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Plus the RUclips channel finances what you are most passionate about, fishing/boating, hunting, cooking, traveling and spending time with your boys! Not a bad trade off considering the majority of us has to work anyway (So do what you love in front of a camera)
I have purchased 2 used boats in my life, both were a nightmare from start to end. I now have my 2nd new bay boat from a company that builds quality boats and stand behind their product, first one had one minor issue and the company was on it as soon as I made them aware of the problem. New boats are expensive but built by a company with excellent customer service and warranty, plus 6 year engine warranty with me in control of service intervals and using 100% non-ethanol fuel, it's a piece of mind.
I also just started my own RUclips channel called southern yankee. I have watched your channel for years now. I appreciate the honesty!! The breakdown of what RUclips pays was also great to hear. I appreciate it and wish you many years of success!!
Wow similar situation with me. I bought a Contender that had a "Fresh Re-Do" and like you EVERYTHING the previous owner did went bad, wiring, plumbing and he even had the tanks done and guess what the tanks only 18 months old went bad, same issue they used Great Stuff foam and non-fuel rated teflon tape on the connections. Just like you I paid a visit to Dustin at TCC to get my tanks done. Piece by pice I have re-done the re-do, wiring, electronics, power, fuel tanks, soft goods, I had cracks in the top, had that welded and powder coated.
Feel your pain Gabe. Had to replace both tanks lifting deck on an older 28 Pursuit. Also dumped $50k in an Everglades 255cc to get it up to snuff. Moral of story, BOAT. T is now $10k.
Most boat owners are so focused on the price of everything, they pressure the mechanic to cut corners. The best maintained boats have an honest mechanic AND an open checkbook.
Gabe i bought a Trailer house for 5 bucks. Had it moved for a 100 dollars and i did all the work myself. which was extensive and i live in it. you should have heard the people laughing hahahaha and now they aren't. So do what you can, and what your heart tells you, and you will always come out on top and the Hell with other people.
A lot of people would have gave up or put it the side, but with hard work and determination, anything can be done. “The first step to success is making your bed in the morning, so no matter how bad the day was, you come home to a made bed”. Forgot who said that, but thank you for all you do with blood sweat and hard work! Prayers to you and the family
You mentioned hunting, fishing and cooking, as a chance of a good YT income. But there one other thing, which makes your (and your brothers) channel worth looking at and that is "family life" - most of all us viewers, wants the whole package, which we only get if we can get an insight in your family life as well as the other things you are doing. Thanks for being a part of your life 😀🇩🇰♥️🇺🇲😎.
Gabe, a job is a job but when you love your job you love life. People have to remember that RUclips is a job when you're doing it right and there is always overhead costs. The downfall with a lot of RUclipsrs is that they do not get to spend time with their family, however, you and Robert managed to do the complete opposite and really love and adore your family and incorporate them into the videos as well as instilling life learning lessons to the children. God bless both of you and your families!
What a great update. Squirrels ate the gas lines and tank on my new 2022 Silverado. Not covered by warranty. It was expensive to repair. Just part of life. Keep up the great content Blugab
New fuel tanks, ouch! My mechanic and i were chatting about older Contender's needing fuel tanks. The problem is the aluminum tanks were not encapsulated with heavy duty coatings. Tank protection has improved in recent years, you should be good.
Thanx for sharing the misery part of boat ownership!! I bought a boat 2 years ago knowing that I was going to strip it down to the bare hull and deck. Replacing fuel tanks, engines, drives all wiring, electronics, etc. but to buy a "turnkey" boat and have all these problems just plain sux! keep your head up! love you videos! CHEERS!
I got the Brooklyn Bedding. The only problem with this type of bed and the 100 day trial, u have to dispose of your 1st mattress yourself, if u exchange for a different mattress.
What a massive disappointment Gabe. Thing is, those 31 Contenders have a history of tank problems. So sorry your turnkey dream boat turned into such an expensive repair. You have the right attitude though. All the money and time spent and you now have a great boat that will last you for years to come.
Bought my 243cc in Stuart when the boat was 9 years old but it failed inspection with the previous buyer same issue and came back on the market. Everglades was cool and replaced it for free because it fell inside their 10 year window. I hear the powder coated aluminum tanks last about 10 years, give or take, depending on conditions. Don't think I would have known this was a thing otherwise because I only had flats boats and skiffs. Sorry to hear, I know is no fun but at least you literally bullet proofed it now. Nothing left to replace. P.S. hook me up with your rewire guy please.
Gabe, thanks for sharing some of the behind the scenes that we don’t think about. You are doing a great job with your channel while being a great Dad too. It is like I told you at the turkey show in Nashville, it is the variety of things you do from the water to the woods to the kitchen to the Family that set you apart. Only you and your brother Robert do so many different things at an expert level! Keep up the great work 😊 Praying for your continued success.
Thanks for letting us know about the boat can't wait to u get it fixed to c what u come up with great job can't wait to see the next looking forward to it
Gabe, thanks for sharing the quality info in this video, not only regarding your boat and cost but the background info on how you and other RUclipsrs make a living. I respect you and all the other folks I follow daily a lot more after what I just learned. You did not need to share that information but you did which is why I love your channel.
Gabe, please understand for some of us you are doing alot more than just giving us something to watch.. I look forward to your videos for a get away and stress relief.. on top of that you have taught me and many others alot of things.. for me it's fishing.. I know hunting very well but I also learned better ways to dress animals from you.. but for fishing you have taught me alot.. I can't express my gratitude enough.. you have encouraged me to be out more in the wild and spend more time with my niece's and nephews and teach them what you have taught me.. so this crazy amount of money, blood, sweat, and tears, you have put into this has done alot for alot of people.. and on top of that seeing you be a great family man and father has taught alot of lessons also.... I am an electrician and I feel I am hard working.. but your can do attitude and endless Go for it outlook pushes us to do even more.... I don't want to sound like a kiss ass fan boy but man.... sometimes it takes another hard working successful man to push us to that next step.... TGBTG and best of luck my man!!
Turmeric capsules and Gabe it relieves inflammation. I lectured using science-based evidence at the university so for me to recommend turmeric defies my usual beliefs. Give it a go. Gabe your videos are fascinating, fishing, hunting, parenting, and cooking. Way to go . Your personal life is just that, personal. The boys are growing beautifully and I tear up sometimes when they are saying grace.
Not that you owe anyone an explanation… but the transparency is certainly appreciated! It seems like the only way to make it really big on RUclips anymore is to buy expensive stuff and destroy it or stage fake pranks. I’m glad you are able to make a wholesome video that is entertaining and still keep it real with the audience. One thing, as I’m sure you know, doing a blog style video showing more of your daily life rather than big trips is generally a hit, and it costs way less! Keep it up amigo!
I feel all of this. I bought a 2005 Glacier Bay 2685 that was surveyed ($1200) and was "Turn Key". Six months and $50k later, new tanks, full repower, new pumps, etc, I'm in the same situation. I'm thankful I'm not very upside down, but I definitely spent more than anticipated.
Sounds like my luck with used boats. I bought new this time, and in the first year I have replaced the starter battery and baitwell pump. BOAT (Break Out Another Thousand) in your case X50...lol. Good luck on your boat once you get it back. Tight lines 🤙 🎣
I know your pain had a 36’ Silverton convertible leaky fuel plumbing and tanks sold it many years ago but yes It was scary having fuel slosh down there.
Yes a good honest opinion from a professional pre purchase is worth its weight in gold. That's the chance you take buying an older boat. I'm in Australia and just bought an Aussie icon, the haines hunter 565l, and even though the boat is sound at the moment, I'll be planning a full rebuild in the next couple of years. Just for peace of mind because the southern ocean is no place for iffy boats. With 10 meter swells and the birth place of 60 knot winds, I ain't taking chances.
I spent 4k for a 27' cc. I then spent 2 1/2 years and 40k stripping it to the skin and completely rebuilding her. Next month my engine goes on and the grouper off Pine Island are already getting nervous!
The skill and knowledge the boat doctor has is awesome!! I freakin love listening and watching a man that knows his craft!! It's what makes the world go round!! Lots of money of course, but cheap work ain't good and good work ain't cheap!! That Contender should last a lifetime now brother, think of it like that....ONLY lol
I've always said that manufacturers should have to install heavier gauged fuel tanks and they should sit them on a thick rubber pad and foam the sides in to hold them in place. If the factory installed the tanks that are being put in now you wouldn't have this issue. Boats take a beating, they're not like a vehicle that has suspension to soak up the majority of the bumps, so things like thin aluminum tanks will either crack or corrode and start getting holes in them especially if saltwater gets to them. I had an aluminum fuel tank in a brand-new boat crack along the seam in less than 2 months, and it was because it was made of thin aluminum and not installed/protected properly. Thank goodness it was under warranty and they allowed me to purchase a better-built tank (thinker) and they credited me the difference. I wasn't about to let them stick the same tank back in there and it last just long enough for the warranty to run out, because that is what would have happened.
This is the first video of yours I've ever watched. That sucks dude. So bad, that you just got another subscriber, I'll watch & like all of them and buy as many items as I can after watching. Your attitude with this nightmare is amazing.
Thanks for fixing your really expensive contender so I can live vicariously through your fishing adventures and cooking and some shooting/hunting and oh yeah Skateboarding in Florida. I should have moved there when I was younger. But Texas is in my blood just like the Salt in the ocean. Keep on having Fun making your videos it comes through. Glad you get to do what you love and with your family as well. Never lose sight of the blessings that God gives you and your family. Thumbs up 👍
Love the videos, been watching for 3 years. Beginner fisherman, beginner hunter. Live in South Africa would love to do this here one day. To enjoy with my son and wife as a living. Dreams....
So why not make the floor as hatches so it there is a problem with the fuel tanks you can open them to inspect most boats here in Australia have hatches to make the job less expensive next time
2008 I can see that once a boat is older than 10 years and if kept outside and in saltwater that kind of stuff goes bad. Livewell hoses get bad and fuel tanks rust if moisture gets to them
Like with all social media, we get to see the highlights and the fun. We don't often get to see the cost. Thanks for being real and open about stuff. This is why I'm a fan. There's no fakery here.
I'm hoping to get another boat soon and too am considering a used boat at my age, 65 years young. I see so many rigs listed as turn key and great shape and they look like they were pulled out of the mud and never washed. They say only 700 hours but it runs like new. I've been around long enough and know enough to say that is BS...Hope you get yours fixed as you want soon!
This happened to my friend. They had a 2007 Young 24' boat they owned since new and decided to repower. Thought it would be about 40k and turned into 90k. Rewire, new electronics, upper station controls, lower station controls, new sea dek, etc. After all was done they went offshore and smelled leaking fuel. Had to remove the tower, cut the deck and order a new fuel tank. It's $140 an hour to take everything out and put it all back. Sometimes a new boat is cheaper in the long run.
Feeling so Sorry for you buddy I own a concrete company in northwest Ohio and believe me breakdowns are a plague on small businesses 😢constantly trying to work on my own equipment just to keep my costs lower heck my one truck is held together with 2x4s lol but it does take a toll on sleep and relaxation just keep at that’s all we can do
I made the mistake of buying a 34’ flybridge cruiser shaft drive single diesel for about $110k Australian. It had a pretty good survey report that cost me about $2200 plus fees to take the boat out of the water and was sold to me as advertised in truly first class condition. I spent around $30k plus many hours of my time in the next 12 months before I could sell it with a clear conscience. I expected to spend some money on a 14 year old boat but it was never ending until the day I sold it. Just about everything that could go wrong did. Bought a new smaller sedan type with an outboard (795 Merry Fisher series 2 new). No more stress or worry and a good warranty on the boat and motor and the after sales service has been great.
Thanks for your honesty. Look at it this way. You now have basically a new boat for much less than new. And maybe even built back better with better components.
Glad you fixed the boat don't want to see the wife and kids blown up oh and thanks for the guy took trash out doors I like his show just like I like yours and your wife 👍👍👍🇺🇸💪✌️♥️🙏
Brother that sounds like almost every truck, car, boat I’ve purchased. It’s as much an emotional investment as it is financial. Your not alone. SO,… when your bombing back to the islands and everything is working, relax and enjoy it. Sounds like you earned it. 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
Gabe I don't miss any of your vidios I like the long ones as well as the short ones. All I have is a bass boat and it hurts when something goes out on it but we deal with it. On my way down to the keys I'm gonna come through Is jupiter. And please let Me know when you're gonna come out with hats that you can autograph I've got one from deermeat and I'd love to have 1 from you To complete the set please be careful And have safe travels.
Man this puts in context my boat issues. I got a 2400 pathfinder and knew I would have about $2500 in cleaning it up. Got into and found bad rams and tilt ram, leaking steering fluid, on top of that a bad steering shaft that I just cannot take on right now. It works but will fail at some point. Went in thinking 2-3k at best now it’s 9k for everything lol boats
Boats- Bust. Out. Another. Thousand. An acronym I used to hear while working on a fuel dock. Things are a money pit if you don’t stay on top of the upkeep. Hope you’re able to fix her up and enjoy it though
Seems to me if that 1 place is doing 25-30 repair jobs because of faulty fuel tanks or bad wiring, that might be a boat brand to stay away from. Whether a person owns a big boat or not, your correct, a good mattress and some solid sleep are very important.
Bro you do a great job not getting rich it's work but you are having some fun the boys are great .God bless you and yours, now go use the hell out of that boat.
Very interesting on the "how to" of your You Tube videos. I've wondered how you can know the camera is centered on you. I'm interested in the mechanics of making the videos.
169,000 point of sale I find it hard to believe you wouldn't have insurance on that kind of investment? Years back as the owner of a 70s 28 ft Bertram with a fiberglass fuel tank that I had completely restored I feel your pain. When they put ethanol in the gas it degraded The fiberglass Fuel Tank and the residue, ran through the engines, seizing both. A hole in the water surrounded by fiberglass that you dump your money into, but I couldn't imagine, living without one LOL! and that being said, I am a subscriber and watch your videos, usually pretty entertaining.
Man that sucks but I get it being an auto mechanic myself I see lots of stuff just like that but on cars . I feel for ya buddy but you’ll be back at it in no time, can’t wait for the upcoming content 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Good thing YT is paying you so much. Otherwise, you'd have to do like everyone else and sue the previous owner for false advertisement. This is an excellent video on why NOT to buy a used Contender.
Bluegabe does do a great job with hard work and variety in his content in building his library. I dont pocket watch but im sure he is deserving of whatever he makes on RUclips. Obviously depending on your content, expenses vary tremendously. Then you figure though that you can have have sponsors and merchandise . At the end of the day its about doing what you love. Guys like Bluegabe are just hard working and a lifestyle of it have paid off and it's all well deserved but I know they put in so much work in bringing us content. That is why I dont contribute to the negativity that can come with the RUclips world and people attacking them personally etc. I try to like and comment and share and subscribe all the videos and channels to help out as much as possible.
Totally appreciate what you do and I am sure your family and subscribers appreciate it as well. You are a blessed man and honestly take these few days off while the boat is being repaired to relax a little, let us see you in your “Off time”. God bless sir!
Last fall I came close to dropping $145k on a 28CC. I wasn't under a lot of pressure, but just enough that I didn't feel comfortable pulling the trigger. It's stories like yours that make me feel a lot better about my decision. In the future, I will definately not buy anything used without a full survey. Thanks for the content, I'm now a new subscriber.
And that's why it use said that boat means Bust Out Another Thousand. You really should speak with the boat manufacturer and see what they can do and willing to do in order to turn you into a satisfied customer and not keep them in blast in social media.
Gabe, you are my favorite and go to RUclips channel. Thanks for all you do as you teach, entertain, show how important family is and so much more. Don’t you dare stop!
Doesnt matter how much knowledge you have. Only way of knowing the boat had issues would of been pulling the cap. Which no one would have ever done. It's the risk you take buying a used boat. However you can be ripped off just as easily buying brand new. We had a buddy's dad get clocked hard. He purchased a brand new bossman skiff. Took a year longer than quoted to take delivery (pre covid). When he took it out for his first voyage the skiff nearly fell apart. Luckily we all knew a local builder who we went to school with. He pulled the cap and couldnt believe his eyes. Nothing was fiberglassed in, puddied or bonded in any way shape or form. The skiff would do a weeble wobble every time it took a wave. Luckily he was able to finish what the builder didnt. Later on we found out the builder/owner had gotten sick and passed away. His wife pushed out everything she could. Took the money and ran pretty much. They were sued and the business was seized by the government. They auctioned off whatever they could to repay the victims. Now that's dealing with a new build. Imagine all the nightmares people will face when these Hurricane IAN boats start hitting the market. People are going to die over it.. I like to hang out at my buddies shop. I get a lot of insight and knowledge from all the different builds he takes on. I had no idea it took 120+ hours to rewire a 25-30 ft boat. Or the amount of hours required in finishing a floor. I've watched him sand and spray the same floor 5-6x easily. The man hours pile up in boat builds. You truly get what you paid for. There's a reason you should never buy a bayliner...
Gabe I feel ya, I'm re-doing a 18ft cat my buddy gave me I ripped out the tanks new floor, cut the splash wells out giving me another 18-20in more of deck space new motor pods, sanding the entire boat inside and out. Luckily I got a friend that is a glass guy so I got a lot of help.
Definitely an eye opener for Contender boats, they boast to be one of the best built boats. I’m sure the dude loves making a living doing a bunch of those. He didn’t specifically say 20-30 new tanks a year on Contenders but I think he specializes in them. I think I’d be a lot disappointed in their quality. Thanks for the truth and honesty about your used boat. I know used boats cost a ton in repairs, but you got kicked pretty hard in the nuts on yours.
I have respect for you buying a 410… when I was young and started hunting with my step-dad, he gave me a single shot bolt action 410 and shot shells for pheasants. Worst pheasant gun ever! The pellet splay was so tight. Literally had to hit a bulls eye to down a bird. Frustrating. I missed so many roosters. But one day, I nailed it. Downed a bird with a 410 single shot. When we returned to the truck, step dad gave me the, “good job!” reply and then handed me a new 12 gauge over/under pump action shot gun. Told me that he knew I wouldn’t just unload on every bird I saw. In other words through trial and error he made me more of a marksman than a guy who simply filled the sky with shot for every bird they saw. Was a good life lesson. Hone your abilities. Then, you can use better tools without becoming a crazy hunter, but rather a good shot. Life lessons. Kind of miss the guy, he died 12 years ago.
Thanks for always being you and for being transparent, Gabe! Love to see the real behind the scenes and all of the hard work that goes into the adventures
Really enjoy you and your brothers channels. I'm always checking every day to see if you've put out another video or going back through your archive's and watching some I haven't seen. Really appreciate all you do and look forward to seeing your latest adventures. God bless you and your families.
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Not only did everything broke on the boat, even your account nearly went broke.
Plus the RUclips channel finances what you are most passionate about, fishing/boating, hunting, cooking, traveling and spending time with your boys! Not a bad trade off considering the majority of us has to work anyway (So do what you love in front of a camera)
I have purchased 2 used boats in my life, both were a nightmare from start to end. I now have my 2nd new bay boat from a company that builds quality boats and stand behind their product, first one had one minor issue and the company was on it as soon as I made them aware of the problem. New boats are expensive but built by a company with excellent customer service and warranty, plus 6 year engine warranty with me in control of service intervals and using 100% non-ethanol fuel, it's a piece of mind.
I also just started my own RUclips channel called southern yankee. I have watched your channel for years now. I appreciate the honesty!! The breakdown of what RUclips pays was also great to hear. I appreciate it and wish you many years of success!!
Wow similar situation with me. I bought a Contender that had a "Fresh Re-Do" and like you EVERYTHING the previous owner did went bad, wiring, plumbing and he even had the tanks done and guess what the tanks only 18 months old went bad, same issue they used Great Stuff foam and non-fuel rated teflon tape on the connections. Just like you I paid a visit to Dustin at TCC to get my tanks done. Piece by pice I have re-done the re-do, wiring, electronics, power, fuel tanks, soft goods, I had cracks in the top, had that welded and powder coated.
Feel your pain Gabe. Had to replace both tanks lifting deck on an older 28 Pursuit. Also dumped $50k in an Everglades 255cc to get it up to snuff. Moral of story, BOAT. T is now $10k.
A qualified and honest marine mechanic is worth the money. My 50 years' experience owning boats is they are hard to find.
Winged 🦄. I’ve heard of these mythical creatures….. “Qualified & Honest Marine Mechanic”. Never actually seen one with my own eyes though.
Yep and unicorns are real !
Most boat owners are so focused on the price of everything, they pressure the mechanic to cut corners. The best maintained boats have an honest mechanic AND an open checkbook.
Gabe i bought a Trailer house for 5 bucks. Had it moved for a 100 dollars and i did all the work myself. which was extensive and i live in it. you should have heard the people laughing hahahaha and now they aren't. So do what you can, and what your heart tells you, and you will always come out on top and the Hell with other people.
A lot of people would have gave up or put it the side, but with hard work and determination, anything can be done. “The first step to success is making your bed in the morning, so no matter how bad the day was, you come home to a made bed”. Forgot who said that, but thank you for all you do with blood sweat and hard work! Prayers to you and the family
You mentioned hunting, fishing and cooking, as a chance of a good YT income. But there one other thing, which makes your (and your brothers) channel worth looking at and that is "family life" - most of all us viewers, wants the whole package, which we only get if we can get an insight in your family life as well as the other things you are doing.
Thanks for being a part of your life 😀🇩🇰♥️🇺🇲😎.
Gabe, a job is a job but when you love your job you love life. People have to remember that RUclips is a job when you're doing it right and there is always overhead costs. The downfall with a lot of RUclipsrs is that they do not get to spend time with their family, however, you and Robert managed to do the complete opposite and really love and adore your family and incorporate them into the videos as well as instilling life learning lessons to the children. God bless both of you and your families!
What a great update. Squirrels ate the gas lines and tank on my new 2022 Silverado. Not covered by warranty. It was expensive to repair. Just part of life. Keep up the great content Blugab
New fuel tanks, ouch! My mechanic and i were chatting about older Contender's needing fuel tanks. The problem is the aluminum tanks were not encapsulated with heavy duty coatings. Tank protection has improved in recent years, you should be good.
Keep it going for the family and your as a dad and job on RUclips
Sorry to hear about ur fuel tank but let it be known that contenders are notorious for bad fuel tanks!! I’ve been there too
Thanx for sharing the misery part of boat ownership!! I bought a boat 2 years ago knowing that I was going to strip it down to the bare hull and deck. Replacing fuel tanks, engines, drives all wiring, electronics, etc. but to buy a "turnkey" boat and have all these problems just plain sux! keep your head up! love you videos! CHEERS!
I got the Brooklyn Bedding.
The only problem with this type of bed and the 100 day trial, u have to dispose of your 1st mattress yourself, if u exchange for a different mattress.
What a massive disappointment Gabe. Thing is, those 31 Contenders have a history of tank problems. So sorry your turnkey dream boat turned into such an expensive repair. You have the right attitude though. All the money and time spent and you now have a great boat that will last you for years to come.
Bought my 243cc in Stuart when the boat was 9 years old but it failed inspection with the previous buyer same issue and came back on the market. Everglades was cool and replaced it for free because it fell inside their 10 year window. I hear the powder coated aluminum tanks last about 10 years, give or take, depending on conditions. Don't think I would have known this was a thing otherwise because I only had flats boats and skiffs. Sorry to hear, I know is no fun but at least you literally bullet proofed it now. Nothing left to replace. P.S. hook me up with your rewire guy please.
Gabe, thanks for sharing some of the behind the scenes that we don’t think about.
You are doing a great job with your channel while being a great Dad too.
It is like I told you at the turkey show in Nashville, it is the variety of things you do from the water to the woods to the kitchen to the Family that set you apart.
Only you and your brother Robert do so many different things at an expert level!
Keep up the great work 😊 Praying for your continued success.
Thanks for letting us know about the boat can't wait to u get it fixed to c what u come up with great job can't wait to see the next looking forward to it
Gabe, thanks for sharing the quality info in this video, not only regarding your boat and cost but the background info on how you and other RUclipsrs make a living. I respect you and all the other folks I follow daily a lot more after what I just learned. You did not need to share that information but you did which is why I love your channel.
Gabe, please understand for some of us you are doing alot more than just giving us something to watch.. I look forward to your videos for a get away and stress relief.. on top of that you have taught me and many others alot of things.. for me it's fishing.. I know hunting very well but I also learned better ways to dress animals from you.. but for fishing you have taught me alot.. I can't express my gratitude enough.. you have encouraged me to be out more in the wild and spend more time with my niece's and nephews and teach them what you have taught me.. so this crazy amount of money, blood, sweat, and tears, you have put into this has done alot for alot of people.. and on top of that seeing you be a great family man and father has taught alot of lessons also.... I am an electrician and I feel I am hard working.. but your can do attitude and endless Go for it outlook pushes us to do even more.... I don't want to sound like a kiss ass fan boy but man.... sometimes it takes another hard working successful man to push us to that next step.... TGBTG and best of luck my man!!
You would have better off buying a brand new boat
@@patcrowe9780 Nope. Still costs less to buy used and fix up. Then again problem number 1 is he bought an overpriced brand. 😂
Turmeric capsules and Gabe it relieves inflammation. I lectured using science-based evidence at the university so for me to recommend turmeric defies my usual beliefs. Give it a go. Gabe your videos are fascinating, fishing, hunting, parenting, and cooking. Way to go . Your personal life is just that, personal. The boys are growing beautifully and I tear up sometimes when they are saying grace.
Not that you owe anyone an explanation… but the transparency is certainly appreciated! It seems like the only way to make it really big on RUclips anymore is to buy expensive stuff and destroy it or stage fake pranks. I’m glad you are able to make a wholesome video that is entertaining and still keep it real with the audience. One thing, as I’m sure you know, doing a blog style video showing more of your daily life rather than big trips is generally a hit, and it costs way less! Keep it up amigo!
I feel all of this. I bought a 2005 Glacier Bay 2685 that was surveyed ($1200) and was "Turn Key". Six months and $50k later, new tanks, full repower, new pumps, etc, I'm in the same situation. I'm thankful I'm not very upside down, but I definitely spent more than anticipated.
Sounds like my luck with used boats. I bought new this time, and in the first year I have replaced the starter battery and baitwell pump. BOAT (Break Out Another Thousand) in your case X50...lol. Good luck on your boat once you get it back.
Tight lines 🤙 🎣
It never stops bro buying used is buying someone else headache but the best thing about it is you now have a new boat
I just play the videos on the background while I work. Like you said it just one view but it adds up.
Wild boar Italian sausage pizza video…. I’ve got a killer dough/sauce recipe for ya! Cook on an ooni oven.
I know your pain had a 36’ Silverton convertible leaky fuel plumbing and tanks sold it many years ago but yes It was scary having fuel slosh down there.
Yes a good honest opinion from a professional pre purchase is worth its weight in gold. That's the chance you take buying an older boat. I'm in Australia and just bought an Aussie icon, the haines hunter 565l, and even though the boat is sound at the moment, I'll be planning a full rebuild in the next couple of years. Just for peace of mind because the southern ocean is no place for iffy boats. With 10 meter swells and the birth place of 60 knot winds, I ain't taking chances.
Hard to find a good marine mechanic so when you do give them many shout outs!
Forget these contenders then !!! Moving on to look at other boats !
I spent 4k for a 27' cc. I then spent 2 1/2 years and 40k stripping it to the skin and completely rebuilding her. Next month my engine goes on and the grouper off Pine Island are already getting nervous!
Pouring foam around the tanks only leads to more problems down the road
This is my favorite video ever... thank you for helping me understand about y'all RUclipsrs...any thanks again God bless you as always and forever
speck are biting on the lake , get out there and go into detail on how and where to jig some up or night fishing the river with lights
The skill and knowledge the boat doctor has is awesome!! I freakin love listening and watching a man that knows his craft!! It's what makes the world go round!! Lots of money of course, but cheap work ain't good and good work ain't cheap!! That Contender should last a lifetime now brother, think of it like that....ONLY lol
He’ll never get what his money back when he sells it…
I've always said that manufacturers should have to install heavier gauged fuel tanks and they should sit them on a thick rubber pad and foam the sides in to hold them in place. If the factory installed the tanks that are being put in now you wouldn't have this issue. Boats take a beating, they're not like a vehicle that has suspension to soak up the majority of the bumps, so things like thin aluminum tanks will either crack or corrode and start getting holes in them especially if saltwater gets to them. I had an aluminum fuel tank in a brand-new boat crack along the seam in less than 2 months, and it was because it was made of thin aluminum and not installed/protected properly. Thank goodness it was under warranty and they allowed me to purchase a better-built tank (thinker) and they credited me the difference. I wasn't about to let them stick the same tank back in there and it last just long enough for the warranty to run out, because that is what would have happened.
This is the first video of yours I've ever watched. That sucks dude. So bad, that you just got another subscriber, I'll watch & like all of them and buy as many items as I can after watching. Your attitude with this nightmare is amazing.
Should come on up to Edgewater and pick out a new EverGlades with a sea keeper in it. Or wait til our new 315 comes out that boat is gonna be sick.
Thanks for fixing your really expensive contender so I can live vicariously through your fishing adventures and cooking and some shooting/hunting and oh yeah Skateboarding in Florida. I should have moved there when I was younger. But Texas is in my blood just like the Salt in the ocean. Keep on having Fun making your videos it comes through. Glad you get to do what you love and with your family as well. Never lose sight of the blessings that God gives you and your family. Thumbs up 👍
Love the videos, been watching for 3 years. Beginner fisherman, beginner hunter. Live in South Africa would love to do this here one day. To enjoy with my son and wife as a living. Dreams....
Wow sorry for your luck but I guess after all that the boat should be like brand new? Good luck thanks for sharing
So why not make the floor as hatches so it there is a problem with the fuel tanks you can open them to inspect most boats here in Australia have hatches to make the job less expensive next time
Marine survey is a must when throwing that kind of change in the ol hole in the water ?
Going through the same thing with my "new" boat. 😢
Boat=a big hole in the water that you fill up with money. Been there, done that. Can't beat the fun per mile though.
2008 I can see that once a boat is older than 10 years and if kept outside and in saltwater that kind of stuff goes bad. Livewell hoses get bad and fuel tanks rust if moisture gets to them
Guess naming that boat Mad Chaos allows it to live up to its name! Dang that’s a big price tag. But the videos are great!! Keep up the hard work.
Like with all social media, we get to see the highlights and the fun. We don't often get to see the cost. Thanks for being real and open about stuff. This is why I'm a fan. There's no fakery here.
I'm hoping to get another boat soon and too am considering a used boat at my age, 65 years young. I see so many rigs listed as turn key and great shape and they look like they were pulled out of the mud and never washed. They say only 700 hours but it runs like new. I've been around long enough and know enough to say that is BS...Hope you get yours fixed as you want soon!
Gabe, check out the Savage model 42
410-22 Long rifle over under. I think you and your boys will like it.
Yes, all boaters have days like this. Thank you for sharing... God bless
This happened to my friend. They had a 2007 Young 24' boat they owned since new and decided to repower. Thought it would be about 40k and turned into 90k. Rewire, new electronics, upper station controls, lower station controls, new sea dek, etc. After all was done they went offshore and smelled leaking fuel. Had to remove the tower, cut the deck and order a new fuel tank. It's $140 an hour to take everything out and put it all back. Sometimes a new boat is cheaper in the long run.
Feeling so Sorry for you buddy I own a concrete company in northwest Ohio and believe me breakdowns are a plague on small businesses 😢constantly trying to work on my own equipment just to keep my costs lower heck my one truck is held together with 2x4s lol but it does take a toll on sleep and relaxation just keep at that’s all we can do
I made the mistake of buying a 34’ flybridge cruiser shaft drive single diesel for about $110k Australian. It had a pretty good survey report that cost me about $2200 plus fees to take the boat out of the water and was sold to me as advertised in truly first class condition. I spent around $30k plus many hours of my time in the next 12 months before I could sell it with a clear conscience. I expected to spend some money on a 14 year old boat but it was never ending until the day I sold it. Just about everything that could go wrong did. Bought a new smaller sedan type with an outboard (795 Merry Fisher series 2 new). No more stress or worry and a good warranty on the boat and motor and the after sales service has been great.
Thanks for your honesty. Look at it this way. You now have basically a new boat for much less than new. And maybe even built back better with better components.
You’ll always have Pearl and I watching and a bunch of her 28 grand kids. Keep up the good spirit!
Glad you fixed the boat don't want to see the wife and kids blown up oh and thanks for the guy took trash out doors I like his show just like I like yours and your wife 👍👍👍🇺🇸💪✌️♥️🙏
Brother that sounds like almost every truck, car, boat I’ve purchased. It’s as much an emotional investment as it is financial. Your not alone. SO,… when your bombing back to the islands and everything is working, relax and enjoy it. Sounds like you earned it. 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
That sucks, but it can always be worse. With the bad also comes the good. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It's awesome you & Deer meat both make a good living doing what you love ...
Your parents raised yall right ..
Best of luck !!
Stay safe & God Bless
Gabe I don't miss any of your vidios I like the long ones as well as the short ones. All I have is a bass boat and it hurts when something goes out on it but we deal with it. On my way down to the keys I'm gonna come through Is jupiter. And please let Me know when you're gonna come out with hats that you can autograph I've got one from deermeat and I'd love to have 1 from you To complete the set please be careful And have safe travels.
Hey Gabe..The boat you should buy is a New Zealand Stabie craft.. It is the best that we have down here and will take on any sea..👍
The problem with troublesome money pits, you always think its the last time they will burn you.
Man this puts in context my boat issues. I got a 2400 pathfinder and knew I would have about $2500 in cleaning it up. Got into and found bad rams and tilt ram, leaking steering fluid, on top of that a bad steering shaft that I just cannot take on right now. It works but will fail at some point. Went in thinking 2-3k at best now it’s 9k for everything lol boats
Boats- Bust. Out. Another. Thousand. An acronym I used to hear while working on a fuel dock. Things are a money pit if you don’t stay on top of the upkeep. Hope you’re able to fix her up and enjoy it though
Ouch ! Sounds like you should have bought a new boat. I use a sleep number bed myself.
All in a day of a boat owner! Shit happens, fixil it, and get out there! Tight lines!!
Moral of the story is don't buy a Contender? 😅 Thanks for the update, hope it's done soon. If you're ever in the Sarasota area let us know.
I like all your videos it's really interesting to see the whole picture the good and the bad you do a awesome job keep it up
I love how you handled the boat problems... it sucks but we live a great life and got to move on especially when the boat can be fixed
Seems to me if that 1 place is doing 25-30 repair jobs because of faulty fuel tanks or bad wiring, that might be a boat brand to stay away from. Whether a person owns a big boat or not, your correct, a good mattress and some solid sleep are very important.
Keep up the great work! Yours and brothers channels are the best
Love seeing you wear the everglades fishing company shirt! You should get some of the socks they sell, super comfortable
Grandpa always said. Son, if it sucks, fks or floats ya better dang rent it!
Bro you do a great job not getting rich it's work but you are having some fun the boys are great .God bless you and yours, now go use the hell out of that boat.
Very interesting on the "how to" of your You Tube videos. I've wondered how you can know the camera is centered on you.
I'm interested in the mechanics of making the videos.
Thanks for the video !!! I had a 23 ft seadoo with a 225 mercury and was a project too much money
169,000 point of sale I find it hard to believe you wouldn't have insurance on that kind of investment?
Years back as the owner of a 70s 28 ft Bertram with a fiberglass fuel tank that I had completely restored I feel your pain.
When they put ethanol in the gas it degraded The fiberglass Fuel Tank and the residue, ran through the engines, seizing both. A hole in the water surrounded by fiberglass that you dump your money into, but I couldn't imagine, living without one LOL!
and that being said, I am a subscriber and watch your videos, usually pretty entertaining.
Man that sucks but I get it being an auto mechanic myself I see lots of stuff just like that but on cars . I feel for ya buddy but you’ll be back at it in no time, can’t wait for the upcoming content 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Good thing YT is paying you so much. Otherwise, you'd have to do like everyone else and sue the previous owner for false advertisement. This is an excellent video on why NOT to buy a used Contender.
Thanks for the content. I'm an old guy with a bad back who just lays on the couch most of the day. I live vicariously through your vids.
Bluegabe does do a great job with hard work and variety in his content in building his library. I dont pocket watch but im sure he is deserving of whatever he makes on RUclips. Obviously depending on your content, expenses vary tremendously. Then you figure though that you can have have sponsors and merchandise . At the end of the day its about doing what you love. Guys like Bluegabe are just hard working and a lifestyle of it have paid off and it's all well deserved but I know they put in so much work in bringing us content. That is why I dont contribute to the negativity that can come with the RUclips world and people attacking them personally etc. I try to like and comment and share and subscribe all the videos and channels to help out as much as possible.
Totally appreciate what you do and I am sure your family and subscribers appreciate it as well. You are a blessed man and honestly take these few days off while the boat is being repaired to relax a little, let us see you in your “Off time”. God bless sir!
Last fall I came close to dropping $145k on a 28CC. I wasn't under a lot of pressure, but just enough that I didn't feel comfortable pulling the trigger. It's stories like yours that make me feel a lot better about my decision. In the future, I will definately not buy anything used without a full survey. Thanks for the content, I'm now a new subscriber.
And I've been watching you for around 3 years and too be honest it was the catch and cook that landed me the hunting was just a bonus
And that's why it use said that boat means Bust Out Another Thousand. You really should speak with the boat manufacturer and see what they can do and willing to do in order to turn you into a satisfied customer and not keep them in blast in social media.
Thanks for the breakdown gabe a lot of people don’t know ….big up u self …..
Gabe, you are my favorite and go to RUclips channel. Thanks for all you do as you teach, entertain, show how important family is and so much more. Don’t you dare stop!
The meaning of the word , boat is bring out another thousand. Stay safe and keep bringing the videos
Doesnt matter how much knowledge you have. Only way of knowing the boat had issues would of been pulling the cap. Which no one would have ever done. It's the risk you take buying a used boat. However you can be ripped off just as easily buying brand new. We had a buddy's dad get clocked hard. He purchased a brand new bossman skiff. Took a year longer than quoted to take delivery (pre covid). When he took it out for his first voyage the skiff nearly fell apart. Luckily we all knew a local builder who we went to school with. He pulled the cap and couldnt believe his eyes. Nothing was fiberglassed in, puddied or bonded in any way shape or form. The skiff would do a weeble wobble every time it took a wave. Luckily he was able to finish what the builder didnt. Later on we found out the builder/owner had gotten sick and passed away. His wife pushed out everything she could. Took the money and ran pretty much. They were sued and the business was seized by the government. They auctioned off whatever they could to repay the victims. Now that's dealing with a new build. Imagine all the nightmares people will face when these Hurricane IAN boats start hitting the market. People are going to die over it.. I like to hang out at my buddies shop. I get a lot of insight and knowledge from all the different builds he takes on. I had no idea it took 120+ hours to rewire a 25-30 ft boat. Or the amount of hours required in finishing a floor. I've watched him sand and spray the same floor 5-6x easily. The man hours pile up in boat builds. You truly get what you paid for. There's a reason you should never buy a bayliner...
Hell no!! Might as well of got another boat!!!!!
Gabe I feel ya, I'm re-doing a 18ft cat my buddy gave me I ripped out the tanks new floor, cut the splash wells out giving me another 18-20in more of deck space new motor pods, sanding the entire boat inside and out. Luckily I got a friend that is a glass guy so I got a lot of help.
@bluegabe if you want some how to videos on boat restoration its BYOB (bring your own bucket) I got sanders. Just come over to weeki wachee.
Definitely an eye opener for Contender boats, they boast to be one of the best built boats. I’m sure the dude loves making a living doing a bunch of those. He didn’t specifically say 20-30 new tanks a year on Contenders but I think he specializes in them. I think I’d be a lot disappointed in their quality. Thanks for the truth and honesty about your used boat. I know used boats cost a ton in repairs, but you got kicked pretty hard in the nuts on yours.
I have respect for you buying a 410… when I was young and started hunting with my step-dad, he gave me a single shot bolt action 410 and shot shells for pheasants. Worst pheasant gun ever! The pellet splay was so tight. Literally had to hit a bulls eye to down a bird. Frustrating. I missed so many roosters. But one day, I nailed it. Downed a bird with a 410 single shot. When we returned to the truck, step dad gave me the, “good job!” reply and then handed me a new 12 gauge over/under pump action shot gun. Told me that he knew I wouldn’t just unload on every bird I saw. In other words through trial and error he made me more of a marksman than a guy who simply filled the sky with shot for every bird they saw. Was a good life lesson. Hone your abilities. Then, you can use better tools without becoming a crazy hunter, but rather a good shot. Life lessons. Kind of miss the guy, he died 12 years ago.
@BlueGabe it's still on my bucket list to hunt and fish with u & DMFD
Thanks for always being you and for being transparent, Gabe! Love to see the real behind the scenes and all of the hard work that goes into the adventures
Really enjoy you and your brothers channels. I'm always checking every day to see if you've put out another video or going back through your archive's and watching some I haven't seen. Really appreciate all you do and look forward to seeing your latest adventures. God bless you and your families.