The Best $300 Boat I've ever bought - Turning a Boat With a Cracked Block Into a Family Lake Cruiser
I picked up this sweet Bayliner for $300 because the owner said the engine had a "crack in it". Not knowing what that meant, and guessing a tandem axle trailer would be worth at least that amount, I figured I’d buy it and see what I could do with it.
In the end, the boat had 4 cracks in the exhaust manifolds and 2 wide cracks in the block. Luckily, the cracks were exterior, and there wasn’t any water getting in the block contaminating the oil.
With a few sticks of Epoxy Putty and a package of JB Weld like compound from Harbor Freight, I did my best to patch up the cracks.
This is the process.
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I bought a old glastron in the late 70s and during the test run it leaked water out of a crack in the block. I got a nice looking boat for $900. I put in a auto bulge pump but it never leaked enough water in a days outing to turn the pump on. End of day maybe 4-5 gallons in the bottom. It was used like this for 7 years and I never looked back. Glad others like to keep things simple and just enjoy life.
It seems like the previous owner forgot to winterize it properly. Luckily, the whole engine wasn't destroyed. Great job making it seaworthy once again! Good luck and many happy cruises!
I think you did a great job of making your family happy. Your a good man
Cool bro
300$ boat or not that would bug me. I guess I'm just one of the do it right the first time kinda people. Hope it works for ya. good vid
You crack me up.
Did this end up holding up?
@YouGotItGiyl
3 жыл бұрын
It lasted at least through the end of the season. I sold the boat at the end of the season.
How many boats do you need
Weld those manifolds. Lose 5.0 engine for a 5.7. Lol