How a Viral Mini Excavator Video Took Me to China (Visiting the Factory)

Sponsored By Coupert: Download Coupert for free here: https://www.coupert.com/join-coupert?... This video was originally meant to be a simple follow-up. 0:00 Intro 1:17 Getting the trailer out 2:34 Boat trip and test 6:09 About the viral excavator video 7:09 Going to China, meeting the excavator company 9:20 Sales team office 9:34 Drone crash 10:25 Coupert 11:02 Catching large fish 11:55 Getting the boat out of the water 12:57 Doing stupid things 16:35 Boat maintenance after one season 19:15 Happy holidays About seven months ago, I restored an old and worn-out 19-foot Askeladden boat — a project that turned out better than I ever expected. 👉 You can watch that boat restoration video here:    • Transforming a $5,000 Boat into a $15,000 ...   This time, the plan was simple: take the boat out of the water and get it ready for winter storage. But along the way, something unexpected happened. Earlier this year, I also uploaded a video about a mini excavator I bought through Alibaba. That video completely took off and has now passed 3.9 million views. 👉 You can watch that excavator video here:    • I Bought a Mini Excavator From China and T...   The attention from that video eventually led to an invitation from the manufacturer to visit their factory in China and see how the excavators are actually made. So yes — this video starts with a boat, but somehow ends up in China. Merry Christmas, and I hope you’re having a great holiday season. Sponsor: Coupert With Christmas just around the corner, saving money on shopping is more important than ever. Coupert is a free browser extension that automatically helps you save money while shopping online. Coupert: automatically finds hidden coupon codes compares prices across different stores lets you earn cashback on your purchases No minimum requirements. Completely free and easy to use. 👉 Get Coupert using the link above and start saving money today. 💬 Let me know what you think I’d love to hear from you: What did you think of the video? Do you prefer boat projects, machines, or factory visits? What would you like to see more of on the channel? Leave a comment below — I read them all. A big thank you to Coupert for sponsoring this video. See you next time. 🔖 Hashtags #Coupert #CouponHacks #SaveMoney #CouponCode #Cashback #BoatRestoration #Askeladden #Winterizing #Excavator #Alibaba #China