I Bought a Hurricane Damaged Yacht and Full Life Update!

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @xBINARYGODx
    @xBINARYGODx 4 месяца назад +28

    wow, I am 2301 years old and I weigh about 1000 tons - you remind me of that time I took a light speed trip around Uranus.

  • @drvicsyracuse
    @drvicsyracuse 7 месяцев назад +30

    I'm 75 and you remind me of my younger self. I was wild and crazy and nothing bothered me. Every problem had an easy and simple solution. Every day was an adventure. Life appeared to be infinite in all ways. It was a wonderful time. And that's where you are now on your journey through life. You are a fine and talented young man. I wish you well in all you may do.

    • @contactus7606
      @contactus7606 7 месяцев назад +3

      Sir, Warm regards I wish i can be like you both, i just watch such videos & admire the amount of work , time , energy & $$$ needed to get the pleasure of it. Wish all the best to him & you. thank you

  • @derekcosette8583
    @derekcosette8583 Год назад +20

    I am 69 years old 36 years heavy equipment mechanic, worked on boats in Ft. Lauderdale I live in Lake City, Florida now if you ever get a project and need a hand I would share my experience, and knowledge. Do not expect any pay, just the fun of doing what I enjoy also enjoy doing... getting Dirty!! Great Videos you rock youngster!!!

    • @contactus7606
      @contactus7606 7 месяцев назад +2

      Hats off to you

    • @Butch12
      @Butch12 4 месяца назад

      Gosh, hope he takes you up on this! Time is knowledge! I’m willing to bet you have plenty to offer! 👍👍👍

  • @MrEveready299
    @MrEveready299 Год назад +142

    All I can say is WOW. You got it going on Gus. I just turned 65 overweight with a bum knee and you just took me back to my younger days. I so wish I could go back but I can't so I'm living my days thru your videos. Keep having fun and never look back.

    • @moneyfornothing3264
      @moneyfornothing3264 Год назад +9

      Never to late to make a positive change.

    • @DanielC__
      @DanielC__ Год назад +10

      I'm 63 and just bought a Harley Road King. Having a blast and enjoying life even with a bum back. Get out and live it up bro

    • @kevbjork1
      @kevbjork1 Год назад +8

      I'm 65 too but fortunately fairly healthy. My boat is a Prarie 36 that I've been fixing up so wife and I can do the Great Loop. Ya do what ya can to make a life.

    • @marcmanatch9653
      @marcmanatch9653 Год назад

      Ô7

    • @robcates2383
      @robcates2383 Год назад +4

      Eveready or not, same here, both knees are junk, 64, yrs old, so cool to see this guy doing this!!!!

  • @txladywolf01
    @txladywolf01 Год назад +7

    My 85 yr old Dad is AMAZED at your knowledge and how hard working you are at your age!! CONGRATULATIONS!! He loves watching u!!! Thank u. Waiting for new updates!!

  • @mcbrayer1009
    @mcbrayer1009 Год назад +16

    I have no clue what kind of price you paid for that beautiful Hatteras, but as handy as you seem to be with everything, you picked a winner. The fact that it has been repowered with those 2 awesome engines makes is very valuable and then add in all the other neat things they added to it and that may be the buy of a life time. A 50' Hatteras puts you in some nice company and a step up in the boating community. They are well built with nice features and beautiful wood. I wish you the best of luck with it and safe boating!!!

    • @PreservationEnthusiast
      @PreservationEnthusiast 7 месяцев назад

      Should be quite easy to break up for scrap. Sell the engines and other components for profit. Fibreglass can be cut to pieces with grinder or metal reciprocating saw.

  • @bradirby2355
    @bradirby2355 Год назад +51

    Amazing to me how someone so young can know so much about so many things.

    • @lloydchristmas-db2mn
      @lloydchristmas-db2mn Год назад +5

      It’s amazing to me how someone so old can know so little about anything.

    • @CalicoJack1
      @CalicoJack1 Год назад +1

      That's a backhanded comment if I've ever heard of it, give the guy some credit

    • @foxiedogitchypaws7141
      @foxiedogitchypaws7141 Год назад

      he listened more with his ears and talked less with his mouth, funny how that works sometimes. He's done a great job

    • @michaelsorrentino9279
      @michaelsorrentino9279 9 месяцев назад

      Because he does not live on Face Book or other toxic social media crap.!!

    • @anthonyg4671
      @anthonyg4671 4 месяца назад

      @@lloydchristmas-db2mn comment of a melt 🤔

  • @mrm4400
    @mrm4400 Год назад +28

    You're the most amazing young man I have ever found. Wow!! You deserve that beauty of a boat. I'm a 66 year old lady in Cape Town who has been following you on your travels and daily life for a while now and I am still loving your video's and looking forward to see what you do in future. I have a vision of you being very successful. With your personality and skills the sky is your limit!!! I just LOVE what you do. Tx for sharing your life with us. Lots of love and blessings from South Africa.♥️🇿🇦🥂

  • @larrysmith4918
    @larrysmith4918 Год назад +3

    I love this guy's content.
    Popcorn 🍿 ready

  • @williamratcliff31
    @williamratcliff31 9 месяцев назад +2

    Its amazing how much you know Gus for ur age about fixing motors. There nothing you cant do. You should be proud of yourself,

  • @AL-tv4ht
    @AL-tv4ht Месяц назад +1

    Gus you are creating such an awesome life for yourself whoever you end up seteling down with will be one lucky lady

  • @hellodarren
    @hellodarren Год назад +6

    Welcome back, glad to see you've been living the life most of us wished we were living!

  • @wydryfly
    @wydryfly Год назад +1

    After seeing the hurricane damage on the boat, most people would run, and run fast. You, “this isn’t that bad, I can fix this”
    You’re a beacon of hope for the Young and Intrepid go-getters. Nice job!

  • @lostmysoulmate
    @lostmysoulmate 4 месяца назад +2

    I wish i had a friend like you 🙏🏻

  • @rustysteel8714
    @rustysteel8714 Год назад +11

    I don't know how you do it, Gus... but your optimizum and enthusiasm can't be beat! 👏
    Good luck with your new-2-u boat! 🛥
    Casey's a KEEPER. 😘🙈
    Old guy approves! 👍⚓️🛟

  • @smokedoliver1
    @smokedoliver1 Год назад +6

    It does my heart good to see a young man who has his sh*t together. Man, you don’t even know what lady, or can’t mean. Apparently, there are a lot who agree with me. You’re down to earth and haven’t a pretentious bone in your body. I look forward to your next video. I don’t have much but set up a Patreon page and I’ll support you.

  • @tonytrumble
    @tonytrumble Год назад +10

    That is such a beautiful boat!! You scored big time especially with the repower

  • @MrAmk3rd
    @MrAmk3rd 6 месяцев назад +4

    I was on the edge of my seat, saying to the tv, yes gonna say it's been repowered, i just know it cause he's so excited. And 💥 you won the lottery! Kick ass boat! Been watch you since the beginning, you keep me planted. Keep em coming. 👊👊👍👍🤘🤘

  • @pocomokeforester2504
    @pocomokeforester2504 Год назад +10

    Thanks for the update! Looks like the hurricane was a blessing in disguise. Easy on the Albin and enough to make the Hatteras affordable. Best of luck - looking forward to the journey!

  • @JeepBoiFL
    @JeepBoiFL Год назад +7

    So happy for you! These are the dreams I had at your age but you are actually living them. A classic Hatteras!!!, She couldn't have fallen into better hands...

  • @curthook9622
    @curthook9622 Год назад +33

    Dude you are amazing. A very rare breed in this day and age. You work hard for everything you have and deserve the best. With such a positive attitude and mindset you will go places and live the dream. I hope your channel blows up. There are a lot of people that loves this content and live through you. Good luck

  • @wesleycalland7408
    @wesleycalland7408 Год назад +8

    Dude, just found your channel. Love that you are not afraid to just do it. I also love the water and have had boats since I was young. Your having more enjoyment than most people with 15M boats.

  • @mikesheelar4617
    @mikesheelar4617 Год назад +14

    Dude your killing it. Keep the content coming. You’ll hit one mil in know time.

  • @JamesSheridan-td4ci
    @JamesSheridan-td4ci Год назад +8

    Congrats! Your "tank" description is absolutely spot on, there was no shortage of "fiberglass trees" when they built her and Jack Hargrave was a genius designer.

    • @ralphholiman7401
      @ralphholiman7401 Год назад +1

      Just looking at how thick the hull is where you found the hole, you know the old Hatts got a lot of fiberglass in them.

    • @JamesSheridan-td4ci
      @JamesSheridan-td4ci Год назад

      @@ralphholiman7401 Jack Hargrave used to test laminate samples by putting a square of the laminate on a couple of pieces of wood driving his car over them. Willis Slane (founder of Hatteras) used to shoot at them with a handgun!

  • @thebigguy8306
    @thebigguy8306 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for taking us along on your journey

  • @mattalisauskis2124
    @mattalisauskis2124 Год назад +8

    Congrats Gus….my wife and I are excited and joyful for you! Keep up the great content and stay humble, young man.

  • @stephengarcille4844
    @stephengarcille4844 Год назад +8

    What a score on the Hatt.. I am excited to see what you do. You are truly living- don't change a thing!!

  • @williamlawton9655
    @williamlawton9655 9 часов назад

    It appears you’re not afraid to tackle any challenge. Good for you. I’m anxious to see more of your videos.

  • @jetskiliferboatguy8140
    @jetskiliferboatguy8140 Год назад +1

    Awesome Gus, can't go wrong with a Hatteras especially with a pair of 12 valves. You gotta hit me up when you're in Stuart. I want to show you all about additive manufacturing on a boat. You could be a floating custom parts store wherever you go !!

  • @darrenwatson1539
    @darrenwatson1539 Год назад

    HELL YA!!. Talk about UPGRADE. Congrats Skipper. WOW!

  • @slowhand9mm
    @slowhand9mm Год назад +5

    Thanks for the fun videos. This old NH boy (Keene) is happy to see you NH youngsters still know how to work hard and party hard. Best wishes for success on this new project.

  • @supervisorone5960
    @supervisorone5960 Год назад +2

    Great video and awesome boat its a dream boat keep us up to date..

  • @ralphholiman7401
    @ralphholiman7401 Год назад +3

    If I was your age again, I would be doing exactly what you are doing right now. Very inspiring. I have a 1973 Bertram 42 flush deck that's my pride and joy. But, I got into that kind of boating later in life. I shouldn't have waited. But, one of the things that sold us on our boat seven years ago, was the fact that it had just been repowered with brand new Yanmar 370 hp diesels. New engines is huge.

  • @leevandyke8524
    @leevandyke8524 Год назад

    Looking forward to your new adventure 👍👍👍👍

  • @mattwunder1712
    @mattwunder1712 Год назад

    Sad to see the "Tractor" go, but you now have your dreamboat - congratulations, brother!

  • @jonskogstrom9662
    @jonskogstrom9662 Год назад +6

    Been wondering what was going on. Your new boat looks amazing. Good for you, Gus. Great channel.

  • @Chris-zo5ze
    @Chris-zo5ze Год назад +18

    You're an inspiration, young man!!! What a way to be living your life at such a young age! I wish you all the best and good fortune!

    • @rilda01
      @rilda01 Год назад +1

      well said. He is a super smart guy for 23 years old.

  • @nickviner1225
    @nickviner1225 Год назад +1

    You have a lovely new project boat there . Casey and you seem to be a good fit for each other.

  • @williamrobert4306
    @williamrobert4306 Год назад +2

    Congratulations on the Hatteras…right place, at the right time…
    Can’t wait to see updates and progress…
    God Speed my friend…

  • @sully122
    @sully122 Год назад +6

    So good to see and hear from you Brother. Lots of changes and I LOVE the NEW BOAT!! Life gets us all crazy busy dude and I am just glad to see the new video my Man!! Look forward to seeing more!! Take care, be safe, and keep on keeping on Dude!!

  • @jimconnelly816
    @jimconnelly816 Год назад +2

    It's really good to see a young lad with so much energy and a brain. Good for you brother, I only wish I was there to help you with all your fix ups.

  • @AdventuresofHappyOurs
    @AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад +6

    You really know how to tell a story and keep us interested. When I saw an hour video, I said no way I’m watching this whole thing. Here I am at midnight watching the last of it. Great job and best of luck. Happy Ours comes out of the water end of month for some much needed Hurricane repairs also. Thanks for catching us up on your escapades. Where you at now?

    • @tammyvincent9417
      @tammyvincent9417 Год назад

      You two will probably pass each other on the ICW one day, or maybe stay in the same marina and have docktails? Or maybe meet in Coinjock for prime rib??

  • @royeisenhandler2517
    @royeisenhandler2517 Год назад

    Nice, looking forward to the finished product.

  • @Phalanx443
    @Phalanx443 Год назад

    Holy sh*t, Gus - you're a HOME BOY!! Born and raised in NH, myself!! Love your channel!!

  • @jasongrinnell1986
    @jasongrinnell1986 Год назад +2

    Awesome video. Now 50 I’ve decided to say eef it all and find us a boat to do and adventure. I think you are headed in the right direction. Just wish I would have came to my sense earlier. Love your videos and look forward to seeing more. I’m sure your dad is have the time of his life adventuring with you. Cheers.

  • @jeremys636
    @jeremys636 11 месяцев назад +3

    Better put a ring on Casey's finger!!

  • @teddyrivas1082
    @teddyrivas1082 Месяц назад

    Hey Gus that was my passion, driving, did it for 35 36 yrs.

  • @josephmontanaro8824
    @josephmontanaro8824 Год назад

    I have had 13 boats in my life from 20ft to 46 Bertram motor yacht and 3 24 Sea Rays and now i have a 23 Sea Ray keep up the good work your beautiful

  • @1Themasher1971
    @1Themasher1971 Год назад +3

    Good to see you back Gus.....Can't wait to see all the videos of your adventures. Very inspiring.

  • @al5502
    @al5502 Год назад +2

    Way to go! You inspire all of us!

  • @denisebias7334
    @denisebias7334 7 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely love your channel I was iffy at first and upon watching you and seeing your hard work I appreciate you. Stay safe.

  • @br5498
    @br5498 Год назад +1

    Dude ! A Hat with 6bta’s ! What a dream boat ! Now start a refit series and get girl to help you and you’ll make bank ! 😅
    I’d take the fly bridge off, you’d be surprised how nice they look without it !

  • @cruisingaboveblue848
    @cruisingaboveblue848 Год назад +3

    Very cool, love it ! Nothing like an old Hatteras, can't wait to see the beautiful boat you're going to make her into. The Albin served you well, find her a good home.

  • @JeffGlaser
    @JeffGlaser Год назад +3

    Congrats. Love the new boat and can't wait to see her all fixed up and all the adventures yet to come.

  • @allbayfishing9456
    @allbayfishing9456 Год назад

    Dang, you bought a sweet Hattie. Looks as though they spared little expense on the repower and remodel. Have fun

  • @timgwaltney5770
    @timgwaltney5770 Год назад

    Great to have you back!

  • @ChrisGoosman
    @ChrisGoosman Год назад +2

    What a cool turn of events! Can't wait to see the progress on this one!

  • @kevbjork1
    @kevbjork1 Год назад

    Holy Moley what a boat you got. Nothing that can't be fixed!

  • @lovingcars
    @lovingcars Год назад

    Great to have you back. Fantastic upgrade to the Hatteras. 👏👏 look fwd to the vids of the new adventures.

  • @heaven-is-real
    @heaven-is-real Год назад

    Gus you should put a roof on that boat at the fly bridge, whether it is fabric or fiberglass you will love it.

  • @Theoriginalmichaelmiachel
    @Theoriginalmichaelmiachel Год назад

    This video was sweet! We’ll put together! Long and captivating! I didn’t wana look away I had no idea what was coming next!

  • @dmillion4527
    @dmillion4527 Год назад +4

    Outstanding Gus!! What an amazing journey you have ahead of you. Very happy for you and can’t wait to join you on this next phase. Best of luck and thank you for sharing.

  • @scotpettengill7801
    @scotpettengill7801 Год назад

    Ansel is good people. I've been friends with Mike for 50 plus years. Looks like you have been hangin with the right people. have fun and be safe . Scot from Hollis NH.

  • @glbaker5595
    @glbaker5595 Год назад +2

    Keep us posted Boss,we really like your videos, keep living life as snooze as you can.

  • @richardtaylor7536
    @richardtaylor7536 Год назад +1

    You got the Golden Egg Gus. Congratulations, Looking forward to seeing her looks in the water.

  • @josephkordinak1591
    @josephkordinak1591 Год назад

    That is a sweet Hat, I always liked Detroits but its more sentimental than practical. You are going to have to get after posting videos. You have like two years worth of experiences in the last 9 months. Keep up livin' the dream man.

  • @bradleyb7210
    @bradleyb7210 Год назад +1

    Bro your a rock star! What an awesome life you are living! Frickin awesome dude! I wish my life was half as exciting as yours! Keep on keeping on and I will be watching all your videos! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

  • @DanielC__
    @DanielC__ Год назад +2

    Fantastic boat! Well done Gus, proud of you and for you

  • @chipmiller9074
    @chipmiller9074 Год назад

    We're hooked ! GUS just can't wait to see the next video:-)

  • @matt1074
    @matt1074 Год назад +1

    What a life. Good for you

  • @GR8TDUCK
    @GR8TDUCK Год назад +2

    Bravo, Gus (Also my dog's name). I worried about the hurricane and your boat but you work hard, play hard and float to the top as a result. Great media to make us all feel good. Cheers.

  • @todd-617
    @todd-617 Год назад +2

    Good to see you again Gus. You’re livin the dream brother. Can’t wait to see what you get done on the new boat. Cheers

  • @thomhofferber310
    @thomhofferber310 Год назад

    You are amazing! Going to love to watch the transformation of the boat! Dito on Eveready or Knot, I am 73 and live my life through your ambitious boat action.

  • @jakejaekels7991
    @jakejaekels7991 Год назад

    Glad to see you are back. Congratulations on you’re new purchase. But where is the RV.

  • @roytally8329
    @roytally8329 Год назад +1

    I too, am well up in years, but an active hobie cat owner and sailor (inland lakes only) and a regular on the youtube circuit. What you are doing is fantastic, well worth following and I wish you fair winds and following seas as you move ahead with your growing fleet and fan club. Cheers!

  • @cliffskates
    @cliffskates Год назад +2

    Let’s go Gus! Glad to see you back with even crazier content. Sending positive vibes from Salem, MA

  • @warwickwhite4684
    @warwickwhite4684 4 месяца назад

    Love your positive happy attitude about everything you are faced with. Even when something happens bad or goes wrong you always laugh about it instead of getting angry or bummed out knowing that you can fixed it. You are an inspiration and always fun to watch on your videos!

  • @dfharris03
    @dfharris03 9 месяцев назад

    This Hatteras is fantastic. They are so well built and very seaworthy.

  • @brucewatts2022
    @brucewatts2022 Год назад +1

    Congratulations Gus! You make your own luck! Beautiful Hatteras!

  • @josephmontanaro8824
    @josephmontanaro8824 Год назад

    Your going to be happy with this Hatteras and great cummins engines just take it slow and work on it one thing at time. I did that on my 32 Wellcraft St Tropez rebuilt the 454 engines and re upolistered helm seats cockpit seats for 5 years but i loved that boat.It i still running in Long Beach Ca i sold it 6 years ago, The same own you towed out of the marina yard thanks Joe in Long Beach Ca

  • @jmcgilvary
    @jmcgilvary Год назад +1

    I’d say you have a charmed life, but you are one hard working guy!
    You make your own luck.
    Hatteras is one fine boat!
    I’ll look forward to more of the adventures.
    Enjoy life, Brother, it does not last forever!

  • @pedromoreno6836
    @pedromoreno6836 4 месяца назад

    Many times I have no Idea what you are talking about ... about all the engines and all that fixing to do but I LOVE IT!!! Is sooo awsome you can rebuild everything.... Congrats men!!! Great video
    Regards from Spain...

  • @arhzee3310
    @arhzee3310 Год назад +2

    Good to see to back. You have some great work ethics and motivation. Looking forward to more content.

  • @roberth7894
    @roberth7894 Год назад +5

    Very cool, thx for the update! I love how you flow your life and things just come together- the Winnebago, the work, getting the boat back in the water, finding the Hatteras, it's all very cool. For a guy like you who has the skills you do, it's just perfect. I want to know how they got those Cummins engines in the boat, that must've been a costly job. Now you're going to need a working crew to man that monster on your future adventures, all the best!

  • @Slithh
    @Slithh 4 месяца назад

    I had to go back and watch how and when you picked up Bella. An another amazing story everything lining up perfectly! You are living a blessed life my friend!

  • @leeparker3159
    @leeparker3159 Год назад

    Congratulations on the new boat, I know you are going to make it fantastic!

  • @Andy_Hunter
    @Andy_Hunter Год назад

    I could see the cummins thought the door when you showed the galley. WOW!

  • @raymondthorne6055
    @raymondthorne6055 Год назад

    Can't wait to see more of your videos

  • @speedy4829
    @speedy4829 Год назад +1

    Thanks for catching us up and taking all of us on this next journey.

  • @jblake62
    @jblake62 Год назад

    Like the Dauntless crew say, Die with memories not dreams. Good on you kiddo. Cant wait to see what you do with the new 50' er!... Take care of yourself.

  • @mtoddboire
    @mtoddboire Год назад

    I am pleasantly surprised to see someone so young balance life between having fun with being mature and adhering to responsibility. Your mechanical abilities are incredible btw. You're adventurous and an incredibly hard worker. Keep it up.

  • @kenj7153
    @kenj7153 Год назад +1

    wow! You are nothing if not a talanted mechanic & builder. I admire your drive! I don't have it...never did. Must have awsome parents! They taught you right. It's great to see your videos again. It fantastic you took care to rehome your cat. Congratulations on your new boat! Keep up the fantastic work and great videos. Oh and your girlfriend is pretty cute also!

  • @solidtangent9953
    @solidtangent9953 Год назад

    A big congratulations man dang super happy for you

  • @North-SouthAdventures
    @North-SouthAdventures Год назад

    Gus, your new boat looks great !

  • @barrymolloy6237
    @barrymolloy6237 Год назад +2

    Freaking awesome Gus! I wish nothing but the best luck and safe travels. I'm super excited to see the progress of the Hatteras, the 1st splash and start up

  • @krystynadawson3318
    @krystynadawson3318 Год назад

    Appreciated your fast forward on the Erie Canal locks. Enjoyed watching your journey with your Dad. Thanks for sharing. Krystyna in Wisconsin

  • @SirenaSpades
    @SirenaSpades Год назад

    The new Hattarus is sweet! I was so excited about New England Dragway, I've been there so many times, I compete at car shows. The 454 what memories. I didn't realize they put them in Winnebegos! I helped my father pull a 454 from an old station wagon, rebuild it, and then put it in his truck, I was maybe 12. -- he didn't have any sons :) Love the videos!!

  • @sandersmills
    @sandersmills Год назад +1

    Nice Hatteras Capt. Gus... hope to see you soon.

  • @marksmith762
    @marksmith762 Год назад

    Good luck with the repairs and updates

  • @xrpmoree228
    @xrpmoree228 Год назад

    A -FLIPPING -MAZING!!!!!!! Congratulations Gus. can't wait to see all done up. keep rocking