1984 Formula Boat Sitting For Years. Will It Run? - NNKH

[@slowshedgarage7409]

Nice find for $500. Love Gus in his little fin life jacket. You guys always look like you're really enjoying life.

[@cheetahlip]

Watching you guys is sort of like a reality show without all the drama. I like it. It’s calming.

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

I fixed many a boat like this with a froze and busted block. Simple patch gets u back in business. That no pressure cooling is the key. Love this one! What a beaut !

[@mike93eh]

and the freeze plug on the back gets blown out and you gotta pull the engine to replace it.

[@blevenzon]

Nothing like a Chris or Jen video on a Sunday. Always a treat

[@itsmephil2255]

I 2nd that

[@Metlupass2]

Don't forget Gus!

[@itsmephil2255]

@@Metlupass2 who could ever forget The Gusman??? I'm hoping he has his own T-shirt line soon

[@blevenzon]

@@Metlupass2 so true my fault

[@clarencewiles963]

Jennifer moved the shed to a great spot 😊 thanks for sharing today with Gus, and Jennifer ✅

[@caveone-365]

This boat brought back lots of memories as a kid. My parents friend owned a Formula that was from the same vintage/ very similar. Was blue on the bottom instead of the red. His was a 19' cutty cabin, mercruiser/ 350, etc. Only thing different i can see in the hull off the jump is yours doesn't have the larger 'walk-thru' style cabin, as well as no hatch on the cabin, which makes sense since its a smaller one. His boat had these nice teak doors, and a shitter/ nice cushions down in the cabin. $500 is an absolute steal either way Chris! Can't wait to watch this one, and I agree that gel coat should come back to life pretty nicely! Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@TechGorilla1987]

@18:06 - Bro, you should definitely check out that induction heater that Andrew was just using. That thing looks like a real life-saver in bolt removal situations. All the heat of the torch without a flame.

[@MrLangDog]

I was thinking the same thing!!

[@TechGorilla1987]

@@davidbryant3532 I don't think anyone claimed it was. It's arrangement in that particular configuration is a novel use of a proven technology which, in my never humble opinion, is worthy of a remark.

[@born_again_torinos]

The Thunderbird Fomula is a Great Boat. I had the 19.5 foot version. Very well built boat.

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

It's so cool you live across from me, literally the park you let in from is like directly across form Beverly / Burlington City. You went under the Bristol Bridge, which is a private bridge believe it or not, and the tolls go to help the Vocational School here in Burlington County.. Also that power plant is a main station for PSE&G in NJ. I go past there every day on River Rd. going to Florence to see my mother in law or to work in Burlington. My brother works at The Union something or another part time second job, anyway, it's neat you produce content form my neck of the woods. I talk about you all the time to random people I meet around here.. a few even watch your channel Chris. So cool..

[@jennifersugint]

That’s cool, Anthony! So great hearing from people that live so close to us and know a lot of the same places we go to. Happy Sunday!

[@erikwilson9498]

I see people doing this a lot. Vise grips and channel locks grip much better if you rotate the wrench the opposite way you used them. Love you guy's videos !

[@jilloconnor7500]

I love that he never cusses even when things go wrong

[@itsmephil2255]

Raised in the correct way by good parents ??

[@Slampedro]

This must be foreshadowing some events…darn it! Why do I read the comment section while watching!!

[@midnightrunner684]

I do all the cussing for him

[@madmex2k]

Well, he probably does some really great editing.

[@johnb.loftinjr.2154]

Good editing!!

[@Smith-Marine]

hey KKNH love your videos! The rust when you dropped the lower unit was from the exhaust, if the new plugs show signs of water or rust after a run then change the manifold and riser. merc recommends every 5 years (guidelines i follow for salt water boats). I have seen flushed fresh water 'trailer queens' go for 10-20 years on original exhaust system but better safe than sorry especially if you see big bits of rust in the exhaust bellows or passages in the drive. Please don't reuse that gear oil 😅

[@jeffedwards4111]

What a steal for $500. Had an 18ft years back, lots of teak trim. Great boats. Enjoy your channel.

[@joelkarch3538]

my old 1980 fl20 thunderbird with a 350 4bbl did 55 mph all day long!!!same color !! that thing is worth 500 for sure

[@richardthomas1743]

Hello Chris and Jen! Your buddy sure did get an awesome deal on that Boat , WOW!!! Nice to see you , Jen and Gus out on the Raven ! LMAO @ Jen "Rocking the boat" , thumbs UP to you guys!! 👍👍

[@bjetpilot]

When heating a bolt like that or stuck lug nut, after heating, pour some water on it and immediately begin to loosen. The two metals will cool at different rates and it usually comes right out.

[@floridagirl386]

That's an old trick! I won't say your age lol

[@SneakyPeteNJ]

Love the way that Formula sits in the water.

[@kennethsonier1766]

That's a great-looking boat for 500 bucks. Jen's upholstery came out nice and she has a lovely voice. Keep up the great work guys and the cool videos 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@nelsgholmberg]

Great information. I always enjoy the drone footage, the shots of you arriving somewhere as if you have another camera person waiting. The bike ride through the drainage spillway was great. You guys fear no adventure. Excellent episode.

[@davidbabin387]

I noticed the prop on your boat is aluminum! We had the same configuration. My father would take the prop to a shop every year to have the angle of flutes checked, and the flutes recuped. Of course, we would use the boat lots during the year. It did make a big difference in speed, and performance.

[@dougedwardsyachts]

The 80’s and 90’s Formula boats are super cool and great build. I’m in North Wales UK but there are quite a few here. We had an active importer here in the 90’s and there are some gorgeous examples like the 303’s with twin 454’s and straight through transom exhausts. They sound absolutely awesome!

[@wookidtheoneandonly6230]

Absolutely love going up to the Bristol docks for tacos and margs 👌🏼 I come out of hawk island marina though

[@pablos6.060]

$500 what a come up. An aluminum prop would be way better for that 3.0. Thought the 23p would be to much but it worked out great

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

Wow.. for 500 bucks holy smokes that thing on the outside is like in showroom condition compared to all the boats I've ever seen. That alpha 1 looks brand new!!! Wow.. I'm just at the beginning so we'll see what's up with the engine, but even still at 500 bucks who cares! edit: yeah man that flooding from up north was nuts.. I live right across from Neshaminy (down a little but still I'm just past Croydon on the NJ side)

[@Stonefly2112]

Great vids, what speedometer app do you use? Thanks

[@peterthorpe7986]

Hey chris , along with all of your accomplishments and abilities I am always impressed by your drone photography. Been watching you for about a year now. keep up the good work.

[@Ron_Masterjohn]

Thank you for having Gus decked out with a life jacket. They go down fast. ❤

[@alan6832]

With the machine shop bill, Jenny's is now an 800 dollar boat while he probably has 600 in his by now. But I think the usable cuddy might be worth 200, and the loss of top speed.

[@Copesthetic-Aesthetic]

@NoNonsense "Bring a Boat" Chain-O-Lakes & The Fox River. Lake county Illinois. "Attractions" Blarny's Island, a bar & grill on stilts in the middle of the lake. They host boat drag racing every Thursday. There are also many places to dine, visit, and camp all accessible by water. Also lots of possible projects. Lake county has alot of used boats, because of the chain-o-lakes no telling what you might come across. "Just a Thought"

[@kubeanie18]

that drain plug at 27:00 is a twist to tighten and loosen they work great

[@dougwilson7530]

Nice boat the interior is great except for the full throttle swivel seat. Great content Chris thanks.

[@jeromezielinski8773]

Nothing like Miss. Jennifer singing a little ABBA at the end ... Beautiful lady , Beautiful Voice ..

[@andrew5792]

I've got a tractor with a Yangdon Y85, bought it in 2008 and still going strong. Serviced regularly and has never missed a beat. That boat was a great find for $500!

[@claztube]

I have to comment on the 'Fire Extinguisher' to be sure you understand how the retardent inside will cake. In the months and years of idle position the powder within cakes and then does not disperse well if at all when needed. Ergo it is important to monthly if not more often take said device and turn it upside down and knock it againt something stout. This will break up the cake and reduce it again to a loose powder. This technique I learned from being trained to drive school buses. During daily pretrip inspections we were told to perform the task of removing the extiguisher and giving it a turn upside down and a smack to the cylinder to be sure to loosen the retardent within. I still perform this technique every now and then again with my RV's extiguisher. So Chris if this is news to you I hope it has given new life to that sedentary extinguisher.

[@shawnriley8909]

Enjoy seeing the old boats rescued

[@spencerrobinson2719]

That is so I cool to get 40+ MPH out of a little gas sipping 4 cyl….what an excellent boat!

[@rons9197]

Your boat trip cracked me up! River boating is always interesting to me.

[@cliffordplasd8239]

I like the boar content however, what really made me smile is the fact that you are still dailying the Terino. The ford elite is my favorite car of all times.

[@brianp6965]

That Formula is clean! I can't help but imagine swapping a junkyard small block into it... that boat would rip with even a 305!

[@Balderoni_]

I love this combination of fixing, then cruising and just you fellers spending time together and taking us with you! Much love and waiting for the next video ❤

[@richarddowner4292]

I have the omc 3.0l it had that same lifter tap tic tic tic tic. You can do 1 of 3 things.. 1= adjust the rocker arms (under the valve cover) 2= add a Dem to your oil it's called rislone (it loosens the stuck lifters) 3= replace the lifters) I did buy the new lifter,and still have them. What fixed my tic tic tic tic was the rislone, and a slight valve adjustment. Hope this helps. Bonus was I got WAY MORE POWER AND SPEED OUT OF THE 3.0l after I did that..

[@joerosier6059]

Great video Chris!!! Thanks for the content. Can't believe that deal your buddy got on that boat. Wow!!!! I love the drone shots you throw in almost every video. Very cool!!! And Gus was being his usual awesome little self!!!!

[@Moth11]

Man that poodle named Rod was the stuff of nightmares 😂

[@thomasbennettjr1188]

Love watching your videos makes me feel young again when I had my 84 SeaRay cuddy cabin boat you and Jen make a great couple always stay safe.

[@joeyb3102]

That prop is worth what he paid for it!!

[@roblochjr3958]

Another Great Video guys, Both of you are awesome, But together your Amazing ! Love from Northern New Jersey Bro, (Former Philly Boy)

[@davidcunningham8848]

Our Sunday just got a lot better! Thank you Chris

[@neilbonefishing]

That was an amazing deal $500 goodness.

[@Hanzyscure]

Fortunately that cracked block shaved 2k off the asking price. You could do well flipping boats. Great video.

[@GrandBB50]

glad to see you can use that old fire extinguisher!!! In fire training in the 70's we were told if that is what we had to fight a fire it would be best just to throw the can into the fire and run for your life. I survived!! I love this channel with Jen and Gus

[@WingmanJohnny]

Sometimes you find a diamond in the rough. That was a nice boat and trailer. But you and Jen did some great work. Keep on doing what yins are doing

[@kengibson402]

YES! Been waiting to another old boat revival!

[@G.Davis67]

Love your boat videos Chris. Do you have any boating mishap stories? I have been trying to fix up a bayliner with the 2.3L ford, looks just like the trash liner, and I was trying to tie it up during a storm at the dock and I went to step off the bow and the boat pushed away and I fell in the water and had to swim after the boat and it bumped into another guys boat, but thankfully it didn’t do any damage. Probably most embarrassing moment of my adulthood so far lol. Live and learn.

[@Ceej62]

I have a question I'm wondering if you can like find a 1968 or 1969 Chevy Nova and restore it please if you can't that's fine

[@Evan_Hoovler]

It was cool meeting you and Jen last weekend at the brewery in Carlisle after the Chrysler show. Hope we can do it again sometime! Keep up the great content! - Evan

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Great meeting you to Evan! Hope you had an awesome rest of your trip! Hopefully see you again soon!

[@Evan_Hoovler]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow I did have a great trip, thanks!

[@jennifersugint]

Great meeting you too, Evan!

[@Evan_Hoovler]

@jennifersugint Thanks Jen! Just subscribed to your channel as well!

[@AliciaMedenwald]

The prop alone is probably worth $500! Definitely the deal of a lifetime!

[@johnwakefield9378]

Awesome video. Love Jen’s singing and rake on that great abba song. Great start to finish as alwas. Keep up the great work you two .

[@natarem]

That boat was an absolute steal

[@jstar1000]

I would yank them over sized behemoth front seats out and put some nicer smaller ones in to gain some much needed room.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah I agree that would be a great mod! Tight in there with those

[@Jefixit]

The rust and the crud in the lower unit is from the manifold and riser. I had the same thing on a merc a1 gen 2 with 3.0 that sat in salt water

[@evisin77]

Dude this boat is a deal I'm currently looking for a boat here in the Puget sound area and if I could find a deal half as good as this I'd be elated!!

[@Acelachaser1965]

Those floaters,tho! Looks like some parts of my local waterways, especially Lake Hamilton, Arkansas. The rainy spring stirred everything up!

[@kentevans4218]

Wow.....that's an incredible deal!! What a nice little boat!!

[@dadefope80]

@13:07 Side note, I see a Flexzilla water hose with a quick coupler. I got one at my local Walmart for $2.00 on clearance.

[@63ciscokid]

Love the music at the end of the video...🇵🇷

[@billgorson7967]

I remember these boats! They had a unique look. I'm pretty surprised by the build quality. So many of these old boats were thrown together on the cheap.

[@TruckzNTrainz]

You are killing it with saving these old boats! Love the boat videos! Cute dog too!

[@dcallan812]

The dump truck would be a great video. what a great deal that boat was Nice job 2x 👍

[@lesliefleming4359]

Chris, I have a 28 foot regal now that sucks down 20 gallons of gas an hour but used to have a brand new 21 foot citation that looks just like your boat. Had a merCruiser V6 in it That only burn about 5 gallons an hour. I always put the plug on the inside of the boat in case it falls out while running. was wondering if your boat is a citation. They don’t make them anymore. barely use my regal these days because it empties my wallet every time I take it out

[@Flenomax]

Dude!! That was Puerto Rican music at the end when you arrived at the Doc....I was like how did he make it to Puerto Rico??. Lol....to me it was a Pleasant surprise. I really enjoyed the boat rebuild series. You're a cool dude!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

It was Puerto Rican Day Bristol. Glad to hear you enjoyed the video

[@dfantom030]

Much love from Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷 Loved the surprise at the end too! Also, love the dates after test drives. Keep up the good work!

[@staleyexplores]

you left me with the image of the cartoon flintstones with the dinosaur side of meat that tips the car over when it's served re the ant and it's massive meal for hundreds!! haha. cheers bud thanks for sharing the content.

[@cwatson42785]

What a great score!! Wish i could find a clean $500 boat like that!

[@silverstarflite135]

I owned the same boat back in 1984! Although it was the outboard version (with a Johnson 140). Oddly enough, I've seen it recently for sale on CL. Same boat same engine. Lasted a long time!

[@bencoleman1893]

That’s why I always put the built plug on the inside of the boat or change it completely for the brass thread in type

[@bradwilliams5242]

Front light fixture on your friends boat looked identical to the one on my 68’ cobia

[@KlaypexHQ]

Neat trick i learned awhile ago is heating the mating surface of the broken bolt very hot with oxy acetylene, then splashing ice cold water on it. Able to take out easily afterwards. Cheers!

[@ronaldjurgeson760]

My parents and Uncle went in together on a Formula - probably about a 1984 like that. It actually had two GM 454s in it. That thing would really scream! It was the same red color with the same logos and lettering on the back! I would sure have to say your buddy got a heck of a deal for $500 !

[@gingerbreadaudio]

My wife and i just luv your channel, such great content, yourself Jen and Gus are fabulous 😎👍👍❤️

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thank you so much for checking the videos out!

[@MrLangDog]

Score on that boat! But I enjoyed ya'lls day out with the pooch more :)

[@NwaHp3]

Out of the whole video, i loved the end with the ant story and both of them half cut! this is what its all about. great vid guys! love yas

[@ricardoderobles9494]

Nice to enjoy your day at the lake. Always have a good time.

[@whateverrobert]

Nice find I keep telling my wife we need a boat. I hope I could find a nice one that cheap

[@tedmiller1745]

Always a great day with new content!! Thanks guys!!!!!

[@taurota1554]

Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@sonmydful]

The glasswork on these formulas is incredible. Extremely well built boats

[@davidbabin387]

Did you guys sell the other boat? Guess this one will be another project for Jenn! Very nice boat though. The cover was a great addition, and saved lots of repair.

[@bigwo59]

$1000 for a decent condition, running I/O? That a great deal.

[@markkask4427]

I ordered a formula 1 exactly like that one in 1982. Made the mistake of ordering it with 185hp omc. Was ok for the time i had it. It ran 60mph, was a great boat. Afterwards found out that i could have ordered 260 which dealer first said wasnt available when i ordered. sold it4 years later for same as i paid

[@nmcovert]

Oh baby a new boat video, some of my favorite content from NNKH, Thanks Chris

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I’m not a boat guy, but I sure would become one for $500! That’s a great find!

[@davidsnyder2000]

Awesome video chris and Jen👍 Thankyou guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you both always ❤️🙏👍😊

[@jennifersugint]

Thank you, David! ❤

[@Scotts23]

That is one beautiful boat i must say your boat is really coming on and i know once you and jen have finished it will also be a beautiful boat and very reliable lov e your channel ❤

[@volvogt21]

Woo hoo another boat vid !!!!

[@SledgeHammerGarage]

Love the videos made me want to get my 1974 fiberform on the water after it being out for 39 years. Got it out and had outdrive issues in the upper unit nothing that can't be fixed lol.

[@andrewkarppinen4348]

Way cool. Both great boat finds for cheap. Amazing shape his was in for the money. Great video as always.

[@danielparsons3995]

That's an insane deal for 500 bucks!!! That guy lucked out. To bad the motor has a crack but man that's a win deal, a boat in my area like that as it would go for 5000

[@nopiatl]

Sweet we use the same GPS mph App. I use it all the time on air planes

[@davidvaughn7374]

What is the app name. My speedometer on my boat doesn't work

[@nopiatl]

@@davidvaughn7374 Ulysses speedometer

[@scottnyc6572]

I think I’ve been to that restaurant years ago,looked so familiar.That boat was a steal for just $500.

[@discoverlight]

Hope you can manage to get ahold of that beautiful GMC truck. 🙏🏽 that’d be a must-watch one hour long video.

[@WindsweptWheelers]

That General is badass. Can’t wait to see a video on that.

[@brianpeck697]

The red on that boat is gonna match your buddy's truck real nice once it gets buffed out!