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(HD) Jon Boat to Bass Boat Conversion ( Modification Project )
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August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
@CoosaSpots A …
@CoosaSpots A fiberglass in the future will be a must, but this boat is towed down miles and miles of dirt roads before hitting pavement. A fiberglass wouldn’t last too long without protection.
Glad to hear you got something you are comfortable with! We usually only have two or three weeks of 90+ degree temperatures. The floor can get hot, but then again, I’m never barefoot either.
Thanks for the comment Coosa..take care, and tight lines!
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
That’s pretty …
That’s pretty impressive. You two really did a great job. I was about to do this but I ended deciding to sell my two aluminums and get a fiberglass bass boat. The fiberglass others a lot of things that I’m interested in: bigger engine, more stability, more room and storage, and full livewells. The only thing I don’t like about your boat is the flooring. I would have to go carpet but I also live in Alabama where its been close to 100 for the last two months.
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
@TheEliteFisherMan …
@TheEliteFisherMan Yes, a motor with hand controls is called a “tiller steer”. Search around on the internet and see what kind of motor you can come up with.
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
@BassinNW oh wait, …
@BassinNW oh wait, then im wondering… can you get 20 hp or 15 hp motors that you can handle with you hand on that stick thing that comes from the motor to control? or does the boat need a steering wheel?
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
@BassinNW Ok man, …
@BassinNW Ok man, thank’s. I think i will go with either the 9.9, 15 or 20. just to be safe on the water so i dont get stuck out on the great lakes. Thanks again!
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
@TheEliteFisherMan …
@TheEliteFisherMan There is no law against running a larger motor than what the boat is rated for, but the only thing you need to keep in mind is that if you were to cause an accident or get into trouble on the water, you could be cited due to an “overpowered vessel”.
I wouldn’t go much higher than 25 hp just to stay safe, but you have to pay close attention to the weight of the motor and how much load your boat can handle.
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
Hey man, i’m …
Hey man, i’m thinking of getting a 14 ft jon boat, instead of a 12 ft. The 14 ft is rated to be with a 15 hp motor at MOST. Do you think i could go a bit higher?
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
@TeamRippnLipz1 …
@TeamRippnLipz1 Thanks, the project was fun, but it felt great to finally get her in the water!
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
Man we did the same …
Man we did the same thing 5 years ago i really wish we made a video. Good job!
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the video dude! I loved the idea. I`m getting a Jon boat with in the next couple months with a trolling motor. So after that when i gather enough money, i will hopefully do a project like this. May take a while to get enough, maybe not as good as yours, maybe just some seats and stuff. Thanks for the vid!! I subbed
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
@ …
@URanInTheUglyForest Awesome, hopefully we’ll get to see a video from you? Good luck with the project.
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
@tinboats Thanks …
@tinboats Thanks tinboats
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
Very cool! I like …
Very cool! I like the diamond plate. I am gathering ideas to rework an old Sea King 13-1/2 foot.
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
@FreshwaterAngling …
@FreshwaterAngling Yeah, you can do the same thing with the same materials, or use wood. You can deck the boat just like you would a flat bottom. Check out tinboats.net for help; there are some great members there.
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
@BassinNW v hull
@BassinNW v hull
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
Excellent job man! …
Excellent job man! One of the better ones I have seen.
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
@slatetundra07 …
@slatetundra07 Right on the money slate, catching fish from your own build is icing on the cake. Gotta love it!
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
Very fun to build, …
Very fun to build, even better when you’re catching fish from it. Great job!!
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
@FreshwaterAngling …
@FreshwaterAngling Did you mean a 14 foot v-hull lund, or do I need to research your boat lol?
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
@pgn77 Appreciate …
@pgn77 Appreciate it pgn.
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
nice upgrade
nice upgrade
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
Thats amazing, any …
Thats amazing, any tips to fixing up a 14 foot deep well luno?
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
@BassAnglerMike33 …
@BassAnglerMike33 Thanks Mike, it’s worked really well so far this season. Only wish we had some more HP, but that will come with time. Later buddy.
August 27th, 2010 at 3:12 am
looks good man hope …
looks good man hope it works out