Fishing On A Ski Boat

[SGTGunner]

I'm just wondering if anybody else uses a ski boat for fishing. I wasn't able to get a bass boat approved by my lil lady, and didn't find a fish/ski boat we both liked in our price range. In order to even get a boat I had to settle and get a ski boat to make the Mrs. happy. At least I'm off the bank and not killing myself on my kayak.

 

Anyways, since I got it a couple weeks ago I've been making plans in my head and taking measurements for removable modifications I can make to make it easier to fish from. I've also been scouring the web for ideas.

 

Thought I'd ask to see if any of yall here are stuck doing the same thing and what ideas you've come up with.

[Felix77]

Do you have a picture of the boat?  Either yours or something similar.

[SGTGunner]

I looks just like this one, but with out the top. 1992 Glastron G1700 with a 3.0 Mercruiser and Alpha One drive.

 

 

I'm going to build a front deck I can set in place after removing the seat cushions. I'm not sure how strong the engine cover is so not sure if it would support me standing on it or not, but there is a short swim deck on the rear that isn't seen in this picture's angle.

 

I cant mount a trolling motor to the bow due to it's shape....no flat surfaces. Besides she doesn't want me drilling holes into it. So any modifications I do need to be completely reversible, and easily done too for when it's in "family mode".

 

The in-floor ski locker is too short to fit my rods so I need to come up with a way to secure them while cruising to my fishing holes.

 

It does have an el cheepo fish finder, a Humminbird 150, so at least it's something. Unfortunately the transducer is mounted to the hull below the engine by the bilge pump, so I don't get accurate water temps. Looking to get a temp sensor add on for it.

 

Just trying to make due until I can add a bass boat to my vehicle collection.

[slonezp]

Never say never about the trolling motor. The foot print of the base is really not all that big. Minn Kota makes quick release mounts which allow you to remove the motor in a couple minutes. The Terrova model operates with a hand and/or foot controller. You hang the remote from a belt loop on your pants and don't have to worry about a foot pedal taking up space. Finding a good location for the batteries is the difficult part.

[SGTGunner]

I'll have to look into it some more then. Thank you. Battery space isn't an issue, there's enough room under the engine cover for probably 4 more batteries. Rod and tackle storage unfortunately isn't so easy to come by on this boat.

[blongfishing]

Saw a boat just like that today on Hartwell. I have a good idea of what it looks like inside. You may be able to so some work.