Rob, I understand as I am writing this in tears. Your mission was not in vain. It will be 19 years on the 13th that I lost my dad. I, like you, had the privilege of taking care of him during the last 30 days of his journey on this earth. You have honored your father in a wonderful way. May the good Lord take care of you and your family during this difficult time. Time heals all pain and suffering...that I know for sure.
Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it. It was really hard but I was really lucky to have the time to do so, and I am not exaggerating; without Sarah's medical care he would have been dead within 3 days, and instead we got to spend 7 weeks with him. We looked at lot of photos, talked about a lot of things, and I shared the progress of this boat with him every night before bed. It was a lot. Time to go float, cheers!
@@ADDvanced hey Sir I want to say thank you for sharing and also I'm deeply sorry you didn't get to take him for that ride on that boat! But amazing Job on everything you did and also giving him that final ride at the end!! I'm actually in the process of redoing our childhood boat so yes sir I know the hard work you went through also seems like that boat is running better than ever you was hauling A$$!! 😁 Wish I could meet you in person Good Sir but keep making memories! Incredible
I first lost my wife then my dad, both to cancer, my wife passed 19/10/2017, then my dad 4 years later. My wife was my soulmate, that's a pain that has never left me, the grief is almost all consuming. I envy those whose wait thru time has allowed them to heal, I doubt that I ever will.
First, let me say that your dad could not have asked for a better son !! I was drawn to this video because I had the same make it model, and then I read the title and I was glued to every minute because I lost my dad a year ago and I wish I could have gotten him on the water one more time, but he was paralyzed with dementia 3yrs The worst hell I ever seen a man go through And it still haunts me. I was lucky enough to give him one of the most beautiful funerals ever because he was a police officer, end the army and both came out with their honor guard and did a fantastic job.. I jokingly say that if he was alive, he would have loved it.. As I saw your dad's face, it reminded me of my father. They looked very similar and I'm good at reading faces and I could tell your father was very proud even if he wasn't feeling good on that day on the pontoon boat, he would have rather been there than any place else in the world. because he wanted to be there for you. You are a very good man, I'm sure i'm not alone in saying this ! Your father's in heaven, having an awesome time, No pain no sickness, no death. And you will see him again. And he will look like the man you remember from when you were a child. I'm sure you'll never sell that boat. And when your out on the water with it, and you feel something nice , It's cause he's sitting in the seat next to you. I'm from connecticut, but I wish I was in your neighborhood at the time you were working on that boat, because I would have gladly helped you. I'm saying a prayer right now for your dad.
My father passed when I was 12 years old and I never had the opportunity to do the things that you did for your father. I was not expecting the personal reaction that I experienced with your ending. Thank you for your dedication to do one final thing for your father. Your father is looking down on you proudly now.
Dude,I understand completely,I just found out my dad has cancer in the liver and lungs incurable has less than 4 months.I have decided to take off work and I am taking him to my cabin in mountains,so me and him can have one last adventure together before he gets to bad.God bless you and your Family
Please contact a hospice network in your area, the people are there to help and provide you with the medical equipment you need to make them more comfortable in the final stages. It's not pretty, and it's really really hard. But it's worth it. We all die eventually; I just don't want to be in a friggin hospital under fluorescent lighting
Probably the algo; looked at your vids and we are both cyclists and into snow sports, so maybe that? We are building an off grid ski chalet in the rockies; here is the 'cabin' ruclips.net/video/K7nJFMf6xZw/видео.html
I just lost my dad a few months ago. Even at 55 years old, I would always call him and keep him updated on my latest project... I still find myself going to pick up the phone and fill him in. Great video, sorry for your loss. Remember all the great times!
That hits hard. I just finished hanging new lighting in his garage, it looks so much better, and when I turned them on I wanted to show him so bad. Appreciate the comment, Scott. Stay tuned, I'm pretty far along on the yellow boat already. Cheers
Dear Rob. So sorry to hear about your dad. Mine passed away 16.5 this year, he was 82. It was his funeral 5 days ago (things are pretty backed up and f****d up here in the UK). He was the greatest man I ever knew. Sat with tears in my eyes both watching and writing this. You did the greatest thing and were lucky enough to say goodbye. It would be great if you could restore 'Prime Time'. A beautiful boat. Look after yourself and keep up the fantastic vlogs.
Hey Mark, I'm sorry for your loss as well. It's pretty hard when someone has been your best friend your whole life isn't there anymore. Prime Time is on the list, I'm half way through the yellow boat now, so stay tuned for that one. Cheers!
32:30 I love this. I hate when people get caught up in thinking they failed because it didn't go as planned. I got misty eyed. I would do this for my dad and I hope my kids love me enough to feel that way too.
I understand your pain, I'm sorry for your loss, my uncle passed and his final wish was always to run one final race in is mirage with a Merc 2.5 racing outboard, never got to do it, the only race planned got cancelled last minute, and he died 3 days after, hate it, I know how much he loved racing it and how much work he put into it
First time on your channel. Found myself in tears by the end. You did your Daddy proud. Remember he taught you how to be a Father. And a lot of other stuff. Condolences to you and your family.
Man. You've earned a subscriber. It's good to see a good man recognize a good man, with his good woman helping him. Strong values. I'm very sorry about your father. While my father is still with us... I too grew up on the water of many different lakes. I felt a pain that I've got no reason to feel yet. Hugs to you, man.
Thanks for the comment, it's appreciate. Was pretty hard to shoot this video, and edit it, but sort of helped me organize my thoughts and how to process all this. I still feel lost. Update video this Sunday morning; finished restoring the 70s Yellow Sea Ray shown in the beginning of this video, it's going to be a great story! Cheers
Well this hit hard.. being a Dad and and son and a marine mechanic. I couldn’t imagine the struggle of doing a boot job on an outdrive with no real experience… I’ve replaced hundreds of u-joint bellows and gimbal bearing. Trim sender replacement is always a pain.. wich I were there with you to guide you in the process… so many things that could have helped you along.. like the short shift cable had you knew to take the core the opposite way that you did you wouldn’t had to cut it off… so sorry for your loss 😢
I've done a few of them before, so I wasn't going in totally blind, but definitely not something I do often. The shift cable still baffled me a bit; one end has the cast circle part that holds the shift coupler slidey bit, and the other end has that long stiff section, so I'm not sure how you could put it in the other way. Anyway, thanks for the comment, David! I would always like to learn more so if you have any tips let me know; we regularly get into things where we have no idea what we're doing but boats are one thing I'm decent at.
Rob - my sincere condolences. I'm a subscriber and lifelong boat fixer, and I remember well the last ride I took my Dad on. He's been gone over 40 years now. I think of him every day, and I still have the boat, restored it during the pandemic, and took my sons out for a ride. In the final analysis, the boats don't matter. It's the people we love and the time we spend with them that does. Godspeed, brother.
Hey John, thanks for the comment. My mom told me once that I need to stop worrying about 'stuff' so much, but she doesn't understand that 'things' like boats and snowmobiles create such rich, vivid memories that last an entire lifetime. I miss him a lot. Cheers
My sincere condolences to you and your family, Rob. I'm sure the efforts of you and your wife were appreciated and kept him going for a bit longer. -------- I'm hoping that you will find the time & energy to restore the boat you grew up with. A connection like that is hard to break. The boat in my photo was originally purchased by my grandfather in 1973, and I'm slowly restoring and modernizing her. Like you, I have lots of great childhood memories associated with her. Best wishes to all.
Thank you for the comment! It was good to be able to spend that time with him. Really hard, but I am glad we were there. Stay tuned man, this weekend I am dropping a second video where I finish restoring another one of the boats. It's going to be a good one. What kind of boat is in your pic? Idk how to blow it up.
"Water has always been life to me. Always flowing, changing, and moving forward. The current pushes everyone on different paths. Sometimes you get back together just to say goodbye. I learned a lot from my dad: Spend time with dogs. Dont take anything too seriously. Laugh when things get tough. Go places youre not supposed to. Always be willing to help out. Enjoy going fast. Enjoy slowing down, too. Create memories, share knowledge & always spend time on the water." This is the most amazing closing outro to a video that I've ever seen since RUclips has existed. Every word resonates with me...being near or on water isnt just a recreational/tourist thing - it is centering/Zen. IYKYK My condolences to you and your family, and thank you for capturing and sharing the true spirit of the water.
Thanks for your comment, especially about how much you enjoyed the outro. I had 90% of the video edited and done, and then it just stalled for over a month. I didn't know how to end it. I recorded some talking bits.... but the words just didn't capture everything, so I just decided to write some stuff. My dad gave me a love of the water, repairing things, and exploring buildings where I'm not supposed to be lol. Keep on floating man
Sorry to hear about your dads passing. I am sure he was proud to the very last moment. You will make great memories in the future and will always have you past ones to hold you down and keep pushing forward. Great work and amazing video, thank you for sharing with us.
I am truly sorry to hear of your dad passing. But seems he waited until it was finished being built. You and your family in that boat will be great memories your cherish for the rest of yalls life. Keep your head high and that boat just rollin.
This one hit me hard.. 😢 My dad last boat was a Sea Ray just like this one, and I was fortunate to take him on his last ride before he passed. Sorry for your loss, Rob. Enjoy the memories ❤
Thanks Leon, it was so frustrating to have the weather take a turn when the boat was ready to go. I am excited and intimidated to tackle the big one I showed in the beginning; both from a mechanical and memory perspective.
You did a great job and made your Dad proud. Lost my dad at the end of '23. Thank you for posting this for everyone to see, it will help a lot of people.
I wasn't expecting to watch a journey of love today. I wasn't expecting to cry either. Thank you so much for sharing this, and deepest sympathy to everyone who's lost a parent or two. It happens to most of us eventually, and it's a hard path to travel. Stay strong and hold on to those precious memories for the rest of your days. Love and peace from a stranger who knows what you're going through. 🥲✌
Thanks, Slipstream. You're welcome, I'm glad other people are finding this video valuable; it was tough to capture everything, communicate what I was feeling, and edit all this, but I think it helped me deal with things somehow. Cheers and get on the water
I can understand how you feel. I lost my dad in May of this year. Been kinda lost every since because he was my go to guy when I needed advice or if I just wanted to talk about anything new I had going on. Great video and sorry for your loss
This hits close to home. Me and my dad used to love boating together. He got me into it. When he passed we had to sell his pride and joy boat. But I was able to keep his old cobalt ski boat. It’s been 11 years. And I love to take it out and just remember to the good times. Love your videos man. Best wishes through this terrible time.
I grew up on this river, mainly on that gigantic SunRunner I showed in the beginning of the video, but we traveled all over the country going to boat races in the 80s and 90s. So many of his friends that visited brought their boats, idk, it's hard to separate them at this point. Glad you still have the Cobalt; take as many people out on it as you can. Cheers!
@@chrisbasilebuilds The cobalts are great boats. Oldie but goodie. Your Dad is with you I bet when you're out on the water. Take the boat out this weekend. Fall is around the corner.
To all that lost your parents or parent, I did too and I miss mine so very much. I’m sure your parents are all proud of you. Well done bud. You did your daddy proud.
@@ADDvanced me too, I gotta tell ya. This video is pretty awesome, from your knowledge of boat repair to the love you have for your dad driving you is extremely inspiring to me and probably a lot of others. Keep up the good work, your family is proud of you.
Hey Rob, tip of the hat to you Sir. I too have been through this. It's crazy I discovered your video because I am in the process of restoring my Dad's old pontoon boat. He passed away in 2016. He was an awesome man and he loved the outdoors. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks! It was rough but I was lucky to have been there for him. Good luck in the restore; if it gets too bad remember that pontoons are a dime a dozen. I'm not above scrapping boats if they're too far gone; this one just happened to work out. Your dad would rather have you on the water vs throwing money into a hole being stressed out. Cheers!
You did your dad proud man. I have the same passions in me because of my dad and I owe it all to him. I’d be doing the same for him and his Glastron if it ever got to that point. Definitely made me tear up thinking about it. I’m glad your dad got to see it float and I’m glad you were able to be with him during that time. No doubt he’s proud. Good job.
So happy that you could do this for your dad. Eventhough everyone dies, it never gets easier to deal with. Didn't expect to get hit in the feels this episode but excellent episode nonetheless. 👏👏👏
You and your family are good people. I restored a 64 Impala as a tribute to my dad after he passed, 30 years later I still think of him when ever I drive it
Thank you Richard, appreciate your comment and it means a lot. It was a pretty personal journey but documenting this boat resto helped somehow; we talked about it a lot every night.
Rob, my sincerest sympathies. Just discovered your channel a couple days ago and am trying to catch up on what I missed. I work in cancer care and see death and dying every day. It's not easy. But know that he is in a better place, no longer suffering and at peace. He knows your love for him and you will once again be with him. Cherish the memories and create new ones with your wonderful family for them to remember. My prayers are with you and your family. Stay well.
Thank you Tom! It was pretty rough. I am trying to be thankful for knowing him, and that anything good ever happened at all, vs focusing on what you don't have anymore. Cheers
Thanks for sharing this, lost my dad about 4 years ago, he bought us a Searay 200CC to the family that me and my brother inherited, and i was always working on the boat with him before every season. Now my son have taken over the ownership of the boat and im the father that have the privilage to be able to assist him in the restoration that he likes to do to the boat. Im really glad you shared this video, it brings back alot of memories some very emotionell, but at the end its good memories. Thanks alot from Sweden !
That's awesome. One thing I kept talking to him about was how many boats he sold, by creating other boat owners. Many of his friends told me stories how they used to go out on his big blue boat, and wound up getting their own boats later. I've done the same thing; taken so many people boating, and now they own boats. It's wild. You think you aren't affecting the world, but it's sort of the butterfly effect. Thanks for the comment!
1988 was such a memorable year for boating for me. Both Sea Ray and Four Winns going head to head, Brunswick going against OMC. So many little companies in the mix: Sunbird, Sea Sprite, Chapparal, VIP and the list goes on. I miss those days filled with 2 stroke smell on the lakes... As a kid that grew up on lake Mendota this really hit home. As a kid I had every boat memorized at every house. I passed this boat hundreds of times on my way to the Musky lounge and Christie's. This actually brought tears to my eyes as I'm in a very similar situation with my father. I'm waiting for the water levels to drop so hopefully I can get his boat on the lift. He is unable to get in it but once the water drops maybe I can find a way to get him in the boat so we can have potentially one last ride. Thanks for sharing Rob. Hugs to you and your family!
Which boat, Prime Time? And yeah, when the boating actually cared about the middle class, it was awesome. Same experience, I memorized where all the cool boats were, and the channel was just a constant boat show, so many Bajas, Checkmates, Hydrostreams, Chapparels, all sorts of stuff used to be fun, fast, and affordable. I've spent the last 8 years at Mercury and I felt like I was screaming into the void when I talked about performance boating becoming more attainable. Very frustrating.The yellow and black Bat Boat is still around btw! Saw him a few days ago lol. Cheers, and be sure to check out some of my sled content if you haven't, I think you'll dig it. Thanks for the comment! ruclips.net/video/2ngOA7msP-M/видео.html
@ADDvanced Yea, Prime Time. Awesome to hear the bat boat is still going! It's sad all the new boats are slow expensive, wake machines. Nothing like the 80s and 90s. I'm really missing the Yahara lakes. Few years ago, I moved over to the Mississippi side of the state. Great boating besides this year. I actually almost bought your yellow boat, the cee bee 😆. Glad I didn't after seeing all the overheat issues. Been a big fan of your content, including all of your sledding stuff too. Keep up the good content brother!
I just happen to see your video on my feed. What a very classy and touching tribute to your dad. To be able to push through a project during such a difficult time, is the ultimate tribute. Well done
the pain in your voice through out this video shows how much this project ment to you... sorry to hear your dad wont be able to ride his boat one last time... but he'll be there watching over you, making memories like he made with you all those years ago
Looking good and listening to that motor brought back so many memories. Your family is so beautiful. I'm going to wipe my face now and bless your family. So sweet!
Thanks Mike, it sounds pretty excellent. I've been using it all summer and she hits around 46mph with a beat up aluminum prop. I remember when he first got it, it would hit 51ish.
Rob you did your father proud. I lost my father 21 years ago to lung cancer and had the privilege of taking care of him the last 13 months. You seem very talented and a wonderful son and a sweet wife helping you. Good job to you both. You also did a great job on the video 🙏❤️
Hi from Australia. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Time does heal but only diminishes the hurt. Just remember all the good times. Cheers mate.
Rob, typically not one to comment on a RUclips video but I felt the need to say something after following along on your adventures for a few years and now seeing this. The zeal with which you approach life is a testament to the lessons your father taught you. Thinking of you.
Looks like you learned a lot growing up with your Dad. He will have been pleased with your efforts. Nice movie, and as you said, create memories and pass it on.
Oh man, you should see his obituary photo, it's him waterskiing in front of the capital with a cigarette and no life jacket, I think he was 77 years old? haha
This brought tears to my eyes. My dad passed away from cancer Dec. 22, 2002. Watching this video made me think of my younger years as a kid in the 80's when my dad had a boat and took me and my brother out on Lake Michigan for boat rides and fishing. God bless you and your family my friend.
Thanks for the comment, man. Boating in the 80s was glorious, when the working class could actually afford cool boats. Now it's all pontoons and boring slow things that cost 60k+. Cheers and get out on the water!
Wow. What a wonderful tribute to your Dad! You know, you will have that boat as a special reminder of him. The Special Olympics athletes oath goes, " Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt" . You certainly did that! My bet is that your Dad loved and appreciated what you were doing. Take care!
Thanks for the support, I appreciate it. I shared updates with him every night before he went to bed, and we troubleshooted... troubleshot? a lot of things together during this build. Cheers!
Awe glad that the algorithm brought this video into my life….I lost my dad a couple years back nd wish I had one last ride with him…wishing you all the best
Very sorry for the loss of your father / father in law Rob and Sarah. I'm sure he is very proud of the work you both did to get his old boat running. Whether he got physically in the boat or not for the last ride, I'm sure he was with you. I lost my dad 20 yrs ago next January and I still think about him often. Prayers lifted for you and your family and work through this difficult time.
Rob, You are a great son. I see the man you are and know a lot prob came from your father. I bet he is very proud of you. Mission accomplished. Keep up your hard work and outlook and you will be rewarded. Love you and Sarah and your content. May your dad rest in peace and may you find solace in your fond memories of your father and family.
Thanks, he was supportive my entire life, and one of my best friends. I'm lucky to have had the time to spend with him near the end, and keep him out of the hospital.
There is no doubt that your dad was with you on the water when you took the boat out...Your a good man for what you did and I am sure what you will do in the future. Sounds like you had a great teacher.
I've had the start this comment at least five times because I start crying so hard that I can't talk and I don't type I use voice recognition. Your dad may not have got to ride in that boat but he was there, just seeing that boat done he imagined it on the water again I truly wish he would have got to ride in it but you did a wonderful job. My brother passed away in January and the strange thing is he had a Sea Ray just like this boat identical to this boat (Red and White) and then the after that boat he bought a Chaparral Villain lll and I happen to be watching an episode of the sopranos and Tony soprano was using a Chaparral Villain lll with the same color scheme as my brother's boat, this happened in the same day, I saw your video and then the video with the Chaparral Villain. You did wonderful thing I hope you enjoy that Sea Ray for a long time.
Thanks man, I'm glad the video meant something to me. Funny about the boat coincidences; one of the strangest coincidences in my life involves my dad. My dad was an electrical engineer/designer at a company started called Nicolet Instruments that produced the world's first digital oscilliscope, back in 1960s. Here's the crazy part: ~50 years later, I had moved to a different city to go to college for industrial design (design of anything mass produced, tools, medical stuff, boats, cars, etc), and was in the shop building stuff, waiting for a thermoformer to heat up to make some prototypes, and I was bored, so I started looking through old cabinets. A lot of the tools we had in the shop were old AF, donated from other companies that upgraded to newer machines, and sometimes they were bolted onto random cabinets filled with random garbage. So I decided to dig through one of them, and I find... a 8.5x11, full color, beautiful studio shot of a Nicolet oscilloscope, mounted to hardboard. This wasn't a snapshot, this was a professional photo that must have been made for marketing reasons; it had a red 'fill light' illuminating the side dramatically, with a spot on the upper part showing off all the machined metal. I called my dad and and told him what model it was.... "Yup, I designed that". What are the odds.... that going to school for design, I would find a beautiful studio shot example of what my dad designed, mounted on hardboard, in a random cabinet 50 years after he designed it? It's one of the weirdest things that has ever happened to me.
I’m really sorry to hear about your dad, I lost mine 8 years ago and he was my best friend. Even at 37 I want to cry daily because I miss him so much, but I still have his boat that I grew up on. The good news is it’s a solid hull and engine I plan on restoring. I never really got to say goodbye or see him before he passed because I was in the Navy, so I say it every time I’m on the water. He gave me a life and an addiction to water and boats I’ll never forget.
Must have been a cool guy. Now pitter patter! Check out the rest of my channel for boat repair stuff. And car stuff. And snowmobiles. And some off grid land. idfk
watched the whole video, sorry for your loss. my dad passed away in may of 1999, we grew up on the water fishing, sooo..i know how you feel. great work on the boat, enjoy it, because that boat will always be with you and your dad.
To be honest, I'm not even sure if I'm keeping this one. I have 7 boats. End of the day, any boat reminds me of my dad, except nasty ass pontoons, which we both despise :P
@@ADDvanced that big one you and your wife walked into at your yard ?, that was very nice !!. whatever you do ?..do not get rid of all of them, you will regret it for the rest of your life. your dad is gone, but the memories should always stay with you, and the boat is what keeps you and your dad close.
That was a very touching video. I felt your sincere heartfelt love for your dad. I am 76 years old so I feel how blessed your dad felt those final days that you put your heart and soul into getting the boat restored back for him that last time. But in the end he had his last ride. God Bless Your Dad and your family. Brought tears to my eyes. I am new subscriber after watching this video.
Thanks Charlie, appreciate you leaving a comment for me. It was equally both good and bad, and I am glad we were here to take care of him. Everything is temporary, have fun while you can. If you're new around here, we have a lot of boat builds in progress, but also a lot of cars, snowmobiles, and some off grid land where we turn a school bus into a ski lodge. Cheers man!
Virtual hugs from us up in Vancouver, BC, Canada eh? I didnt get to see my dad before his cancer operation took him. For my father in law, I wanted to take him to the local Flying club and see if they would let him go up with one of the pilots but by then he couldnt walk...sometimes that tide can swamp us and push us away but knowing we all will be gone one day, seize the day I say if at all possible, dont add to the drama out there, live and love. Such is life eh? Glad he got to at least see it, nice tribute on his last boat excursion~
So sorry to hear bout your dad and I'm sorry you couldn't get in the last ride. But in a sense he did I'm sure he's proud of you great job great video and God bless ty
Rob, thanks for sharing your Dad's story. Things don't always work out the way you plan, but all you can do is your best. My wife and I were out on the boat this afternoon. A song came on the radio "rock the boat" and I was immediately transported back in time, sitting with my Dad (passed 15yrs ago) fishing on his 14' wooden boat. Nice memories are the ones that last... Be well.
You're welcome, I am glad you enjoyed it. It was pretty rough. I have definitely been playing some music my dad played on Prime Time recently. Good vibes.
Sorry to hear he didn't get his last ride. But you are an awesome son... no question he was proud of you. All the best, enjoy that boat in memory of him.
Damn man I was just wondering why no videos in such a long time now I know. Worn the same shoes you have with my Mom passing unexpectedly totally caught off guard. Life’s crappy time to experience that loss when things are going so right. Pet or human loss…it just sucks. Live long live happy! Keep at it!!!! Love the videos. Sorry for your loss!
Yeah. To be honest life has been throwing me a lot of Ls lately. I have a lot of videos already done and uploaded and ready to post, but I wanted to put this one out first to help explain. More videos soon, thanks for the comment, Steve!
@@ADDvanced 👍🏻✌🏻🥃, btw on a different note my wife said Sarah had an engagement ring or wedding ring on in this video, I didn’t catch it. 👊🏻🤙🏻💪🏻things will get better!
Bro, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I am glad that you were able to give your dad the most exciting time of his life one more time on this planet. My heart goes out to you and your little family. I lost my mom five months ago during this winter I know how it feels brother.❤
What a beautiful tribute to your father, he would be proud of the new life given to the sea ray. Lost my father to cancer 2/28/2015, and felt this video in so many ways. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, I know it was not easy to relive some of those moments.
I drug my kids to the lake all the time...when they loved it when they were little, and when they got older, and didn't appreciate it as much...still have the boat, I hope someday they feel this way, this video made me tear up for sure, sorry for your loss, your Dad was loved, and that meant all the world to him for sure
I don't know if it's legal to drug your kids while they're at a lake :P Do they waterski? Man every kid I knew that grew up waterskiing loves boats. Have a good one, Scott, and thank you for the kind words
What an absolutely warm, heartfelt and proper tribute. So will done. Thank you for sharing it with us. I am so sorry for your loss, but I know your Dad is smiling down on you and the man you are. Cheers Mate!
Thank you for the kind words. It was an experience that was really hard, but I am glad I had. Miss him a lot. I know I'll think about him often as I keep building shitbox boats.
Great video, thanks for sharing and I am very sorry about the loss of your dad. First thing I did after watching was called my pops who is 85 and had a great conversation. You reminded how important it is to take the time to communicate with those we love and not allow the little things in life to get in the way of that.
I don't know who you are or anything about the channel but I gotta give you mad props man. Y'all did an amazing job with what little time and resources you had and as you mentioned I'm such dads proud of y'all. May he surf the waters happily. Sorry for ur loss.. 🙏🏼. Hello from Naples FL.
Thanks for the words, Nathan- I appreciate it a lot. You should probably check out the SST build we did, if you think this was a good job. I can't wait to drive that thing; I am shooting for 90mph
Thank you Brad. It's okay. He knew I made it. And I was there for him the whole way. Life doesn't work out the way you want but it works out most of the time. Have a good one!
My dad is in late stage alzheimer's, the long goodbye.....we spent as much time together as possible before he no longer could. He is still with us but no longer able to walk. Sorry to hear about your dad. 🙏
Man... I am so sorry. I went through that with my grandma, and it was the absolute worst thing I could imagine, and my greatest fear in life (getting it). I hope you get moments of clarity where you still recognize him. Good vibes, cheers!
Your video touched my ❤️ heart. I too lost my dad before he could ride in his boat with me again. I recently, after 6 years, took his boat fishing on his favorite lake in Canada. Unfortunately I forgot his ashes 😢 It was also the 1st trip for my 90 bronco. I feel like he was with me the entire trip, and on the lake. He also taught me everything I know and wouldn't be able to what I can now if I hadn't been his shadow. Being a dad is a gift, and our dad's were the best gift ever given. In memory of our fathers ❤
Awesome story, Jubemarsh! First trip for the tow rig too is a wild, sounds epic. Forgetting the ashes is just an excuse to do another trip like that. Be sure to check out the other builds if you haven't seen them yet. Cheers man, everything is temporary.
This is an amazing vid. Probably one of the best videos I have ever seen on the Toob. And I am a longtime Toober, and kind of even obsessed with it. And yeah - this vid is that good. Inspirational and a lot of fun, at the same time. I love anything boats and motors. So there's that aspect. And you did an amazing job. But the tribute aspect of this vid is great, and I know your Dad was, and is proud of you. You've got great skillz! Oh - and yeah - you've got yourself one heck of a boat there. There's a reason Sea Ray has the rep they do - and same with Murcruiser. That Alpha 1 (or 1B or whatever that is LOL) is a Dawg! Awesome boat, and once you really finish it with some more cutting and buffing.... will be amazing! Awesome awesome video, Brother. Subbed. Our souls are similar.... the water is where my soul is at its peak. For sure. I get you.
Your words mean a lot; this was a very hard video to make, so I'm glad it's connecting with you. Yeah, I think the chevy 350 + alpha is such a good combo, and after noticing what's in all 3 of my dad's boats, he definitely had a type. I cut and buffed it again since the video, so it's even shinier now. Be sure to check out the sleekcraft builds, and the Ceebee, and the hydro. :P
@@ADDvanced Will do for sure. I grew up with all this stuff. Grandpa worked for Johnson Motors / OMC for 40 years. I'm a child of the Chesapeake Bay, and all kinds of Lakes, Rivers and Sounds! I'm like you. I'm at peace out on the water. I'll be checking you out. I hope your sadness turns to happiness... soon !
Very touching video and a great tribute to your dad. he had to be so happy and proud for what you did for him . Enjoy the memories as he is smiling with you from above.
Some of my best memories of growing up was working with my dad on the boat I remember changing the bellows on our mercury i/o with my dad . God bless your dad his memories are very much alive by you doing this restoration. Great video ! Such a great tribute to your dad I teared up 🙏🙏🛐🛐to your dad and always keep the dogs in your life unconditional love in its purest form !
ha, was there swearing involved? I've done bellows on a few boats now and they're always just annoying. Not impossible, just annoying. Thanks for the comment, I appreciate you!
Wow, that was an inspiring story, but at the same time, so so sad. Thanks for sharing those messages at the end. You are a great and compassionate family. May your dad rest in peace.
Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate your comment. I'm posting another restoration video this Sunday; another one of my dad's boats, and it's going to be a great story. Cheers!
I am watching your video full of emotions. Like you, water & boating was my life. It fell to the wayside 21 yrs ago when we lost our 15yr old son. My wife, daughter & I spent the last 3.5 yrs also caring for my FIL that was bedridden. He needed 24/7 care. I can't imagine restoring a boat (they are so different than cars) while trying to care for a parent in their final days. I have a 19'9" VIP fish and ski with a 5.0L Ford V8 that is probably going to need much of the same work you did on the motor and outdrive. I'm not looking forward to it at all. I do however want to get it up and running again and on the water. My soul needs this. I was happy to see you take the boat out for a ride with family and friends and send your dad's ashes into the water where he invested so much of his life to bring his family along. Your video was very touching and worth every minute of viewing time. Sarah's involvement along with providing your dad with so much care was astounding. You married a rock star too. Keep her happy for all your days, she is worth it. May you both be granted decades of joy, happiness, and blessings.
Hey Micheal, appreciate you taking the time to leave such an awesome comment. I'm so sorry for your loss, I can't even imagine. I grew up on the water, and my dad and I traveled to boat races around the country throughout my childhood, so many awesome memories. Caring for someone for 3.5 years must have been exhausting, I was spent and it was about 2 months. Outdrives aren't so bad if you have a helper, and it sounds like you have a very supportive family. Cheers man!
Wow... My Dad had a 92 Fleetwood Braughm Cadillac ( tan ) & i restored his boat too. However, he passed before i could fix it...glad U did your boat on time.
@ADDvanced a 1963 Lone Star Medallion. I paired w a 1983 90hp merc that I Modified the carbs & now dyno @ 107hp. I would love to share pics of if could.
Rob, Your video has touched me. Watching this reminds me of my Granddad. He passed on my birthday 22 years ago and my childhood and teen years were spent with him on the water, in the woods, and anywhere else life took us. Thank you for sharing your journey to honor your dad and to give him a last ride. I pray for you and your family to have peace and comfort in the days to come.
Thanks Ben! Not a great birthday present, sorry for your loss. I'm glad it meant something to you. It's been hard but I am staying busy; def check out the video I'm releasing tomorrow morning. I just finished boat #2! Cheers
I’m sorry you lost your dad, but that mad dash to get his boat fixed extended your time together as I’m sure he fought to see it come back to life. And you got to have that part of him in the boat live on. Good work man, enjoy it!
This video made it's way to me somehow through the RUclips algorithm. What a great gesture to get the boat going so your Dad could see one final happy accomplishment before he passed. The final scenes and text were beautiful. RIP to your Dad.
Thanks Christopher! I had the video mostly done except for the end, for almost a month. I wasn't sure how to end it, because there's a million emotions and a million things to say, so I'm glad you appreciated it! Cheers
Good Bless you and your family man. Your pops must have been an good dude, because you and your family I can tell are good. You have good heads on your shoulders shoulders... Much respect man.
Incredible you did great Rob and Sarah . It was a year in June that I tried the same but my dad needed a lot . I had planned on getting his 24 foot pontoon out and do the same. It had been sitting for two years . I got cleaned and he just smiled. Thanks for such a touching story .
Rob you did an outstanding job on the SeaRay, and your Dad was SO proud of you! It took me back to a job I did about 10 years ago... same steps. Remember, he was not just proud about the boat. YOU were his greatest work, his masterpiece. I know I'd be beaming with joy over your skill set he helped form in you. Now YOU get to pass it along. ;)
That comment meant a lot man. We were very close. I miss him terribly. But yeah, sharing knowledge and having fun is what this channel is all about; the only goal I had when starting it was to show people that even seemingly impossible tasks are easy if you break them down into small enough steps; progress every day for many days and you can get almost anything done. I wish more people would think like this, and spend less on new depreciating things that aren't as good as old ones. Especially boats.
I’m sure he was very happy to see one of the boats get a new lease of life knowing the next generation will enjoy time on the water as much as he did with you. It was my dad’s 7th anniversary on the 6th July, we buried him on my birthday, the 8th. It’s always tough. He gave us a childhood on the water and it was the best gift he ever gave us.
Rob, I understand as I am writing this in tears. Your mission was not in vain. It will be 19 years on the 13th that I lost my dad. I, like you, had the privilege of taking care of him during the last 30 days of his journey on this earth. You have honored your father in a wonderful way. May the good Lord take care of you and your family during this difficult time. Time heals all pain and suffering...that I know for sure.
Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it. It was really hard but I was really lucky to have the time to do so, and I am not exaggerating; without Sarah's medical care he would have been dead within 3 days, and instead we got to spend 7 weeks with him. We looked at lot of photos, talked about a lot of things, and I shared the progress of this boat with him every night before bed. It was a lot. Time to go float, cheers!
@@ADDvanced hey Sir I want to say thank you for sharing and also I'm deeply sorry you didn't get to take him for that ride on that boat! But amazing Job on everything you did and also giving him that final ride at the end!! I'm actually in the process of redoing our childhood boat so yes sir I know the hard work you went through also seems like that boat is running better than ever you was hauling A$$!! 😁 Wish I could meet you in person Good Sir but keep making memories! Incredible
I first lost my wife then my dad, both to cancer, my wife passed 19/10/2017, then my dad 4 years later. My wife was my soulmate, that's a pain that has never left me, the grief is almost all consuming. I envy those whose wait thru time has allowed them to heal, I doubt that I ever will.
First, let me say that your dad could not have asked for a better son !! I was drawn to this video because I had the same make it model, and then I read the title and I was glued to every minute because I lost my dad a year ago and I wish I could have gotten him on the water one more time, but he was paralyzed with dementia 3yrs The worst hell I ever seen a man go through
And it still haunts me. I was lucky enough to give him one of the most beautiful funerals ever because he was a police officer, end the army and both came out with their honor guard and did a fantastic job.. I jokingly say that if he was alive, he would have loved it.. As I saw your dad's face, it reminded me of my father. They looked very similar and I'm good at reading faces and I could tell your father was very proud even if he wasn't feeling good on that day on the pontoon boat, he would have rather been there than any place else in the world.
because he wanted to be there for you. You are a very good man, I'm sure i'm not alone in saying this ! Your father's in heaven, having an awesome time, No pain no sickness, no death. And you will see him again. And he will look like the man you remember from when you were a child. I'm sure you'll never sell that boat. And when your out on the water with it, and you feel something nice , It's cause he's sitting in the seat next to you. I'm from connecticut, but I wish I was in your neighborhood at the time you were working on that boat, because I would have gladly helped you. I'm saying a prayer right now for your dad.
Yep I miss my dad to and now my mum it still hurts but it is part of life 😢😢
My father passed when I was 12 years old and I never had the opportunity to do the things that you did for your father. I was not expecting the personal reaction that I experienced with your ending. Thank you for your dedication to do one final thing for your father. Your father is looking down on you proudly now.
Dad's all over the world would feel the warmth of this video. Strongs mate.
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Dude,I understand completely,I just found out my dad has cancer in the liver and lungs incurable has less than 4 months.I have decided to take off work and I am taking him to my cabin in mountains,so me and him can have one last adventure together before he gets to bad.God bless you and your Family
Please contact a hospice network in your area, the people are there to help and provide you with the medical equipment you need to make them more comfortable in the final stages. It's not pretty, and it's really really hard. But it's worth it. We all die eventually; I just don't want to be in a friggin hospital under fluorescent lighting
I have no idea why RUclips pushed me here but I am glad it did. Great job on the boat and video. Rest in peace Dad.
Probably the algo; looked at your vids and we are both cyclists and into snow sports, so maybe that? We are building an off grid ski chalet in the rockies; here is the 'cabin'
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I just lost my dad a few months ago. Even at 55 years old, I would always call him and keep him updated on my latest project... I still find myself going to pick up the phone and fill him in.
Great video, sorry for your loss. Remember all the great times!
That hits hard. I just finished hanging new lighting in his garage, it looks so much better, and when I turned them on I wanted to show him so bad. Appreciate the comment, Scott. Stay tuned, I'm pretty far along on the yellow boat already. Cheers
Never got to go boating with my dad as he passed way too early but sure is a memory I want to create with my son! RIP to your dad
I'm sorry man, life really sticks it in and breaks it off sometimes. Good on you for creating those memories, they are priceless. Cheers!
Dear Rob. So sorry to hear about your dad. Mine passed away 16.5 this year, he was 82. It was his funeral 5 days ago (things are pretty backed up and f****d up here in the UK). He was the greatest man I ever knew. Sat with tears in my eyes both watching and writing this. You did the greatest thing and were lucky enough to say goodbye. It would be great if you could restore 'Prime Time'. A beautiful boat. Look after yourself and keep up the fantastic vlogs.
Hey Mark, I'm sorry for your loss as well. It's pretty hard when someone has been your best friend your whole life isn't there anymore. Prime Time is on the list, I'm half way through the yellow boat now, so stay tuned for that one. Cheers!
32:30 I love this. I hate when people get caught up in thinking they failed because it didn't go as planned. I got misty eyed. I would do this for my dad and I hope my kids love me enough to feel that way too.
It was rough, but ... ya know... life
I understand your pain, I'm sorry for your loss, my uncle passed and his final wish was always to run one final race in is mirage with a Merc 2.5 racing outboard, never got to do it, the only race planned got cancelled last minute, and he died 3 days after, hate it, I know how much he loved racing it and how much work he put into it
First time on your channel. Found myself in tears by the end. You did your Daddy proud. Remember he taught you how to be a Father. And a lot of other stuff. Condolences to you and your family.
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it. If you liked this one, be sure to check out the SST project. Or the $500 CeeBee.
Sorry for your loss mate. You did an amazing thing for your dad and I'm sure he's looking down on you as a very proud dad. Thinking of you ❤
Thanks Paul, appreciate the kind words. It's been rough.
Man. You've earned a subscriber. It's good to see a good man recognize a good man, with his good woman helping him. Strong values. I'm very sorry about your father. While my father is still with us... I too grew up on the water of many different lakes. I felt a pain that I've got no reason to feel yet. Hugs to you, man.
Thanks for the comment, it's appreciate. Was pretty hard to shoot this video, and edit it, but sort of helped me organize my thoughts and how to process all this. I still feel lost. Update video this Sunday morning; finished restoring the 70s Yellow Sea Ray shown in the beginning of this video, it's going to be a great story! Cheers
Well this hit hard.. being a Dad and and son and a marine mechanic. I couldn’t imagine the struggle of doing a boot job on an outdrive with no real experience… I’ve replaced hundreds of u-joint bellows and gimbal bearing. Trim sender replacement is always a pain.. wich I were there with you to guide you in the process… so many things that could have helped you along.. like the short shift cable had you knew to take the core the opposite way that you did you wouldn’t had to cut it off… so sorry for your loss 😢
I've done a few of them before, so I wasn't going in totally blind, but definitely not something I do often. The shift cable still baffled me a bit; one end has the cast circle part that holds the shift coupler slidey bit, and the other end has that long stiff section, so I'm not sure how you could put it in the other way. Anyway, thanks for the comment, David! I would always like to learn more so if you have any tips let me know; we regularly get into things where we have no idea what we're doing but boats are one thing I'm decent at.
Rob - my sincere condolences. I'm a subscriber and lifelong boat fixer, and I remember well the last ride I took my Dad on. He's been gone over 40 years now. I think of him every day, and I still have the boat, restored it during the pandemic, and took my sons out for a ride. In the final analysis, the boats don't matter. It's the people we love and the time we spend with them that does. Godspeed, brother.
Hey John, thanks for the comment. My mom told me once that I need to stop worrying about 'stuff' so much, but she doesn't understand that 'things' like boats and snowmobiles create such rich, vivid memories that last an entire lifetime. I miss him a lot. Cheers
My sincere condolences to you and your family, Rob.
I'm sure the efforts of you and your wife were appreciated and kept him going for a bit longer.
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I'm hoping that you will find the time & energy to restore the boat you grew up with. A connection like that is hard to break.
The boat in my photo was originally purchased by my grandfather in 1973, and I'm slowly restoring and modernizing her. Like you, I have lots of great childhood memories associated with her.
Best wishes to all.
Thank you for the comment! It was good to be able to spend that time with him. Really hard, but I am glad we were there. Stay tuned man, this weekend I am dropping a second video where I finish restoring another one of the boats. It's going to be a good one. What kind of boat is in your pic? Idk how to blow it up.
"Water has always been life to me.
Always flowing, changing, and moving forward.
The current pushes everyone on different paths.
Sometimes you get back together just to say goodbye.
I learned a lot from my dad:
Spend time with dogs.
Dont take anything too seriously.
Laugh when things get tough.
Go places youre not supposed to.
Always be willing to help out.
Enjoy going fast.
Enjoy slowing down, too.
Create memories, share knowledge & always spend time on the water."
This is the most amazing closing outro to a video that I've ever seen since RUclips has existed. Every word resonates with me...being near or on water isnt just a recreational/tourist thing - it is centering/Zen. IYKYK
My condolences to you and your family, and thank you for capturing and sharing the true spirit of the water.
Thanks for your comment, especially about how much you enjoyed the outro. I had 90% of the video edited and done, and then it just stalled for over a month. I didn't know how to end it. I recorded some talking bits.... but the words just didn't capture everything, so I just decided to write some stuff. My dad gave me a love of the water, repairing things, and exploring buildings where I'm not supposed to be lol. Keep on floating man
Sorry to hear about your dads passing. I am sure he was proud to the very last moment. You will make great memories in the future and will always have you past ones to hold you down and keep pushing forward. Great work and amazing video, thank you for sharing with us.
Thanks Upshift. It was hard to capture, hard to edit, and hard to share. I'm glad you found it meaningful. Cheers!
Rob - you are the best son ever. Caring, patient, understanding. I know you got these traits from your Dad. My condolences for you and your family.
Thank you Phil, appreciate the comment!
I am truly sorry to hear of your dad passing. But seems he waited until it was finished being built. You and your family in that boat will be great memories your cherish for the rest of yalls life. Keep your head high and that boat just rollin.
Thanks Astro, appreciate the sentiment. Cheers
This one hit me hard.. 😢 My dad last boat was a Sea Ray just like this one, and I was fortunate to take him on his last ride before he passed. Sorry for your loss, Rob. Enjoy the memories ❤
Thanks Leon, it was so frustrating to have the weather take a turn when the boat was ready to go. I am excited and intimidated to tackle the big one I showed in the beginning; both from a mechanical and memory perspective.
Master cgef dad had kits of searay best boat ever had searay sundcer kugauna 17 searay jet boat
And searay 16 fot bowrinder.
You did a great job and made your Dad proud. Lost my dad at the end of '23. Thank you for posting this for everyone to see, it will help a lot of people.
I hope so. Life is so short. Too many people are worried about things that don't matter. Cheers
I wasn't expecting to watch a journey of love today. I wasn't expecting to cry either. Thank you so much for sharing this, and deepest sympathy to everyone who's lost a parent or two. It happens to most of us eventually, and it's a hard path to travel. Stay strong and hold on to those precious memories for the rest of your days. Love and peace from a stranger who knows what you're going through. 🥲✌
Thanks, Slipstream. You're welcome, I'm glad other people are finding this video valuable; it was tough to capture everything, communicate what I was feeling, and edit all this, but I think it helped me deal with things somehow. Cheers and get on the water
I can understand how you feel. I lost my dad in May of this year. Been kinda lost every since because he was my go to guy when I needed advice or if I just wanted to talk about anything new I had going on. Great video and sorry for your loss
Same boat here. I miss him a lot. Combined with a lack of employment, it sucks. Definitely feel lost.
This hits close to home. Me and my dad used to love boating together. He got me into it. When he passed we had to sell his pride and joy boat. But I was able to keep his old cobalt ski boat. It’s been 11 years. And I love to take it out and just remember to the good times. Love your videos man. Best wishes through this terrible time.
I grew up on this river, mainly on that gigantic SunRunner I showed in the beginning of the video, but we traveled all over the country going to boat races in the 80s and 90s. So many of his friends that visited brought their boats, idk, it's hard to separate them at this point. Glad you still have the Cobalt; take as many people out on it as you can. Cheers!
@@chrisbasilebuilds The cobalts are great boats. Oldie but goodie. Your Dad is with you I bet when you're out on the water. Take the boat out this weekend. Fall is around the corner.
18:09 I was thinking of switching hobbies to boats, but I was still looking to see what bike is for sale 😅
Rob you are good man and son. Im sure your dad is so proud. You brought tears to my eyes. God bless you and your wife.
Thank you Robert, appreciate the comment and the kind words. Updates on the yellow sea ray soon
To all that lost your parents or parent, I did too and I miss mine so very much. I’m sure your parents are all proud of you. Well done bud. You did your daddy proud.
Thanks man, appreciate it. I wish you could still call them.
@@ADDvanced me too, I gotta tell ya. This video is pretty awesome, from your knowledge of boat repair to the love you have for your dad driving you is extremely inspiring to me and probably a lot of others. Keep up the good work, your family is proud of you.
@@Scratchingforcash Thanks! We build a lot of random things, and my dad was the one who taught me a lot of skills required to do so.
Hey Rob, tip of the hat to you Sir. I too have been through this. It's crazy I discovered your video because I am in the process of restoring my Dad's old pontoon boat. He passed away in 2016. He was an awesome man and he loved the outdoors. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks! It was rough but I was lucky to have been there for him. Good luck in the restore; if it gets too bad remember that pontoons are a dime a dozen. I'm not above scrapping boats if they're too far gone; this one just happened to work out. Your dad would rather have you on the water vs throwing money into a hole being stressed out. Cheers!
You did your dad proud man. I have the same passions in me because of my dad and I owe it all to him. I’d be doing the same for him and his Glastron if it ever got to that point. Definitely made me tear up thinking about it. I’m glad your dad got to see it float and I’m glad you were able to be with him during that time. No doubt he’s proud. Good job.
Thanks man. It's been tough. Already half way done with the yellow sea ray, time for round 2. Also I need a CVX-20 eventually.
Life can be so fickle. It is undeniable that you loved your dad. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the comment. It was emotional.
My mom passed March 3rd 2023, little over a year ago. Love what your doing, and have liked the channel for a while, awesome work haus and stay strong
I'm sorry for your loss, and I appreciate your comment. Thank you and get on the water for me.
So happy that you could do this for your dad. Eventhough everyone dies, it never gets easier to deal with. Didn't expect to get hit in the feels this episode but excellent episode nonetheless. 👏👏👏
It’s been an experience. Thanks for the comment 🤙
You and your family are good people. I restored a 64 Impala as a tribute to my dad after he passed, 30 years later I still think of him when ever I drive it
That's awesome. Use it or lose it. Life is short!
One of the very best videos I have seen in years. Thank you for taking us along on this journey. Stay safe.
Thank you Richard, appreciate your comment and it means a lot. It was a pretty personal journey but documenting this boat resto helped somehow; we talked about it a lot every night.
Rob, my sincerest sympathies. Just discovered your channel a couple days ago and am trying to catch up on what I missed.
I work in cancer care and see death and dying every day. It's not easy. But know that he is in a better place, no longer suffering and at peace. He knows your love for him and you will once again be with him. Cherish the memories and create new ones with your wonderful family for them to remember. My prayers are with you and your family. Stay well.
Thank you Tom! It was pretty rough. I am trying to be thankful for knowing him, and that anything good ever happened at all, vs focusing on what you don't have anymore. Cheers
Thanks for sharing this, lost my dad about 4 years ago, he bought us a Searay 200CC to the family that me and my brother inherited, and i was always working on the boat with him before every season.
Now my son have taken over the ownership of the boat and im the father that have the privilage to be able to assist him in the restoration that he likes to do to the boat.
Im really glad you shared this video, it brings back alot of memories some very emotionell, but at the end its good memories.
Thanks alot from Sweden !
That's awesome. One thing I kept talking to him about was how many boats he sold, by creating other boat owners. Many of his friends told me stories how they used to go out on his big blue boat, and wound up getting their own boats later. I've done the same thing; taken so many people boating, and now they own boats. It's wild. You think you aren't affecting the world, but it's sort of the butterfly effect. Thanks for the comment!
So very sorry for your lost, you took care of him the last time and honored him with getting the boat fixed again. Hats off for you and your wife ❤️
Thank you Glenn, I appreciate it. I was lucky to have time to spend with him in his last few months. He told me a lot of dirty jokes :)
Just want to tell you…I really enjoy your videos. Thank you!
1988 was such a memorable year for boating for me. Both Sea Ray and Four Winns going head to head, Brunswick going against OMC. So many little companies in the mix: Sunbird, Sea Sprite, Chapparal, VIP and the list goes on. I miss those days filled with 2 stroke smell on the lakes... As a kid that grew up on lake Mendota this really hit home. As a kid I had every boat memorized at every house. I passed this boat hundreds of times on my way to the Musky lounge and Christie's. This actually brought tears to my eyes as I'm in a very similar situation with my father. I'm waiting for the water levels to drop so hopefully I can get his boat on the lift. He is unable to get in it but once the water drops maybe I can find a way to get him in the boat so we can have potentially one last ride. Thanks for sharing Rob. Hugs to you and your family!
Which boat, Prime Time? And yeah, when the boating actually cared about the middle class, it was awesome. Same experience, I memorized where all the cool boats were, and the channel was just a constant boat show, so many Bajas, Checkmates, Hydrostreams, Chapparels, all sorts of stuff used to be fun, fast, and affordable. I've spent the last 8 years at Mercury and I felt like I was screaming into the void when I talked about performance boating becoming more attainable. Very frustrating.The yellow and black Bat Boat is still around btw! Saw him a few days ago lol. Cheers, and be sure to check out some of my sled content if you haven't, I think you'll dig it. Thanks for the comment!
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@ADDvanced Yea, Prime Time. Awesome to hear the bat boat is still going! It's sad all the new boats are slow expensive, wake machines. Nothing like the 80s and 90s. I'm really missing the Yahara lakes. Few years ago, I moved over to the Mississippi side of the state. Great boating besides this year. I actually almost bought your yellow boat, the cee bee 😆. Glad I didn't after seeing all the overheat issues. Been a big fan of your content, including all of your sledding stuff too. Keep up the good content brother!
I just happen to see your video on my feed. What a very classy and touching tribute to your dad. To be able to push through a project during such a difficult time, is the ultimate tribute. Well done
Thanks Mal, appreciate it!
the pain in your voice through out this video shows how much this project ment to you... sorry to hear your dad wont be able to ride his boat one last time... but he'll be there watching over you, making memories like he made with you all those years ago
Yeah, it was rough. Appreciate the comment, life is short.
Looking good and listening to that motor brought back so many memories. Your family is so beautiful. I'm going to wipe my face now and bless your family. So sweet!
Thanks Mike, it sounds pretty excellent. I've been using it all summer and she hits around 46mph with a beat up aluminum prop. I remember when he first got it, it would hit 51ish.
Rob you did your father proud. I lost my father 21 years ago to lung cancer and had the privilege of taking care of him the last 13 months. You seem very talented and a wonderful son and a sweet wife helping you. Good job to you both. You also did a great job on the video 🙏❤️
Thank you Peter; taking care of him was really hard but we were lucky to have freetime to do so. Appreciate the kind words, it means a lot.
Hi from Australia. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Time does heal but only diminishes the hurt. Just remember all the good times. Cheers mate.
˙plɹoʍ ǝɥʇ ɟo ǝpᴉs ɹǝɥʇo ǝɥʇ ɯoɹɟ ʇɹoddns ǝɥʇ ǝʇɐᴉɔǝɹddɐ I 'ʇuǝɯɯoɔ ɹnoʎ ɹoɟ sʞuɐɥʇ
Rob, typically not one to comment on a RUclips video but I felt the need to say something after following along on your adventures for a few years and now seeing this. The zeal with which you approach life is a testament to the lessons your father taught you. Thinking of you.
Thanks. Zeal feels a bit less lately. Need to get my groove back.
Looks like you learned a lot growing up with your Dad. He will have been pleased with your efforts. Nice movie, and as you said, create memories and pass it on.
Thanks man.
So sorry for your loss my brother from another mother. He's OK now, watersking and having a blast. He will always have seat waiting for ya.😢😢😢😢❤❤😇😇
Oh man, you should see his obituary photo, it's him waterskiing in front of the capital with a cigarette and no life jacket, I think he was 77 years old? haha
Tough old bird, he raised a great son and man ,his job was complete . OK dude he's not gone ,just out of sight.
This brought tears to my eyes. My dad passed away from cancer Dec. 22, 2002. Watching this video made me think of my younger years as a kid in the 80's when my dad had a boat and took me and my brother out on Lake Michigan for boat rides and fishing. God bless you and your family my friend.
Thanks for the comment, man. Boating in the 80s was glorious, when the working class could actually afford cool boats. Now it's all pontoons and boring slow things that cost 60k+. Cheers and get out on the water!
@ADDvanced You ain't lying brotha! I want a boat myself but damn are they expensive. And I don't really care for slow boring pontoons.
Wow. What a wonderful tribute to your Dad! You know, you will have that boat as a special reminder of him. The Special Olympics athletes oath goes, " Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt" . You certainly did that! My bet is that your Dad loved and appreciated what you were doing. Take care!
Thanks for the support, I appreciate it. I shared updates with him every night before he went to bed, and we troubleshooted... troubleshot? a lot of things together during this build. Cheers!
Awe glad that the algorithm brought this video into my life….I lost my dad a couple years back nd wish I had one last ride with him…wishing you all the best
Thanks and sorry for your loss as well. If you're new here check out some of the other content if you liked this one. Too much fun.
Very sorry for the loss of your father / father in law Rob and Sarah. I'm sure he is very proud of the work you both did to get his old boat running. Whether he got physically in the boat or not for the last ride, I'm sure he was with you. I lost my dad 20 yrs ago next January and I still think about him often. Prayers lifted for you and your family and work through this difficult time.
Thanks Bob, I appreciate it.
Rob, You are a great son. I see the man you are and know a lot prob came from your father. I bet he is very proud of you. Mission accomplished. Keep up your hard work and outlook and you will be rewarded. Love you and Sarah and your content. May your dad rest in peace and may you find solace in your fond memories of your father and family.
Thanks, he was supportive my entire life, and one of my best friends. I'm lucky to have had the time to spend with him near the end, and keep him out of the hospital.
There is no doubt that your dad was with you on the water when you took the boat out...Your a good man for what you did and I am sure what you will do in the future. Sounds like you had a great teacher.
Thanks John, appreciate the comment. He taught me a lot about things, miss him a lot. Cheers!
I've had the start this comment at least five times because I start crying so hard that I can't talk and I don't type I use voice recognition. Your dad may not have got to ride in that boat but he was there, just seeing that boat done he imagined it on the water again I truly wish he would have got to ride in it but you did a wonderful job. My brother passed away in January and the strange thing is he had a Sea Ray just like this boat identical to this boat (Red and White) and then the after that boat he bought a Chaparral Villain lll and I happen to be watching an episode of the sopranos and Tony soprano was using a Chaparral Villain lll with the same color scheme as my brother's boat, this happened in the same day, I saw your video and then the video with the Chaparral Villain. You did wonderful thing I hope you enjoy that Sea Ray for a long time.
Thanks man, I'm glad the video meant something to me. Funny about the boat coincidences; one of the strangest coincidences in my life involves my dad. My dad was an electrical engineer/designer at a company started called Nicolet Instruments that produced the world's first digital oscilliscope, back in 1960s. Here's the crazy part: ~50 years later, I had moved to a different city to go to college for industrial design (design of anything mass produced, tools, medical stuff, boats, cars, etc), and was in the shop building stuff, waiting for a thermoformer to heat up to make some prototypes, and I was bored, so I started looking through old cabinets. A lot of the tools we had in the shop were old AF, donated from other companies that upgraded to newer machines, and sometimes they were bolted onto random cabinets filled with random garbage. So I decided to dig through one of them, and I find... a 8.5x11, full color, beautiful studio shot of a Nicolet oscilloscope, mounted to hardboard. This wasn't a snapshot, this was a professional photo that must have been made for marketing reasons; it had a red 'fill light' illuminating the side dramatically, with a spot on the upper part showing off all the machined metal. I called my dad and and told him what model it was.... "Yup, I designed that".
What are the odds.... that going to school for design, I would find a beautiful studio shot example of what my dad designed, mounted on hardboard, in a random cabinet 50 years after he designed it? It's one of the weirdest things that has ever happened to me.
So very sorry for your loss. Your father was a great man as evidenced by your love for him. May his words of wisdom guide us all.
Thanks for the comment, I appreciates you
I’m really sorry to hear about your dad, I lost mine 8 years ago and he was my best friend. Even at 37 I want to cry daily because I miss him so much, but I still have his boat that I grew up on. The good news is it’s a solid hull and engine I plan on restoring. I never really got to say goodbye or see him before he passed because I was in the Navy, so I say it every time I’m on the water. He gave me a life and an addiction to water and boats I’ll never forget.
Must have been a cool guy. Now pitter patter! Check out the rest of my channel for boat repair stuff. And car stuff. And snowmobiles. And some off grid land. idfk
watched the whole video, sorry for your loss. my dad passed away in may of 1999, we grew up on the water fishing, sooo..i know how you feel. great work on the boat, enjoy it, because that boat will always be with you and your dad.
To be honest, I'm not even sure if I'm keeping this one. I have 7 boats. End of the day, any boat reminds me of my dad, except nasty ass pontoons, which we both despise :P
@@ADDvanced that big one you and your wife walked into at your yard ?, that was very nice !!. whatever you do ?..do not get rid of all of them, you will regret it for the rest of your life. your dad is gone, but the memories should always stay with you, and the boat is what keeps you and your dad close.
Yeah, I want to get Prime Time on the water this season
That was a very touching video. I felt your sincere heartfelt love for your dad. I am 76 years old so I feel how blessed your dad felt those final days that you put your heart and soul into getting the boat restored back for him that last time. But in the end he had his last ride. God Bless Your Dad and your family. Brought tears to my eyes. I am new subscriber after watching this video.
Thanks Charlie, appreciate you leaving a comment for me. It was equally both good and bad, and I am glad we were here to take care of him. Everything is temporary, have fun while you can. If you're new around here, we have a lot of boat builds in progress, but also a lot of cars, snowmobiles, and some off grid land where we turn a school bus into a ski lodge. Cheers man!
This is a sad story, but also a very happy one. It reminds me a lot of my Dad and our life on the water. Thank you. May your Dad rest in peace.
Good way of putting it. Super hard, but grateful I was here for him.
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Sorry for your loss. You did good, unfortunately weather doesn't care. Wishing you and your family all the best in a most difficult time.
Nature can be a real B sometimes. Thanks Dave
Virtual hugs from us up in Vancouver, BC, Canada eh? I didnt get to see my dad before his cancer operation took him. For my father in law, I wanted to take him to the local Flying club and see if they would let him go up with one of the pilots but by then he couldnt walk...sometimes that tide can swamp us and push us away but knowing we all will be gone one day, seize the day I say if at all possible, dont add to the drama out there, live and love. Such is life eh? Glad he got to at least see it, nice tribute on his last boat excursion~
Thank you Steve, appreciate the comment and support. Time is limited, everything is temporary, make the most of it. Pitter patter!
So sorry to hear bout your dad and I'm sorry you couldn't get in the last ride. But in a sense he did I'm sure he's proud of you great job great video and God bless ty
Rob, thanks for sharing your Dad's story. Things don't always work out the way you plan, but all you can do is your best. My wife and I were out on the boat this afternoon. A song came on the radio "rock the boat" and I was immediately transported back in time, sitting with my Dad (passed 15yrs ago) fishing on his 14' wooden boat. Nice memories are the ones that last... Be well.
You're welcome, I am glad you enjoyed it. It was pretty rough. I have definitely been playing some music my dad played on Prime Time recently. Good vibes.
Sorry to hear he didn't get his last ride.
But you are an awesome son... no question he was proud of you.
All the best, enjoy that boat in memory of him.
Thanks man, appreciate the comment.
Damn man I was just wondering why no videos in such a long time now I know. Worn the same shoes you have with my Mom passing unexpectedly totally caught off guard. Life’s crappy time to experience that loss when things are going so right. Pet or human loss…it just sucks. Live long live happy! Keep at it!!!! Love the videos. Sorry for your loss!
Yeah. To be honest life has been throwing me a lot of Ls lately. I have a lot of videos already done and uploaded and ready to post, but I wanted to put this one out first to help explain. More videos soon, thanks for the comment, Steve!
@@ADDvanced 👍🏻✌🏻🥃, btw on a different note my wife said Sarah had an engagement ring or wedding ring on in this video, I didn’t catch it. 👊🏻🤙🏻💪🏻things will get better!
Bro, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I am glad that you were able to give your dad the most exciting time of his life one more time on this planet. My heart goes out to you and your little family. I lost my mom five months ago during this winter I know how it feels brother.❤
I'm sorry for your loss as well, Travis. Appreciate the comment. It has been tough.
What a beautiful tribute to your father, he would be proud of the new life given to the sea ray. Lost my father to cancer 2/28/2015, and felt this video in so many ways. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, I know it was not easy to relive some of those moments.
Oddly, editing this helped me distill some of my feelings into something more tangible, but I still feel lost. Cheers.
You were a good son and he was a great Dad. I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved watching the video but it did bring me to tears.
Appreciate the comment, thank you. I'm already almost done with the yellow boat.
Sorry about your dad buddy, my deepest condolences to you and your family. It’s great to have you back, we missed you up here in Canada. Take care 😎🇨🇦
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it. Pitter Patter!
I drug my kids to the lake all the time...when they loved it when they were little, and when they got older, and didn't appreciate it as much...still have the boat, I hope someday they feel this way, this video made me tear up for sure, sorry for your loss, your Dad was loved, and that meant all the world to him for sure
I don't know if it's legal to drug your kids while they're at a lake :P Do they waterski? Man every kid I knew that grew up waterskiing loves boats. Have a good one, Scott, and thank you for the kind words
What an absolutely warm, heartfelt and proper tribute. So will done. Thank you for sharing it with us. I am so sorry for your loss, but I know your Dad is smiling down on you and the man you are. Cheers Mate!
Thank you for the kind words. It was an experience that was really hard, but I am glad I had. Miss him a lot. I know I'll think about him often as I keep building shitbox boats.
Great video, thanks for sharing and I am very sorry about the loss of your dad. First thing I did after watching was called my pops who is 85 and had a great conversation. You reminded how important it is to take the time to communicate with those we love and not allow the little things in life to get in the way of that.
Thank you KBrown, and I'm glad you called him up. Everything is so temporary. Make the most of it.
God speed pops, Sarah you are a woman among women, helping out with this. Bravo!
Thanks, she makes a lot of things possible. She changed the waterpump impeller on the yellow boat today.
I don't know who you are or anything about the channel but I gotta give you mad props man. Y'all did an amazing job with what little time and resources you had and as you mentioned I'm such dads proud of y'all. May he surf the waters happily. Sorry for ur loss.. 🙏🏼. Hello from Naples FL.
Thanks for the words, Nathan- I appreciate it a lot. You should probably check out the SST build we did, if you think this was a good job. I can't wait to drive that thing; I am shooting for 90mph
Your video made me cry. Sorry for your loss dude.
I'm sorry, I think? Thank you for the words. Everything is temporary.
What a beautiful story. I’m so sorry dad didn’t get his last ride while he was still on this earth.
Thank you Brad. It's okay. He knew I made it. And I was there for him the whole way. Life doesn't work out the way you want but it works out most of the time. Have a good one!
My dad is in late stage alzheimer's, the long goodbye.....we spent as much time together as possible before he no longer could. He is still with us but no longer able to walk. Sorry to hear about your dad. 🙏
Man... I am so sorry. I went through that with my grandma, and it was the absolute worst thing I could imagine, and my greatest fear in life (getting it). I hope you get moments of clarity where you still recognize him. Good vibes, cheers!
Rob. This was a hard one to watch. My father passed away on May 20th, 2024. This all hit home. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Michael. I'm sorry for your loss. Everything is temporary, do something cool today that would make your dad happy.
Sorry for your loss. Awesome video and a great memorial to your dad.
Thank you. It was a lot.
Your video touched my ❤️ heart.
I too lost my dad before he could ride in his boat with me again.
I recently, after 6 years, took his boat fishing on his favorite lake in Canada. Unfortunately I forgot his ashes 😢
It was also the 1st trip for my 90 bronco.
I feel like he was with me the entire trip, and on the lake.
He also taught me everything I know and wouldn't be able to what I can now if I hadn't been his shadow.
Being a dad is a gift, and our dad's were the best gift ever given.
In memory of our fathers ❤
Awesome story, Jubemarsh! First trip for the tow rig too is a wild, sounds epic. Forgetting the ashes is just an excuse to do another trip like that. Be sure to check out the other builds if you haven't seen them yet. Cheers man, everything is temporary.
@ADDvanced thank you brother, and you're right 🤙
This is an amazing vid. Probably one of the best videos I have ever seen on the Toob. And I am a longtime Toober, and kind of even obsessed with it. And yeah - this vid is that good. Inspirational and a lot of fun, at the same time. I love anything boats and motors. So there's that aspect. And you did an amazing job. But the tribute aspect of this vid is great, and I know your Dad was, and is proud of you. You've got great skillz! Oh - and yeah - you've got yourself one heck of a boat there. There's a reason Sea Ray has the rep they do - and same with Murcruiser. That Alpha 1 (or 1B or whatever that is LOL) is a Dawg! Awesome boat, and once you really finish it with some more cutting and buffing.... will be amazing! Awesome awesome video, Brother. Subbed. Our souls are similar.... the water is where my soul is at its peak. For sure. I get you.
Your words mean a lot; this was a very hard video to make, so I'm glad it's connecting with you. Yeah, I think the chevy 350 + alpha is such a good combo, and after noticing what's in all 3 of my dad's boats, he definitely had a type. I cut and buffed it again since the video, so it's even shinier now. Be sure to check out the sleekcraft builds, and the Ceebee, and the hydro. :P
@@ADDvanced Will do for sure. I grew up with all this stuff. Grandpa worked for Johnson Motors / OMC for 40 years. I'm a child of the Chesapeake Bay, and all kinds of Lakes, Rivers and Sounds! I'm like you. I'm at peace out on the water. I'll be checking you out. I hope your sadness turns to happiness... soon !
@@jimmyz2098 Thanks Jimmy! I'm about to water test the yellow boat later today, wish me luck!
Sorry for your loss. And your amazing for trying to make his late days the best for him.
It was a lot but real shoutout goes to Sarah, she kept him alive. Cannot say enough about her medical abilities.
Wonderful story! Your mechanical skills and ingenuity are amazing too!
Thank you, and all repairs jobs are easy if you break them down into small enough parts. I believe in you!
Very touching video and a great tribute to your dad. he had to be so happy and proud for what you did for him . Enjoy the memories as he is smiling with you from above.
Thanks Circe, appreciate the comment. It's been hard.
Some of my best memories of growing up was working with my dad on the boat I remember changing the bellows on our mercury i/o with my dad . God bless your dad his memories are very much alive by you doing this restoration. Great video ! Such a great tribute to your dad I teared up 🙏🙏🛐🛐to your dad and always keep the dogs in your life unconditional love in its purest form !
ha, was there swearing involved? I've done bellows on a few boats now and they're always just annoying. Not impossible, just annoying. Thanks for the comment, I appreciate you!
Wow, that was an inspiring story, but at the same time, so so sad. Thanks for sharing those messages at the end. You are a great and compassionate family. May your dad rest in peace.
Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate your comment. I'm posting another restoration video this Sunday; another one of my dad's boats, and it's going to be a great story. Cheers!
Amazing job. Was in the same situation. I didn’t get him on my boat but I got my buddy to take him on his for accessibility reasons.
Thank you Adam. Good job on getting him on the water. Cheers man
Its a pleasure to watch you two work together...she says what she means she do!
She's a beast!
I am watching your video full of emotions. Like you, water & boating was my life. It fell to the wayside 21 yrs ago when we lost our 15yr old son. My wife, daughter & I spent the last 3.5 yrs also caring for my FIL that was bedridden. He needed 24/7 care. I can't imagine restoring a boat (they are so different than cars) while trying to care for a parent in their final days. I have a 19'9" VIP fish and ski with a 5.0L Ford V8 that is probably going to need much of the same work you did on the motor and outdrive. I'm not looking forward to it at all. I do however want to get it up and running again and on the water. My soul needs this. I was happy to see you take the boat out for a ride with family and friends and send your dad's ashes into the water where he invested so much of his life to bring his family along. Your video was very touching and worth every minute of viewing time. Sarah's involvement along with providing your dad with so much care was astounding. You married a rock star too. Keep her happy for all your days, she is worth it. May you both be granted decades of joy, happiness, and blessings.
Hey Micheal, appreciate you taking the time to leave such an awesome comment. I'm so sorry for your loss, I can't even imagine. I grew up on the water, and my dad and I traveled to boat races around the country throughout my childhood, so many awesome memories. Caring for someone for 3.5 years must have been exhausting, I was spent and it was about 2 months. Outdrives aren't so bad if you have a helper, and it sounds like you have a very supportive family. Cheers man!
Wow...
My Dad had a 92 Fleetwood Braughm Cadillac ( tan ) & i restored his boat too.
However, he passed before i could fix it...glad U did your boat on time.
I mean, sort of.
@ADDvanced a 1963 Lone Star Medallion. I paired w a 1983 90hp merc that I Modified the carbs & now dyno @ 107hp. I would love to share pics of if could.
@@deanmcgee881 that's awesome! Post a video of it ripping! I'll check it out
Rob, Your video has touched me. Watching this reminds me of my Granddad. He passed on my birthday 22 years ago and my childhood and teen years were spent with him on the water, in the woods, and anywhere else life took us. Thank you for sharing your journey to honor your dad and to give him a last ride. I pray for you and your family to have peace and comfort in the days to come.
Thanks Ben! Not a great birthday present, sorry for your loss. I'm glad it meant something to you. It's been hard but I am staying busy; def check out the video I'm releasing tomorrow morning. I just finished boat #2! Cheers
I’m sorry you lost your dad, but that mad dash to get his boat fixed extended your time together as I’m sure he fought to see it come back to life. And you got to have that part of him in the boat live on. Good work man, enjoy it!
Thank you, I appreciates you
This video made it's way to me somehow through the RUclips algorithm. What a great gesture to get the boat going so your Dad could see one final happy accomplishment before he passed. The final scenes and text were beautiful. RIP to your Dad.
Thanks Christopher! I had the video mostly done except for the end, for almost a month. I wasn't sure how to end it, because there's a million emotions and a million things to say, so I'm glad you appreciated it! Cheers
What a great story Im sure your Dad was so proud to have a son like you !
Thank you, I was lucky to know him
Good Bless you and your family man. Your pops must have been an good dude, because you and your family I can tell are good. You have good heads on your shoulders shoulders... Much respect man.
Thanks man, appreciate the kind words, he was a great guy.
What an amazing story. My heart goes out to you and your wife. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks Harley, appreciate it!
Incredible you did great Rob and Sarah . It was a year in June that I tried the same but my dad needed a lot . I had planned on getting his 24 foot pontoon out and do the same. It had been sitting for two years . I got cleaned and he just smiled. Thanks for such a touching story .
Appreciate the comment, Walker, and good on ya for doing the same for your pa. Have a good weekend!
Rob you did an outstanding job on the SeaRay, and your Dad was SO proud of you! It took me back to a job I did about 10 years ago... same steps. Remember, he was not just proud about the boat. YOU were his greatest work, his masterpiece. I know I'd be beaming with joy over your skill set he helped form in you. Now YOU get to pass it along. ;)
That comment meant a lot man. We were very close. I miss him terribly. But yeah, sharing knowledge and having fun is what this channel is all about; the only goal I had when starting it was to show people that even seemingly impossible tasks are easy if you break them down into small enough steps; progress every day for many days and you can get almost anything done. I wish more people would think like this, and spend less on new depreciating things that aren't as good as old ones. Especially boats.
I'm glad you have happy Memories of your father. also good job on bringing this boat back to life.
Thanks Mark, he was a great guy
I’m sure he was very happy to see one of the boats get a new lease of life knowing the next generation will enjoy time on the water as much as he did with you. It was my dad’s 7th anniversary on the 6th July, we buried him on my birthday, the 8th. It’s always tough. He gave us a childhood on the water and it was the best gift he ever gave us.
Funny how a lot of the best memories I have are on the water. Boats are awesome. :)