5k dollar BIG BLOCK powered BROKEN BOAT, ACQUIRED!!! 

Greetings everyone!!! We’ve been at this RU-vid hustle for over 5 years now building fun cars and adventuring in our little airplane- not sure why this video seemed to hit a browse page and get a ton of traffic but WE ARE FREAKIN STOKED on it!!! We’re so grateful for each of you watching, commenting and subscribing- there will be MORE on this boat and other fun projects!! Stay tuned, fam!!!

I wish my lady was this enthusiastic about my projects

Me being a diesel technician for 30 years I respect a lady who can help around the shop. Well done 👍🏻!!

A perfect example of " one man's trash, another man's treasure" Fantastic video ya"ll

My wife and I went on CL and found a pontoon boat for sale for $1000. The guy selling it was over his Dads estate. When we showed up to buy, there were like 10 other people that showed. So the seller put 1 yes and a bunch of No’s in a hat. I was the first to pull and we pulled the yes. Outboard motor on boat only had 8 hrs on it and the boat was awesome. Best deal ever got on CL.

That guy got the best deal for his wife. What a ray of sunshine, so enthusiastic. I wish you both a blessed, and happy life together. Nice team work.

Boat terminology lesson #1: the "window" above the bed in the bow is a hatch. Also, please run the bilge blower for about a minute or so every time before starting the engine and leave it running until the boat is underway. A small fuel leak in the engine bay will cause an explosive mixture and blow your boat to toothpicks on startup (happens way too often). The blower will clear out this explosive mixture. Also, always use marine rated parts (not local auto parts store stuff) as they are certified to be non sparking for marine environments (again with the blowing up to toothpicks problem).

Other boaters might cringe when you say “nose”. The front end is the bow. The narrow projection is the bowsprit and the surround railings form the pulpit. The back end is the stern, and the vertical back is the transom. You can also say “go forward”to mean go towards the bow, or “go astern” or “go aft” to mean go towards the stern. The vertical back end is the transom. The passage from the steering area (“the cockpit”) to the cabin is the companionway. The bathroom is the “head” and the kitchen is the “galley”. When you go down to the cabin you’re “going below”. The cabin floor is the “sole”. Windows are “ports”, which is confusing since the left side as you face forward is the port side. The right side is starboard. Enjoy your new boat and the memories you’ll create!

I will say my wife is also my assistant mechanic my junior Carpenter and my Apprentice plumber. She is very much like his wife and that she is always eager to learn something new and help the team effort to fix whatever life brings in front of us

The boat is cool and the husband wrenching is cool dude stuff but what makes these videos great is the wife. She is just so happy and optimistic. Her energy just comes through the screen! You guys rock!

It makes me so happy that your wife is happy and helping you. Mine just yells at me, never smiles.

What an amazing blessing! I pray many happy times on that fabulous boat for you both. Congratulations.

I love your enthusiasm and willingness to make things work. Good luck, fair winds and following seas to you both.

That’s a marine cam in the engine. So glad to see that your wife is 100% into this. Your a lucky guy to have such a happy chipper wife. Take care of her. She’s a keeper.

you two have great chemistry and are so lucky finding projects like this

So I just wanted to say thanks for your videos with this boat! I bought a boat very similar to this one. Had some things to fix up and still do. But watching your videos helped me work on mine but also kept me encouraged to get it done to have the fun on the lake. It’s a new adventure every day with the boat. Thank you for the vids. Y’all are great and I look forward to learning more from you guys!

Fantastic job.... hope you folks have lots of fun-filled years with this beautiful boat.

The boat for $5k is a good deal, but a good used Bravo 3 for $1250? That's a steal! A new upper gearset for a Bravo drive costs $2500 in parts alone, not including labor.

I enjoyed this video for a number of reasons -- the biggest one was that you worked as a team. In any relationship, that's the gold standard. Also, this lady is a ray of sunshine. That's contagious enthusiasm right there.

Absolutely an Incredible breath of FRESH AIR watching you two!!! Fantastic team work, truly! What a gift you both have in one another and it comes through on camera! Keep recording and inspiring us all. Live Well. Be Well. Cheers! 😉

My beautiful bride dislikes working with me and for good reasons. I’m impatient, cranky and absolutely no fun to be around. Having watched these two working harmoniously together I pledge to amend my behaviors and to work with my wife in a civil manner. Great job guys! You both are talented, inspirational and a joy to watch!

You have to love a beautiful lady who wields a wrench and knows what toraque is! Hold on to her, she's a real keeper!

My dad bought a Bayliner with a 460 bbf for $3k. The trailer needed wheel bearings. Old guy sold it because he was to old to enjoy it.

Not sure which part was better - the new boat or this super helpful sweetheart around you. So happy for both of you! Cheers!

Awesome video! I’ve owned a cruiser for over 30 years and have never done as much mechanical drive work as you did day 1!

It was nice to meet you two. Your on camera storytelling abilities combined with good audio and video gear, (that's obviously all in good hands, ) combined with sharp production and post production skills, makes for a highly entertaining video. I'm looking forward to seeing more.

I have this same boat and have loved it for years. The best upgrade I made was an extended swim platform. Completely changed the utility for everything I do with the boat. Hope you continue love this boat.

So happy for you both that it all worked out. Happy Days!!!

The best deal I got was I found a lost puppy that needed a home..now im happy!

Lets just put this straight. That guy is a lucky blessed men. He has everything he needs to face life. God bless you both. Stay happy

Even though it's been a year this is the first time I've actually seen this video and congratulations I know you've had it for a year but that is so amazing that that you found something like that me and my wife always try to find deals and you know have your dollar a bang for your buck so again I hope you're still enjoying your boat and safe on the water

It's so great to see a woman who is happy helping working on a boat. I have yet to find one. Absolutely amazing deal as well. Most times you find that you sink a lot more than that on boats that break the lower unit. If you are ever in Florida, would love to meet on the water. P.S. Bow and Stern and I personally would never crank the engine without water, even for a little bit.

smart young people--just love you guys, makes an old man feel good and restores faith in our youth.

Love these two. Especially her, so infectiously enthusiastic. Very resourceful couple.

Great find guys. I’m happy for you both.

Your positive attitude is inspirational. Thank you for creating and sharing.

Pro safety tip! Any time you are starting you should run the blower! It's an easy step to prevent explosions. I typically leave mine running the entire time the motor is running, and around 1 minute before start and after shutdown. Blower motors are cheap to replace compared to explosions!

Where did this guy find this angel, if I would have brought this home my ex would have just nagged and talked crap because it wasnt brand new. I appreciate woman like her so much, too bad theres so few

I'm happy for you guys. Thanks for the motivation. Enjoy your boat.

Beautiful boat. Your two make for a great team. Love the enthusiasm!

You probably will never find a boat that cheap in that great of condition Congrats to you guys

Trailer alone was worth 5 grand. Good video.

That was a deal of a lifetime for anyone wanting a great looking boat. Glad to see that it was a reasonable fix and that the used part worked flawlessly after it got some more oil to keep it slick. What kind of distance can you travel (out and back) if you keep the speed in check?

I absolutely love how you two work together and are both mechanically inclined

Wow! I'm a retiree and I just love to follow boat you-tubers. You guys have just won me over. Lots of guts and determination. Wish you success in your endeavours and will look forward to your next episode. Keep em coming guys.

Not sure how I stumbled upon this video. Sure glad I did. I am no mechanic by any stretch, but I love watching creatives do anything with restoration and bringing things back to life. I also love boats and marinas. Yet, I am home grown in land locked Colorado, beautiful Rocky Mountains. You two are great! Your personalities, energy and enthusiasm make for great entertaining viewing. Good luck to both of you.😊

If your wife isnt enthusiastic about your projects, you married the wrong women, start over.

This was great to watch and very uplifting. Thank you for sharing. 👍🙂

Congratulations! The life of boat ownership is a new realm. My wife and I have a 15 ft seadoo speedster and an large yorkie. No kids and love the life of being adult children.

Use the bilge blower before every Engine Start up . It’s imperative that you do to avoid a possible Explosion 💥🇬🇧

👍Nice. Looks like a 26ft Ciera Bayliner. Easy boat to like & operate. Fun project. Thanks for sharing. 💝

Thee boat project, I learned so much. It is definitely right to the point without extreme talking and I like that.

Love how you guys work together as a team ... AWESOME!!

Hey Guys My name is Edwin I served in the US Navy and Coast Guard. My advice to you save the second unit. Invest in re-building it. Keep it as a back up spare, just in case if needed in the future. Also once you rebuild it, you can always remove the one you purchased, for preventive maintenance. In other words use one remove it, then install the other one, and so on.

You two are very supportive to each other i really love and dream to make my own small boat when i go back home

Enjoy seeing y’all win on the boat!!!

Emily, I don’t have enough room here for all of the good deals I’ve had over the years. About the time that we met you and your hubby at SEMA 2018, we won an auction for a boat! It was a theft recovery, but it was a hundred bucks! We call it the Sea-note!

Good to see you both know what your doing. Me a retired Marine tech. Now for that crusty big block.

Looks like you two are having fun living life and enjoying each other! 👍👍

Just found your channel, can’t wait to binge watch the Reno on this boat!! We restored a cabin cruiser like that 12 years ago, it’s a labor of love!!

This is a really great deal! Impressive. I legitimately love your relationship as well. You two are a great couple.

"I'll look up torque specs" I need a wife like you!! damn!

Great effort guys, it was awesome watching you two doing your thing while we are watching.

Awesome find! May it continue on for many years!!!

Emily: Two engines would be so cool! Aaron: (stoic and practical) ...and cost a fortune in gas. I love the dynamic!

As a fellow (and semi-jealous) boat owner, I am freaking stoked for you two. And ignore the naysayers that say 'break out another thousand'. Maintaining a boat can be expensive, but you can guys can do your own maintenance/repairs, so you're already ahead of 80% of other boaters who have to pay others to do it for them. Plus, you guys straight up stole that boat! You hit the boat lottery in my opinion...plus you are one of the few who have a truck that can pull a rig like that. Looking forward to more boat videos...next time find one that requires more work to repair so I can enjoy the ride (haha). Congrats you guys!!!

Love your Bayliner boat video. We have a similar one and your video makes us want to get it back on the lake next Spring Thanks so much.

Don’t forget to run blower prior to starting, I’ve seen a few boats go BOOM!!

The next stop is Finnegans shop for twin turbos!! You two are the most deserving best folks to get this deal, you don’t mind getting dirty to fix it and get out on the water!!!! Have a great time.

I don’t know you guys, but I am super excited that you found this awesome boat for this awesome price, and then after that BOTH of you were able to fix it. I can’t get over her attitude toward the whole thing, she is soo enthusiastic about it, congrats to both and good luck with it!!!!

You two have truly been blessed! Wow... what are the chances? Congrats and great video! I hope and pray you get many days of awesome fun with that beauty!

Nice boat, its amazing how easy the bolts came out.

Its so cool that you and your dad still hang out

The only thing better than owning a boat is having a friend that owns a boat.

Love the video about your Bayliner 2855. My wife and I just 3 weeks ago bought a Bayliner Ciera 2455. Ours is a 2001 model. We paid 13,500 for it and they were asking 12,500. I have been wanting a cabin cruiser ever since our 1998 stingray super sport SVB 192. The motor on the Bayliner of ours is a Mercury 5.0L 305cc. Engine purrs and outdrive works great but, we did have to replace the prop and after that we did see a great improvement in the performance as far as no more major vibration because of the old bent and chewed up prop. You all got a great deal even having to replace the outdrive. We did find out the hard way that the fridge doesn't work. Still trying to figure that out. The fan comes on but I dont hear the compressor kick on which is telling me that the compressor is either bad or there is a regulator problem. We also have 12v lighting and our electrical panel for the shore power has a lighting breaker which from what I see is 120v power as well as the fridge either works on 12v or 120v but I dont see an inverter controlling these two things... Have you all figured this out and if you have can you elaborate?

Oh, how I envy you two! God has blessed you with each other, never ever forget that! I had a wonderful wife who was actually a miss universe contestant in 1988 representing her native country. We married shortly there after and settled down in Houston, She was a gerontologist and her practice dealt mainly with serving the elderly. One day on the way home she stopped to get gas, this is a job that I normally do but unfortunately I overlooked it and when it got to a quarter tank she would always start to panic. An African American teenager approached her and demanded her purse (cameras recording) she quickly obliged and then he tried to force her into the car and that is when she fought back vigorously and was shot twice. I’m glad you’re having so much fun I remember the days when we used to do things like this but on a much much smaller scale. Take care of yourselves and please be careful out there. I don’t mean to bring anybody down I just want to let you know to appreciate each other and look out for each other. He remains at large.

Just a tip, whenever you get into the outdrive, clean everything up good with soap and water, scraper, wire brush, scotchbrite and clean up all the corrosion. Hold up some cardboard and paint it. The gymbal housing is supposed to have a couple ground straps and sacrificial zinc washers, nuts so on. You can see the corrosion on the outside, what makes your seals fail and leaking around orings is the corrosion that you can't see. Clean the contact surfaces and sand or scotchbrite the oxidation layer off the anodes every winter. If the anodes are clean with good metal to metal contact, you won't get any corrosion at all. You guys got an awesome boat there! Enjoy it to the ends of the earth 🌍.

It is simply great to see people happy and positive minded like you both, that is the only thing that counts. Enjoy your life!!

Great video!!! I'm so happy for you guys. You make me want to get into boating. Thanks

That's a slightly newer version of my boat. My neighbors thought I was a little crazy for buying such a big boat, but I love it.

What a woman! What a team, I'm not even interested in this, I watched the whole thing! Love the dynamic. 🧡❤️

Just a little bit of info, when you run the engine without water for even a few seconds you can tear up the impeller, may be time to check/change it.

Not sure how I stumbled onto your video but watched the whole thing and it was really fun to watch. Absolutely awesome boat. I've been wanting a boat for years now but everyone says they're a money pit. So glad you found a great deal.

Congrats guys that’s awesome teamwork makes the dream work.

Im so happy for you both! Be safe out there. Ive fished in the North Atlantic for 36 years. I've seen weather come from nowhere and there are people who drink and drive on boats basically anything can happen. Bodies of water can be dangerous. So please be careful and enjoy your new boat! 👍😁

Real cool guys! Love how enthusiastic and incredibly helpfully the Mrs Is... and you guys got a STEAL!!!!

Wow, that was awesome!!! Beautiful boat folks...

Love the truck. Love the boat. Love the teamwork.

Good job guys ! I love how shiny and excited she is and how calm is he , lol . Good couple. I love good deals too ;) .

Your excitement was contagious and it made me happy for the 2+1 of you. Great video. It put a smile on my face. Congratulations - the boat was a great find and kudos to a man who found a wife who'll gets her hands dirty and shares in the adventure! :-)

just found you guys, our first boat was a 1998 2855 too, got her 4 years ago and loved her, kept her on the river Thames near London.

Very cool,Great find, Great team work!

So glad to see someone get such a bargain. Have fun you two!

I hope you realize how incredibly lucky you two are to not have any further issues. Great find. Happy boating!

Good for you two. Team work= dream works! Enjoy enjoy!!

That was such an awesome purchase!! I’m so happy for y’all!!

you guys make a great team! love seeing that dynamic!

Couple of quick thoughts even though I'm late to this party: Never start the engine without first running the blower for a minute or two to evacuate any gas fumes (and hopefully avoid an explosion) and don't trailer at highway speeds with your bimini deployed...most are only rated to about 25mph. That's all I got. :-)

Thanks for this! I'm about to buy an older Carver 28' cruiser that I owned years ago. I had sold it due to a divorce, and now I've found it again, but I suspect there are more than a few mechanical things that I'll need to address. This gives me a little more courage.

Love the boat. Love the deal. Congrats! l had a Bayliner (smaller) that I loved and ran for 16 years. At the same time, I had a 40 ft Chris Craft that I practically lived aboard. We had a great time for 18 years with that boat. The only repair I ever had to make in all those years was the autopilot on the Chris Craft, and that was only replacing some worn parts. I hope you have that kind of luck.