20' Cajun Bass Boat

[fishizzle]

I have a few questions I'd like to ask.

For a 1992, Is it true that these boats have no wood under the fiberglass?

If a boat had the gas motor removed for an electric only lake, would it ride terrible with just the trolling motor used or would it need balast in the back?

Thirdly, where can I find new bench seats that fit it?

Thanks in advance. Jim

[Hi Salenity]

I had a 96 20.5' Cajun Travis edition with a 200hp Johnson. I'm not 100% sure if the floor has Plywood under it but I don't remember the hull having anything more than a wooden brace or 2 in the glass?

You would not have enough umph to notice how it rides with out the motor but If I remember correctly my motor weight 650lbs

Cajun went out of business so the seat would need to be custom made.

[Fishing Rhino]

Can't tell you about the wood, but it sounds like a major project to remove the gas motor to fish an electric only lake. I'd check with the powers that be to see if you could use the boat as is by removing the propeller, and leaving the motor tilted up. You are going to need some type of lift to remove the motor. Then, you'd have to disconnect the controls, the steering, and the electrical connections. Even if all the electrical connections are plugs, you'll have several wires to contend with, not to mention the stuff that goes to your gauges. Oh, don't forget to unbolt the motor.

My best, and maybe worst suggestion would be to get a square stern canoe, jon boat or whatever and a trolling motor to use on that lake. I paid 500 dollars for my Old Town canoe, new, on sale at Dicks. You should be able to find a "bargain" on Craigs List that would serve your purpose on the electric only lake. I could be wrong, but I envision spending the better part of a day to remove and reinstall the gas outboard. That will get old in a hurry.

[fishizzle]

thanks.

what I mean by how it rides is would the back be higher than the front without a 400lb motor to balance it. Also would it get blown around without a lower unit in the water.

For the seats, can't I just do 2 comfy captain seats that aren't Cajun?

[fishizzle]

The boat doesn't have a gas motor currently and would stay in the water all summer tied to a dock. I hear what you are saying though about a day to remove it.

[Hi Salenity]

If the motor is only 400# you should be ok.

Yep any old seat should work.

[JIGFISHERMAN.]

Can't tell you about the wood, but it sounds like a major project to remove the gas motor to fish an electric only lake. I'd check with the powers that be to see if you could use the boat as is by removing the propeller, and leaving the motor tilted up. You are going to need some type of lift to remove the motor. Then, you'd have to disconnect the controls, the steering, and the electrical connections. Even if all the electrical connections are plugs, you'll have several wires to contend with, not to mention the stuff that goes to your gauges. Oh, don't forget to unbolt the motor.

My best, and maybe worst suggestion would be to get a square stern canoe, jon boat or whatever and a trolling motor to use on that lake. I paid 500 dollars for my Old Town canoe, new, on sale at Dicks. You should be able to find a "bargain" on Craigs List that would serve your purpose on the electric only lake. I could be wrong, but I envision spending the better part of a day to remove and reinstall the gas outboard. That will get old in a hurry.

Removing the motor is a simple task.

In fact, last monday, I removed a 75hp Evinrude, unbolted, removed cables, and all wires, and steering...Took 10 minutes w/the neighbor helping.

I removed the 150 Evinrude, on my old boat, in about 15 minutes.

Installing takes slightly longer.

Just something to keep in mind, if you ever price out any kind of work that involves removing the engine.