Refurbishing My Grandfathers's VINTAGE Crestliner!

1957 Crestliner gets a new life back on the farm!
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[@BR-bj3ot]

A father who invests in his kids. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen as it should anymore. It’s a self-centered world. Jesus said” you do not light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, it is put on a table where all can see”( Mathew 5) The Welkers are doing more than just showing us farming and projects. They are displaying what it is to follow Jesus Christ and raise your children to do the same. Many blessings to you, Welker Family

[@SoybeanFarmer3300]

Scott, thank you for helping Nick with his boat project. Nick, when you got rain and you said praise. God, there is nothing else you can say because that's exactly what we farmers depend on, the grace and the mercy of God. Amen, my Brothers in Christ. 🙂🙏🙂🇺🇲 🌾🌾🌱🌱

[@danieljohnston5306]

Fun to watch and I also got a good chuckle with the lawnmower on the lift. (And a tinge of envy. Lol). I could just feel the release of tension watching that rain come down. Praise the Lord!!

[@WelkerFarms]

😂 Gotta use whatever tools that are available 👌

[@Mikes_Repair]

I can't believe those decals actually worked, I thought either the backing wouldn't come off or they wouldn't be sticky enough. Goes to show how much better even a decal was made back then. Congrats on the rain event, I'm pulling for you!!!!! God Bless!!!

[@rickaser2383]

Suggest you replace your throttle angle iron mount with aluminum angle; galvanic corrosion will result if you don't. Otherwise this was a very cool upgrade.

[@stevehammond7485]

Every time I check the weather, I pray that you get rain and no hail! I could feel you gratitude. God Bless the Welker family and all the farmers around the world. What a risky business.

[@UltraMagaFan2]

When I was a kid we used to go catch striped bass with my great uncle in his 17 foot Boston Whaler Montauk. Me, my sister, my dad, and my 4 cousins would all cram in that thing with him and chase schools of fish. It was a load of fun. That’s something I’ll never forget. The best memories from my childhood were all made out on the water fishing. The little Welkers are going to love that boat y’all are fixing up for them.

[@CrewGuyPJ]

I love seeing yall get the moisture..hopefully it is early enough that the white combine didnt cause any crop damage.

[@jerrywhittington3220]

Been Praying and Believing with yall for rain. Praying also for continued rain with no Hail for abundance harvest for yall. I’m also a Farmer in Central Ms and know how one rain can make you or break you. God Bless yall

[@lgl_137noname6]

31:01 Nick, rest assured that the Sincerity of your gratitude has indeed touched my heart. PRAISES AND GLORY BE UNTO THE LORD !!!

[@laurie9142]

Very pleasing to see the rain,as a retired farmer 🧑‍🌾 from Australia 🇦🇺 I am really happy for you all. Have a great year and stay safe

[@natejast1971]

That cable on the out drive is used to make sure you don't lose your engine at the bottom of the lake ir river. But I guess if stolen but I never thought of it that way. Seen engines fall of the boat.

[@Neverdie242]

I was 10 years old when that boat was built. Glad to see you taking such good care of it. Thankful for the rain, hope you get a little more every few days. Be sure you put on a kill switch that you can attach to a wrist band.

[@user-eo1bc7gb6j]

So happy for the rain..praying for an awesome crop

[@mnbednar8071]

Your grandfather would be so pleased with the boat. Wonderful video and a beautiful rain.

[@michaelwood5327]

I am so glad you got some rain.

[@dillonwhite9918]

Just picked up an old Crestliner 12' yesterday that was abandoned at my Grandparent's in Billings. In my search to learn more about it (year, model, history, ect.) I came across this video. Thought it ironic that I'm not the only MT'n fighting the good fight to bring back an old Cresty this summer!

[@PatrickWendorff-gx8xu]

Awesome!! Check under seats for flotation foam and under front cowl. I had an old boat and she got swamped and went down real fast. I retrieved it and added foam under the seats.

[@garyberg]

I'm so happy for you guys to get that rain. When I met my wife, she was working at Crestliner and her dad was a welder there. I have to say that his welding skills were a little better than Scot's 😀

[@patrickbachman2184]

I grew up 30 miles north of Little Falls in Brainerd Crestliner ,Lund were ,along with Larson are part of our heritage here in Minnesota and it’s great to see somebody taking care of the history and being able to pass it on to the great great grandkids from granddad !

[@orreymodo5860]

If we did any drone maintenance we would have done the Welker Air , Sea and Land forces in one video.

[@WelkerFarms]

😂 That's great

[@OUSWKR]

@@WelkerFarms😂

[@bugeyedwillypetfarm9625]

glad to see rain there

[@BrettCraft]

Happy to see the rain. We've been praying for that for you.

[@WelkerFarms]

Thanks so much!

[@jdmastertech]

That is so cool. I have my grandfather 1956 crest liner. Mine was fully restored. We lost the family farm in the 80s. The oak for the seats and transom was milled from our family farm . Everyone in my family has learned to ski and kneeboard behind her

[@stevekline7247]

I love how you guy's problem solve and make it happen . Beautiful Boat . Praying for lot's of rain for you all and a great harvest. Thankyou for the wonderful videos. Makes my day when you post them. Enjoy all you do and the time you take to bring us all along. God Bless

[@user-uo4hw9ef1b]

With the steering on the right you can fit two comfortable.

[@GrovelandJohn]

i remember Coast To Coast stores. We had one in our town where I grew up

[@kirknitz3794]

It reminds me of my grandfather's boat. It was from the same era. It was a Sears fiberglass boat with a similar arrangement. Later when my dad got it, he installed a steering wheel and throttle also.

[@jerrylong3580]

Prayers answered with the rain. How about house updates from you and Leg Arms.

[@user-oi1bo3if4g]

Boat turned out awesome guys, im glad to see that there are still people in the world that would rather renew than throw away and buy new! Glad to see that your dad is getting more comfortable in front of the camera! To bad about the truck though. Take care!✌️

[@dbuckley2969]

BOB, that is what happened to my 3.7L inline 5 cyl engine for my Colorado. Gonna have the crankshaft cleaned up by a motor shop in town then rebuilt the engine myself. I'm not in a hurry to get it done cause I don't have the money at the moment. Love the videos like this!!

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Same here, having the crank polished. I'll have the rebuilders check the cylinders for conformity.

[@40yeartrucker25]

Make sure the boat motor will only start in neutral. For safety.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I got ALL choked up seeing all that rain! I’ve been praying for Blessings of rain (without hail) for 3 YEARS!! If it wasn’t even forecasted maybe you finally got some weather mod rain. I check the spray areas all the time (bc PA’s sky is so sprayed it’s always silver even on “clear” days”) I check your skies for trails in every video. Never see the grid lines. We don’t want it, but you NEED it! Praise God!!

[@robbiefrench4884]

That is beautiful. I have a old wooden boat. Hope to get her going someday. God bless from the Tennessee River. Tennessee

[@thomaslongshore1295]

PTL, for the rain. Nice job on the boat.

[@perrythorne4673]

Legarms sounded like Norm from This Old House explaining the new/used header. It was awesome

[@ChiefStones]

The trailer is really neat. I had one that i made into a kayak trailer. Then axles are moveable with just a few bolts. And i love the tear drop fenders.

[@joethompson4151]

Love how you guys all stay busy harvest season is coming.

[@MrCrazycook8]

They are just little kids that can't keep their hands off of anything

[@greggb1416]

Great boat work. Love hearing the history of it, and the original trailer, wow..! P.S., Maybe tell Bob to check out an engine rebuild company called “Portland Engine Rebuilders” (Portland, Oregon), been around for 50yrs. Have heard good things about them.

[@AndrooH]

I'd use a tail-light kit, a board with lights that you attach to back of boat when towing, run cable to the truck - remove when you go to launch boat.

[@WelkerFarms]

Great idea, exactly what we did 👌

[@AndrooH]

@@WelkerFarms great minds! Plus, you can use it on anything else you tow as needed :)

[@rottmanthan]

@@AndrooH magnetic tow lights are good also

[@AndrooH]

@@rottmanthan yep! except it's an aluminium boat ;)

[@rottmanthan]

@@AndrooH ya, and probably no spots big enough on the trailer

[@lukewhatley7719]

I used to run and maintain 15+ of those 9.8hp outboards in the tohatshu branding at a kids camp in the Uk Absolute bomb proof motors. Just check you have the additional filter fitted inside the carb ( it was a manufacturer update they brought in) also play about with the engine rake (angle)adjustment pin on the back of the bracket it makes a HUGE difference with those little boats

[@leddielive]

That older style ball type fire extinguisher is very similar, if not the same, type found fixed on board your everyday aircraft. Yes, believe it or not, passenger & cargo airplanes have built-in emergency fire suppressant equipment fitted in order to fight on board fire especially in cargo holds that aren't pressurised or indeed easily accessible when in flight. Being a qualified pilot Nick I'm fairly certain you've come across these devices before. Loving the channel full of field work & workshop maintenance. 👌

[@scottsorby7966]

It's great resurrecting old cars and boats, but its even better when it has such a strong family connection, well done everyone! Now, about those old trucks around the farm....

[@alexmikhael5061]

maybeee not ''every old truck'' but.... 1 outta every 3-5 ??? try to make it a ''WORKER ON THE FARM'' if only for a backup or '''BECAUSE IT HAS A PTO DRIVE AND CAN DO HYDROLIX!!''' or wutever..... :)

[@BlueDually4x4]

The boat was a fun project, that should bring a lot of fun each summer you can use it. The internet really makes the world feel so much smaller than it is, here you are excited for any rain and in another video I watched the same day as this one, they were putting in field tile to drain water out of the field so they could dry it out enough to plant it. Lot of miles between Montana and Indiana.

[@dalecaldwell9096]

Dad had one with the steering wheel. Had the old two stick controls on it with A pressurized two line tank.

[@jimjensen1414]

great looking old boat, good job, all !!!!! SO GLAD to see the precipitation, and hope the hail was small EVERYWHERE on your fields.....

[@burtzorn4059]

Just a great old boat,will be great for the family. Nice job guys. Hopefully some good yields coming your way. Everyone is pulling for you guys. Take care and stay safe !!!

[@craigsmith8217]

I'm sure Legarms would be willing to put a small Cat diesel in.

[@lorendommer4966]

I think I have some pictures from about 1976 waterskiing with this boat on Tiber, I will look.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

@@lorendommer4966 im sure you do.....how much to keep them hidden......😊

[@digger5858]

Nice video guys!!! So glad you are getting some more rain, still praying for you 🙏🙏

[@WelkerFarms]

🙏🙏🙏

[@died4us590]

I think it's nice to hand down memories, while making memories with your family. Using the newer motors is much better for the lake, because those old two stroke boat motors produce a lot of oil in the water. I can see the little one's being really hyped to ride in this boat. G-d bless.

[@runetorvestad2983]

Evinrude 4-stroke are made by Tohatsu, just different color and decals. Tohatsu also make all Mercury outboards from 30hp and down. Johnson 4-stroke are made by Suzuki.

[@WelkerFarms]

That's good to know! I think this boat needs a bigger engine. Few people and it bogs down bad.

[@PhilPrater]

Love the boat and the legacy. So glad to see you get some rain, hope it get the crops to the finish line. I think all of us pulling and praying for you might have helped.

[@carve164]

So cool and what a blessing to have that memory and time with fam!! So glad for the rain for you all!! What a blessing!

[@ralphjones7240]

Nothing like cable steering.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Does my 83 year old heart good to see y'all fixing up your Grandfather's vintage Crestliner + all of that wonderful RAIN !!!!~!boat....GOD BLESS.....Thanks from an old F-4 II Shoe🇺🇸

[@trevorbacelli]

Beautiful Job Nick with the Boat, Bob, Man the Motor really needs a complete rebuild , Scott Man you cant help making faces , no wonder Kobi had left the Shed, Fellows great to to see it rain, Cheers & best Wishes , Regards Trevor.W.Bacelli. Biloela Qld Australia.👍🐕🐎🦌🐃🐄🐖🐗🐏🐑🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦃🐔🐓🦆🦆🦋🏵🏵🏵🏵🏵🏵🏵🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌻🌻🌼🌴

[@FloatingVillageLife]

I am genuinely touched by your dedication to refurbishing your grandfather's vintage Crestliner. Your commitment to restoring such a cherished piece of family history reflects both your respect for the past and your remarkable craftsmanship. The love and effort you put into bringing this classic boat back to life are truly inspiring. And I am Floating Village Life.

[@user-og9hd2sj8z]

Thanks for another great video Nick and Scott and Bob. It was interesting and informative and enjoyable to watch for sure. Wow. Lots going on here. Scott had his lawn mower and SUV in the shop. Not real sure what he was doing to them both except regular maintenance. Bob had the engine out of his pickup doing more work and looking at the inside of the motor. Not good. The bearings on the main and piston shafts were showing lots of wear and several had groves worn in them. Oh my. I think Bob you are still trying to decide what to do. Engine redo is three months out. Not good. If I understand, Bob you can get a new engine but of course Cost is a factor. If it was mind believe I would put forth effort to find a new/used pickup for a reasonable price. Seems the Cost of the engine is just too much because the pickup itself needs some work. That is my suggestion anyway. Hang in there Bob. Then Nick was restoring an old boat that his grandfather use to have. 1957 model I believe. Neat old boat. He had to install a steering wheel system on it plus a gas lever and shifter. Can run the boat from upfront now instead of in the back. Neat setup Nick. He shined it all up and got it ready to take to the lake. The kids will really like it. Good job done Nick. Rain. Congratulations on more rain in your area for your crops. This rain will really help your crops produce. God provided moisture for your crops. Yeah!!!!!!’ Hope this will really help Welkers!!!!!!!!! With my blessings for all of you. May god provide for all of you!!!!!! The Iowa farm boy. Steve. 😊👍🙏🙏💕💕🇺🇸 Super video today. Harvest soon.

[@WelkerFarms]

Thanks Steve!

[@remmiemax3624]

Super 😎 boat! YES, a wheel knob!!!!! Does the restored boat have a name? Nick you stated about the rain, "I don't know what to say", but you did...Praise the Lord Jesus ✝ as He works in mysterious ways and has bestowed His Blessings upon you all. To Him be the Glory!

[@WelkerFarms]

No name yet! Gramps boat?? 🤔 And yes Praise the Lord!

[@timothyabraham2228]

What was gramps name ? *"?" 's boat*

[@WelkerFarms]

@@timothyabraham2228 James

[@ChrisHorswill]

at 26:45 that is way better than the 'factory' one it came with! Much better design and adjustable for future in case of cable stretch etc. Top work!

[@TacticoolCraig]

Nicer than anything comparable you could buy today.

[@larrysims6358]

Beautiful restoration!! Great ole boat!!

[@EJHarrop]

New life for the Crestliner. You guys have Stewardship well in hand. Thank you and God bless.

[@Showboat_Six]

My uncle Harry, his brother worked for Crestliner in Little Falls, Minnesota, and retired from there so he probably pounded rivets on that boat

[@nightstorm9128]

A lot of people including me have been praying for rain for your crops,,And it looks like the lord has listened,,hopefully you can still pull in a decent crop..

[@donh6416]

Western Auto and Coast to Coast stores were the go-to stores of the 50's/60's/70's. The way that Lowe's and Home Depot are today.

[@Mikesmith-tm5sh]

I just made two out of brass for handle like a little plastic one put a sit screw in. It works pretty good. I should’ve watched the video a few more seconds

[@mountainbikingmoron481]

That’s kind of funny because my dad and I are making a fishing boat out of like a 50 year old John boat and we were working on it when this video came out

[@stevebiddle8912]

Enjoyed the video. Great to see you getting the boat ready for time with the kids. Great memories made and more to come!!

[@jamesstangl543]

Hi I live just outside of Little Falls MN the boat factory is gone my dad worked there for years

[@johndandrea8034]

What can't Scott make? His machining skills are pretty dang good! Nice mod for that boat. Love the aluminum boats.

[@stevebrecht5052]

Great job on the boat. Brought her back to life. Looks awesome.

[@timothyray7129]

As always I enjoy watching the videos. It has been a while since you have showed a video of the lakes house. Would be nice to see one sometime. Keep up the good work and be safe. God bless

[@randallfiggat1579]

You guy's can do everything. Good for you.

[@stevenorton3671]

For you folks curious about that HP limit: Children 12 years old or younger may not operate a motorboat or a personal watercraft powered by a motor rated at more than 10 horsepower unless accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older. Youths 13 and 14 years of age may not operate those vessels without possessing a valid Montana motorboat operator's safety certificate or evidence of completing an approved boating safety course, or unless accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older.

[@rewardchoto8486]

Some old welker farms logo from Grandpa will bea decal of a lifetime on that boat✌🏾🙏💖

[@tarefoot]

That's so cool.....and love the rain.👍👍👍🙏

[@derekwaters932]

Swop the coloured knobs over red with black, they’ll only be push fit!

[@louispaparella5766]

When will the first ship in the Welker Fleet be launched? Admiral Bob, and Commodores ...

[@user-hq5ch2ii2h]

God is good all the time God is good. God bless you and all your family. I'm inspired by your videos. I'm a mechanic for a farm/ seed plant in almira Washington. You guys keep me going. God bless

[@wallysprint]

36:08 "old gramps, he would've been proud.." that is exactly what I was thinking at the end of the video....

[@genxweekendwarrior3826]

Still praying for rain down here. 8 year drought.

[@kfish8462]

Was watching the videos on the peterbilt and noticed at one point the brakes were set but the forward left drive was still spinning. Just felt like I should point that out just in case. Could have a brake issue going on. God bless

[@davedieboltsr6861]

Hey leg arms,I have a Dixon like that,love it!!!

[@brucecampbell7266]

Have a 97 toyota camry v6 that lost #3 main. couldn"t find anybody to do machine work, Had to get motor from scap yard. Good Luck

[@garyfaulds2613]

Nick tell your dad a v8 327cui will go in the truck but to make it easier an cheaper make it Carburetor for fuel. Less electronics

[@markshropshire5995]

That’s amazing we have the same story our boat is just a little bit smaller and yes my needs to be rebuilt.

[@user-lx6qt6vx6c]

That's cool that boat came from right around where I live in MN

[@picksflix]

"Get it, got it" I can see this on t-shirts.

[@ncpcast]

Down in kiwi land they were called starcrafts , had two of those 12fters over the years, great little boats. PS they better with merc's

[@kb7722]

Might have to have lanyard kill switch at the front controls to be legal.

[@mikefarrow5271]

The buff job looks like a fun house mirror. Lol

[@haroldharberson161]

Great job on the boat your family will enjoy it.

[@urbanstd1]

Can you explain the GMC product loyalty? Strike 3 you're out IMO.

[@runwillrobinson]

Thanking God for your rain!

[@allanulen3809]

She's a beauty. So glad to hear about your moisture. God Bless.

[@blobbblob]

I wonder if the outboard is actually a tohatsu? I know many of the other manufacturers use them in the small HP range? Cool looking boat. A trailer that old would just be a pile of rust in NZ.

[@steamboatwillie935]

Alan Jackson- Drive (For Daddy Gene) Lyrics 🎶 [Verse 1] It was painted red, the stripe was white It was 18 feet from the bow to stern light Secondhand from a dealer in Atlanta I rode up with Daddy when he went there to get her We put on a shine, put on a motor Built out of love, and made for the water Ran her for years, 'til the transom got rotten A piece of my childhood will never be forgotten [Chorus] It was just an old plywood boat With a '75 Johnson and electric choke A young boy, two hands on the wheel I can't replace the way it made me feel And I would turn her sharp And I would make it whine He'd say, "You can't beat the way an old wood boat rides" Just a little lake 'cross the Alabama line But I was king of the ocean When Daddy let me drive [Verse 2] Just an old half ton short bed Ford My Uncle bought new in '64 Daddy got it right 'cause the engine was smoking A couple of burnt valves and he had it going He'd let me drive her when we'd haul off a load Down a dirt strip where we'd dump trash off of Thigpen Road I'd sit up in the seat and stretch my feet out to the pedals Smiling like a hero that just received his medal You might also like Sure Thing Miguel The End Halsey Guilty Conscience 2 Eminem [Chorus] It was just an old hand me down Ford With three speed on the column and a dent in the door A young boy, two hands on the wheel I can't replace the way it made me feel and I would press that clutch And I'd keep it right He'd say "A little slower son, you're doing just fine" Just a dirt road with trash on each side But I was Mario Andretti When Daddy let me drive [Bridge] I'm grown up now, three daughters of my own I let them drive my old Jeep Across the pasture at our home Maybe one day they'll reach back in their file And pull out that old memory And think of me and smile and say [Chorus] It was just an old worn out Jeep With rusty old floorboards, hot on my feet A young girl, two hands on the wheel I can't replace the way it made me feel And he'd say "Turn it left" and "Steer it right" Straighten up girl now, you're doing just fine Just a little valley by the river where we'd ride But I was high on a mountain When Daddy let me drive When Daddy let me drive Oh he let me drive [Outro] It was just an old plywood boat With a '75 Johnson and electric choke

[@Showboat_Six]

I have my brothers 17 foot flying crest Crestliner Boat with an 85 horse white mercury motor.