BASS BOAT RESTORATION PROJECT | 1988 RANGER 363V | FULL RESTORATION TIMELAPSE
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
#bassboat #restoration #rangerbassboat #boatrestoration #bassboatrestoration
If you are looking to get your bass boat restored or just a fish finder installed and you're in the Houston area, check us out at mealeymarine.com/pages/instal... or shoot us an email at help@mealeymarine.com
Brought to you by Mealey Marine.
Check us out at: mealeymarine.com/
Get Products from this build here: mealeymarine.com/collections/...
Watch all the videos from this restoration here: • 1988 Ranger 363V Resto...
It took us 11 months to bring this 1988 Ranger 363v back to life. We have hundreds of man hours into this project along with THOUSANDS of dollars in parts to fully and completely restore this boat. The original purpose of this project was for us to learn. What it turned into was a lot more than that. It taught us the importance of family and friends, as well as the support you can receive when you put out quality work.
Lastly, this series goes to show that ANYONE can restore an old boat. With the power of the internet and KZread you can learn how to do everything from wiring to detailing. So get off the computer and get to work!
Be sure to check out: mealeymarine.com/ to get all your marine needs.
Use promo code: KZread to get free 2-Day shipping on orders over $300.
00:00 Intro
00:16 Cleaning and Removing Lids and Carpet
01:52 Removing Trim, Windshields and Trailer Guides
02:12 Trolling Motor and Battery Removal
02:50 Removing Outboard Motor and Boat from Trailer
03:35 Trailer Restoration
09:18 Putting Boat Back on Trailer
09:48 Removing Rub Rail and Detailing
10:59 Battery Compartment Clean Up
12:25 Livewell and Bilge Plumbing
12:55 Removing Steering Wheel and Console
13:52 Ripping Out Old Wiring
14:35 Redesigning and Machining Console
14:58 New Console Panel Fit Up
15:32 Running Trolling Motor Wiring
15:52 Taking Boat to Shop
16:42 Disassemble Throttle Control and Run Wires
17:30 Wire Bilge and Aerator Pumps
17:45 Gas Tank Wiring
17:55 Bow Wiring
18:20 Console Gauge and Switch Wiring
18:52 Installing Fuse Block and Connecting Wires
19:58 Honk Honk
20:08 Installing Accessories in Battery Compartment
20:18 Installing Outboard
20:34 Cleaning Carbs
21:43 Lower Unit and Thermostats
22:03 Vroom Vroom
22:25 Replacing Trim Seals
22:41 Reassemble Motor and Apply Sealer to Boat
22:57 Installing Trolling Motor Foot Tray
23:35 Outboard and Boat Detail
24:14 Rub Rail Install
24:47 Trolling Motor Install
25:15 Installing Trim Pieces and Sealing Motor
25:45 Carpeting
29:08 Installing Console and Steering Wheel
29:39 Rear Compartment Trim and Wiring
31:10 Installing Batteries and Hooking Everything Up
31:54 Cleaning Up Console Wiring
32:20 Installing More Trim Pieces
32:30 Bench Seat to Lid Conversion
34:05 Building Custom Seating Area
35:50 More Carpet
36:25 LED Lights
36:36 More Custom Machined Pieces
36:51 Livewell Lid Latches
37:10 Final Touch Ups and Windshields
37:37 VROOOOOOOOOM
38:10 Credits
Пікірлер: 234
This is a real tribute to the human spirit ! Best restoration I have ever seen ! Congratulations ! So thorough and complete , amazing.
@georgealexander9427
Жыл бұрын
Man, I like your attitude and attention to detail! Form, fit, & function, all hallmarks of a job well done. I especially liked the use of the Rhino label system, which I think wire was invented for. The heatshrink labels are durable, easy to read, and don't peel. Keep getting it done like that!
That’s the most complete restoration I’ve seen on KZread. Including the trailer. That’s the only time I’ve seen anyone do the trailer. Lots of hard work into a beautiful restoration.
Jeez I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I clicked this video Good job
Beautiful! I dreamed of having a Ranger as a kid. Watched Bill Dance every chance that I got. So glad to see this girl brought back to life!
I worked at a ranger dealer for a few years. Loved working on these old rangers. I believe this model had a wood transom before they went to fiberglass. My mentor always told me to put the bottom motor bolts with the nut on the inside to keep water from running up the threads.
@garlingoins2988
2 жыл бұрын
Very useful hint about bottom bolts, have heard about the older transoms rotting out.
@aslmx1918
2 жыл бұрын
@@garlingoins2988 some say it was a myth but that’s the way I was taught to install them. Theory makes since and I didn’t question his experience over what little I had at the time. That old man taught me a ton about boats.
That was absolutely the greatest transformation of a bass boat I have ever seen! what a great team you are all. Your in a league of your own Great job.
I applaud you for taking the time to do it the right way. It'll get many more years out of it. Enjoy!
A pleasure to watch this restoration!!!
Awsome job. An old restored boat will always be cooler than a new one.
Very clean and professional restore! I like the personal flare added as well as the updated electronics! Top notch!
That was awesome! I’d give anything to have my old 350V back. Great job to all involved.
Wow that looks incredible. I’m doing this on a 19’6” champion my dad bought 30 years ago, been sitting 10 years since he passed can’t wait to take that first ride in it and bring back those memories.
Followed the entire build from the first video, great work and the boat turned out great. Can’t wait to see you guys next project.
Well done sir. Reminds me of my old man's '74 Ranger he bought at the factory in Texas. Caught my first bighead bass in that Ranger @ Stillwater Lake. Still have the fever. Thank you!
Great job! I love it! 👍🏻👍🏻
Damn that came out gorgeous
What a great job you did on refurbishing that Ranger! 👍
Very Detailed Job, I Love when people take pride in their work. Great Job 👍👍
Dedicated crazy.. loved this in depth restoration.
What a great job you did. I restored a boat about 15 years ago and it was alot of work. Still have it to this day. What you did was a extensive restoration even rebuilding a motor very impressive. Here's to you and many many happy hours on the water.
Wow! That was an amazing job! I've got an old Cajun bass boat that I want to restore like this. All the new boats on the market are great looking, but I just love the way older bass boats looked. Growing up on Lake Fork in the 80's & 90's, I saw so many of them every time a tournament rolled in & those older boats are still what I like.
@MrStormeyy
Жыл бұрын
What model? I'm restoring a cajun right now same color as this ranger
I watched this build from start to finish when it came out. Each video culminating in an awesome montage.I came back to watch it again and I’m still just as impressed with the detail that went into this. Awesome job guys👍🏽
This boat is new and better built than most today. Great job . Excellent craftsmanship
This is the boat my parents had when I was growing up. Though, I think the engine was a Mercury. Really cool to see this and remember those days growing up in the Ozarks on Table Rock Lake!
I have one just like this. Wish I had the cash to get this done it definitely needs it
Human beings are amazing creatures. That’s a testament of ability and hard work right there !!
Jonny Morris would be proud. Great job!
You guys are awesome; thank you saving that classic and letting us couch potatoes ride along. I had a 1985 Ebbtide 155, I wish I would have had the time, motivation and you guys to renovate it; she was a tri-hull beauty.
Best restoration video from the inside out!! Deserves more likes!
Patience is a virtue.nice work
You had me so spellbound that I watched the full 38:23 minutes of the video! GREAT JOB! But I really liked the boat behind you @ 34:54 minutes ;-)
This was absolutely amazing. I ride a 93 Stratos 285 Pro XL. This makes me want to get so many things done for her now lol
I used to have that same boat/trailer in that exact color scheme. That's awesome!! Makes me miss that boat!!
Wow looks like a lot of hard work you guys are hard workers. I would have never know how much hard work goes into doing that.
wow, great restoration on this classic. Really enjoyed this one!
Wow! That was a very meticulous method of completing a job, everyone has their own method of getting from A to z but this one in particular go through all the nuances of going from A to z.
One of the best boat builds on youtube
just incredible the amount of work you have put into this restoration .... well done
Incredible job.....I've been following along from the begining.....your crew are craftsmen!!!
@MealeyMarine
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
Felicidades por su excelente trabajo. Saludos de Puebla-Mexico.
Best restoration I’ve yet to seen like wow you took it from a 1 to a 1000000000000000
I wish I had the tools to do this to my boat. I have a 17ft ranger that needs this 😔 I’ve done the carpet but that’s about all I’m able to do. Nice video and nice freaking work!
Amazing I really enjoyed watching with my husband and I’m not a fish gal but that was so fun to watch!
Awesome video, thank you for sharing!
Nice work, you definitely are a go getter. Happy fishing to ya.
Amazing work. Randy Hopper would be proud.
@MealeyMarine
2 жыл бұрын
Now thats a huge compliment
That was Awesome. Excellent Job 👍
Very nice! I'm exhausted watching it.
Great content thanks for sharing this experience 👍
Great job and beautiful bass boat!!!
Fantastic. Very satisfying to see that done.
I had that exact boat but it was the bass master classic it was used in the bass master classic championship my friend bought it brand new in Springfield Missouri right after they fished it in the bass masters classic I was the second owner. It was a great boat. Wish I still had it to pass it down to my son. Great job restoring this one.
after all you did to this boat i was thinking you would pull out the fuel cells even that you dident im still impressed with this its almost a new boat looks amassing
Would've loved a series!
@MealeyMarine
Жыл бұрын
I'm going to blow your mind: kzread.info/head/PLmMGNPkgRNWiWdTt07sR3e2EUoSZ3yBz4
Awesome teamwork!!!!!!!!! ooh yeah! very very nice work on boat
You work very fast!😂 really nice job… old Forrest knew how to build them..
Rocking the Drain Raider sweatshirt at 10:20 in. Hell ya dude. I redid my 85 373v this last year and still finding little things to upgrade here and there. Your videos were super helpful and informative. Your boat turned out great dude.
@MealeyMarine
2 жыл бұрын
You gotta rep!
@chrispoague7814
2 жыл бұрын
@@MealeyMarine I sent the video link to Art immediately when I seen it. Crazy to see an Oregon team sweatshirt make it all the way to you guys. That's awesome.
I am amazed it only took you guys less then 40 mins I will try this on mines this weekend
Now that is a full restoration. What an excellent job. Not a big fan of the seating choice, but that's just knit picking.
Great job. Looks amazing
Great video ! Fine boat ! Great job !
Wow, great job!👍
Awesome Job, Thanks for sharing. Gave me some great ideas. I just got a older Bass Boat 2 days ago about to start my project.
Amazing video and beautiful work. So clean. Very inspiring!
Beautiful! Well done. 👍💌🇿🇦
It looks nice! What a great project. Very nice video work too.
Muy gran trabajo saludos desde la sierra de Madrid España
The color looks great man
It was great to see your Abigail Strong Silicon bracelet. Great Kid, May she Rest In Peace
Hard to believe you guys did this in 38 minutes!!
@MealeyMarine
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahah
An amazing amount of work.
Excellent job!!
Watched every second of this. Although I don't boat or fish; the workmanship and attention to.detail is fascinating. Thanks for sharing.
This is not a restoration, this is a clean and update!
Looks awesume
Great job guys
Nice work 👏
dude this is insane
Great restoration
That looks great.
Someone must have had a lot of money and really wanted that boat restored like that that's an excellent job. I just sold that exact same boat 2 years ago after dropping 6k into it. Now I got a newer nitro...
Wow that was awesome to see
A great job.
Yall did a hell of a job . Good video
Nice. I have a 87, 373 bass master classic that I need to get off my ass and fix. I want to replace the old Johnson engine with a newer used and more fuel efficient unit. Other than that I love my old ranger. These are great little boats.
Awesome job
Nice job, well done.
Looks great 👍
That's looks like a lot of fun but also a lot of work 🤔😂😂 awesome job 👏
outstanding work sir
Great older model to restore remember when that was the top of the line rig
Amazing work
Wow A+
Impresionante tanto trabajo.
Too cool
MUCH better than Brand New.
GOOD JOB .
Классная работа!
That was awesome.
Watched the whole rebuild from day one. You did an amazing job and I really appreciate you documenting it for us. The color is the only thing wrong with this boat lol well, the sun bleached color. I have a 96 basscat Sabre that needs just about everything you did, done to it as well lol the bad thing about owning a old boat is you inherit all the bad things that people did with it along the way.