Lars1115Angel Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 Does anyone know if it would be possible to transform a flatter style speedboat into a bass boat? Been looking for a bass boat but couldn't find one for cheap and then saw a speed boat with trailer no motor for 150. Just wondering if it was possible? Quote
Rick Howard Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I don't know much about boats. It seems plausible. Maybe more a question of your skill level and what your desire is in final. If it were me doing the work than I would keep looking for an old bass boat that needs an overhaul. So long as the integrity of the boat warrants said overhaul. Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted December 10, 2015 Super User Posted December 10, 2015 I'd rather do a Jon Boat conversion. I plan on doing one with my dad after he retires here in a few years. 1 Quote
Ski213 Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I think you're probably better off waiting for a boat like Rick described. With the speedboat you're probably gonna have to do a lot of work just to get it to the point of a bass boat needing an overhaul. As suggested above, the jonboat conversion is also a great option. Quote
BaitMonkey1984 Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Don't get me wrong I see the allure of a bass boat. Thats why I have a babied Ranger. But, I didn't start out with that. Started out and still have a 16ft aluminum Grumman my grand dad gave me. It was all I needed to get on the water. Still to this day is more than enough. Everyone always thinks bigger/ more expensive is better. I like to keep things simple and enjoy my days in the aluminum boat fishing with only 3 rods. Plus, don't know if my grand dad has something to do with this, but I catch more and bigger fish out of his boat. Quote
Lars1115Angel Posted December 10, 2015 Author Posted December 10, 2015 Would taking the top part out and putting a deck in be enough? Or what else would I need to do besides the obvious like storage and seats? Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted December 10, 2015 Super User Posted December 10, 2015 It might be possible, but I doubt it'd be cost effective. You'd be sinking a lot of time, money, and energy into building something that won't be as fishable as something you could have put a lot less into. Not to mention, if you're looking at a boat for $150 I would think it's in absolutely horrible shape to begin with. If I where you, I'd do as others recommended and either deck out a john boat or wait till you could find an older bass boat. You might want to even look at 15-17 foot aluminum v-hulls. Those will be cheaper and I would bet would still be more fishable than a converted old ski boat. Quote
BKeith Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 Anything is possible, but being practical and financially feasible probably not. Quote
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