WE BOUGHT 2 MORE HURRICANE DAMAGED BOATS! - Episode 99
28 February 2021 · 18 min · 3.3M views · Pensacola
What this video covers
The crew acquires two hurricane-damaged vessels, a 69-foot Symbol and a 2001 Sea Ray 560, located in Pensacola, Florida, following Hurricane Sally.0:49 Both yachts were submerged for approximately one month, resulting in total interior loss and significant electrical damage.6:40 The team focuses on salvaging the Symbol’s twin Caterpillar C18 marine engines, which remain viable because the lack of oxygen in the submerged block prevented internal oxidation.7:04 Working with a technician from Maintenance Pro, the crew removes the injectors, rocker arm assemblies, and turbos, soaking them in diesel to prevent further corrosion.13:43 They successfully turn the crankshafts by hand, confirming the engines are not seized.12:18 The engine control modules (ECMs) remain dry and functional due to effective factory seals.13:34 While the hulls require extensive fiberglass repair and the interiors necessitate a complete gutting, the engines retain significant market value.14:41 The crew intends to resell both vessels as project boats rather than restoring them personally.16:46
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