SIMPLE, AFFORDABLE, AMAZING, ALL-AROUND FISHING BOAT SOLUTION!!! (Fishing Boat Tour)

[@gladser7401]

Richard, I appreciate that you work with what you have, rather than constantly buying the latest and greatest. You fish like a working class or frugal person who knows they can only spend their money once. There is nothing pretentious about you and you come across as relatable and approachable. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@dannylayton1106]

Hit the nail on the head.

[@tonymcbroom5252]

You are not simple minded sir, you are a simple man. The world needs more of you, that is for sure.

[@CreatorofWhat]

It's always good to see people giving God the credit for their blessings.

[@coreyr3549]

Richard, you should do guides. I would pay good money to come fish with you.

[@jennyg495]

Agreed,love his personality

[@justinrea1609]

I second that!!! I would love to fish with you

[@LetsCrappieFish]

I’ve asked him since he started.

[@flemingsoutdooradventures3122]

Me too 🎣 yes I would pay good money to go fishing with Richard Gene the fishing machine and I don't live that far away from hem either so. ❤️

[@mestrong]

I agree!

[@superdave336]

Richard the floor looks good to me already. I wouldn’t have even known had you not mentioned that it didn’t come that way. Love the show. Keep it coming.

[@dpaw60]

Exactly. Totally agree. Save the money.

[@hdhall528]

Great advice Richard! I’m a marine mechanic in Guntersville, 75% of all repairs are due to ethanol in fuel which begins to break down after just 14 days. Even “Non-ethanol” fuel can still (and does) legally contain up to 5% ethanol! It’s a disaster for boats. Use star-tron every time you touch a gas pump guys! God bless and great video Richard Gene!

[@hammerbro0109]

I just learned more about boats in 15 minutes, then anyone has been able to teach me in the few months I've been looking into them. Love all your content! I'll be looking forward to more.

viewers can tell you are one fine selfless fella..........we can tell.......and im grateful too !!!!

[@duaneneiderhiser8793]

Hello Mr. Gene !! I ordered a new 1860 center console 2 months ago and picked it up Monday. I also had them put on 70lb thrust power drive. It was extremely windy in SC today and that 70lb thrust held my boat in place on spot lock but it definitely had to work to do it. Hopefully this info helps !! Thank you for all the videos and information you put out. God Bless !!

[@Beav8172]

Congratulations Richard! Prayers for many years of fishing pleasure.

[@davidduval8681]

Wow. Yet another video that’s packed with innovation, experience, knowledge, engineering, fabrication, you name it. I’m starting to suspect that Richard is real smart.

[@michaelferik8060]

Hey Richard, see those bunk guides on the back of your trailer? I put a set on toward the front of the trailer to force the bow of the boat straight onto the trailer. Especially handy when trying to load the boat in a high side wind or current.

[@GenXMafia]

Is that something you fabricated yourself or can you buy them somewhere? I could sure use them on my trailer. The winds in KY make trying to get out of the water with my boat like wrestling with a two-headed hog!

[@jessimoore5831]

Richard you don't need a depth finder all you need is a mud hole I know you can catch a fish anywhere!!! So many the mud hole dried up Lol !!! Love ya keep em coming God bless !

[@captaindefication619]

Nice setup can’t wait for some new creek fishing videos

[@pauleunterborn7923]

It’s always a pleasure to listen to his videos.

[@Laowai007]

Love the new boat Richard, hope you enjoy it. Looking forward to the upcoming catfish video's on it.

[@johnrudy9404]

Great stuff Gene! Yes, yearly maintenance and even more frequently in the salt. The best to you and yours.

[@barrydismukes7601]

Richard you remind me of my grandfather. He was particular about his equipment and believed in taking care of it ! I still have his old 60 model boats and tractors he took care of!😄

[@kameronrogers2568]

Hey man I am happy I got u a new boat u deserve it bud

[@genesloan3175]

I like the walk around on your new boat!

[@robbieodum9345]

I have a 112 lb thrust on my 17' 10" Ranger 354v. Everyone said all I needed was 80. Well I'm glad I got the extra power. Helps tremendously in wind. I had 55 lb thrust on my 1436 Jon boat. You'll want more trolling motor, and I recommend holding off until you can afford to get more power than you think you need. You'll be glad you did.

[@timstephenson8752]

Richard I love any boat,as long as I'm fishing, don't matter what I'm hookin', I'm a happy Fisher. Just being on the water,whoa boy.

[@fuzzyfultz]

Good video my friend. For the new boat, in my opinion, as you don’t worry about the floor paint, looks really good. I will not own another tiller engine because of my age and shoulder problems. I put a stick steer in my river boat and I love it,$300.00. If your motor has the connection for steering, then it’s no problem. Those big boats and big motors take some power to steer once loaded. The trolling motor is to small, need a bigger motor, then you get into 24 volt systems to. I switched mine to 24 volt and 70 lb and it works great on my big boat (18.5’ Sylvan deep V with walk through windshield). Just my opinion. Thanks again fir sharing.

[@jonahlawrence6204]

Like your new boat Richard thanks for showing us it I have a 175 Yamaha on my champion love it and it's a 2003 and is like new because it has always been taken care of your right do your maintenance they will last great video thanks Richard GOD bless you and your family Richard

[@cowboywrench13]

Now this is the video I've been looking for. A nice walk around on your boats. I agree about the center console being in the way, but I've never had a tiller steer motor so I'm mot sure how it would change boating for me. However, a clean and open floorplan on an 1860 boat does look appealing. Thank you, Richard, for always putting out great videos. Entertaining, educational, comfortable as can be, with a touch of Woo from adrilagen from the great sport of fishing.

[@Stardusted]

You've got a video for every question that pops into my head! Thank you so much.

[@realfreshfood4575]

Richard, will you please list the information on the switch you added to your trolling motor? Also, I'd like to take this time to say I absolutely LOVE your channel!!! I share it to others constantly. Keep doing what you're doing. Your subscribers appreciate you.

[@jackkeeble9272]

Nice Richard, you are on my bucket list to fish with!😁 God bless you and all you do. Your friend from Tennessee

[@trickytrav88]

when you put God first this is what happens you have a great life in return rite Richard and all that stuff like the floor works and looks great as is. we love and appreciate the vids thanks Richard and family May God Bless yall

[@christolbert4628]

Those wide boats are perfect for the flats in the gulf of Mexico for speckled trout fishing. Nice ones you have. 👍 Wooo!!

[@carlmcnear1096]

I love your spirit and your channel. Many blessings to you brother!

[@TheTowertime]

Congrats on the new boat Brother. Try some Seafoam for your engines from cars to boats and in between

[@robertkellner8763]

Richard, "Your the Man", Love all your videos!

[@lnrailroad3215]

I'm glad you got a boat to catfish in, I sure hope you do a lot of that this year!!

[@CfRlCajunfishRiplips]

I have a 70lb powerdrive on my 18x60 like yours and it’s definitely more than enough. It’s 3 years old and used about 3 times a week with zero issues. There was a 45lb trust before and it didn’t cut it on a 10mph windy day or little current.

[@BuckcreekTV]

Congratulations on the boat Richard. I have a 1548 sportsman and it is great. Make sure to keep it under the shed when not in use! the biggest complaint with the grizzlies is wet heavy foam. Good luck and tight lines.

[@chrisbarr5289]

I watch your channel too Buck Creek TV

[@BuckcreekTV]

@@chrisbarr5289 I appreciate that thank you

[@shannonherb2048]

I'm 50, and have a small 1966 fiberglass deep v Hull boat 16' I think. I'm about to put a 9.9 Mercury tiller steer on it, and I appreciate the advice on the service tips. God bless you and your family Richard.

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

I would have never known that you painted that floor, you did a great job. The fish don't mind at all. Lol Thanks for sharing, nice looking rigs.

[@larrystolzman9337]

Richard: I agree that good maintenance will save lots of dollars in the long run. I have a 2002 50HP Yamaha 2 stroke. I bought it new and it still runs like new. I’ve had it in for service twice. A new fuel line connection and a new impeller and I ‘m back on the water. Tough reliable and problem free. Also easy for me to do most maintenance. Our ice just went out. Can’t wait to get back on the water. Thanks! God Bless!

[@butchfolda2713]

Thank you Richard for the tour and maintenance of your new boat.

[@techfowl]

Also Richard, you should consider putting some Hydrturf on the floor and deck of your new boat. Cool in the summer, never slick and quiet. You’ll love it.

[@ezyrdr5837]

I agree Richard. The 1860 needs at least a 70lb+ 24V tolling motor. I have a 55lb 12v on my 17’Creastliner bass/crappie boat. And when the wind gets up past 10 it will wear that 12v down quick. I had to put a backup battery just in case until I can upgrade trolling motor.

[@stephensee5572]

Yes sir you are correct about the Yamaha motors. I been running them for years. Best motor hands down. Also for your floor in the Tracker go to a marine and tell them you want olive green paint That you can spray. I haven't fished TN yet and I'm planning on it.. I have 3 boats I have a old Tracker jon that I run here in PA for Catfishing. My other 2 are Ranger and a Vexus.

[@charleywalker2982]

Richard Gene the fishing machine your my idol. God Bless you and your family.

[@kevinclingaman6277]

Great video. Just as important as fishing. Thank you Richard.

[@brad6420]

Great video sir! Very helpful for a potential new boat buyer.

[@frankcouste4785]

Richard Jean, the fishing machine sounds like such a awesome man. Thank you sir for sharing your fish catching abilities with us all I know I have learned a lot from you and look forward to learn more. Thank you sir and God bless.

[@jameshydr2973]

I bought a minn kota terrova 86 lb thrust for my 19’ centerconsole plenty of power. The anchor and remote control are game changers.

[@seanderrig4022]

RGFM: one nice thing about the Grizzly is there is a channel in the bottom of the boat you can run wires through. Check it out.

[@buddybright9095]

Richard I had a Triton TR 19 fiberglass bass boat and it had a Johnson 24 Volt trolling motor 1998 I think it was 45 or 50 # thrust. The boat had a 42-45 gal. gas tank with a 175 H.P Johnson motor. That trolling motor was all that boat needed. In fact I never ran it on high. I think you will find 50# thrust will move that boat to suit your needs. Enjoy your videos. Mama Sue is going to love fishing from that boat.

[@garrettdye1807]

I love my 1448!! I've had 21 foot Rangers down to 18 foot Stratos and I have more fun and less stress and a 1448 with a 18hp Nissan than I ever did in all the big boats. Keep it simple and life is simple.

[@TheSilverSurfisher]

The day I stopped worrying about the shine and glimmer of my boat and how it looks going down the road and down the lake, and started using it for the vessel it is…as a tool, is the day I starting being a better Catcherman…a stress-free Catcherman……”Ol-kay”…. 🙂👍🏾 (luv the added “unhh-unhh”…at the Outro there RGFM😁 …they say the true spirit of music…soul, rock, hip-hop, etc., from Elvis to Eminem to Biggie Smalls to Axel Rose to Justin Timberlake to P. Diddy to Dr. Dre to Snoop Dogg to Gene Simmons to Luke Bryant to Jack Black…etc., etc., Alll came from RGFM’s Swagger & Influence!) 😆😁😉✊🏻✊✊🏽✊🏾

[@charlielewis6849]

I have a 19 ft rough neck all weld and it has a 45 pound thrust trolling motor and it is not nearly eanugh if the wind is blowing well just forget it so good luck and God bless you richard gene

[@timelliott4148]

Richard I love watching all your videos you're so smart and know how to fish and teach everybody God bless you buddy I would love to meet you in person one day

[@Grainraiser]

I just bought a 14ft fiberglass skiff with a 25hp 4 stroke Mercury. I have run 2 strokes all my life but my 4 stroke sips gas and is ultra quiet. I fish sitting down most of the time and I have it set up were I only have to move when I am firing up the big motor. Everything else is at my fingertips. It's the perfect rig for me.

[@davidwathen5939]

Mr. Richard, I started using that same gas treatment (Star-Tron) and non-ethanol gas and all my fuel related problems went away. Love your video's.

[@bighensdog74]

Congrats on the new boat

[@ramcharger-j2f]

Most dissimilar metals will create a voltage when touching one another, that will cause oxide, that will eventually destroy the surface . Another thing that will destroy aluminum is pressure treated wood ask me how I know? Richard this was a very good video ,Thanks for the info!

[@stevenwalker9013]

I have a 1448 grizzly tracker with a 55# trolling motor that’s just right. You will definitely be underpowered on that 1860 with a 50 in current. Nice boat

[@JohnMartin-ze8cf]

You da man Richard.....Thanks for what you do.

[@charlielewis6849]

Oh I forgot I have been watching the old fisherman and he is quite entertaining but he's not the teacher the fishing machine is thank u richard and God bless

[@stevepickett4258]

Thank you for showing your new boat

[@randygriffin5671]

That 1860 is a fine boat to fish out of mine has a 75 mercury force motor on it and I love it and you can do so much to it a fine boat . Great video gene

[@jonboatmorava9115]

Love the new boat but that alweld is a boat I can only dream of having. Fit me and my wife perfectly. Soon enough I'll have me something like it. Awesome video sir

[@chriswilson8911]

We have a 55 power drive with i pilot on our 1860 polarkraft. It will drag for catfish all day with power to spare. Add the ipilot to your power drive its easy and is an awesome upgrade.

[@TWC6724]

I had a 16.5 aluminum boat that had a Yamaha 40hp 2 stroke on it. Loved that motor! It was great.

[@randyharaldson7091]

thats what ive got and dont need anything else. Thanks Richard for showing us your new boat

[@2005Pilot]

Outstanding!! Thanks Richard😊👍👍

[@hairyyeti21]

better get a battery box on the trolling motor batteries, warden might give you a ticket, fire hazard... love the lounge chair in the fishing shed!

[@midsouthoutdoors7321]

60 wide is really wide. Lots of stability on rough water. Mine is a All Weld 1548. I need one that wide

[@tammyanderson9398]

Love you Richard Gene ♥️always good info❤️

[@upthecreekyt]

You touched on some important details here Richard. Can't wait to see a monster catfish laying in the bottom of that new boat!

[@jacobwicker7767]

You have inspired me to maybe go the cheaper route on buying a boat. Sometimes we don’t need all the flashy things in life. We can still get the job done and have fun without drowning in debt. I hope God blesses everyone with peace and joy regardless of what you can afford in fishing gear.

[@leocrac5693]

Your aces in my book my man, may God bless you and your family

[@rogeramos5810]

I live in southeast missouri, and fish everything from local lakes to the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, not sure about were live but around here there are a few places that Sell 93 0ctane has no Ethanol in it, I've found works great in outboard motors, that's what I use in all my small engines, and you don't have to add anything to it, lawnmower, tiller and boat motor.

[@billmitchelljr6303]

I have a 91 Ranger 482v Bass Master Classic and its a heavy boat and it has a Motorguide trolling motor 24V w/56lb thrust and it works good. So I'm thinking a 50lb thrust trolling motor as light as aluminum is you should be golden.

[@brucehayes7369]

Congrats on new boat elmo.power drive rolling motors are OK .fish on

[@RandomDude45_X]

I had almost the exact same setup as the 1st one years and years ago. I had a 50 evenrude though. I also had a 6ft steel rod I made and welded a spot on one end for rope and made a point on the other. It made a awesome anchor that flew through the water stuck in the mud and when I was in them through it down almost with zero splash. That thing would stick in that Louisiana Bayou mud and hold and was pretty easy to pull up when ready.

[@deniselrod8982]

Nice boat, always enjoy your videos, God Bless You.

[@landonturner4212]

They make that color paint you can order online, I picked a can of it up yesterday because I had a lot of scratches from bridge pilings!!

[@yunggunz3000]

Startron goes in all my gas powered engines. Works great. Working on trying to get a starter boat right now.

[@johnbubbajohnson5630]

Thank you for sharing everything with us. God bless you and your family.....🙏❤🙏❤🙏😀🙂😊

[@ericpierce4510]

Richard, If I'm not mistaken, that green paint is called OD (olive Drab) Green. I believe it's a match to that green.

[@randylee6823]

Id change out that grey fuel line. Reason why the inside will come apart from ethanol eating it away. Go to parts store buy EPA blk hose. Keep up the great fishing vids it's teaching me well.

[@jeffdurocher8669]

Love your new boat!

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Great Job Richard! I really like you boat! 🎣🎣

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Love Swamp People Richard!!! Great show 👏 👍

[@thesteadfastangler6724]

I rock the Hummingbird helix 5 myself. If you know the waters its the right tool for the job. Can't wait to see you out on the rig!

[@steveporter3712]

Awesome presentation man. Makes me feel better on the direction I’m headed in to refurbish my boat, a 16’ Alumacraft

[@chrisbarr5289]

I have a 1648 alumacraft MV no center seat. Love it!

[@richardkoch8752]

Richard is a man of common sense.............that's hard to come by these days!

[@rondavis191]

hi Richard, i have almost the same boat, a 1652vt lowe w/40 Mercury 4 stroke, welded boat, i would suggest to install a keel saver on the bottom for paved ramps, no damage, the trolling motor is a 52 pound motorguide, 12 volt, works great, no bigger needed. The mercury motor is likely made by yamaha, mine is, its black but still a yamahammer, lol. i changed props to a stainless 3 blade cause its tougher, wont chip when you hit floating limbs and blocks of wood. the open floor is nice for fishing of anykind but, but, anything put in the middle is likely to blow out while trailering. better check it. mine runs about 30 mph. dont use much gas. put lucas injector cleaner in it, will clean and stabilize fuel for 2 years. i also installed 3 yellow led 18 wheeler trailer lights on sides where you have your wire run. i also ran a 6-3 strand copper from back to front for trolling motor battery all heavy stuff in the back, not in the floor where my catfish go. lol. I fish the Ohio river at Cairo and north, got a 85 pound blue bymysef on rod adn reel. i dont anchor i go huntin em. Good luck with that new boat, fun to shakem down. Ron

[@ernieforrest7218]

Richard, i have a 14x42 Alweld standard jon boat with the exact same 50# thrust power drive motor on it that you have. Recently the foot control failed, and i found that there is a remote control available for it called ( co pilot )at a very reasonable cost, like about $100. So i bought one and had it installed. It does the same things the foot control does but no more, meaning it steers and you can increase or decrease speed as well as shutting if off completely. Mind you now there is also a much more expensive option available called ( I pilot ) for that motor as well, which allows for things like spot lock. But the ( co pilot ) will allow you to control the motor from anywhere in the boat with the remote, which is a very nice feature. At my age im not comfortable standing on the bow as you do while running the boat. Ask your self if you could get back in the boat if you fell out of it, especially in cold water like where you fish. You could also move that motor onto your other boat, and you would find the remote to be a welcome addition. Id suggest you contact Minn Kota for more information on the 2 different type remote units available for the Power drive motors. May God continue to bless you, and allow you to keep up the good work.

[@dianaheaphy8294]

Dear Richard, you leave me smiling and laughing Every Single Time! May God abundantly bless you!

[@jessesaylor230]

That's nice setup on your boat. Plenty room. So you can take a friend along more now haha. God bless you and yours. Looking forward to your next trip and thanks for the info

[@dr-px1zr]

Richard Gene "The Fishing Machine". Is a literal living encyclopedia filled with Knowledge, "And!, 'The Holy Spirit!!!

[@elvisrickey4625]

If I were you I'd grab that white bamboo chair by your bait bucket and put it right in the middle of that 40 square ft on your tracker. 😇Hoping you do well with that front moving through. Very informative video as usual. God Bless you.

[@JesseG085]

Go ahead and stick that new trolling motor on the little boat and get ya a 70lber. Nice arsenal you have there!

[@clockfixerar]

I have a 17 ft Tracker and purchased a Minnkota Terrova 55pound motor and it is perfect for my boat..

[@waynecasper5346]

Hey Richard I have a 1860 also but it’s a Lowe Roughneck and the lay is pretty much like the tracker. The front deck is exactly like yours but I’ll soon be 74 years old and the step up to the front deck is high and hard on my knees which I’ve already had one replaced back in 2003 and fixing to have the right knee done this April. But I had to build a step to help me get up and down. One for the front And one for the back for a friend if needed. I built them out of new treated wood I would rather have them built out of aluminum but aluminum work around here is so expensive. But I have sitting in my garage a 2007 low hour 60hp Yamaha Two stroke that I just installed a Yamaha big tiller on it. I put a 10” Jack plate which it being and boat there were no holds drilled in the transom so I borrowed a pattern bracket from Athens Marine to drill the holes in the right location. I have hung the motor yet because I use this boat for the electric reservoir only. The Yamaha weight is 275 lbs but I found a used hydraulic lift that use for lifting 300 lbs plus handicap people from the beds to wheelchairs so that I can use it in big lakes and rivers. Right now the boat has three trolling motors on it up from a foot control 75 lbs thrust Minn Kota which it hauls by it self and two 50 lbs each MotorGuides on the back and have them wired to a Bigfoot up front to cut them on and off. With three motor it trucks along just great. I haven’t run the 60 Yamaha on the boat yet it’s been setting in the garage for over a year the motor has a 128 lbs of compression on all cylinders motor looks new. I hope that high step don’t bother your knees but if it dose and you decide to make something for yours show me your ideas it might be better than what I came up with. Ok Richard enough of my ramblings on my boat. Have blessed day be safe and catch what you can use and release the rest hahahahahaha sound familiar 😂

[@Natureboy1607]

I must tell you Richard I love that boat and I called them about the layout of your boat . My hope is to buy the same before I retire !

[@brianforrest3377]

Love the boat mr gene can’t wait to see some good catfish videos