What To EXPECT At A BOAT Marina!

[@stuarthennessy8551]

By the way hope the new owners know what a super employee they have in you. Enjoy being part of the new set up. Looking forward to seeing the next few videos, behind the scenes.

[@connorcurrey780]

wow i remember seeing this place a few months back. i was staying at a hilton (or marriott can’t remember) in marathon traveling back and forth to Key West getting my captains license. If i’d known i would have stopped by as i’m a big fan.. grew up on a marina in Upstate NY doing what you do and currently i own a percentage now. Neat stuff.

[@intrusive_thoughts.]

Great content. I’m planning on retiring in FL and think about the keys all the time. Your videos are not only informative mechanically speaking, but it’s nice to see you sharing these other aspects of boat ownership. Thank you for what you do.

[@seanb2516]

Wanted to say thank you for your channel its been great I am in Oxnard California and it is so hard to find someone that can work on a older boat/2 stroke engine. I have been to 3 different companys and they could not fix my boat problems correctly so I had to start to do it myself. So thanks for teaching us so much keep up the good work.

[@BornAgainBoating]

You are so welcome

[@CorpseGrinder1967]

You better not disappear on us. I love this channel!

[@TheBenbeyer]

Definently interested in how and what parts you keep in stock and any side projects you might try. As an example, on my dad's 1992 Merc 115, the float in the oil tank went bad and dropped down. Thankfully a local Marina (we were traveling) was able to install a new oil tank. Another would be the mechanics at Specialty Marine in Waco, TX (local service) put some Honda carbs on a Mercury 4 stroke years ago and then after recording how quiet the outboards were, Mercury had them send in the units. What I've really gotten into lately is the crossover of brands. I learned about TMC (Tohatsu/Mercury joint venture) last year and then I'm finding about how Yamaha rebranded their 225 for Mercury in 2006 and then some of the early Mercury 4 strokes used a Yamaha powerhead. Along those same lines, the reason why Mariner got a bad reputation is Mercury licensed a Yamaha originally and that was also how Yamaha was able to enter the North American market.

[@calin7017]

I know I'm off the topic, but could you make a video about pro's and con's of RIB's, and maybe a comparison between different manufacturers: Brig, Highfield, Zodiac, etc? There are very-very few video with RIB and I'd really love to know your take on them. Thanks.

[@pap91rt50]

We can be patient...your videos are well done...we can wait.

[@LoveShackBBQ]

Ive had so many bad experiences with marinas, I don’t even want to talk about it. I’m Blessed I can do the work myself, but getting parts is unreal sometimes. Especially when you don’t know your model number and the freeze plug is stamped with “RME” instead of the serial number (used engine). But thanks to you and others like you, she purrs like a kitten. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@k0rc]

Your opening drone shots of boats in dry storage created a question in my mind. I noticed the boats were stacked three or four high in racking and I assume they are inserted and retrieved using a forklift. The question is how these boats weather hurricane-level storms without "blowing off" the racks? I didn't see any tie-downs holding them in place.

[@bertheijne5380]

That question was also on my mind

[@SergeantPope]

Hey, 4:05 is Findlay Marina on lake Shelbyville in Illinois! We have a slip at that Marina

[@user-tv5dt3nm9y]

Boat yards are cool. Coincidentally, I lived on my 42’ Californian LRC for 5 years in the early 2000s in Marina Del Rey, CA. I used The Boat Yard for many things in that time. That was a great yard. Many large yachts. Let me stay on board during a bottom paint.

[@davesauerzopf6980]

I have had the same person take care of my boat for years. You find a good one you keep them and send them Christmas cards and Birthday cards!

[@crowman5936]

Inland in Northern California at Sutter Marine in Yuba City is a tech named Junior that is a top tier outboard mechanic. I've had friends drive over a hundred miles to have them work on their boats as it's getting harder to find anybody that you would want to wash your boat let alone work on it.

[@DJSbm-28]

Marine Max in Venice is my go to for mercury parts. They always seem to have what I need or can get it quickly. Also use a small marine repair shop when I can to support small businesses. They won’t work on verados so just parts. Hope nothing changes with the new ownership you do a great service for us boaters. Please keep up the great work!!! 👍😎🌴 stay safe out there.

[@ourlifeinwashington4114]

You're so fortunate to live there just because of the weather alone. Here in Wenatchee Washington we spend half or more of the year indoors due to cold weather. Spring is beautiful here but the water doesn't warm up until about mid July and then it's back to cold around the end of Sept. I hope to live some place that's warm year round some day. Thanks for the videos.

[@MrSully350]

Keep up the great videos; though I am partial to those Technician Tuesdays, what can ya do! If I ever make the run from Fort Myers to Marathon; I'll swing by!

[@Logan-ns7uj]

great video - brown's point has some great schematics and parts

[@TSemasFl]

My house gets paid off this month, soooo that means, Boat shopping time. Just may keep my boat in the Keys for a while, Marathon would be perfect. Run up to the sandbar or down to Donte's or out to the special sandbar for natives, drop some Cudjoe traps, can't wait. Hopefully the new owners are cool.

[@robertraft]

awesome, i work at a super small full service yard in downeast maine. love your vids.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thanks 👍

[@WhiteGangster400]

I used to clean boats at loggerhead marina in riviera beach but it eventually got bought by suntex then it got bought by FB marine and it just turned to crap with all these rule changes and work fees. Oh and when they get bought out, the office people have re-enter in all the customers info one by one and the marina held over 200 boats.

[@MrMnMade]

i work at a dealership in the cold north...man ive been dreaming of working at one in the nice florida sun. seems kinda nice haha! Good video!

[@nldmaster]

Can you do a video on how best to wash a boat?

[@open_road_toad]

I'm buying my first boat next year. Looking at a Sea Ray Sundancer (used of course), I love your channel and look forward to learning and loving boating! Thanks.

[@OfficerDave78]

Where I dock my boat is just dockage. The dealership where I bought my first boat was the worst and the worst service. The dealership I bought my second boat was a full service marina and sales. Where I take my boat to get hauled is a full service marina no sales. Then I trailer my boat and store it on a driveway and avoid all the storage fees abs I do the maintenance myself

[@muc4149]

Good luck with the new ownership. Are you hourly or commission? Number one thing I wish customers knew. You are not our only customer and if you have a fishing tournament on Friday, you should call earlier then Thursday afternoon to request service. Number two is that your engine just might need more then a “tune up”

[@aljohnson1191]

Looking for a new marina now since the one we used just dropped our brand new robalo cayman off the lift and it capsized

[@beaulster]

Will wait for u. Look forward to my tues tech tho.

[@SoggyBottomBoy_]

Would it be worth going to a tech school to be a marine technician or applying to a marina and starting from the bottom?

[@captpepin]

With the lag time to get anyone to look at a boat growing by the day I can’t understand why your new company has you cleaning stuff vs fixing stuff for billable hours, hire someone else to do that.

[@_noname617]

it's not permanent. the company's selling millions of dollars in property value vs boat restoration

[@benashby6162]

I order nissan/tohatsu parts from Japan to Australia.

[@raphaelbussy6482]

I’m in north east phily, brownpoitmarine only place to get parts for a Suzuki outboard, fair pricing but for my 94 15hp I always have to call them, can’t figure out how to get the stuff I need online.

[@jmfut]

When it come to most parts I prefer to go to a dealer or parts store vs maybe Amazon. See a lot of knock off parts from China online poping up. For a few extra bucks I want to make sure I have a genine OEM part and not a knock off.

[@scooter8187]

I hate to hear about old school (that's a compliment) marinas like yours getting sold and "upgraded". I have seen so many marinas around South Florida getting bought up by big companies and "upgraded" to cater to larger and more expensive boats and yachts. They seem to lose most of their character in the process. The other option, which is even worse, is the marina gets bought by a developer and then knocked down to build condos. Dockage and boat storage space gets more limited every year.

[@mchaves7663]

I think before you check into a Marina for a service, make sure the mechanic shop has all the required parts to execute the job. I recently had to cancel a service after having my boat moored in a marina for 4 weeks waiting to find out the mechanic shop didn't manage to pre-order a new engine and transom assembly from Mercury. If I chose to wait longer, it would require additional 6 weeks to get these parts in and then the time for installation, therefore nearly 3 months in total. It turned out to be a waste of money and time. Not sure how this kind of work happens in US but here in Aus the mechanic shops are very lax and inconsiderate with clients. It feels like the more inneficient and costly they are , the better it is.

[@4040pmora]

Yes!!! Love this content.

[@musicshuttle]

Thanks for giving Marina Del Rey a cameo during the clip :)

[@s0nnyburnett]

What to expect? There are OK stealerships and just regular stealerships.

[@lb7wade518]

Love the info!!

[@65895555]

Just wondering if your marina restored any boats from hurricane Irma? Can you make any money trying to rebuild a smaller boat, say 28 to 35 foot.

[@bigdghost3319]

Waiting 5 weeks now for my Suzuki DF175AF's - why?

[@JBAutomotive794]

I'd love to work down in the keys. You work in my dream location brother.

[@bengilluyando9489]

Luv ya video’s a question where can I find a used outboard bracket I’m turning my bayliner inboard to an outboard

[@aaron-fauth]

Buy new

[@hookednrolling2009]

Ebay

[@bengilluyando9489]

Thank you

[@Jackrusselllll]

Thoughts on the new mercury 600hp outboard? Could be a good video. I think it’s insane 😳

[@dive2deepocean115]

Don't be to quick to jump on that train lol it's already having problems 😅

[@dive2deepocean115]

But I think they will work it out because it's a interesting unit. 🤔

[@Jackrusselllll]

@@dive2deepocean115 what kind of problems ? I haven’t heard of any yet. Even with the problems it is an innovative step forward in the marine industry

[@dive2deepocean115]

I kinda agree with you. The transmission is unique

[@elianselmi4099]

@@dive2deepocean115 TBH, I am not too thrilled on the steerable lower unit. I see where they got the idea (VP IPS), but the lower on outboard motors get hit all the time by people not knowing what they are doing... I have seen really bad hits and severe damage on those std lower units (gear case)... I cannot imagine the damage and cost to one of those on the 600... just a thought!

[@finditfixitsailit9322]

The price at the end is always much higher than what it was going in.

[@wagdbikerider]

Thoughts on the end of volvo 627hp outboards?

[@Fireship1]

I expect go boating and spend money. Hell, this is the reason why I make money in the first place! To go boating!

[@stuarthennessy8551]

Need an apprentice?

[@stuarthennessy8551]

Been working on mercs and Yamaha for a few years now, but working alongside you would speed up the process ;). Merc tech done continuing on the mercury university nights.

[@gloeek1990]

What company bought it?

[@TSemasFl]

Hopefully it's not a developer who bought it, tear everything down make the Technician dude find a new place. Then start building $800k townhouses with $1000.00 a month HOA fees. Seems to be the current trend in the Keys.

[@gloeek1990]

@@TSemasFl doubt it. Marinas owners are looking to expand and that's a great location.

[@kyleharlan4777]

How do i contact you?

[@BornAgainBoating]

www.bornagainboating.com/contact-us/

[@kyleharlan4777]

@@BornAgainBoating thank you I have been having problems lol

[@nolancarter2258]

MARINA MONDAYS!!!

[@scottspeck8843]

Boo to the thumbs down

[@benjigans1419]

I go to where I bought my boat, Nautical Ventures. I bought it used at their Dania Beach/Fort Lauderdale store (my boat is an 05 Boston Whaler 305 Conquest) and I take it to their North Palm Beach dealership/marina to get it serviced. I always get good experience there, they're really good over there. they're mercury and Yamaha certified. Check them out if you're in the area and if you need service, reach out to Service Manager Mike Parramore at [e-mail]

[@mikedemiranda2108]

Hope the transition is smooth for you all! Looking forward to more videos, like I do every Tuesday.

[@laurencetubbs4052]

dude share some recipes and do a cooking episode lmao

[@BornAgainBoating]

Maybe one day

[@javierbetancourt9388]

💯

[@johngungortekin453]

👍

[@boatlover2296]

Lmao what to expect at the boat yard......to get f@cked ...brake out another thousand.

[@stacy4278]

Great video...I drive a lift on Lake Norman...blamed for everything...even for customers that damage their own...it's crazy stupid...but great video bro