A free boat.

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  • čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
  • And one day they sail away, this story is a bit like life itself: 'starting new things and saying goodbye'. A short story about a boat for free. My son got the boat and restored it (a bit). Duration is as long as the Blue Danube. Music from Musopen.
    See also our channel with an almost free boat: • Texel Vlieland, dry ou...

Komentáře • 657

  • @dadamic
    @dadamic Před 4 lety +311

    3:55 that look on his face and smile when the engine runs. Priceless.

    • @Skoda130
      @Skoda130 Před 2 lety +1

      And after that beïng a captain for the first time. :-)

  • @CptAJbanned
    @CptAJbanned Před 4 lety +289

    Anyone who's ever owned a boat knows there's no such thing as a "free" boat XD
    Good job on the restoration. These projects are HARD

    • @herm1301
      @herm1301 Před 4 lety +6

      CptAJbanned haha, especially sail and wooden boats

    • @mitjed
      @mitjed Před 4 lety +7

      Better to restore stuff than playing time waster video games

    • @thelast344
      @thelast344 Před 4 lety +10

      @@mitjed What about a boat restoring video game.

    • @mitjed
      @mitjed Před 4 lety +3

      @@thelast344 Except that one, like the video game e-sail, i don't think kids will like it. Most video games that kids like are time wasters.

    • @dafiltafish
      @dafiltafish Před 4 lety

      @@thelast344 Car mechanic sim seems to have a small but dedicated following, anything is possible.

  • @dunruden9720
    @dunruden9720 Před 4 lety +127

    I'm at the other end, looking back on a lifetime of sailing and living on boats. I wish you well in this big adventure to come.

  • @davidmusick1673
    @davidmusick1673 Před 4 lety +48

    Of course there is cost in restoration and in that sense nothing is really free, however; there is calm and a sense of accomplishment in doing it yourself. That makes it free.

  • @e.j.s.1357
    @e.j.s.1357 Před 4 lety +661

    Here is a young man that will not waste his life sitting in a tavern, or using drugs. He now has a hobby for life, how wonderful!

    • @drfeelgood8702
      @drfeelgood8702 Před 4 lety +86

      He can drink beer on his own boat 😉

    • @jancloddlafront9185
      @jancloddlafront9185 Před 4 lety +14

      1:12 or use a better sander than this cheap 3/32 ramdom sander, for rough sandng he needs a 3/16 orbital sander... uhu you guy don't know what I am talking about right?

    • @TheCsel
      @TheCsel Před 4 lety +52

      You don’t know him! He could be using the boat to smuggle drugs and use the money in Vegas!

    • @KarynLTapleyMDMBA
      @KarynLTapleyMDMBA Před 4 lety +13

      Or perhaps even a lucrative career. Good Boat mechanics and craftsman are worth their weight in gold, as most of us know.

    • @strangelee4400
      @strangelee4400 Před 4 lety +51

      Drugs would be cheaper than boating.

  • @libreriapapiros4771
    @libreriapapiros4771 Před 4 lety +2

    That sailboat deserves an opportunity to sail again and continue living.
    From Argentina, my congratulations and enjoy it very much!

  • @jamzempire
    @jamzempire Před 4 lety +13

    I once heard that nothing is more expensive than a free boat.
    Good luck!

  • @michaelashcraft8569
    @michaelashcraft8569 Před 4 lety +12

    He had my admiration, Hell, I wouldn't even thought of reviving her!!

  • @kiwi-kt2bo
    @kiwi-kt2bo Před 4 lety +12

    The smile on his face says it all. what a great dad

  • @peterfrazer1943
    @peterfrazer1943 Před 4 lety +1

    There is no better hobby than Boating and to bring that Boat back to life is brilliant. Good luck and many happy years on the water.

  • @CarGuy-ru3so
    @CarGuy-ru3so Před 4 lety +19

    I feel what this kid went through, I had this "deal" with this salvage pony car and fast forward 2 years later, it's a beautiful piece of work, props to this guy for having a vision and sticking to it, its every hard, you have alot of doubts and theres alot of times where you want to give up

  • @AfricanFlightStar
    @AfricanFlightStar Před 4 lety +32

    Great story, nice to see another boat being saved from demolition, congratulations to you both for getting it all done, wishing your son many happy days sailing in his good looking boat 👍🏼😊🙏🏻

  • @matthewmontgomerysr.9735
    @matthewmontgomerysr.9735 Před 2 lety +1

    I give you, all the respect. I brought back to life a 1974 Irwin 25ft masthead sloop. Took me 2 yrs. And never seen the water. ☹ After I completed her. A hurricane here in Florida. Took her out. Hope your boat has. Seen the water. Safe Sailing, Fair winds and fair seas.

  • @AndyUK-Corrival
    @AndyUK-Corrival Před 4 lety +8

    Nice job there bringing an old girl back to life. Andy UK

  • @tonyloechte9994
    @tonyloechte9994 Před 4 lety +4

    The look on his face when he got the engine going
    PRICELESS.
    Well done big fella.

  • @davehyde6207
    @davehyde6207 Před 4 lety +1

    Refreshing to see a young lad get stuck in and make life happen for himself, new lease of life for the boat and a new look at life for the lad...best of luck young man always keep the wind at your back.

  • @daveevans8256
    @daveevans8256 Před 4 lety +4

    Well done, saved a nice little boat from the scrap yard and it will give you many happy hours sailing. Good luck 👍🇬🇧

  • @insipidoii893
    @insipidoii893 Před 4 lety +35

    with calm and good skills you obtained a great result!! well done!!

  • @jerrygillespie6121
    @jerrygillespie6121 Před 4 lety +11

    You definitely have a life's project with this boat.

  • @archer721
    @archer721 Před 2 lety +1

    Every time I see a "free boat" video or a "saved and restored" I feel so blessed by the free boat I got! What a project that you have taken on! Good luck, it looks amazing so far!

  • @cousinjack2841
    @cousinjack2841 Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful. One of my favourite things in life is to see old and neglected boats brought back to life and floated on new dreams. Well done!

  • @nemonemo3129
    @nemonemo3129 Před 5 lety +6

    Thank you. I very much enjoyed your film. Very uplifting indeed, the music was especially written for this short film. Well done your son!

  • @joshchavers7391
    @joshchavers7391 Před 4 lety +2

    I love it that the dad and son did this together way to go guys. My son is 2 and a half now and I dream of doing stuff like this with him eventually. 😊❤

  • @gobuddygo1
    @gobuddygo1 Před 4 lety +7

    Great job and well done. All your hard work has paid off. Brilliant story!

  • @geoffburrill9850
    @geoffburrill9850 Před 4 lety +9

    Nice job. Always good to see something brought back to life. You learn so much from the experience.

  • @marcoanguilla3110
    @marcoanguilla3110 Před 4 lety +2

    What a nice enterprise to give life to an abandoned boat. Congratulations and huppy sailing.

  • @j.hamilton1470
    @j.hamilton1470 Před 4 lety

    There is nothing more incredible that "puttering around' in boats for which there is always the sunet... and the music takes the story over the top.

  • @christopherstevenson4780

    Absolutely Brilliant. Hat`s off to the lad taking on a project like that. You can see the enthusiasm in his smile whilst working on it. Good parent`s too for not denying their son this adventure. Be proud of him. He is a worker. The boat is proof of this. He will only get better with experience.

  • @darioinfini
    @darioinfini Před 4 lety +1

    Skills, discipline, and confidence that young lad will enjoy for a lifetime. WELL DONE!

  • @690Lighthouse
    @690Lighthouse Před 4 lety +15

    Well don that lad, great work and I wish him great sailing

  • @felixcat9318
    @felixcat9318 Před 4 lety +2

    What a truly wonderful acquisition for a youngster to learn on and work on.
    I find it to be a lovely attractive little sailboat that with some love, work and commitment will give her owner terrific experiences and knowledge.

  • @HaddaClu
    @HaddaClu Před 4 lety +100

    Dont know why this was in my recommendations, and I'll admit that I fully expected it to sink like a rock the minute it touched the water.

    • @wes9451
      @wes9451 Před 4 lety +3

      I was half expecting the pipe to the mast to have a leak and to sink the boat... its kind of a very stupid and common issue.

  • @piresantoniopires
    @piresantoniopires Před 4 lety +3

    You see the reality... I see a dream!....fantastic ...congratulations for the music too!

  • @daleskidmore1685
    @daleskidmore1685 Před 4 lety

    Fantastic story. Not everyone can see the diamond in the rough, but of you can you are a winner. Hope to see more adventures, keep on keeping on.

  • @wilson5780
    @wilson5780 Před 4 lety +10

    Muito bom, excelente. Parabéns pela coragem e determinação de reformar o veleiro.

  • @musaelsaidi
    @musaelsaidi Před 2 lety

    Absolutely brilliant. Life is a waltz and you didn't miss a step.
    You, young man are a champ and I wish you all the happiness and good fortune in everything you undertake.
    Congratulations. You are a success story.

  • @larspardo4309
    @larspardo4309 Před 4 lety +7

    Gefeliciteerd!! wonderful to see a dream become a reality - well done!!

  • @TheRealKalEll
    @TheRealKalEll Před 4 lety

    Excellent work, well done !! Thanx4sharing

  • @lutzweb
    @lutzweb Před 4 lety

    God bless you! Saving a boat is always a great project!

  • @owenrichards1418
    @owenrichards1418 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice to see someone his age applying himself and learning how to get stuff done.

  • @SloMo2723
    @SloMo2723 Před 4 lety +1

    That was fun to watch ! I did the same thing with a Catalina 22 several years ago 1 My friends said i was crazy for trying but when I got finish with her, she looked amazing ! Great job young man ! All the best from California

  • @michealcurrie8272
    @michealcurrie8272 Před 4 lety

    Great father, son project. They obviously work well together to achieve great things.

  • @brotherbrovet1881
    @brotherbrovet1881 Před 4 lety +7

    "Anything free is worth saving up for."
    Old adage from the shores of Lake Superior...that doesn't suffer weak boats, or weak sailing.

  • @MrNeonz-fk2ky
    @MrNeonz-fk2ky Před 4 lety

    Wonderful restoration! Once more this boat has a life.

  • @paste
    @paste Před 5 lety +1

    There is nothingelse than sailing. Thumbs up!

  • @danilchev
    @danilchev Před 4 lety

    Youn and your son are amazing! Good luck!

  • @johnobiro5202
    @johnobiro5202 Před 4 lety

    I would be proud to call that boy son. Good luck.

  • @standintheback9085
    @standintheback9085 Před 4 lety +7

    this is a great video...kinda made my day and just what I needed. congratulations and she sailing

  • @JCArtuso
    @JCArtuso Před 4 lety

    Congratulations. It's a pleasure to watch videos like this!

  • @ferenovacaouniao3014
    @ferenovacaouniao3014 Před 4 lety +1

    Congratulations From here Brazil São Paulo. Hugs God bless you.

  • @francoisfave2127
    @francoisfave2127 Před 4 lety

    What a nice story and a mountain of work .Congrats

  • @zackhartmann
    @zackhartmann Před 4 lety +13

    my buddy saved an old hobie that was listing at the marina for years. sail it pretty much every day now

  • @briandickinson825
    @briandickinson825 Před 4 lety +2

    Great job. This lad will go far 🤗

  • @alphasportstv
    @alphasportstv Před 4 lety +4

    Great rescue! Congrats and best wishes for many years of favorable winds :)

  • @Lialye
    @Lialye Před 4 lety +20

    This was relaxing to watch

    • @drewbase
      @drewbase Před 4 lety +1

      The music was an excellent choice...

  • @Joelo26
    @Joelo26 Před 4 lety

    Great life lesson. I wish you well and enjoy your sailboat.

  • @Pete-eb4ec
    @Pete-eb4ec Před 4 lety

    A fine job! Well done lad! Have a great time on her!

  • @rebeldad1344
    @rebeldad1344 Před 3 lety

    The smile on his face when that engine fired up..... priceless!!!

  • @antonioaugustovaladares4356

    Only love build's.
    This is a love story.

  • @jackamell7659
    @jackamell7659 Před 4 lety +1

    Now... for some sails. Congrats!!

  • @franzegger8843
    @franzegger8843 Před 4 lety

    Simply great. Well done.👍

  • @rickharris5485
    @rickharris5485 Před 4 lety +15

    Nice video. The music really fit. Hope he's enjoying his "free" boat.

    • @Jerbod2
      @Jerbod2 Před 4 lety

      Music didn't fit at all. Its good music though.

    • @wallykloubek4079
      @wallykloubek4079 Před 2 lety

      @@Jerbod2 ...the music fit if you’re European...if you’re American, it’s Justin Beaber....cheers🍷🇨🇦

  • @jimmyboy163
    @jimmyboy163 Před 4 lety

    Amazing that engine started......great video. Happy sailing!

  • @servicarrider
    @servicarrider Před 4 lety

    Bravo. You've got a good kid dad. He has a good life ahead of him.

  • @nogaffin
    @nogaffin Před 4 lety +2

    Wow. This young man is going places!

  • @glenn6153
    @glenn6153 Před 4 lety +3

    Enjoyed ever minute of it,wish it was longer,hope you make more videos and great music choice too!Great job and well done!

  • @petersaupe7455
    @petersaupe7455 Před 4 lety

    Wonderful.Happy sailing.

  • @facundotomasello6340
    @facundotomasello6340 Před 4 lety

    Incredible project, congratulations!!!👏👏👏

  • @thomasgatrell2519
    @thomasgatrell2519 Před 4 lety

    excellent , well done a tribute to a little hard work and insight in a throwaway society . a man after my own heart . great work im sure she will give you many years of sailing pleasure

  • @robertkirby5395
    @robertkirby5395 Před 3 lety +1

    I’ve always loved this piece of music

  • @chuckdavidson5483
    @chuckdavidson5483 Před 3 lety

    The Blue Danube while she empties her bilge. Classy.

  • @jerryhelm5118
    @jerryhelm5118 Před 3 lety +1

    I got a free boat from my employer..22 foot sport boat..some guy gave him 300 bucks to tow it to the scrap yard..all it needed was batterys and a cleaning..seats..pretty much it..plus maintenance on the engine..runs great..so yeah free boats are out there..🤙

  • @Reaper-cs7qt
    @Reaper-cs7qt Před 4 lety

    What an adventure, job well done Lad !!! new prospects and new horizons to discover , please keep posting as you go along . =) Wishing you many happy hours on the water ..=)

  • @bloodnbone9428
    @bloodnbone9428 Před 4 lety +3

    You are such an awesome dad man:)

  • @BadYossa
    @BadYossa Před 4 lety

    Awesomeness. I've restorated and lived aboard 3 yachts and the worst narrow boat on the Thames, and appreciate what it takes getting boats up to scratch. Good work fella!. Sea or river, I love it.
    Great vid and incredibly inspiring stuff. Looking forward to seeing how it goes!
    Skipper Rov, a Thames-based Pirate

  • @konaa6181
    @konaa6181 Před 4 lety +4

    This is such a great story

  • @bertski60
    @bertski60 Před 4 lety

    she shines up pretty good.
    much enjoyed. thnx and good luck.

  • @expatron
    @expatron Před 4 lety

    Awesome young man with a passion.

  • @brianwebster3167
    @brianwebster3167 Před 4 lety

    Good looking little boat there!

  • @Steve211Ucdhihifvshi
    @Steve211Ucdhihifvshi Před 4 lety +59

    Pressure wash everything then spray all the insides with oil of clove mix with water leave it sit then pressure wash everything again. Make sure none of that nasty mould comes back.

    • @Syed1792000
      @Syed1792000 Před 4 lety

      It's vinegar that kills mold.

    • @nahnope8581
      @nahnope8581 Před 4 lety +1

      @Billy West I'd think twice about throwing just any mold killing agent at decades old fiberglass and gelcoat?

  • @cyberp0et
    @cyberp0et Před 3 lety

    Neat! A sailboat! FOR FREE! :)
    Working on it must have been a pleasure as well, seing her come back to life.

  • @AlbertoFloress
    @AlbertoFloress Před 4 lety +1

    congrats on the project! painting the bottom before getting her in the water helps a lot!

  • @danielpothier9990
    @danielpothier9990 Před 4 lety +3

    I love it when a boat is saved.

  • @godsangryhands4499
    @godsangryhands4499 Před 2 lety

    Congratulations and Best of Luck! A Great Learning experience!

  • @leeconnett7532
    @leeconnett7532 Před 3 lety

    I’m impressed! Great work and great way to learn.

  • @cliffandrews
    @cliffandrews Před 4 lety

    What a wonderful story.

  • @slliks67
    @slliks67 Před 4 lety

    Great inspirational words in the beginning...

  • @ussweeneyd
    @ussweeneyd Před 3 lety

    Wonderful story. Well done, a great result to be proud of!

  • @robm7543
    @robm7543 Před 4 lety

    That was good! I hope you're enjoying your fine looking (at the end) boat!!

  • @puldeaux
    @puldeaux Před 4 lety +3

    This made me smile...

  • @jungsomewhat
    @jungsomewhat Před 4 lety

    A save voyage indeed... Nice Video thanks..

  • @supershane1960
    @supershane1960 Před 4 lety

    I'm jealous. Caught the bug and been watching sailing channels for about 18 months now. Not in a position to do to much about it yet but learning more and more by the day thank s to various channels like yours. Living vicariously through you guys, I suspect. Anyway, I'm at the other end of the scale in regards to age so well done mate so well done. Looking forward to following along and watching the fun and adventures you'll no doubt be having. Cheers for now mate... ;-}

  • @titojeem5598
    @titojeem5598 Před 4 lety +4

    I love the music it brings back memories of bugs Bunny's adventures 😂😂😂

  • @brife674
    @brife674 Před 4 lety

    Hats off to you and your son 👌🏻😮

  • @vincentmiceli2554
    @vincentmiceli2554 Před měsícem

    If he gets that engine running he should hire out as an expert mechanic. A miracle worker even

  • @megamediker
    @megamediker Před 4 lety +5

    this is the most amazing vid for month!! Well it takes a bit of good will, a Dutchman a Makita and of we go. The choice of music is hilarious !!! one more subscriber

  • @pietuspyrka3135
    @pietuspyrka3135 Před 4 lety +1

    👍 boat and great music strauss its me favorite to job

  • @truthseeker471
    @truthseeker471 Před 3 lety +1

    Weldone...Human endeavour knows no boundaries...

  • @maxi95lifeissailing32
    @maxi95lifeissailing32 Před 4 lety

    Thaks for the video, you are a Maestro enjoy that gorgiouse sailboat

  • @s0058131
    @s0058131 Před 4 lety

    What a great opportunity! Awesome