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The Secret Boat Parts Treasure House Worth Millions! (Ep36)
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Жыл бұрынImagine a secret boat parts treasure house that had every boat part, every boat item, you ever needed to not only build your pocket trawler but restore your free classic fiberglass sailboat. Just outside Detroit Michigan in Harrison Township is Marine Sales & Repair Inc., and the oldest and one of the few remaining boat junkmen. His name is Earl “the Pearl” Stilson and he sells boat parts. From old Chris Craft parts, to vintage Hercules diesel engines, to teak handrails, and bronze fittings, Earl has every hard to find antique boat part. Erl is a real “Gem.” If you ever dreamed of owning a used boat parts shop this is real boat motivation for any amateur boat builder or boat restorer.
Welcome to my boat building channel! This is my trawler restoration of an Albin 27 pocket trawler. Every couple of weeks I post a boat building or boat repair video to document various boat projects, sailboat restorations, or boat repairs.
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Earl the Pearl
Marine Sales & Repair, Inc.
Harrison Township, Michigan
/ chriscraftparts
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@vbarbara59 Жыл бұрын
What a treasure of experience and wisdom that is Earl! Truly enjoyed this episode and the wealth of information that you provided .. Earl is a gift to us Baby Boomers who relished the days of the era of Cruising with the Big Boys! I am elated that earl specializes in Chris Craft Vintage parts and history ! BRAVO!!! AND Thank you JOE , For bring in the experience! God bless Earl!
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Vince! Be sure to subscribe. More treat episodes to come 😁
@Horatio1886build 3 ай бұрын
What a treasure this place is and most of all the man that created it. We must preserve this place and the legacy.
@motorcityboatwerks 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment 😁👍
@Horatio1886build 3 ай бұрын
Wow ! What a generous man. Earl has made some money and then given it to others , what a nice man. Also think about how much time was involved in scraping all those boats- and then inventorying it! I know because I have scraped a few my self. Great life. I hope some one will take it over some day that is up to the challenge and legacy.
@motorcityboatwerks 3 ай бұрын
I think about it every day 😁
@dougstearns6746 10 ай бұрын
Earl you are now on my radar for parts.
@motorcityboatwerks 10 ай бұрын
You’re gonna love it Doug 😎
@brianstone3972 10 ай бұрын
As a boater/boat owner, thanks Earl! WIsh I lived closer to Marine Sales & Repair. It looks like a place where you could spend hours looking.
@motorcityboatwerks 10 ай бұрын
Brian when I visit Earl’s shop it’s like I fall into a black hole where time no longer matters….😂😁
@jayknight850 10 ай бұрын
What a maritime wonderland! Thanks for sharing this.
@motorcityboatwerks 10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Welcome aboard 😁
@charles.neuman18 7 ай бұрын
That is amazing. There are very few treasures like that left. Developed by human hard work and run by sharp human minds and decades of experience. I hope whoever buys it will keep the character of it.
@motorcityboatwerks 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Charles
@reynoldsrunabouts Жыл бұрын
Great store, Earl!
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
😁👍
@scotthogue717 Жыл бұрын
It's a great place to work at Earl the pearl shop on some days great video......
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
It was great to meet you Scott! See you again soon
@theconsultant8732 9 ай бұрын
My father always called this place 'Earl the Pearl'.
@motorcityboatwerks 9 ай бұрын
👍
@wolframschweier3307 Жыл бұрын
Earl the Pearl is clearly a Gem. A humble, knowledgeable, funny and generous human being. As a Boomer your video story with Earl made my day. Thank you for the effort, and thank you Earl for sharing your life and business with us.
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
😀
@kurtkabat203 Жыл бұрын
Wow, Earl the Pearl! amazing video. I remember walking the isles with my father in my childhood! Thanks for the video and memories! It’s my old stomping grounds, I grew up on Lake, St. Clair / Anchor Bay!
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard Kurt! Glad you enjoyed it
@DamianMcGlone Жыл бұрын
Hi Joe, I'm fascinated to see Earll the Pearl's shop. Wish I knew about him during the build. I would have traveled to his place to buy all I needed in one place. Looks like a lovely man.
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
Good to hear from you Damian. I was thinking about your build the whole time I was walking the isles. Perfect for your project 👍
@rastagrastag7784 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely going to have to get in touch with Earl the pearl
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
👍😁👍
@jamesbeaman5944 Жыл бұрын
What a great story. Earl’s a complete gentleman. Can’t imagine the catalog in his head!! Thanks so very much for sharing!! Best, Jim
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Be sure to subscribe. 😁
@DeanFamilyAcres Жыл бұрын
Great video, could tell how much you were like a kid in a candy store. Excellent conversations and information about a very knowledgeable and caring man.
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite episodes. Such a great time
@bob34344592 Жыл бұрын
Earl is a remarkable person.
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
He’s a Gem 💎 😁
@billgolcher2537 Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@rastagrastag7784 Жыл бұрын
I was just in Detroit memorial day weekend and if I would've saw this video, I would've definitely stop by Earl's shop. Kind of disappointing that I missed out.
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
🙁
@nsmnsm8889 Жыл бұрын
Earl 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
😁😁
@jamesdalton122 Жыл бұрын
Nice story
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
👍😁
@larryshipman248 Жыл бұрын
truly amazing.
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
Thanks Larry
@silvestervansand8379 Жыл бұрын
Wow that's a great shop and Earl is a fantastic person. I could use the load for my boat parts right now. Unfortunately there is no shop for these parts in the southwest of Germany far and wide. A heavenly place for every boat builder.🙂🙂
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
Welcome Aboard Silvester! Be sure to subscribe. I feel your pain. I find myself searching antique shops when traveling abroad, but it is difficult unless your close to the water. Go where the commercial fishermen are, but even then it can be challenging to find what you need.
@silvestervansand8379 Жыл бұрын
@@motorcityboatwerks Hey, thanks for your answer. Yes, I live near Switzerland and there are more mountains than sea. Old Mercruiser parts are particularly difficult to find here. Transom bolts and screws for MC/MR-1 no chance to find. Your trawler is really very beautiful. I have an old Birchwood 25ft
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
👍Birchwood 25 perfect for mountain lakes 😁
@silvestervansand8379 Жыл бұрын
@@motorcityboatwerks Yes perfect or french and german rivers🙂
@motorcityboatwerks 7 ай бұрын
👌
@907T Жыл бұрын
Wow
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
😁
@unisuit 4 ай бұрын
I think I found a place to get parts for my 77 Slicker
@motorcityboatwerks 4 ай бұрын
👍😁Be sure to like and subscribe
@donaldpetrey3064 Жыл бұрын
Earl I’ll be contacting you soon about some very hard to find cleats.
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
👍👍
@hendrikgabriela 10 ай бұрын
UAu need to contact this shop for my Boston Whaler 18 outrage
@motorcityboatwerks 10 ай бұрын
Check the episode description for contact information. Phone is best Thanks and be sure to like and subscribe 😎
@manojumrao6780 9 ай бұрын
Please suggest and advise if you or your associates can provide the complete fuel pumps and other spare used or new parts of the Marine IC Engine Model given below . MAN, G8V u50, Sr No. 18501-08, 750BHP, 330RPM, 4 Stroke, Year 1930,
@motorcityboatwerks 9 ай бұрын
Please contact Marine Sales and Repair directly. The contact information is in the episode description or google Marine Sales and Repair Harrison Twp Michigan. Thank you
@charles.neuman18 7 ай бұрын
I'd be interested in how he scraps boats. You get some nice hardware and parts, but then he's stuck with a hull that needs to be chopped up and discarded. He didn't do all that by himself, did he? Not easy.
@motorcityboatwerks 7 ай бұрын
You grind up the hull and send it the be landfill 😉
@romocolan Жыл бұрын
fantastic
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 😁 be sure to subscribe and spread the word
@dannyjones3840 Жыл бұрын
I used to go to Minnie's Chandlery in Newport Beach CA when I lived out there, so much stuff. Now I transport boats outta NC, and we have tons of used stuff I sell, but only at 50% or less. It's a tough racket.
@motorcityboatwerks Жыл бұрын
I thought you said Minnie’s Haberdashery-LOL 😁
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