We Drove Across The Country In An Unusual Way Towing A Remarkable Story!

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It's been a year since we surprised the owners with their boat they lost in the waters 30 years prior and now it's finally time to take it back to it's rightful home! Check out the epic adventure we take across the country!
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[@justintaketa946]

On the old poor lincoln's truck is not Designed for slamming it as a Motor in it. It Automatic close itself.😂😂😊

[@kevinnewcome9292]

This has been “Story time with Kevin!”

[@rodney1818]

29:22 Michelle I put my car in neutral and bounce it off the rev limiter

[@theuglytruth8162]

That boat ain't nothing but Bad Luck, should have left it alone.

[@chadvanmeter8052]

u want a good breakfast. if ur ever in West Virginia stop at a Tutors biscuit world.

[@jaredyoder967]

The look on Chad‘s face at points during the drive says, “these are the ‘kids’ my parents warned me about.“

[@taylormade710]

lol, church time with the pastor

[@jby6277]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nickdoesbiking7058]

Hahaha he's totally always got that look

[@annagarner1280]

😂😂😂😂

[@Tom-bo2wj]

Chad is just the quiet one of the group. They are normally the ones you have to keep an eye on 😂😂😂😂

[@mthorne074]

"If we're gonna blow the rods out of it let's do it close to home" - sage advice from Chad lol

[@justinfinch7940]

That was the best lines of the whole show, lol

[@annagarner1280]

❤

[@KALGSO]

The American Indians deserve all that places like Greenwich Connecticut have to offer!! They helped save the very country that stole everything from them!!! They are our light in times of darkness!! Natives from all the nations in the U.S.A. need our praise,love , and respect!!! ✌💖&💡

[@arthurredcloud4027]

Thank you friends.. my grandfather was a code talker,, thank you for your respect and honor love this channel

[@dgmills5351]

I was so glad we got to see the original boat owners receive their boat back after 30+ years! 👏👍🤗😇🙏🏻

[@SadPuppySoup]

Still hard to believe 30 yrs underwater and it is still solid and you guys got it to run. This is a story to be passed down for ages. Thanks for sharing this heart warming story.

[@larrybe2900]

Yes, this saga has been interesting to say the least. For me, the fact that motor is running after being under water for 30 years is the highlight. Don't know it was due to Merlin's experitse, quality of product, or plain luck but that is quite an accomplishment.

[@EL-Dude-A-Rino-0.69]

What an awesome trio! Paul, Merlin and Chad!

[@ShineRunnersGarage]

The emotions of the the wife resonated a lot. I hope they keep the boat and build new family memories with it

[@jonboi2527]

I absolutely love this channel. Paul and his crew are angels. I seen merlins version of this trip but i was definitely waiting for fab rats version. To the whole fab rats crew, chad fabs and merlin. Thank you for keeping us hard working folks grounded from the hectic lives we live with some awesome informative and delightful entertainment. Been watching for over 2 yrs now and i can honestly say this is my fav youtube channel!

[@steveleverett2644]

I met them and they are wonderful down to earth people.

[@ShineRunnersGarage]

I started watching with the Golden Nugget and I agree they've quickly become my favorite as well.

[@LibertyPPG-]

I'm subscribed to about 400 channels, but Fab Rats and Matt's Offroad Recovery are usually my first stops on YT.

[@samwalker3441]

Yep. Certainly in the top 5 of my favorites.

[@letzrockitrite8469]

What a blessing for the gal who "historically only bad things happen" was brought to tears.... I'm sure I'm not the only one who joined her ..... Fabs and friends can change the world !

[@bripslag]

The Navajo Code Talkers did use code words, but then translated those words into their native language. For example, tanks were called turtles and submarines were called iron fish. Between the code words and the unwritten language (that even other Native Americans couldn't understand), the Japanese didn't stand a chance of deciphering it. Even other Navajos couldn't break the code because they didn't know what each word was a code for.

[@dandydan2037]

That was an extremely nice thing to do for those folks. Y'all, Chad and Merlin rock! What an adventure.

[@bigchevy350boy]

Hahaha Merlin got the fan to work!! That was awesome! I bet this was a blast! I've never even left the state of Maine. This truly looks like so much fun! I can just imagine the stories these guys have to tell on a trip like this! 🤘

[@marxxs7626]

Man you're missing out road tripping is pretty cool you don't have to do it like H.S.T. but that's fun too

[@birdlady2725]

I left Maine over 2 years ago. Been on the road ever since. So much to see and experience! Only good if this is what you enjoy though. Maine is a beautiful state and great for the outdoorsy peeps! I also love watching Jacob Knowles the fisherman 😀 Whatever you do, Enjoy the Moments in life!

[@v206896]

I drove from Florida to California and back with the fam a couple of years ago it was great just do it I had wanted to do it for years.

[@Chris_at_Home]

We used to fly to different parts of the country and rent a car and spend a few weeks traveling to adjacent states. I lived in Maine 50 years ago. 10 years ago I bought a truck in Idaho, drove to New England and visited family then bought a camp trailer in NH. We towed it back to our home in Alaska.

[@B4UClose]

How cool is that! Finally, 30 years later the owners have their boat back thanks to the efforts of ALL y'all.

[@rustynail2205]

What a journey. From rescuing the boat, to the cop who pulled you over on the road trip, returning the boat to the original owners. What a series. Thanks for bringing us the adventure.

[@Patrick.Weightman]

These three are so good together. Reminds me of three brothers that progressively get more mischievous.

[@donwilliams3626]

This adventure has been such an inspiration. No one could write a script for a story like this.

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Goooooood morning everybody and thumbs UP to Fab Rats 👍

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

HEY!!!!!!! Gooooooood morning to YOU!!!!!! FIRST for RICHARD!!!! YAY!!!!

[@richardthomas1743]

@@JanelleVocate-Ames Good morning Janelle , I won't make Matt's until later today. I have an appointment that I need to go to. Have an awesome day!

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

miss ya already sweetie!@@richardthomas1743

[@Travis-lr9cy]

My wife's uncle was a navajo code talker. Grew up near Keems Canyon, Az while his parents were missionaries.

[@Harbor269]

I applaud Michelle for the Trail of Tears history lesson. I am astonished all the guys didn’t know what it was. It’s fairly common knowledge in the U.S.

[@JeepLJ3]

Merlin making the fan into a generator due to shear boredom had me cracking up, this is something I would be doing.

[@scriptsrl]

This channel inspired me to buy a classic vw bus and start wrenching. 6 months ago I knew nothing about cars, but I’ve been loving teaching myself and learning as I go

[@FabRats]

Love this! Keep it up!

[@jmaxim80]

Good luck brother it will be one of the most satisfying things in your life when you get the job done.

[@joshgreen2164]

Hell yeah! Good luck on it.

[@bartarkis]

I recommend "How to keep your vw alive, manual for the compleat idiot" . It is for early aircooled, but a good introduction to mechanical basics and thinking. My dad's friend made me buy it 40 years ago. The process changed my course in life. I was unsure of my ability to do new things, and he yelled at me "Can you read". Yessir. "Then get a book and read about it. I'll help."

[@scriptsrl]

@@bartarkis Amazing! My dad actually gave me his copy from decades ago as a hand-me-down and it’s been super valuable. Also the bentley manual (often referred to as the vw bible on forums) has been an invaluable resource

[@timford3599]

The only thing more incredible than this awesome story is the Fab Rats family! You guys are what the heart of America is all about. This entire story is one of the coolest things that I have ever seen on a KZbin channel! God Bless you all for the amazing story that the "Yellow Submarine" turned out to be. I wish you all continued success in all of your endeavors.

[@jamiegodwin9881]

Y'all are so awesome!! Merlin, Chad, and Paul riding across the country must have been a once in a lifetime trip. The amount of automotive knowledge sitting in that Lincoln is immeasurable. I'm sure if that Lincoln had broke down, that crew would have got it back running in no time. And tell Chad to keep it down, he probably talked your ears off on that trip!! That's why Paul couldn't get any sleep, Dang Chad!!!

[@larryashlock1826]

The cool thing is that you guys do stuff like this all the time and by sharing it with us you can do it on a bigger scale so enjoy your channel

[@JasonGunn418]

I cried again. That was an awesome gesture.

[@pkzanc]

You are an amazing band of brothers (and sister)! I love watching you together. Thanks for taking us along with you.

[@RG-ce5hj]

Great video! So glad you included Hunter's squeal when he was in the bow of the boat! That always gives me the laugh😂

[@dcampbell4079]

I’ve never seen someone look so good and cool, driving a boat, and matching perfect boat with the perfect driver. But I witnessed it in the episode where the owner was out on the water with you guys driving his long lost boat.

[@MattBrownbill]

It's funny when Michelle is talking about old houses, as I grew up in a house almost that old, which is fairly typical for old villages in the UK. 😅 Fun fact, I have driven one of the General Lee cars used for filming Dukes Of Hazzard. Was my favourite program as a kid.

[@crazyaz9468]

Three characters of men came out on this trip. With Michelle's wonderful antics, singing, and everything else, we learned that Chad is likely very patient. Merlin is likely very tolerant. And Paul is likely very used to it. LOL

[@johnnyadams1755]

Fabrats is great. You guys did an awesome thing for this family. I know it started as just a clean-up of Lake Powell, but it turned into a great story.

[@annagarner1280]

Yes it did...very proud of this group of fine folks...

[@mjc8248]

Boats are usually pretty easy to tow. They're shaped to cut through water, so they cut through the wind really well.

[@stevencherrett-eb6zh]

Your level of Good Karma is so high there's not enough good people in the world like you guys Everyone likes to meet celebrities I want to meet you guys

[@chrismccue6493]

It is so cool that you got the boat out of the lake for it running and taking it back to the owners. So awesome 👍

[@jodywells7519]

You should have done a giveaway for getting to go on this trip with you 3 ! Would've been epic !

[@markwalters8884]

Can't believe that it's been an entire year since this adventure started!!! It's awesome to see it finally come full circle!!

[@rudiekeyser2495]

Paul you're so spoiled with the very best companions on the road. Have a good one. Cheers Capetown 🇿🇦👌🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@janvandenbosch3821]

I rented a lincoln town car once and to date it was the only car that had a trunk that could hold 4 golfbags and 4 suitcases and drove it more than a 1000 miles with 4 adults sitting comfortably during our trip. Great video guys !

[@johnbradfield8167]

I am really glad you Merlin,and Chad, and of course Michael are the way you are. Great vid of returning the quagmire boat.Thanks for sharing with us.

[@devarskinnee8760]

What good kids!!!I love my brother's and sisters,such good heart's in this video! Fair haired kids for sure!!! Love brother skinner.

[@xxxcabbie]

:) What a crew for a ROAD TRIP :) Looks like a hell of lot of fun !! I'm glad you shared it 'cause we couldn't come along with !!

[@redgarcia1427]

What a fabulous ending chapter! Thanks for taking us along!! 🐢✌

[@spin4224]

Absolutely everything about this episode, and actually the whole series from recovery, is just great. Laughs. Surprises. That awesome cabin. And of course the completion of the intended purpose of the restoration. Special stuff. Will be re-running this one for sure. Thanks for sharing folks!

[@masterbates7016]

Merlin is the best. He brings so much good energy to the videos. Can't get enough of him

[@whittlerdave1440]

I tell you why I watch this channel because it's a family channel you show the good and everything you people are totally awesome And I'll never stop watching your channel I look forward anything and everything that you do BP blast from Love from Tennessee

[@The_Repair_Shop]

Cool adventure with great friends. You 3 are doing what we all wish we could. Thanks for taking us along.

[@stevenreeve4491]

I am glad you recorded this journey for all of us to see. I have to admit there were parts that were a little emotional. You all did a good thing by giving the boat to the owners in running condition.

[@gregorybarth930]

Now they have to give the insurance money back lol they didn't really look all that happy

[@timford3599]

@@gregorybarth930 Yeah, I noticed that as well. It felt like they didn't want to seem ungrateful but, at the same time it seemed like getting their boat back was some sort of burden to them. I hope that I'm wrong but, there seemed to be a strong vibe of "What the H3LL are we going to do with this thing now?!?" Still the work and effort that the Fab Rats family put into resurrecting this rare Biesemeyer Riviera Day Cruiser and then giving it back to the original owners with NO STRINGS ATTATCHED is one of the most selfless acts that I've seen in many years.

[@krazedkamper]

I'm so proud to "know" you guys. You're so damn fun, make me laugh and do some amazing things for people and to vehicles! Thanks so much for taking us along!

[@gihonda127]

17:07, the most replayed clip on this video, that is an awesome examply of ingenuity and creativity right there!

[@TxRiderDave]

Those Panthers are tough! Truly the grace of God is with you as you stayed out of jail with no registration, no proof of ownership for anything, several states away. This was the best thing to do with Yellow Submarine. FabRats, Chad’s Fab and Merlin are internet legends.

[@bobzelijah]

Cool episode. The generosity of time and energy you all put into partially restoring the boat and returning it to its original owners is mind blowing. God bless you’s your families and KZbin channels represented.

[@bigalhudson]

You guys are so generous it’s heart warming. Put your seatbelt on.

[@jdbrown3695]

What a great trip and what an excellent story of the Yellow Submarine. You all did a great gift to the original owners of the boat. Well done!

[@robertpotrykus8739]

About the boat, It was a miracle, that you were able to rescue the boat on dry land, and the lake refilled after you got the boat out.

[@dougdean3134]

What a story! It’s been quite a journey watching the yellow submarine come back to life.

[@joesephhitteman591]

These 3 guys and their friendships couldn't get better I watch each and everyone videos !

[@PatrickPoet]

It's so rare she sings on these videos and I live for it. Every video she's in I always think, "I hope she sings." Made me happy. She never sings long enough, though.

[@chrisanderson4832]

Thanks for letting us go along. That was a fun journey all of it

[@kimetherington2252]

I absolutely loved this video. You all are a hoot! It was very entertaining and great editing, I couldn't ask for better than this, a road trip for good causes, and seeing Merlin and Chad along for the trip made it extra special! Thank you, Paul and Michelle. You guys never disappoint! Til next time, see you then. 😊

[@LimestoneCoastCustoms]

You know, as much as this was an absolute gift for your channel (even though you didn't know it at the time) the fact that you saw it through & made sure it was delivered to the rightful owners (no mater where they lived) was such an awesome thing. This speaks volumes about you guys & your family. I've loved seeing your channel & lives grow by what you do, do not ever change we love how you keep things real even showing the stuff ups, cause honestly we know that is part of life! Cheers again from Oz!! & yes, I'm looking forward to the return trip, I just hope you guys didn't push too hard just for the sake of videoing content. Be Safe!!

[@TDPEquinox]

Watching Paul try to sleep in the back was actually kind of adorable haha

[@CynSan]

3 plus years watching y'all now and lovin' each and every episode....this is my FAV !!! Great thing you did for those folks and such a great trip with Merlin & Chad & you two!! Thoroughly enjoyed this one!!

[@michellescott619]

Watching the boys' road trip out there was the best!

[@puddy7791]

Haha! 34:35, Michelle says I'm gonna tell you some fun facts about Georgia. Paul rolls his eyes and looks out the window. What a fun trip to take us all along with though. Great crew.

[@LeslieTaylorCitizenSojack]

Chad got so stoic later on the road trip. 😂 Seat belts were very telling too. The most important thing is the awesome effort you guys put into this recovery and restoration. I admire your fortitude to return the boat to its rightful owner. Not too many people would be so inclined to do that.

[@McSpunky66]

This whole journey with yellow submarine has been awesome thanks for all you did for this family. Got to say I'm a bit jealous you got to meet a feller. I'll be dipped!🥂

[@seanhine6929]

A 30hr trip with Merlin looks like lots of fun

[@CarswithNash]

This whole series was one of the most awesome things I have ever seen on KZbin.👍

[@chirodocheilman]

"Look at that house, it's really old, you can tell by the way it is" - KILLING ME!

[@jamesmclaughlin8261]

I used to drive a 75 KW with straight pipes, the jake sounded great in the tunnels!

[@epictales1307]

You guys are awesome folks for doing something, anything, like this for a stranger! We need more people in the world like you guys!! I wish I could be part of your journey, but I'm here in spirit at the very least as I watch every video when they drop at roughly 9 am EST.

[@DonAshcraft]

There's always one quiet guy on a trip and this time it's Chad. But when he does say something, it's either profound or absolutely hilarious!!

[@stevevanpatten1372]

I enjoy Listening to Michelle when She's singing 😊

[@holiday1]

Nothing better than a good road trip

[@terrywells3955]

This is so cool 😢 made me choke up 😢 Paul , Chad , Michelle ,and everyone else who was involved Love Love Loved this and all you have done for others God bless you and your families.

[@kenholmes]

The “Sinkin Lincoln” towing “The Yellow Submarine” is very fitting! 😁

[@criscomp9387]

The eye roll on Paul with the Georgia facts was priceless

[@hiluxcolt]

Over here in Europe it is common towing trailers with normal cars. This boat isn`t a huge thing. I towed bigger loads wih my former 90HP VW Golf Diesel... ;)

[@jgdcontent]

Laughing the whole time, great video from a great trio. The personalities mesh!

[@beb38138]

@0:50 he called it a crown vic again, but thanks to the super ninja editor, nobody can complain this time 😝

[@jefesmith1078]

Really cool to hear you guys talk about the Navajo code talkers. One of my sons' friends (and like a son to me) Grandfather was an Indian code talker. He passed a couple of years ago. Rightfully so his entire family took so much pride in his contribution. RIP Grandpa Yahze.

[@ericfaley9019]

Great job to everyone involved with the Yellow Submarine! Fantastic to see it back with the family. Can’t wait for the return trip with the vehicle your bringing back ( Merlin ) ALREADY gave a look /

[@brandonboyce2995]

You guys deserve all the good times that have been coming your way. Crazy!

[@Dan_BamSR]

Awesome to see this episode of the return of the Yellow Submarine. You guys made that trip a fun one.

[@Eric-gi9kg]

The Lincoln and the jet boat are era perfect. Year.. and style.. perfect match-up

[@detroitdiy]

Great video guy's and Gals. Things go full circle, there are so many good things coming your way.

[@darrellgordy2439]

For future reference, on the old Ford electric windows, many times they simply arc a spot on the motor brushes. You can likely remedy this by holding the up/down switch while you slam the door with the car running. The vibration will many times jar the motor off the arced potion of the brushes. If it works, run the window up and down in the middle of it travel to clean the bad spot on armature. The issue is it always stops on the same spot all the way up or down

[@bruceleealmighty]

I've never used this for a temporary fix because I'm anal like that, but you are absolutely right. Such a pain to remove everything and clean all the connections and bushings. Happens more often to the most exposed windows and used more often.

[@ChowderChowder-fe1rc]

@30:17 lmao when all they guys crack up and respond "nooo" to Michelle

[@roberthibbs1898]

This is Robert D Hibbs, I watch your channel religiously I really enjoy watching you, Chad, Merlin, Matt, Eric... All drove within 50 Miles of my house when you went through Amarillo, I live in Dumas. I would have found a way to go see you all if I had known. I think that this is at least the second time Merlin has come through Amarillo in the past few months.

[@bigchevy350boy]

Such a cool old cabin! This trip looks like such a Blast! Surely makes me finally want to come out of Maine lol 😂

[@coltin4803]

I enjoyed this video so damn much congrats on the safe trip back home and doing something not a lot of people would've done you guys are all amazing people

[@chas2can124]

Everyone loves a good old Road Trip!!!

[@georgebecht6357]

The Adventures of the Yellow Submarine. Thanks for sharing.

[@facelessgamer1173]

I really enjoy the content you all do! Most people would not be so generous or humble! I have the honor of setting my own hours at work and the days when your videos release well I start late just so I can get a smile on my face before I go into work! Keep up the good work!

[@annagarner1280]

Ha ,great to know I'm not the only one doing it...and chad keep up with the words of wisdom young man. .love it...Merlin and Paul keep them bantering story's coming...

[@JABBO56]

So amazing to watch this whole adventure. God bless all of you for making that happen. I pray for good things to happen for all involved. Thanx for sharing this story.

[@jasonbecker4997]

They sure seem like a nice couple. Hope they have a great time with that ol boat!

[@stuartfoster3067]

And again we hear, "what could go wrong? Nuth'n, it'll work out" Good moto to have!

[@jasonazbill9898]

Great ending to the story. Might just be me, but I get a feeling they really didn't want the boat back.

[@rythemzlatin]

Pretty sure he'd be diagnosed with PTSD from that experience. He looked _happy_ "in-the-moment" zippin' it on Lake Havasu some months ago , but turn the engine off & back-on-shore , a lot of folks would just be flooded remembering the near-death anxiety of years ago. That's some *_intense_* emotions to have. Gifting it to his son keeps it in the family , & gives him a literal degree of separation , and an easier path to closure over time. I wish them all well.