Must See 1999 34 Venture Center Console Restoration!

[@BornAgainBoating]

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[@MrMallen1315]

I'm new to the channel but I really enjoyed this video. I really appreciate the workmanship and pride in your work.

[@troydunn04]

@Gerald Jelks It depends on what's wrong with it and if your going to do the work yourself. If the boat needs a new engine or has rotten wood it's almost not worth restoring.

[@bclaverenz1]

Troy Dunn ....Question....Lets say you buy a 30-34 foot center Console WITHOUT engines and it needs new wiring and possibly a new transom. How do you go about #1 Determining a $$ value of the boat to offer for its purchase...#2 How do you go about Determining the cost of rewiring the boat...?? Engine costs and for the most part new Transom costs are not that difficult to budget....Unknowns like wiring or other other electrical issues probably are... How do I gage these $$ costs...???

[@colsonangelo8202]

sorry to be so offtopic but does anybody know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account..? I somehow forgot the account password. I would love any tricks you can give me.

[@mosesdouglas2240]

@Colson Angelo Instablaster :)

[@kerryhennessy169]

Always loved that Desperado boat. We pass it on the way out. Y’all did our blue Rybo Runner, it’s a tank!

[@Pissenberg1]

Thorough as usual. I love watching. I have spent the last 60 years building, rebuilding , & maintains 4 boats. A labor of love, satisfaction, & accomplishment. I love watching your videos with the newest technology being applied. I recently sold my 24’ Sea Ray CC of 38 years. Maintained like new. I am looking for my next...

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you! Awesome :) What are you looking at getting?

[@Pissenberg1]

Not sure .... would consider open bow walk through. 24 0 or 20', @@BornAgainBoating

[@MiguelRamos8486]

And now we have pretty much a brand new boat after all of this. Well done good job. I missed my career as an outboard mechanic technician and would go back and do it if I had a chance. God bless.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you! God Bless you!

[@georgeanddaddecker7563]

You have some serious talent. Watching your work inspires me!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you! That's a great compliment, thank you!

[@itninja9503]

This is a great video.... There is a lot of "Dead air" when you're working. I feel you could really take your already amazing video up a notch by using some of that time to describe what you're doing. Such as Filling the holes with what? Tape the gel coat before drilling because, Cutting the holes with a what kind of saw with a what blade?? 6:30 what kind of speaker. Etc... Not knocking this video it is awesome, just my opinion. I need to drop 100lbs so I can fit in those tight spaces like you and do this to my 34 Venture. Having it's 3rd set of engines and 4th set of Electronics. It is in desperate need of a overhaul. Thanks for sharing this awesome vid!

[@delawareteacher1182]

I don't own a boat yet, I am thankful to have your channel. I am praying for you and your family, keep being amazing in Christ Jesus! :)

[@kevinbrewer6985]

Thanks for the history, American Custom Yachts of Stuart, Fl, bought the molds from Venture and continue to make an awesome CC. I've had the privilege to watch them be laid up and rigged, nice operation, I've seen their cold molded sportfishers built on jigs and they epitomize quality. Why do I know so much, I rent them portable storage monthly and see the goings on frequently. Anyway, love your channel. Kevin

[@billyboats1853]

Nice work, keep tight and clean. I'm currently doing a second 34 venture for a customer...

[@doneggerton7313]

I just found your channel from shots, life channel and I love restoring boats, so I am definitely a fan

[@TheDoug9901]

when you own IOs you learn a lot now that I run outboards I don't learn very much it's been a good experience never breaks down. Starts like my car

[@BornAgainBoating]

Hahhaha yeah, they are pretty amazing aren't they :) You know 20 years ago though they weren't near as reliable as they are now :)

[@anbigal764]

Real professional work. You guys take a lot of pride in what you do.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you!

[@ZZz3rDeYezZZ]

Amazing job. Impressive attention to detail!

[@kerryhennessy169]

Always loved the Desperado. Owner of Shelter Bay right? Tim Hennessy is my Dad, we have done a lot of business there over the years

[@ScoutyBoyO]

Com'on man, at 12 mins, no safety goggles. :-) You only get one set of eyes. great videos and work.

[@ThePinkPanth3r]

I had had so close a call it split my contact lens in two. Now I wear big ass glasses all the time and I'll still put goggles over them.

[@douglasthompson2740]

That 34 would be a good subject for glassing over the 'shoebox fit' where the deck meets and overlaps the hull. I see it was one of the manufacturers who used regular steel through bolts which are rusting instead of stainless at a minimum but the best is like commercial boats who have to withstand hard use and that is a solid glassed joint. It is also frequently leaks and is a weak spot on impacting a dock or other boats. Glassing it really strengthens the area. It is a straight forward job as it can be done from the outside completely. Plus you get to stand up for the whole project!! Nice boat.

[@rogerreed9768]

Another question, when your running wiring harnesses, are you not shortening harnesses due to continuity of components ,save time or not really concerned with weight?......Just wondering, a cleaner look and weight from a aviation point of view.

[@ileslie913]

Nice use of FLUSH CUTTERS on the zip ties!!!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Talk about a pet peeve! Things like that make the difference to quality and poor quality :)

[@eugeneweeks3325]

Not to bad. You should check out an Intrepid if you ever get the chance if you haven’t already. I used to be a rigger there and they set the console is the boat already wired with everything all cooked up and labeled. It is absolutely perfect. We used lots of split loom and tie wrap saddles. Oh, and shrink wrap on every single connection point.

[@BornAgainBoating]

That's awesome! Intrepids are a really nice boat :) we've repowered a couple of them and they are always really clean on the inside!

[@eugeneweeks3325]

Born Again Boating I just subscribed to your channel. You guys have some really cool videos. I might even learn a thing or two because you guys are talented and full of knowledge.

[@JETTSET]

Amazing work gentlemen.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you kindly!

[@rogerreed9768]

I have a question, living in a area that is very seasonal with boating which then in-turn is seasonal with equipment and light in material overhead. With all the big stores taking over the Mom and Pop places, what's your "go to" for electrical supplies for boats? I'm finding very limited anything at local shops in area, even simple hole grommets for "new" holes for pulling wiring harnesses. Everything is geared toward the weekend warrior , say a couple bulbs or something really hard like a cotter pin for a bearing grease repack on a trailer tire change. Again, good videos Thx

[@kiplindsay8413]

Great video, but that music. At least turn it down so I don't have to keep adjusting volume to hear you speak

[@guidedbylee303]

Amazing amazing work man. Sheesh. In another life I would be an intern at this shop.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you!

[@readymedspharmacy9293]

Do you sell the boats when you are done with them.. I'm interested in purchasing one to take to the Caribbean ( Dominica ).... Would love to have you come visit sometime.

[@TheDoug9901]

your so lucky in Florida to be able to get parts with no hassle. Canada your boat needs something they won't answer the phone on Mondays. Major breakdown repair not until winter. I would phone up Florida sent me a riser or upper gearcase could be in the water next weekend.

[@TheDmoney315]

Spectacular great work love watching your videos! ⛵️

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thanks so much!

[@haciendadad]

I like the idea of buying an older boat and renovating it, adding in the upgrades you want but wouldn't it just be cheaper to buy a newer boat?

[@BornAgainBoating]

It all depends on the boat. Where you get the parts and who does the work :/ restorations can get expensive, sometimes more than a new boat!

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

Awesome job. Kinda surprised the screen is so small though.

[@annapolisoutboardful]

Beautiful job, but your the guy that gets my arms cut up from clipping wire ties, Use the proper wire tie tensioning tool. No sharp ends!!

[@cardio10101]

AMAZING JOB FELLAS 👍

[@southernmdliving389]

Nice someone who cares about the work they put out hard to find anymore. So what is the cost of this rehab compared to buying a new boat??? How much are we saving??? Or how much better are we getting over factory???

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you! Restorations dont really save you that much over buying a new boat. They are done more because of sentimental value and the love of a certain boat. Smaller boats can save you some money when restoring them, it all depends on how much you want to put into the boat:)

[@boostedsaleen6146]

Badass I need to do a repower on the fountain we have. The old mercury's optimax 225s only have 700hrs on them but would like more power. I'm thinking twin 300s should do the trick. Lol

[@bclaverenz1]

boosted saleen ...How many feet is your Fountain....??? Is it rated for 2 Mercury 350s...????

[@boostedsaleen6146]

@@bclaverenz1 is 29.5 foot its rated for twin 250s but a 300 is the same physical size.

[@thomasautengruber8369]

boosted saleen It‘s not only about weight and size, you need to check with them to see if the transom and the whole boat is made to handle the extra load. That ranges from the extra torque on the transom to the hull‘s integrity crashing into waves another 10mph faster than originally anticipated. You might also lose your insurance coverage if you run engines the boat was not made for. Just a heads up.

[@gorillahd9247]

Awesome video and fantastic skills.

[@affatbe]

This video makes me happy!

[@ther1rida]

Top notch

[@westnoorazli4943]

Hey ,... can you give us a list of hand tool you use ? loving the video . SUBSCRIBED !

[@nldmaster]

Restoring boats is a young man's game. That hurt me just watching all of the contortions and laying on rough surfaces.

[@Daniel_BDB]

That's just what comes with being a marine tech.

[@cardio10101]

That's the truth. Giving me flashbacks of a 1980 Sea Ray Weekender I restored decades ago and still feeling the back pain.

[@skullhart]

Awesome job. What would I be looking at monetarily to have a retrofit like this accomplished on another Venture 34?

[@BornAgainBoating]

Well, there are a lot of variables that goes into something like this. But it could get up to 100K!

[@TJ-zl3tx]

Why spend 100K on a retrofit? Is a new one that much more?

[@mchaves7663]

May I ask How much was spent on the renovation? The end result is great 👍

[@BornAgainBoating]

Its hard to say, most of it was done in house with parts being bought at cost, so to do this out of pocket at a marina, probably around 75K or so

[@kaderblanka8103]

you do this work there in Algeria for 1 year you are millionaire Dear sir Good luck for you 👍🤴🏻🍀

[@jonscholl7105]

hey i found a bracket its aluminum in jamaica but am wondering if its the rite one

[@HairExperience]

Very cool. Love watching your videos!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you!

[@spinnaker5514]

Wow! Great job and a great video! I was wondering I'm working on a project on my boat and I really like the gloss black panels on each side of the dash that had all the switches. Can you tell me what the material is? And how you labeled the switches? Did you make the labels or order them from some where? If so, where? I would love to try and copy that for my boat. I ripping out old switches and going to breaker switches. Thanks for any help you can offer me. Bill

[@BornAgainBoating]

Awesome! Thank you and the material is acrylic. Its OEM from venture though, if you would like to replicate it though. Look into boat outfitters and they can help you design and build acrylic panels that will fit your boat :)

[@wildboyzinc.2469]

Hey man loved the video I have a huge passion for boating and would one day love to restore my own boat! I’d love to come down and shadow you guys learn a thing or two before even dreaming of tackling a project like that by myself great video man!

[@michaelcardona3678]

I wish you all the best

[@branev3753]

Looking good!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you! Things going to be sweet when we get done!

[@ralphmccrery9164]

Thanks for posting , I have a 97 that is a work in progress, Just wondering if you know where I can find new "keyed locks" for the down electronics cover. Thanks

[@BornAgainBoating]

I can't seem to find the name of the place where we got them, but we had to call Venture Boats: 772-221-9100 and then they referred us to a place in Tampa that actually had locks that worked. They are special locks that are longer because of the depth of the glass on the console, so they took some effort to find :(

[@ralphmccrery9164]

@@BornAgainBoating thank you

[@TPSTool]

Do you use 5200 on your through hulls and engine mounting bolts, or do you prefer something else?

[@BornAgainBoating]

Well it depends, 5200 is great stuff, but it's really runny. So I like to use the same stuff but 3Ms 4200 instead. Its thicker and doesnt run so it makes clean up easier and it's just as strong for mounting engines and thuhulls

[@daviddelgado6940]

Great channel! Just finished restoring my old 1993 cape craft , repowered with 02 150 optimax, could you show me a diagram of oi lines from oil tank to motor( I replaced and want to make sure I hooked them back up properly)

[@BornAgainBoating]

It's best to email me, give me the serial number

[@TheDoug9901]

I buy the odd salt water boat and it has ordinary copper wire one problem rip the mess out and start over with marine wire.

[@rogerreed9768]

Quick question, when your wiring a boat, do you have a common ground/positive bus bars that your running wire routes from? What about inverters/ converters? What about pvc conduit cable runs, do you use them?

[@BornAgainBoating]

Yes, theres always a common ground bus bar, junction, or some form of tying them all together. The power splits off after a fuse panel or breaker panel that feeds each individual component and usually the boat has a PVC rigging tube in it. We dont really install one besides that. Maybe on a bully net boat well add one to get the rigging out of the bilge and up in the gunwale.

[@tomcopp1]

hey how are you guys great work what exct king starboard material did you use for the dash?

[@2clapsandarickflair804]

Is it more cost effective to buy the old boat and do the updates or just buy a new equivalent? Factoring in cost of labor as well

[@BornAgainBoating]

Well, it really depends on the situation. You could open up a can of worms and expenses with some boats and it not be worth it compared to buying a new boat or a newer used boat.

[@2clapsandarickflair804]

@@BornAgainBoating makes sense, I'll try to find a good used boat with a solid structure and motor, but just apply cosmetics and electronic updates. You guys are doing a great job setting the bar high!

[@ElCyberWizard]

This is a lot of work

[@capcap2967]

Are you in Marathon right now because I think I saw your boat

[@BornAgainBoating]

Yes, boats always in Marathon!

[@tonytran4857]

love your work

[@kartersnyder4289]

what is the beginning music name? keep it up

[@dailystruggle2762]

Woao, sure would have wanted you to replace my mercury 125hp saltwater....Im in Sweden though!!

[@jeffreyvanderklip6769]

What was the thickness of the Starboard you used on the dash? I'm redoing a Mako 210 and I'm trying to do something very similar to the dash area.

[@BornAgainBoating]

I can't remember if it was 1/8 or 1/4, I think it was an 1/8"

[@MenCanNotBeWomen]

I would have used smoked coloured poly plate.. looks good when done

[@allenrodon2406]

cool video man... I was surprised to see only 1 MFD per station and how small there nowadays even bay boats run two and bigger is better lol

[@BornAgainBoating]

Lol believe me, I'm in the same boat as you! This was just what he wanted so it's what we went with :) you probably also noticed there wasn't a radar put in either! Which is also surprising for a boat like this!

[@allenrodon2406]

@@BornAgainBoating wow I thought there was more to come like radar underwater lights etc. this boat going to be a rare bird A refresh of all modern gear laid out in the old way and sizes Not exactly my cup of tea but you guys are doing a great job I'm sure the customer will love it!!!

[@BornAgainBoating]

@@allenrodon2406 yeah, he didn't want radar so we left it like that. Underwater lights and more stuff is on. We have been busy with some other projects but we will have a video showing all of the cool features and extras that got done! Hopefully in about a week or two, well be taking it out fishing :)

[@bradlyhoyte6202]

Hey I like your videos and was wondering where can I learn the wiring .could u point me to a good online course in wiring boat .

[@BornAgainBoating]

Hello and thank you! As of right now, I don't really know of anywhere online that you can get a course on doing boat wiring, but I have been thinking of putting something together. For right now you will just kind of have to piece meal it together item by item. Like lights, pumps, floats, and anything else that you are going to wire up. Sorry about that, maybe in a couple months I might have something together for you :)

[@bradlyhoyte6202]

@@BornAgainBoating thanks alot for the reply I would do that thanks

[@besimtitiz]

You guys are Amazing!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you!

[@michaelcardona3678]

You should be a school teacher teaching marine services

[@BornAgainBoating]

Lol that would be quite the career :)

[@adamdeas232]

Any topic would work for me im rebuilding my 78 rabolo 22 cc ive watched this video over 50 times awsome videos

[@BornAgainBoating]

thanks for stopping by!

[@shllickywulfs8958]

i would love to work with you guys, merc tech too merc techs that looks gratifying!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Anything's possible! :)

[@tylerbadger177]

I know who owns this boat and boy does it have a back story

[@curtgracie7707]

Awesome

[@MovingAroundAtlanta]

How much does a restoration like this cost approximately.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Depending on what all you do, anywhere from $20K-100K!

[@Honda1k]

What size hole saw do you use for recessed cup holders

[@BornAgainBoating]

I think its a 3 inch, but some cup holders are different in outer diameter

[@soflo_justin934]

What is the name of the marina you work for again I would like to call and get some quotes on some work that I need on my boat

[@BornAgainBoating]

Its shelter bay marine in marathon

[@bclaverenz1]

What’s the $$ Budget on rewiring a 34 foot center console...???????

[@BornAgainBoating]

Lots of factors there, depending on how big you go, anywhere from 20K-100K

[@bclaverenz1]

Born Again Boating ....Sounds like it’s very difficult to write up any sort of budget for a boat restoration..... It also sounds like it’s very very easy to pay way too much for the work you have done.... I have been looking at full restoration of a 30-34 foot center console boat. What I don’t want to do is NOT clearly understand the $$$ costs before I buy the boat and start the project.... Otherwise it turns into a financial nightmare and in truth a big mistake.....

[@poainiha]

Does anyone know if he measures for the cuts on the dash gauges and what not? Like for it being plum in relation to everything else on there?

[@BornAgainBoating]

Yes, measured and eyed out ;)

[@stephenconnors2111]

How did you attach the black StarBoard?

[@BornAgainBoating]

Just used all the screws from all the components to hold it in place. That area doesn't get wet :)

[@keving1774]

Cost?

[@HazyGoHard]

What do you fill the holes with?

[@BornAgainBoating]

Just a west system two part epoxy

[@scherry9819]

Nice video, thanks for posting.

[@johnpike5836]

Consistently brilliant... Inboards/Stern Drive Inboards; a little off topic. I watched a channel talking about; Bilge Area and engine compartment fumes. Can you expand on, How the fumes build up any why? It wasn't concise, given the extraordinary Importance of; The Blower. The guy stated that; you can Open the Engine Compartment AS WELL AS or in combination WITH, the blower engaged. No...on modern boats, the Blower is specifically designed to perform at its best, when the EC Hatch, is closed. 2nd, he never discussed How Long the blower should be running Before start up? It is a matter of life and death. Nothing demands Safety First more than Power Boating. (just a topic BAB)

[@BornAgainBoating]

Bilges are generally dirty places. There could be a number of reasons how that fumes could build up in an engine compartment. A rusty or loose hose clamp on an exhaust tube. A fuel leak, injector leak, or many other things that could cause this. I don't do a lot of work on inboards or diesels, but I was always under the impression that you wanted to run the blower for a couple of minutes before opening the hatch to make sure if there was any fumes, that they were sucked out of the area. Great topic! Thank you!

[@wes326]

I had a small stern drive cruiser and a corroded seam on the aluminum fuel tank let gas leak into the bilge. Didn't notice it until we were back to the marina after an overnight trip with the family. The blower may of saved our lives.

[@nobody46820]

Nice!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you!

[@louisalvarez824]

If im not mistaken it was this boat the other day got caught in a storm and capsized

[@grantconway9151]

Wrong boat that was us lol. Ours is a 2002.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Ouch!

[@louisalvarez824]

@@grantconway9151 LOL, glad yall made it back safe

[@anthonysherber9984]

Hi I would like to ask a question I don’t have a high school diploma what would I have to do to be able to work somewhere like u work?? Please respond?

[@BornAgainBoating]

Hello! Hmmm that's a good question. I'm not really sure, I've never thought about it. I would say the best way to get into a shop is to go to a boat yard and get in as a yard guy. Painting the bottom of boats, cleaning the yard, spotting the forklift, and doing yard work. Then just buddy up with the technician's and do whatever you can to help them and make their job easier. And start trying to learn all you can about turning wrenches and work your way over to the technician side. It'll take time but it can be done. Hopefully you have larger, full on boat yards around you that have that kind of a crew!

[@anthonysherber9984]

Now I know a good amount about how to wire a boat do u think I would have a better chance if I showed them what I’m capable of or no

[@chrisotano2451]

Most Technical colleges allow students to attend with out a diploma or ged. As long as you pass the T.A.B.E test.

[@JoseCastro-li4gs]

Excelente

[@BornAgainBoating]

Gracias!

[@tashi8987]

Could you let me know what is the song name from 8:20？Thanks

[@BornAgainBoating]

All of this by hallman

[@betocampos6220]

Wow!!!

[@dustindownen216]

Whatd you pay for that boat

[@BornAgainBoating]

It's was bought back in 2000

[@adamkessler4888]

Name of the first song??!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Take this chance by Henyao from Epidemic Sounds :)

[@Ecvpepe]

how much tho?

[@Money_line_Miami]

sick vid

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you! I cant wait to finish it up

[@TheDoug9901]

Us freshwater guys have no idea how bad salt water is. If we use ordinary copper wire it turns to shit in one exposure. I was in salt water it destroyed my bulge pump and wiring just rotted it to crap. MARINE WIRE ALL THE WAY

[@lbowsk]

Could you have found something less obnoxious for the sound track?

[@lbowsk]

Sorry to be a tool, and thanks for the vid. Just bought a boat with Yam F300s and do most of my own wrenching. This helps.

[@mendelsonsilverio417]

Que cuesta un bote como ese hermano

[@BornAgainBoating]

Antes, como $100K, despues, como $160K

[@vencent8329]

i like how you smoke those mosquitoes out qq

[@samcolvin5825]

Something they dont tell you about when boats age, is that little umpa lumpas come and take apart your wires over time, making a huge mess.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Lol :)

[@JoeBlow-i4w]

Back ground music was beyond painful

[@skeets6060]

This might hae been interesting but for somebody kicking a dog sound track

[@coltonhoward9444]

that boat sits off sister creek in marathon

[@BornAgainBoating]

Yes it does, behind a 41 Seahunter :)

[@coltonhoward9444]

Born Again Boating yesssir, holy cow! 🤠

[@BornAgainBoating]

Hahah yup, I know the boat very well :)

[@techtraveler1365]

That’s suck! Not show completely after whole body boat look around.

[@cardio10101]

Ya'll do church?

[@kaderblanka8103]

👍💯🤴🏻

[@rickowens6238]

I detest the music. Makes the video unwatchable. Yes, I used mute and CC but will not subscribe because of that. If I want music I can find it. I came he for the restoration. Want to hear what you think and what you say. That is all. Don't want/need no steeeeeeeenking music. Horrible!