We Drove Across The Country In An Unusual Way Towing A Remarkable Story!

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It's been a year since we surprised the owners with their boat they lost in the waters 30 years prior and now it's finally time to take it back to it's rightful home! Check out the epic adventure we take across the country!
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@FabRats 6 месяцев назад

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@justintaketa946 6 месяцев назад

On the old poor lincoln's truck is not Designed for slamming it as a Motor in it. It Automatic close itself.😂😂😊

@kevinnewcome9292 6 месяцев назад

This has been “Story time with Kevin!”

@rodney1818 6 месяцев назад

29:22 Michelle I put my car in neutral and bounce it off the rev limiter

@theuglytruth8162 6 месяцев назад

That boat ain't nothing but Bad Luck, should have left it alone.

@chadvanmeter8052 6 месяцев назад

u want a good breakfast. if ur ever in West Virginia stop at a Tutors biscuit world.

@jaredyoder967 6 месяцев назад

The look on Chad‘s face at points during the drive says, “these are the ‘kids’ my parents warned me about.“

@taylormade710 6 месяцев назад

lol, church time with the pastor

@jby6277 6 месяцев назад

🤣🤣🤣

@nickdoesbiking7058 6 месяцев назад

Hahaha he's totally always got that look

@annagarner1280 6 месяцев назад

😂😂😂😂

@Tom-bo2wj 6 месяцев назад

Chad is just the quiet one of the group. They are normally the ones you have to keep an eye on 😂😂😂😂

@mthorne074 6 месяцев назад

"If we're gonna blow the rods out of it let's do it close to home" - sage advice from Chad lol

@justinfinch7940 6 месяцев назад

That was the best lines of the whole show, lol

@annagarner1280 6 месяцев назад

❤

@KALGSO 6 месяцев назад

The American Indians deserve all that places like Greenwich Connecticut have to offer!! They helped save the very country that stole everything from them!!! They are our light in times of darkness!! Natives from all the nations in the U.S.A. need our praise,love , and respect!!! ✌💖&💡

@EL-Dude-A-Rino-0.69 6 месяцев назад

What an awesome trio! Paul, Merlin and Chad!

@dgmills5351 6 месяцев назад

I was so glad we got to see the original boat owners receive their boat back after 30+ years! 👏👍🤗😇🙏🏻

@SadPuppySoup 6 месяцев назад

Still hard to believe 30 yrs underwater and it is still solid and you guys got it to run. This is a story to be passed down for ages. Thanks for sharing this heart warming story.

@larrybe2900 6 месяцев назад

Yes, this saga has been interesting to say the least. For me, the fact that motor is running after being under water for 30 years is the highlight. Don't know it was due to Merlin's experitse, quality of product, or plain luck but that is quite an accomplishment.

@ShineRunnersGarage 6 месяцев назад

The emotions of the the wife resonated a lot. I hope they keep the boat and build new family memories with it

@dandydan2037 6 месяцев назад

That was an extremely nice thing to do for those folks. Y'all, Chad and Merlin rock! What an adventure.

@donwilliams3626 6 месяцев назад

This adventure has been such an inspiration. No one could write a script for a story like this.

@B4UClose 6 месяцев назад

How cool is that! Finally, 30 years later the owners have their boat back thanks to the efforts of ALL y'all.

@Travis-lr9cy 6 месяцев назад

My wife's uncle was a navajo code talker. Grew up near Keems Canyon, Az while his parents were missionaries.

@arthurredcloud4027 6 месяцев назад

Thank you friends.. my grandfather was a code talker,, thank you for your respect and honor love this channel

@jonboi2527 6 месяцев назад

I absolutely love this channel. Paul and his crew are angels. I seen merlins version of this trip but i was definitely waiting for fab rats version. To the whole fab rats crew, chad fabs and merlin. Thank you for keeping us hard working folks grounded from the hectic lives we live with some awesome informative and delightful entertainment. Been watching for over 2 yrs now and i can honestly say this is my fav youtube channel!

@steveleverett2644 6 месяцев назад

I met them and they are wonderful down to earth people.

@ShineRunnersGarage 6 месяцев назад

I started watching with the Golden Nugget and I agree they've quickly become my favorite as well.

@LibertyPPG- 6 месяцев назад

I'm subscribed to about 400 channels, but Fab Rats and Matt's Offroad Recovery are usually my first stops on YT.

@samwalker3441 6 месяцев назад

Yep. Certainly in the top 5 of my favorites.

@letzrockitrite8469 6 месяцев назад

What a blessing for the gal who "historically only bad things happen" was brought to tears.... I'm sure I'm not the only one who joined her ..... Fabs and friends can change the world !

@rustynail2205 6 месяцев назад

What a journey. From rescuing the boat, to the cop who pulled you over on the road trip, returning the boat to the original owners. What a series. Thanks for bringing us the adventure.

@RaudiAudiT 6 месяцев назад

Merlin going mad scientist with the fans in the back side mid flight is totally him.

@bigchevy350boy 6 месяцев назад

Hahaha Merlin got the fan to work!! That was awesome! I bet this was a blast! I've never even left the state of Maine. This truly looks like so much fun! I can just imagine the stories these guys have to tell on a trip like this! 🤘

@marxxs7626 6 месяцев назад

Man you're missing out road tripping is pretty cool you don't have to do it like H.S.T. but that's fun too

@birdlady2725 6 месяцев назад

I left Maine over 2 years ago. Been on the road ever since. So much to see and experience! Only good if this is what you enjoy though. Maine is a beautiful state and great for the outdoorsy peeps! I also love watching Jacob Knowles the fisherman 😀 Whatever you do, Enjoy the Moments in life!

@v206896 6 месяцев назад

I drove from Florida to California and back with the fam a couple of years ago it was great just do it I had wanted to do it for years.

@Chris_at_Home 6 месяцев назад

We used to fly to different parts of the country and rent a car and spend a few weeks traveling to adjacent states. I lived in Maine 50 years ago. 10 years ago I bought a truck in Idaho, drove to New England and visited family then bought a camp trailer in NH. We towed it back to our home in Alaska.

@richardthomas1743 6 месяцев назад

HEY! Goooooood morning everybody and thumbs UP to Fab Rats 👍

@JanelleVocate-Ames 6 месяцев назад

HEY!!!!!!! Gooooooood morning to YOU!!!!!! FIRST for RICHARD!!!! YAY!!!!

@richardthomas1743 6 месяцев назад

@@JanelleVocate-Ames Good morning Janelle , I won't make Matt's until later today. I have an appointment that I need to go to. Have an awesome day!

@JanelleVocate-Ames 6 месяцев назад

miss ya already sweetie!@@richardthomas1743

@bripslag 6 месяцев назад

The Navajo Code Talkers did use code words, but then translated those words into their native language. For example, tanks were called turtles and submarines were called iron fish. Between the code words and the unwritten language (that even other Native Americans couldn't understand), the Japanese didn't stand a chance of deciphering it. Even other Navajos couldn't break the code because they didn't know what each word was a code for.

@stevencherrett-eb6zh 6 месяцев назад

Your level of Good Karma is so high there's not enough good people in the world like you guys Everyone likes to meet celebrities I want to meet you guys

@JeepLJ3 6 месяцев назад

Merlin making the fan into a generator due to shear boredom had me cracking up, this is something I would be doing.

@larryashlock1826 6 месяцев назад

The cool thing is that you guys do stuff like this all the time and by sharing it with us you can do it on a bigger scale so enjoy your channel

@beb38138 6 месяцев назад

@0:50 he called it a crown vic again, but thanks to the super ninja editor, nobody can complain this time 😝

@chirodocheilman 6 месяцев назад

"Look at that house, it's really old, you can tell by the way it is" - KILLING ME!

@jamiegodwin9881 6 месяцев назад

Y'all are so awesome!! Merlin, Chad, and Paul riding across the country must have been a once in a lifetime trip. The amount of automotive knowledge sitting in that Lincoln is immeasurable. I'm sure if that Lincoln had broke down, that crew would have got it back running in no time. And tell Chad to keep it down, he probably talked your ears off on that trip!! That's why Paul couldn't get any sleep, Dang Chad!!!

@scriptsrl 6 месяцев назад

This channel inspired me to buy a classic vw bus and start wrenching. 6 months ago I knew nothing about cars, but I’ve been loving teaching myself and learning as I go

@FabRats 6 месяцев назад

Love this! Keep it up!

@jmaxim80 6 месяцев назад

Good luck brother it will be one of the most satisfying things in your life when you get the job done.

@joshgreen2164 6 месяцев назад

Hell yeah! Good luck on it.

@bartarkis 6 месяцев назад

I recommend "How to keep your vw alive, manual for the compleat idiot" . It is for early aircooled, but a good introduction to mechanical basics and thinking. My dad's friend made me buy it 40 years ago. The process changed my course in life. I was unsure of my ability to do new things, and he yelled at me "Can you read". Yessir. "Then get a book and read about it. I'll help."

@scriptsrl 6 месяцев назад

@@bartarkis Amazing! My dad actually gave me his copy from decades ago as a hand-me-down and it’s been super valuable. Also the bentley manual (often referred to as the vw bible on forums) has been an invaluable resource

@kenholmes 6 месяцев назад

The “Sinkin Lincoln” towing “The Yellow Submarine” is very fitting! 😁

@criscomp9387 6 месяцев назад

The eye roll on Paul with the Georgia facts was priceless

@RG-ce5hj 6 месяцев назад

Great video! So glad you included Hunter's squeal when he was in the bow of the boat! That always gives me the laugh😂

@dcampbell4079 6 месяцев назад

I’ve never seen someone look so good and cool, driving a boat, and matching perfect boat with the perfect driver. But I witnessed it in the episode where the owner was out on the water with you guys driving his long lost boat.

@robertpotrykus8739 6 месяцев назад

About the boat, It was a miracle, that you were able to rescue the boat on dry land, and the lake refilled after you got the boat out.

@mjc8248 6 месяцев назад

Boats are usually pretty easy to tow. They're shaped to cut through water, so they cut through the wind really well.

@johnnyadams1755 6 месяцев назад

Fabrats is great. You guys did an awesome thing for this family. I know it started as just a clean-up of Lake Powell, but it turned into a great story.

@annagarner1280 6 месяцев назад

Yes it did...very proud of this group of fine folks...

@Patrick.Weightman 6 месяцев назад

These three are so good together. Reminds me of three brothers that progressively get more mischievous.

@chas2can124 6 месяцев назад

Everyone loves a good old Road Trip!!!

@markwalters8884 6 месяцев назад

Can't believe that it's been an entire year since this adventure started!!! It's awesome to see it finally come full circle!!

@spin4224 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely everything about this episode, and actually the whole series from recovery, is just great. Laughs. Surprises. That awesome cabin. And of course the completion of the intended purpose of the restoration. Special stuff. Will be re-running this one for sure. Thanks for sharing folks!

@marcfiore4319 6 месяцев назад

She’s a beaut, Clark!!!

@chrismccue6493 3 месяца назад

It is so cool that you got the boat out of the lake for it running and taking it back to the owners. So awesome 👍

@redgarcia1427 6 месяцев назад

What a fabulous ending chapter! Thanks for taking us along!! 🐢✌

@janvandenbosch3821 6 месяцев назад

I rented a lincoln town car once and to date it was the only car that had a trunk that could hold 4 golfbags and 4 suitcases and drove it more than a 1000 miles with 4 adults sitting comfortably during our trip. Great video guys !

@JasonGunn418 6 месяцев назад

I cried again. That was an awesome gesture.

@timford3599 5 месяцев назад

The only thing more incredible than this awesome story is the Fab Rats family! You guys are what the heart of America is all about. This entire story is one of the coolest things that I have ever seen on a RU-vid channel! God Bless you all for the amazing story that the "Yellow Submarine" turned out to be. I wish you all continued success in all of your endeavors.

@jodywells7519 6 месяцев назад

You should have done a giveaway for getting to go on this trip with you 3 ! Would've been epic !

@bobzelijah 6 месяцев назад

Cool episode. The generosity of time and energy you all put into partially restoring the boat and returning it to its original owners is mind blowing. God bless you’s your families and RU-vid channels represented.

@ChowderChowder-fe1rc 6 месяцев назад

@30:17 lmao when all they guys crack up and respond "nooo" to Michelle

@timothybailey7118 6 месяцев назад

Paul, Chad and Merlin’s most excellent adventure

@kimetherington2252 6 месяцев назад

I absolutely loved this video. You all are a hoot! It was very entertaining and great editing, I couldn't ask for better than this, a road trip for good causes, and seeing Merlin and Chad along for the trip made it extra special! Thank you, Paul and Michelle. You guys never disappoint! Til next time, see you then. 😊

@seanhine6929 6 месяцев назад

A 30hr trip with Merlin looks like lots of fun

@pkzanc 6 месяцев назад

You are an amazing band of brothers (and sister)! I love watching you together. Thanks for taking us along with you.

@rudiekeyser2495 6 месяцев назад

Paul you're so spoiled with the very best companions on the road. Have a good one. Cheers Capetown 🇿🇦👌🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

@michellescott619 6 месяцев назад

Watching the boys' road trip out there was the best!

@dougdean3134 6 месяцев назад

What a story! It’s been quite a journey watching the yellow submarine come back to life.

@jeffpoteau4357 6 месяцев назад

I LOL at "Look at that house. Its really old. You can tell by the way it is".

@stuartfoster3067 6 месяцев назад

And again we hear, "what could go wrong? Nuth'n, it'll work out" Good moto to have!

@epictales1307 6 месяцев назад

You guys are awesome folks for doing something, anything, like this for a stranger! We need more people in the world like you guys!! I wish I could be part of your journey, but I'm here in spirit at the very least as I watch every video when they drop at roughly 9 am EST.

@stevenreeve4491 6 месяцев назад

I am glad you recorded this journey for all of us to see. I have to admit there were parts that were a little emotional. You all did a good thing by giving the boat to the owners in running condition.

@gregorybarth930 6 месяцев назад

Now they have to give the insurance money back lol they didn't really look all that happy

@timford3599 5 месяцев назад

@@gregorybarth930 Yeah, I noticed that as well. It felt like they didn't want to seem ungrateful but, at the same time it seemed like getting their boat back was some sort of burden to them. I hope that I'm wrong but, there seemed to be a strong vibe of "What the H3LL are we going to do with this thing now?!?" Still the work and effort that the Fab Rats family put into resurrecting this rare Biesemeyer Riviera Day Cruiser and then giving it back to the original owners with NO STRINGS ATTATCHED is one of the most selfless acts that I've seen in many years.

@TxRiderDave 6 месяцев назад

Those Panthers are tough! Truly the grace of God is with you as you stayed out of jail with no registration, no proof of ownership for anything, several states away. This was the best thing to do with Yellow Submarine. FabRats, Chad’s Fab and Merlin are internet legends.

@billstaats1817 6 месяцев назад

One MUST honk when going through a tunnel. TRADITIONAL

@bigalhudson 6 месяцев назад

You guys are so generous it’s heart warming. Put your seatbelt on.

@krazedkamper 6 месяцев назад

I'm so proud to "know" you guys. You're so damn fun, make me laugh and do some amazing things for people and to vehicles! Thanks so much for taking us along!

@TDPEquinox 6 месяцев назад

Watching Paul try to sleep in the back was actually kind of adorable haha

@jdbrown3695 6 месяцев назад

What a great trip and what an excellent story of the Yellow Submarine. You all did a great gift to the original owners of the boat. Well done!

@masterbates7016 6 месяцев назад

Merlin is the best. He brings so much good energy to the videos. Can't get enough of him

@CynSan 6 месяцев назад

3 plus years watching y'all now and lovin' each and every episode....this is my FAV !!! Great thing you did for those folks and such a great trip with Merlin & Chad & you two!! Thoroughly enjoyed this one!!

@johnbradfield8167 6 месяцев назад

I am really glad you Merlin,and Chad, and of course Michael are the way you are. Great vid of returning the quagmire boat.Thanks for sharing with us.

@jestersv6694 4 месяца назад

"It goes fast enough to get pulled over" lol TWICE!!!!

@sweettee3647 6 месяцев назад

You guys could make a movie about the whole situation. Would be a good movie.

@joesephhitteman591 6 месяцев назад

These 3 guys and their friendships couldn't get better I watch each and everyone videos !

@holiday1 6 месяцев назад

Nothing better than a good road trip

@Harbor269 6 месяцев назад

I applaud Michelle for the Trail of Tears history lesson. I am astonished all the guys didn’t know what it was. It’s fairly common knowledge in the U.S.

@jgdcontent 6 месяцев назад

Laughing the whole time, great video from a great trio. The personalities mesh!

@gihonda127 6 месяцев назад

17:07, the most replayed clip on this video, that is an awesome examply of ingenuity and creativity right there!

@juliehiestand8180 6 месяцев назад

Merlin is going to make it into a "Hot.. .Rod ...... Lincoln "! My goodness. Fun trip. You guys are the best

@McSpunky66 6 месяцев назад

This whole journey with yellow submarine has been awesome thanks for all you did for this family. Got to say I'm a bit jealous you got to meet a feller. I'll be dipped!🥂

@detroitdiy 6 месяцев назад

Great video guy's and Gals. Things go full circle, there are so many good things coming your way.

@whittlerdave1440 6 месяцев назад

I tell you why I watch this channel because it's a family channel you show the good and everything you people are totally awesome And I'll never stop watching your channel I look forward anything and everything that you do BP blast from Love from Tennessee

@Eric-gi9kg 6 месяцев назад

The Lincoln and the jet boat are era perfect. Year.. and style.. perfect match-up

@jamesmclaughlin8261 6 месяцев назад

I used to drive a 75 KW with straight pipes, the jake sounded great in the tunnels!

@brandonboyce2995 6 месяцев назад

You guys deserve all the good times that have been coming your way. Crazy!

@puddy7791 6 месяцев назад

Haha! 34:35, Michelle says I'm gonna tell you some fun facts about Georgia. Paul rolls his eyes and looks out the window. What a fun trip to take us all along with though. Great crew.

@stevevanpatten1372 6 месяцев назад

I enjoy Listening to Michelle when She's singing 😊

@coltin4803 6 месяцев назад

I enjoyed this video so damn much congrats on the safe trip back home and doing something not a lot of people would've done you guys are all amazing people

@LimestoneCoastCustoms 6 месяцев назад

You know, as much as this was an absolute gift for your channel (even though you didn't know it at the time) the fact that you saw it through & made sure it was delivered to the rightful owners (no mater where they lived) was such an awesome thing. This speaks volumes about you guys & your family. I've loved seeing your channel & lives grow by what you do, do not ever change we love how you keep things real even showing the stuff ups, cause honestly we know that is part of life! Cheers again from Oz!! & yes, I'm looking forward to the return trip, I just hope you guys didn't push too hard just for the sake of videoing content. Be Safe!!

@crazyaz9468 6 месяцев назад

Three characters of men came out on this trip. With Michelle's wonderful antics, singing, and everything else, we learned that Chad is likely very patient. Merlin is likely very tolerant. And Paul is likely very used to it. LOL

@MattBrownbill 6 месяцев назад

It's funny when Michelle is talking about old houses, as I grew up in a house almost that old, which is fairly typical for old villages in the UK. 😅 Fun fact, I have driven one of the General Lee cars used for filming Dukes Of Hazzard. Was my favourite program as a kid.

@ericfaley9019 6 месяцев назад

Great job to everyone involved with the Yellow Submarine! Fantastic to see it back with the family. Can’t wait for the return trip with the vehicle your bringing back ( Merlin ) ALREADY gave a look /

@bigchevy350boy 6 месяцев назад

Such a cool old cabin! This trip looks like such a Blast! Surely makes me finally want to come out of Maine lol 😂

@vinny2195 6 месяцев назад

Olds 98's, Buick 225's, Chrysler Continental's, Ford Lincoln's and Cadillac Seville's were the family tow vehicle in the 60's and 70's.

@DonAshcraft 6 месяцев назад

There's always one quiet guy on a trip and this time it's Chad. But when he does say something, it's either profound or absolutely hilarious!!

@soundsidetoursnc 6 месяцев назад

Merlin is too damn cool lol

@hiluxcolt 6 месяцев назад

Over here in Europe it is common towing trailers with normal cars. This boat isn`t a huge thing. I towed bigger loads wih my former 90HP VW Golf Diesel... ;)

@markjeepingful 6 месяцев назад

Merlin having fun playing with the fans hahaha!!!!

@Supaslow5.3 6 месяцев назад

I like Paul’s eye roll right after she said here’s a few facts about Georgia 😂 much love from Washington!

@steveschmit8196 6 месяцев назад

Love the adventures you guys dream up!

@darrellgordy2439 6 месяцев назад

For future reference, on the old Ford electric windows, many times they simply arc a spot on the motor brushes. You can likely remedy this by holding the up/down switch while you slam the door with the car running. The vibration will many times jar the motor off the arced potion of the brushes. If it works, run the window up and down in the middle of it travel to clean the bad spot on armature. The issue is it always stops on the same spot all the way up or down

@bruceleealmighty 6 месяцев назад

I've never used this for a temporary fix because I'm anal like that, but you are absolutely right. Such a pain to remove everything and clean all the connections and bushings. Happens more often to the most exposed windows and used more often.

@85burban 6 месяцев назад

Merlin and Paul just riding dirty no selt belts 😂😂

@jefesmith1078 5 месяцев назад

Really cool to hear you guys talk about the Navajo code talkers. One of my sons' friends (and like a son to me) Grandfather was an Indian code talker. He passed a couple of years ago. Rightfully so his entire family took so much pride in his contribution. RIP Grandpa Yahze.

@facelessgamer1173 6 месяцев назад

I really enjoy the content you all do! Most people would not be so generous or humble! I have the honor of setting my own hours at work and the days when your videos release well I start late just so I can get a smile on my face before I go into work! Keep up the good work!

@annagarner1280 6 месяцев назад

Ha ,great to know I'm not the only one doing it...and chad keep up with the words of wisdom young man. .love it...Merlin and Paul keep them bantering story's coming...