Identify Boat?

[CarolinaPunch]

So I've recently been in search for a small v-hull bass boat in no particular condition. Can't exactly afford to buy a new one and people want an arm and a leg for them. I did find one however and I'm interested in what kind of boat it might be and if it'd be worth fixing up and what kind of things would I have to look at fixing on it. So if I could get some feedback and maybe an idea of what I'd be getting into, that'd be great! Thanks, guys. A price point would be nice too haha

 

[Further North]

You probably ought to get us some pictures, or a link...or something...

[CarolinaPunch]

The pictures didn't upload? Odd, I can see them. Here's a link for those who can't.

http://m.imgur.com/a/hkOmi

[A-Jay]

As long as your definition of "worth fixing up" is very close to meaning "I have an abundance of disposable income that I have no problem expending, and I am very handy & knowledgeable when it comes to fiberglass hull repair, electrical work, as well as trailer reconditioning.  Additionally I have tons of free time, and access to all the tools & materials I'll need to what will most likely be a complete refurbishment of this craft"

Then I say go for it.

Otherwise - Run Away.

A-Jay 

[slonezp]

That boat is definitely in no particular condition 

 

Seriously though, Based on the 2 pictures, it certainly wouldn't be worth my time even if it was free. What kind of boat budget do you have?

[CarolinaPunch]

8 minutes ago, slonezp said:

Seriously though, Based on the 2 pictures, it certainly wouldn't be worth my time even if it was free. What kind of boat budget do you have?

Relatively non-existent  But I've got a lot of free time on my hand and I was just interested in what kind of money would go into something in such shape. It really is in rough condition but I didn't see any terrible cracks in the hull or anything. But then again, I'm not a boat expert by any means. I just can't see spending $1000-2500 for a small v-hull jon boat when there are used bass boats in the same ball park price. But I don't need a bass boat for little ponds in my area for a small weekday retreat. But I figured the boat would be pretty useless, but even if got the boat & trailer for $50, I figured the trailer was in decent enough condition to resale. hah

 

Also, any idea on what kind of boat it might be? Brand? etc?

[slonezp]

If the trailer is in decent condition it would fetch around $300-$400 in my neck of the woods. Problem with buying it to sell the trailer is now you have to dispose pf the boat. If you are interested in the boat, you would first need to empty all that garbage out of it and determine if it is structurally sound. If it's not, there is really no reason to dump any cash into it. If it is, then you need to determine if it's worth oyur time and money. 

[CarolinaPunch]

Makes sense. I imagine disposing a 14-16" boat isnt a cake walk if you don't have a trailer to do it with. I'd also have to get a title for the trailer. It's a family member's so I'm not 100% sure if they have the paper work or not. I was more so attempting to get a little insight on what I'd be getting into with something like this. I guess it's back to the drawing board looking for 10ft jon boats haha

[slonezp]

Good deals with zero headaches are out there, you just need to be patient and jump on them when opportunity arises. I paid less than a grand for this boat 6 months ago. Based on the condition, I'm guessing it spent most of the last 47 years in someones garage. It's a 1970 Lund with a 2,3 hp motor and a trolling motor and fish finder. Even though everything is dated, it was ready to fish. 

 

[CarolinaPunch]

That's a beautiful boat for sure. I'll have to be on the look out. The goal is to find a jon boat that I can put a platform on and carpet it up and deck out. I'm sure I'd spend way less and have way less of a headache than if I chose to take on a restoration project. Appreciate the info and looking out, man.

[Further North]

3 hours ago, CarolinaPunch said:

The pictures didn't upload? Odd, I can see them. Here's a link for those who can't.

http://m.imgur.com/a/hkOmi

They are there now...probably a problem on my end.

 

If it were me, I couldn't get away from that boat fast enough...but I like to fish, not work on boats.

2 hours ago, CarolinaPunch said:

But then again, I'm not a boat expert by any means.

For me, that's even more of a reason to run away...fixing that bot will require a boat expert.

 

...unless, of course, your goal is to become a boat expert in the process.  Were you to take that on project, you'd learn a lot.

[WRB]

Unkonwn run about boat that looks to be fiberglass hull, the cap (top) has been removed and and set back on to the hull. It's currently a trash bin and should stay that way!

Tom

[fishnkamp]

I have no idea what your you can afford.  Only you can determine what your budget is. Also I get the idea that you really would love to have some 14 to 16 foot aluminum decked bass boat. However they cost too much used normally.

Let me show you a few ideas similar to the deal.   All you need to fish small lakes and ponds might be a jon boat, a trolling motor and 2 batteries.

Here is one to consider  https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/boa/6026741799.html  That would be $1250 for the boat, trolling motor and trailer.  I would not bother with a raised deck but you could add a low flat floor and some seats.

 

https://florencesc.craigslist.org/boa/6018402728.html  This one has a bad motor but looks like a good 14 foot boat and trailer. For a few hundred dollars you can add a trolling motor and batteries, or find a small hp used outboard.  You would have to call and inspect it to make a fair offer. But I would call myself.

https://eastnc.craigslist.org/boa/6026772087.html  This looks really nice

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/boa/6027802502.html

 

I found many other boat only deals for less than $600 and you would need to add some pieces like a used trailer, motor or trolling motor and batteries. I believe your money would be much better spent this way.

[Further North]

Fishnkamp gives great advice above.

[CarolinaPunch]

Absolutely appreciate the advice guys. That's why I signed up here in the first place. To learn more about the whole shabang, not just fishing. I'll see where my boating purchases ends up in the future and let y'all know.

[fishnkamp]

Take a look at this. This is a member I helped find a boat for him and his dad.  

 

Pete and I searched the internet for better than 2 months. He found this boat, paid $400 plus traded a few cameras and as he said "junk" the guy was looking for. LOL. Anyway he had some trailer bearing work done, replaced some batteries and  added his dads old trolling motor.

 

He stripped out the benches and seats. I made him aware that the benches the seats were attached to were a part of the structural integrity of this kind of boat, so he needed to put some type of framing back in.  Here is what he did.

 

 

And also repainted and sealed the boat up nicely. With a bit of work and some modest cabinetry work he ended up with this fishing machine. He aslo redid the entire trailer, sanded off any rust, knocked off the sheen on the paint and repainted it. This is like a 1970;s boat, but you will never tell it.  I know he has less than $1200 total in it.

 

I show you all of these to show you what is possible.  This is the first boat Pete and his dad ever owned and he did this as a surprise for his dad so they could enjoy more fishing together. He recieved a ton of help from members here that shared their good and bad experiences.

 

 If you were interested in fishing local tournaments on big open water, a boat like this makes no sense.  if you want to fish local ponds, small lakes or slow rivers and creeks than a boat like this can be exactly what you need.  Even with a solidly supported floor this is not a stand up boat. It is a sit inside and fish boat.  I can tell you from experience my wife and I have caught a ton of fish in three of our 11 boats very similar to this rig.