Free Boat · Big Dreams · Zero Experience
I Got a 33ft Chris-Craft
for Free.
It came fully stripped down — the last owner planned a rebuild and never did it. Now a guy with zero boating experience is putting it back together, one bolt, one blooper and one “what does THIS do?” at a time.
“Want a free boat?” I said yes. Then I asked questions.
A 33-foot Chris-Craft cruiser. Twin 350s (MerCruiser 260) that haven’t run in years — and one definitely needs work. Batteries held together by hope and corrosion. A boat taken apart by someone else, with no instruction manual. And a captain with exactly zero experience.
This isn’t a restoration channel. It’s a comedy with occasional boat repairs. If I can figure this out, anyone can — and you get to laugh along the way.
Meet the Boat →Mission: Get This Boat Wet
Honest progress: fundraising is just getting started. Every shirt, mug and guide goes toward engines, batteries, safety gear and launch day.
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Every shirt buys a bolt. We need a LOT of bolts.
Merch
“Sunk Happens.” “Captain of Bad Decisions.” Tees, hoodies, hats and mugs for fellow rookies.
Shop merch →Rookie Guides
PDF guides written by a guy learning the hard way, so you can learn the easy way. Available now.
Browse the guides →Safety First (Seriously)
Plain-English checklists and free articles for new boaters. Start here before you turn a key.
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Plus behind-the-scenes updates, launch-day news and first dibs on new merch.