Caravelle Boat Sitting Since The 90s? WILL IT RUN? and Float - NNKH

This old boat has been sitting in the back of a plumbing supply house for many years. Let's bring back out in the daylight and see if she's still got some life life.
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[@deddrunc5591]

Love the boats. So many great youtubers do cars and trucks, but you're the best boat repairer on the tube. Keep them coming, homey!!

[@turbolab2376]

I love when these vids are posted

[@jaacksun4674]

You’d really like “that boat guy” he’s from Florida and that’s all he does

[@justinatterberry-rl6np]

I actually started watching because of the boat videos...

[@lucasfff1370]

@@jaacksun4674 I know him he's good but he doesn't upload as much these days

[@garkelsr]

⁠​⁠@@jaacksun4674 Watching Chris’ videos then Thatboatguy has inspired me to get my 1985 Sears Gamefisher back in the water. I have a badass Tohatsu 25 two stroke on it. They have been sitting for 14 years.(Too busy working OT to raise 8 kids.) Now, with retirement a few years away, it’s time to get back to yanking fish out of their element. I’m loving the boat episodes.

[@knowhere4361]

this may sound weird but your shop is honestly dream shop material. years of tools and things collected, and you know exactly where everything is. i love it.

[@RobertGregory-ix6hs]

Good afternoon 😃 Chris I like 👍 the boat 🚤 and I think 🤔 it will run 🏃 I would keep the potty 🚽 it would be a nice 👍 thing to have 😮 maybe 🤔 Jan and Gus 😮 will help you out with the boat 🚤 also they might take a ride with you in the boat 🚤 you and Jen and Gus and turbo have a great weekend

[@jeffeastman625]

For sure. There’s nothing better than grabbing a part off of YOUR shelf instead of another run to the store!

[@Randallpw]

Like so many are saying, the boat projects are great! I ALWAYS love seeing a boat in the thumbnail!

[@jamiequinn6593]

Same

[@robertdavies922]

The boat videos are the absolute best 👌

[@cjjobin7970]

I love every boat video you have ever done, and I've been on a boat maybe 4 times. Just rewatched the trashliner playlist as that's good content.

[@ross7906]

Big YES to the boat vids. Nice change . And more Gus!! Lol

[@DJEyeBee]

Heck with the cars, do more boats!!! 😂

[@roysmith6118]

That engine is a Chevy 6. About 165 hp. 250 CID. One of the best. Can’t kill it.

[@incognito8448]

we found this 1991 Gulf Bay Sport boat after it set on the bottom of a swamp in Georgia since 1974 manatees mated and raised their young on the deck and electric eels welded the pistons together but today we are going to see if we get it running and make waves in our backyard lake by the end of the day!

[@gardenwaster]

What a difference it makes when a boat is stored inside, one of the best boats you've saved, wish I was close by I'd love to buy this one, thumbs up

[@midwesternbass]

I love boat videos. As a boat owner it's always fun to see people bring them back to live. Please continue making these

[@jacobchambless538]

I don’t understand how anyone would complain about your boat videos. I find all your videos entertaining.

[@darthy0shi214]

Thanks for the ornament! Love that you guys signed the note. Will be the first to buy a shirt for gus man. Happy Holidays! Devin-

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks so much for ordering one! Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@Don-kr5tp]

That old in-line six is a great motor

[@picklesgherkin]

I can't speak for anyone else, but I like the boat revival content. 23:25 it was at that moment when he knew, he messed up 😅that noise thou..freaking woolly mammoth

[@rosswitte]

I really enjoy this channel. Thank you!

[@craig4557]

Got my beanie last week, perfect!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Awesome! Thanks so much for the order and support

[@danand6907]

Keep up the boat content! I rediscovered your channel while watching your boat videos and it actually encouraged me to buy a fixer up boat and make good memories last summer and hopefully more in the years to come

[@Utherden]

I love the boat videos. Thank you for posting this!!!!

[@madmanmechanic8847]

Chris on the old style tnt you have to push the middle button and the top button or bottom button at the same time to make the TNT go up or down . That is why you see red on half of the middle button and the top button it red and the bottom is Green . The inline six it a GM Truck motor and its the best combo for a boat and drive you will ever have on a boat I love it . Again push both buttons for tilt or tilt down

[@diieegoteeuy4665]

I like you all videos, like video boat and cars so much! A big hug. Uruguay here!!

[@AmateurMechanicing]

I love the boat videos. Not many people do them. Thank you!

[@xtr3m3fLx]

Just an FYI, if you didn't already know those dry chemical extinguishers after sitting for years even though they are in the green, they won't work properly. Take a rubber mallet and beat the sides and rotate end for end until you hear the powder sliding freely and not in a clump, from end to end. Should be done once a year.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks for the tip and info!

[@reliefromrealife]

Congratulations on 500k!!🎉

[@Zman817]

No man. I always appreciate your boat content. Ignore the nay sayers. I just lost it. (ADDED)That tank vent sounded like a terrified Elk. lol

[@josephduncan8385]

Your editing is so above and beyond what other KZbinrs put together. Great job! Seeing even a small touch of Gus in your videos is the "icing on the cake". I know all your viewers love him. Jen is a Doll Baby. You are so fortunate to have been in the bar that night and approached her. A life-changing event.

[@FacundoLandoni]

Great video Chris! It's amazing when you find the vintage equipment! Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks

[@dong6839]

45:37 how the heck do you reach those top drawers of that toolbox stack!? Lol!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I stand on the other drawers or use a stool

[@Rick-4552]

I enjoy the boat videos the randomness of your channel is what makes it awesome!

[@noah2016999]

Chris I love the boat videos. Even more than you car videos. The boat videos actually brought me to you channel!

[@boatstuffintheglen7518]

Great video. Really nice boat, obviously stored properly. Good to see an easy restart after all these years stored.

[@davidnoyes3085]

to lift the outdrive on the three button control u must push both up and middle buton together I have the same switch in my 1980 renken

[@davidcolesr.8628]

I’m all about the History of the Old Rigs, each has a unique Story to Tell

[@lucasfff1370]

The boat videos are the reason I subscribed! Keep em comin' please

[@crowdcor225]

Very cool project. Fun to see it go from sitting to flying across the water.

[@markduncan6690]

You have the Best Job possible Chris! Working For Yourself!

[@rubuk2996]

Another boat! Awesome. Hopefully this turns out better than the van.

[@JP-ec9rl]

I had a 1967 Lone Star, cutter crew with a 327. It had a through the hull water pickup, direct to the engine mounted water pump. It was nice not having to worry about the unreliable pump impeller in the out drive.

[@kevinstatz]

Love the boat videos. That's how I found your channel. That old straight 6 is a ripper. I don't know how you find such nice old stuff for so cheap lol.

[@leetch2000]

love when you work on anything, but especially boats, since im a boat guy

[@joelonderee2872]

Most of us like it when you work on boats. Love the cars, but look forward to your boat videos.

[@xDonkeyHotay]

I love the boat videos. People will always find something to chirp about, just keep doin your thing! Thanks for the cool vid

[@Domstrange17]

I rather boat vids than car vids, these are more interesting

[@Chef-vg4pu]

It aways makes me home sick when I watch your show, in San Diego 22 years now. Grow up in Manayunk, down closer to philly…anywho love your show, boat or car or truck I will watch them all, Thanks I aways learn something when I watch your show!!!

[@brandonsumrall5999]

Love the boat videos ! I’m a marine tech and like watching the videos

[@paularietta6744]

I personally love the boat videos you do and the fact that you're always doing different stuff.

[@MattC626]

These boat videos are the best. It’s what got me watching your channel in the beginning!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Glad you like them!

[@johnkendrick7304]

I'm not a big boat guy myself but I love all of your boat videos. All of them are super interesting I don't know how anybody can not enjoy it

[@skulledmonte84]

Excellent Elk call you got there @ 23:26 😂😂

[@WanderingWilfords]

Former boater here loving the boat videos. Looking forward to the spring update.

[@terrybarnhill8451]

Love the boats!!

[@DaSween]

I absolutely love the boat videos! I get excited every time I see one pop up. Ok, I lied. I get excited every time I see ANY of your videos pop up!

[@cjjobin7970]

Who needs cable when you got great KZbin content like this.

[@dgrimes619]

You've already inspired me to buy an old pick up truck (2001 F-150, manual trans) to fix up, now you're inspiring me to find an old boat. My wife is going to hate you!

[@garyduquette1784]

Really enjoy watching you fix boats,cars and trucks. Your a good teacher. If a person keeps their eyes open they can learn something.

[@01tabuu]

Best thing I like about your videos is the pure honesty in everything you do, your thoughts, actions, and no hiding how you live , just awesome. I wish I had your knowledge, and credit to you.

[@ctwolfgang433]

Had to laugh a little when thinking of all the boat videos, especially living in the city. Your a jack of all trades and master of none. You rock Chris

[@OttoBacker55]

Love everything you do bro. Been wrenching on cars since the early 80's as a hobby/passion. First car my father gave me was a 1944 Willys MB2 War Jeep. Moved on to many others incuding my high schools ride of a 1977 Firebird I bought from the Chef at the restaurant I worked at for $900 in 1985. I wasn't even 16 yet. Grabbed a 1985 Mustang GT with low miles in 1989 while I was in college for $5,000. The list is long thereafter. My only advise, do it while your are physically able. I've pullled motors myself and done other stuff to remedy a situation that wasn't physicallly advisable. Work smarter not harder.

[@OttoBacker55]

And get this tools, assistance, etc to do so. Which perhaps you already are

[@markduncan6690]

Great Music score!

[@jlabo1958]

boat, car, e-bike, they all make for really good videos. It's very entertaining watching old things get revived. don't worry about the haters on the boat videos, there always gonna have something to say. also don't trust a 30 year old fire extinguisher, just buy a few new ones, leave that one or two in the garage.

[@lighthouse7ry]

We love boat videos

[@racerxv6valvoline424]

Man, that Caravele is a really nice hull. They have become a very big contender in the power boat range. I can't believe how nice that thing ran.....Great Video...

[@edwardhill8625]

I've been watching you for awhile and I don't mind the boat videos at all.

[@zaneburnside3362]

I look forward to this channel posting

[@dennisbrown6487]

i love both boat and car stuff. thanks for wrenching

[@rudikessels9492]

I love the boat episodes 😅

[@02gt60]

I like the boat stuff. It’s what first got me to this channel. However I do love the car stuff too. Keep doing what your doing

[@marcseclecticstuff9497]

I had an orange 1972 Caravelle Stingray for 10 years, gave it to my sister and she ran it another 15. Great boat, used it a lot on Lake Michigan, nice deep hull on them. It had the ubiquitous Mercruiser 140hp 4 cylinder (GM) so it was great on fuel. Hard to believe the 6 cyl. version only gets you 20 more HP. I did have to replace the exhaust manifold despite it always being a fresh water boat. Mine had a steel gas tank up in the bow that rusted out. Had to remove the entire top half of the boat to get it pulled out. My brother welded up all the pin holes he found after sanding it down and popped it back in. That was when I still had it so it made it another 15+ years without developing any more rust holes. I'm going to guess that this boat was probably made in the mid 70's. There's a lot of stuff on it that's identical to what was on my 72 so I'm thinking it's got to be within a few years of '72.

[@jimdaly5077]

Hi thank you for the trip, just to let you know there are people who enjoy the boat videos, along with all the others you do 👍so thanks for all your hard work. 👍🐝🌞

[@charlesnelson2201]

Chris, solder those battery terminals on there, keeps out moisture. Propane or small torch will work. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas to you, Jen, Gus and Turbo.

[@mcnamarasgarage]

Love to the boat videos. I grew up near Neshaminy and my dad went to the Marine store in Croyden. We had a '69 Whaler with a '72 Evinrude. Thanks for your detailed videos

[@kirk467]

I like any video you do Chris, I’m not picky like others! It’s always good to see you , Jenn, Gus and Turbo! I’m not a mechanic but I’ve learned more from you than any other channel on Utube! Thanks for sharing Chris, take care of yourself and get healthy my friend! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jeremyTallen1]

That front glass makes the boat

[@tomre2769]

I like boats, and these older ones are what I remember as proper boats. Always wanted one.

[@BrianBHatteras43c]

what a great find! that thing is one of the better looking small boats of that era, good lines and appears a quality build.

[@dong6839]

33:45 you nailed it on the head when you briefly mentioned the BEST thing to do is just REPLACE that throttle cable, because that's ONE THING You dont want to have fail you when youre out on the water. Lol.

[@MMORPG87]

NNKH im here because of the boats and im all for it. ive only been on a boat a few times as a kid but was interested in things that could be wrong with one and how to fix it. after watching your vids its takin all the fear and guess work out of owning a boat

[@fillg]

I'm sure we've all heard it but my buddy always said a boat is just a hole in the water that you throw money into. It still never stopped him from having one and it was always a blast when we took it out.

[@garyseaton4619]

I love the boats. Had a few. I'm envious of how much access you have to beautiful waterways. Keep it up...

[@jamesblanke9175]

Thats a nice boat.

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G,day from Sydney Australia. Nice preserved glass boat. *Good work trouble shooting the lack of engine cooling water flow rate, including temperature sensor and dashboard gauge. * impressed with the air driven oil injection into the side throttle cable. 🌏🇭🇲

[@alonsogutierrez7152]

Keep the boats going too. Enjoy all your content. I learn from you and use on my own youtube channel. Ty

[@mikel8734]

Hey dude I know you probably won’t see this but… we’re interested in whatever you’re passionate and excited about. Some of us may have special attachments to some specific engines or models of cars/boats/whatever, that gets us even more engaged in some videos, but what brings most of us back is your energy and enthusiasm for getting down and dirty with repairs others may have given up on. And Gus.

[@cameronolsen916]

As a boat builder I love the boats and I'm happy to see someone putting life back into them...a boat is a form designed to pass through the medium with least resistance, they make a good symbol for how we'd all like to live

[@adf360]

If it has an engine/motor and it's been sitting, it's fun. I personally love the boats, heavy equipment and very old 'stuff'. Keep `em coming Chris!

[@btrentd]

Love the boat videos the most!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

My man! Thanks so much

[@ste-bow]

The boat videos are my favorites!

[@woodysloan2430]

Keep doing your thing Chris! Cars, bikes , e bikes, boats, bulldozers it's all good. Really like how you appreciate the history of things!

[@unti419]

I've had a lot of boats over the years and have taken the GM straight six and Mercruiser from boat to boat a few times. My first boat was a Galaxy with a freeze cracked block. Tried to weld/braze it, waste of time. Bought a 265 engine from a salvage yard cheap because I pulled it myself from a bread delivery truck. That combination lasted for years. Strong motor for skiing. If you ever go to a stock GM 6cylinder like I did, the only differences I found was the marine version has stainless steel freeze plugs, and the head dowels are different. Water pumps are supposed to be different but I never found any difference.

[@ImSrry4BeingWhite]

Chris you are an inspiration. I love everything about you ❤

[@josephbusby4625]

It's nice to have a change of pace with the boats brother! I'm just glad to watch you do your stuff!

[@klapaucius77]

I like the variety of things on your channel. Boats, Cars, dirt bikes whatever you find.

[@vermhot]

I love the boats ! And the way you take the time on them like the cars and trucks makes it even better! You don’t rush through them !

[@1999Valkyrie]

No matter what the content, I enjoy following along. Thanks!!

[@DanielBrown-vg5gl]

Great video. Nice to see the benefit of winterizing a boat long term.

[@COPPER71]

I'm a boat and water guy i love this. I would love to get a boat like that.. it's mint. You got a hell of a deal on that boat alone

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Chris :) , Jen :) , Gus The Dog 🐕 nice shape on boat agree Chris and run nice too on water plus hopefully cold clears up too 👍! Excellent work on brick on shop too and nice fire 🔥 to enjoy!

[@gregstanley5513]

Keep the boat videos coming. Love all your stuff!

[@notsojingo7355]

I have that same hydraulic crimper set! Used it maybe a half dozen times. Good stuff

[@jeffhelmlinger7914]

Great boat I retired from flipping cars in 2017 after 43 years buttoning at that boat. That looks like a keeper! Buff the white, fill sand and paint the bottom, wheel. Wheel bearings in the trailer

[@darrenhawken9766]

Variety is the spice of life, boats , bikes , trucks, cars , and electric things , thanks for sharing 👍💨💨