WHAT HAPPENED to our 1969 Detroit Diesel 12v71 Engines?

What happened to our 1969 Detroit Diesel 12V71 engines? When we pulled them out of Tangaroa during our repower, everyone told us they were worth $10,000 apiece. We counted on that money to help fund the project, but reality didn’t match the promise. We tried everything—listing them on eBay, Facebook, Craigslist, even setting up our own website. After all that, the engines were still sitting in storage long after our 700 nautical mile sea trial. In this video, we take you through the full story: hauling the Detroits out, trying to part them, shutting down Blaine’s shop, and the tough choices we faced when they wouldn’t sell. We even show you the few parts that remain and what they’re being used for today. Everyone said we could cash in on these classic 12V71s, but this is what really happened. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to repower a boat and deal with the aftermath, this is the behind-the-scenes story you won’t see anywhere else. Want to follow Tangaroa’s repower from the very beginning? Watch our full repower series and sign up for our free newsletter, The Captain’s Log, at www.onboardtangaroa.com. #boatlife #dieselengines #boatrefit 👉 Want to go deeper into life onboard Tangaroa and get early access to every video from both of our channels? Join our crew at www.onboardtangaroa.com or right here through YouTube Memberships. We’re not on Patreon anymore—we’ve built our own space where we can connect directly with you, share behind-the-scenes updates, and offer crew-only perks like: ✔️ Early and ad-free access to all videos ✔️ Real-time Wheelhouse Weekly Video updates ✔️ Our Monthly Captain’s Log newsletter ✔️ Discounts on exclusive crew-only and other merchandise ✔️A Crew-Only Discord Community - we're in there LOTS! Whether you're here for the tech builds, the off-the-grid living, or just the adventure of it all—your support helps us keep sharing it every step of the way. And in return, you get the full story—not just the YouTube edit. ⚓ Join us here: www.onboardtangaroa.com or click “Join” on our YouTube channel to become part of the crew. ✅ Also check out our other channel: Exploring the World Onboard Tangaroa 🆓 Our free newsletter is launching soon—sign up on the site! 📢Tried, Tested & Tangaroa Approved 🧭... We use TIMEZERO for all our navigation — it’s the system we trust to keep us safe out there. They’ve also given our viewers 10% off any product on their site with the code TANGAROA. 📧 Questions/Business Inquiries? Reach us at: [email protected] Programs We Use: 🎵 Music from: Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/3jxxv9 📅 Social media scheduling made easy: SmarterQueue https://smarterqueue.com/?afmc=207 🤣Do you know what BOAT stands for? Bring On Another Thousand. – Unknown (but very relatable)