I dont know why, but I find this video super soothing to watch, maybe its the guy's voice? Aussie Dude Fixes boat ***EDIT: Based on watching more videos, hes actually form New Zealand***
Highlight: "I made myself a little starter pole here." at about 5:13"
Scary Bit: Gas splashing out of the carbs & all over the power head, then injecting gas directly into the cylinders with a syringe.
In another episode, Marty repairs the washing machine he uses as a generator. Washing Machine Generator
Yes, there is something about that Aussie accent. Video reminds me of when I was going through my boat, putting in a new floor, figuring out why the engine didn't run (PO had reversed the wiring to the coils) and maintenance stuff like new thermostats and water pump. I remember the first time I drained the gearcase oil--of the small amount of fluid in it, 90% was water, 10% was milky gear lube. Fearing the worst, I put fresh lube in it and put new O-rings on the drain and fill screws. Amazingly it's still going strong, years later. If it sits for a month or two, it will leak some out past the shaft seals, but given the age of this motor (1983) and the fact that it's spent some time in salt water, I'm just gonna keep it full and run it. At this point, it owes nobody nuthin'. 
Had her out just yesterday in fact. Beautiful day to be on the water.
My favorite Marty videos:
Recovers excavator from woods after it sat 10+ years:
And the first time he put it to work, with his 'helper' :
Who is this guy, really? Ethan Hunt? Magyver? The A-Team's trainer? What an awesome skillset!
Not saying you’re wrong but judging from the landscape it looks more like NZ. I can’t tell those accents apart. But they sure can!
A 401 CJ said:Not saying you’re wrong but judging from the landscape it looks more like NZ. I can’t tell those accents apart. But they sure can!
Yes, he mentioned New Zealand in the video about his washing machine generator.
Looks like he's from New Zealand, so he'd probably pop you in the nose for calling him an Aussie.
I like how he just stops by his mussel farm and grabs lunch in a few of his videos.
Yikes, he's definitely from New Zealand based on a couple of videos! I wish I could change the thread name - Hope this doesnt turn into a Flight of the Conchords story arc!
ManhattanM (fka NY535iManual) said:Yikes, he's definitely from New Zealand based on a couple of videos! I wish I could change the thread name - Hope this doesnt turn into a Flight of the Conchords story arc!
Pretty sure NZ could also qualify as “down under”.
Edit: the quick way to tell them apart - if it wasn’t filmed on a beach and it still looks like paradise, it ain’t OZ.
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