The Half Cabin Boat- Restoration Project!

[@space.cowboy69]

If you keep editing like you have a million subs you WILL have a million subs before you know it.

[@MattKellyFishing]

Super nice comment! Thank you!

[@dennisreynolds6915]

Word

[@benjamindyer7348]

agreed

[@musicmanthatlikesoldandnew7324]

Lol

[@musicmanthatlikesoldandnew7324]

Matt he means get rid of the girly music no affence .bro I love ur vids

[@motorcityboatwerks]

On of my favorite projects. Nice job !

[@timwegman5776]

You should be proud of your work. This boat came out really nice and not only did you save tens of thousands over buying a new boat but you had the satisfaction of knowing it was you who did this. Like you said you know what’s under the carpet and you can be confident knowing it’s clean and functional. I think it looks great and I was really Surprised in the paint. I’ve never been a fan of rolling or brushing on paint I always spray when I have the option however this technique you used looks great. Thank you for sharing your project it makes me want to pick up an old boat and get to work.

[@jameszukowski6708]

I have intentions on doing this kind of resto but I still end up watching this atleast once a year. Great video

[@harryaurere2961]

I really like this video presentation. Lots of video shots at points of explanations. There are many KZbinrs videoing their faces instead of taking videos of areas they are explaining. Good job.

[@PatrickCurrie1]

A really good budget reno mate. It looks sharp and neat.

[@jladzy]

That grey on the non slip surface looked excellent mate nice

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

I loved your video. Your lack of tools (averaged homeowner) was entertaining and was fun to see the solutions you devised.

[@paulcarpenter7429]

Awesome job!! You took something that was worth nothing and made it look like a million dollars worth. Thumbs up!!!

[@MattKellyFishing]

That's very kind of you Paul - Thanks!

[@danpmatz]

Good job mate! Looks like a good little fishing boat now

[@MattKellyFishing]

Cheers legend!

[@mohamedmejd3062]

Friend I just saw your video, you know I am a recreational fisherman and I have always wanted to own such a boat, hat Matt for this restoration the boat is wonderful. With us in Algeria, we lack the means .So , genius work .Congratulation, Matt Kelly.

[@jordanstgermaine]

Definitely a neat boat, nice one!

[@donzimmer4616]

Sweet little boat. Nice restoration!

[@MattKellyFishing]

Thanks mate!

[@DancingBannan]

As you we're building it it looked like a huge boat it wasn't until I saw you driving it that I realized it wasn't that big. Still a great boat for fishing on a calm day!! Great restoration :)

[@MattKellyFishing]

Yeah, anything bigger and I might have quit half way ;)

[@ryanlaird8294]

Lovely wee boat nice job man!

[@MattKellyFishing]

Thanks Ryan. This was a great project!

[@Fortnite-nd9ee]

It's a nice wee boat, well done 👍

[@MattKellyFishing]

Thanks so much!

[@ken244]

looks like your having fun with it.

[@markmayfield2228]

It is a nice little scooter of a boat. You could make the sanding a bit quicker and easier if you invest in a media blaster. The initial outlay for the parts would be a bit costly, but if you are doing multiple hulls, it will be more cost effective in the long run. Filtering the material you blow off of the hulls, you can often reuse the media for a few hulls you blast. You did a great job, my friend.

[@youngypaul]

Nice resto, and cant go wrong with the Yamma!

[@MattKellyFishing]

Too right. Have just had it surfaced and tuned, I recon she'll go forever now! Haha

[@100mpgus]

I love this boat! This is exactly what I would buy if they had it in the US. If you drive it over, I will take it off your hands! Great job on the restoration. I would change it to a 4 stroke Honda and squeeze a 100 gallon fuel tank on it and head to Canada and maybe even the great loop! Once again, you did a beautiful job!

[@TheEmeraldNight]

Great work. I remember going to the reefs off "Palm Island" and the waves were about 3 to 4 metres and we were in my fathers 22' Haines hunter we passed two old guys in a 14' tinny heading out to the same reef as well. Not something I would have tried. Good to see another QLDer in the mix.

[@bryansenulis2975]

boat super cool...so old school james bondish... i want one

[@MattKellyFishing]

Hahaha, I've never thought of it like that, I guess it is! Thanks for the comment Bryan!

[@priscillasutton4898]

That is one of the best fiberglass boat restorations. It has really helped be with ideas for our boat. Thank you and it was just what everyone was looking for!!! Great Job!!

[@MattKellyFishing]

Thanks so much for the super nice comment!!!

[@trongytrong5845]

Awesome work. I had the same boat but hated the cabin part, it was good for storage and keepingstuff dry but was a real hassle with getting the anchor in and out. Started to strip mine down for a bit of work and found most the timber was rotting so it was off the the tip with it (I didn't spend too much money buying it and I got my monies worth with fun and experience).

[@Gardneronthewater]

Found one similar sitting in a field, think I might go make a low ball offer on it. You encourage me to also refurbish a small cuddy! Looks awesome!

[@bahamasking2063]

Did you buy that project boat and refurbish it?

[@1lowtowne]

Awesome boat awesome video bro 😎

[@funn104]

that came up so clean mate!!! great to see a youtube video come up at random from the same boat ramp i use. you've given me motivation to do up my Qtr cabin 16 footer.

[@MattKellyFishing]

Justin White oh nice! That's sick Justin. Appreciate the kind words!

[@funn104]

is the mate that looked the boat over for you Timmy Peterson by any chance?

[@MattKellyFishing]

Timmy didn't look over it before I bought it (although I kind of wish I did get him for that), but he did all the work on the engine rebuild! Such a legend.

[@TheBeaker59]

Love it!!!!! I have done similar in the past, here is an idea, cut the roof off leaving a small ledge then move the steering station 500mm forward add a windscreen on top and a bimini and you would have an even better boat. Shade shelter and even more fishing room. I worked here in NZ for a company building similar boats back in the late 80's that company's moulds are still being used the hulls have barely changed (apart from getting bigger) its only the topside design that's been modernised. Another modification you can do is add an outboard pod thus removing the outboard well and giving more fishing room.

[@asulliv1954]

WoW I didn't realize how small that boat is but it looks awesome must be a one man boat though!!

[@MattKellyFishing]

2 maximum ;)

[@dannistjana901]

Mine is only a 12 foot and it can handle 4 persons in most conditions I take it out in, but takes forever to get on a plane and with a foot of "chop" everyone gets wet haha. Might as well have a wetsuit on and mess around on jet skis lol. ;)

[@4262281]

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[@DONphantasmo]

Great job. I think it's funny how little that boat is. I thought it was a lot bigger, until I saw you in it. You did a wonderful job with the restoration. Looks brand new!!!

[@fishhuntadventure]

I’ve brushed a number of boats. Thinned right it can come out great. Never fully rolled-and-tipped as it seemed to collect more artifacts.... I sprayed a boat the first time several years back. HVLP. I suppose I may brush small things now and again but considering time, quality of finish, and effort (did I mention quality of finish?!) - after that I decided I’ll spray everything I can. I sprayed my 19’ several coats in about half a day including cleanups. Fantastic finish. To do that by brush or roll-and-brush would have required waiting a few days for cure between coats so I could wet sand, and while I brush very well, I know from the many, many gallons of paint I’ve used over the years there is no way I could achieve that level of finish which the spraying gave with so little effort. Just a thought I’d share for consideration.

[@ponydong]

I got a 19 foot 1987 gurdian hull very similar, based of ur colour on skid mine are just plan white ,im going to use kiwi grip grey, looks great.

[@nygardenguru]

I wish they had small cabin boats like that in the U.S.

[@MattKellyFishing]

I’m sure this style exists somewhere over there. In saying that, we don’t have anywhere near the options in Bass boats that you do (which id love to try restoring).

[@modemagic1]

Great Project and work!

[@MattKellyFishing]

I appreciate it David!

[@vzec7386]

excellent video. you deserve so many more subscribers

[@MattKellyFishing]

Very kind, thank you!

[@clemfandango7175]

Great job I enjoyed watching that

[@briancaldwell8333]

I'd love to restore one of these! Very cool video

[@BlitzcastFishingNewCaledonia]

don't know how i landed on this video but i don't regret it, great video, quite detailed, gonna have a peak at the other videos! cheers

[@MattKellyFishing]

Super nice of you! Thanks so much!

[@mik3mill3r11]

Beautiful job mate

[@WBSTUDIOS71]

Sweet little boat. Nice for day running. Great job.

[@MattKellyFishing]

Cheers! I'm really enjoying it!

[@1pdigit]

That was fun to watch, I really enjoyed it. Make sure you film and post the video when you build and install the fly bridge.

[@MattKellyFishing]

Cheers! I appreciate that.

[@TheLegendaryphenom]

That's a darling little boat! I love the tinted glass. Great job on the restoration!

[@parkourkidz6498]

Cool boat

[@fsskipperdad9663]

Nice job! If you wanted to remove the engine without a lift, I mounted a $25 cable puller to my garage ceiling and lift my old straight 6cyl 90hp Merc on and off with that. Works great.

[@MattKellyFishing]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@Reefari]

Top effort. Cheers Greg

[@MattKellyFishing]

Cheers Greg!

[@PalaceFan]

Congrats on new baby and boat. Just watched all the restoration on the 'old' boat and then this one. Good work!! Look forward to some fishing videos coming up. Your local to me so will try and keep an eye on your spots ;-)

[@MattKellyFishing]

I appreciate that James, I'll have to make sure I don't shoot with the land in the background ;)

[@robinbrooks1840]

Nice job Thanks for the tips, have a similar project

[@hackofalltrades446]

You guys did a phenomenal job with that project. Beautiful little fishing boat. Thanks for the good content. Cheers from Virginia!

[@ShesTheSkipper]

We just wrapped up our project boat after seeing this and are posting a video on it! I don't know that I would do it just for fun, the motivation of living on it while we travelled the world was what kept me going!!

[@ferway6295]

Awesome job dude! Love the boat!

[@MattKellyFishing]

Thanks so much!

[@EricReitzel]

How cool,I found your bigger boat project....Well done Video Congrats

[@MattKellyFishing]

Haha, when I saw your last comment, I was hoping you'd stumble across this video!

[@mikesonthemove]

Great Job 👍

[@boonecountyautomotive3986]

love all of these videos

[@MattKellyFishing]

Legend! Cheers

[@barrygul6791]

Nice boat!

[@MattKellyFishing]

Thanks Barry!

[@jeffyoung3793]

Great Job!

[@nidzdotnet76]

I love these red to videos. I'm in Melbourne and while I'm doing an alloy boat, I will also be stripping it back and re-fitting new carpet etc. The satisfaction of doing it yourself is satisfying.

[@MrJeep75]

Awesome job

[@marleylee9756]

My mans so u underrated I clicked on this and after watching I thought this was a huge KZbinr and see he’s only got 5k subs. This man need way more subs because the quality of the vid is higher than some of the biggest KZbinrs 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@firebird8600]

Dude! Right! I found him this morning and have been watching all I can find. I probably wouldn't have found him if I weren't helping rebuild a boat, either.

[@maryannblankley2077]

looks great!

[@MattKellyFishing]

Cheers!

[@1j_jce10]

Awesome project, looks clean. Keep up the youtube game because your good at it

[@MattKellyFishing]

Thanks Tim, super kind of you!

[@1j_jce10]

Matt Kelly Fishing im currently doing a boat resto, its great seeing someone actually doing a resto but filming it properly and high-quality, also the yamaha is great love mine

[@bobbob83636]

How good is it hey Tim! Super interesting to watch a boat build and I'm not even a boatee.

[@yamamerjohnson3115]

Tim Burruano you guys are my kind of guys lol there aint nothing better than a yamaha

[@samfergusson6349]

Tim Burruano i

[@Sundayswingerz]

Super clean!

[@elonlelektronik]

wow I just LOVE this type of boat they are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing this experience.

[@romyfox5587]

A very nice boat good job mate.

[@ronpowell2373]

One thing, please put some plugs/grommets to fill in the holes around the cables ! Those open holes are an invite for water to join you inside the boat when you back off the throttle and come off the plane, or when reversing. Those old design engine wells need the cable holes high up on the sides of the engine well, and if not, the holes need to be well sealed. Another mod is to raise the inside well wall to the full height of the transom to help from being flooded over the stern. Another mod worth doing I to fit two 4" inspection covers to the floor in a low traffic area. Open them up when storing the boat to let the bilge really dry out and the under floor stringers/boards have a very chance of staying rot free. There is a video of a 16ft boat sinking from a 4" hole, with two bilge pumps running, and more than one boat has foundered from being swamped from water coming the engine well. Nice work in all respects, no over investing, it is a tidy boat now.

[@FourthBattalion]

Turned out awesome. Boat looks great. What’s the some at 5:30. Been looking for it for ages 😅

[@jappecoco]

Great job, thx for sharing

[@OB1974]

I really enjoyed your video. It makes me want to take on a project like this. Thanks for sharing.

[@MattKellyFishing]

Thanks Bob! Very kind of you!

[@JukeBox_-bc1el]

Your channel NEEDS more SUBSCRIBERS your channel is too good for only 1k

[@MattKellyFishing]

Haha cheers!

[@pieterweatherall2826]

That boat looks like a Fi glass. Built in NZ. I have a boat very similar built in 1973. It was modified with a extended cabin roof and windscreen.

[@Flying4Film]

Such a good looking little boat. I love it!

[@joeblackistone1126]

i have really enjoyed your videos.Good work on the boat projects.

[@semdelijster4459]

Really nice boat!! Great work

[@MattKellyFishing]

Thank you!

[@davidcummings6299]

Nice little day runner.

[@MattKellyFishing]

Agreed David!

[@TheRealMrCods]

Great work, Thanks for sharing and subbed.

[@MattKellyFishing]

Thanks so much!

[@crispernator]

Gday mate i did this with a haines 146c half cabin ,i replaced the transom with a dual thickness laminated one ,this is a big job i think sometimes people get into it not knowing how much time and money it will cost ,bought mine for 3 as a wreck fixed it up did all the work apart from the gunwale rubber and bow rail and sold it for 10 was on gumtree for 3 days before it sold guy came started engine looked her over and paid cash

[@squidwardmcsquidward6478]

Fantastic video I’ve never seen a channel with this amount of subscribers have this fantastic of film quality. Keep it up 👍

[@MattKellyFishing]

That’s very kind of you Nugs! Thanks for the kind words.

[@shaunmcinnis1960]

Sweet boat

[@MattKellyFishing]

Cheers Shaun!

[@JahvisLoveday]

Awesome video! Lovely boat too. I bought something similar a few years back a 5.1m Seafarer that I am doing up this summer. Pretty much the same condition as this one, it was just much much filthier. Gotta get a motor, steering cables and few other bits and pieces but am super excited to get it in the water this summer. Video has inspired me to get it out of the shed!

[@jimcatx3090]

You did a great job the boat looks so small but it’s cool

[@Kyle-dv8hs]

Boat looks awesome! Well done

[@melodymakermark]

Dude, you got skills. That girl looks fantastic. I wish I had the time and place for such a project. Maybe one day.

[@MattKellyFishing]

Hi there! You do have the time! I did this JUST on weekends over 6 weeks. All while having a 1 month old baby. You can do it!!!

[@kevincantwell7330]

Very cool you guys did a great job love the video catch them up

[@swainston1]

Good video, I lift my 60hp on and off my boat by hand it's not easy but it can be done for sure.

[@LewissChapman]

I'm starting a project just like this, this weekend, you've given me a really good idea of what to expect! Cheers

[@Funbgs2]

Aw man it's so cute!!! Hahahaha I love smaller boats. Way more fun to operate than bigger ones. But wish you added some gauges for the engine.

[@gregbolitho9775]

nice job m8!

[@spagfishing4731]

Great job!!! 👍

[@karterguy1]

It looks bigger then it is until a adult is standing at the helm. Neat lil boat tho

[@MattKellyFishing]

Yeah, quite deceptive hey!

[@georgeelectrix8804]

Nice project learned alot no its time to get mine done want to do similar. What paint did you use

[@ddexter8723]

Comment.... But actually really nice Job guys, thinking about doing something like this when I get the time and save the money.

[@robertmccabe6745]

Great video, good job on the resto. I’m about to start my own of a 88 Shark Cat, full cosmetic.

[@Rick_Schott]

Great work. Sadly we don’t have this class of boat in the States.

[@curtisburnham8099]

beautiful boat mate. Ahoy from Baltimore Maryland down at the Inner Harbor. I'd like to find the same half cabin cruiser type however I like to raise the cabin a foot and a half or more so I can walk under. I'm 6'1" however that converts I believe that's just under 2 meters total. So just over 2 meters. Would that be realistic? Or would that be to high to work and look proper.

[@MattKellyFishing]

Curtis Burnham hi Curtis. I'm 6 foot 3, so I can appreciate the need for good height. You won't be able to get a boat this small with that amount of head room (I'd have to raise the roof 3 feet to stand in this half cab, and if I did that, i suspect it would have a fairly serious impact on stability and weight). With that in mind, it might be worth looking for a bigger boat if the larger cabin is important to you.

[@curtisburnham8099]

Matt Kelly Fishing yeah I figured that much. I'm thinking of a fishing type or bay cruiser and adding length and not height. If I ended up with the half cab id still be thrilled.

[@brockbookout5403]

Great job, I'm only 13 but I want to buy a boat like that one and restore it, I'm currently restoring a 13 ft fishing boat!

[@MattKellyFishing]

That's awesome Brock! Keep going! I learned how to restore with a small boat (11ft).

[@cambellfamilysix]

Great stuff thanks for sharing.

[@MattKellyFishing]

Thanks Courtney!

[@hoganhutchins]

nice ride!

[@natersthegamer1953]

Very cool project! I really enjoyed this! Thanks for taking us along for the project!

[@deepstopdiving]

Just got a sub from me! Killer job man! I love restore projects!

[@MattKellyFishing]

Thank you!!!!

[@rajivsingh1999]

The boat Looks a lot bigger until you took it out on the water lol. That’s an awesome sized boat, looks a bit odd though since your so tall on there lol. Nonetheless, sweet build man.

[@MattKellyFishing]

Hahaha, you're one of many to say this, I probably should have gotten some more shots with me in the boat during the build process! Thanks for watching!

[@dannytavakoli9324]

GOOD DAY MATE, thanks for sharing the video.

[@MattKellyFishing]

haha cheers!