I bought the same boat about 10 years ago and still love it
@hoppertunitiescalling4172
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video man. Appreciate the help getting her maintenance done and taking her on the maiden voyage!
@austinsadventures305
3 жыл бұрын
Anytime man! Always fun doing those little projects. 🤙🏼
@hoppertunitiescalling4172
2 жыл бұрын
Man I just rewatched this and it is amazing how far this boat has come. I forget sometimes what it started as.
@austinsadventures305
2 жыл бұрын
You have given it new life that’s for sure
@vkhiev
2 жыл бұрын
That's an awesome boat
@hoppertunitiescalling4172
Жыл бұрын
I miss my boat. She's had 2 owners since me and I'm tempted to buy her back. This was an awesome boat
@austinsadventures305
Жыл бұрын
Yes it was!
@caseywolf3812
Жыл бұрын
Hey guys, I’m wondering your guys take on this boat. I see a 91 152 for sale and am just trying to get your guys opinion
@hoppertunitiescalling4172
Жыл бұрын
@caseywolf3812 it was a bad ass little boat. I loved it. Only 2 issues I have with these older smaller scouts. 1 is they used aluminum fuel tanks in the floor and are prone to pitting and leaking. 2 is they have "self bailing" decks which is great in theory BUT you're always standing in water and my bilge would always turn on if I had people on the front deck because water would come in anchor locker and drain toward the back and then kick bilge on. It annoys me to pull my plug at the end of a trip and see any water coming out and it was constant with the scout. The build quality is great and the ride and fiahability was awesome it's just those little things that drove me nuts. I would still own another one though so take those complaints with a grain of salt
@austinsadventures305
Жыл бұрын
I concur
@caseywolf3812
Жыл бұрын
Thanks fellas you guys are a lifeline right now. And how would I be able to tell if the fuel tank is ok or if it would need to be replaced? Also, when you mention the water on the deck issue is that the water coming through the holes beneath the bow mentioned in the comments below?
@Whalermansteve84
2 жыл бұрын
My neighbor around the corner from me has the same boat. He keeps his in mint condition and inside the garage. Nice boat and he rarely uses it
@austinsadventures305
2 жыл бұрын
They are sweet little boats!
@Whalermansteve84
2 жыл бұрын
@@austinsadventures305 I’m a diehard whaler fan. So anything that looks like a whaler but isn’t a whaler won’t work lol. Still nice little boats. I’d take one of the price was right
@hoppertunitiescalling4172
2 жыл бұрын
@@Whalermansteve84 looks like a whaler? I'm not knocking whalers because they are legendary but you get in a sportfish and it feels way more substantial than a whaler of similar size with the finishes they put in. And at this price there wasn't a whaler in the world for sale trust me. Lol
@davidr-me6ku
6 ай бұрын
Scout branched out of Boston WhalerAs did Edgewater boats…
@JeffCrowell11
10 ай бұрын
Great job guys. How many hours do you think are left on the Merc?
@austinsadventures305
Ай бұрын
Who knows with a Merc. 😂
@austinriggs8473
Ай бұрын
What length controls are you running?
@austinsadventures305
Ай бұрын
Control cables? Probably 14-16’ that boat is long gone.
@jeremyinman4702
Жыл бұрын
You got out and poled around on this thing yet? Curious how it poles and if that cathedral style hull has a lot of hull slap
@austinsadventures305
Жыл бұрын
That boat was cool. My buddy Matt sold it a while ago. We polled around down here in the keys and it was a fantastic boat for the backcountry. Not terrible hull slap at all
@commanderfox4387
2 жыл бұрын
What’s the reason for the hole down below the u bolt on the front of the boat. I’m looking at buying one like this and it has a hole in the same place.
@austinsadventures305
2 жыл бұрын
That is actually the anchor drain. Dumb design imo. He sealed up a bunch of holes in that boat.
@commanderfox4387
2 жыл бұрын
@@austinsadventures305 oh that’s good to know. I thought it looked like someone just drilled a hole through the front for no reason. I was glad to see it in the same spot on this one
@Oakleyshooter
2 жыл бұрын
What size merc is on the back? Also a hydrofoil does wonders for planing out MUCH faster.
@austinsadventures305
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a 75HP and no need for a whale tail after propping the boat correctly, the boat has almost zero bow rise now. But some boats definitely need them.
@commanderfox4387
2 жыл бұрын
what size motor came on this?
@austinsadventures305
2 жыл бұрын
70 2stroke
@commanderfox4387
2 жыл бұрын
@@austinsadventures305 I’m looking at a 93 160 with a 70hp Johnson so that good the hear it will do 30
@neishab264
2 жыл бұрын
Do you buy older boats or know someone or place that does?
@austinsadventures305
2 жыл бұрын
Depends on the kind of boat.
@neishab264
2 жыл бұрын
@@austinsadventures305 1988 Aquasport 22’ EF w/ Yamaha 2000 200HP
@austinsadventures305
2 жыл бұрын
@@neishab264 Aquasports are great boats. You should have no problem selling that. 👍🏼
@neishab264
2 жыл бұрын
@@austinsadventures305 I know the quality of the boat too just having an issue because it’s older and people tend to shy away or get scared because of that not knowing what it really is
@austinsadventures305
2 жыл бұрын
@@neishab264 yes. Typically a boat that age needs completely re done. I am personally not interested, I would try listing on boat trader. Good luck with the sale!
@VirantRoss
2 жыл бұрын
Make sure the foam isnt wet
@hoppertunitiescalling4172
2 жыл бұрын
I've been digging into this thing for weeks every nook and cranny. I've reached into every crevice and felt foam and can't find any water yet. I have fixed some through hull leaks, replaced a fuel line, reran some wiring, replaced all fluids, a new prop, replaced all grease, cleaned all the stainless, ran a full tank with a can of seafoam through her(carbs are now crazy clean, etc. There are some cosmetic issues in gel coat and keel I will address once it's not so hot but I've taken it on several 40+ mile rides and she will hit 36 and runs like a banshee. Had it in some nasty chop too and handled surprisingly well. I will continue digging but in all honesty it's an amazing boat for what I got it for
@hoppertunitiescalling4172
2 жыл бұрын
Update: have found some in rear Working on a plan for addressing it now. Any tips? I've had a shop vac blowing in there for 3 days and at least what I can feel is drying out BUT not sure what it's like down lower.
@DallasLopez1
Жыл бұрын
I’m looking at one of these with the stock Yamaha 70hp 2 stroke very stoked after having it out in a lake with 3’ chop and cross winds
@RandytheLatheGuy
3 жыл бұрын
You didn't happen to buy that in Springhill did you?
@austinsadventures305
3 жыл бұрын
I believe that’s where it was purchased.
@MoGumboFukUTubeForChngngMyName
Жыл бұрын
The answer is “Bad” I had a friend that owned this boat, it’s like a paddle board with an engine. I’m sure it’s fine for a smaller lake or a river, but NOT harbor, bay, or ocean. Down right dangerous (not to mention insanely rough ride) in any water with a one foot chop (that’s being generous) or more
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