheers, Stuart 🇦🇺

[@fraydnot]

It's not everyday somebody get a new shop! It looks great. That's just nuts, that there is a video of the boat. When you discussed with Jenn about sinking more money into the boat, we all know who came out of the house with pants on, lol. Thanks for the uploads, along with explanation and trouble shooting tutorials.

[@jenglish7321]

Great content! Luv watching you're videos. Learn so much to try, or do things yourself.

[@MarvinHowell-k4u]

Glad you made a ramp for Gus We have a Doxie and she has back problems. Had to stop her from jumping. Love your videos!

[@joekocher544]

Indiana got a little hazy but nothing like what your experiencing, wow! Love your filming and editing man.

[@christopherweise438]

Same here in Wisconsin. Very hazy......but it didn't look like a shot from a Mars rover like NY did.

[@steventracy6920]

My dad had a Raven but in the bowrider model. Same length, same motor. Good economical boat, rated for 12 passengers. I miss it.

[@grazzitdvram]

Simba.... Fucking made me lose my shit man, thanks for the laugh

[@timbrock9937]

I like how you added smoke on the water at 27:25, nice touch.

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

Smokin hot wife. Very cute dog. Big backyard with a gate. Plenty of tools. An old pos boat. A river near by. And a pain in the ass buddy. Doesn’t get much better than this.

[@walterchapman2884]

I enjoy watching people that actually know what their doing, your one that does, I'm 71 and I'm still always learning. I enjoy Mustle1 also . He knows his stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@JohnSmith-iv7xt]

We all need more friends like him.😂 total comic relief👍 hey

[@abcsd1254]

Except for the hair cutting. Lol. Don’t need that. The long hair is good

[@imleetsometimes]

The boat is still a great buy for $500, can't wait to see what Jen does! Love the shop, it's going to be a game changer for sure!

[@Nickelyoonthehop]

I drove to another store to buy Blaster starting fluid. Good endorsement by you NNKH.

[@Blue_Doge]

27:25, well I guess the song does really fit (for anyone out of the loop if you listen VERY closely you can hear the riff from “smoke on the water”)

[@darkenedskiesahead3670]

Simba!...🤣🤣🤣

[@kubaczek20]

Good storytelling on this one :) I like how you show local bars and restaurants. Your pal is funny guy, "Simba" joke got me hard :D

[@NOTYOU370]

Brilliant video Chris, you know your stuff whether it's cars, motorbikes or boats. Class act.

[@joerosier6059]

This reminded me of my first boat. It was a 1978 Celebrity Tri Hull with a 140 HP Mercruiser. Same exact engine as the one in this video. I wound up getting it in some shallow water and it sucked a bunch of mud up into the impeller and overheated it really bad. Warped the head and locked the motor up. I pulled it out and a friend of a friend help me rebuild it. This was circa 1988. It was my first engine overhaul but this guy built engines for modified dirt track race cars and really knew his shit. He taught me a LOT. Like for one thing, he told me to buy new push rods and to never put old push rods back into a new engine. He had me take the old ones and roll them around on a mirror and you could really tell each of them were slightly bent. Then he also had me buy all new main bearing and head bolts. He said that once you torque a main bearing bolt, it stretches and should never be reused. He showed me when I got my new bolts compared to the old ones using his micrometer. The old ones were slightly longer. Like he said, you don't want to lose a main bearing bolt when you are turning 10,000 RPM's, which is what the 283's he was rebuilding at the time for the dirt track cars he was racing. We bored it out .30 over, new pistons, rings, wrist pins, main bearings, cam bearings, valves, push rods, main bearing bolts, head bolts, etc, etc.... Had that thing running like a champ. If I remember right, the factory red line on the engine was 4,600 RPM, but after the rebuild, I ran it at 5,000 RPM all day long from then on. I had it for about another 8 years or so but let things that broke on it build up and lost interest in boating and sold it to a friend for like $500. He ran it a few more years before he junked it. But that 3.0L (181ci) 4 banger was a great engine!!!!!

[@joerosier6059]

PS: Forgot to mention that my engine always sounded like a sewing machine when running. Especially at idle even after the rebuild. I played with the valve lash several times but could never get that sound to go away. It ran so good I stopped worrying about it.

[@semorrison7082]

Good to see Downstater back. I missed him.

[@kennethparent8544]

And myself being a veteran serving in the Marine corps for 20 years I always appreciate when you give a shout out to us from the military background I know I can speak for all of us we enjoy it and we thank you so very much also some of us were meant to serve the country and some of us were naught but the ones who did appreciate your thanks always speaking as a former Staff Sergeant in the Marine corps thank you Chris for your appreciation of our duties serving our country

[@ghouliesgarage3922]

I have no idea why . I'm a car guy through and through. But I find myself watching your Boat and Ebike Videos and enjoying them . Cool new shop ! Godspeed Chris and Jen, Gus & Turbo. Although what happened to the Squirrel 🐿️?

[@josephcormier5974]

No worries Jen will make this a great little boat again thanks for sharing this six stars

[@jennifersugint]

Hopefully 😂. Thanks Joseph!

[@joerunge3915]

Yes! Been waiting for the boat vid!

[@ThatBonzaLife]

Chris you and Jen are just the sweetest couple the way you guys have interests in each others projects is a beautiful thing. Two great role models for young people of today to aspire to. Long time subscriber and that isn't changing anytime soon!

[@dandifusco1868]

When my dad died I got his criscraft that was just like yours except it had a small block Volvo penta 350. Gm obviously. I loved that boat so much. I had to do a little work but he had it tip top but it sat for 4 years before he died but man was that boat fast. Wow. Just had to put a lower unit impella in it. No water flow like you. Traded it for a backhoe. Don't regret that but miss it bad. So much fun.

[@btrentd]

I've been waiting for this one

[@hokiedoo]

Dude,that is just so awesome you put a ramp in for Gus!!! 🥰

[@tropikwolfyt]

Other guy “ the bushing is shot” Chris - “eh the bushing will be alright” Other dude. “ yeah it’ll buff out “ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sounds like something me an my best friend would say

[@patrickthomas6170]

“Cool story, where’s your fire extinguisher?” My favorite line

[@lordtickles1478]

Love the vids. What ever happend to your squirrel buddy? What do you think makes more money flipping cars or boats?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

He stopped coming around a long time ago. Hopefully he's all good. And definitely flipping cars. Boats have all sorts of hidden problems.

[@iNerdier]

Maybe the squirrel is flipping boats for him

[@idontagree9658]

​@@NoNonsenseKnowHowMaybe check the film and tv angles for renting out stunt jet skis and somewhat destructable boats? Is anyone doing a Miami Vice reboot? Would urban Fishing expeditions be a thing up there? Seems like a boat might be a fine canal summer home for friend in need. Def get your money & time back out of it naturally, but simultaneously build a sherlock holmes like network of skater friendly roustabouts to give ya heads up for barn and side street finds? When ya going to do a Cesna will it start?

[@tylerkilkenny8458]

Every time I get the notification that you’ve uploaded a new video. I literally drop any plans I had that night. Love your stuff man!

[@OSXMan]

I'm 50yrs old. I say, grow your hair out while you can!

[@hughmc5419]

Nice build on the garage, put some solar in, sell back to grid. Vapor barrier 15mil., tape seams. Enjoy...

[@Purolover10]

I love your friends lazy attitude 😂

[@danhard8440]

you now have a garage bigger then the house glad you have your priorities right🤣

[@BigIronTexas]

your friend is kind of hilarious 😂😂 good vid

[@senianns9522]

I've just been through pretty much the same with my 27 year old (?) Regal 6.8 Ventura. Hours of work spent chasing down issues. Plenty of 'wish I had never seen it ' moments , but now It's all behaving! Almost considering taking it down to Koh Chang in Thailand where I live! high season coming so If I get a couple of weeks?? It will all have been worth it! Koh Chang and surrounding islands some of the best on the planet! Got to try!

[@darrenmahabir6510]

Your better half knowns best she a keepers

[@sicily6740]

This video clearly showed me why I gave up working on my simple aluminum fishing boat. First, I didn't know what I was doing, second, I didn't know where to learn how to do it, and third, I didn't know where to find the parts I needed. As a woodworker, I'm worried about the rotten wood which originally supported everything inside the hull (as well as the condition of the transom). You obviously are very skilled and knowledgeable and I hope it all works out well.

[@norsuist]

Your friend is a gem haha

[@mattbrown5511]

Gus man is going to love his ramp. Jen found her project boat. I bet she got a kick out of that old video clip. Great video as always Chris. Be well brother.

[@mp289634]

That’s the kinda friend you only hangout with once in a blue moon and get reminded why you don’t like hanging out with him…

[@VINNY43098]

I could never think of anyone who would not want to be your friend. You are a know nonsence and just a great guy. Its so obvious. Dude, i think the world of you, jen, gus, and turbo. Feel good stuff. I Never miss a video.

[@jennifersugint]

Thanks, Vinny! We think the world of you too 😊

[@scottnyc6572]

You gotta have your friend in more videos,had me laughing.”Boeing Skunkworks” 😂

[@jamessharp9709]

gd to see alex the boating gang back together awesome viedo guys

[@dannyjamison8337]

Great video (with the exception of your buddy and his lame-ass comedy routine). I was hoping to get a peek at the garage soon..looks great!

[@robrockatansky5905]

The side commentary from your friend is gold.