smallie.huntin Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 So I finally found my boat last weekend. It's a 1988 Kingfisher 15' bass boat with a 2003 Mercury 90HP two-stroke. The wiring to the front deck was kind of funky when I bought it so I have been working on that over the last couple of days. I have got it almost all set except the front fish finder is still causing me problems. I know it works from putting it on the mount at the console. That will be my next task. Other than that it just needs a good cleaning and it will be ready to go. I am pretty excited as this is my first boat. ;D Sorry for the poor quality pics. I used my cell phone to take the pics inside and the boat is messy from working on it. I will get some better ones when it's cleaned up and outside. Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted March 13, 2009 Super User Posted March 13, 2009 in my mind boats like these are perfect. as long as the boat its self is in good shape and the motor is tight you can build what you want into the boat and not pay for that "new boat smell". nice rig. Quote
smallie.huntin Posted March 13, 2009 Author Posted March 13, 2009 I was very impressed with the condition of the hull. After looking at a few other boats made around the same time this was by far the cleanest. I don't think I could have done much better for the price either. Now it just needs to warm up so I can get out there and track those bass down. Quote
Dave D Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 That motor looks to be in great shape and I'm sure the hull will look awesome with a little TLC. Congrats on the boat! Quote
baboosicbass08 Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 Sweet ride! You must be pumped, hopefully we continue to get more of this warm weather so the ice can melt and you can get that in the water soon Quote
smallie.huntin Posted March 15, 2009 Author Posted March 15, 2009 Thanks guys. Wiring is all set. The only thing left for me to do it give it a good cleaning and to get it wet! Quote
Super User firefightn15 Posted March 15, 2009 Super User Posted March 15, 2009 I'm sure that boat will catch you alot of fish. Congrats 8-) Quote
Bass_junky Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 Congrats! I think it is best to start out this way with boats that need small repairs, i know I did. I started out with a 14' valco that I retorfitted for bass fishing. I taught me how to properly wire a boat, weight distribution, motor repairs. Next was a 19' footer fish/ski style. I also retrofitted this for bass, learned how to properly remove all panels, flooring, etc...It teaches boat owners how to troubleshoot issues. Then as we gradually upgrade we know how to maintain/troulbeshoot the boat. Also how to handle the larger boats in the water. People that start out with the best boat money can buy usually have issues and are also taking the boat to the shop for simple repairs (causing higher expenditures-excluding warranty work). Learning how to handle smaller boats before upgrading is also priceless experience. After 15 yrs of upgrading, I finally made the move last summer with a new Z-20. I could not hve handled this boat if it was my first purchase and the boat would be beaten up due to my unexperience. Lots of money to not understand how to drive & maintain a boat. Hope your boat brings many happy memories! Tight lines Quote
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