30 Years at the Bottom of Lake Powell... The Yellow Submarine Arrives for Tear Down

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  • Опубликовано: 17 дек 2022
  • ‪@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage‬ ‪@FabRats‬
    The Yellow Submarine has arrived in Lake Havasu City, AZ! Some of the Fab Rats Crew, Paul, Ben, and Hunter come from Utah and bring this gem of a boat that was pulled from Lake Powell! The boat is full of mud and the engine needs to come out to start this restoration! You don't want to miss this. Head over to Fab Rats RUclips channel to see more of the story!
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  • @jb3536
    @jb3536 Год назад +12

    My two favorite cousins on RUclips. Edit: Three. Sorry about that Ben. I forgot you're Paul's brother Lots of grins in this vid.

    • @Eagle44
      @Eagle44 Год назад +1

      🦅🇺🇸🏁😎

  • @FinnegansGarage
    @FinnegansGarage Год назад +204

    I’m so stoked for this project! I love buried treasure!

    • @jimduncan9638
      @jimduncan9638 Год назад +14

      Finnegan , I was thinking of you when I first seen this project.

    • @slngblde
      @slngblde Год назад +8

      I figured you would get wind of this one.. just watched your latest mail episode.

    • @bloodfoxtriberc
      @bloodfoxtriberc Год назад +7

      cool to see you here =)

    • @Grant-H2O
      @Grant-H2O Год назад +4

      Well you better grab your peg legs eye patches and your pirate hats because we're lootin fer berried treasure

    • @fartzinacan
      @fartzinacan Год назад +5

      I had a feeling that a wild Finnegan would find his way to this boat.

  • @jeffreyvietzke2125
    @jeffreyvietzke2125 Год назад +4

    Retired Auto Tech here with 42 years in the industry and have NEVER seen an engine submerged in water for 30+ years turn over, yet alone run. Absolutely mind blowing. Well done, guys!!

  • @FabRats
    @FabRats Год назад +7

    This is going to be awesome!!🎉

  • @HaywardFamilybuilding
    @HaywardFamilybuilding Год назад +2

    Fab rats sent me over😂👍

  • @wirebrush
    @wirebrush Год назад +4

    I think we need a detailed Story Time With Paul recounting the shop class acetylene bomb.

  • @tracyknight5130
    @tracyknight5130 Год назад +3

    Fun to watch kin folk gittn'er dun!

  • @davidcolesr.8628
    @davidcolesr.8628 Год назад +2

    Good to see you, just left Paul’s Channel

  • @ksr1177
    @ksr1177 Год назад +2

    This video is so cool my brother had a boat similar to this one it was a great river boat. Can’t wait to see how this turns out.

  • @roostingthe6520
    @roostingthe6520 Год назад +4

    I told them on Instagram last week I'll send a LS bellhousing, motor mounts, flywheel out from a illmore boat motor if they need them. I bought a a engine with 4hrs on it and a dropped valve. I don't need the stuff.

  • @roberthenuber5958
    @roberthenuber5958 Год назад

    Guys this is an "over the top" good-natured project. Wish you all well.

  • @marvincarter870
    @marvincarter870 Год назад +15

    I love how Fab rats and cousin Merlin's old school garage came together to work on the Yellow Submarine project!

  • @johnkranz4004
    @johnkranz4004 Год назад +2

    Very Kool looks like fun tear down Melin and Paul Ben Hunter and Jim

  • @danjones1365
    @danjones1365 Год назад +2

    Like a bunch of kids with their excitement about what they’re doing

  • @csabin312
    @csabin312 Год назад +5

    I think Paul is going to find out about his 2 new favorite tools. West system and 3M 5200.

  • @georgesandyjr660
    @georgesandyjr660 Год назад

    Yellow Submarine... AWSOME..! Getting the "old motor" back running was fun to watch as it reminds me of some of the crazy projects I did in past years. Needed a motor for a 63 Impala years ago...found an old 283 short block that had been sitting outside as a short-block for at least ten years... It was locked...tap....tap...tap...lots of mystery oil....sandpapered the cylinders...drove that car for eight years before replacing the 283 with a 327....Had no issues...no knocks...no overheating...no smoking....just was no HP...

  • @xbran77
    @xbran77 Год назад +68

    Can we take a second and appreciate how awesome paul tuned the gas and oxygen flow for the torch and did it in such a smooth way!!

  • @lorenmeyer5290
    @lorenmeyer5290 Год назад +10

    WOW! THAT IS A TIME CAPSULE! I can't believe it came apart! Love watching and laughing with you guy's!

  • @golfmike304
    @golfmike304 Год назад +1

    With it being fresh water and not salt water is probably what has saved this fine machine. Can't wait to see it finished.

  • @justadudeonaphone3927
    @justadudeonaphone3927 Год назад +5

    If at all possible I would love to see that engine rebuilt. Having it run agian after all that would be amazing to see.

  • @harrytaylor6854
    @harrytaylor6854 Год назад +7

    great to see all of the guy's working together and the joking an laughter well done guy's great video

  • @jaredstafford5565
    @jaredstafford5565 Год назад +3

    So cool cousins collaboration love it .. can't wait to see it finished.

  • @alfredocarpaneto5976
    @alfredocarpaneto5976 Год назад +6

    Good to see a family project in action.

  • @bripslag
    @bripslag Год назад +1

    Great video...looking forward to watching the build. 👍

  • @henrycarlson7514
    @henrycarlson7514 Год назад +1

    Not a project for the faint of heart . Such a fine project . Thank You Merry Christmas

  • @oldscout2514
    @oldscout2514 Год назад +9

    Love Merlin’s smile. Everyday his attitude about live ! I’m going to enjoy this journey. Stand the boat up on the transom, let the dirt fall out.

  • @1113ziggy
    @1113ziggy Год назад +5

    Brings back memories! Great start to a great project! Can't wait for the videos to come!!!!

  • @100salute
    @100salute Год назад +2

    Merlin has all the tools I only saw Paul use a hammer once!

  • @OfficialStumpMan
    @OfficialStumpMan Год назад +1

    Glad I watched Fab Rats first. I knew you’d have more content on the boat. And you’re gonna have to play Van Halen for the first song if you put a stereo back in.

  • @Derf1313
    @Derf1313 Год назад +4

    Most definitely intrigued, this is going to be one of those "ya really can't wait..." series !! & we get blessed with double the content! Merry Christmas, & Thanx !

  • @donnkelley6823
    @donnkelley6823 Год назад

    I want to be Merlins neighbor.....
    Never a dull moment....

  • @dugz5736
    @dugz5736 Год назад +8

    My Dad is from So Utah and growing on the east coast my co-workers always laughed at me when I called them water pump pliers. So nice to be vindicated. Thanks Fab Rats and Merilins.

  • @jamesbigham9036
    @jamesbigham9036 Год назад

    I am looking forward to this project I really enjoyed the commentary between everyone. Paul's story about blowing the door off of shop class was hilarious.

  • @Mrintelligent2025
    @Mrintelligent2025 Год назад +1

    So you if you read my first comment . I used to live in Lake Havasu in 97 . I had a boat like that . Might even be the same model . But ya that had power trim . I that I had a 305 . Great boat. I know everything about that boat .

  • @robertlantz2206
    @robertlantz2206 Год назад +4

    Just found your channel. I lived in Havasu and miss it a lot. Will be watching from now on.

  • @timdunmyer4549
    @timdunmyer4549 Год назад +2

    Can't wait to see this thing rip around the lake. Should be a very interesting project.

  • @bgreasy6318
    @bgreasy6318 Год назад +3

    i am pumped for this restoration.

  • @stevelalondejr2183
    @stevelalondejr2183 Год назад +6

    Being a Water Well Driller nice to finally hear "Water Pump Pliers" and not a brand "Channellock" (s) or pliers. I even have a smooth jaw set/pair of them and a serrated set of water pump pliers made by the blue handle company Channellock ! This project should be pretty awesome when finished by everyone involved.

  • @reddog543211
    @reddog543211 Год назад

    Great job Merlin !!.......that was hard to take apart....AFTER you found the jet drive.....lol...thanks for sharing with us !!

  • @jimwhisenant6745
    @jimwhisenant6745 Год назад +1

    ...what a cool collaborative project!...

  • @alan8887
    @alan8887 Год назад +26

    Its a Christmas present knowing I get to join you three hilarious outlaws work your mechanical magic on something so frigging intriguing. Fascinating watching you all work together.

  • @wesgraham9588
    @wesgraham9588 Год назад +2

    Good job guys 👍🏼

  • @Mr420DEEZ
    @Mr420DEEZ Год назад +8

    Would be pretty awesome to do some crawling in havasu with these guys. Guy knows of allot of really good trails out here. Fab rat guys would have a blast

  • @tacticalhandyman710
    @tacticalhandyman710 Год назад +4

    New subscriber.

    • @tacticalhandyman710
      @tacticalhandyman710 Год назад

      @Evan Has aids no, just showing that I'm new here.
      Thank you for showing how salty you are, the aids probably help your sunny disposition come out easier?

    • @tacticalhandyman710
      @tacticalhandyman710 Год назад

      @Evan Has aids not surprised you don't have anyone to do that for you.

    • @tacticalhandyman710
      @tacticalhandyman710 Год назад

      Evan was not a very welcome individual.
      I wish him and his aids well.

    • @MerlinsOldSchoolGarage
      @MerlinsOldSchoolGarage  Год назад +1

      welcome 🙏

  • @kregstory9232
    @kregstory9232 Год назад +4

    Excellent experience with you n your family. Memories last a life time. So cool. Excellent job n awesome job on channels 👏 👍 👌 😀

  • @donaldmarty8445
    @donaldmarty8445 Год назад +15

    Good to see you working with the Fab Rats crew! Looking forward to following the complete restoration!

  • @ronnydowdy7432
    @ronnydowdy7432 Год назад +1

    Determined to get it apart. I love it. I enjoyed watching this show. Plus all of the other goodies that are there in those shops. Awesome

  • @boundsgeorge
    @boundsgeorge Год назад +4

    i just subbed , found out about ya from fab rats , gotta see yeller sub come to life !!!!

  • @glenludwig9676
    @glenludwig9676 Год назад

    That was good Merlin. Nicely filmed and loved to see the excitement of you guys when it started. And no swearing!! Figure that.

  • @oneshotpete6.591
    @oneshotpete6.591 Год назад +3

    Paul with the section of fishing pole , “ caught me a marlin “ 😆 not to be confused with a Merlin ..

  • @thomasbailey8306
    @thomasbailey8306 Год назад +2

    This is So Awesome You , Paul and Ben all working together again...Ive been waiting on this..Im going to be going CRAZY waiting on the next video so We can see what the inside of that Engine looks like...UGH...LMAO...LOL...Great Job everyone. And Video...

  • @big3fan916
    @big3fan916 Год назад +3

    It would be cool to see another BBF go back in it !

  • @yourdieselspecialists
    @yourdieselspecialists Год назад

    Love it! Nothing better than a bunch of handy guys who can make ANYTHING run! Keep it up Merlin and Paul

  • @remorrey
    @remorrey Год назад +8

    This is a great crossover channel. Thanks Merlin (and Paul). This will be a fun adventure. Ben "It's a turd...". Hunter tired out and looking at the sunset.

  • @richw9205
    @richw9205 Год назад +3

    You break it you buy it Merlin!! Ha ha ha!!!

  • @Popeyes66
    @Popeyes66 Год назад

    Hunter in awe at Jimmy's pal's hangar.
    I would be too.

  • @stevezwemer1262
    @stevezwemer1262 Год назад +1

    Fab Rats sent me 🥁🥁🥁

  • @rogerkennedy8849
    @rogerkennedy8849 Год назад +2

    Boat, bring out a thousand, should be awesome build

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck Год назад +3

    Merlin and the boys do their magic!... good job everyone!! Merry Christmas!

  • @timvanasen6711
    @timvanasen6711 Год назад +1

    This is the right crew to bring this boat back to life watching the skill & communication proves it, thank's for sharing Merlin great video ❤😉👍

  • @markw.2106
    @markw.2106 Год назад +155

    This collaboration should have happened long ago, great to see you all working on a project together, same time at the same place.

    • @kylegreen3728
      @kylegreen3728 Год назад +5

      Been waiting on this since Merlin started his channel. What it would be like there right there working with them.

  • @steven.h0629
    @steven.h0629 Год назад +3

    Thirty yrs ago I had the same setup, big v8, Berkley pump, jetovator and electric pump articulation, shaved stops for big roosters..
    all that teardown is SO familiar.. I cant recall how many times we had to pull ski lines and random ropes from the jet impellor shaft.. with that three inch port being the only top access! This is going to be a fun one 👍😎✊

    • @steven.h0629
      @steven.h0629 Год назад +4

      Inside the Jetovator ElectroTrim is an automotive windshield wiper motor, wired fwd/rev.. a gear (tooth) rail is attached to the end of the articulation cable inside the ElectroTrim box, the windshield wiper motor drives the tooth rail in and out.. roosters, no roosters. Full down shoots you outta the hole yesterday. One toggle on the dash.

  • @paulcooper2897
    @paulcooper2897 Год назад +4

    Looks like way too much fun is being had!!!
    Approved!
    Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

  • @paulshea2560
    @paulshea2560 Год назад +1

    This is Cool 😎👌👍A very talented family!!

  • @elroyelblander6277
    @elroyelblander6277 Год назад +3

    👍👍 thanks for this video feller 👊

  • @darrendavis4731
    @darrendavis4731 Год назад

    My dad had a Glencoe and a Roger's jet in the 1970s. Cool boats of another Era.

  • @skippyjones4195
    @skippyjones4195 Год назад +2

    Merlin can’t wait to see this back on the water 👍💪🏻❤️✌️🎄

  • @gabem6362
    @gabem6362 Год назад

    Excellent project YT family ...another Golden submarine

  • @dstevens7614
    @dstevens7614 Год назад

    You all are so Entertaining and Good Spirited❤❤❤ !!!

  • @ex-engineer6657
    @ex-engineer6657 Год назад +1

    Thanks, gents.

  • @ckvisme
    @ckvisme Год назад +2

    Very cool

  • @charleslawrence7194
    @charleslawrence7194 Год назад +1

    Well, I have been fascinated by all this stuff. Checked out Fab Rats, then Matt's recovery and back to Fab Rats and then this. I have to recover from this addiction.

  • @wildgiver9922
    @wildgiver9922 Год назад +3

    What a crew!

  • @jcnme
    @jcnme Год назад +2

    I Absolutely Love All Y'all's Channels!!👍🏻👍🏻
    Sooooo Very Happy to have been watching Both from the start !
    Merlin is a great guy too ! ❤️

  • @redman715
    @redman715 Год назад +7

    This thing is going to be awesome when y’all get done with it can’t wait for that!

  • @BETTERTOMARROW
    @BETTERTOMARROW Год назад +2

    This is a good story..

  • @MrGixxer1300r
    @MrGixxer1300r Год назад +4

    This is great content. I've been subscribed to Merlins old school garagge since Paul picked up his blower motor from Merlin now I'm looking forward to seeing a big project from him add the Fab Rats and I'm there. Keep the the Hard and Awesome work Merlin and Fab Rats!!!

  • @jtdehaanjr
    @jtdehaanjr Год назад +5

    Love these family adventures!

  • @thegreatnorthwet5864
    @thegreatnorthwet5864 Год назад +6

    True freshwater hotrod! Excited to see the progression of this after growing up water-skiing in places like Powell and the Colorado River. Very nostalgic thanks.

  • @TwistedAngleGarage
    @TwistedAngleGarage Год назад +2

    Hellyeah!!! I'm excited to see this series.

  • @ToddsterSaw
    @ToddsterSaw Год назад +1

    Ain't she a beaut Merlin, ain't she a beaut!?

  • @paulsneesby1426
    @paulsneesby1426 Год назад +3

    Merlins a great guy. I'm glad you're including him in the project.

  • @In_memory_of_Dad
    @In_memory_of_Dad Год назад +8

    Just jumped over from Fab Rats, man I should of subscribed to this channel a long time ago! Merlin is an absolute LEGEND!!!...👍🙂👍🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧

  • @AJ-wj9ij
    @AJ-wj9ij Год назад

    Thank you Rainman sweet wife happy holidays and love your videos

  • @R1Kyle
    @R1Kyle Год назад +3

    Hmm looks like a Southern Jet 309 so it should be real easy to get parts for that jet pump. Fun times.

  • @joesephhitteman591
    @joesephhitteman591 Год назад +3

    Love seeing family and good friends working together !

  • @jimedge8301
    @jimedge8301 Год назад +1

    Always watching Fab rats ,now will be fun watching you Merlin. In 2020 my wife and I spent a week in lake Havasu, beautiful city , ✌️from Canada

  • @donlarsen9807
    @donlarsen9807 Год назад +3

    Thanks for the video. It's been great watching the cousins spend time together doing what they do best, tearing things apart and dreaming.
    Stay safe healthy and happy 👍

  • @paulmiyagishima7655
    @paulmiyagishima7655 Год назад +4

    Greetings from Torrance, Ca! Love your collaboration with Fab Rats! I could tell that Merlin has a ton of knowledge and is very capable of figuring things out. This will be a challenge, but a really fun one. Thanks for always being so positive! Take care!

  • @robertordewald8678
    @robertordewald8678 Год назад +3

    Thank you for this video merlin, it was fun watching you boys work together and enjoying each other's company no fussing no cussing at least not much and a family having fun. My brother and I did a lot of stuff like this back in the late 70s early 80s and I truly that. Best regards, Bob from Virginia USA

  • @lm464326
    @lm464326 Год назад

    New episodes can't come fast enough!!!

  • @Westerntraveler
    @Westerntraveler Год назад +2

    One of the best videos so far

  • @georgeswartz5784
    @georgeswartz5784 Год назад +1

    You guys are great working together and Merlin is funny can't wait to see more of the yellow submarine thanks for the video and send more of them videos

  • @GHOST0766
    @GHOST0766 Год назад +2

    Awesome video, great find ……. Can’t wait.

  • @wayneclark7048
    @wayneclark7048 Год назад +2

    The word for today is! Red Nick! 😊. 😲. 😝.

  • @rigo7595
    @rigo7595 Год назад +2

    I watching your videos and I have my bells on your videos and I'm subscribed to your videos 👍

  • @69soulseeker
    @69soulseeker Год назад

    Can't wait to see this thing on the water again.

  • @edward5979
    @edward5979 Год назад +5

    Cool restoration, looking forward to seeing the outcome of that poor boat : )

  • @edwardsimmons3721
    @edwardsimmons3721 Год назад

    Man, this will be very interesting. Can’t see enough.

  • @ParklandFilms
    @ParklandFilms Год назад +5

    I'm also amazed the distributor even moved, not to mention the crank! I be there is almost no mud in the oil pan, if the oil system stayed sealed. Can't wait to see under the intake too! The rope on the impeller gives a clue. Maybe it locked it all up and the boat lunged to a stop. Might have swamped the whole boat that way. Can't wait to hear from the original owner!!