Rotten Floor Bayliner Boat Water Test (is it worth repairing?)

Water Test Day!! Before I go through the process of repairing the Rotten Floor in my 2000 Bayliner Capri 1952 I wanted to see how the Engine runs under load. I fixed up the Trailer, Detailed the boat for some much needed UV Protection, and Installed a new Bilge Pump. Oh course I picked a bad day to water test. A rescue team was putting in at the launch because someone capsized. It was a crazy windy day. I went for it anyway!!

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[yannih]

I have a 2000 Sea Ray 190 CC and watching you work on your boat was like looking in a mirror because I am exactly like you in wanting to do whatever has to be done on my boat to get it spot on.
Keep up the great work...

[GaryGraham]

Sat in my workshop needing a pee, "I'll just watch this video".
As soon as the bilge pump started working I had to stop and go pee!
ahhh much better!

[richardmundo]

Good vid like that you used affordable products, and you pointed out how to take care off all that work don't use harsh detergents that strip Away that finish. A BOAT IS A LOT OF WORK But worth it thx for your honesty

[ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Hoping the floor tear out doesn't have any crazy surprises and you can get it out and replaced without any problems. Lots of memories yet to be made. Take care.

[landscannersunltd.]

Sure like this channel, helps showcase your vast and ever-growing skillset and talents.

[jamesps]

Oh damn! With the off the ranch music from demo ranch! Made me think i was watching one of his videos for a second lol. Great content as always! You’re the man

[JJX]

Definitely worth replacing the deck it seems like, looks great so far!

[evelynlouise]

Doing an AMAZING JOB KURT & I'm enjoying it All

[wiseguysoutdoors]

B.O.A.T. Break Out Another Thousand, lol. The bane of all boat owners

[granddad-mvef]

LOL! Speaking of bellows, my first Bayliner('85 model)had the old OMC outdrive where the bellows sealed the outdrive to the transom. Unfortunately the rubber was vulnerable to muskrat which gnaws on it like a kid working on an chocolate Easter bunny. One afternoon I walked to my pier and found my boat had capsized after filling with water. My next boat did not have that outdrive.

[michaelomode]

I tried to get the gas tank out of mine because I am trying to get rid of rot, but guess what? The tank is full of gas? There was literarily gas dripping out of my drain hole when I lifted the tank and it tilted a little and gas came splash...I think its old gas too, now got to figure out what to do with all that gas.

[jimmymontes]

I just today subscribed to your channel. I have a 1999 Bayliner, 2052 cuddly cabin. When you applied the Meguiars to the helm did the cracks close up??

[dogsense]

In California we call the Bayliner, bottom liner

[poepflater]

Fill iyt with water and see if anything runs out :P

[LanceMcCormick]

Hell of a Job! Saved a ton doing your own work! Your Family going love your hard work on the water!
Did career in navy on frigates fixing everything the ocean ate! Have had boats on boat coast! My favorite boat now is my buddies and my 2 ben franklins I pitch in when we go offshore few times a year!
I have 86 Trophy in back of property, bunch of young buck marines suppose to take it and rehab like you!

Great job on video!

[wonka]

All great things bro! Excellent'e

[johnstevens]

Awesome Kurt!! Great job on all of the repairs so far! Great idea as well testing the bilge pump and lines before you put it in the water. Many people would not have thought of that after checking to see if the pump runs. I look forward to the next installment! Thanks for sharing, and God Bless!

[thenogoodniks]

Great project Kurt. Fun to watch someone going patiently to restore something. Many others would have thrown the boat in a junk yard and gone in depth with a new one. Glad the project is going well. As always love both your channels

[Swamp-Fox]

She is looking good! Looks like you are back in business. On to the floor!

[silverlicious]

Yes!!! The old tub still floats. Great job with putting a shine back on her. Looking forward to seeing the floor repair.