As long as you are enjoying what you're doing, I would not call it a mistake to have purchased the boat. I suppose there are trade offs but you certainly seem to have the talent to do the work you're doing on it. It's an education to me just watching!
I saw your IG page 👍🏼 I’ve done a lot of work over the last three years and I’ve filmed most of it. I’ll be pumping out the videos over the next few months.
Awesome idea to fiberglass the two pieces together, I bet it looked a lot older with all them screws running forward and aft. I really like your vision too. Good luck to y'all. Joe
You have my respect my friend, you are doing awesome work. I lived on a 34 Silverton for a few years, and may get into a 37 like this one day. They are a great value for the buck, lots of room. They do well out on the sea with their heavy front flare. It's a pretty darn tough sea boat. May not be a Bertram, but these are surprisingly tough sea boats. I really enjoyed this video. Great job.
Awesome! I would like to live on it eventually one day. If I was single would be living on it for sure...haha. I am actually taking most of November off to paint the entire outside. Keep an eye on new videos soon. I agree they are great boats for the money. I did a lot of searching before I bought this and the layout was a lot better than far more expensive boats. I only wish it had diesel instead of the gas engines.
@@BackyardBoatworks. Diesels are great, until it's time to overhaul (expensive)!! Big block Chevys are cheap to overhaul, not so with diesels. The diesels become a self fulfilling prophecy in the sense that they are waaaaay heavier, and with a heavier boat, you need more power. 8V92s weigh 4200lbs each, 6V92s around 3500 each I think. BBC is 750 fully dressed. It's easy to think diesel is awesome and gas is crap, but there are advantages to gas in a boat this size. Believe me, an overhaul bill on a diesel will shock you. Advantages and disadvantages. I will watch your channel for more updates. Great work!
I totally agree. I couldn’t afford diesels which is why I ended up with this boat. I just get nervous about gas fumes but I’m making sure I have enough safety systems installed. The boat has never been over 10knots since I’ve owned it and it actually gets really good fuel economy when you baby it.
@@BackyardBoatworks. I used to run charter boats in Detroit years ago. I've never known anyone, who knew anyone, that had a bilge explosion from fumes....doesn't happen. Incredibly rare, like a leaking fuel line. Aside of that, never happens. Run your bilge blower for 2 min before starting and you are golden, believe me. Nothing to worry about.
@@BackyardBoatworks Since I was a hot rodder for years, I can tell you adding 75HP to those motors would be so easy, then reprop to pick up 3 knots cruise. Now with 22-23kt cruise you are close to diesel cruise, with a fraction of the weight, and minimal cash outlay. In a boat that size (not big), those BBCs can be awesome if tweaked right.
Did you used to have another channel & videos of your Silverton project? I kinda remember seeing some of them. I’m restoring a 1978 38’ Magnum Marine Sportfish in Chicago. Plan is to mount triples on a bracket too. You have the right idea! Outboards is the way to go. I used to do canvas in Fort Lauderdale & miss the area.
IG follower- looking forward to seeing more of this! LOT of work there wow. I suggested a dust collector for your shop. Think you may want one for this too!
@@BackyardBoatworks in one of your videos, you mentioned costs of renting a slip for your boat being around 1500 or 1600 a month. Im on the Mississippi gulfcoast, with all the casinos...and i have a 60 ft Hatteras enclosed bridge convertible...and i pay just under 700 dollars a month. I was born and raised in Miami...moved here after Hurricane Andrew. I love it here. Our water is not as pretty as where you are, but there are many things that make up for that. When you get ready to retire...you may want to come check us out. Its a wonderful life.
I have a 84, 34’ Silverton for sale if anyone is interested. She’s nice, lots of extras included. New simrad electronics with radar and sound system. South Carolina
I did some more work to it last summer but I haven't touched it in several months and I haven't filmed any of it. My business really got in the way of working on this project. I am not sure what the future plans are. I might sell it.
What is it with RUclips makers who greet viewers with "What's up?" In Oz such a question elicits responses like "What, why is anything up - there's nothing wrong?" Why not a "Hi Y'all" or a "G'day". They mean something, they are a greeting. "What's up" means nothing.
dude, you bought the wrong boat. you should have thought it thru from the beggining and bought someithing much smaller since its not best for you to live in a boat. you should have bought a weekender 25 to 30 or even smaller and NOT demolished the interior. With 21K you could have bought a good running single engine outboard that was turn key. you should have just flipped this boat instead of demoing it. now you have a huge project that you wont likely finish and wont be used regulary anyway. get a smaller boat.
It’s not best to live in a boat ?? Says who ? Haha. I have five boats “dude”. This is a long term project to use when I’m retired. I did think it through and bought the best layout 37 in this price range.
excellent work ,cant image doing that much cosmetic work after paying 21 grand, think it would have made more sense to just look for one that suited your needs , you say you dont have much money in it, but I respectfully disagree, Im sure it will look good when your done, your doing things that are changing the entire boat,, seems your in the fiberglass business, otherwise your work would have cost thousands and thousands,, just wondering why you would buy a boat that your literally ripping apart ? side note, if your a super picky guy as you stated,, buying that boat , or any boat is a mistake ,,, just saying,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Haha. 20k for a 37 foot boat that is mechanically sound is cheap as fuck. Thanks for the input but we all make our own decisions. I do fiberglass work for a living and I’m building the boat I want. Cheers
@@BackyardBoatworks guess I live in a different world, I buy and sell boats all the time , and I Must be getting boats at a give away price if you think that's cheap, anyway , not my business have fun with your boat
@@BackyardBoatworks no need to be disrespectful genius, you post on a public forum for all to see and respond and then you have thin skin, well, here's an idea if you cant take it ,DONT POST
As long as you are enjoying what you're doing, I would not call it a mistake to have purchased the boat. I suppose there are trade offs but you certainly seem to have the talent to do the work you're doing on it. It's an education to me just watching!
Thanks. More videos on this project coming soon
looks like your doing a really good job so far, it's amazing how much the silverton looks like a carver.
I’m restoring a 1968 Hatteras 34 from the stringers up. A very daunting task, but well worth it!
Yes it is!
I have a 40ft aft cabin Silverton with twin diesels that we are doing an extensive refit as well.. cant wait to see more on this project!
I saw your IG page 👍🏼 I’ve done a lot of work over the last three years and I’ve filmed most of it. I’ll be pumping out the videos over the next few months.
@@BackyardBoatworks what has happened to this project?
Excellent fiberglass work
Holy smoke, that is a big undertaking! But your fiberglass skills are just incredible.
Looking forward to watching this to its completion.
Awesome idea to fiberglass the two pieces together, I bet it looked a lot older with all them screws running forward and aft. I really like your vision too.
Good luck to y'all.
Joe
Yeah the screws were terrible. Thanks
What a junk
this is exactly what i want to do...this guy is a legend. fearless
You have my respect my friend, you are doing awesome work. I lived on a 34 Silverton for a few years, and may get into a 37 like this one day. They are a great value for the buck, lots of room. They do well out on the sea with their heavy front flare. It's a pretty darn tough sea boat. May not be a Bertram, but these are surprisingly tough sea boats. I really enjoyed this video. Great job.
Awesome! I would like to live on it eventually one day. If I was single would be living on it for sure...haha. I am actually taking most of November off to paint the entire outside. Keep an eye on new videos soon. I agree they are great boats for the money. I did a lot of searching before I bought this and the layout was a lot better than far more expensive boats. I only wish it had diesel instead of the gas engines.
@@BackyardBoatworks. Diesels are great, until it's time to overhaul (expensive)!! Big block Chevys are cheap to overhaul, not so with diesels. The diesels become a self fulfilling prophecy in the sense that they are waaaaay heavier, and with a heavier boat, you need more power. 8V92s weigh 4200lbs each, 6V92s around 3500 each I think. BBC is 750 fully dressed. It's easy to think diesel is awesome and gas is crap, but there are advantages to gas in a boat this size. Believe me, an overhaul bill on a diesel will shock you. Advantages and disadvantages. I will watch your channel for more updates. Great work!
I totally agree. I couldn’t afford diesels which is why I ended up with this boat. I just get nervous about gas fumes but I’m making sure I have enough safety systems installed.
The boat has never been over 10knots since I’ve owned it and it actually gets really good fuel economy when you baby it.
@@BackyardBoatworks. I used to run charter boats in Detroit years ago. I've never known anyone, who knew anyone, that had a bilge explosion from fumes....doesn't happen. Incredibly rare, like a leaking fuel line. Aside of that, never happens. Run your bilge blower for 2 min before starting and you are golden, believe me. Nothing to worry about.
@@BackyardBoatworks Since I was a hot rodder for years, I can tell you adding 75HP to those motors would be so easy, then reprop to pick up 3 knots cruise. Now with 22-23kt cruise you are close to diesel cruise, with a fraction of the weight, and minimal cash outlay. In a boat that size (not big), those BBCs can be awesome if tweaked right.
Tubs like that are everywhere in FL. They just about give them away
Yup. No one wants an old boat except dumbasses like me.
@@BackyardBoatworks I prefer old boats that someone already did all the work on
I just discovered the channel. Great stuff. Thank you.
Thanks👍🏼
The dude who sold you that boat won the lottery. But it makes good content and Love your videos 😃
Lol. Show me a full working, non sunk, full glass hulled 37’ boat for under 20k… I’ll wait.
@@BackyardBoatworks what did you pay?
Did you used to have another channel & videos of your Silverton project? I kinda remember seeing some of them. I’m restoring a 1978 38’ Magnum Marine Sportfish in Chicago. Plan is to mount triples on a bracket too. You have the right idea! Outboards is the way to go. I used to do canvas in Fort Lauderdale & miss the area.
Yes I posted some videos on my other page Petrol Burn Garage but it was over a year ago.
IG follower- looking forward to seeing more of this! LOT of work there wow. I suggested a dust collector for your shop. Think you may want one for this too!
This boat is coming out of the water soon.
I like your work and your videos. I just read some comments other people have left and i cant believe how rude they were.
Haha. That’s YOuTube. 😀
@@BackyardBoatworks in one of your videos, you mentioned costs of renting a slip for your boat being around 1500 or 1600 a month. Im on the Mississippi gulfcoast, with all the casinos...and i have a 60 ft Hatteras enclosed bridge convertible...and i pay just under 700 dollars a month. I was born and raised in Miami...moved here after Hurricane Andrew. I love it here. Our water is not as pretty as where you are, but there are many things that make up for that. When you get ready to retire...you may want to come check us out. Its a wonderful life.
I have a 84, 34’ Silverton for sale if anyone is interested. She’s nice, lots of extras included. New simrad electronics with radar and sound system. South Carolina
Great hulls.
That's always gonna be a big YES. Buying any boat is a mistake but in life we learn to live with our mistakes and make the best of them.
Your comments are strange. If you think owning boats is a bad idea then you’re on then wrong page.
This will be incredible 🤙🏼🙌
Thanks
Big costs hard work
Im thinking of doing this now
Lol. Don’t
@@BackyardBoatworks lol damn get it always fixed up you say?
Yes. Save your money and buy one that doesn’t need work. I have over 4 years into this project.
@@BackyardBoatworks wow this must be my wake up call lol thank you brother
Looks alot like the SS Minnow; good looking boat though
Lol. Jokes
@BackyardBoatWorks what has happened to this project?
I did some more work to it last summer but I haven't touched it in several months and I haven't filmed any of it. My business really got in the way of working on this project. I am not sure what the future plans are. I might sell it.
Gas inboards are of no safety issue...
Sure. Assuming no fuel leaks
What is it with RUclips makers who greet viewers with "What's up?" In Oz such a question elicits responses like "What, why is anything up - there's nothing wrong?" Why not a "Hi Y'all" or a "G'day". They mean something, they are a greeting. "What's up" means nothing.
What is it with comments that are useless? Make your own videos and you can greet people however you want.
You’re very talented but older boats are not worth investing that amount of time and money as it does not appreciate in value unlike real estate.
What are you filming with mate?
I filmed this with my Sony A6300 with 16mm lens
So how exactly big is this boat?
Never mind, just heard u say 37’
dude, you bought the wrong boat. you should have thought it thru from the beggining and bought someithing much smaller since its not best for you to live in a boat. you should have bought a weekender 25 to 30 or even smaller and NOT demolished the interior. With 21K you could have bought a good running single engine outboard that was turn key. you should have just flipped this boat instead of demoing it. now you have a huge project that you wont likely finish and wont be used regulary anyway. get a smaller boat.
It’s not best to live in a boat ?? Says who ?
Haha. I have five boats “dude”. This is a long term project to use when I’m retired. I did think it through and bought the best layout 37 in this price range.
You need money.
Who doesn’t.
excellent work ,cant image doing that much cosmetic work after paying 21 grand, think it would have made more sense to just look for one that suited your needs , you say you dont have much money in it, but I respectfully disagree, Im sure it will look good when your done, your doing things that are changing the entire boat,, seems your in the fiberglass business, otherwise your work would have cost thousands and thousands,, just wondering why you would buy a boat that your literally ripping apart ? side note, if your a super picky guy as you stated,, buying that boat , or any boat is a mistake ,,, just saying,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Haha. 20k for a 37 foot boat that is mechanically sound is cheap as fuck. Thanks for the input but we all make our own decisions. I do fiberglass work for a living and I’m building the boat I want. Cheers
@@BackyardBoatworks guess I live in a different world, I buy and sell boats all the time , and I Must be getting boats at a give away price if you think that's cheap, anyway , not my business have fun with your boat
You’re the smart one.
@@BackyardBoatworks no need to be disrespectful genius, you post on a public forum for all to see and respond and then you have thin skin, well, here's an idea if you cant take it ,DONT POST
Just because I’m on a public forum doesn’t mean I won’t tell you to fuck off.