Excellent video Tim! Glad you are back and with this subject matter. I purchased a sea sled about 6 months ago and the motor will not run. The prop shaft spins but no power to the motor. I now have more info to go on. Thanks again and welcome back.
@@ToyTinkerTim I look forward to your future videos on the sea sled. I need to source the red foam flotation strips on either side of the battery tube.
The 'Drain plug" is similar to the ones on real boats and jet skis. It's used to drain the hull after use in water in case water seeped in during use. I have a sea sled and fortunately for me it was never used in water! Great video and Happy collecting.
Love your content but the pace of the video is so slow it gives me anxiety. I’d love to see an alt version with all of the long silent pauses cut out. Maybe some subtle background music or sped up video in the parts where your just cutting the same thing for 5 straight.
Thanks for the input, I think I might have an idea for this suggestion. The episodes now are aimed to collectors who are looking for the details of a "DIY' episode. I know some people also like to watch similar episodes more as a passive form of viewing. When I do include shots of repetitive work, or stay longer on a scene of work, I'm doing so to convey the work/time involved to DIY collectors, so they don't undertake a repair or restoration that may be very involved and time consuming (like this episode) with a false sense of ease. It would be a shame to start a project and get discouraged with the amount of work and time involved, and ultimately shelve it in mid repair process. Thanks for watching!
@@ToyTinkerTim That makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to respond. I plan to continue watching your content either way but would love the option to watch a more passive viewing format option. I look forward to all your future videos!
It looked like it was over to me too. The vinegar treatment was going to be a last ditch effort to keep it as original as possible, versus finding a newly made similar motor. It runs great 👍. Thanks Paul
Wish I had mine still. Such a cool accessory. I had this, the space capsule, airplane, armored car and the motorcycle with side car. Later in life I acquired re-pops of the police cycle and race car. Loved my GI Joe action figures,not a doll…ugh hmmm.
I had one as a kid. Along with a GI Joe with the orange wetsuit. My brother sprayed him with brake cleaner and turned him in to Grilled Cheese Man with a deformed suit........
Any suggestions on "repairing" a vintage MPC model kit sealed box that is "collapsing" in on itself. Aside from the obvious of removing cellophane and opening kit to iron box out. Thanks!!!
Got this for Christmas in '66, could not wait for summer to test it out. Took it to a swim lake in northern New Jersey and watched it glide through the water underwater while I was underwater, then it stopped. The battery compartment had flooded out and then corroded really bad, and later GI Joe's body joints rusted too. Totally devastating toy loss.
Ugh that's frustrating, especially as a kid to have it flood and stop like that. Not that it really makes it better but you know from this episode you definitely weren't the only one who experienced that. Thanks for watching 👍
Great video, definitely subbing your channel! This toy reminds me of the aesthetic design in the James Bond film Thunderball. Think that might've been an influence, or does the toy predate that flick? Looking forward to checking out more of your videos and admiring your restoration skills.
I'm sure there were some influences of the gadgets and gear of James Bond, especially in the later Adventure Team Action Packs. Thanks for watching and subscribing 👍
Is this video timely or what !! We have two complete sets with original boxes from the 1960’s owned only by us. Yes, we did have a lot of fun with these sleds years ago. We are having the same issue with non performing motors. What a wonderful video and thank you for sharing this information.
So very detailed and true to real life situations and the frustrations of repairing vintage toys. Great tips, tricks, and even not to do's. Great video!
Excellent video Tim! Glad you are back and with this subject matter. I purchased a sea sled about 6 months ago and the motor will not run. The prop shaft spins but no power to the motor. I now have more info to go on. Thanks again and welcome back.
Thanks Glenn, hope this helps you troubleshoot your sea sled
@@ToyTinkerTim I look forward to your future videos on the sea sled. I need to source the red foam flotation strips on either side of the battery tube.
Major resto work! 👍🏻
Yeah it was some major work for sure, just too cool of a vintage toy to not get it running again.
No bathtub test?? lol….excellent. I just bought one. Fully expect motor repair fun!
Nice work ! I had this sled new in box in 1973 , but mine was dark blue..many hours of fun at the lake nearby ! Thanks Tim !
The 'Drain plug" is similar to the ones on real boats and jet skis. It's used to drain the hull after use in water in case water seeped in during use. I have a sea sled and fortunately for me it was never used in water! Great video and Happy collecting.
Great restoration!! Thanks for sharing Your passion and adventures 😀 👍 ♥️ 🎉🎉👏👏👏👏🎉🎉💯💯💯💯💯🎉
Thanks for watching
Love your content but the pace of the video is so slow it gives me anxiety. I’d love to see an alt version with all of the long silent pauses cut out.
Maybe some subtle background music or sped up video in the parts where your just cutting the same thing for 5 straight.
Thanks for the input, I think I might have an idea for this suggestion. The episodes now are aimed to collectors who are looking for the details of a "DIY' episode. I know some people also like to watch similar episodes more as a passive form of viewing.
When I do include shots of repetitive work, or stay longer on a scene of work, I'm doing so to convey the work/time involved to DIY collectors, so they don't undertake a repair or restoration that may be very involved and time consuming (like this episode) with a false sense of ease. It would be a shame to start a project and get discouraged with the amount of work and time involved, and ultimately shelve it in mid repair process.
Thanks for watching!
@@ToyTinkerTim That makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to respond. I plan to continue watching your content either way but would love the option to watch a more passive viewing format option. I look forward to all your future videos!
I really liked the video, very cool. And the watercraft is SENSATIONAL 👏👏👏👏
Thanks for checking it out 👍
Great job
Absolute classic I never had one of these as a kid growing up in the 70s,but it’s definitely awesome looking!!
It is a awesome vintage toy. Lot's of creativity in design and engineering to make this one. Thanks again for watching Robert!
IT'S ALIVE!! Pretty amazing, I figured that rusty motor as irredeemable.
It looked like it was over to me too. The vinegar treatment was going to be a last ditch effort to keep it as original as possible, versus finding a newly made similar motor. It runs great 👍. Thanks Paul
Wish I had mine still. Such a cool accessory. I had this, the space capsule, airplane, armored car and the motorcycle with side car. Later in life I acquired re-pops of the police cycle and race car. Loved my GI Joe action figures,not a doll…ugh hmmm.
Sounds like a great collection of vehicles you had as a kid, thanks for watching!
I had one as a kid. Along with a GI Joe with the orange wetsuit. My brother sprayed him with brake cleaner and turned him in to Grilled Cheese Man with a deformed suit........
Fantastic resto work, glad to see you posting vids again. You are the best on the tube!
Wow, thanks Mark
Awesome 👏
I have had to repair some sleds that were to far gone
I would like to post videos
Is there a email for you Tim?
Thanks Bill I got your message
That came out over here in the UK as part of Palitoy action man but they turned it into a space vehicle
That is some creative repurposing of a toy for sure! Thanks for watching😀
Any suggestions on "repairing" a vintage MPC model kit sealed box that is "collapsing" in on itself. Aside from the obvious of removing cellophane and opening kit to iron box out. Thanks!!!
Got this for Christmas in '66, could not wait for summer to test it out. Took it to a swim lake in northern New Jersey and watched it glide through the water underwater while I was underwater, then it stopped. The battery compartment had flooded out and then corroded really bad, and later GI Joe's body joints rusted too. Totally devastating toy loss.
Ugh that's frustrating, especially as a kid to have it flood and stop like that. Not that it really makes it better but you know from this episode you definitely weren't the only one who experienced that. Thanks for watching 👍
Oh yeah...nice!
Great video, definitely subbing your channel! This toy reminds me of the aesthetic design in the James Bond film Thunderball. Think that might've been an influence, or does the toy predate that flick? Looking forward to checking out more of your videos and admiring your restoration skills.
I'm sure there were some influences of the gadgets and gear of James Bond, especially in the later Adventure Team Action Packs. Thanks for watching and subscribing 👍
Is this video timely or what !! We have two complete sets with original boxes from the 1960’s owned only by us. Yes, we did have a lot of fun with these sleds years ago. We are having the same issue with non performing motors. What a wonderful video and thank you for sharing this information.
Sounds great, good luck and thanks for watching!
So very detailed and true to real life situations and the frustrations of repairing vintage toys. Great tips, tricks, and even not to do's. Great video!
Thanks for watching, and the feedback 👍
I like what you've done there, awesome work ✌️
Thanks for watching 👍