Center Console Boat Restoration!! MUST SEE TO BELIEVE!!! It's a Resurrection!!! 

Congrats rob ! What do you like about the Suzuki outboards?

Looks awesome Rob!

Them boys could easily have a successful youtube channel. There's gotta be a market for watching boats be restored by interesting characters. I know I was entertained.

Hello, I'm from Cuba but live in Florida for three years now. My english is not perfect but I want to say how much I love your videos, family values and christian values. Thank you. Keep going. I'll be one of your subscribers forever. I pray I could meet you for fishing or hunting sometime. I'm in love with outdoors

Rob is certainly spending his RU-vid money to make the channel even better. Congrats on your success. Couldn't happen to a nicer family.

Rob, please inspire the boat builders to consider a full-time RU-vid channel. It was cool to see the transformation of your center console take place in HD.

WoW!...Wow!...WoW That is seriously one awesome job they did to restore your boat. Those guys did you right. We are looking forward to you taking it out - to see if you 'feel' any difference about the hull repair...? I'm really happy for you. You and the family is going to get A WHOLE LOT MORE years just because of this repair. Congratulations ! ! !

Why did I like this video so much? I’m usually not into like fixing up cars etc type shows but robs boat was cool to watch get restored

Too many comments to go through them all, but why is it that no one EVER tells what the cost to do a restore like this is? It would be nice to hear what kind of paint they used, is the new tank stainless and what was it painted/coated with, could show us how they solved the clogged water problem in the belly of the beast, what foam product they used, what flooring they used, show the new access areas to clean out future clogging problems, etc. I do my own restores because I can't afford the luxury of having someone else do it - but guys like this can give valuable pointers for us DIYers. Would also be great to know where they obtain many of their products (might be worth advertising dollars for you too).

DUDE! That was one of the best videos you ever made. The title had me thinking it was something to hold off on. After all, it is not like a 300lb hog shot with a bow at hundred yards or a 300lb bluefin tuna free diving. Know what I mean? But whoa! The guys taking us along was gold. I would have followed that stuff from day one. The boat turned out to be AWESOME! I don't know about boats but that stuff was surely interesting. Get those guys a channel. Rob your editing skills are next level stuff. Keep up the great work!

Awesome video! I restore boats, and what a beautiful job Karma Kustoms did on this beauty! Congrats!

I love watching old things being breathed new light and admiration. That is why I became a gunsmith. You've got a nice rejuvenated boat, Rob, cant wait to see you use it.

I've been watching your videos for years and they've. Always brought me comfort. I fell down the wrong path in life lost my passion of fishing along the way. A few months ago my father was diagnosed with stage 3 small cell lung cancer and it opened my life to how much we take for granted on the daily basis. I've been making better choices in life and in blessed to be where I am today. Its so hard to watch lived ones go threw this. We don't know how much longer he has with us but I'm making the best out of every day. I've gotten back into fishing which is my form of meditation it seems to be helping. Anyways thank you so much, Rob, Sarah, Air, Emma. I'm very grateful to have your videos as they truly do help. God bless you and your family :)

I love these videos that show us stuff that’s happening in ur life like this and the building of ur swamp skimmer and ur new house

Great video! I'm going through this right now with a 235 mako cc . I'm getting drug out a bit but it will be worth it in the end . I know you will enjoy it . Keep up the great videos.

I posted on my Facebook page to encourage all my friends, not just the outdoorsmen to watch, like all, and subscribe. I want and you guys deserve to hit a MILLION SUBS. Keep up the great vids. I’m new to the channel so I still have probably hundreds to view, but I will. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Great video Rob! I’ve never seen a boat rebuild before. That was quite the prodject and looks like you had best crew to take on the job! Looking forward to seeing more catch-n-cook. Thanks Rob and Sarah for doing these videos and also sharing your faith with all us viewers. I really appreciate what you guys are doing!!

Robert, you're an inspiration to us all. If I can get my channel half as good as yours, so I can better provide for my family and keep the lights on (still looking for employment opportunities), I will consider myself a success. Thanks man and keep up the awesome work!

They should start their own channel id love to watch them do what they did to your boat

Wow ! Those guys did a lot of hard work and the boat looked fantastic ! Will look forward to many more videos with you taking that boat out and catching fish ! Thanks Senoir Roberto !

2022, this is amazing and i Love it. I restored an old aluminum boat and that turned out amazing. I have been searching for a good center console project to bring back to life.

Robert can I please get a reply on this comment I'm one of your biggest fans all the way from Nepal. Your videos provide me an escape route from all the problems and stresses of daily life. It'd make my day if you would reply to this comment. Keep up the good work always!

That's awesome, I was always wondering what happened to that boat from the early DMFD days

Hi Rob and family! My 7 year old son and I have been following you guys since you first got started. We are from Ottawa, Canada. We love everything that you do and look forward to your videos!

Glad to see you restored the Rambo... No doubt one of the scariest days of my life.... I will never forget when we came off plane half way across.... Great story and great memories....

Awesome work and i do that type of job ,fiberglass i love when people are happy when i do there work excellent.

What that boat is gorgeous! Only thing better than a new boat is catching fish on a new boat, can’t wait for the videos to come!

Am I the only one that shed happy tears for that boat!? that's how awesome it was to hear about the history and happiness that Rob had with it. Good job team! ❤️

A resurrection of the boat, is so awesome for you to. I know you are fishing with all your beginning obstacles ground in!!! Your spirits are up with you!!

The boat looks great. Definitely worth the time, money and effort. Essentially a new boat with old memories; win-win.

Hey you came to Palm Bay/Melbourne, that’s where I live. Sickk

Rob, love your boat man ,they did an awesome job on it ,now I'm going to talk my buddy John into getting his boat redone. GOD has blessed you and your family, it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy ,keep up the good work, keep those videos coming, I've been a fan of your work a long time.

THIS IS WHY I GOT ONBOARD YOUR CHANNEL AND WHY I JUST STARTED A BOAT RESTORATION ON MY CHANNEL, THANKS ROB YOUR AMAZING!

That was good I had to watch twice. That shop should have a channel. We could watch em build boats al the time. Custem boat build channel would be better than custom chopper build show. Lol "Congrats bro" great vid. Keep em coming. P.S. why did you go with Suzuki instead of mercury???

Hey Rob, thinking about restoring my boat and I was wondering what your cost was in this?

So happy for you. My parents bought a 1978 mako 23 when I was 12. I've been rebuilding it one small project at a time and just completed the major restoration late last year that took 18 months. It just sank 3 weeks ago and I've had so many sleepless nights. We feel very blessed no one was hurt and feel god sank our boat because something much worst was coming. Boats like these that have so much sentimental value can't be replaced. I wish you and your family many safe and fun years on her. God bless.

Great workmanship, great friends, great fishing, and real men that know how to appreciate these things!

Title is misleading, I thought this was just a center console restoration, it should be “new boat !” It looks great ! Congrats !

Wish it were more detailed, that was pretty interesting to watch

Rob, i think i started watching your channel about 4 years ago. I remember being all amazed by your lifestyle and of what you get to do living on that property by the water. Thats exactly what my retirement plan is, a property by the water! You know some people change when they become succesful. I can definately say you stayed the same kind, generous, thankful, honest person. You dont try any of that lame clickbait stuff, honestly keep doing what you do! That's why i enjoy watching your videos so much! I'm really happy to see all of the new stuff you're getting! You deserve it! You're an inspiration.

Beautiful boat restoration, that was a lot of work to bring back the life in that boat! The men really did a excellent job on everything!

For the love of God these guys have got to make a RU-vid channel! This could have been 15 episodes!

Hey Mr. Rob I think your gonna have a blast with that Suzuki, we have twin 300’s on our 28 ft Mako center console and they are amazing 😉 hopefully we see you in the inter coastal look out for the “A salt weapon” that’s us

Just found your channel, it speaks to me, makes me remember my childhood in Hazlehurst Ga, with my granddad, hunting and fishing family and church. I live in Colorado now and can do all those things but there is nothing like being in the south. Congrats on the boat!!!!!!

I am glad you found a shop that is run by honest people and the boat does look good. One thing everyone should be aware of though is that the original fuel tank installation and the new fuel tank installation were both in violation of US Coast Guard rules and of the ABYC Technical Standards that are followed by all reputable builders. It is against both rules to support a fuel tank with flotation foam! It is also considered bad practice to foam aluminum fuel tanks into boats, even though this has been a common practice for decades now. The correct way to do it is to build a support platform under the tank above the normal accumulation of bilge water and then mount the tank on neoprene strips (I usually specify 3/8" thick as the rules require 1/4" of space). Fasten the tank in with either blocking with neoprene between the tank and all blocking or better yet, have mounting flanges welded to the tank during manufacturing. The compartment should have air holes cut into the frames/stringers for ventilation and drain holes to allow water to flow out of the compartment. Nothing should touch the tank but air and the neoprene! If installed this way, it doesn't even need to be painted or coated in any way. I have been designing boats for over 30 years and it really gets disheartening seeing these bad practices continue. I recommend the guys at Karma Kustoms spend a few hundred dollars a year and join ABYC. They'll get a copy of the technical standards and possibly save themselves some grief down the line. If they ever get sued, they'll wish they had followed the standards! I am not trying to bad mouth KK as it looks like they did a great job on all the rest of the boat, I just want to see them and all the other shops follow the Federal safety rules so people don't get hurt. Good luck with the boat and I hope you get another 20 years out of it!

I do custom rib boat rebuilds of rib boats most people don't believe that you can make a an old boat better than new

I’m sure much cheaper to do the refit than buying a new boat. And if you like what you got why change. Right? Very smart man!!! Now put yo dang seat belt on (click it or ticket).

Love seeing someone who values sentiment. So typical these days seeing people in the disposable lifestyle......most people would have just bought another boat. Outstanding, those guys did awesome work. thanks.

absolutely gorgeous boat sir. warms my heart to see you sticking to your roots. most people woulda bought new and never looked back. your a class act every time mr rob! dmfd❤

What these guys are doing requires years of experience. This is absolutely not a weekend project for beginners.

**RESPIRATOR** = IMPERATIVE!!!

Awesome restoration! 👍🏻 Enjoy the boat, looks amazing!

That's awesome Robert, can't be happier for you. The fellas did an amazing job. God bless all!

Great job Guys ;-)

I think you made the right choice in restoring! May God bless you and keep you safe in your future adventures with this beautiful boat. Love Yall

Very iteresting story of the Rambo Mr Arington. Nice to see it restored. Cant wait for you to post more catch, clean, cook videos...

Tell hay-zeus he should start a channel about restoring all that a lot of people would watch #facts

Do a video when installing the electronics...

This was totally awesome to see the details of what goes into resurrecting a boat!!!

These guys were fun to watch! I would absolutely follow their RU-vid channel...so get on that, alrighty Karma Kustoms? That restore/rebuild was badass! Thanks for sharing Rob, and blessings to you and yours. 😎

Rob: “Just like that?” John: “As you can see.” Rob: “Mmm hmm, just like that.” John: “Uh huh, as you can see.” Sarah: “Uhhh, what the heck are you guys talking about?!” Rob: “Just like that!” John: “As you can see!! Duh!”

It wouldn't hurt for them to make a youtube channel wouldn't they?

Too many old boats get trashed and forgotten glad to see you turn an old beast into new memories

Beautiful work those guys did. Always liked the look of the Rambo hull. This video gave me some inspiration to give my 1996 Marlin 350 SF a little freshening up. Only thing I am confused about is why anyone would give this video a thumbs down. Guy has owned a boat for decades, took the old beat up boat to some hard working guys to rebuild the boat, they did a stunning job on the boat and boat owner is happy. I don't get the thumbs down clicks.

TWO WORDS. DUST MASK!!!!!!

Hi good 🌃 night Robert Sarah Aria and Emma Jean, happy Saturday and have a wonderful weekend all as a beautiful family you are, continue to enjoy your channel and videos tremendously till the next video God bless enjoyed appreciated as always 👋 bye. 🚤🚺🚼💕💕💕💕💕

From one anglar to another. I am so happy for you. It's nothing like seeing a boat being reborn. Congratulations sir.

Rob, I'm a watcher from the UK and your videos have made me have a passion for hunting and fishing. We are not as lucky as you in terms of game or having such beautiful waters to fish from, but me and my pops love going out together, getting a couple rabbits or even just a couple of river trout's and cooking them up just like you. Keep up the Stella videos.

Brand new 300 too?! Going to be not only a gem but a FAST gem too! Couldn’t be more happy for you Rob that you’re in a position to be able to fully restore such a gorgeous boat that means so much to you

Wow I knew boat repair was a thing, but that’s something I’ve never thought about. Now that I’ve seen it I’ve found something interesting thanks rob I never get tired watching your channel. GOD bless y’all

I love a good restoration project! Especially when it's done right, by the right people. Cheaper than buying a new boat.

Incredible craftsmanship, these guys are real pros.

Those guys at Karma Kustoms did an amazing job on your boat! It looks great!

IT is HARD to find a group of guys that can do everything from start to finish. The Tig work, lamination, gel coat.. dude that is one BEAUTIFUL boat. Those guys rock.

Great vid rob. It’s great of the guys to film it for you and they seem like absolute legends.

The boat turned out beautiful! Congrats! Can't wait to see it out on the water.

A complete boat restoration in eight minutes. Those guys are awesome!!! 🚤🚤🚤 👍👍👍🇺🇸🙌

One of our best videos on this channel, great work!

Wow...WOW! One of my favorite of all of your videos. Why? Your enthusiasm was so high and so real... I love it! Oh and by the way... the boat looks fantastic!!!

Once again you continue to give us something outside the norm. Great video, boat looks fantastic and can't wait to see y'all on this boat enjoying life! Thank You!

Rob, I enjoyed watching the boat rebuild. I had never seen that before. Thanks for the videos.

WOW!!!!!!! Boat came out amazing !!!!!! God bless many of your fishing trips ahead of you brother

That is a beautiful boat! Thanks for sharing this experience with us!

I literally wait for every single video. I’ve been watching for well over a year. I had to binge watch every video you’ve posted. And that Everglades seasoning is the real deal. I got my fiancé addicted to. Great work and keep the videos coming my man.

Congrats on the boat rebuild. It looks really nice. Look forward to seeing many fishing videos! Red snapper and tuna!

The fact you spent the money and rebuilt a boat you grew up fishing on says a lot about you. I always wondered what happened to your Rambo, and I am psyched to see you bring it back and give it many more years of life. Looking forward to the bloody decks brother! A real fisherman doing real things, and it’s a pleasure to watch!

Wow! Awesome job by the boys at Karma! I hope you have a video of the fitting of all the new gear and electronics.

Hi Rob and the tribe!! From deep in the peak district! (England) I love your channel, it really humbles me how responsible and respective you are in what you do ! To appreciate all that nature gives us is a vertue my friend! And to make the most of these gifts is the right thing to do . take care and God speed to you! Thomas Travis

Good thing your channel is off the charts because I hate adds and I sit through them to watch your videos. Congrats on the "new" boat!

Loved seeing the refurb of that boat, Big thumbs up!!!

Wow those guys did an amazing job restoring your boat!!!👍

Thing turned out sharp. Congrats y'all. Good job to them boys restoring it.

God bless you so much Rob. Greetings from Kenya. I would like to throw an open invitation whenever you decide to grace our corner of the earth we can fish in the Indian ocean of the coast of Mombasa. boat looks amazing! cheers!

Never seen anyone do a video of a remodel on a boat that has so much meaning from start to finish 😳. What a amazing job all the guys did from the remodel to the install of the new Suzuki 300 Motor in which is one of the best motors on the market.Congradulations Rob and the whole crude of Deer Meat for Dinner, now go catch some of those massive fish 🐟 Yellow Fin and Blue Fin Tuna and Atlantic Blue Marlin, Swordfish and Striped Marlin. The list goes on and on.Once again congratulations Deer Meat 🍖 For Dinner Team.

Congratulations Robert your boat came out amazing I would have kept that boat in the family as well especially if you had it since the 90s it's a piece of Pride and Joy you should get some decals for the side of it.

Viva Robert!♡♡♡ what a good feeling to see fellow Skilled Americans at work! USA!

you blossom because of us. Please take from us and do whatever makes you the happiest. we are entertained when youre having a good time

Man, they're really good at what they do. God bless them great talented people. God bless deermeatfordinner and all their he friends and families. Have a great fishing.

Great episode rob you need to make more of these bro those guys are awesome with fiber glass they need a show of there own 👍👍👊👊

Awesome ! Hope you have lots of fun with your family on your restored boat.