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[crawdaddct]

As a teen and young man, all I bought were old boats that had sat up a long time. My second boat actually had a baby pine tree grown by in the floor and trailer needed a new axil. I replaced the flooring and cleaned the carbs. Boat and motor served me great for 10 years and got it for almost nothing. That’s how you learn. In my 40 years of boat ownership I’ve never taken a boat to a mechanic. I fix them and do my own maintenance. So those old boats have there place and I recommend young people buy one and work on it. Learn. Fiberglass work, replacing steering cables, gas lines, electrical, and even welding aluminum. It can be fun and educational.

[robertnicholson]

Two pieces of advice I got from boat owners. First, walk away if they won't let you test it in the water. Second, put your foot on the lower unit and push to see if the transom is soft.

[kenbrown]

I've been involved in the marine industry for 30years. My advice to anyone is that it's an extremely expensive recreation no matter what the entry cost is. Do not expect to budget on the cheap.

[JamesFrost]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! This video should be mandatory for ANYONE thinking about buying a boat. 100% spot on correct. If your not a don't buy a boat. I would recommend a nice RV instead. Start with that and you will save thousands of dollars every year with no dock fee's. Seriously, im not kidding, $25 thousand will buy a nice land yacht.

[danmyrivd]

My pops left me a 19 foot John boat with a 1983 115 Evinrude… I know nothing about boats but I’ve freed up the cylinders and replaced the water pump. Ran a sea foam treatment and replaced the controls. Took it on the water last weekend and she runs like a champ. I’m now about 200 in and I have a running boat that I need to restore. Love you dad.

[marytica]

HERE IN FLORIDA, there are literally hundreds of "abandoned" boats. The Indian River / Intracoastal Canal is a favorite dumping area for these. One county had to spend MILLION$ to remove almost 100 old derelicts from its waterways. Other smaller boats are dumped in vacant lots or just sit rotting away in people's backyards. WATCH OUT for wasp nests, termites, and even possums who take up residence in these hulks !

[Camaro]

Excellent advice. This coming from a licensed delivery captain with 30+ years experience running all types of boats.

[kristinel]

I'm happy with my 1970s $600 boat for fishing that I totally redid myself and as been a nice low cost fishing boat for me. The fish don't care if its fancy or, not.

[GeorgeBracht]

BRP
Bearings, Rings, Pistons
Old Rudes were such great engines

[Hitech]

I've been boating for over 40years. The last 10 years. I've been running our CHAWK 222 pilot house, poweredw/mercury150hp. Great boat.

[barryzoll]

I’ve had my hands on several Honda four stroke outboards that were well-maintained and had over 3000 hours of operation. The keyword with anything is proper maintenance thanks for your videos. Really enjoy the channel.

[chrispickett]

Old aluminum boat with a 78 evinrude 25 hp tiller. Still runs great.

[marytica]

ANOTHER TIP - don't think that "fiberglass" boats are immune from wood rot ! Most older fiberglass hulls are built on WOODEN stringers and decks, which eventually get waterlogged thanks to cracks in the fiberglass coating.

[mkp]

A couple of years ago, I saw a 1988 Sea Ray 46 express cruiser in an ad from Miami. These people sank over $200, 000 in refurbishment of the boat, including pulling the CAT diesel motors for a full rebuild. The boat looked immaculate, but they wanted, at first, $289, 000 for the boat. I felt bad for them. It doesn't matter how much you put into it. It was still an 88 Sea Ray, worth about $89, 000. The last I saw, they were trying to get rid of it for $72, 000.

[artlife]

Great video here! On the SEI, I have had three Yamahas that I put SEI lower units on and put hundreds of hours on all of them with no problems at all, the primary issue with the SEI units is people slap them on and go, without any breakin, SEI is very upfront about breaking in their lower units properly and informs purchasers of the correct process, which is super simple and takes a few hours of operation at most.

[robertmunafo]

I would clarify on the Rotax comment about not buying them and them not being around for long. I believe you are referring to those specific newer Rotax S motors that you showed. Rotax engines themselves have been around for a while and everything from airplanes to boats to side by sides. I believe for the most part they are a fairly reliable engine.

[cash.]

I personally steer clear of any trailer boat with bottom paint. I state that from experience. Got rid of it and got a nice used Whaler that was always trailered. Best boat I've ever owned.

[thediplomasta]

Two things. I bought an old jet boat. A 98 sport jet 175. I love it. The biggest worry is the forward gear oil compartment. Make sure that doesn't leak. Finding someone to repair the gearcase is difficult. Parts are still available, but they're expensive. The motor side of a sport jet system is almost exactly the same as an outboard. It's much easier to work on than a rotax, and more power.
And 2nd, omc stringer drives are awesome. The design is radically different from most stern drives, but the benefits are great. Much more reliable design. Everything. Even the steering cable is different. Now, the water pump impeller is a big job. No way around that, but that's the biggest hassle. It's the only stern drive with a wet bath gimbal bearing that lasts forever. No u-joints. No bellows except one big one that is super easy to replace. It has Points ignition, so there is no super expensive magic chinese box to worry about. And it's the only stern drive that doesn't use the transom to bear the load. The thrust is transferred to the stringers where the engine is mounted. Hence, the name stringer drive. Oh, and i almost forgot, no hydraulics! Which means no fluid to leak. The tild and trim are all gear driven. 😁
The stringer drive is from a different time. A better time.

[treeguyable]

Got a Triumph in 07. Good to go every day. No fenders, no paint, no fiberglass to worry about. Just spray and flush motor and go when done. Easy, reliable, just goes and worry free.