Making A Bass Boat

I have a bass boat that I want to take out in the Louisiana marsh. What do I need to get to make sure my boat will not get corroded and how much will that cost?

dude boats are boats unless yours is aluminum, all fiberglass are the same, you have to have a chunk of zinc to attract the electrolysis as it is occurring, you have to wash out your pumps, motor and rinse off all metal hardware and hinges every time you take it into saltwater. in fact much of the hardware you will need to replace with stainless steel. Every time you take it into salt water wash it with a citrus based non harmful cleaner. You need to wax it at least once a month and you might need to upgrade some wiring to copper. that's it easy as winning fishing tourneys

2009-10-05 16:15:30 by Cool cat

Today I had a chance to spend some time in the Skeeter Bass Boat Plant in Kilgore Texas. They were nice enough to allow me to film how they build ...

it is a 1997 stratos in great shape just want to keep it that way. Looking for something with UV protection also

Store your boat in a storage or garage out of the sun,,,

2006-06-13 15:01:28 by stratos 268

Price: $89.99 $49.99

Operationable down to zero degrees Fahrenheit; includes a trollable, mountable, and floatable sonar sensor with 35 feet of cable and cable tie-strap
Exceptionally easy to use; simply turn the power on, toss the sonar sensor from the shoreline, bridge, or boat
Marine tool is ideal for fishermen

I am selling my 1990 bass boat this weekend. What is a quick way to make it really shine. I want to get the wet look on the gel coat. The shine doesn't have to last more than a couple of days. I don't have time to wet sand or wax it.

I have seen some other used boats that look like they have armor all or something on the gelcoat. It had just a slight oily residue, but it really made them shine. Any ideas would be appreciated.

wipe it down with chinawood oil

2008-02-01 09:19:11 by jvelvetpants

Price: $199.95

Includes straps for secure mounting
6-inch dual voice coil subwoofer
One-year limited warranty

I am looking around for a boat for bass and muskie. I am currently paying to go to college, so I can only spend about $3000 maximum. Most of the bass boats in that range are late 1980's early 1990's era boats. What are some good quality/long lasting brands to watch for?

B,

Your in MN!

Get an older Lund with a tiller 25-40HP kicker! 70's-80's aluminum Lunds are GREAT boats! They are inexpensive and leave you plenty of xtra money to buy Musky/Pike lures, outfit's, terminal tackle, Etc .

OK- Wait! Are you planning on fishing tournaments? If so, go with Artie's or JTex's suggestions. All of those boats are respectable. However, I doubt you will get a decent T boat within your price range- but you never know........

However, you've stated in the past you want to go after Pike/Musky- a decent, (not great), Musky outfit will run you at least $200. Lures go anywhere from $8-$22 a piece. Decent Power Pro line- $30. Oars. Life-jackets. Tackle-box. Wet Weather Gear. Down-riggers................................. The point? It starts to add up REAL quick! Do you have $800 saved back for misc boat, tackle, outfit's Etc?

Understand- No matter WHAT brand of boat you purchase- OLD boats need maintenance and will have issues, (period).

Are you prepared to FIX that old 98 Ranger you got for "a song" when you find out it was a tourney boat and was "dogged" so bad the transom leaks? Are you prepared to fix a transom or patch a fiberglass hull? Do you have the TOOLS or knowledge to perform the task??????????????????????????????????????

The bigger the boat the bigger the truck you need to HAUL it- Do you have a V8 or bigger Truck?

Most trailer's need immediate work the moment you purchase a used boat- Do you have some money set aside to purchase new bearings, wheels, tires, Buddy Bearings, Etc?

In my opinion, as a first time boat owner & fisherman get a boat with the LEAST amount of "bells and whistles"!

Get something straight forward and easily maintained- Something you and a friend can row back to shore if the motor goes on the fritz! (lol)

Remember, the fish don't know what kind of boat your in.

And when you pull up to the dock with your trophy fish no one will CARE what kind of boat your fishing out of. (But they WILL want to know what you caught him on! lol)

Here are some examples of "solid", first-time owner boats with no "bells & whistles"-

1. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/bo a/1401536190.html

2. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bo a/1401097604.html

3. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bo a/1400465844.html

4. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bo a/1400120809.html

Ask yourself this- Would you rather have a smaller, nicer, NEWER, Jon-type boat with a tiller OR a "questionable" , older-model, brand name boat?

If you had more than $3000 to spend I'd say go for the brand-name, steering column boat. But if your budget is only $3000 you need to purchase something reliable and easily managed....

I really do hope this help ya? Good luck.

2009-09-30 22:32:54 by Brilliant

We have 16 ft bass boat with a 150 hp mercury motor and a 13 1/4 x 20 prop on it right now. The boat goes about 50 mph. My son thinks that if he puts a 13 1/4 x 23 prop on it will help to make it go faster? Thanks for any information or suggestions.

yes it will but if you want it to really make it goe faster i say a bigger engine or even dual engines like they have on police boats

2007-04-16 16:14:17 by Mary K