Quick Boat Update Part 15: Engines Install

[@MrStukid]

Now the fun starts! As we say in the shop, "It's only nuts and bolts!" I think you're doing a marvelous job, and so many of us look forward to (and live vicariously through) your video adventure. I can only imagine the technical challenges ahead of you. I know what you'll be up against, and after watching you for a couple of years, you'll persevere just fine. Keep on keeping on!

[@sphutch001]

This is a picture of a happy man. Watching you from the day the possibility for purchase of two used motor came about until now, I can see your excitement mount. Great job Marty. Although, now all the real work begins, all the connections.

[@learitee444]

Marty I really enjoy your videos documenting the restoration of your boat.

[@gremlin42079]

couldn't help but smile for ya.. i remember when u first got the boat and were talking about how the engines were going to be a big part of this whole adventure. Feel like i just watched you pass a milestone. Can't wait to see it move on its own.

[@johnkamm8886]

Having lived on and loved a 1961 Chris Connie for 27 yrs, I so feel your joy and pain of engines. Thanks for posting a video that shows real boat life......😎

[@isaacmastache409]

I usually don't comment but I think I speak for all of when I say, "we've been waiting a longtime for this video" I'm glad u got them engines in now begins the process of hooking it up and getting her up n runnin'! Good for you Marty!

[@Mspafford91]

I have been following this boat for a while now. just want to say you are doing a fantastic job. and did an amazing job cleaning up and painting the engine bays

[@harrisong4388]

I think you are one of the best fishermen on KZbin that I can watch and you are very friendly

[@kenlanier2131]

To cool the date is 6/29/2021, over 5 years since this video and you and Mike are well into the Great Loop Adventure with many devoted and excited followers. These historical documents are fun to watch. Its ironic to think these two motors would get replaced early in the trip, I am certain the processes caused a great amount of stress, but what doesnt kill us does make us stronger. Please enjoy this adventure as much as us followers are. Thanks for the videos Marty! Safe seas my friend.

[@gregmann7936]

That must have been a long awaited feeling once those motors were in place ;o) Thanks Marty for letting us watch your adventure and congrats on your good looking bilges and hold.

[@pinefloatoutdoors]

I've been subscribed and watching for a couple of years now. Who'd a thunk it. From the red kayak to the Chris Craft. Good for you Marty. I can't wait to see her under power. 👍

[@joshward5462]

That's one sweet looking boat man! Your going to enjoy the heck out of that thing. Can't wait till it's finished.

[@chuckdeluxe6627]

I have been watching for about a year and a half now and I have seen all your videos. Seeing the progress you have made towards your goals has inspired me to keep on going towards mine. I'm even possibly moving to the Clearwater area, we'll practically be neighbors. I'm actually going on my first kayaking adventure this weekend and it's all because of your awesome videos. I can't wait to continue along with you on your journey, God Bless.

[@zoffinger]

Thanks Charles.

[@IntrepidFisherman]

Amazing work on the engine area. Almost look brand new. You are a work horse that is for sure. Can't wait to see the final steps and the engines being started up.

[@semretired15]

Enjoyed this video. Marty all your time spent on fixing and painting where your engines will come to a rest paid off. Now the hard part is behind you. Looking forward to your videos of getting power to your engines. Take care Marty

[@Sherrmann71]

Congratulations to you Marty on getting those motors installed. I can imagine how much weight that takes off your shoulders. It's SO incredibly awesome that you have friends who are willing AND able to help you. So Happy for you bud!! Tight lines!!

[@justinman2632]

thank you marty. today was a long hard day at work and this video gave me much satisfaction

[@nolidge1016]

It's always a good day when I get a KZbin notification that Zoffinger uploaded a new video!

[@kevinamerio8105]

Love all your videos Marty. It's great to go on all these adventures with you through your videos. I just recently got into kayak fishing because I stumbled upon 'ultimate fishing kayak' by accident. I've been hooked ever since. Keep up the good work 👍🏻🐟 on

[@gilbertjrpilon6438]

Great vid like always , happy to see them baby's home where they belong, not let's here them roar...... One step closer Marty .... happy for you ... take care and be safe.

[@timrepking5787]

Marty, what your doing is soo cool. I have really enjoyed watching the progression of you shedding your things in order to make your dream happen. I too want to shed my things and live a life with less STUFF so I can enjoy the things that I like such as fishing and maybe having my own boat in Florida that I can just drive to and enjoy whenever I want. Keep those videos coming! While I'm locked up here at work working 2nd shift for 8-16 hours a day. Your videos are truly inspiring and relaxing for me to watch, I really enjoy them. Salud my friend!

[@mexican707]

It's soo good to see how much you achieved over the past few years. I've been following you since you put your poor man's kayak. you've made a lot sacrifices. I just want to continually to encourage you and supporting you. You not only helped me out with ideas and tips for kayaks, but also to keep striving to accomplish goals in life. I appreciate everything you've been doing. keep up the good work.

[@brianmowers307]

I've got a bathroom door that does that in my house. Since it worked for you, I'm thinkin I'll put a couple V8s in my bedroom and see if that fixes it. Thanks for the tip! ;^)

[@hughesclark9253]

This is the best comment I've ever seen

[@m0rce1]

lol

[@nofishissafe6615]

Agreed

[@TheVirginiaStew]

that is hilarious....good one

[@zoffinger]

haha..

[@MrTatts64]

Excellent progress Marty. I'l bet it felt good just to know that your engines are pretty much where they belong and all those fears and worries of actually getting them on board and in place are now gone! Chill mate, you earned it today :)

[@fauxsho887]

Great team work on this milestone. Mike seems to be a really good captain. He maneuvers your boat very well.

[@MouseToes]

Good friends made that happen for sure! The engine compartment you cleaned and painted looked amazing too!

[@blakeherrick]

Huge fan Zoff. I have the same goal of freedom and am working my way towards it as well, just not as far along as you. You're an inspiration bro. Thanks for all the awesome content.

[@dwz7q1962]

The boat looks good wrapped around those motors! Good job!

[@DemonSpawnCN]

Congrats Marty! That's a huge milestone!

[@dovidshepard]

Great video Marty! Been looking forward to this. By the way, you inspired me to buy my own "poor mans kayak". Just a cheap kayak I picked up from Craig's list for $260.00, but I love it, and it is perfect for me! Until recently I had became mostly bed bound, letting my physical illness / disability get the best of me. Thanks for helping me stand up, take a positive step and head to the water. This weekend I will be camping and Kayaking with my wife and daughters. I can't thank you enough. Keep up the inspiring videos, you never know the impact you may have on someones life.

[@stephanlangston4942]

what a great story. Keep it up

[@zoffinger]

I hope you have a wonderful weekend, David. And know that your kind words mean very much to me. It helps keep me going as well.

[@collingaumont4959]

You don't understand how long I've been waiting for this video

[@austonjones235]

Woohoo! That's a huge step towards Kon Tiki's Finish; Keep at it Marty.

[@renatoa9640]

Nice job Marty!!..keep the videos rolling...very inspiring!!..ty

[@somethingfromnothing13]

Congrats Marty !! I love watching your videos, and it's always nice to see people like yourself get the rewards that come with a lot of hard work. Keep it up buddy you are doing GREAT !!

[@joibert]

Congratulations on this milestone Marty. looking forward to see you sail under its own power. greetings from Iceland

[@jamessmith785]

Thanks for the update Marty. You're almost there. Can't wait to see where you take us in the future.

[@edgit69]

Wow what a ride your having.. Can not wait for the maiden voyage.. Come a long way !

[@kevbjork1]

I'm stoked for you Marty and I know you are too! Getting those engines in is a BIG step.

[@oceansky9220]

tks for taking us along through the journey, cheers!!!

[@12ernie]

Hey buddy, Getting closer to the Day! Really enjoy watching the videos! Thanks for making them!

[@Jammer0825]

Love it Marty!! Love watching your progress!!! Keep them coming and don't listen to some of the stupid comments I am seeing on here!!! You are inspiring a ton of people. Including me!!

[@rockyraab8290]

Yaaaayyy! A major milestone for Marty! Lots of hard work yet to come, with the predictable frustrations and problems endemic to boats. But at least it's something to look back upon, not forward to.

[@Vap0rvic]

I agree

[@phishy96]

congrats marty..good vibes your way..look forward to vidoes this summer of you on the boat

[@williamwallace4214]

awesome job putting them twin's in, can't what to see the video when you bring them to life!!!

[@darrellcoy]

Hell yeah buddy. setting the engines in had to be a GREAT feeling, heck it felt great to me!.

[@dkline17315]

I'm really enjoying the boat updates. I might be enjoying them more than the kayak videos! You need a PBS or Discovery Channel show. Great work.

[@Fj4LiFe23]

you've come a long way since "poor mans kayak" been a fan since day one, congrats on all your progress with the channel!!

[@BASSNGRASS]

That was absolutely awesome!!!! 👍👍👍👍 can't wait to see you out on that thing!!

[@Thewrightstuff777]

Beautify new motors! I can hardly wait to see them fire up!

[@dane6k6]

I don't think I could have put the covers back on. You are getting so close. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@ronskayakingandfishing414]

That biggest "cover" was sitting up on "the hard" (dry land). He doesn't own that area and wouldn't be able to keep an eye on it in case somebody didn't know what it was and moved it. No way I'd leave my major hatch just sitting over in a random public area for anybody to mess with.

[@dane6k6]

+Ron's Kayaking and Fishing oh ok I understand. thanks

[@benhawley9419]

Great progress so far I love watching your videos, can't wait to see some good offshore fishing on that boat

[@2braincellsoutdoors152]

Since I started watching you’re KZbin videos I really want to live on a boat when I grow up

[@robertweigandt9449]

Great job Marty you are getting it done.

[@brftgbrftg552]

big ups to you Marty!!! one step closer to freedom :)

[@fiftyhunnug]

Awesome! friends like mike don't come along often. Congrats marty!

[@normrubio]

Amazing progress! Congrats and thanks for taking us with you.

[@JamesWright1955]

cool , I couldnt have covered those hatches so quickly, I would have started the mount bolts and begun hooking up hoses, etc. very happy for you Marty.

[@MrMAXtheKnife]

A job well done Marty! 👍🏻

[@Conrad_97]

That's awesome Marty can't wait to see what you do next

[@stephen81ms]

wu...wu...wu... happy tears, happy tears... Finally u got them in, good job Marty. New chapter of Zoffinger's Story is about to get started.

[@EamonBurke]

The payoff on that bathroom door thing was awesome. Way to think ahead!

[@elimonjal]

my boat was overheating and eventually did not start. water in the engine. backflow from El Nino !! engine ruined, had to buy another one, found an old one $150 chevy 350, rebuilt it for about $ 800 then came the hard part. installing the new engine and removing the old one. found a garage, charged me $1500 ...i am all excited how it will turn out. i have to wait a week for them to do the job. then the test in the water. every step is a challange, and the fealing is good. loved you video

[@jamessalter7831]

i remember when i subed at 6,900 subs. you have came i long way in a short amount of time. congrats

[@smokster0604]

Cool job Marty keep them coming....

[@Vap0rvic]

Man Marty is getting up there I been with him since 11,000 subs now he is almost at 90,000 I'm happy for him :)

[@zoffinger]

Thanks, Victor :^)

[@Vap0rvic]

zoffinger no problem marty keep up the hard work :)

[@jonathanskeeterman6896]

Alright Marty!!!!! Great job keep the videos coming! Huge inspiration

[@johnavery466]

I cannot wait to see what new things this boat brings!

[@ahmeds4557]

great video Marty , 👍 I wish u all the best

[@mountainfox6412]

Congratulations and very happy for you, it's been a long journey and like Robert Frost wrote...miles to go before I sleep, miles to go before I sleep. Soon you will be making videos catching Marlin and Sharks and traveling the seas!

[@flogrowndude3767]

Awsome marty, cant wait to see it running, your so close!

[@89mstrcraft]

Congratulations Marty Thanks for sharing!:)

[@kennethmiller590]

Marty's the type of guy i'd like to have a beer with!

[@backcountrypipe]

Awesome Marty. Your living a dream buddy. Thanks for sharing. Regards Mark

[@Rossyd73]

A towing tip for you guys. When performing an alongside tow, make sure the towing boat has its engines past the stern of the boat it’s towing. You will be able to steer much easier. Great video nonetheless Marty.

[@Yourvideossuck247]

Nice to see the power plants back in place

[@kpennett]

Holly Shit, Marty. Getting So close now, I'm excited for you!

[@Jcasta8]

I am happy for you I've just recently started watching your videos and man you have came a long way on your boat I am extremely happy and jealous I really want to move out to Florida now

[@dougbryer3090]

GOOD FOR YOU MARTY. LOOKING GOOOOOD!!.

[@aaronliang1965]

Love your videos! Was so excited when this video came out! Thanks for the great and entertaining content! :)

[@jpnm81]

good for you man! happy for you. I can relate. boats some times we feel we bit off more than we can chew

[@VentureTube]

Well done Marty. Well done.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Awesome! Next time your boat leaves that slip, it will be under it's own power! Really looking forward to that!

[@zoffinger]

Mmmm...me too!

[@space.cowboy69]

YES. i love coming home to a boat update!

[@tomharrell1954]

Great job Marty!!!!! Make sure you line them up straight with the propeller shaft. If they are bent the drives break.

[@AnthonyFIP]

Getting closer to 'the great loop'!! Looking forward to it! I have some good spot when you're passing

[@AnthonyFIP]

...thru western New York (Erie canal)... I hit the little submit arrow on accident :/

[@benjidorn]

it's awesome when your surrounded by good people.

Finaly a new update :) Keep up the fine work. I love all of your videos :)

[@Ponky2484]

You deserve to beer yourself bro. Hard work pays off!

[@Mack.of.all.trades]

Can't wait for the first fishing vid on the boat!!!!!

[@glockfanatic86]

Awesome man, I waited everyday wondering when you were going to do a boat update!

[@bradb9146]

What an exciting/stressful day that must have been !! = ) But you're one step closer to fulfilling a dream , and that must be a relief = )

[@adamwillby]

FINALLY!!!!! lol. congrats Marty.

[@NotMitch69]

Those slips are crazy small! Helluva tow operator!

[@ratdog3055]

Nice job Marty! Hope you bought pizza and beer for your crew! Cant wait to see the maiden voyage!

[@ezescapes2196]

Marty your so close. Cant wait for the next episode.

[@squidboy0769]

Nice music too, cool story telling.

[@ThresherFishing]

Epic adventures to come on that boat!

[@wvflash]

I am very happy for you Marty :)

[@KayakChris]

Awesome! There is no path to happiness. Happiness IS the path!

[@andrewarmstrong7310]

In the event, you have to do this again and for others who are watching this video, go to a hardware store and pick up some cheap lag bolts. Grind the bolt heads off and grind a flat on each side. Screw them into the engine mount holes and use them as dowl pins to guide the motor into place. I usually use four per engine and it gets the mounts spot on with the stringers. Then use pliers or an adjustable wrench to remove them after you have installed a couple of the engine mount bolts into the stringer. Works like a charm every time and saves the hassle of having to bar or slide the engine around for final line up.