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[@JunkyardDigs]

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[@Oddball159]

hamburgers or hotdogs. which is better?

[@joeyfaulks]

You must have been busy cause it's the 14th and you said it was the 2nd on the video I been wondering if when you was going to put out a video

[@joeyfaulks]

Sorry didn't know you had to do all this work to it now I know why it been a long wait for a video

[@skrrtskrrt646]

Sorry for messing with sponsorships, i know that's what makes this content free, but please do your own research before purchasing RayCon Earbuds.

[@JunkyardDigs]

@@skrrtskrrt646 I have three pair I've used for 4 years now I absolutely love them. I don't even read a script when I do these ads

[@FreedomForceFishing]

As a fellow boat owner, it’s nice to see these older boats get some attention but I wouldn’t call it love😂

[@davidhamilton7628]

No love

[@acetylcholine3]

This did NOT feel like love!

[@koolharp]

Codependency

[@TheMegaross91]

It's love, it might be love in the way Lenny loves field mice. Might love it to death, but it's love eh?

[@allenschmitz9644]

love is when you sell it.

[@chevymontmarlo]

Heck boatyard digs has returned! Love the boat revivals! Small engines too

[@christopherweise438]

Boatyard Digs.......with your host Captain Stubing.

[@MP-ww1dc]

boatyard digs is the best :D

[@bobadam7021]

I scanned through the comments quick and didn't see this mentioned. Never run the engine with drive trimmed up more than halfway. It will smoke that gimbal bearing. Also the reason marine fuel pumps are different is because when an automotive pump diaphram leaks it can weep fuel out through a hole. Gas fumes settle into the bilge and stay there, so big badda boom if fuel vapor meets ignition. That drive will probably be a milkshake because what likely happened was a shaft seal went out at some point and the water got into the gearcase and cracked it when it froze. So that problem is probably still there. Run it as long as it's fun, and then when it's not put a bigger engine in.

[@shawnkelley9169]

It's always great to see Jesse haven't seen him in a long time

[@scottbruner9266]

I like how you’re finally using your marine fuel tank in an actual boat😂

[@bluberryswisha]

You saved that squirrel from weeks of torture lol they was having a blast playing with it but it was terrified that's crazy

[@alt7488]

my old cat used to do that with mice, they either escaped or died from heart attacks after a few hours

[@Adam-kr8wy]

yeah i saw the .22 in the frame right after 😂 I knew it was comin

[@MrLangDog]

I never knew squirrels played dead!!!

[@splitsecondmagician]

Bushy tailed tree rats.

[@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo]

@@Adam-kr8wy same....

[@williamhelliwell3060]

I'm not a boat guy but I grew up around a 54' Manson... I can appreciate your efforts and passion for bringing old stuff back to life. You guys are a great couple... don't change. Keep up the great work!

[@drewdougan]

That smile on your face at the end is totally legit. You can tell you're so relieved and having so much fun. Great video. I love your attention to detail. And I would drive anything you've worked on. Great job!

[@TunefulRope]

After watching season 1 of putting the corn in I audibly snorted when he said that it would be fixed in 2 days. Nothing on this channel is ever on time. But I love it for that.

[@joshpittman1982]

12 seconds. Last time I was this fast my partner was never more dissatisfied.

[@commentsminecraft91]

You win 🤣

[@carwashadamcooper1538]

12 seconds would be a record for me! heck, I'm usually asleep already at that point..

[@1dollarHat]

​@@carwashadamcooper1538I would keep that to myself if I were you

[@jmyd83]

What is his Name

[@Preston_Wood]

😂

[@brockryan3405]

Mook’s ride to the lake was hilarious. I hope she never changes!😂. I was ready to see her with 3 pairs of water wings on a two life vests😊

[@puttitat2851]

Those minutes of running dry would do that to the impeller - never run an impeller dry for obvious reasons. Loved the content. Hoping for more boats soon! 🤩

[@RyanCollins-ol1wv]

i was gonna say something but i was hoping he would check it or find out its overheating before the test run

[@josephcivita1450]

Also, ripped boot can alow water to enter the boat.

[@spartan92296]

I just wanted to say I feel your pain on the finding more and more issues in a second hand boat. That being said you have tenacity and skill and a pretty good sense of humor to cope haha.

[@thedungeondelver]

Kevin the most boat-owner thing you could have done was to stand next to your boat, wearing a ballcap, sunglasses, shorts & deck shoes and cold drink in a plastic cup. It was a perfect moment in a great video. Love your stuff!

[@WingmanJohnny]

BOAT Break Out Another Thousand. No biggie. Yins guys rock. Doing a great job. Keep up the great work

[@Petethedeadboy]

Every boat owner ever...its just one thing after another with this boat. 😂❤

[@harveyhandbanana]

Not gonna lie that bean update really made my day I've been wondering if the crop was doing ok. Always great to see you working on something Kevin and Mook can't wait to see what you come up with next

[@Idontknowprobably]

I work at a boat dealership/repair joint and I've gotta say that B.O.A.T acronym has gotta be the most accurate thing I've ever heard😂

[@AdamReveal]

i'm a career automotive tech and I've been watching you since I was 16, you've gotta be one of my favorite channels. i recently had some health issues at work and I've been rewatching all your old content and it all holds up great. keep up the work man, you've built one of the best car channels on youtube. also a red head and you inspired me to grow a beard which is shockingly coming in like yours

[@alanhester9984]

Thanks for the boat video, makes me feel like I am not alone in the never ending boat repairs. I have a 1988 21' Sea Swirl and last year I took my boat out once and found the floor was really soft. So I spent about 3 weeks cutting out the old floor and building in all new floor including fiber glassing it in with new carpet. Fall came so I quickly put it away in my barn and when I got it out a couple weeks ago I found I got busy and forgot to winterize it. I have a Chev 4.3 V6 and both exhaust manifolds froze and broke. Luckily I removed them and was able to weld them back up and all was fine. Time to get the boat and trailer licensed and take it out on the river. But need to get it cleaned out, this boat has a Cuddy cabin with a V bunks up front with a small sink water tank and stove. I sat down on the bed and crunch, the wood under the beds are rotten and now I have the cabin part all tore apart for new plywood and re fiber glassing. With boats it never stops. Looks like I will miss half of this summer fixing this damn boat before I can use it again.

[@josephtrevino5690]

I want to just say that this is the most laid back and chill video I’ve seen so far, and an amazing wholesome moment between Kevin and Mook.😊

[@williampeeters7327]

Enjoyed seeing Jesse too

[@tetedur377]

Mook: "I'm fired!? Great! See ya!"

[@flurpoid]

If there's anything to wear a dust mask for, it's fiberglass dust. That stuff is literally microscopic shards of glass you're inhaling.

[@hhaste]

"There is no evidence of long-term damage from inhaling fiberglass particles" I mean you're right and I'd certainly wear a mask but it's not that big of a deal

[@christopherweise438]

@@hhaste - "There is no evidence of long-term damage from inhaling fiberglass particles" What is "statements written buy fiberglass companies" Alex.

[@semorrison7082]

It is nice to see more of Jesse on the other side of the camera. You can't beat brotherly banter.

[@davidremy4470]

Nice job Kevin, very entertaining and informative, a Junkyard Digs classic!! Enjoy the fruits of your labor my friend.

[@dougstripp7522]

Hi Kevin running the boat without water going through the water intake could scar your impeller and make the motor run hot. The impellers are made of rubber and water lubricants them.

[@TheTallOne890]

fun fact water is not a lubricant all it would do is cool the motor

[@MrDavesbronco]

Was just gonna say that, from experience that exhaust hose is a pain to replace when the impeller pump doesn't pump water out the exhaust.

[@THX-vb8yz]

Just about to write that.... and I saw yours.

[@THX-vb8yz]

​@@TheTallOne890Yeap....

[@travisevans7502]

@@TheTallOne890 also keeps the rubber impeller cool without water it will get hot and eventually fail doesn't happen immediately but I wouldn't run it to much like that

[@bradnewby5695]

The 2 best days of a boat owners life, the day you get it and the day you sell it lol, nice job on gettin after it and making it happen.

[@finnenjr]

true!

[@StubbyPhillips]

I have LOTS of great days on my boat. Maybe they're just doing it wrong.

[@floridagirl386]

​@@StubbyPhillips they are. Or they aren't upkeeping it right

[@shaharsdechen2537]

i really like jessie content! need more of him

[@user-td6nx6dr7u]

Definitely worth an engine rebuild. Keep it going! Love you Mook.. Heck boatyard digs has returned! Love the boat revivals! Small engines too.

[@jamesscimone1447]

The "Car Wash" song was hilarious.. It's good to see Jessie, he's a freaking riot.... LOL

[@henkoosterhof5947]

Boat engines usually have an rubber impellor in the waterpump. With the first start up it was burned up. Secondly where the space gets smaller it pushes out water and where it gets bigger sucks it in the pump. Kevin. When working on fiberglass use a sawsall or multitool. Never an anglegrinder. Try to get hold of a 4 cyl diesel (car/excavator or so). Put a piece of flat steek between the wood. You can drill and taper the holes for the bracket and use bolts instead of woodscrews.

[@seanmckay3392]

excavator engines are expensive he should put a vw tdi in it

[@Djdj-kd8ue]

I've found out it really doesn't do much good to say/advise,or anything on the replays, because they"ve already done everything B4 hand,In other words... KZbin,or the editing,or whatever is never in real time,like utube may say posted 2hrs.ago & it's been 3days ago.I just wished someone happy birthday & it was come to find out was 5days ago,even tho it said 2hrs ago,SOooo...

[@henkoosterhof5947]

@@Djdj-kd8ue comments: not for the one who posted it. Or it must be an more post on the same boat/engine. But for the ones watching it and using it at advice i hope it does. Posting: it was filmed in the past then put toghetter. So the stated moment of putting it online is always filmed earlier. So why would the stated moment of putting it online be incorrect?

[@henkoosterhof5947]

@@seanmckay3392 dont know whats more obtainable in the states. In my home country(the netherlands) i needed a diesel for my citroen. Got 1 for about 150$ with 100000 km(some 60000 miles).

[@AintScaredGarage]

I love Kevin but I was dying when he was revving it up on the first stat, I'm like oh no, he is frying the impeller LOL

[@BradFitzsimmons]

Great video as always. Hope your Dad is ok after his surgery!

[@weswestmoreland4270]

Say goodbye to the plastic impeller in the lower unit. Always have a water hose connected.

[@AshenShugar0965]

Definitely worth an engine rebuild. Keep it going! Love you Mook.

[@vintagetintrader1062]

Thank you so much on not calling it a ‘Iron Duke’ I’ve had forum wars over that name been applied to the 153/181 GM industrial/Mercruiser engine. I had a GM 181, it’s big brother from a Crown Forklift I was going to use in a little Model A build in Australia

[@toddsmith4015]

Enjoyed the boat work... always enjoy the automotive, but the agricultural and snowmobile/atv is always interesting... thanks

[@cylayton7686]

Nice change of pace video. Enjoy your free boat, it looks great!

[@trythistv]

Its always interesting to watch someone who doesn't typically do what you frequently do and see how they do stuff. Loved seeing Boatyard Digs, if you ever want an adventure with some junk jetskis, let me know!

[@precise1329]

For once, boat tank is in a boat.

[@puddleduckist]

The old boat cleaned up nicely! Great job on bringing it back!!! The gauge clusters are cool looking on these old boats!

[@darroldvillarreal3628]

Kevin, if you want the boat, shiny white within 5 minutes, toilet bowl, cleaner acid and snow brush and then wash it off. Interior you can use your dgerm or Mr clean sponges

[@stephenruss2015]

Well definitely put a new water pump in it now after sitting that long and then running it dry

[@JesusChrist-ko7sg]

Jesse saying “I’m 21” made me feel old and I’m younger than him, I saw the series on Jesse’s V6 Camaro when it came out and correct me if I’m wrong but wasn’t that his first car? 😂

[@robertmoczulski3096]

Great video, you gave that boat some love for sure. Dad saves the day with his unsurpassed knowledge on fiberglass and everything worked out perfectly. Glad to see you get out on the water and relax after a long 2 weeks.

[@dmparks4013]

I loved this change of pace. Reminded me; The best days of a boat owner are the first on the water Andy they day they sell it. And: Boats are holes in the water that you pour money into. I still want another one.

[@danielfreeman7894]

Impeller smoked after no water

[@cliffordplasd8239]

Jyd did cars, atvs, snowmobiles, farm equipment, and now I think it's time they get their wings. Please do an airplane

[@jaySilverE34]

If he did a plane, it would be the last episode ever

[@cliffordplasd8239]

@@jaySilverE34 I hope not but lol 😂

[@jamespritchett1886]

Good to see you two again. Seems like u two having a great time on the lake with y’all’s new toy. Have fun be good be safe.

[@greatheightsu]

I'm so proud of you guys becoming boat people. Congratulations!

[@Trenton-om9qs]

Gotta love a good boat revival every now and again. Captain Kevin

[@koolkid1926]

we just got the exact same boat for free and i had no idea how to work on it so thank you for this video

[@GetDougDimmadomed]

There's one of these boats for free every week in my area, and I'm not terribly far from these guys. I have to keep telling myself that boat ownership isn't worth it.

[@TheRattyBiker]

I'm loving your side projects, boats, farming, campers etc...

[@Precisionreelworks]

Oscillating multi tool works dang good if you have to do fiberglass again

[@drew1928]

Congrats on all the hard, expensive boat work . 👏 You and Mook deserve to relax and enjoy.

[@timothyblaze4556]

Hey guys, I love, love, love, love these boat videos! They are truly amazing! Thank you all for everything you guys do!

[@gavinrewell9703]

I am happy to see you both looking relaxed and enjoying the fruits of everyone’s labour.

[@ashleybull4450]

Really loving these boating videos, a nice break from the norm (along with the Farming series)

[@terryeustice5399]

I remember you and Angus on a boat last year. There’s nothing Kevin you can’t do. Will need a lower housing unit. Because the liquid steel won’t last and the skew at bottom is broken. And Mook is not terrified any longer. Enjoyed the Video. 💯👍

[@jamesbarr3455]

Skeg. I hate auto-correct.....

[@EternalCarbine1]

Always a great day when junkyard digs uploads.

[@Quint1836]

Has cap off you crank. Clearly sees points, cuts to cap on "probably a points system" this is why I've been subscribed since always

[@bostonbrown2006]

Great video! Love this type of stuff. Glad to see this old boat back up and running. When you run it out of the water, make sure you raise the drive up or you will SMOKE that u joint. Also you can trim it up going down the water and pick up a few mph.👍

[@600wheel]

In the 80s we had one of those boats maybe it was even the late 70s. I was a kid and it was a fun boat when it ran but the motor gave my dad a lotta trouble mostly because we lived on the ocean and the salt just ate and got into everything, EVERYTHING. The best memories that I used to have of my young life were from that boat so I hope you guys get the same from yours and you’ll be surprised at how peppy it is

[@861LJ]

Glad you were able to make it out onto the lake after all that work! So worth it!!! Beautiful night for a ride around the lake!

[@jeaniepatterson2384]

My husband and I bought a basket case boat and rebuilt everything and loved that thing and spent many hours aboard and loved it. Thanks for sharing

[@KiwiStag74]

Well, THAT was different! It was also a bloody good watch! Never knew how the exhaust and water got fired out through the propeller and it's quite fascinating to see how engineers solved the issues when developing the inboard engine's drive delivery. When something is free, it never is. Over the years I have found there are very few things that are cast off by other people that don't require a bit of fettling.....or a complete rebuild.... or that are just toast and a great example of the metaphorical doorstop....or boat anchor. That being said, with a bit of ingenuity, a steep learning curve, the help of the internet and some handy advice (along with an open wallet and / or possibly a working credit card), one can make the freebie cruise again and have a few more great memories with it - be that a car, truck, quad bike or boat - and the feeling of accomplishment that goes with it? THAT is what makes it worth while. The scenery on the lake was spectacular and such a beautiful day to take the boat out as well. Awesome job, people. Absolutely fantastic to see the old girl move under her own steam (smoke?) again. All the best.

[@theneighborskitchen]

I had a free boat once, I opted to prefer a friend with a boat 😂

[@Xmetalfanx]

thanks for the great entertaining AND educational content as always. Also hoping your dad recovers fully from that surgery ASAP.

[@raphaelgort5499]

this was sooo awesome to watch all the way to the last shot! the best ending EVER

[@TheGeekiestGuy]

Always a good day when I get to watch you guys while I'm stuck at work. Thanks for the content, Kevin. You guys are awesome. 🤙🏽

[@somesingingguy]

Best restoration content on KZbin. Love the personality put into these videos! Keep up the awesome content dudes!

[@mikenelainetrimpey6165]

I learned a few things from this free boat video. Thank you Kevin and Mook !

[@paulweigle6872]

Great stuff. Lots of smiles . Thank you for that.

[@IllinoisRailOffical]

Love these boat videos. Pease keep them up Kevin, there awesome.

[@baggedmazda666]

The boat episode with all of you guys is what made me subscribe and love this channel

[@Magootus]

Nothing like seeing one of your favorite youtubers working on something you love. Love the boat vids. Im restoring a 1983 starcraft myself rescued it from certin scrapyard death

[@bruceleealmighty]

Interesting rebuild. Much of a learning curve. Liked your fuel pump change. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@ryang5441]

Kevin, I think this one deserves a new motor and maybe a drive unit! It’s a good unit

[@janeames1513]

good unit?..did you not see all the rot Kevin pulled out?..if it's that rotten back there then it's also in the rest of the wood...best thing for this boat is a little pond or lake and just cruise it until it quits

[@MrLangDog]

Awesome!! Love the look of that vintage dash cluster. Well done. I hope it is worth using in the future.

[@dentech4710]

Love your boat revivals.

[@brockbuns]

Hey man I hope the old man is doing good. Loved the variety of content

[@Smokezors]

1 mill subscribers! To think, I've watched you make videos while in the armed forces, revive many cars and have many adventures. Definitely before you had 50k subscribers. Thanks for bringing me along!

[@donnabrown9476]

Thanks for supporting Kevin's channel through the years! Junkyard Mom

[@marclashley2062]

Why I love outboard motors. Great work.

[@riemer7555]

Yes, finally a new boat video of yours. I loved the last one! Keep up the good work❤❤

[@joeyrapp576]

We’re not gonna talk about that 90s chop top Ford in the back lmao I wanna know the story about that thing

[@jamesdurbin6026]

Kevin, I'm taking your word on the Raycons. I've ordered mine finally and I've used your code. They come in monday. Fingers crossed they work great! I Think they will lol.

[@BariLopesh]

They don't... they're terrible, why do you think you never actually see KZbinrs wearing them, if anything they wear airpods... never trust someone that advertises something they don't use themselves..

[@caseyramseyer9874]

I bought some on black Friday and love them

[@jamesdurbin6026]

@@BariLopesh Don't know till you try them.

[@jamesdurbin6026]

@@caseyramseyer9874 Good to know. Thank you.

[@FoxGaming4U]

i got a pair of raycons when he started getting their sponsorships a few years ago. they're still kicking and not too bad for the price. better then airpods imo

[@seekersofrhythm]

Congrats on the 1m well deserved. One of my favourite videos to date. More boat, wrap it and do some nautical upgrades. Stay safe J.

[@frankbalazs8816]

Absolutely love your channel!!! Very smart man!! I'm learning everyday!!!

[@jonbaker3728]

Next week, Mook learns to water ski.

[@StudioDaVeed]

The happiest day of your life is the day you buy a boat... The second happiest day of your life is when you sell that boat...

[@jeffreyanderson5304]

Really awesome video can't wait for the next one

[@ralphgeigner5497]

Another fun MOOK & Kevin adventure

[@AMZ0104]

Nice 👍🏼

[@Belznis]

That plastic housing that did not seal properly from amazon actually looked like a housing for the metal one, creating additional seal on top of the metal one? No idea, just guessing by the size difference. Yet another great video! That squirrel in the beginning was interesting, wonder if she was surrounded by them and could not escape or she was really playing around with them. Beautiful scenery at the end with the sun and the clouds. I was afraid the engine was bad, but it handled well.

[@zymmer4]

@@gplugt7960 the engine needs a new block..but hey..Freeboat is game..lol

[@AverageBud]

It is really amazing how good of a unit that boat is all things considered and that your able to enjoy it out on the lake.

[@thomasandreasson9572]

so beautiful on that lake in the sunset!!!

[@Grumpy_Codger]

That boat needs some 70s van art on it. You know, wizards, dragons, flying tigers and stuff. :D

[@Lab4Runner]

As a 20 plus year boat tech I love you reviving the old 120. But running this without the lower unit that impeller is cooked in the time that you ran it. You’ll have to drop the lower half of the lower unit. I bet all the bellows are toast too. Love the show and the content. Keep up the great work!

[@MrMark1325]

Great episode. Live in northern MN but i have family in Clear Lake. Boated around there as a kid. My grandma owned a bar in town called Carol's Lounge. I dont think its there any longer. Brings back memories of my grand parents.

[@jimk4267]

when you removed the motor. My first thought was perfect, a couple of sawzalls and a dumpster was all you needed. Glad you two had a great day on the water!!

[@Ilovebigsubs1737]

Yay I love it when you guys did your other boat videos