We Restored A Cheap Boat!

[@i.p.freely2501]

The SeaSwirl is a under rated boat. These boats are highly sought after in Australia due to extremely robust transom, and sea worthy characteristics. The 1999 19' boat saved our lives when a storm on Kootenay Lake, British Columbia developed a massive wave formation of close spaced, perfect waves in a Sine patern in every direction. Literally I saw a wall of water heading towards us on a perfectly flat lake. Later learned it was a rare " Non Interface Patern" wave. At 9 feet from valley to crest. Other boaters in beaters and a few nicer bigger ones had to beach as occupants had to hump off boat to shore while not getting smacked by their boat, or pulled back in by waves..... craziest thing I've ever seen on the water of coastal and lakes, we thought we might all die that day.

[@MR-puffnstuff]

Great story figures it have more clicks.

[@grady.stu.8300]

I don't think I've ever watched a 28 minute you tube video from start to finish. Great job. Very entertaining and what not.

[@stanleytylersr.2028]

you never showed us if the sink works

[@paulelgersma3971]

The drone footage on the water with the sunset is epic. Keep up the good work.

[@dryan8377]

Agreed. That footage is what separates the good from the best.

[@johnhiggs325]

The front Bimini top getting thrashed was epic! 😜 The back one needs to be rapped and propped up so it doesn’t rub on the engine cowling. But yep, the drone footage was awesome!

[@warrentrucks09]

I was really impressed with the gel coat polish pads. Thanks for sharing that. 👍Big difference and easy too.

[@ThatBoatGuy]

It worked really well!

[@scotta8494]

@@ThatBoatGuy Where can we get those pads? I live in Colorado..

[@ThatBoatGuy]

@@scotta8494 i have a link in my description

[@billcampbell6018]

Scott A 6

[@KayakChris]

Me too, I those pads look like just the thing I need, I also need the polisher you use, can you recommend something?

[@thejanitor462]

That Publix bag holding spare parts is the most Florida thing I've ever seen.

[@35rem80]

Michigan here. Publix Lemon/Lime is the best pop/soda I have ever drank.

[@panamacitybeachbum]

The tandem axle aluminum trailer alone, as is, was worth more than $1100.00

[@weirdbeardgarage]

Indeed. In my area that combo could easily be around 5-7k without any work done to it.

[@perrymcdonald5415]

Based on how many boats you’ve worked on these do not seem to be in short supply, Where are you getting these, or are you advertising for them?

[@bikesnkarts4466]

That might be an abt brand. Great stuff. Extruded aluminum ibeam frame.

[@frozenplague4003]

Weird Beard Garage around my area that combo would be 15k

[@HalfSeasOver]

Fucking killer deal

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

Wow, it's amazing how location changes the prices so much. Where I'm from that would be a $5000 boat all day long, probably needing more work and with dry-rotted trailer tires too. Well done and whatnot.

[@NGC1433]

Where I live you won't get a boat with that dry-rotted-tire trailer for $5000. Well, okay, I overexxagerated, but seriously, you'd be out near to 2k for the trailer alone here. But laws here are, there's road tax and yearly tec inspection on trailers. It adds up.

[@auswidemarine8980]

Barry Linkiewich where I am (Australia) that boat would sell for $17,000 upwards as is, If it had a four stroke Yam on it people would pay about $50k.

[@johntaplin4614]

Auswide Marine 6

[@G000POINTBLANK000D]

@@NGC1433 I hate trailer taxes too lmao it costs more than renewing my freaking boat!

[@parascalemodels]

looks like a smurf was murdered in the cabin lol

[@AmericanMan961]

thats how mafia works

[@georgematos1086]

Liked it better without the splash stuff but the whole project was great 👍

[@MrLarryDallas45]

more like Gumby!

[@parascalemodels]

@@MrLarryDallas45 Gumby is green....Smurf is blue. Looks way more blue than green though

[@marvintyson]

Miami Vice

[@dennisbuckleyable]

I live in the Southern Nevada Desert, and I would PAY for this restoration ! Excelent Job Guys !

[@jed6251]

Dennis Buckley ok boomer

[@hushmoney2058]

Nevada Desert Bad on boats but great on old Cars...

[@rpb1961]

I don't know what I like better. The boat or the awesome camera footage. Great job on both.

[@algonzales1809]

This video inspired me to get a boat and restore it...so I started scouring boats for sale in my area...this week I found a 1984 Sea Ray in very nice condition but in need of some cleaning and a makeover for the princely sum of $500...I can't wait for some warmer weather to get to work on it...I will paint the interior cuddy cabin, power wash it, add LED lights and buff the gelcoat with the padXress system...I'm sure it will turn out fantastic...thanks guys for the inspiration!

[@tonywozniak5135]

Al Gonzales how’s the restore going?

[@1osmosiss]

Did you start it?

[@pr-jj6nc]

That cabin looks great, very 90s

[@bradmagnuson6963]

@1234 red solo cups! LOL

[@socaloutdoors7355]

When you said you had a buddy coming over to paint it...then next clip was a dude with a rattle can spraying it, I was dying🤣🤣🤣 until I realized he was just priming it.

[@garydavison7477]

Way to go guys on the deal of the century. Good to see that there are great deals out there for all of us to find, and that there are boats out there that we can revive. Just one note that I feel the boat may need based on your water trial. A good set of adjustable trim tabs. All you need to do is add a good set to even out the ride. Noticed a need for some support on the starboard side ride to even out the overall performance of the ride. Keep up the good work. Power to That Boat Guy!

[@dogger99]

You’re such a natural you do a great job on your channel just wish you were posting more video this is one of my favorite channels

[@keithsk-gaming9820]

What a good deal for the boat. You really cleaned it up nicely. I might go buy that glossy stuff now

[@finno_0708]

Love the videos man. I hope for more some day. Really enjoyable to watch and the style in which you restore the boats, and walk us through the process is perfect. Big love from Australia, guys. Cheers.

[@brianbuell8464]

Man I love these projects. Keep up the great content and let me know when you are ready to add a full-time employee. 20 years in corporate America is ENOUGH! :)

[@q.l.bmedia2955]

Watching your channel is so inspirational to me. Really gives me the confidence that I can tackle a small boat project.

[@TheWolfePit]

That paint splash is really cool!

[@ThatBoatGuy]

It came out looking really good

[@RichardAmmo1]

TheWolfePit I didn’t think it was going to look very good when you started the splash. I was pretty surprised when you finished it! It looks very nice!

[@charlieretro]

It fits the age of the boat to the splash paint was the style back in the the early to mid 1990s.

[@antonioprado8068]

@@ThatBoatGuy I forgot what boat you bought where you repainted the deck with a roller. Can you recommend a strong gel coat for ny diamond patterned deck to repaint. Doesn't need to be anti skid as it already had the diamond pattern. One that is strong and can be used with a foam roller

[@AmazonWebService98]

@@ThatBoatGuy do you sell the boats after the fact ?

[@petertrout8140]

You guys do amazing work, attention to detail is spot on. Wish I was in Florida!!!

[@jerrysmith7166]

Man you definitely could turn that for a profit! Makes me want to go look for a cheap project boat! Very nice!

[@hhhdhjo9160]

Jerry Smith careful, u might end up buying other people’s problem

[@meacomefeyou]

you never know what your buying. The inside could be grose and bout to drown out at sea like a different video we saw but he never showed that instead he merely spoke about it for seconds. Ever hear of a Lemon??????

[@hashtagjustadad5110]

One question, how long was this project? That looks amazing!!! Fantastic job!!

[@housedadtrains]

i covered the walls and ceiling of my bow inside with spray foam and carved out a cave effect and spray painted it and installed lights.

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

housedadtrains That sounds badass! Did you use gray paint?

[@drangonfiregaming4833]

That sounds awesome

[@thomasb2541]

AWESOME !!! I was hesitant to splatter blue paint in the cabin....it is BRILLIANT..BRAVO !! LED lighting looks GREAT too !

[@Larry-nz9pi]

Your neighbors must love you lol. Great job!

[@MrRickb04]

If you got this boat for $1,500 and made it look like new how much are you asking for it? Great job guys.

[@trvman1]

Your only lucky if the motor runs/works and you don't have to pay $$$ for repairs. I have a feeling these guys run the engines before they buy them.

[@joshuaunderwood1873]

They fudge the boat price for views

[@abdelhafidelbounayi739]

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[@abdelhafidelbounayi739]

How much you want for this great boat.nise job

[@jimmydabutler9022]

@@joshuaunderwood1873 watch till the end pal.

[@larsliveson5249]

Harbor Freight shop fans work really well as well, a lot of power behind them for cheap

[@dickritchie2596]

I really admire your work ethic. Your dad raised you right. That goes for your buddy too. 👌🏻🇺🇸

[@FourDollaRacing]

He still lives with his dad BTW...

[@ajshorten1239]

You guys have done a fantastic job. Loving the splatter in the cabin turned out perfect. Keep up the great work and videos.

[@kw57rx8dr.9]

You got an incredible deal, it is also best to use some naval jelly and a brass brush or brass pads on stainless such as the sink, also use a powdered bleach such as comet as it contains a substance known as DE (diatomaceous earth) that is volcanic ash and it polishes stainless instead of scratching it.

[@SSHitMan]

The LED strips from Home Depot are a little more expensive but the glue on them is crazy strong.

[@cosminadj3085]

This is the best thing i've ever watched

[@gregbrechelt2295]

Wish I could find a boat like this at that price, “jealous”

[@MrRayMac1963]

I know you make money on them, but thats a labor of love. Its evident as you speak, that you enjoy the restoration process and bringing things back to life. The end result looked amazing.

[@john27609]

Love it! I’d Peel off the old graphics and put new modern ones on.

[@DayDreamer002]

Great video! Incredible restoration. Loved how you’re flying through the channel at 22:42! Nothing better than being on the water when it’s smooth like that.

[@BenDover-jn1jl]

How the heck do you find these boats??? I live in So Cal and can't find anything like the ones you rebuild!

[@MrKimberr]

Gotta find one in someone's driveway that they haven't touched in years. Cash in hand.

[@preferredcustomer8273]

I'm glad you kept all the bloopers and goofin around.

[@TheFlR3StOrM]

This is awesome. The transformation from start to finish shows the work put into it. The paint job ya'll did to the forward cabin was right on target IMO. Did you put this boat up for sale? Subscribed

[@johnwilkinson4399]

Glad I found your channel. Love watching these videos while I wait to pick up my new old boat after winter.

[@williamgonzalez6643]

When you pulled the knob off the grill I died 🤣

[@cartouchator]

Knob*

[@patflynn4550]

What a Maroon! And what not..... Gotta love his enthusiasm and work ethic. "No one will ever know", except the world. They're having fun anyway.

[@steveandpaula3541]

Best video yet! Love the style of boat and you guys did an amazing job. Thanks for sharing!

[@usndv]

after you polished the gel coat invest in sparbright liquid wax for fiberglass boats it is used to protect the high dollar paint on the boats follow instructions it will keep the gloss forever so long as you follow the instructions i've used it for years on my boats and the on my fiberglass camper top for my truck

[@retheisen]

A year later, I see boats like this on Craigslist. "Soft spots on deck, engine seized, $11,000."

[@pierceturner3711]

I still see boats like this on my Craigslist it’s great

[@4thandpearl]

Love how you restored this boat!! My hubby an I use to have boats but we're older now and can't go boating, unfortunately. TY

[@mennoboon8037]

Nice boat, i like the picasso cabin looks good lol. Maybe better put the top down, if your going faster... What does a water seporator look like?(need one)

[@jeffeastman625]

Menno Boon looks like a screw-on oil filter with a fuel line out of each side of the base.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍Looks terrific. Got yourself a fun small bought. You splurge on giving so much detail to the out motor that I just don’t understand why you decided to do the paint splatters in the cabin (but hey to each their own…I guess that’s just a personal decoration type thing). 😂The most important thing is it floats & runs really well. 💝

[@charlescrandall6591]

Great job! Who did your cushions? I'm local and need some reupolstering work done.

[@FATHERSOFBASS]

Man that canopy for your bussiness is a great investment that’s awsome man. Tie down the bottoms and it will last longer

[@frankkapsner188]

splatter - load brush with paint - with one hand throw brush toward splatter area -hitting other hand causing paint to fly off brush

[@brianrowland9993]

Great video - and what a fantastic buy! Well worth the time and money spent to get an exceptional craft. The v6 motor sounded sweet! Subscribed!

[@brn0520]

Looks great. Curious what type of paint you used in the cabin.

[@meacomefeyou]

that paint looked grose n cheap n tacky

[@kyleeastman968]

I am too but no reply..

[@josephmoran2006]

This boat is for sale in Tampa right now for $8,000! As soon as I saw the cabin with the paint splatter, I knew it was this boat.

[@waden404]

Love the vids. Protect ur new canopy..storm coming. Love watching a local channel. Keep it up.

[@joekostynuik3327]

I've been a car detailing kinda guy. But gotta say I'm hooked now on your channel. Great work. Guys are talented.

[@DisneyKidsFunToys]

Some 3M double-sided tape will work wonders holding up those LED strips. :-)

[@IKhanNot]

Excellent work. Only upgrades I would do is throw on a Yamaha 4 stroke, put in new wiring and upgrade the radio equipment but this is a solid base for whoever buys this boat from you.

[@southamericanrocker]

to glue the lights upside down in the interior I always use 3M double face tape for exterior use. it will never come off

[@preferredcustomer8273]

You're right and a hair dryer will help if its cold or humid.

[@robertryan4244]

It would be nice to post how much all the these boat projects sell for. Great job.

[@Wilsonwillfixit]

Not sure why anyone would give this a thumbs down, but love the videos man!

[@joshsmith7640]

I’m from Florida and what people don’t understand is that there’s millions of boats here. An old boat like this can literally go for pennies because people want something newer with more flashy shit on it and they need to get rid of the dinosaur. If you have the ability to rebuild motors, upholster seats, carpet and paint all with some mechanical ability to rebuild a trailer. Basically, everything this guy has, you can get boats for dirt cheap, rebuild them and sell them for a huge profit. It might be hard for some people to comprehend, but you could make a lot of money doing exactly what this guy does “IF” you have the ability. Since watching his videos I now have no worries about taking off, cleaning or rebuilding a carburetor, changing lower unit oil, installing a new impeller or any other basic repair. People do the very same thing with cars everyday, so why is it hard to believe this?

[@gawdsuniverse3282]

Boat needs some trim tabs and it would be a perfect little runaround for fishing and diving.

[@g0ldensample21]

Not even a boat guy...yet, but I enjoy watching these videos. Nice work y'all!

[@mw0981]

Eric how’s that cabin coming along ? 🤣😂

[@hammatime94]

40 beers in.... Yea nah nothing's changed.

[@luinmaglaya8654]

I love this video. Please continue saving more Boats that needs more love.

[@vetterfellow]

And u- Guys accomplished all that work in 27 1/2 minutes :-) She looks good and runs well.

[@wrongway1358]

Great job but one thing I personally would have done was to add some of that aqua color to the cushions in the cabin to help brake up the white a little more. Besides that great job.

[@JG-mq4gu]

I gotta ask how do you find these boatshirts so cheap. I have such a small budget n been looking for a center console boat for a couple years. Show me the way oh wise one.

[@waltertx.6020]

Yes me too!!

[@vetten76]

Again, your closing shots are really good. Another great restoration. I’m not a boat guy. At all. I like what you do so I’ll keep watching.

[@connorlind3009]

John: so Eric how’s this cabin comin along Eric: yes

[@mikelia1277]

Did AJ's in South Pasadena do the upholstery? Thanks!

[@peterfeltersnatch1051]

If you use webbing solution with gelcoat you can spray the "splatter paint" it helps with even coverage.

[@homarkbeer]

What kind of paint do you use for bottom and inside cabin ?

[@marcushennings9513]

Imo I would use a 2 part polyurethane would be more expensive but is more durable and will last much longer. Since it is trailerable and being stored on land a bottom shelf bottom paint would probably be ok. Its best to use 2 coats with 2 different colors on the bottom so its easier to determine when the first coat has worn off and time to recoat.

[@einsteindrieu]

Paint is God's soap !,Beautiful job you guys !!

[@BobEstler]

So how did you paint the bottom where then bunk skids were in contact?

[@BigBen1991]

Chuck Norris's bench press

[@eugeneweeks3325]

Bay Pines boat ramp for sure! And then the S curves. Ppl that know that ramp know the S turns. I have literally launched 1000 plus boats there. My Dad owned the service department for Thunder Marine in the 90’s into the early 2000’s. Lots of great memories at that ramp. Also launched a few offshore race boats there too. Love your passion

[@jamesthreats5800]

Love the vids , That polish gizmo is pretty cool . Thanks

[@steve82018201]

I’m just thrilled that I found some smart decent people from Florida. I’ve watched 5 videos so far and I love it . I’m in Montana great content guys

[@dirtrides6138]

It’s a awesome boat 🤣 I think I saw. “Go Daddy” on the side but your a awesome dude and you should always be making these amazing videos

[@billwalker4836]

Go Daddy Go

[@flightinseptember4438]

Girl Lovers they probably put that because its old asf

[@batch6792]

You need a bead of bathroom sealant around that sink counter top to stop spills from spilling down the back of the cabinet; & it'll make it look much nicer. 😀👍

[@moondog573]

subscribed, just what I needed, one more expensive hobby to follow. Looks like a great job yall.

[@pescaepicard9925]

Perfecta para mí canal de pesca 👍😁😁😁que la disfruten hermanos les quedó muy linda 👍😁😁😁saludos desde República Dominicana 🇩🇴👍🐟🦈🐬

[@robinboyle8711]

That looked bad at first but when you were done it looked really good

[@paulym5814]

You need to drill a hole in the top of your tractor bucket and put a hitch ball in it. Makes ti really easy to move the boat around

[@efthimios]

Beautiful footages in the end ! And the boat looked great

[@leeepps239]

Great Restoration !!! Buy Restore And Sell ... A Great Business Idea .... Smile ...

[@LinoPR-ds2ke]

Where the hell this guy get these great deals, I’ve been shopping for a boat for years and never see deals like these

[@davidholtzclaw]

everyone in my area is selling their Jon boats with 3hp outboards for like $1500 and half aren't even running or come with trailer lmao

[@semajd5995]

You just have to keep looking 24/7...there is always going to be people who need money

[@musicaustinwalton5602]

Iv found 4 boats around similar size 2 of them free no title but ik hownto get titles and the others just had to get a trailer and pay $500

[@LinoPR-ds2ke]

music austinwalton well the free boats I see are money pit , rotten floor,no engine and no title, way to much, I don’t mind paying $3-4K for a nice decent running boat turn key and go, but in pa it’s hard to get a deal,

[@mattsloop2736]

@@LinoPR-ds2ke I got a 1990 forester ski boat for 1k with a 115 Mercury. It was in bad shape. Rotted floor and wiring nightmare. Would not have bought it but it was my buddies boat he bought new and sold it. My wife and I went on it with him when we dated over 20 years ago. Sentimental purchase lol. We use it to pull the kids on tubes now.

[@TheCrash1987]

I use the harbor freight LED lights for my boat storage and my race car storage, HIGHLY recommend

[@nathanmatthews4422]

Love these videos wish there was bargains like this in Australia!!!

[@jackcox49]

there not exactly easy to find here either

[@hammatime94]

Depends on what you call a bargain.

[@mufuliramark]

Be thankful you live in Australia and have the weather or this lifestyle. Try it living in the UK, it’s not funny. 👍🏻

[@zekelucente9702]

I really enjoy your videos primarily because I appreciate your business model and how you’re able to assess the boats real value based on your skill set to restore it for a profit. If I lived in Florida I’d be looking to buy a boat from you. Keep it up and good luck.

[@jimporter]

Was that a hole under the throttle lever that wasn’t repaired?

[@cornelionsqween8028]

the seats get chewed up like that on boats from birds pecking away at them. i had to redo the seats on my old boat from the same problem. a bird lands on the railing and sees a bug or a fishing weight or whatever on the seat, then destroys the seat trying to get it. i saw them do the same thing to my neighbor's boat like a week later.

[@dweaver1805]

How much? omg you keep doing what I want to get I am soo jealous of your ability and skill lol BTW what would you need to pull and handle that size?

[@dannyv2335]

It’s not a big boat. If I had to guess maybe 2400lb dry weight.

[@xtune5731]

suv or halfton its aluminum trailer and 22 foot boat

[@therealfatfinch]

I would kill for a job just restoring cool cheap boats like you bro

[@jamesbradford2564]

Great job👍 I used to have one of these up in Seattle , mine had a 4.3 V6 inboard/io😀

[@alexandros6335]

Very nice! Well done! Greatings from Greece, i am close to do the same thing in a greek cabin boat of 1990 but i have second thought because of the broken engine...

[@52memor]

it needs to re carpeted or the condensation is going to be immense

[@2Jim2u]

Nice buff job. The only thing that looked cheap about that boat was thee fabric cover blowing in the wind, if it had some sort of leather case to keep it from blowing in the back would have looked complete. Nice job.