Florida Sportsman's Project Dream Boat

In this episode, George Labonte meets with Allan Black to go over his 25 Boston Whaler Outrage that he redid, specifically rigged for blue water fishing. Back at the shop, the guys re-power a 25 contender, topping it off with a custom paint job. Lastly, Brian finishes up his redone 30-foot Grady White and takes it for it's first spin.

Today, on Florida Sportsman Project Dreamboa, Brian and the crew work to put custom touches on a 23’ Albury Brothers; George LaBonte heads out with Todd Flis on his decked out Scandy White, an aluminum skiff built for the backcountry; and the team at MCU takes on restoring a 31’ Contender that has seen Better Days.

Today, on Florida Sportsman Project Dreamboat, in the plastics shop at MCU, Dave works to install the 23’ Albury dash panel in time for delivery; Steve “The Legend” Altenhoff must rescue an outboard that took a salty plunge; Florida Sportsman Boating Editor George LaBonte joins Scott Dunik and his son Shawn Dunnuck aboard their custom-built 20’ center console; and the 31’ Contender project is on t

The 31 Contender's new fuel tanks head to TNT for a powder coat, offering life long protection. George Labonte meets with Jeff Toole and his sons aboard their custom-built 1987 Alumacraft. After the tanks were dropped in, the Contender moves into the fiberglass bay, with decks being put in and more.

On this episode of Florida Sportsman Project Dreamboat, the 31 Contender project moves from fiber- glass to paint, with an unexpected change of plans; in the rigging bay, Steve is tasked with out- fitting a boat with brand new outriggers; Florida Sportsman Boating Editor George LaBonte joins Chris White on his 15’ Pathfinder, rigged up for hardcore flats fishing; and Brian meets with the owner of

On this episode of Florida Sportsman Project Dreamboat...at MCU, the 21’ Paramount is readied for a custom paint job, with performance in mind; Florida Sportsman Boating Editor George LaBonte joins dream- boat owner Howard Preissman (PRICE-MEN) aboard his fully-restored, classic, 1977 46’ Whiticar; the 31’ Contender project gets a full repower in the rigging bay; and, Brian helps the local Environ

Brian jumps on board with Captain John and his class aboard the River Scout for a day of exploration. The 21' Paramount rigging begins and George Labonte joins Captain Gary Skrobeck for a day of fishing on his redone, 1972 Willy Roberts Skiff.

The MCU crew takes in a 19-foot Cuda Craft for repairs and customization. George Labonte meets with the Paukune family aboard their 29-foot Wayward to discuss their dream boat. Back at the shop, a catamaran is prepped for a custom one-off bow pulpit, making anchoring a breeze.

In this episode, the catamaran gets prepped for a test run with its new anchor system. The 21'Paramount finally gets to stretch its legs, as Brian and the owner take it out for a sea trial. Boating editor George Labonte meets with a dreamboat owner who brought a boat back from the dump, literally. The 31' Contender project begins to come together in the rigging bay.

On this episode of Florida Sportsman Project Dreamboat...the 19’ Cuda Craft project receives some very custom touches in the rigging bay at MCU; Florida Sportsman Boating Editor George LaBonte joins dreamboat owner Colin Vancampen aboard his completely restored 25’ Mako Walkaround; and....a classic Boston Whaler is outfitted with a set of self-leveling trim tabs.

The long awaited 31' Contender gets wrapped up and hits the water for a test run. Florida Sportsman Boating Editor George Labonte meets up with the Tim Mckernan to check out his fully-restored 1969 Cary Sportsman. Lastly, a 34' Venture gets modernized with some up to date looks and brand new power.

On this episode of Florida Sportsman Project Dreamboat...the 19’ Cuda Craft project receives some very custom touches in the rigging bay at MCU; FS Boating Editor George LaBonte joins dreamboat owner Colin Vancampen aboard his completely restored 25’ Mako Walkaround; and....a classic Boston Whaler is outfitted with a set of self-leveling trim tabs.

Boating Editor, George LaBonte, joins the owner of a 23’ Regulator, as it is readied for the addition of an engine bracket. George also sits down with Brian O’Donnell, owner of Marine Customs Unlimited, to revisit some of the most memorable builds and restorations from this season of Project Dreamboat.