I BOUGHT AN OLD BOAT FOR $1,000 | FISHING BOAT RESTORATION

Watch as I restore an old fishing boat that I bought for $1,000! See the transformation from start to finish in this boat restoration video.
This week's video has been a long time coming! Matty Ice and his dad have been working on restoring a 1974 AMF SlickCraft for the last 12 months. This video is a compilation of all the work that has been done over the last year. Their goal was to build their dream fishing boat on a budget. The vision was to create the most efficient and stable setup fishing setup for some big water. We have been able to get out and hammer some Kokanee salmon and Trout on this boat and have been blown away.

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[drodriguez]

The best part of this renovation is tht you had tht quality time with your dad and family to accomplish the dream of the boat. A lot of people think tht maintaining a boat and renovation is easy but it’s not. Great make over and hands up for the finish. 👍👏🙌

[timroberts]

It's awesome to see a father and son working hard together and sharing valuable time together. What a steal for $2000. I felt bummed for you when the stern drive went.

[sgray]

Your pops helping you out with this project, just loving to be there is what I dream of as a father to a little one. I can only pray that I'm able to do the same for my boy sometime down the road. Appreciate how good you got it bro bro.

[thomastirolflorida]

glad to see young people still loving the American way.
Me and my dad

[gatorflea]

Make sure that the engine compartment exhaust fans work and let them run a minute before you start the engine ! Gas fumes RIP !

[lrrcew]

Love seeing old boats restored into a new lofe. Great work!

[papatrt]

very admirable renovation and upgrade of a family memory making project of love!

[theneck]

Great video !! I don’t know why it popped up on my feed but I’m glad it did .. watching a father and son enjoy time together is what we need more in America … I imagine you guys hunt together and fish but I’m sure he loved this project because you got to work hand in hand with him and he was able to see his son work like a man lol the man he created, he must be very proud … god bless and keep the videos coming … I will sub and watch your other videos …

[michaelmarsh]

You all have inspired me to continue my own boat project. I have learned so much from watching this video. Thanks for the tutorials. Your family is awesome!!! Excellent job!!!

[beckydupree]

What a transformation. I really enjoyed it.

[DArynBDeMoss]

Aside from the work that ThatBoatGuy does, this was one of the best boat resto vids I’ve seen. The attention to detail and planning that went into this to make a boat work for you two is amazing. Gets me excited to restore a boat with my son lol

[christophermorath]

Outstanding work! You and your Dad and family are quite the talented crew. You guys had a vision and skills to make it happen. The rebirth of this boat is a thing of beauty. Tight lines!

[chrischurch]

Awesome. I can tell your dad is genuinely super excited.

[himhim]

I did the same thing with my dad when I was 19. We went in halfs on an old 18ft Thompson for $1300. Bought it at the end September and spent the fall removing the seats/cushions, carpet, engine cover and any damaged sections of the floor. No garage so we wrapped it for winter. Spent the winter picking out and buying new seating, carpet and other supplies. My dad made a new engine cover. I was working at a lumber yard so I got a good discount on the building supplies. Come spring we started on the flooring and covered it with a layer of fiberglass. Carpet, seats, new cushions for the bow and a new piece of tempered glass for the walk through windshield.
Over the years we've made other upgrades and repairs but have always split the costs 50/50.
It's not always about the money. Sometimes it's about spending time with someone and them passing on their knowledge. 19 years later and he's 73 but we still use it every season.

[scottgarbs]

That is a remarkable restoration. Congratulations to you all.

[michaelhester]

Really cool project! Especially since you’re doing it with your dad. You’ll both remember this experience forever.

[richardclark]

$1000 was a steal. The engine & outdrive should be worth more than that alone! Boat has LOTS of possibilities for sure.

[clanggedin]

Very cool restore. My father bought a cutty cab 20+ years ago and it as never touched water as he was going to restore it. He got half way and then stopped. We tried working on it years ago and he said he wanted to do it himself, but it still sits. Now that his health is failing I think he may let us finish the restore on it so we can take him and my mother out. Thanks for the inspiration from one Utahn to another.

[tubeguiller]

Beautiful restoration, thanks for sharing. Thanks for making everyone aware that if you put some effort you make everything shine. I wish you the best times of your lives. Thank you.

[jasonfisher]

Nice work Matt! Looks like a fun project! And to work on with your dad “priceless”!