Restoring a Vintage Fibreglass Boat with a bent Hull and Rusty Trailer

It was a big project but well worth the effort
My other channel (Angry Ram) - • What happens when you ...

[@markhensley9378]

You worked hard on the boat and trailer but it was well worth it. What a great day on the water with your family! You live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Thank you so much for sharing your day with us. Enjoy the rest of your week.

[@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

Your Uncle would be proud of Your work Am sure Great Job Marty & documenting His 1st fish what a great vid Wish I had a photo or a vid of My 1st fish Thumbs up from UK

[@gregfoster3620]

Have to agree ,your uncle would be very proud well done Marty

[@tonydization]

She's rapid, a great little cruiser you have now. Those aerial shots of Marlborough Sounds are utterly stunning, your craftwork ain't too bad either. ;)

[@bags4]

Marty, as always your work is inspiring, your videos are meaningful, your kids are adorable (great capture of the boy’s 1st fish!), and you brighten the day of all of us who get to watch along and live vicariously! Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@rayscrafield2106]

Well said bags4. Well said.

[@born_again_torinos]

I finally figured out one of the reasons I love your channel. You fix things in such a calm manner. You make work look like fun, and we all know it is way harder than you make it look. Keep up the great work.

[@roderickmacgregor4867]

Totally agree with ur comment on calm and making it look easy , myself i always lose the heid and that never works sometimes i have to walk away from it and coome back latter to see if i can work it out.

[@born_again_torinos]

@@roderickmacgregor4867 Yup, I don't swear but I do sound like fred flintstone some times when things are not working out on a project. I sound like "frikin fratta statten fat bater ratten".

[@craigjohnson4271]

He has gumption.

[@davidwilkie9551]

Putting the show on video means forward planning, calm script with professional results, no bad language necessary, we can supply unlimited amounts of our own out on the home ground, ..years of practice knocking skin off, slag in the socks and so on. That's the best part, no personal injuries and always a good finish.

[@mishahendriks3020]

Very nice job Marty! I love it when you don’t change all rollers, because you can. No, you salvage rollers because you can! Just an example of your approach to repairs: repair, not replace! Enjoy the boating!

[@mishahendriks3020]

@@IGDZILLA Did I?

[@marcryvon]

@@IGDZILLA "Let's not call Marty a tight-arse." ?? 😳 WTF ?

[@olavbjrneset5675]

@@IGDZILLA But of course Marty’ an tight-arse…and his proud of it. A propper tight-arse saves his money and resources where he can….just to have resources where he want to use them. Like Marty..! Great work!!

[@thedave7760]

@@marcryvon it means he is tight with his money. I don't know what you were thinking.

[@ianpickersgill3211]

You did the work and now you get the enjoyment of going for a ride with the family..Well done.

[@mfc4591]

I love this channel, no stupid music, just hard work and skills shown. Thanks for the upload, enjoy the week end.

[@kindalost1]

The amount of talent this dude has ... mechanics, welding, motors, tractors - all in one miracle.

[@99andrianmonk]

Once again, great job Marty. Your uncle would be proud of not only how well you fixed the boat and trailer but also that you saved it from extinction. Your children are adorable. I'm sure for years to come they will fondly talk about that fishing trip.

[@timothymilam732]

Definitely scored a big asset with this ole gurl, and when you're doing anything for the right reasons. It's never really hard work now is it, besides anything worth having, is never free. One must earn it for himself, otherwise one will never truly respect it for what it is. If one doesn't respect it, then it ends up st Msrty's refurbishing shoppe. Guarantee it'll get the time n effort required to bring it to a new life, and years worth of service from her for the efforts.

[@mattchapman7866]

Brilliant video Marty. I'm watching from Perth, Australia but am a Marlborough boy at heart at remember that marina with fondness, especially launching boats while people were watching from the cafe. Well done!

[@MartyT]

Haha yes cafe was quite busy when we came in, luckily it all went smoothly 😂

[@mattchapman7866]

@@MartyT I've seen it all go belly up while sitting at the cafe. Nothing like being watched when under pressure to get it right first time.

[@MartyT]

I'm pretty sure half of them are there with their cameras ready waiting for some entertainment

[@jjohnson2553]

@@MartyT A day at the boat ramp always has the potential to be entertaining. Ya gotta love the people that own a boat but don't have a clue about how to back a trailer up.

[@branchandfoundry560]

@@jjohnson2553 Or those who come in at a good clip to the dock or trailer. I always feel for those folks, as I nearly jumped the trailer and put it in the truck bed one dark night at an unlit remote ramp ~25 years ago. I installed lights atop the guide-on poles the very next day. All part of our learning journey!

[@ReyArteb]

Watching the first part of this video i kept thinking.. why.. why the effort and time on this project (even sentement has a limit) but by the end of the video, i got it... priceless new memories with the family... thanks again for sharing your world!!!!!

[@robertstakes8797]

I would like to take this time to thank you for what you do for your viewers You are a wonderful example of what a man, a father, ans family man is truly all about. you are kind, considerate and most of all a True example of a ROCK SOLID MAN Blessings and Regards to you and your Family. Your videos are a excellent of how to fix, repair, maintain, and care for all your equipment. I look forward to many more videos of a Great Family Thank you again

[@jimm3756]

Great job repairing the trailer. The old boat needs some TLC otherwise she's a runner. You have a fine family and everyone looks to have had a good time fishing.

[@ShogunMura]

Man, your neck of the woods is absolutely epic. Good stuff Marty!

[@jefferyholland]

With a little more work and some paint, that would be a nice looking little boat to take the family out on. Thank you for having your children wearing their PFDs. Your a good dad.

[@jamesburns8247]

Your children added the very best dramatic touch that any director could ever hope to achieve, Nice job all-around,

[@sirrick59]

The end result was well worth the hard work. That boat glides along very nicely. Cheers

[@joshbaker2437]

Just a friendly patch welding tip for the future, always make your corners a radius when possible the right angle creates a weak spot.

[@M21L35]

Such precision work & fit resulting from what appears to be just cursory measurement & estimation. MIND-BOGGLING ability!

[@tuskybristler4321]

Your an inspiration man your uncle would be stoked....theres plenty of boats out there just waiting to be dumped and it goes to show with abit of hard work a young fulla can have himself his own sturdy ship

[@jondavidmcnabb]

I bet those fish tasted fantastic after all that hard work!!! Those kids will always remember moments like that. Great memories and quality family time.

[@paul_k_7351]

The clip at the end shows why all the effort is worthwhile!

[@59catmando28]

You’re wife is quit the fisher! She caught all the big fish! Great channel and content. We love you here in Pennsylvania USA.

[@bobturtlefrog2846]

Mate, you live in a beautiful country. Good work Marty.

[@kevinc211]

Marty....the croc wearing jack of all trades! Fun video!

[@DC-uo5hy]

Seaborn was my Dads middle name. Great video. Working around boats my whole life. After cleaning off rust all was cleaned with phosphoric acid and washed. I used ZincChromate paint on all iron and steel parts, then a really good paint... Workes for years. Thanks so much.

[@christophemeathrel508]

Great memories are made from the hard work you provide. Turning dread into joy, Seaborn rebirth is almost complete, minor cosmetics to allow for comfort and ease onboard. Happy days skipper.

[@thomasbailey8306]

Your Uncle is looking Down Smiling seeing. How You have restored the boat and using it with the family. Awesome job Sir. And Great Video...The Smiles on your kids faces are PRICELESS.....

[@terryrogers1025]

Like how you salvage and make old things usable and serviceable again. Think your uncle would be pleased with your work sir. Thanks for the video.

[@andrewradford3953]

Our local tip shop in Caboolture Queensland has a fleet of old boat trailers come through. I picked up a beautiful 6x4 fully galvanised box trailer with cage and LEDs for $30. It had been overloaded and snapped at the base of the A frame. Did the same repair as you with a second bit of angle over the rhs. Moves a 1000l ibc with a little petrol pump for bush fire season.

[@russellarendt5565]

Well done. The reward is a family fishing day with a good catch. Thanks for sharing. ☮️

[@neilfairless4589]

Your uncle would be proud Marty, she really goes well.

[@orphandog51410]

Great job fixing the trailer and taking your family fishing. Thank you.

[@dextersxxxxlab]

stringer work looks very good!

[@MartyT]

Much strong than before, heavy but solid

[@larannar123]

Wow Marty,I know you put in a lot of work fixing that boat,but what a cruiser!!! She just flies across the water and that Johnson runs like a top!!!!!

[@jimmeh213]

Mum got a couple of decent pinkies! Marty is a man for all seasons 👏🏼

[@roderickmacgregor4867]

Marty that has the makings of a cracking boat you have done all the leg work now its titivating getting all the interior wood sorted and making it look spanking new

[@avrel820]

Cool boat amazing you fixed it i bet to get it fixed how you want it probably took more than 200 hours and Good job fixing the trailer Nice to see y'all enjoying some fishing i enjoyed watching you :-)

[@stevencarter7999]

Man. Watching you work makes me realize how lazy I really am. That's a nice boat you got there.

[@JackBWatkins]

It will be a luxury cabin cruiser before long and able to catch those King Fish. Great rust repair on the trailer and plywood and glass work on the boat.

[@justinmatthews7789]

Fantastic boating after working hard on fixing up the boat. Got the kid his first fish (plus mom and dad caught a few meals, as well). Perfect day out, Marty. Greetings from Canada!

[@bobw7066]

Just like every thing else you rebuild, excellent job. From across the ditch, bloody well done.

[@AB-C1]

Excellent stuff mate!! Just going to send this to my mate as he's currently doing up an old boat and this might come in handy! He's a bit of a jack of all trades so he will appreciate your ingenuity and skills as a multi faceted engineer! Your uncle I'm sure is well proud of you recommissioning his boat! Amazing how much better alloys hold up in salt water compared to the old steel wheels!! Great video mate! The boat turned out AWESOME! WHAT a fantastic boat! That engine so quiet! But PROPERLY powerful especially on that hull! (Boat looks bit like an old Shetland Cabin Cruiser!? I've ALWAYS wanted a Shetland!) A couple of my mates had them years ago well popular in Britain, but might just be cos the windows and cabin style they often had a tri hull design aswell) love that you get the wife and kids involved in the projects too! (I bet the kids have learned/are learning alot more than you realise even at their young age!) Great catch at the end aswell, just an idillic place to live!! Well done Great Job!! We need to do more of this kind of stuff 100% both for the environmental reasons, also for the purposes of regaining and learning new skills in general for the population and also the way the "world is going" who knows WHAT'S going to happen next!?? (we may ALL need these kinds of skills that you so expertly possess ALREADY!) I've been following you a few years mate and CANNOT overstate how much I'm impressed by your engineering/design execution of ALL your projects from machines to boats off Grid electrical solar water and thoroughly entertaining! I'm interested all sorts of things also just don't get the opportunity to put it into action, but if the SHTF with what I know already and learned through watching you mate I think I'll be bit more prepped than most lol 😂🤣😎 (I been building am extensive tool kit and about to build a workshop to get started want to start with off Grid solar set up totally DIY even the batteries from cells if financially still cheaper) given gas electric gone through roof in ENGLAND over Doubled in price last month!!! Cheers from London England 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@alfadoofus]

I think you done your uncle proud . A little shine on the boat and there you are a new boat.

[@The_Charlie_Whiskey]

Enjoyed the video and seeing the family having a bit of fun. That makes all the work worth it.

[@bearbon2]

You certainly went the extra mile and did a thorough repair. You are definitely a master of making a silk purse from a sow's ear. Well done!

[@d.springer8444]

I have to believe he’s looking down and smiling, another great job

[@waterbourne9282]

Nice job and so great for your kids to be around parents who are always industrious and clever, it will stand them in good stead. Suggest bolting a 12" x 1" plank down the length of the trailer to make it easy and safe to walk down and hook the boat on.

[@Gilly14]

🙌 High fives buddy! Mrs. Seaborn lives to sail another day.

[@JK-yf9sx]

What a childhood. Lovely dad, lovely mum, abundant fish, and paradise as far as the eye can see. Bliss ☺

[@yellowduckmarc18]

Really enjoyed this. Watching from the UK 🇬🇧 You live in a lovely part of the world. Looking forward to your next project 😀

[@jdmccorful]

Nice work and a lovely family outing. Thanks for the look, enjoyed.

[@zarb88]

Your uncle would be proud that you cared so much to rebuild a boat that was all but gone. Great job. Next week reweaving straw hats

[@neillh]

Thanks for sharing another great video 👍

[@jdub229r]

Beautiful job, beautiful scenery too. Got it made down there. Your boy will remember this trip for a long time. Thanks Marty 🙏

[@davidnielson1960]

Great job on fixing up that boat trailer again and you did a wonderful job on that boat too

[@williamkn621]

Great boat. You did your uncle proud. Very lovely. We both really like it and great work improving it

[@davidcee6037]

Wow. One of your best. Big job on the trailer. Great camera work including aerial shots. Nice family stuff too. Really good... talented lucky guy.

[@PoteauCowboy]

Great Job on the keel, tracked like it was on rails. Engine sounds great.

[@olavbjrneset5675]

Happy to see an eager beaver…just chewing on. «It’ll be alright» & «It’ll do» is just whats needed. We, and myself indeed, could have achived so mutch more. And still be happier! If just setteled there. «It’ll do». Have a great one, matey.!!

[@JimmyDCarter]

That's a fantastic little boat to take on the cruise to the fishing ground. Good job on the fixing of your new boat!

[@kennethbolton951]

This is a reason why you should wash your boat and trailer off with soap and fresh water after salt water boating, nice job on trailer, must be very satisfying to bring it back.

[@joeyjojo4506]

Thanks for another great story Marty. Awesome work mate.

[@louissparks2496]

Complete with a nice fishing trip. Lovely family.

[@pettyfogger2305]

As usual, you take a massive job and break it down into small components and then muscle through them. I can see where one would need to take a breather as in total, you took a wreck and slowly but surely whittled away at it. Bravo, and bravo again for being your beautifil childrens' benchmark for staying the course even when it seems nearly insurmountable!

[@MartyT]

Biggest project I've done for a while, it was a hard slog

[@ronprince1478]

lovely to see her back on the water, she sits well. a lot of people don't understand the connection to an object that relates to someone special.

[@richardorchard3364]

Great job Marty,you certainly live in a beautiful part of the world,happy for your little bloke on catching his first fish,cheers.

[@roverdad]

Lots of work but good to keep the boat in the family and off of the scrap heap! A bit more work on the interior and it might serve as a nice overnight bunk. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulwooster3590]

Well done Mate, another generation will get to enjoy the vessel . Great work.

[@rogerbayzand4455]

A great family boat well worth the repair, the 115 Johnson is a rebadged Suzuki and a solid motor so a really good package. Nice work on the trailer I have just spent the past few months chasing the rust on mine.

[@deborahwebb3598]

Marty, you have a beautiful family. Your son is so cute and it was so nice seeing him with his parents fishing and having a good time!!!🐠🐟

[@johnguess4423]

From a lifetime boater here in the Great Lakes, job well done! I can appreciate all the work you put into the boat and trailer.

[@woody6t1]

Always great catching your own kai. And getting the bairns involved too..great life.

[@reviewaccount469]

I use old tires to put motors and transmissions on, especially during shipping. Good to have a couple around the shop.

[@catcam]

What a beautiful and calming content . Many thanks dear Marty!

[@darrenharlow3016]

Awsome job there on the boat. you are blessed with the area you live really stunning

[@jamesogden178]

YOUR a machine Marty!! Great to see the boat and trailer done by lunch and then family fishing in the afternoon

[@timwilson6884]

FWIW the air voids under the stringers would have been intentional. When a boat is smashing through big head seas, the stress distribution across the hull concentrates into the stringers. If the stringers are in direct contact with the fibreglass skin then they form 'hard points' relative to the relatively flexible fibreglass skin, and that can tend to cause stress cracking along the junction between the glass and the stringers. Boat builders would thus often elevate the stringers around 1/4" - 1/2" off the hull such that the only points of contact between the two were via the longitudinal tabbing, which (in theory) should have been a nice big fillet extending 1.5" each side of the stringers. That detailing allows a bit more flex in the stringer / hull joint and minimises the likelihood of stress cracks along the junction. The issue is that it does leave the underside of the stringers susceptible to rot UNLESS you 'glass them all around before installation, which was too much work for most boat builders and thus they just slapped them in raw. Hence so many older boats being horribly prone to rotted stringers. Just for background. Your stringers are solid as and most rebuilds are done just like you did.

[@peteraldino3423]

All that work, and time to be a Dad too ...Very nice on all accounts - and what a beautiful land you live in!👍

[@johnniewelbornjr.8940]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! Thanks for taking us along, as well!

[@aaronhorn6849]

Awesome little fizz boat! Just need a catwalk down the trailer!🙂

[@ritchiechristopher5603]

Sat outside the Slip Inn watching guys like you coming home with their catch a few years back - what a place and what fish - hope to come out again one day !

[@matthewb8229]

What a fantastic dry dock you created. Good stuff.

[@donaldelrod9172]

impressive restoration of boat and trailer. another skillful endeavor demonstrated for all the envious less talented of us.

[@babsyred9710]

Nice work Marty and great fishing 👍🏻

[@brinhaerycammel3467]

At the very least, your uncle would appreciate the respect you've just shown him!

[@ckmoore101]

Dang, my back is literally sympathy aching from this project. Great job!

[@lonnieharris6197]

Love watching your videos you do great work!

[@markphillips6154]

You’re a crazy man. I see a nice boat right next to the one you’re working on.

[@MartyT]

Haha that is too small for the family now

[@de9ux]

Fantastic repair, and even better precious family time, your uncle will be proud 👍👍

[@merrymanrc]

It good to see the young catching fish too it was a great day for the family on a sunny day. 🌞🌞

[@DavidGrassSr]

I am so glad you kept the boat in the family, it was a pain in the ass iḿ sure but, look at all the trips your going to have fishing with yopur sweet little family ? Very well done , See Ya, Texas

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Many more family years left in your uncles boat, good work man, love your videos. Peace! From the Isle of Man.

[@chrischerry2787]

I really miss the sheltered water of the Sounds: it's straight out into open water here on the Sunshine Coast. Excellent work saving that boat and trailer.👍

[@PetesNikon]

Marty, a job done well, I would say. Isn't it nice to reap the rewards of your labor? A lot of effort on your part, I would say. The little ones looking on will always remember you doing this. What good principles you are teaching.

[@jukeman57]

The time and money put into bringing uncle’s boat back into service is well worth the effort when it gives you such memorable family times and fun out on the water. And a cooler of red snapper to boot. Cheers mate.

[@starflash08]

Nice boat, love the depth and rake of the bow

[@TheBeaker59]

That's a great boat for family trips, well done, it will be the young fella fixing up the trailer next time.