Our BIG BROKEN Boat getting a NEW Transom!

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3 ай бұрын

Our 5 thousand dollar yacht is getting some more laborious investment! The transom was completely rotten so we’re trying our hand at a transom repair job! Close board was the obvious choice, hope this works!
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@brandonevans4142 3 ай бұрын

I wish my wife was this helpful and handy. You're a lucky man.

@vonheise 2 ай бұрын

She was a model that Aaron turned into a pretty grease monkey 😅 😎 😳

@JUNKEdDudek 2 ай бұрын

Most women are users and deceiver's now days! They leanered it from men that are liars, users, and deceiver’s! It’s really, really hard to figure out who to trust anymore! What a shame!

@jaymiller2213 2 ай бұрын

Keep motivating her she will come around

@Chewligan1 2 ай бұрын

No it must be his sister !!! Or she's been spiked and dragged into his boat !!

@Chewligan1 2 ай бұрын

Yes he is lucky. This red faced geek spiked her drink and dragged her into his boat !

@bird197196 2 ай бұрын

If you think it’s starting to rot? Cut it out or you’ll be doing it again in 2yrs. Tie your fiberglass in really really good. If you have a vacuum pump? Use it to pull your resin into voids by drilling a small hole where you want the resin to flow to.

@Bosco-gets-it-right 2 ай бұрын

When i have done the fiberglass grinding and sanding, I go to the local thrift store and buy a long sleeve shirt and any old pants that fit ( usually $3-5 each if you dont care about style- I dont ) then after grinding and sanding I just toss the whole outfit in the trash and take a shower.. never wear them twice...

@jasongrinnell1986 2 ай бұрын

Tyvek!

@rdyardie 2 ай бұрын

A few years ago we were fixing a boat that had a reupholster drill through the floor. Guess where it leaked. We visited a wholesaler and he gave us tips on what to do. We followed the person's instructions and voilà. Of course the prep work took most of the time. We took the outboard motor off. We did it before we got too old. The boat works well. Everything went according to plan. The fishing was worth it all. I used to tease the friend's grandson with, "I won’t go fishing with you Jake, but I'll go chasin' women." ( . . . apologies to Stuart Hamblen) . . . Jacob was about 10 years old back then. . . . he would rather be fishin' then, . . . now I'm not so sure. 😊

@patrickschultz4830 3 ай бұрын

Missed your boat videos glad to see you working on the boat...

@mikefrandsen8897 2 ай бұрын

I am a pilot and always enjoyed your podcasts from the Skyhawk but for some reason these boat episodes have had me hooked from the beginning. Keep them coming, I'm addicted.

@cadmonkey928 3 ай бұрын

you'll want to "bed" coosa board into a mix of resin and fumed silica or something else (chopped glass can work but silica is great to stuff to use) to make up a slurry of light weight material to act as a grout like filler for all the gaps.

@Leland189 3 ай бұрын

Remember that it is a Bayliner and it will be so much better after you two fix it!

@richardgabel33 2 ай бұрын

Guys, that was well done. Simple inexpensive fix when doing it yourselves. Having more than my share of fiberglass work on Vette and boats, I can say, you guys nailed this repair. Thought the thickened material was a bit think but should work. Ratio of glass to resin is critical for strength. Your fiberglass overlay should be cloth not chopped mat. Final layers, and you need several, can tie this together. Looks good. Have fun and stay safe. PS: If you have minor wood rot in stringers, the resin product you referenced, is amazing. Once resin sets, the stringers will feel like iron.

@Derf1313 2 ай бұрын

Said everything I was gonna comment on. I rarely use mat, much prefer the cloth for strength. Plus it disappears reasonably well when I'm working with it over wood, that want to show. (Then the varnish, for sunscreen, lol. Lots of coats on brightwork...)

@bobbolieu9013 2 ай бұрын

You all made a fella smile real big because of your communication! That is a key, a major key to success. The other thing that made me smile is that you test fit and set up your clamps and wood blocks. Third, No Air Bubbles. You rolled out the glass really good between layers. Bubbles are weakness, and you have none. I was getting excited as I watched you doing your lay up work. You all work so well together, talking with each other as you went along. Congratulations you two! That is some awesome work.

@flyingsparksgarage 2 ай бұрын

Your comments are always so wonderful Bob, thank you ♥️🙏🏼

@randywaldrep8482 2 ай бұрын

Great seeing the two of you working hand in hand making a better life for each other. That is real keep up the good work. I realize you probably already know but taking the coldest shower you can stand will help get the glass out of the pores of your skin.

@nymack66 3 ай бұрын

Thank god you went with Coosa, awesome video, you guys make it fun to watch.

@richlindsey3651 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting episode. Cars, trucks, boats, airplanes it doesn't matter if it's Emily and Aaron it's worth watching. Only thing better is when the KID is involved. Love you guys and love the boat.

@flyingsparksgarage 2 ай бұрын

We love this soooo much!!!

@rickydonahue1586 3 ай бұрын

Liquid nails!!!😂😂😂 I just spit my coffee all over my phone dude! You had me rolling. Love and hugs from Waco.😁

@wadealley74 2 ай бұрын

From wrapping cars, sanding cars, rebuilding boat transoms, rebuilding cars and all while looking pretty doing it!!! You to Aaron! What a great channel to watch!!!!

@jamespeck2852 2 ай бұрын

Bayliner…. Or AKA … Bottomliner.

@markbrown6236 2 ай бұрын

Motor swap, the plot thickens. Your thoroughly excellent prep pays off with an easy glue up. Well done.

@davidguntren4487 2 ай бұрын

Good job Whenever you work on anything, remember, dont be scared. A project can smell that fear and get cantankerous 😂

@tomhendricksen1805 3 ай бұрын

Somehow I missed the first video and went back to find it before watching this one. I am enjoying watching you guys not being afraid to tackle something you have never done and learn... teaching us as you go. That little vibrating cutting tool is handy to have around. I bought one several years ago and it has been handy when I ran up against something a larger saw might do, but be a bit of overkill.

@royburris4126 2 ай бұрын

Its nice to see someone do it right Im an old fiberglass man and you two do what it great

@rpuitb2257 3 ай бұрын

finaly boat video's love them, also like the car videos but love you're boat video's

@JesStricker 2 ай бұрын

very cool! Love that you took an unfamiliar project by the horns and worked through it.

@douglasarmstrong2748 2 ай бұрын

I Can't wait to see her back in the water again with you folks on board enjoying her. I think there will be some good on the water videos in the future.

@garycasey5788 2 ай бұрын

At first I was worried about the methodology, but in the end you did it exactly like I would have. Yes the thickened epoxy could have been thicker. Should work great!

@jangrahame4891 2 ай бұрын

Great job guys! Might I suggest --Wide strips of coarse roving run from the new transom inboard along the stringers for a foot or more past the transom and replacement sections of the stringers will help tie the stress forces on the transom into the rest of the hull. This will help prevent future stress fractures in the external gel coat and loss of transom and stringer integrity. Scuff up the existing internal fiberglass before application of the roving. When the boat plant I worked at did transom to keel and other angles we always reinforced with coarse roving at all transition points. Especially with repairs. BTW in 1976 a one inch ding in the external gel cost $100.00. Can't imagine what it is now.

@lloydryan-e4l 2 ай бұрын

For a couple of amateurs you two sure do outstanding work. The replacement transom will be so much stronger and will last forever. Well done!!

@chevyguy-hf1yq 3 ай бұрын

Never saw this channel. You are a STUNNING woman.

@danielrobey1759 2 ай бұрын

Indeed she is but if you watch for a while you'll see that she is an absolute sweetheart! She's a unicorn 😉

@flyingsparksgarage 2 ай бұрын

@@danielrobey1759 thanks y’all 🥹🥹🥹

@danielrobey1759 2 ай бұрын

@@flyingsparksgarage it's an easy compliment to give

@hewitt52 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic job! I'm excited to see what you put in for an engine!

@robertcieslak6260 2 ай бұрын

Enjoying watching you two. I had a 93 3055 with twin 5.0L chevy's and I had solid stringers up until the time I traded her in. My issues was osmotic blistering.

@curtmatson7426 2 ай бұрын

Great job guys! Cant wait to see what you drop in....Get it done CCL is full and summer is here, see Y'all out on the lake:)

@MM_in_Havasu 3 ай бұрын

Excellent work! Look forward to continued work on this boat project. Thank you both and God bless you!

@2002trooper4me 16 күн бұрын

Love your videos. They never disappoint. I also enjoy how the two of you compliment each other. Aaron is so chill and monotone. Just a calm cool guy. Emily is bouncing with energy and emotion. Watching you two work together makes me smile. Looking forward to the next video of this series.

@JUNKEdDudek 2 ай бұрын

Aaron and Emily you guys are simply just full of AWESOMENESS! After you are done and proven it won’t leak anyone you will charrish it to no-end! It’s not a waste as long as you satisfied. And really you can probably purchase a brand new boat, maybe even bigger with money you earned from KZfaq off the videos from the boat. The person that sold it to you know what was wrong with it. They abused that boat and ran that transome on land. You guys are AWESOME!

@josemena9118 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your update and keep bringing them videos we all love them out here in Pennsylvania

@williamward7707 2 ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos and have to agree with 16:48 "less words more work" idea...I just go to 2X speed and read the captions...Please understand, I like you guys. live in Dallas and as I said I like your videos and the work you do and it's great seeing you all back on the channel....

@leterfly 3 ай бұрын

Been there done that, I used sea cast , make a form pour it in , then fiberglass it up, 3x stronger then the wood, can do the transom and stringers, works great. Less time doing it too

@richardcorcorran8965 2 ай бұрын

The Coosa board is a good choice, looking good, and can't wait to see motor swap.

@kevinclarke4375 2 ай бұрын

I love how y'all try anything together! I'm looking for a used boat and watching y'all's stearn fix has me thinking in a different direction.🤔

@williammarsales254 2 ай бұрын

Love you guys living the free life. Your attention to the details always makes me want to watch. Emily did an outstanding job with the template I know how difficult it can be. It’s not over kill it perfectionism. The best you know how!!🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍

@jonlennon3348 3 ай бұрын

While you have a engine out I would replace the circulator pump(Water pump) and water pump impeller on the lower unit. Do everything that looks original on it to avoid getting stranded.

@ianward1110 3 ай бұрын

Frickin Awesome ❤

@myx4mer 2 ай бұрын

When y’all started mixing the resin , I could smell that smell. Maybe just a memory but I could smell it. Nice boat.

@vonheise 2 ай бұрын

I like your variety, can't say for sure but I think I like boats the best, then variations of campers and toy haulers, then cars, but the '57 Chev is special!

@JohnWilson-ql8ks 2 ай бұрын

the first boat i ever bought used the guy i got it from told me // a boat is a hole in the water that you pour money into. and he was right. hope your hole is less costly than mine was LOL..

@richardpierce342 2 ай бұрын

Keep up the good work. Looks like a winner to me. Solid and secure. When the clamps ate removed you'll feel even better 👍

@BadLogan426 2 ай бұрын

My heart goes out to you two,íve worked on so many Cars,boats and motorcykels and i love your videos 😅

@Klingon2468 2 ай бұрын

Luv a good boat video, looks like y'all did a good job too. 👍👍👍👍👍

@chappy5538 2 ай бұрын

Good to see you working on the boat can't wait to see what engine you go with.

@user-cz3ey6hu2g 2 ай бұрын

You guys amaze me. I would never take on doing a fiberglass repair. Keep up the great work and I’ll be watching ✌️

@noelroberts9058 2 ай бұрын

I watch a lot of boating channels but love how you use your automotive skills to do boat repairs. Keep it up.

@Avi8tor857 2 ай бұрын

Hey if I learned anything from Norm Abram on "The New Yankee Workshop" on pbs growing up is you can't ever have enough clamps LOL, he had a small fortune in clamps. Got the fiberglass down, now time to build a airplane :)

@scottphinney8011 2 ай бұрын

You two are doing an awesome job, and another great video. Thanks for sharing with us

@markburley4901 2 ай бұрын

Gargantuan project! Super interesting and you two are rockin it!

@robertwcote 3 ай бұрын

I had one of alla'y'all's'es hoodies a while back and I just thought you'd be happy to know that I wore it until it was completely swiss-cheesed from welding sparks flying into it. Ultimately, I had to retire it. I'll get another one soon.

@flyingsparksgarage 2 ай бұрын

That’s so awesome!!!

@1202_is_your_Fren 2 ай бұрын

I did the same job on my 2655 5 years ago- you were lucky to have the slightly bigger engine room. The Coosa board is neat stuff! My stringers were pretty raunchy too, so I cut the tops off, chiseled the Cream of Wheat out between the remaining glass, and filled them with Arjay pourable ceramic.

@jonnystenmark7531 2 ай бұрын

I like these episodes when you fix with the boat. 😁

@IamSpectre2020 2 ай бұрын

You should cap that stringer with a heavy gauge upside down U shape, through bolted across the stringer and it would give you a solid, fore ever engine mount .

@eclipes00 2 ай бұрын

This boat fixing/upgrading has been super fun to watch can’t wait to see it out on the water eventually!

@wagonmaster1974 2 ай бұрын

Great in depth coverage of the procedures. Y'all's banter back and forth is what makes your channel so informative and easy to follow. I've never owned a glass boat, but did transom work on my 1965 36' Trojan mahogany cruiser. It is a bit different in that my boat was a twin engine, but the clean out and prep work is the same, in procedure, anyhow. Start with a clean area and build out. Good luck on the stringers and mount placement. While you are in there is the time, for certain! Love your channel, started out Emily in the shop when "The Kid" was a munchkin. Here for the duration. I am a pilot as well, so I really enjoy the flying segments. Peace...

@marksearcy9708 3 ай бұрын

Great job you two. Did I here you say engine swap? Awe no the big block gone? diesel swap? Ls? Who knows find stay tuned and find out. Can't wait to see what is next.🤔 😁👍👍

@renoflames 3 ай бұрын

I think you two did a good job. Wouldn't it be nice to have a 427 engine in that hole with Twin Turbos? Naa probably be too much. That is a nice boat you have. Be safe God Bless.

@SuburbanK2500 2 ай бұрын

Only intoduced to your channel about a month or so ago. I've been catching up on some older ones and FSG is becoming one of my favorites. I love the information, the laughter and wholesome entertainment from you both (and Emily's Mom and the kid and whoever else joins in). For me this channel is on par with VGG and Sleeperdude. The involvement and love of family that shines through... it's just a breath of fresh air in a world that often seems to be falling apart. Keep up the great content, and thank you.

@user-cx5sl2et1b 2 ай бұрын

Good Morning Family , I hope you are doing well and having a fantastic day today Beautiful Lady 😊❤ !

@elwoodsummersjr596 2 ай бұрын

Another great video, boat looking great, keep up the great work ❤❤❤

@steveschmitt5137 2 ай бұрын

Looking good. 😊😊 stay safe, you two.

@jayatomic6579 2 ай бұрын

Thanks I really enjoyed your video! i I have Formula cigar boat and now i get motivated to do some repairs like you guys !Thanks !

@graves3919 2 ай бұрын

I sanded EVERYTHING and painted the whole engine compartment and painted it all Battleship grey. Came out really well.

@One2Many-338 2 ай бұрын

There are some 'slow' hardeners that can give you more working time before the poly resin starts to set up. I think TotalBoat has a version of their hardener that is slow cure. Also, you can cool the resin down before using it for a similar effect. . . Like put the resin in the refrigerator for the night. The Texas heat will bring it back to life, but you will get more working time. The problem is that you don't want the resin to be setting up while you are still working. Also it is easier to slobber the coosa with resin and place the fiberglass mat over it, so the resin soaks 'out' rather than trying to soak it 'in'.

@jamesr.epstein 2 ай бұрын

I love the teamwork to say the least. You guys are great. I live on the CA Delta and been around boats for many years. I appreciate the dialogue that you have given us on redoing the transom. No easy job for sure.

@douglasvannuys7479 2 ай бұрын

I have loved the 5k boat series from the beginning. As someone who owns a nearly identical boat, it's great to see you reviving her! Cant wait to see the repower!! Keep up the great work and stunning views!!! ❤

@davidwatson1460 2 ай бұрын

You guys made that look easy. Nice job.

@lenandtamaraevans 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoy how you guys work together so well. So fun to watch and learn. Thanks.

@larrydavidson3402 2 ай бұрын

Just amazes me how well the two of you work together. I would say you are going to have a very solid transom.

@R_-_F 3 ай бұрын

Kids, that’s a lot of work but I promise it will be worth every minute of it! Go enjoy a nice sunset cruise soon!

@hoopaholicstickum 2 ай бұрын

Guys… did you ask some well experienced fiberglass people on how to glass in your transom? My family worked in the FRP industry over 50 yrs in the Pacific Northwest. I personally owned a company producing Gel Coat and polyester glass fiber putty. “Thixo” The putty is used round out 90 degree corners to more easily lay up the fiberglass without any trapped air. It is also used to set in stringers and glue in structures that will be glassed over. I saw you using “mat” fiberglass but no heavy woven roving… laying up fiberglass is always done is a schedule of various weights fiberglass for structural strength. The glass fiber putty would have been perfect for gluing in the transom part in your case… just resin is not really enough. IMO. Hope you used some woven roving in laying up the rest of your repair… waiting for the next video to see how you proceeded. Good luck!!!

@davidkoski1865 2 ай бұрын

I wish you had a boat repair company in the tri-valley area of the SF East BAy, The one and only company, Boatmasters, closed up due to retirement.

@BigBlockon60 2 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to see you guys on the water. Nothing better than that.

@ronaldhidde7119 2 ай бұрын

What a great time to go over the entire engine and repaint the bilge. Love your page!

@jimo4581 2 ай бұрын

Yahoo!!!!!! Back in the water 💦 before you know it!!! Greatness Shows!!!

@MrJohnpegan 2 ай бұрын

Hey guys. Great to see the boat back. I've a similar boat, similar age and similar issues 😂

@mennoboon8037 2 ай бұрын

Nice work thats looking strong👏

@innerspaceavailable 3 ай бұрын

Great job yall. Always great to see yall working as a team. That clamping setup could have failed misserably without proper communication. Yall just sailed right through it. HA! Bad boat joke there. I know that was bad... But what I have said and continue to say is that yall make a great team. Cant wait to see what you swap it for. 408 supercharged stroker out of roxy so you can do a twin turbo on roxy?

@BenDover-069 2 ай бұрын

I was waiting for this episode to come out and kept looking for it . Looking forward to episode 3 and so on plus your test run in the water . Great work Aaron and Emily . Love From Canada !!!!

@robsnyder2461 2 ай бұрын

Good job guys!!

@jimbean2589 27 күн бұрын

You hfolks are so positive, ambitious, confident in your ability to figure things out on the fly.... there may be some hope for our future! Please Keep moving forward and producing quality content, your infectious! I keep thinking in the back of my mind....there’s no way these two are married😁

@fishin11 2 ай бұрын

I would have loved to be there helping!!! Retired marine technician here. In the winter time when mechanical side slowed down, I would rebuild transoms just like this, LOVED DOING THAT!!!

@leemorgan9203 2 ай бұрын

Taking a lunch break and watching - the first episode I watched was #3... Your video tech has grown wonderfully, and the qualities of your chemistry that keeps us coming back haven't changed, Bravo! Well done !

@DanMestayer 3 ай бұрын

Love your content. Thank you. Be Well...

@mrharry8466 3 ай бұрын

I'm eager to know what engine are they going to install. All the best guys and lots luv from the U..K Volvo Penta are commonly used in Marine but who knows.

@rodames2114 2 ай бұрын

I love to watch you work on your boat. Great job.

@R-Bizzle34 2 ай бұрын

Love the video guys!! I’ve used the “Total Boat” products on my houseboat. Very good products. Keep it up and fingers crossed!

@markhouck1671 3 ай бұрын

Great job and more boating coming this summer!!

@adrianberryhill 3 ай бұрын

Who knew Aaron was such a great hammer drummer?!

@thomaspaccione8237 3 ай бұрын

He must have been listening to Phil Collins.

@SadPuppySoup 2 ай бұрын

I worked for Ebko boats back in the mid 80's, I sprayed the fiberglass, man I hate to work with it and sitting here watching I can smell it all these years later. Looks like you did a good job, no red flags on my end. That's a big job but I knew you were up to the task.

@flyingsparksgarage 2 ай бұрын

So grateful!!!! Thank you!!

@shadowfax1220 2 ай бұрын

Hi From the UK here but FYI for strenth use firbeglass cloth not chopped mat especially around the stringers and sealing the board in - result will be far superior in strength

@flyingsparksgarage 2 ай бұрын

We bought cloth to go on top!!

@DYNABIKE1 2 ай бұрын

I've had 5 boats each one bigger than the last and have never had to tackle a new transom. Wow nice work guys !!! Amazing Team work ! Yes I subscribed after watching this one- - - - - - 👏👏👏

@realtime1845 Ай бұрын

New to your channel, I watched of all of your Bayliner videos yesterday. Not much of a car guy, buy love the chemistry & positive attitude u both show. Thank u & I will continue to watch for your next boat videos….