Aluminum Boat Restoration - Ultimate Transformation (START TO FINISH)

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Жыл бұрын

Abandoned and left to rot I take this old aluminum boat and restore it into the ultimate fishing boat. Watch as I replace the old plywood floors, repair the rotten transom, install new IPE trim, add a dual battery and trolling motor, install EVA foam boat flooring, and more!

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@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

Tried to fit as much as possible into one recap video but everything is covered in more detail: Plywood Deck/Electrical: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMpyqK1lppuqlGQ.html Transom Replacement: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hNxya5xit6iufJc.html Dual Battery/IPE Trim/Seadek(EVA Foam): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7WVgtCdu721YKc.html

@larrycarr6545 10 ай бұрын

I worked for Sea Nymph from 1990 until 1995. Great boats. Your model, the C C (Center Console) 171 was discontinued around 1989-1990. But it’s a grea boat and you did a fine job! The Sea Nymph Boat Company was purchased by OMC (Outboard Marine Company) in I believe 1986. Their plant is still open and building Polar Craft. I was the Marketing Manager for a short time until OMC Reorganized the operation into the OMC Aluminum Boat Group. OMC WENT BANKRUPTIN 2000. As i said, Great Job on the boat! LCinOH

@DIYSCOTT 10 ай бұрын

Very cool. I love hearing about the history on things. Never occurred to me that CC stood for center console... Thanks for the info!

@larrycarr6545 7 ай бұрын

PS: it is a BILGE PUMP, NOT A BILAGE PIMP.

@user-vx7vi3vq1c 3 ай бұрын

I think they also made an identical aluminum center console for Chrysler (yes that Chrysler) in the early 1970’s. My Dad had one about 19 feet.

@sonmydful 2 ай бұрын

OMC bought everything ruined the marine industry and went belly up leaving no aftermarket support. I hate them to this day

@Imbmechanicaldesign Жыл бұрын

Just came across your video and saw we live in the same town! Working on my new Al boat project now

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

Nice yeah I just graduated from Cal Poly

@1Silverlining Жыл бұрын

Well done sir! Looks amazing

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@terri78 6 ай бұрын

Awesome job!

@DIYSCOTT 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@michaelcassetti Жыл бұрын

Nice build

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude

@ooogabooga1837 11 ай бұрын

Very nice built and well put together video

@DIYSCOTT 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@airsoftdudechannel6180 Жыл бұрын

Nice work brother, I remember when i did mine i ended up spending more money that I expected , have fun 👍👍

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah any project can turn into a money pit real quick but I'm happy with the way it turned out

@janetcalvert3959 11 ай бұрын

I have a distinctly stong feeling, after being paid $500.00 dollars, that guy truly understands how much you appreciate him.

@DIYSCOTT 11 ай бұрын

hahaha

@marek8124 Жыл бұрын

Love the way fhe flooring came out

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TS-eg8dm Жыл бұрын

I have the same kind of boat in my backyard working on, i did the same job that you're doing. Except for my aluminum transom, it is completely rotted out, so I just replaced it and weld today.

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

Nice. My aluminum transom panel could also probably use replacing because there is some corrosion all the way through that has been patched with filler. I just don't have an aluminum welding gun so I passed on that. Good luck with your project!

@philpark8059 Жыл бұрын

Not a bad effort for a first project 👍

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@user-vb1lh2ws7d Жыл бұрын

멋지네요 Very nice video

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@flimmaytinstone8980 3 ай бұрын

I had an 89 sea nymph Great Lakes special 19 ft. It was a great boat. High free boards made you much safer on the Great Lakes than most boats of the same length. Sold it and bought a StarCraft super fisherman. Must say the sea nymph had a softer ride.

@DIYSCOTT 3 ай бұрын

I sold it and I already miss her

@AN-kg4ei Жыл бұрын

That wood you used for the swim ladder blocking - can you provide more info? Gorgeous wood and great restoration. I'm at similar stage and yanking splash well today. Thanks for sharing.

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

Yeah thanks! IPE also called Brazilian Walnut is a hardwood from Central and South America. It's very rot resistant and supposedly does well with salt water. I was gonna use Teak but couldn't find it at the local lumber store. Good luck with your boat

@moofmanx2 Ай бұрын

Im very surprised you didn't pour floatation foam under the floor.

@DIYSCOTT Ай бұрын

Maybe a stupid question but does flotation foam actually make the boat float better because isn’t it all about displacement?

@user-vx7vi3vq1c 3 ай бұрын

I think they also made an identical aluminum center console for Chrysler (yes that Chrysler) in the early 1970’s. My Dad had one about 19 feet.

@DIYSCOTT 3 ай бұрын

Very interesting!

@fridder. 3 ай бұрын

I get that it's a budget project but just in case anyone's watching this and is new to the boat world, this is not the right way to do a transom at all. It'll work for now, but the next owner will need to redo everything you just did. Same with the deck. And the Amazon faux teak floor stuff typically doesn't last more than a season. Better off with kiwigrip or something like that. Looks like a fun little runner though, can't wait for summer

@DIYSCOTT 3 ай бұрын

What’s wrong with the transom. I’m definitely no pro in any manner but marine grade plywood soaked in epoxy seems like it would last 10+ years to me. I get the deck i didn’t leave a way to get access but it’s a small boat so worries are small

@fridder. 2 ай бұрын

@@DIYSCOTT Andy over at BoatworksToday has a ton of very helpful and informative videos regarding fiberglass work, not just on the transom. It's definitely worth checking out his channel

@itsnotme3882 8 ай бұрын

That foam. I think you should have replaced it but that’s your boat and it’s your call. Looks good. You put in a lot of work. How’s it doing today? She running good?

@DIYSCOTT 8 ай бұрын

Yeah... foam wasn't water logged so I was just hesitant about putting in an inferior "newer" product. It runs super strong the only thing is it sometimes doesn't want to go into reverse especially when coming off the trailer which is majorly inconvenient

@jstorres486 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful restoration brother.. I couldn’t catch the name of the wood u used for the Too trim in the back of the boat.. I can’t find teak either

@DIYSCOTT 5 ай бұрын

It's called IPE

@jstorres486 5 ай бұрын

@@DIYSCOTT thank u

@KoShuFW Жыл бұрын

You tha man! Got myself an old alumacraft in need of love... Not gonna do nothing to it until next year, all is running (supposedly) so need to figure out what I want to make out of it. Only thing with transom did not see... did you put some of that water blocking goo where you drilled for motor mounts and hoses?

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

Nice! Yeah I used 3M 5200 fast cure on all of the penetrations. I made it a little ugly by using too much and rubbing it around all the screw heads but I wanted it to be waterproof for sure

@KoShuFW Жыл бұрын

@DIYSCOTT i am considering cusa for transom, but I'm not sure if it is worth it. Did you use marine plywood or the cheapest homedepot variety?

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

@@KoShuFW I used marine grade plywood from a local lumber supply company. Yeah I looked into cusa and the pour in types but decided to stick with plywood. The 3/4" was $140 a sheet though so not cheap

@3Beehivesto300 9 ай бұрын

I am doing a boat that has some corrosion pitting in the bottom. Would you recommend using epoxy to fill in the pitting before I put the bottom paint on?

@DIYSCOTT 8 ай бұрын

I honestly don't know what's best to do (besides cutting it out and replacing it - which I imagine is not feasible for you)

@timenfinger41 Жыл бұрын

Great job! Let me know if you ever want to sell it.

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do haha

@xKingBoo 11 ай бұрын

What was that jack thing you used for the outboard!! Interested in getting one

@DIYSCOTT 11 ай бұрын

It's called a "cherry picker" technical name is an engine hoist or shop crane. Usually used for pulling out car motors but worked well on the outboard too. I got mine at harbor freight for like $400

@xKingBoo 11 ай бұрын

@@DIYSCOTT thanks so much I bought a 1995 skeeter bass boat and just would really love to modernize it but I don’t even know where to start 🤣

@DIYSCOTT 11 ай бұрын

@@xKingBoo Nice! Yeah anything you start can kinda be a can of worms but I just started with safety items like structural issues and engine stuff before getting to the more fun cosmetic items

@xKingBoo 11 ай бұрын

@@DIYSCOTT that seems fair, my boat runs good though and is ready for fishing I was just thinking more of a modernization since it’s a 1995 boat and the storage is horrible on it, one compartment and then one mediocre rod locker lol

@trizzi3369 2 ай бұрын

Hey new to this but shouldn’t you add foam under the plywood?

@DIYSCOTT 2 ай бұрын

Potentially. I actually don’t know the physics on this. Does foam make a boat float better - because isn’t it just about displacement? Anyways I left my open so water could flow through and out

@skeets6060 4 ай бұрын

I think I would sprung for a couple jugs of foam before putting that all stuff back in,, and poured a load under the floor

@DIYSCOTT 4 ай бұрын

Yeah I just didn’t know what product to use and wanted to allow water to drain under the floor since it’s not 100% sealed

@user-ic1ub6rb3e Жыл бұрын

Hey can you let me know what year your motor is. I have the exact same motor but I can't track the year of it. Thanks

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

Idk the year of mine but you can figure it out by looking at the sticker and using this decoder: murrayyachtsales.com/decoding-yamaha-outboard-motor-model-number-and-manufacture-date-mfg-date/

@user-ic1ub6rb3e Жыл бұрын

@@DIYSCOTT thanks, that wouldn't work for me though, the serial plate for mine came off a long time ago

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

@@user-ic1ub6rb3e Ah gotcha... I tried reading mine from looking at pictures but wasn't clear enough to see it. I'm guessing mine is either a very late 90s or early 2000s

@uncletom1986 Жыл бұрын

Fiberglass that transom before u put it back in there

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

yeah I was planning on doing something in addition to the epoxy but it was already such a tight fit. I've never worked with fiberglass but I need to at some point

@sethsneeringer5140 Жыл бұрын

What model is the boat?

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

Sea Nymph CC-171

@lilgg1642 11 ай бұрын

I know that ocean I’ve been there that is Avila beach

@DIYSCOTT 11 ай бұрын

Yes it is :)

@Grantdaryn Жыл бұрын

What in the trailer trash, wood glue on saltwater boat, paint back of the transom but didn't sand, didnt correct glue transom together is going on here🤔😂

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure the 4000 bolts are gonna hold the transom together just fine

@mattchonnahaf8069 10 ай бұрын

That's meth'd up

@Grantdaryn 12 күн бұрын

😂

@unfortunately_mortal Ай бұрын

why are is there always wood in boats, cant there be a boat built fully with alu?

@DIYSCOTT Ай бұрын

Good question. Probably because it’s cheaper

@irishwolfIV Жыл бұрын

I do not understand why anyone uses wood nowadays for their transom. If you're taking the time and effort to repair, why not use Coosa board, or a similar rot proof composite board?

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

I did some research and determined wood is about as structurally strong as it gets and if properly sealed should last 20 years which will most likely outlive the boats life

@sharkansas_ 11 ай бұрын

Because it’s a small aluminum boat not fiberglass. Wood is fine for this application

@user-fz8ep5ey4v 7 ай бұрын

Billage pump ????? I think you mean bilge pump .😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@DIYSCOTT 7 ай бұрын

Yeah….

@jonjon3719 Жыл бұрын

$500 for tires and service? 😒

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

Yup... $300 for the tires and $200 for the service. (I was like 70 miles from any major town so they charged me to drive out there and back)

@jonjon3719 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYSCOTT guess you didn't have too many choices. Boats looking good.

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

@@jonjon3719 Thanks!

@mercurygm Жыл бұрын

Your deck will be just like the transom was before you repaired it. I didn’t see any sealant go in the numerous holes you drilled in the deck.

@DIYSCOTT Жыл бұрын

@@mercurygm I used wood filler in the holes and then encapsulated the wood with epoxy?

@BAND-MAID-USA 4 ай бұрын

Holy shit you got robbed. $500 for two trailer tires on I-5. Wow you got insanely robbed. And it’s BILGE PUMP not BILAGE. 😂😂😂. Sweet boat tho.

@DIYSCOTT 4 ай бұрын

Highway robbery… I was pretty desperate

@Grantdaryn 12 күн бұрын

White caulk for a boat???? What in the trailer trash, recycle boat is going on here????

@paulrobberts1527 8 ай бұрын

Why the hel did you put that shit foam back in the corners

@DIYSCOTT 8 ай бұрын

It seemed fine to me - not water logged or otherwise damaged (beside the holes I cut in it hmmmm). I was hesitant to replace at the time because I didn't want to put in a foam that might suck up water

@paulrobberts1527 8 ай бұрын

@@DIYSCOTT im not n fan of that foam each and every deck that i have seen with that foam was water logged so be aware in future