WE BOUGHT A BOAT for $100 43' DeFever TRAWLER

[@davidpatterson4184]

This boat was on the other side of the dock when I lived on my boat. It was always so sad to see a strong and capable boat just being left to die. When I washed my boat, I always sprayed down the port side that faced me. So happy to see you are going to tackle this restoration. I'll be watching. Great luck!

[@JWoody-yc7bt]

Tula's endless boat repairs !! Looking forward to the adventures !!

[@daveamies5031]

Thats pretty much any boat or house owners lot in life 😅

[@tomorrow-today8573]

Finally something we, the viewers, can sink our teeth into! Thank you!

[@AquaCultured]

DeFever club!!! 💪⚓️ Not only was I excited that you chose a DeFever, but it makes me so happy to see an old tired boat get brought back to life!

[@TheMorganMonroeShow]

I am absolutely stoked you decided to return to your roots before quantum leaping into the future of Tula. For those of you who cannot understand what I’m pushing here, go back and watch the first videos. They’re amazingly fun. We’re going to go into an amazing adventure. Passing your seatbelts and grab yourself a beer. Maybe two, they’re small. That being said.......

[@OnboardTangaroa]

I hear you....I kinda like project boats but they are alot of work. We purchased a 1969 Stephens Bros and are doing a complete refit also while living onboard! So proud of you two bringing an old boat back to life again!

[@xxturbowesxx]

I'm going to be honest that I started watching specifically because of trawler life. Bought a trawler and kind of moved away from cruising(not enough time) and kept watching because I like you guys. This is awesome.

[@flutterbyeflutters]

I’m really rooting for you two.

[@scottpetrone6284]

I'll have to admit I took a hiatus in regards to watching your videos on land. This is the content that I truly love to watch.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Sweet more projects incoming!! Tula's tech corner or here makes no difference to me will be watching! Awesome team Tula! Be safe and have fun!! 👍👍👊👊🛥🛥

[@TheMorganMonroeShow]

Exactly. Because that’s how we roll my friend. 💯🤙🏼🍻

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@TheMorganMonroeShow sweet!! 👍👍

[@ianmac86]

Hi Billy and Sierra. As a CHB Trawler owner I was a bit disappointed when you sold your Trader but continued to follow some of your videos. I am happy now and look forward to more project work. Congrats and good luck.

[@davebauer7429]

I am looking forward to watching the progress on this boat. I have never been much of one for boats but my curiosity is getting the best of me so I will be watching your progress.

[@BrookStockton]

Well now here you have surprised me. Its great to see people out there creating value and restoring an old boat does that.

[@MetalMike50]

It’s not only that. It creates some great content for some time, that’s the main goal.

[@jaredcolahan759]

I've watched ya'll for a few years now, but I did stop while you were on the road. I'm thankful your back in a boat.

[@erichcollar9810]

I am looking forward to your progression. This will be fun to follow. Good luck!

[@woodboat3G]

my boat is a project boat but I love her. I have traveled up and down the east coast as we bring her back to her glory

[@patrickpledger4764]

As the owner of a 1985 35’ Chien Hwa (CHB)Trawler that I am restoring, I love the Taiwanese yachts. They had great bones and are easily redone. Mine was in worse shape than yours but I paid 3 time more. Engine parts are readily available and the wood work can be your own design and style. Good luck on the rebuild. I can’t wait to watch your progress.

[@SGudur]

I just send you loads of love from India... Just because you guys are working on the boat.. Loads of love from India...

[@loripeaceandlove6391]

Congratulations! The boat is gonna be absolutely stunning after the two of you are done with it. The both of you are so talented I’m so excited to see the changes and the fixes that you make on this boat. PeaceAndLove Lori

[@mvcharisma]

So glad you guys are back on the water!

[@chadrybiski7171]

If y'all happen to come across another deal like that for $100 I sure would appreciate the holler. Never was really interested in a trawler until I started watching y'all videos. it's kind of starting to grow on me now.

[@johngoncalves]

Been following you for years and knew you are courageous, but taking on this project taught me that you have more courage than I thought!

[@chrisrichardson4632]

this may turn out to be my second favorite boat rebuilding channel after Sailing Good Bad and Ugly.

[@stephenmurray9850]

The good thing is , if you find the hull to be bad, the engines in the boat would be worth a lot more than you paid for the whole boat so it isn't really a loss making venture. Good luck with the refit .

[@ghost307]

The props alone will bring more than $100.

[@englishmaninfrance661]

@@ghost307 Yeah , but don't forget the boat actually cost 2600

[@ghost307]

@@englishmaninfrance661 My point is that selling off the boat in parts would still give them a tidy profit.

[@eddied8839]

Not after disposal fees..

[@ghost307]

@@eddied8839 After parting out all the fittings, running gear, engines, tanks, etc. there's nothing to get rid of but the hull, which can be cut up and thrown away just like any other construction debris.

[@englishrose1122]

You have the best idea of all the people awaiting new boats. This is always interesting to us as once a couple have sold there’s a lot of nothingness for us to see. I personally have stopped watching quite a few sailing channels as I prefer the restoring to building a new boat from a kit or even visits to factories such as sea wind, just isn’t my thing. But you two are great at restoring and a full video of before and after would be captivating as we haven’t had a tour yet many thanks and sending love from 🇬🇧 uk. Xxxx

[@charlesmarvin5956]

I am really glad to see you at least in the water. I know how much you both miss the boat and the water

[@rabukan5842]

Restored a 50' MY over 2.5 years. Restoration cost around $60K as we mostly did it ourselves, and was a ton of work. Worth every minute and penny.

[@ppgwhereeverett4412]

I actually watched these when you put them out. I'm just going through them again for the boats !

[@donnakawana]

I don't know how much you want. For the truck but... Since we lost everything to fire we been stuck living in a motel... I'd love to buy it... I'm sure I'm way late... But I wud love the opportunity to show my son the world... On wheels!! ✌🏼💗😊❣️ Congratulations on your new vessel!! ✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@lensmith1870]

You are absolutely correct I've gone through it many times boy that's a big project Billy I'm very exciting she runs that's half the battle

[@ablemarine9072]

Congratulations!! You will Live the Boat and it isn't more than you can deal with from what I see! Incredible boat for Gunkholing in the Pacific Northwest and Canada! I am envious!! Be always Blessed in your Lives, Above All have Fun, you have a great one there!

[@gbhulse]

Congratulations!! May the tides and winds bless you. Keep smiles on faces... don't sweat the small stuff

[@SustainableSailing]

Great. This is so much of what we have loved from you for years. For us this is much more interesting than yet another new catamaran.

[@johnpick8336]

All the Private and Commercial Boat Owners that I have ever talked to over my last 70 years of listening have told me that " A Boat Is A Hole In The Water That You Pour Money Into"? Congratulations on. Your new project Boat and good luck to you both !

[@makotanko2994]

Boat rebuilds are the best videos on KZbin!

[@matui6983]

Make sure you check/replace the oil in tne injector pump. Easy to check drain and refill. Use the same oil as in the engine 15-30 or 15-40. Dont use anything heavier or a mono grade oil. Will still lube the pumps internals if you do but a heavier grade oil can and will cause the engine to hunt for a while on startup. If there is some diesel in the pumps oil when you drain it thats not too bad a sign unless the entire cambox of the pump is full of diesel which is pointing to the plungers/elements being excessively worn.

[@rajonrondo78]

Really looking forward to seeing these rebuild videos. Haven’t stayed up to date on the videos for the last couple years but these videos will get me back into watching again

[@elcajondavid1]

I used to rebuild boats, and this is a steal if you have the time and money to rebuild it.

[@Twist1541]

Great, now I havta binge watch your RV vlogs...

[@SquawkCode]

I can't wait to see what you do with this trawler and I admire your courage to undertake such a big, risky project. You will find a way to make this into a great boat. Bring it up to PNW and explore the San Juans and BC Coast in detail.

[@jodybruch829]

I am excited to see your project come to life. You two are an amazing team.

[@englishmaninfrance661]

I was getting bored watching you kite surfing every week anyway :) This project is gonna be awesome , and SO resaleable . I shall be interested to see your priorities

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

$2500! Now I know why they are called brokers. If you have to replace any big items let your viewers know they may be aware of the items you need elsewhere at a better price. Congratulations on your newest adventure.

[@fxpthl]

How exciting for you kids, another project boat while you wait for the new cat! Having followed you for the past fe2 years, I haven’t a doubt that you will be doing a great job of bringing her back to life. De Fever is a good stout boat and you’ll be starting from a good platform. Prioritizing each phase is the best way to go, not wasting on things that do not add to its sea worthy ness. This will be so much fun to watch because its You kids!

[@NeptunianskyLLC]

Awesome - happy to send you guys a BILGE-D-DRY for your new purchase!

[@normanott644]

Two happiest days in you life, the day you buy a boat and the day you sell it.

[@ppgwhereeverett4412]

My 'DREAM' boat is a Hatteras 53. If I find one on the east coast, it will go through Panama coming to its new home on the Sacramento Delta !! I like this boat though, too, A Lot !

[@bruce5285]

Very excited. This isn't just any trawler, this thing needs lots of love. I know I'm going to love watching you guys put this thing back together. So cool. Probably pick up another 100k subscribers, too.

[@TheBullboy1]

Some times a free boat is the most expensive truest words ever spoken I know by experience lol!!!

[@ourbluedemon3604]

The absolute glee on Sierra's face is priceless!

[@user6619-k9t]

I know what you're feeling about letting the truck go. I have a 1998 Cummins 12 valve 2500 4X4 that I bought brand new when I was 35. I just turned 59 and its been my daily driver for the past 24 years. There's now 1.2 million miles on the clock. That old Cummins has never been opened. A few clutches, some brakes and more tires than I can count though. lol! I'm retiring this fall and Big Red's beginning to have a little trouble holding good oil pressure at idle, so its the end of the line for both of us. But, yeah, its hard to let go.

[@inidiaz3]

Excited for you guys! If anyone can bring her back to her glory -- it's you two. Can't wait to follow this new adventure! ⚓

[@timkeasbey151]

I love you guys...a $100 boat....that is brave. I wish you luck.

[@OnTheFlipSide]

After reading most of last week's comments, Good for you guys!! I don't understand how so many people think they have the right to tell you what you should or shouldn't do. Needless to say by the time the last vid was posted, was weeks if not months ago, their comments were basically moot. Keep doing you.

[@ralphholiman7401]

For a lot of people, I would say I hope you know what you're getting into, but you guys have rehabbed so many boats, I can't imagine this being something out of your league. At your age, I would have done the same thing! You can always put it on a ship as deck cargo to get it back here. Have your run the numbers on trying to bring it back through the canal? If you have the fuel range, that would be fun. But, even if you only flip it for what you put into it, you've had a boat to live on until the next one arrives! I'm excited for y'all.

[@spinnaker5514]

Love you guys no matter whether you are powering or sailing. That said, being the owner of a 43 year old Prairie trawler (recently purchased) I'm excited to see how you tackle this job. I have always found your channel to be very helpful and informative. Any chance you can produce 2 videos a week, we love watching you!!!

[@travelingtimothy]

How much fun! Glad you found a boat! De fever is one of the best of the old trawlers!

[@grumpyg9350]

Full circle!!!! You guys are the best.❤️

[@drumswest5035]

The Defever is a good quality brand boat. You guys are taking a very logical approach to this refurbishment. Best of luck and hope you dont run into any BIG surprises!

[@VASailpwr]

Looks like a great purchase to me, and every boat I’ve ever had was a project! I hope to get a trawler soon. I started watching you on Neverland, and I honestly think some of your best content was trawler related!

[@ralphholiman7401]

Same here!

[@ablemarine9072]

Fun project For Sureand it appears she has good bones, and you will appreciate the area. Surfing on Vancouver west coast! Excellent Diving wonderful for Seasonal visits, leave it there!

[@MrFooboo1224]

Go get'em guys. Remember to make it fun.

[@DD-xx8wh]

...it's great to be young with big smiles!!

[@bugsternc]

congratulation , we made the same thing with a 1974 50' grand banks.....so many people says "dont do this , its crasy" but whe love our boat and whe do the maximum to back on his reel life.....anyway..prepare your money because you need chance so many things on board but very good project.....

[@vikimoody8783]

Ohhh boy, let the projects begin. Enjoy the Journey! We’ll be watching.

[@farmingfromabove2234]

I know you have the experience to fix most anything boat related I wish you both the best

[@bobuncle8704]

Let the fun begin. I’m going to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show… I’m also going to enjoy the armchair refiters comments😂

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

😂😂

[@bobblack6816]

Oh to be young again and take chances! It reminds me of my farm

[@BobEstler]

You should throw an old fashioned work party. You would probably need to manage it but could probably get a team to work on engines, one for plumbing, and a few other work categories.

[@michaeldecker2725]

The tapping on the starter was cute.

[@EbbandFlowAdventures]

OMG you got it for $100! Would you believe that after meeting you (Sierra) at our JF Publix we found a sailboat on Craigslist for $1!!!?? Now, we know that nothing comes for free but there are many boats out there that the owners can no longer take care for anymore, for many reasons. Many sailboats like this Camper and Nicholson were built strong and can outlast their original owners, which is our situation and gift! We’ve had her for a year and a half now and she’s still floating lol just on the other side of where you guys used to anchor in Jupiter, at Burt Reynolds Park! We are slowly updating her and bringing her back to life…..literally all because of you both! Thanks for all the inspiration. Thanks for sharing your journey. Can’t wait to run into you again someday, hopefully in the Caribbean! Wish us luck - Nelly & Tony

[@EbbandFlowAdventures]

Here is our boat on her shakedown sail! You’ll see that she has an outboard engine instead of a proper engine and that’s why she was $1. We are close and anxious about getting her engine installed soon! Yes, we went out of the jupiter inlet! Luckily, it was one of those extra high tides! When we gently kissed the bottom on our way back in, we realized we have a lot to learn, phew! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnmvXmyjqK-Kp7c

[@rickr5927]

Good luck with the new purchase.. I have no doubt you guys will fixit.. !!

[@mikemurel1917]

This will be interesting. Bought the wrong project boat once. Actually purchased the same model new 25yrs ago which led us to the never to run again project! Just purchased an estate sale boat. Goes in the water tomorrow. Fingers crossed. Good luck to you.

[@joesutherland225]

Go north in summer from there.desolation sound would serve well as extended shake down when time comes.puget sound is nice but the good stuff is British Columbia and Alaska haidia gwauy. Trip of a lifetime guys.

[@KansasCowBoy]

You never said what the condition of the bottom was...A bunch of my buddies and I brought 42 footer in 1960. it had a bad bottom and we couldn't get a space to pull it out and work on it, there was over a year waiting list, we kept pumping it out, but it went down one night in about 20 foot of water, we got it back up at low tide, and a warning from the Coast Guard. A couple of Months later we came down to work on it and it was gone. Turns out it went down again and the Coast Guard pulled it a couple of miles off shore and sank it. We had installed a brand new engine in it, so we went diving and pulled the engine. We was out quite a bit of money and a lot of disappointment. The rest of the boat was beautiful.

[@Mrflynlow]

I think its great you two can do anything you set your mind to. I really look forward to your new boat rebuild.

[@charlesalcott7885]

Ok ur crazy! No, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.🤞 If anyone can restore that boat and make it awesome it's u guys. All the best of luck!🙂

[@edgarmuller6652]

Not surprised having followed you guys for a while just a bigger project. Great to see you working on this boat. Full speed ahead.

[@alanrasmusson8413]

Gotta be honest. I used to check in on you guys weekly. I love your adventures. I bought my first boat when I was 10 years old. It was 10 feet long. I was in it every day damn near, had mass good times. Since then I've owned 6 or 7 other boats. Lived in one of em for a couple years. I'm one of the few people I know who can double, and on 2 occasions tripled my money. Like I was saying. I was a regular watching the 3 of you . Then the plandemic was released on all of us. And other things occupied my head space. So glad to see you guys again. I found myself feeling that should I buy it, or not feeling. Just like you guys. So glad to see you guys have weathered the storm. I'll be checking in again. Fair winds, and following seas my friends. ✌️

[@Nerd3927]

Hope your custodian ship will help it along to an new happy owner! So good to keep these beauties going!

[@lindabutler7914]

Easy spend 100,000 !!!Boy it's going to be great to see it come back life !!And I really like to see after she's fixed up that trip to Florida thru Panama Awesome ride along for us the viewers !!!!Yes we are excited to see what happens next !!!!

[@SailingAquarius]

Congratulations! That is exciting, looking forward to how you going to fix her up. I’m sure it’s gonna be amazing 👍Greetings from Tanzania 🇹🇿 👋

[@lincfranse4968]

My wife and I just sold our trawler not long ago. We live in Stockton CA we're about 8 hours inland from San Francisco bay on the San Joaquin river. There's about 1500 miles of navigable water ways between the San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers it's fresh water as well there's lots of Marina's here on the San Joaquin and berthing is about a third less than the bay and that could be for a covered slip which is not common in the bay most are open if you got an open end tie somewhere around here it would be even cheaper than that. When I was restoring our trawler I was happy to have it under a covered slip it really helped. It's very easy to to navigate from here to San Francisco and back it's all deep water ship channels as Stockton CA is an inland sea port we also have a few good boat yards here.

[@donhappel9566]

If you check out their IG feed I think you'll find they're already at a yard in the delta and have painted the hull. The videos are a bit behind.

[@rkorsberg]

Just off the coast of Canada is gorgeous...better than the San Juan Islands...Pendrell Sound in Canada is one of my favorite places....the water is warm compared to rest of the Northern Pacific Ocean....You must visit this gorgeous place on the west coast of USA.

[@briandoolittle1513]

100 bucks no brainer, i think even if you dump it you can double your money good luck guys !!

[@galegregory97comcast]

Good. you can it hands down no question about it. you're doing great

[@chrismalkin4070]

This will be challenging and really interesting. Best of luck.

[@giovannibazzini1403]

Pumped to see you 2 back on the water. Get that thing running well and cruise her up the coast

[@mr.e7022]

Wish you guys luck. Don't toss the generator yet, if the engine runs it could be the AVR which controls the output voltage. I am surprised on two accounts, that you are able to insure the boat and that a yard will allow it in. Sometimes these boats end up abandoned then the yard pays to have it disposed.

[@SeanHendy]

Excited for you both. Quite a project but also a great opportunity too. Nothing worthwhile comes with no effort. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

[@seanlathbury5410]

Definitely excited to see y’all on a trawler. You two were the main reason I bought my 1980 Albin Trawler…..another expensive project boat.

[@bramgroenewoud3541]

You are doing great I love the boat Enjoy your super adventure just as I do Looking forward to all the fantastic times Thanks for showing me All the luck from the Netherlands Bram

[@lensmith1870]

Alright Billy and Sierra good luck to you I got excited hearing it fire up though

[@howardrich2662]

The engines run! Good score. Hope to find a old trawler too. We have just gotten too old and health problems to keep sailing.

[@christip20]

“Scho and Jo” channel may be the same kind of boat too & I think they’ve just got theirs. They were doing “the Loop” and were around the islands off the coast of Georgia and then to Charleston area. I’m so excited for your new project, can’t wait!

[@pammager7135]

Good Luck with your new boat! I hope there isn't anything major wrong with it? You both have a lot of energy but hope you don't get burned out! Best Wishes to you both!

[@jnight337]

Welcome to The Bay area my hometown. The good thing about being here is there is a lot of boat people. Out of the way marinas and dry docks you may be able to set up in. The further from SF the cheaper if you can move the boat. Alameda and parts of Oakland are cool to hang out. SF, Marin county, and the peninsula are all EXPENSIVE. If you need marine grade plywoods check out Mc Beath in Berkeley the

[@dboivin88]

i think this is a smart move. I'd much rather watch you refurbish something than cruise around on a new boat anyways. +1 for good yt content

[@johncoley4835]

YES! You did the right thing 👌

[@LongStep]

Alameda sounds like you might be in SoCal. Southern California. I hope you can enjoy the Left Coast. SoCal is quite a bit different than the San Juan's. Congrats & Good luck with your new adventure!

[@rondejoux8006]

Good luck guys, Nothing ventured nothing gained.