MY 3rd BOAT - Ep. #40 - Vintage Yacht Restoration Vlog

In this video we'll introduce our third boat to you and show you how we installed a new electronic windlass on My First Boat.
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0:00 Intro
0:34 my third boat
6:40 new electronic windlass
12:57 installing the handles for the hatches

[@richardschaefer8605]

Building an armada, for that dock. Man you've came so far from those rusted ingots, in the bilge. Spectacular.

[@smileyspeedster]

In one of the next video's could you explain a bit on the boating community in Berlin? I take it this is to escape the current ridiculous rent/housing prices, but would like to hear more about it.

[@JamesRook]

Getting a Dremel or other type of small rotary tool with a couple of router bits (and they make all kinds of bits for different jobs) would make doing pockets for hardware much easier, faster, and cleaner. A ton of uses for these versatile little tools.

[@teflondave7823]

If you are stuck on sea, like 100feet or so, you can also practice dentistry with it.

[@deaterk]

@@teflondave7823 Ha Ha, This is true!

[@tvl8868]

I like it you showed those geese when they are small and now they have grown

[@neilfairless4589]

Makes perfect sense to have the 3rd boat. The 1st is too big to run to shore all the time and the dingy to small/slow. Looking forward to seeing this one running.

[@SorexSan]

Congrats for 1980 boat aquizition ! You will never sorry for having one, because the valiu never drop but increase and it is beautiful, easy to handle and also reliable. In my oppinion you should also paint (with the same colour) and the bottom of the carved side of the handles, just because it is possible to drop some liquids on the floor and it is indicate to protect the wood under those handles .... no offense please ! It is not to late to do this opperation after reading this. For the rest .... only RESPECT !! Carry on !!

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

Bayliner boats are popular in the US. I am betting that is a General Motors 4 cylinder cast iron block pushrod engine. Usually very reliable and easy to work on. This engine was first manufactured in the 1960s. If you have access to the front pulley on the engine and a long socket wrench (the nut is probably SAE) then I would remove the spark plugs, add some penetrating oil to each cylinder and let it sit over night. Try to turn the crank the next morning. Repeat for 3-5 days before giving up completely. If it does move, proceed with normal checks for starting an old engine, fuel and spark (the carburetor likely needs cleaning). If you can get it to start, you can use it as is for the rest of the season.

[@oldwillie313]

You can never have enough boats! Clearly you need a different boat for various fun activities.

[@Goffens]

Found this channel a couple of days ago and cant seem to stop watching... i guess youtube money is starting to come in and more boats is bought =) keep it up !

[@bobrat]

Brother you need a folding " Work Mate" ~"Black and Decker" portable work bench. Save your back and knees . 😊

[@krismars2170]

The third boat give you more freedom

[@JustPlainRob]

You always have the best music on these videos. I heard that slow piano version of Clubbed To Death at the beginning. Sweeeeet.

[@pauljaques1905]

Hi, love the new Bsyliner, I have a 1973 Mutiny and I think yours is the only other one I have seen on the water!

[@richardg8651]

I'd say you have 4 boats . This new one is my favorite .

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

I absolutely LOVE that plywood you have! Bet it ain't cheap...

[@jukeman57]

We are all human and are prone to making mistakes. I appreciate your honesty by showing mistakes. Mistakes are how we learn. You are doing a great job. Stay safe young man.

[@permattsson9924]

Sorry can't retain my self ;) You need to secure vertical supports with horizontal boards where you have your new boat otherwise it will be damaged when waves come and the fenders go under the deck on the pier. But it may be very calm water where you have your boats, Thank you for nice Vlogs

[@edwardwhitsett733]

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[@ianmills6956]

I have just finished binge watching all your videos. It's your fault I haven't done the jobs out in the garden today. Not only have you made an excellent job on your boat but also extremely well edited vids. Good luck mate.

[@iwishiknew10]

i just started watching this series last week. powered through all the previous one and man, i am jealous..

[@craigadavies7963]

G'day Crew,, After your recent adventure of acquiring the dock, fitting it with navigation lights and crusing across half of Europe to unite it with your "first boat" ,the pontoon dock could rightly be considered as the "second boat ". So my friend,, you are now the proud owner of your "third" & "fourth" boats ,, if my pontoon math is correct . Sorry to rock the boat . Love the speedy new acquisition , hope the engine is a relatively simple fix. Yet another cool episode for the faithful, Respect from Down Under

[@Sibe3244]

Nice boat. I have a 1977 tri hull with the same engine and outdrive. I bought it new and have done all the work on it myself. Never once in the shop (except machine shop). We are on the second rebuild. The outdrive is bulletproof if you do the maintenance. Good Luck on the project..

[@ericfermin8347]

Great cable making is oh so satisfying.

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

It really does look like an American muscle car. Your 3rd boat is beautiful too.

[@briansmythe3219]

Another one You will have to rename The Series Bro , My first Fleet

[@josephperkins4163]

Can you give us a bio about yourself, what you do for a living…etc! You are doing an awesome job! You can now add master carver to your title.

[@permattsson9924]

Hi, it is completely normal for a boat to turn that way when you direct the engine in that way, if you direct the engine in the other direction, you drive the bow into the bridge so, To get the bow out, the stern must turn a little into the bridge / portside. Regards Per

[@thetruedemon141]

And in before water is pushing on the hull the more extreme angel.

[@danstray2527]

dude he forgot to untie it, thats why it made sharp turn. But great info tho!

[@thetruedemon141]

@@danstray2527 The forgetting to untie the boat has noting to do whit these comments...

[@bobflinn7529]

The outboard motor's thrust was pushing you into the dock. You could have put the outboard into reverse to pull the stern away from the dock, once clear, you could go forward. Attaching the dingy painter on the same side as the outboard was a good move. If you have to install more hatch pulls, I suggest you invest in a router to make the job faster. Even just a router attachment for a Dremel tool would help.

[@benmac940]

And the fact the engine was mounted on the stbd side means the boat will go to port easier than to stbd

[@kristianvarberg]

Cool to find others on youtube doing this type of project, Just started my own youtube boat project :D

[@bobt3374]

Becoming very very skillful i like your knowledge of your electrics. Excellent.

[@Ratty_Rex]

Another amazing progress video.... and new skill - wood carver! And the bonus material shows that we're not the only fans of your boats too. 😀

[@nickmail7604]

You done fairly well with the chisels as the ones you have are not carpenters chisels, you have a set of wood carving chisels there. But you should have painted all of the area underneath the handles.

[@michelrood2966]

Okay professor

[@jensenwillingham5646]

I bought a dremel tool about a month ago and it works well for plunge cuts and router work on wood. The wood chisels are a nice touch for some woodworking but the dremel makes quick work of projects of those size and its a lot more versatile for other jobs you might encounter. Love your channel and all your boats! Keep up the good work, 👍

[@RomanovDA]

Man, my respect to what you are doing! It is really cool that the project moves in terms of global picture and with those extremely cool small details, like hatch handles.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

👍👌👏 Looks like that you need a wooden mallet (for not damaging the wooden handles of the chisels) and an electrical router sp that you don't need the chisels! 😁 ;-) Best regards luck and health.

[@jernejfunkl8300]

At the end you have a really nice visitors...

[@MartinPHellwig]

To make it easier to find the right shape for carving out, put some paint/chalk on the protruding object and press it in.

[@martynbush]

To make it even easier get a roughter!

[@davidreedy7597]

As usual, your boat is looking great. Glad to see you are enjoying the process, and the finished product. Best wishes.

[@inspironinair]

Excellent set up, you're the best

[@jrgrimm]

My favourite thing to watch: This seemingly omni-talented Jack-of-all trades slowly but surely making this old boat new. Gives me back some hope for mankind. Keep up the good work I can not wait for the next video!

[@scottloeffler6086]

I really enjoy your videos! I would be glad to help with any questions you have on getting the 3rd boat up and running, I am a auto and marine mechanic. Thanks, Scott

[@kaydesign]

Cool addition to the fleet! Love the red interior 👌

[@michaelberndt1966]

Nice work with the handle!👍🤓

[@richardspacetimeuhrensamml4236]

Ein edles schönes Boot ⛵

[@davidzimmer2694]

Make sure the steering wheel is centered on the boat.. Nice find on the speed boat.

[@georgepin9032]

Yeah, i must buy my first boat, now...♥ Good luck to next times.

[@markusweber5561]

Toll. Ich bin jedesmal erstaunt wie gut und gewissenhaft du an deine Aufgaben herangehst. Unvoreingenommen und erfolgreich, bitte weiter so ich freue mich auf deinen nächsten Beitrag mit schöner Musik!

[@giles-df9yu]

The out drive on the larger boat has to be turned in a 90 degree to the boat with the small moter if it is turned in any degree from dead ahead it will try to steer the boat. If you put thin epoxy on the pocket cut then apply a small amount of thicken epoxy and put a cover of thin plastic sandwich wrap over the cut out section and then put in the pull and put weight on it until it sets . When you paint it, it will look as if you molded the board to the pull The plastic will not stick to the ecpoy

[@TheStuartstardust]

That issue with the dinghy is how you steer if you loose rudder, but have power. In fixed shaft boats, have needed it once. A bucket on rope or rope with ballast will give steering based on attachment relative to propulsion. 🤓

[@kingwah9009]

Love it ,your a natural bro. Cool jet boat

[@tiaanpistorius7295]

Good work man! It's all coming along nicely 👍🏻

[@barryaitchison5565]

great video as always keep them coming

[@ThoughtfulWander]

you got you hands full with all the boat projects!! Keep busy! :)

[@apackwestbound5946]

As always we appreciate the effort you have put into making it possible for us to follow your project(s).

[@ronster963]

I have been daydreaming of buying a boat for much longer than you have been posting these delightful videos. Boats here (St Augustine, FL, USA) have gotten really expensive and marina space harder to find. A while back there was a 52 foot iron ketch about 300 miles away for a very good price. It was floating at least and the seller was saying good things. Part of my daydreams is to temporarily attach auxiliary outboards in such a situation and motor home. Although I haven't finished all the desirable sailing training courses (ASA-104 and more) one day I might get a boat. I understand the time and effort needed on a project boat. Also here in Florida, USA there is a lot of lightning whenever it storms which seems like every afternoon. Please keep making the delightful videos! It is inspiring.

[@frankiehta]

Really enjoyed watching your videos what you do with the boats specially your first boat keep up the good work can’t wait for your next video

[@MrJerobona]

Great job! I love your boat! I am watching your episodes from Los Angeles!

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

Fuses and circuit breakers are required to protect the WIRE and the load. Therefore they should be installed as close as possible to the power source (battery).

[@martynbush]

If you count your pontoon, which is I believe, a cut down barge. You actually own 4 boats now. Enjoying your content, keep up the good work. PS I wish I had your energy!

[@deaterk]

I think (though not certain) he was counting the barge as one of the three…likely not counting the dinghy. Of course I could be wrong! Prost! 🇩🇪

[@d.j.robinson9424]

It's always a pleasure to watch your videos, and looks like you've got room up front for a 4th boat..👍💛🖒💚🛥

[@dirkheine808]

Ich liebe deine Videos. Vielen Dank dass du deine Reise für uns dokumentierst. Aber bitte kauf dir für deine Batterien eine Poolabdeckung. Ich habe immer das Gefühl jetzt fällt ihm gleich was auf die Batterie und es gibt einen riesen Kurzschluss

[@switchedon6530]

Subscribe to your site buddy because I love boat restoration. Also you really are a clever guy with loads of enthusiasm... Great posts 👍🇺🇸

[@gregbolitho9775]

Nice job m8, your doin well!

[@martintie6886]

Am i the only one who wonders what music is playing on his Headphones? Please share playlists :) Thanks for the nice videos btw!

[@craigadavies7963]

No your not the only one ,,this dude has possibly the best taste in music on KZbin. He will usually tell you if you ask him .

[@oualie705]

I too have been enjoying the classical music . Such a welcome change from most of KZbin. I wouldn't be surprised if he plays in an orchestra!

[@jeanhawken4482]

Excellent

[@R.T.Schaefer]

I love your channel, but next time you need to install a recessed a.k.a. a flush mount handle in wood. Chisel out the opening like you normally do, but then just use a "Forstner bit," put two holes directly next to each other, and connect them together with your chisel. Then you can just chisel out the excess material and the hinge relief. It will save you a massive amount of time in the long run. Especially if you're gonna have to do more of those; which on a boat usually everything has a recessed handle. Anyway, good luck, stay safe, and great job with the new addition, it looks like a lot of fun.

[@user-kc7id8lo5i]

love your video

[@tsandu]

Invest in a small router for that type of work.. maybe even a Dremel with router attachment if you want something small

[@ronster963]

Traditionally a chisel would be used for the handle install. I thought Dremel too as a router can really get away from you!

[@craigkaschan4822]

Nice purchase mate. Can’t wait to see you pull the engine down and fix it. I really like the shape of the Bayliner. It could easily be your big boats bastard child.

[@watchhunter]

Das mit der Musik ist perfekt, weil die Geschwindigkeit dann passt wenn man es in doppelter Geschwindigkeit anschaut :D

[@mchaves7663]

You might as well join the Bayliners group on Facebook , great community and lots of info there.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Your slowly getting a fleet together.

[@jakleo337]

Aye, aye, Commodore!

[@milohall5447]

Very nice, I have a 1969 Bayliner Discovery very similar to your new boat. Mine is 18ft. with a Mercrusier 120 (2.5L) converted to a 2bbl carb 3.0L cylinder head & electronic ign. The replacement water cooled exhaust was the greatest single expense. I added a 3.0L closed cooling system and a stabilizer fin on the outdrive, she really moves and handles very well. Good Luck with your projects.

[@MB_Kathrina]

Considererd that you started by zero, this is an amazing progress! It is really fun to watch your works. And I can imagine, that after the boat it did not end, because you've had to make the videos, too. And this is the other part of the work, no one does see. 👍

[@sbcarpenter]

Re floor panel handles- consider a coating or waterproofing under them.

[@antwarior]

I am so inlove with your boat, i want one of these boats same exact, in any condition

[@francoisprotat9342]

I'm pretty sure Berliner river authorities didn't think you would organise a new marina in the center of the city, when you arrived there with your first boat... ;) The new one is a perfect beauty ! New electronic windlass is essential. Well done. For the work, as usual, precision, clever, clean. One question : no need to waterproof ? Regards. Francois from Paris.

[@Shady-Shane]

yeah i think a bed(blob) of epoxy under the latch would help seal and strengthen the area, maybe next time he mixes some up, use the leftovers.

[@oualie705]

I was about to comment the same. The exposed plywood under the latch needs to be sealed with paint or epoxy. I can envisage water settling under the latch.

[@djmrausch]

@@oualie705 just don't use Plywood on boats or at least marine Grade. Wrong material imho

[@oualie705]

@@djmrausch I see lots of people using plywood but they never say if its marine grade or not. I agree plywood is convenient and cost effective but I agree with you that regular plywood should never be used.

[@djmrausch]

@@oualie705 there is Marine grade plywood. As a boat owner you’ll realize that there’s not only water from the ground. The constant level of humidity In marine surroundings plus the expose to heat due to lack of shadow will make a lot of plywood expand. Plywood wouldn’t even work in humid countries like Southeast Asia. Therefore there is frp reinforced plywood for marine purposes. It’s hella pricey but there’s a reason why an engineer or a shipwright decided not to use regular plywood or „siebdruckplatten“ on boats. Their craft has hundreds of years of history and sometimes it makes sense to think twice. Not taking anything away fro the work itself. It’s just the wrong materials

[@johnnycook6348]

Pulling a Volvo Penta from a day boat on DRY GROUND is enough of a job that I wouldn't want to do it while floating.. and you're still gonna have to get the engine block back to land if it needs machining.

[@jrrains]

I don't understand why he even put that broken boat in the water but what do I know.

[@sk3tchimdg3t33]

You should colour code/no each cable E.t.c. From distribution board to breaker/relay (1) and from relay to chain winch (1-a) It will make future trouble shooting much much easier

[@8180634]

You're working so hard I hope it turns out great. This is to help; next time you run wires on a boat, pay the little extra for tinned wire, such as from Ancor Marine. It's more expensive but will last significantly longer, especially if you're near salt. On a boat, corrosion will start at one end of a copper wire and run right through the entire wire leaving you with a mess. Tinned wire will last significantly longer. Fill any connections with dielectric grease to make it last even longer. For butt splices, pack the connector with dielectric grease, pull heat shrink over the joint and fill the heat shrink with dielectric grease before you shrink it. This does an excellent job at keeping water and corrosion out for years.

[@CarsRestored]

Me: No way he can restore this My First Boat: Hold my yacht

[@bobhorne8410]

You would use a small router often. And nice job.

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

Seized engine= REBUILD= Tear Down Completely... while you could, theoretically, tear down the engine in place, the question becomes: will it be quicker/easier to remove the engine completely for easy access to all the little bolts holding all the various odds-and-ends attached to the engine (the removal of which will have headaches all its own), or suffer the slow and tedious trials and tribulations of removing those odds-and-ends in a cramped space? Both options have negative points. I would personally opt for the removal headaches, bolt the engine to a stand, and tear it down on that. Why? You can more easily find ALL the little problems on an engine with easy access to every part. Trust me on this.

[@jrrains]

Well he splashed her so it's an in frame rebuild. Ha

[@normanmerrill1241]

Well done…be safe…

[@marcdebow4055]

I would have used a router for hogging out the excess wood in laying in the hatch latches.

[@petervogwill6499]

Nice carving...BED the pull handle in some BLACK GOO to waterproof it...BTW--likewise SEAL all your plywood floor panels EDGES , LEST THEY SWELL UP AND WARP. ..OK..?

[@Arcifer]

Are there any worries about the anchor holding the platform safely with more and more things docked to it? Love the projects!

[@TheBenghaziRabbit]

shhhhiiiiiitttteeeee. im still working on acquiring my first boat XD

[@aaronb845]

I’m curious about the rules from the city on how many vessels, how long they can stay or what permits you need to be able to have three boats and a floating platform in the middle of a river. It seems like they would have some restrictions. Can you share with us?

[@nojnoj3069]

Shush....please keep your voice down...

[@michelrood2966]

Its Germany..Not the USA thank God

[@sterlingthibodeaux3690]

Hello!.. I've been watching the whole series (obviously.. lol) and you reminded me of someone of whom I could not put my finger on.. until just now when it hit me.. in this video when you did not have your glasses on you look like what Don Quixote would look like today. I'm not familiar with all his exploits (good or bad) but it doesn't matter. You just look like what he may look like in todays time.. You are doing an amazing job on this beautiful vessel. The only question I have, so far, are you "grounding" the electrical components (their chassis to the steel body of the boat)? Just something to check on.. Some sensitive components may not operate efficiently without it. Happy boating!!.. just have you know, you are truly living the dream of many of your viewers.. lol.. mine included.. CHEERS!!!

[@josephgray7109]

I think I would have put some kind of water treatment under the handles on the floor boards. Just in case something liquid gets on the floor.

[@eizzalothman1701]

Yeah first coment.. Hello from Malaysia 🤩🤩🤩

[@_-martin-_]

If you hadn't given away the barge ballast tanks you could have filled those with water to add stability to the barge and have the fenders sit perfect for both vessels!

[@BManTyler]

Those bayliners are notorious for cracked blocks. Really have to pay attention to cooling system. raw water pump and risers. Fresh water cooling helps. Too often they get neglected or raw water pump installed wrong.

[@RCake]

Hui Kollege - sehr schön. Tipp für die Schnitzeisen: nicht mit dem Hammer treiben (die Schneiden könnten brechen), sondern mit einem hölzernen Klüpfel, oder alternativ einem passenden Stück Hartholz. Und besorg schon mal was zum Nachschärfen, ehe Du's brauchst :-)

[@hawkdsl]

The big boat is a really nice design.. Great looper's would love a similar boat.. I think she is lucky to end up in your hands. I am curious as to why there is such a thick layer of bondo (for lack of the proper term) on the hull.

[@amstrad00]

Looks to me more like multiple layers of paint rather than filler.

[@hawkdsl]

@@amstrad00 Watch him sand it.. it's filler on steroids.

[@michelrood2966]

Its a steel boat. Steel boats were made like that..The steel has welds and inperfections in it , hence layers of fillers its standard.

[@jrrains]

He hit a dock duh.

[@tomsatterthwaite9674]

Love these videos. Such a journey and such a likeable bloke. Top marks 😀

[@chrisbasilebuilds]

American here. Super cool To see a bay liner in another country. Was that boat imported or did they make them there too ?

[@philmacavity63]

With your fleet of boats do we now need to call you Admiral?

[@chriswhaley971]

Ever thought of putting removable anchor poles on the corner of the barge from keep it from moving in the wind

[@jrrains]

Ever thought of using edm rubber roofing and sealing up the entire hull?

[@steelhere1]

You need to get a router. I’d also put some epoxy sealer under that handle. You know it going to get wet