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In Too Deep; YouTuber restoration of a classic Broward

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  1. SplashFl, May 30, 2025
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    Been following this kids boat sagas for some time now. Music in this one not too shabby.
  2. kevin8tor, May 30, 2025
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    I've been sporadicly watching it, as well. What impresses me about the young man is his indefatigable enthusiasm and ability to fix and maintain virtually every system on the vessel.
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  3. SplashFl, May 30, 2025
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    Yeah, Gus (I think that's his name) is definitely a "jack of all trades." His addition of the House battery system was one that was most impressive.
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  4. YachtForums, May 30, 2025
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    THIS!!!
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  5. Norseman, May 30, 2025
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    It is all cool, the boat, the batteries, the trip across the Stream, been there done that when I was his age, I was enthusiastic too, don’t miss any of it except the bikini girl..That was the best part of it.:cool:
  6. SplashFl, May 30, 2025
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    I miss all of it. Wish I still had the motivation. Old SUCKS.
  7. cromo, Aug 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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    Someone dare to speculate how much he might have paid for it?
  8. brunick, Aug 5, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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    yes, this, he is enjoying his time on that boat a lot :D - and if something is wrong he's able to fix it
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    An old Broward is not for the faint of heart. The entry price would likely pale in comparison to the restoration and operating costs. His ability to repair much of the machinery is the only way this boat doesn't become a hole in the water. Given the never-ending list of items that need addressing on old Browards, I would venture a guess at sub $250k. If he got it for much less, add good negotiator to his skill-set.
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  10. Norseman, Aug 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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    Not sure how a kid could cough up $250k cash, or how a lender could see that kind of value in a project boat..?
    Guessing $65-$75k but I have been wrong once or twice before.:confused:
  11. YachtForums, Aug 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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    I agree on financing Dag. That’s the wildcard. We paid $550,000 in 2000 for a 1982 72’ Broward that needed some love. Put another $200k into it and turned a blind eye to the continuing investment. Either the kid has pockets or his YT channel is generating crazy cash?
  12. boatpoor, Aug 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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    There may be a trust fund involved.
  13. Capt J, Aug 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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    The big problem are the expenses he can't control or do himself. Dockage, any kind of yard work, especially replacing plating etc. is big $$$$ these days.
  14. Norseman, Aug 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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    YT pays about $5 for each 1000 views, he need a lot of bikinis girls running around on deck to get enough views to pay for the tub.:cool:

    Here is another nifty project..

  15. brunick, Aug 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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    nope, he actually statet a couple of times that he has no trust fund, but its all earned money - afaik he worked/works a lot in some yards up north
  16. jsschieff, Aug 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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    No trust fund. His Dad has been been on his boats regularly. Gus works like crazy all summer to save up money and watches every penny when he cruises to make it all work.
  17. Capt Ralph, Aug 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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    My wife and I took delivery of our '78 Bertram 58 MY in 2003. One heck of a project boat then.
    We both had career jobs then.
    Fast Forward to 2025 after rebuilding stb main , two gen-sets, all A/Cs, and lots more....

    Just back from a 7 week deployment.
    Some issues during our trip but friends and big hammers kept us going.

    I am retired now but everyday I am on this Bertram still.
    All issues from our trip resolved quickly and back on the maintenance/upgrade list (5 pages long).
    It never ends.

    27 years later; I have to wonder, would the mortgage be paid off by now if we purchased a newer boat?
    Less cash out every month to fix/replace all that was non serviceable?

    Where does this kid find the time to fix his ole project boat??
  18. brunick, Aug 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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    and he does this all while filming it, editing it and putting it up on youtube as well :D
  19. Capt Ralph, Aug 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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    So I have to call a B S* and ask if there are techs working behind camera.

    * Carl hate acronyms but I think all understand this one.
  20. jsschieff, Aug 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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    I've watched Gus' videos since day one and I am fairly confident he does not have any sort of help beyond what he shows on camera. The guy does NOT keep his yachts in Bristol shape -- he simply keep them running and serviceable. He works for five months nonstop to save up for his trips south, he runs the Broward at 8 knots to limit fuel consumption, and he anchors out most of the time to avoid docking fees. He makes a little money from You Tube, has some videos sponsored by advertisers, and occasionally an equipment supplier gives him equipment for free or for a discount. He is an excellent mechanic/repairer and does almsot all the work himself but has the boat hauled once a year for bottom paint, zincs etc. I really enjoy how Gus is grateful and amazed at the life he has created and how much he loves chugging along on a passage.
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