I Bought A BIG OLD BROKEN Boat FORGOTTEN for Years

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I Bought A BIG OLD BROKEN Boat FORGOTTEN for Years

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After finding a potentially great deal, we will be attempting to rescue this 1998 Chaparral Signature 260 cuddy cabin boat that has been sitting for YEARS! We’ll be checking out everything on this cruiser, up on the deck, down in the cabin, and then we’ll pop open the engine compartment and see if we can get it to fire up after not being ran for a very long time! Did we get a good deal or is that boat going to be a huge mistake? Find out in this episode!
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@rebuildrescue Ай бұрын

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@jwenting Ай бұрын

still pilfering scams I see. Shame on you.

@TheCmmdk Ай бұрын

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@EternaIAbyss Ай бұрын

So excited to see the yacht coming back!

@dwarf365 Ай бұрын

@brianperry4754 Ай бұрын

Jason, you need to reach out to Cleetus McFarland and help him Rescue his Falcon Jet that he got a "deal" on. Cleetus would be a great crossover for the Rebuild channel.

@michaelasmar5925 Ай бұрын

When you run MercCruiser engines with outdrives, you should always lower the drive unit to reduce stress on the universal joint, especially when you test the gears. Good luck.

@douglasvannuys Ай бұрын

Yeah, that is always painful to see in a lot of these "will it run" boat videos.

@dextersxxxxlab Ай бұрын

yeah, that is what I came in for to comment too. Just some trimmed up angle is ok but high tilt is very bad.

@machinetradereurope7853 Ай бұрын

and turn engine with long arm

@Xlandy2 28 күн бұрын

Always lower the outdrive

@brentmcmahon8188 23 күн бұрын

You need muffs on the out drive to keep from melting the impellar which is dry rotted any way but do what other guy said to lower your drive down as far as you can .

@mmccon2007 Ай бұрын

I like ALL the content. As a boat owner, I have a few suggestions. ALWAYS lower the drive when you run it (the driveshaft u joints will thank you) and never run the thing without water and muffs on the drive. The sea water pump wont last 5 seconds running dry. You can put a new impeller in it, but if you torch it, you will be replacing the whole thing. At the very least, slip the drive belt off and just run it for a minute before it overheats. Good luck!

@jcbecker2800 Ай бұрын

I agree with not running the engine with the lower unit in the up position. The u-joint can be replaced, but why?

@madmanmechanic8847 Ай бұрын

Took the words out of my mouth lower the drive

@adf360 Ай бұрын

Also, if you are new like I was and you see the lower drive 'bucking' as the seller is cranking it over that's a clue the joints are bad/seized.

@RealRickCox Ай бұрын

You pretty much STOLE that boat. Hope you can flip it real quick and use that money to get that 401 back in the air! Can't wait to see that plane painted.

@twtoombs Ай бұрын

Is the 401 project actually in progress?

@calebbriscoe5938 Ай бұрын

I think "Bought site unseen" Should be the new slogan for Rebuild Rescue! I will always be here to support the great things this channel does! Love the content so much!

@Youngberg1000 Ай бұрын

Love what you do. No reason so many beautiful plane, cars, boats, are allowed to rot away. Great job!

@rebuildrescue Ай бұрын

Agreed! Thank you for being apart of the journey!

@MsKinnara Ай бұрын

Main reason so many are allowed to sit and rot away is because the owners are greedy asking for outrageous prices and would rather let them sit and rot instead of selling to someone who will take care and use them at reasonable prices.

@Youngberg1000 Ай бұрын

@@MsKinnara Give me a break. Many people fall on hard times, and trying to recover, their boat or plane sits. Before long your assets sit in ruin and the owner has lost all ambition to fix them even though they are sentimental and attached to them. So tired of this "greed" argument.

@adis7952 Ай бұрын

Just so you know for future, never run boat when the outdrive is totally trimmed up, never run in without water because impeller gets instantly burnt. Also what i suggest you to do because boat has been sitting for very long time to reolace or rebuild starter and alternator, replace central bearing which is in transom, bellow for u joints and hose which supplies outdrive with oil so you won't get water inside the boat or outdrive. That was heck of a deal, only outdrive and trailer already cover price of the whole boat, im pretty much sure when you get it all cleaned up and polished that it could be worth 20k+

@donaldfrench771 Ай бұрын

Boat Parts, Jason, I have a ton of engine parts for a 350, pulleys, belts, Brackets, exhaust manifolds , and a fuel injection system all from a 2000 mercruser I ever have a trim tab setup for that size boat

@KorenOROFORD Ай бұрын

Joe looks like a completely different person than he did when he joined the channel! Amazing content and an amazing creator!

@scottgreatkids Ай бұрын

My wife, who loves to supervise my projects, just asked me why you guys don’t put the Bimini top up so you can work in the shade? Sometimes she’s brilliant, sometimes she’s a PITT.

@dagooos Ай бұрын

Getting old boats running is so much fun! Heck those props are worth more than you paid for the boat

@ChadLee1973 Ай бұрын

Nice job! I personally like seeing you guys do more than fix airplanes all the time.

@rebuildrescue Ай бұрын

Awesome to hear Chad! Thank you for supporting us through all our adventures

@steve_lehr Ай бұрын

Good job taking care of your "left wing" in those tight quarters. Congrats on getting another old engine purring.

@stevejette2329 Ай бұрын

16:45 "This thing" that looks like an air filter is a spark arrester. It keeps a flaming backfire from blowing up the engine compartment, which could be full of gas fumes. The fins can easily cut fingers !! It needs to be cleaned so carb gets air, just like an air filter.

@user-fn6we3nr2s Ай бұрын

Don't accelerate while the stern drive is up because you will break the cross bearings also check your exhaust manifolds and the power trim I am a boat mechanic and I also have the same boat with a 8.1 merqruiser, it's a very good boat and you got a great deal

@gregorytaylor862 27 күн бұрын

Also check the bellows on the outdrive.... you don't want to get that in the water and have it sink because the outdrive bellows are old, cracked and letting water rush into the engine compartment.

@williamconner9407 Ай бұрын

Holy Samoleans...4k? That, right there, is the product of clean living, my friend. Well done!!!!

@MsLoneWolf4 Ай бұрын

One that would be a neat boat..... wish I had one. Anyway. Jason for fuelling like that. For the big mouth jug, go to fleetfarm and buy your self a 4AA battery power pump that screws right on the jug. Then all you do is put the nozzle in the hole and press the button then walk away. It also has and autostop when it's full. When I got mine for racing it was $70

@brianfalk7318 Ай бұрын

For the gelcoat wash really clean and apply penetrol 2 coats seems to work best for me

@brianfalk7318 Ай бұрын

Oh then buff it. It will look like new afterwards

@artbgjohn123 Ай бұрын

"Boat" = "Break Out Another Thousand" This from the land of high seas and harsh conditions! supposedly you can only last forty five minutes in the water, winter or summer. Of course as kids we didn't know about that rule and spent a lot more time then that in the water. lol

@brandonevans4142 Ай бұрын

Congratulations... that is the most clever and original saying we've ever heard about boats🙄

@artbgjohn123 Ай бұрын

@@brandonevans4142 Why thank you cleaver of you to notice!

@texdentist Ай бұрын

Awesome job getting it running. Don't forget to check the lower unit gear oil, and probably replace it. Can't wait to see it cleaned up and on the water!

@davidallen3162 Ай бұрын

Thank you Jason, and the rest of your great team. I thoroughly enjoyed this video, Hearing the engine fire up after your squirted easy start into the carb. Really gets your hope up, and I couldn't wait for you to actually start it. I'm looking forward to seeing the boat gleaming like new.

@acyour Ай бұрын

Man you stole that boat!! 4k plus a fuel pump. That is a easy 10k profit.

@billadams5194 Ай бұрын

Nobody with a brain for boats will pay more than 3 grand for that even cleaned up and running.

@kristenkylemack9477 Ай бұрын

So glad you got it running! Get it cleaned up, fueled up & take it to the lake for a weekend. You got to test it out. Right? Then go on with your plan for it ❤

@timjames7869 Ай бұрын

I’ve had huge success with using simple white vinegar on mould? You gotta try it!😊 Pour it into a cheap spray bottle?

@fredflintstone505 Ай бұрын

I’ve seen the pickup in fuel tanks on boats get clogged many times.

@peterhendry2154 Ай бұрын

Bees and Wasps are two completely different insects. Bees are round, furry and good and will only get upset if you bother them. Wasps are thin and mean so go for the spray if there in your way.

@bradmagnuson6963 25 күн бұрын

They're*

@stoyan_vuchev Ай бұрын

When I saw the community post yesterday I thought of the yacht. I didn't expect another boat 😂 Happy saturday y'all!

@rebuildrescue Ай бұрын

We hope you enjoy the episode Stoyan!

@stoyan_vuchev Ай бұрын

@@rebuildrescue I absolutely enjoyed the episode! Definitely a good find. Keep up the Great work!

@Daniel-bd3vi Ай бұрын

That was a great buy, Jason and Crew! 🛥️

@ryancappo Ай бұрын

Get a pressure washer, some upholstery shop work, some vinyl repair, and some bottom paint for the video next week. :) I wonder if 10 gallons of fuel wasn’t enough to even move the fuel gauge needle? Is there a sun shade kit for this boat? It would be nice to see this boat out on the ICW or the Atlantic Ocean. Check the lights and get a coast guard inspection too.

@MarioMartinez-mt9fo Ай бұрын

You need to make sure when you’re running the engine you lower the out drive so you don’t hurt the u joints in the shaft 😮👍😃

@PatrickLachapelle-ew3wt Ай бұрын

You have to buy a solenoid fuel pump with 1/4 inlet &outlet to facilitate those fuel issues😉

@billadams5194 Ай бұрын

I love watching you do boats cz it’s like spending the day at the public ramp watching the antics. Very entertaining.

@Acelachaser1965 Ай бұрын

Never open a boat cover or hatch without a can of wasp spray! 😄 That is a sweet deal! (says the guy who got an $8,000 boat for $800). Chaparrals are nice boats. I’ve been on a couple of rentals. Can’t wait to see it cleaned up! Better buy stock in Meguires cleaners and polishes! 😄

@joesmoe71 Ай бұрын

You had me worried! You've been pretty consistent with posting a video every week and the last time you skipped a few it was because something horrible had happened, glad everything seems to be ok!

@Zpm5402 Ай бұрын

Will the 401 ever be completed? It seems you get distracted by to many side projects that nothing gets completed. I am watching from Pretoria South Africa since you started with the 401. I was eagerly watched every new video you post but lately I wil every now and then see if there is something new on the 401. Now a boat?

@jamieknopp300 Ай бұрын

Man we put that many hrs on the boats before the 4th of July every year but we run charters on lake ontario

@DivisionStreetDrums Ай бұрын

Got a chance to meet you guys at Pocono Raceway, amazing people.

@RRJoeShow Ай бұрын

It's always nice to meet good people

@PeteRondeau Ай бұрын

I hear ya. I have the same weakness when it comes to old broken down carnival rides. I just can’t seem to let them pass by.

@432b86ed Ай бұрын

Your channel is *so* cool! I'm stoked to dive in deep. I never thought about buying old carnival rides.

@patrickbrookings Ай бұрын

Wow, that was one heck of a steal at that price!! I look forward to see it cleaned up, and eventually in the water, nice one!!

@rebuildrescue Ай бұрын

We're excited ! Thank you for watching and supporting Patrick👍

@ShawnPossible Ай бұрын

Can't wait to see that boat all cleaned up. Please do not wet sand it. I know some amazing compounds that will bring the finished back to life. I used it restore an abandoned sailboat. Thank you for another great start to a Saturday. Be safe guys.

@rebuildrescue Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and supporting us as always Brother👍🏻

@samjam2376 Ай бұрын

So what's the status of the other rescue boat? What happen to it? Was it ever finished? That boat was why I started watching this channel.

@rebuildrescue Ай бұрын

We’ve been waiting on a title for it. Having to jump through some hoops has been daunting to say the least. We should have one soon and can continue getting it ready for the water

@62heliman Ай бұрын

Awesome, Jason. I purchased a used sailboat. Had a new water impeller installed at the marina. It worked fabulous. Motor ran with no issues on Lake michigan.

@mdw0575 Ай бұрын

What a steal! Can’t wait to see this badboy all cleaned up!

@GlennLaycock Ай бұрын

Injector - my convertible developed a no start - it could be a 2 minute sit or an hour or more. Repairs shops were really outstanding they put the computer recorder in and one place said they did a ton but got nowhere so they did not charge. A blog told me some cars a little circuit that controls the starting process can fail - and the test was that on this car the fuel system and servos should start BEFORE it tries to turn over - so I just recalled those sounds. Repair shop doing oil said worth a try at like $28 for the part - and after like 4 years it fixed the issue.

@timconklin8489 Ай бұрын

Great work on getting it started and it looks to be good. Just a suggestion is to lower the stern drive when you have the water muffs on it, by lowering the stern drive it relieves the pressure on the bellows on the stern drive. A good clean up will make it look great

@RRRIBEYE Ай бұрын

That's not a "Chevy" 350. It's called a *MercCruiser* and with the dual prop outdrive - that is called the *BRAVO III* with counter-rotating props. That was never used on the 5.7 Merc - What you have there is the 7.4 MercCruiser (454). Additionally, you never switch out one of these motors with one that's say from a road vehicle. Marine blocks have double the size water cooling jackets within the engine, because basically, when compared to on the road - this sucker would be operating in 'passing gear' all day.

@MotorboatToo Ай бұрын

You may want to look again... the engine in this boat is a GM Vortec style 350 (small block) engine. The valve covers give it away.. also known as... Mercury 5.7L 350 Mag Bravo III

@RRRIBEYE Ай бұрын

@@MotorboatToo The 7.4 Multi Port Injection with the Bravo 3 outdrive was common on the Chap 260, however, the 5.7 260HP EFI w/ Bravo 3 was also available. I 'semi' stand corrected, lol.

@MotorboatToo Ай бұрын

@@RRRIBEYE yes... lol. the Merc 350ci w/alpha drive was standard/base. But Bravo III was an upgrade, however, It also had an increase of power advertised up to 300hp when the bravo III was mated to the Merc small block, supposedly with different camshaft and cylinder heads.. But I don't believe they were ever able to prove that number, so they called it 260hp. They used "Volvo" 7.4 with the bravo III as a base package when the big block option was used. It was still a GM platform even though they called it Volvo. I believe Chaparral had 8 or 9 eng/drive packages in that era for the various models. Competition with other manufacturers drove the charge for performance/efficiency and cruise speed ratings. Most of the manufacturers experimented with different combos to take the claim as.. "better than the rest"... Either way... it's going to cost these guys a bunch of money to get this boat reliable. Can't wait to see how far they take it and the cost involved.

@v1rotait23 Ай бұрын

What, no bird's nests, feathers, straw and mouse poo? A good find wanting some TLC!

@loganwells4495 Ай бұрын

Lower the out drive when you are running the motor it puts the ujoints in a bind

@carlbeaver7112 Ай бұрын

I remember there were hundreds (thousands) of those warehouse businesses all over Ft. Lauderdale back then. My first job ('70) was as a mechanic in one, working on heavy trucks and equipment. A speed shop in the one next door and a boat builder across the alley and three doors down. Typical rent/month in '70 for 30 x 40 w/12' overhead door was ~$35-$40/mo. - whole unit, not per s/f (concrete block & stucco - 'CBS', steel rafter ceiling.) 100 x 30 w/16'H door & 18-20' pre-stressed concrete roof (hurricane proof) was around $120-$140. I live in Louisville now and there is only one similar place like it (that I can find) and I've been on the waiting list there since 2015. Everything else is huge and/or over $4k/mo. It's tough for start-ups these days.

@JLCra87 Ай бұрын

Looks like a good deal!! Cant beat a good old 350. Should be a bit easier on the mechanical side than the yacht, or at least id assume so

@johnfitzpatrick2469 Ай бұрын

G,day from Sydney Australia. Need new multimeter probes, and while there get a cheap "power probe" you can apply 12v to a plug or connection to determine "function or fault." Great wrenching in a confined space. 🌏🇦🇺

@radiodave1 Ай бұрын

Looking forward to meeting you next week at Oshkosh!

@rebuildrescue Ай бұрын

We'll be there!!

@doverivermedia3937 Ай бұрын

Fabulous video guys ! I recall shipping over a 96hrs Chaparral 240 signature to the UK sight unseen. A 'national liquidators drive snatch'. No key or paperwork. The relief of hearing that v8 burst into life ... utter joy ! 😊 ... 🇬🇧

@thunderbolt513 Ай бұрын

Uooouuu. Can you believe it, Jason . I only recognised Joe when he spoke. What a radical look change 🤙

@jamesrabkin7571 Ай бұрын

I just love your channel! I’m completely non-mechanical, and watching you work on these projects is absolutely fascinating to me. And your wonderful upbeat attitudes and great sense of humor are infectious!

@rebuildrescue Ай бұрын

Thank you James !

@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus Ай бұрын

Guy was building a yacht in his back yard. One stormy night a tree fell and destroyed it. He was not in the least upset! Money pits!

@achristiansilluminosity2596 Ай бұрын

usually gas boat driven motors have a alert system that sniffs for gas fumes because gas fumes are heavy and in the bottom of the boat and won't start until the fumes are clear

@ratdude747 Ай бұрын

Not on smaller ones (or at least older smaller ones). Instead they rely on the use of correct components (flame arrestors on intake/starter/alternator/distributor, USCG rated fuel line, etc.) and the use of a bilge blower 4 minutes before starting and when at idle. That's how my 16' 1976 Starcraft with a mercruiser V8 works...

@GlennLaycock Ай бұрын

My Dad's Lemans 78 and Cutlass 80 had the 305 .. was my favorite .. we had 400 and 455 in GM cars.

@Justin-hz8bh Ай бұрын

Boat videos are the BEST!

@rebuildrescue Ай бұрын

Awesome to hear Justin, thank you for watching!

@jamess3532 14 күн бұрын

I'm an airplane and a boat guy so I love the channel. I'm a retired airplane mechanic and I really miss troubleshooting and turning wrenches on aircraft. Good thing I have a boat which keeps me busy! My boat has the Mercruiser 5.0. These motors are really bullet proof if they're maintained. Good job figuring out the fuel delivery issue. Looking forward to seeing this thing in the water soon.

@rebuildrescue 11 күн бұрын

Awesome hearing from you James, thank you for being apart of the Rescue Crew and supporting all we do

@vogel2280 Ай бұрын

The happiest moments when owning a boat: The moment you bought it...and the moment you got rid of it...

@rebuildrescue Ай бұрын

😂🤣

@frederickfernandez1510 Ай бұрын

Boat videos are the best 👍💯

@u539771 Ай бұрын

Is that really Joe? I hardly recognised him. Man, he's looking good!

@raymondcollyear4773 Ай бұрын

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who sweats like there's no tomorrow. My Grandpa Raymond left me his gift for BS and his sweat glands. I wish he would have left me money. Thanks for the video and the comments from other people, I've learned alot about starting boats and what to look for and redo when you buy and old boat.

@rebuildrescue Ай бұрын

@@raymondcollyear4773 I’ve been told that just means we’re healthy ! 😂🤣

@jamesjewett2469 20 күн бұрын

Fuel tank probably needs a new sending unit to properly show fuel levels. Great content!

@nathanc777 Ай бұрын

Don't you already have a big ol' broken boat? You don't have to accept every project offered to you. Let's get some finished first... lol

@davidracing3602 Ай бұрын

@nathanc777 for real. I cant remember a video where he actually finished a project

@TylerKelsey94 Ай бұрын

For real man its so hard to keep track.

@rebuildrescue Ай бұрын

You must have missed some of our Rescues! rebuildrescue.com/pages/current-projects

@ericjohnson5617 Ай бұрын

KZfaq filming means multiple irons in the fire

@ah9638 Ай бұрын

@@rebuildrescueLot’s of great rescues, but what happend to the large yacht you got for free?

@berndm9743 Ай бұрын

Most boats require you have the ignition safety lanyard installed before the engine will start

@thesearcherman6652 Ай бұрын

Really like it when you diversify! Thanks!

@mikeyy1011 Ай бұрын

Not hating. Good for the dude. But lets not kid ourselves. The amount of money this dude puts into these projects you can get yourself a used one for much less.

@emlynwebster1121 Ай бұрын

Just a note, the Stern drive should be down when running it on land

@tobyray8700 Ай бұрын

It is the typical layout looks just like my Crownline 280

@alrad5686 Ай бұрын

Boat-Hole in the water you dump money in to. Just kidding, good job Jason and Joe. Clean it up, you should have a very nice flip. Nice to get a win every now and then!

@VigilanceTech Ай бұрын

if a rotary type electric fuel pump is stuck you can sometimes bring it back by reversing and forwarding current really fast many times over. Put some chemtool and mystery oil mixed down into the rotor if you can.

@ct1762 Ай бұрын

hey ypu gotta get those "behh-meen-ee" tops going with the bumpers and bathrooms! this is a car guy looking over a boat. so funny his terminology but awesome hes branching out! great deal if you like these sorts of boats.

@randymartin3575 Ай бұрын

The old saying is,the happiest day of a boat owner is the day he buys his boat and the day he sells it ...😂

@jonkinsley3815 Ай бұрын

Congratulations! What a score! You should get Larry at Ammo NYC to get is looking new again…just a thought 🤔💭

@hokiedoo Ай бұрын

Sweet buy guy's!

@bikehubjapan Ай бұрын

That new guy you've got with you sounds just like Joe. Can't be him though, he looks totally different (in a good way) 😅

@Capt-Harpoon Ай бұрын

Hi, think I saw some light in the bottom. Remember the drain plug if its going in the water

@williamralph5442 Ай бұрын

Another great find. Thanks guys

@rebuildrescue Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching William

@davidmedley5970 Ай бұрын

The plastic through hole fittings are most likely brittle and may break off. Do yourself a favor and replace those. Make sure the bilge pump works before you get in the water. I can’t wait to see you water test it. That front engine mount looks rough.

@adventurequest5277 Ай бұрын

It’s always best to have trim down before starting. It keeps universal joints in line and less vibration

@HackeryX Ай бұрын

Was that joe?Joe? And welcome back to rebuild rescue

@JamesSullivanCandiEyeStudio Ай бұрын

Jason, it's only a cockpit when you're sitting in the seat!! 😂 401! I'll have got old and died of Cancer by the time you finish that plane!! Sorry Joe, but you don't look the same without your beard, I keep thinking who the feck is he?? 🤣🤣

@MrPalmguy Ай бұрын

WOWWW, what a deal, and it finally runs. I always tell my wife, I'd never buy a boat, BUT, today after seeing this and one other video where a guy buys an old 70 foot luxery yaht in really good condition, ya never know....NO, I'm 81 and not near any water! But my mind says its something to think about, anyway....LOL. Be safe alwaays, from the Philippines.

@phil10000 Ай бұрын

Well this is the second year Oshkosh is fixing to start and still no 401 and another year will pass and it want be there either so really I would hope someone else would buy it and fly it I really don’t think we will ever see it fly on this channel. 😢

@AussieDazza Ай бұрын

Your comment shows your lack of knowledge when it comes to aviation. As I said in a video at the very start of the 401 project, it will be around 3 years until it flys again. They were very optimistic .

@phil10000 Ай бұрын

@@AussieDazza O I am sorry I never have seen you on the show please don’t get butt hurt we are all wanting to see it done but it’s kind of hard when you are seeing nothing done and out of sight out of mind attitude and not keeping weekly viewers informed how simple is that and I don’t know about you but I don’t mean to offend anyone just going off the channel holder telling us that and the avoids it like the plague and I guess you are the security dog because I didn’t see you make comments to others but if this helps you I am glad Aussie

@MadeiraMarineSales Ай бұрын

Great content! 20 years here as a licensed yacht broker in salty Florida. Seen this many times in real life. I grew up in Damascus MD. Probably know the owners of this vessel. Thanks for sharing!

@rebuildrescue Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching !

@cseivard Ай бұрын

❤thanks for seeing a victory.

@TheHearseAroundJimThorpe Ай бұрын

Glad to see someone else from Pa. I keep forgetting you in the same state as me

@jonathanworthing6278 Ай бұрын

That looks a lovely boat, what a winner.

@_FreedomSeed Ай бұрын

this episode is exactly why i ended up with three boats. two get used. ones a project for a price i couldn't pass up

@cammos Ай бұрын

Shouldve pulled the plugs and checked if u can rotate by hand or bar. And check carby and fuel lines try drain as much old fuel as u can. Before just going for a full start attempt straight of the bat

@Cooldad87 28 күн бұрын

Rubbing compound is awesome to use...worked at a boat shop that was mom and pop owned learned alot on boat restoration...its a lot of work and thats why it can get expensive...never really was a fan running new steering cable lol

@itsverygreen532 Ай бұрын

Just so you know, boats have two power systems, "house" and "engine" ... the big power switch you have is normally in "1" .. engine powered from engine battery. "2" powers it from the "House" battery. "all" is an emergency setting that runs it from both batteries. Never leave it in "all" except in an emergency! If you leave it in "all" have a nice afteroon chilling on the lake and flatten both batteries, you aint geting home! Leave it in "1" for normal use.

@nofascists Ай бұрын

You guys have the patience of Job. What you need on your crew is a smart, little, skinny guy though. And what's the deal with 10 mm sockets? That's the only one missing from my set.

@brianbanks449 Ай бұрын

I'm half through this vid - there isn't enough oil in the lower unit reservoir. That will cause a lock out / no start with an alarm. I have a Crownline - which is essentially same as Chaparral and it does that.

@johnfonda985 Ай бұрын

Great job getting the old boat going. I just recently did one myself on a 1988 19 ft. Do them U-joints a favor and lower your lower unit a bit too much at an angle. Gimbal bearing will thank you for it euphoric

@wayneneher6362 Ай бұрын

Do y'all still like the smell of Kroil? LOL!

@scottstrachan9915 Ай бұрын

Just a small tip, you should never run the engine with the leg trimmed up, it is bad for the driveshaft uni's. Also don't rev them up on the hose, the water supply from the hose isn't sufficient to keep them cool. Otherwise great video as a fellow boat owner.👌👍