I really really appreciate that, your comment means a lot to me. I'm glad you're enjoying the channel, it's comments like this that make everything worth it!

@@Real_Jenius Thank you! I've heard great things about these boats while researching. I would've loved to see the boat brand new. 65mph top speed is real good , I'm curious what my boat will be, once it doesn't leak! 😂

@@quantumtechcrypto7080 Definitely a scary thought losing the boat to the water... I'm worried about that myself and almost was there! Thank you, I feel the gravitational pull already 😂

I really wish I would've taken a couple seconds just to look that transom seal over a bit better! I indeed got lucky and learned from that!

@@Havron12345 Thank you! And I'm planning on a follow up now. Getting some parts together!

Oh no!! What are the odds of that... Boats are definitely a blast this is my second boat now, but this one im much happier with and plan to fix up nice and have a nice boat. Man I hope you get your truck back soon!

@@ChaseBuiltBikes thanks man, might do a video on it too, we’ll see 🤷‍♂️

@@travisstewart4746That's very cool! Where does the exhaust dump out at? I was very surprised how quiet this boat was on the water, sometimes I couldn't tell if she was still running or not because she was whisper quiet. This is my first inboard, and for some reason I was expecting it to be loud!

I'm planning and episode two now, thank you for letting me know!

Ford small blocks weighed 80lbs less than a chevy so they made sense in smaller boats

@@bradduczek6981 thank you! I don't blame you for getting a professional inspection. I also hope you have better luck than me!

Thank you!

@@andreholkamp6446 It was MINUTES from sinking! I wish I would've checked the transom seal beforehand, but I guess you live and you learn 😂 I didn't mention this in the video, but the bilge pump quit on me also, great timing!

@@ChaseBuiltBikes a ‘normal’ bilge pump would not be up to the job anyway, but key is (xtra) time!

I've noticed parts are pretty hard to find as well, and I agree on the prices.. some of them are absolutely insane. I've always heard owning a boat was expensive, and now I see why!

I agree the seal is huge! And definitely leaks 😂 thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed!

😂 it had to be pointed out

Oh its an larson look up a ssv 177 it is almost a look a like haha only the back is difrent

@@brambraam2228 So from my knowledge (which is limited lol) its a 1977 Hammond El Grenada Elite V1750. I do have the title as well that matches that. Trying to find info or even pictures on it is very weird because they were only made for a couple of years. I just looked up the SSV 177 and it almost looks identical, like they could've even came out of the same factory

@@ChaseBuiltBikesyeah its almost an look a like i think the dash and everything is the same. I wish i could get a glastron shipt to me because i think where you live there are plenty

I assure you the boat was free. Long story with the boat, but the very nice older guy I got it from, ended up getting stuck with it due to a friend passing away, and wanted it gone. I originally declined the offer because I figured a free boat would be alot worse than this, but after checking the boat out, I couldn't help but take it.

@@NCMATT I don't know if I was scared or happy when she fired up that easy 😂

@ChaseBuiltBikes right ✅️ I would have been too. You got it fixed now

@@MARKLOCKWOOD2012 I've definitely learned a ton about inboards I never knew before hand. You're absolutely right, safety is key with them. I'm planning on going through the boat completely, especially after this maiden voyage, and making sure she's tip top shape

@@ChaseBuiltBikes bilge pump for that very scenario old antiques didn’t have them even boats today not all do. what i’d do install one well you just about had a Titanic Nothing to take a hole saw caulk screws install under the engine down into the bilge. two drain plug i’d remove the old one in lue of one you can threat in preferred in brass nothing plastic or rubber our old 1980’s cobalt had one you screwed in by hand tighten with a crescent then after you park remove it. The boot in your video dry rotted hence free boat free problems but if you can do a little tlc put a new key way or retro fit a modern one your going to have to remove the out drive two should have checked the out drive trims most times go their web site if not save the old one to trace Omc yea i thunk or think that’s Mercruiser early era but come fall open pet cocks and remove water line trim down out drive in storage that’s why the exaust got a hole in it being lazy. we used to remove the battery charge it off n on during the winter our boat had quartz clock that ran off the battery would drain if left in. Our boat didn’t have a disconnect switch from factory. if they did wasn’t available or made for them. Yea my summer years were spent tubing etc. i think i saw her once either for sale boat color wise on you tube brown tan/cream color with teak someone put Gertrude or another video had the bilge pump going which meant abused id take her away from you because you abused her my child hood memories no it was not new but it was clean no oxidation on the gel coat teak was stained and kept up. even the trailer was original fenders were buffed to a mirror bunks never rotted or the carpet rotted or torn. it was garage kept and covered. seats mint They used a lot of wood accents cup holders trim hand rail bow, floor engine cowling seated 8 never beached always trailered to get gas burned premium only engine knock. my dad added two wooden cuddy doors just cut off the wind ski locker lid was teak helm chrome steering wheel COBALTS logo in cursive God only knows where she’s at and the condition. Sinful what they cost now brand new i prefer 80’s