I Got Myself In Too Deep with this Old Boat - DIY Yacht Restoration 

I'm a 73 yr old greatgrandma. I LOVE YOUR POSTS!!! ❤I have a passion for mechanics, and your channel satisfies that love. I worked for 30 years for Newport News, and then GE turbines manufacturing as a draftsman before CAD. I wish I could do it all over again. THANKS FOR THE VIDEOS! I'll buy some merchandise. 👍

Awesome channel and great work on the old girl. You’ve got some great skills there. Looking forward to following along. The one thing I’d say being an older fart who has seen some pretty nasty workplace injuries - don’t shortchange yourself on the protective equipment. You’ve got only one set of lungs, eyes, ears, and limbs. Protect yourself and your buddies properly and you won’t be wondering at 50 why you can’t breathe, hear, or see properly. That will seem a long way away to you at your age, but it’s coming. I feel like I was your age just yesterday...Cheers!

Gus, me and my wife love your videos, and really appreciate your amazing talent and attitude. I will be buying a boat in the next 2 years; I may get in contact with you at some point. Keep them coming!! We call you " the kid".

Too bad you are too busy to post more. This channel is something different is a sea of "will it run" channels. The mix of lifestyle with craftsmanship has potential for a profitable channel.

From one old boat owner to another...I love the way you are so calm about being in too-deep, know the feeling pushing out dates on the hard-stand and trying to do everything yourself....I am enjoying your you journey and finding some motivation from it

I have so much respect for your experience, talent and will on this project. It's inspirational!

Hey Gus - I'm the guy that bought Quest! Sitting on her in Key Largo right now. Great videos. Look me up if you ever want a ride on Quest again. Craig has my info.

My friend, your channel is properly titled. I remember a little about the type of boat you have. It’s a multimillionaire’s personal boat. Not his yacht. This is the one he captains himself with little to no staff. This is the kind of boat that was more personal. His yacht was for more formal situations and was totally staffed. The owner did nothing on his yacht, but as much as he could on his little 50 ft Hatteras. My father had a very nice 33 ft Chris Craft and he was a physician. The 33 was all a physician back in the sixties could reasonably afford. My father wanted a Hatteras, but…So you have taken on a boat that takes the pocket book of a millionaire.

Dude, you are amazing and so young! You have a real future in this industry. Stay on coarse.

like catface, I'm 81 and keeping up with my 67 Glasspar . i've also owned for 11 years a 65 Owens Contessa. Total restoration on that boat that I truly miss. Keep up the great video's.

Hi Gus, just ran into your channel “In Too Deep”. The name got my attention and for the last few hours, I just couldn't stop watching and was so touched I wanted say, Thank You! I think somewhere along life’s journey we can identify and that’s where I am now. Sad, I missed you guys in Savannah, Ga, would love to have met you and given a hand. Until keep up the great work. --Art

Many old boats aren't worth saving. I appreciate that you respect what you are dealing with and take it's value and safety seriously. Not sure my priorities were there at your age but at least I kinda always knew. She'll hold value and pay you back for the effort I'm sure.

I've been thinking about doing something like this for the longest time, but being from a fishing village and having spent my life on the water, I know what's involved, you need tremendous resources, tools, the space, the time, the money, the know how, it's endless!!! You have such a leg up on any average person with the connections you have, the average person would be overwhelmed!!!! It costs at least 180 a foot to Moore, pay to take out, pay to put in, pay for shore power, the required equipment to do motors on a craft like that is ridiculous. The regular Joe would have to pay about 7 to 10 grand a year just to own that boat while it sits idle, big nut. I admire you young man, this is hard work and enjoyable as F when its going good, so enjoy it while you're young, healthy and have the energy to do all of this because before you know it you'll start moving slower and get more beat up, this takes a lot out of you 😮

Please wear protective gear when working with fiberglass and all those chemicals! Great video with all your hard work. I had a 42' 1974 Hatteras Sportfish and the boat was built like a Sherman tank. Many boats that fall over during a hurricane would be totalled. This is a tribute to how well Hatteras made their yachts! I've tried prop speed and many other methods and it all comes off if you run the boat long distances.

great video but u could have made 50 episodes from this 1 video alone u did soo much watched the whole thing

No doubt you've been one busy man. That prank throwing a body in the dumpster was hilarious. LOL and I know from experience there's never a dull moment when traveling by boat, which is all good because you'll have a lifetime of memories

you are a MADMAN!!!!!! Your enthusiasm and perseverance are both incredible. IN TOO DEEP doesnt even begin to explain your projects!!!!!

The joys of a major refit. I have a 1996 Albin 32+2 that was mothballed and put into storage early 2007. All systems were working at the time of mothballing however I hate to imagine what it needs now. Topsides and hull have cleaned up very nicely with first a strong dishwashng liquid followed by a bleach/water 1-1 combo to to kill off any remaining organic growth on gelcoat. Worked well. Just completed the hull today with 3M cleaner wax. Remarkable comeback. Do it again with Mequires Flagship and it will almost look like factory. The interior will be another story. Engine should come out also for a thorough going over.

Bringa back memories. When I was 12 I talked a marina into paying %500 for a storage tiyle on a 25 foot cabin cuiser with a blown engine and had been sunk. They also gave me two weeks to work ok it and a free launch. I anchored it out on bunch of engine blocks, left home and moved in and never looked back. I did odd jobs on boats moast of my life although I seemed to have a callling for delivering sailboats without engines. One yach broker bought pieces of shyt and said here bobby, get her ready for sale. I never got past the 6th grade so I figured that if people were turning their 200 and 300K boats 0over to me with a 6th grade education, I must have something going and just never stopped. I am SO GLAD that shyt is over. Id fix one boat up and they would launch it and give ,me anothjer piece of shyt to fix up. Thgse days were pretty cool. I had a sailboat so if somebody paid me enouigh to stop sailing for a while, I would and I really liked sailing over being shoulder deep in bilge shyt or covered in bottom paint. I never considered myself rich but if I wanted an outboard motor or another boat I baught5 it. I spent moast of my working life sailing around south America because it was harder to find me.

Typical of all haul out projects it never is a long enough time frame. My boat is old, although 20 years newer than Bella, and every time I haul I usually find something like you did with the prop shafts. If you figure a week you need two, or a month you need 2 months. I love the name of your channel it sums up all boat owning!

Your passion for this Hatteras 50 and all boats shows. I watched all of the videos. I love this Hattie, all original with the best upgrades. Once I saw the video of the purchase I too would have jumped to buy that Yacht! Updated Engines, AC , auto pilot and all you needed was a lot of hard work and the expensive finishing touches to the shafts, electronics and a few other expensive goodies. The off grid electric system was very smart. If you ever bring her back to NYS Canal stop in Fairport, NY. I'd love to build a permanent roof over the fly bridge with you to hold the Solar panels and catch rain water to up the off grid game.

Gus, it's so fun watching a young guy going after what he wants...keep the vids coming! Bella Rose is looking my-T-fyne!

What a summer of work, can’t wait to come along on the journey south

Like reading good book I couldn't take a rest. I can't believe I watched the whole video in one sitting. So much progress on the renovations and repairs. I can't wait for the video(s) about the trip south.

Now you need to re-target that Port shaft ! I worked with lasers in construction for years before they were used in marine applications. Namely, targeting shafts. I had just started working for Derecktor Marine, It was called Derecktor Gunnell back then. When they sent me to the next yard over (Lauderdale Prop) to show them how to set up and target shafts and cutlass bearings using a laser. Like everyone else at the time, they were still using the old Piano Wire method ! That was in 1984.

Cause you are fulfilling my dreams and I am 75 years. Old so keep up the good work god bless❤

Bella Rose has some beautiful lines on her, lovely name for an old lady, and she has some speed to her with her new running gear, wow really loved what you done to her in getting her ship shape again

Hello Gus happen to find you and spent all morning watching your vids. When we found out you were only 23 yrs.old, we were blown away at the responsibilities you had taken on. We have a 87 412t. AMEROSPORT CHRISCRAFT THAT we picked up a few yrs ago and let me tell you, if there was anybody we would trust sailing her down to Florida, you would be the person we would trust to bring her there. You are extremely gifted with your responsibilities and to see somebody so young and enthusiastic with a passion like yours is something to be celebrated! We love your videos and the work you've put into them! Love the music as well. Hope to follow you on more of your adventures. The Bella Rose ahhhh a classic so happy to see that you brought her back!👍👏👏👏👏 love from Ontario 🇨🇦!

I've watched every minute of every one of your videos...they all leave me totally speechless! Total admiration for your expertise and your willing less to get "in too deep" and fso! Huge respect!! Can't wait for the next one!

The video's of you and your buddy's on the boat having a good time are soooo much more awesome when someone watches the amount of work you put in to be able to do so!!! You are freaking awesome my guy!!

the gift of desperation yields ingenuity, My dad and I built a 55' sailboat in 198o out of steel. His wife sold it after he died. Lost track of it. You have enough mechanical sense not to destroy your boat. It looks it had safety pins in it. The alignment is real tough. Sometimes what seems to be tragedy works out to be a gift.

The list of things you were able to do is longer than the list of things I plan to do in 3 years time. You did it in less than 2 months. I have no clue where you get the energy and the knowledge, but it is freaking awesome ! 👍

First time watching and I must say, i love to see young people who are into fixing old stuff and not just buying new but, at the same time mixing old and new technology !!!

Hi Gus, I just found your channel two or three days ago, the first part of your journey video (Miami to Maine) randomly showed up in my YT feed, so I clicked on it, watched both episodes in a row and just right now finished watching this video. And I have to say it: Man, those three videos were a pleasure to watch! 🙏 I do have the utmost respect for all the blood, work, sweat and money you put into making Bella pretty again, and it pays off big time in my opinion. You know, I‘ve never been into the maritime world at all, I‘ve done a few short vacation boat trips with my parents (we chartered a 52ft MY for 10 days, back in 2010, 2011 and 2012) and for sure, it was a blast. But since then I‘ve had nothing to do with boats or boating. But I really can appreciate and respect the passion you do have for boats and for especially for Bella. 😍 A BEAUTIFUL ship ❤️❤️❤️, I really like the look of her and I would have never ever guessed her age by the first shots I saw from her. She aged really well 🥴🙏 I definitely will enjoy the other videos of her and you so I‘m really glad and happy to have found your channel, I subscribed immediately after the first „Miami to Maine video“. All the best to you and Bella, I‘m really looking forward to watch the next episode about you and your beautiful MY Bella 🙏 With best wishes from Germany 🇩🇪, Philipp 👋 EDIT: I do hope my English „skills“ were good enough to let you understand what I tried to write in this comment 🥴🫣😀

Just watched the whole video....I'm exhausted! Love the trick putting the bearing in the toaster oven and the nitrogen from the canned air container.

You're a veteran buddy.. great to listen and watch ch while works ng on my 78 42' unflite sportfisher. . You carry a great attitude. Thank you 😁

Yeah, Break Out Another Thousand, aka BOAT… but you are doing marvellous. Nice to see that yacht come back to life. Cannot wait to see your journey back to Florida.

Hey Gus, miss you, she a big girl and your boat projects are plentiful, she is amazing and will amazingly a Hatteras! Checking out the merch, lots of luck and keep us up on the refit😎👍

Hey!! woaw.i'm not even a boater,and i'm captivated by your channel and your skills applied to fixing boats like that. that is an amazing channel.

Hi Gus Came across you by accident. What a lot of knowledge you have for a young guy. I am impressed by your attitude. I hope you continue with your channel but if not I wish you every success in the World. You are a clever, creative young man.

thats gotta feel good knowing all that running gear has been gone through! maybe a little less stress when motoring. got huge respect for you and your knowledge, and when to use friends who know what the fuck they are doing!!!! thanks Gus!!!!!!!!!!

Love the boat and your ability to bring her back to life. I have a 1974 Uniflite 42 on Lake of the Ozarks Missouri and I will be bouncing around the Caribbean next season on my Irwin 38 sailboat. Keep doing what you're doing and maybe I will see you out there!!

I’m glad it was you doing those fiberglass repairs, my skin started itching all over just watching 😂

Your DETERMINATION in the face of adversity is beyond compare, Gus! The ingenuity to repair the running gear ...AWESOME! 💪 You're an inspiration to all of us! 🛟 Old guy approves. 👏🍻⚓️

My head is spinning with all the projects you have to do on this boat and your initiative to get them complete!

Quite an undertaking but doable. Being a prairie dweller I sure miss the boating and open water. Keep up the videos.

There are viewers and doers. You young sir are a doer, "good on ya."

Can't get enough of these videos inspired to go and grind for what I want your smart as hell

Gus, all the rust stains you can get bc rid of it with pool acid aka Muriatic acid great job on the glass work. Im getting every thing ready to do my transom on my 82Wellcraft Sportsman 248 with my08 Evinrude 300 etec

Always look forward to your video’s Gus and it seems I’m far from alone. Whatever you’re doing you’ve hit on something with these. Very proud for you and everything you’ve accomplished.

Dude, you are the Michaelangelo of fiberglass. Much respect to your abilities, perseverance, patience, imagination, just remarkable.

Really great to see you back. Just wish you could do more video. But I do understand.

I absolutely love your videos. Your depth of knowledge, talent and ingenuity combined with your work ethic and sense of humor are a joy to watch. Bella Rose is beautiful and I can’t wait for the next video of your trip down South!

Much respect for your skills, you gonna have a nice home forever

Gus, im still amazed at the amount of skills you possess. I myself consider myself versed in many different skills, ours are much different though. I really hope to see the Bella Rose back on the water. She's a beautiful vessel, and you just make such great videos. I really appreciate your hard work ethic it's something that's lacking in a lot of younger people these days. I wish you flat seas

Looking great Gus! Nice work. Kip at South Port is a very close customer of ours. My company manufactured the self-propelled boat handler that hauled the Bella Rose out of the water! Glad it handled her well!! Keep up the good work!! Dwight

I know it's hard to make money and make videos but I wait as patiently as I can because I love your videos. You deserve all the good things in life. See you on the next one.

You are insane and I am still here for it lol. Cant wait to see your journey south again.

Hello Gus from Ireland again lol. Wow long time sinse we have Heard anything from you lol. But it's so Great too have you back. It's Great to see the Boat out of the Water, It will look great with abit of Love and a good Scrubbing 😅. It's a Shame about the Shaft, expensive, I hope they pay well at that boat yard lol, Joke Gus. I hope a Month will get everything done. Good luck Pal 😅 🇨🇮

Amazing, I'm exhausted just watching the video!

Wild ride Gus. Hold on tight and enjoy the ride

Wanted to tell you, your shafts are not bad friend. As long as the pits are not on a surface that a seal runs on they are completely saveable. The things can be welded and returned or if you are good, ground and sanded back smooth. It depends on skill levels and you did fantastic on the glass work so you could save a lot of cash. (my experience?) 10 years navy followed by 50 years of marine shop owner and repairman.

She is one beautiful boat. Your doing a great job. Thank you for saving her. Best Wishes!

I love your channel Gus. I have watched every video multiple times. Intoodeep is the best channel on RU-vid

Wow, I'm actually exhausted by all the work you did young man. Great video!

So awesome you’re living life to the fullest bud.

SO happy to see you and your boat again and once again...a FABULOUS video. Cannot wait for the next one. Best wishes from Cape Town.🛥🎉

You are a hustle master. Looking forward to the next upload. Hopefully it is not a short one?

Simply WOW!!!

Well done I am impressed with your accomplishments you are a warrior

I hope you had your props and shafts checked for balance...keep up the good work.

Thank you. Amazing posts. Unbelievable work ethic. Stay healthy.

what an adventure, I'm envious

Hey safety first! I learn so much.

I’m 26 and almost done redoing my 42 commander right now, cool to see others doing the same

well done Gus! What an adventure! Beautful boat

Great video as usual! Looking forward to the next one, stay safe out there!

The level of respect I have for you words cannot describe.

Loving these laundered and detailed videos Please keep creating and sharing

The ability to make things work when others would give up. Love this video. The best repair boot video.

You are truly Master and Genius too. I selude you

Thanks for the new video love watching them

Lot of work done👏👏 Try and post more often, it will really help keep your numbers growing.

Wow mad respect man, I thought I was insane for buying a 41' 1972 Concorde motor yacht and fixing it up, but you went in even deeper. Your skills are insane, I one day hope to get up to half the adventures you have! Cheers from Canada

Im so happy for you! Bella Rose looks fantastic. I hope you are proud of what you have accomplished. Because although you make it look easy.. It is the exact opposite haha. Many years from now you will look back on these videos and smile ear to ear. I am 41 and wish that I had filmed my big projects from my 20's. Keep up the great work. A little advice. Try to keep up with 2 videos a month and before you know it you will be getting that Play button!

Great video Gus, amazing how much stuff you get done in so little time. Looking forward to part two, should be amazing!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Gus, another great video. Wow, you did a LOT of rehab on Bella Rose. Those are incredibly long prop shafts! Great work getting 55-year old cutlass bearings and other running gear out and reinstalled. Really fun to share your adventure, setbacks, progress and hard work.

Can't wait to see the upcoming videos.

What a beautiful boat.

Nice to have you back in the youtube saddle!!

Hi, Gus. It was hard for me to click on this video. I often watched through my fingers. Yes, in too deep. Somewhat mirrors my adventures in the late 80s. My favorite parts are when friends were willingly pulled in, that's a big part of the story; that's how it works. Yes, your schedule was way too optimistic, but that's what we do. I was groaning with the cutlass bearings and laser alignment. We do not appreciate how much a hull's shape changes on the hard. We cannot know that alignment, but we can get close. On top of it all, we get it done. I remember just passing out of Georgia into Florida, through Kings Bay and a big helicopter flying over, then coming about and thoroughly buzzing us. My girlfriend and I went out on the aft deck and waved. Then we made deep bows. Yeah, we did that. It just took a lot longer and cost a lot more money....

Awesome video. Subscribed. Thanks for the update. Keep it up we all want to see how things are going

Wonderful Work. Thanks for Sharing.

Love when you post!

great vids bud. Nice to see a kid with some gonads and fortitude to actually work and strive toward betterment. Give er!

Hi Gus. I just wrapped up this episode. I hope you have made it back to Miami by now. Great videos. If you're interested, I might be able to hook you up with a good friend of mine that lives on his vintage 53' Hat and runs a boat management company. He's always looking for capable, honest, and hardworking people to help him out from time to time. He has quite a few regular clients and you never know what's going to break next on a boat. Let me know if that's something that might help you out while you're down South. BTW, I just retired after 30 years running other people's boats in Florida and The Bahamas.

you young man are amazing good luck to you

How awesome you had a travel buddy/boat for the trip back, Can't wait for that video

Nice work 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽

Boat = Bring On Another Thousand.