Transforming a $5,000 Boat into a $15,000 Yacht (Well, Almost)

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Restoring a 2002 Askeladden 585 Explorer – From Start to Finish! Join me as I bring a 23-year-old Askeladden 585 Explorer (19 ft, 2002 model) back to life after years of wear and neglect. This video covers everything from hull repair and teak deck treatment to stereo upgrades and engine maintenance on the Mercury 115 ELPT outboard. From removing old antifouling paint, to fixing the electrical system with self designed 3D-printed parts, polishing, and installing new marine electronics, this project turned out to be one of the most tiering and satisfying I've ever done. Whether you're a boat owner, DIY fan, or just love satisfying transformations – I thin (and hope) this video is for you. Every step is documented – from start to finish! What You'll See in This Video: Teardown and cleaning Gelcoat polishing & fiberglass repairs Teak deck restoration using Owatrol Deks Olje D.1 Canvas and upholstery cleaning Installing Velex VX-502 180W stereo Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 72cv with GT20-TM Transducer Electrical upgrades with custom 3D-printed parts Bottom treatment with Jotun Yachting products Cooling system service, impeller and thermostat replacement New zinc anodes and gear oil First launch and sea trial! Mercury 115 ELPT – Engine Parts Used: 1. Water Pump Repair Kit • Part No: 47-89984Q01 • Complete kit including impeller, gaskets, base plate, and seals. 2. Thermostat Kit • Part No: 805380A1 • 143°F / 62°C thermostat with gasket – for Mercury 2-stroke outboards. 3. Zinc Anodes (Corrosion Protection) • Cavitation plate: 826134Q • Engine bracket (rectangular): 826134A • Swivel bracket: 818298Q1 4. Gear oil and other fluids (SAE 90) used during refill. Other Key Materials & Upgrades: • Bottom Paint System: – Primer: Jotun Yachting Barrier Primer (2-component epoxy primer) – Antifouling: Jotun Yachting NonStop Supreme (self-polishing antifouling paint) • Teak Treatment: – Owatrol Deks Olje D.1 – Penetrating saturating oil, perfect for old dry teak. • Marine Stereo: – Velex VX-502 (180W) – Compact waterproof stereo with Bluetooth, USB, and FM/AM radio. • Navigation & Sonar: – Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 72cv with GT20-TM Transducer – CHIRP traditional and ClearVü scanning sonar for detailed underwater imaging. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this restoration project, please like, comment, and subscribe for more DIY boating content and future upgrades. 00:00 Intro 01:40 Disassembly and Cleaning 03:23 Removing Stickers & Bottom Paint 04:45 Installing Trailer Jockey Wheel 04:56 Teak Deck Deep Clean 05:54 Hull Damage Repair 06:50 Epoxy Primer Coating 09:02 New Parts Delivery! 10:56 Testing the Boat Stereo 11:35 Bottom Paint – Final Layer 12:48 Sanding & Oiling the Teak Deck 16:08 Washing the Old Canvas Top 18:07 Teak Caulking Fail – and Fix 20:06 Upgrading the Boat Vents 20:43 Gelcoat Polishing 24:11 Restoring the Seat Mount 24:22 The Best Teak Oil Ever? 25:13 Installing the New Stereo System 29:22 Garmin Echomap UHD 72cv & Transducer Setup 36:14 Trailer Replacement on Land 38:25 Rewiring with 3D-Printed Parts 41:20 Deep Clean & New Cushions 42:20 Water in the Fuel System 44:28 Impeller Replacement 46:47 Replacing the Zinc Anodes 47:44 Gear Oil Refill 48:25 Thermostat Replacement 49:17 Ready for the Water? 49:45 Steering Wheel Restoration 52:17 First Time on the Water! 54:04 Deep Water Fishing Thanks to https://artlist.io/ for music! WEARETHEGOOD – Do Si Do (Instrumental Version) → https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/do-si-do/134472 Yarin Primak – Highway (Instrumental Version) → https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/highway/132645 idokay – Climb Back Up → https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/climb-back-up/122671 Mark Fabian – Unfortunate Events → https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/unfortunate-events/126523 Aves – Coffee Stop → https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/coffee-stop/132138 Yarin Primak – Wine Up (Instrumental Version) → https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/wine-up/116275 Aureyez – Moonhop → https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/moonhop/128075 Ian Post – Kings Rising (Instrumental Version) → https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/kings-rising/116605 Mönt Lee – Dripper (Instrumental Version) → https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/album/dripper/12187 Jozeque – Cozee Rooftop → https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/cozee-rooftop/120060 Donner Tie – Carioca Breeze → https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/carioca-breeze/122629 Lalinea – I Don't Get the Lesson (Lalinea Remix) → https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/i-dont-get-the-lesson---lalinea-remix/80362 Wes Harris – Champion (No Lead Vocals) → https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/champion/133662