14 FT Utility to Tiny Bass Boat | Full Build Time-lapse | Start to Finish!
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- Time-lapse of 14 foot utility boat conversion to tiny bass boat. Full build, from start to finish!
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I’m one of those guys who never learned how to build things with his own hands. I so envy people like you who are able to create a work of art and functional bass boat from nothing. I am so highly impressed with what you’ve done and I thank you for sharing it with those of us who enjoy fishing. I would love to have a boat like that one day!
Really kind of you man! I think I grew up with a dad that did this sort of thing and picked up on it. But I dont do this regularly so it took a lot of time and planning. I am a professor of humanities so this is something way outside my day to day life! But very therapeutic to do! Thanks again for your kind words!
The best way to learn anything when it comes to this is trial and error. You can learn anything on UA-cam. Lol
You dont really "learn" skills like these. You just start smaller projects, buy tools as you go, make a lot of mistakes then slowly build up to something like this. Even something basic like a bird house or cat tower or something to get used to measuring and cutting wood then find something a little more complex then eventually when you do a project like this it kind of brings it all together.
@@DrBass-rk1ez im sure it was a great video just every sceen flashed and it hurt my fragile eyes....
Stand back and look at it with great pride. Great workmanship. Great video. Thanks for the video.
thank you so much for your kind words, the edits make it look easy but I assure you it was not that seamless. Thanks for watching!
@@DrBass-rk1ez i can see it was a tough and lengthy project. I have been in construction work for 40 years. I also used to do a bit of woodworking. I also understand most people watching youtube videos don't understand the process that comes along with projects such as this. Enjoy your boat. Also know you have gained another subscriber. Take care and stay safe.
@@lindioncicerao1247 Again, very kind of you. Im humbled as this was my first go at this. I did later build a camper van which I plan to share on here. That was far more involved!
I may have selected a combination of aluminum angle and lighter wood to reduce weight, but I don't think I could have done a better job than what you did with construction, fit and finish. Just awesome! Well done and I bet you get many years of enjoyment out of that build.
thanks so much Christopher. You are right that it would be lighter with aluminum. I did have a lot of concern with weight when building it, but im really happy with the way in turned out and the weight doesn't seem to have impacted performance much. You can see it on plane before and after the build, and it doesn't seem much different at all. its fun to fish! thanks again, and thanks for watching!
Weight was my concern too. The build is awesome 👍👍
@@DrBass-rk1ez I am actually wondering if the added weight is a good thing, kind of like ballast. My biggest concern with some of these builds is how top heavy you make a small aluminum boat that was not designed to stand on a platform on.
@@ColoradoStreaming hey man, so sorry for my late reply, my work has been busy last month. I had exact same concern and to my surprise it does fine balance wise, and yes, the added weight certainly provides further stability. I have two videos on the channel that give a feel for stability when fishing. One with just me: ua-cam.com/video/cjnAYu45TnI/v-deo.html and another with a friend on back deck: ua-cam.com/video/VEe1eLrjlNM/v-deo.html These should give you a better idea of stability.
Awesome transformation. Great job making a badass bass boat. Tight lines.
thanks, Chris! and thanks for watching!
With the price of lumber in California lately it would be cheaper to buy a bass boat, lol.
Efren, you're right, I tell people who want to do this that it's not really that cost effective to do one. If you don't want to do it as a hobby and you dont have a sentimental attachment to the boat, its probably better to just go find a used bass boat. In other words if you dont enjoy doing this kind of work, then probably shouldn't do it. You may spend a bit more on the use bass boat, but it will save you hours and hours of labor. I don't think people realize how involved these are and how the costs can add up quickly. thanks for watching! The video makes it look seamless but it involves a lot and takes a long time.
I live in California. I’ll pay u to do this for me! I wouldn’t have any hair left if I did this project! Awesome work
@@Cowboys365 thanks so much man, very kind of you. I live in Washington state, so as much as id love to help you it would probably cost you far too much to ship a boat to me and back, buy supplies, etc. But if you're serious about the building, its not too hard. let me know if you have specific questions or if there is any other way I can help? thanks for watching!
also, growing up I used to love the cowboys! I dont watch football as much any more but Emmitt was my all time favorite player. I loved him!
@@DrBass-rk1ez yessir my favorite player... wore #22 in any sport I played cuz of him. I was born in 88 so I idolized emmitt! But yes I have the skill to do so but not the patients. But I have a boat my father in law gifted so I can’t ever get rid of... so wanna make most of it.... I’ll get it done one day!!! And ur video will be my blue print... thank u very much!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
It amazes me how so many people do this do differently than others.
An outstanding craftsmanship, nothing short of that....👍👍👍..
thanks, and really kind of you, thanks for watching!
Great job, I had a 15 ft tracker crappie boat. I tore it apart and basically did the same thing, put a deck in the front and the back. I had a 20 horsepower motor Plus an 84 lb thrust trolling motor. I regret to this day that I sold it. It just needed a bigger motor. You did a phenomenal job on it you're very skilled
Sorry you sold it! Yeah I get a lot of pushback because of the weight, but I can honestly say with my 25HP it flies, and its really enjoyable to fish. Ive thought a few times of selling mine but you make me think I should keep it! Thanks for watching!
That came out really great. Great job good looking boat
thanks so much, and thanks for watching!
Man!, you work fast. What's your secret, Speed? Excellent work.
haha, thanks man, and thanks for watching!
Really appreciate your videos. Just finished up a build nearly identical to yours and modeled mine off yours with a few minor tweaks here and there. Thanks for the ideas!
awesome, glad they could be helpful. thanks for you kind comments. Enjoy your boat. I sure have enjoyed it.
Light to HEAVY!!!
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Very, very good!!! Greatings from Germany... 👍
Steffen, thanks so much. Ive never been to Germany. Im sad, because I lived in England for 4 years and traveled around Europe quite extensively. I will get there some day. I am actually a dual US-italian citizen so I have EU status. Do you all bass fish in Germany? I know they do so in Italy. . .
😃 Wow!!! You are an amazing tradesman... Your work is impeccable. I'm guessing that you are a cabinet maker by profession. Great boat remodel. 👍👍👍
thanks man, this was actually my first go at this. I have a phd in humanities subject and am a writer researcher and teacher by day. I grew up in working class family, so learned a lot by watching my dad. I think I just naturally inherited it from family. I just did a van conversion where I did cabinets for the first time from scratch. Was a lot to learn. I plan to post that here soon. Thanks for your kind comments!
Fish On!!!!!!!! Great job great build. Post some fish catching videos with your repurposed boat please 👍
Thanks so much man! Here is a quick video I did to show the stability of the boat while fishing: ua-cam.com/video/cjnAYu45TnI/v-deo.html
That was inspirational. Thank You.
thanks so much man, and thanks for watching
Great work, I just bought one ready for work. I got the motor ready now on to the boat. Want to use aluminum for lighter weight but boy are they expensive. Morning guy end up using 2x3 and 2x2s stead for framing.
Thanks man. yes, aluminum is expensive and bc this was my first build I was more confident with wood framing etc. I used rough cut cedar which is naturally rot resistant, light, and strong. I think I probably could have gotten away with a lot less 2X4 and used more 2x2 or 2x3 as you say, to lessen weight. But it still runs great and fishes great with 2 on it. I fish often with two others on it and its fine. Best of luck on your build. Thanks for watching!
You're such a Pro. I wish I could do that too.
Wow amazing great job, that talent you don’t see anymore!
thanks so much man, really kind of you and thanks for watching!
This was an amazing time lapse.. your editing was top notch! Glad weight isn’t an issue with your boat.. aluminum would definitely had been lighter for framing. Enjoyed the video.
Looks heavy! Very nice craftsmanship!
thanks for your kind words. i dont know how much weight it added but you can see in the other vids that it does really well regardless. If i were to do again, i would have used a bit more 2x2 instead of the 2x4. i think the frame didnt have to be so robust. But overall, im really happy with it. thanks for watching and sorry for the very late reply!
Absolute craftmanship!
thanks for your kind words!
I must say I really enjoyed this video. A+ craftsmanship. Thanks for the content.
Thanks so much man, that is really kind of you to say! Thanks for watching!
I am so glad I found this and your channel. I just picked up a 1972 Alumacraft F-9 (14') that I plan on upgrading like this. Your vids on this build are going to be so helpful to me.
awesome man! let me know how it goes. best of luck as you build!
@@DrBass-rk1ez Intro showing off the start of the project
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Awesome ! Be amazed what you can accomplish with a little hard work and vision! Cudos brother!
thanks for your kinds words man, and thanks for watching!
Frickin AWESOME 👍
thanks man!
From what I’ve learned from boating is, never build out of wood. The weight is one thing but, the rotting is another. Aluminum would be better in every way. Lighter, most of the time cheaper. Takes up way less volume. Doesn’t kill gas mileage. Won’t rust or rot. Won’t warp and flex, and better looking. I’m not sure about the choice of materials here but, still a sweet boat.
Dam that was pretty awesome. I got a boat about like that. Gives me some ideas.
Best of luck my friend, I'm sure it will turn out great!
Awesome woodworking, enjoy watching. Glad you answered the weight question. I was thinking you would be needing a 150hp, just to get on plane.
Thanks Rhonda, I was really concerned about weight, but I can honestly say it's a non-issue. My boat is quite wide so it can handle the weight. There were so many people warning about it, but I'm really happy with it. It gets on plane really fast with me and another on it, and all the added weight of decking doesn't seem to have slowed it down much at all. I'm not sure what others use, but I make sure to tell everyone that I used cedar for the frame. Cedar is lightweight, strong, and naturally rot resistant. You can see me running the boat on plane with just me on it here. I promise it isn't much different with two on it: ua-cam.com/video/5YdJ9oOzhR8/v-deo.html Thanks for watching!
I am super impressed. Keep up the great work... Tight lines my friend
thanks so much man! really kind of you!
I salute @Dr. Bass what an amazing DIY job boat overhaul and rebuild job 🫡
Thanks so much for you kind words! Thanks for watching!
This is awesome I have the time an cash but not the knowledge!!! I really wanna do this!!!
I always tell people its great fun and rewarding if you have the money, the tools, space and patience to do it. But if youre trying to save money or in a hurry I would not recommend it. Has to be something you enjoy! Thanks for watching!
Wow using the cardboard as a template for the cuts was genius
thanks for your kind comment, and thanks for watching!
very well done video i am a youtuber also and i could never do a video this good
thanks man, really kind of you!
Good job
thanks so much!
I love these videos! I just built this same boat while watching this!
thanks man, hope it was helpful, thanks for watching!
That's an amazing build. Very impressive
Thanks so much for your kind words, and thanks for watching!
That's awesome!
thanks man and thanks for watching!
Awesome build my man! Thanks for the share!
thanks for your kind words, man! and thanks for watching!
That is just a beautiful job. Good luck fishing. Hope ya fill it up.
Thanks so much man! thanks for watching and best of luck to you!
Bad ass build. Skillful you are.
thanks so much and thanks for watching!
Nicly job gives me inspiration for a boat very similar to yours. Was my grandfather's.
Thanks so much for your kind words. You know I've had a few old guys recognize the boat and tell me they last forever. this is an old Starcraft. I think its a 1963. crazy to think its now almost 60 years old and going strong. thanks for watching!
Great job.
thanks man and thanks for watching!
Awesome. You are gifted.
thanks so much for your kind words and thanks for watching!
Beauty! Nice job!!!
thanks so much man! and thanks for watching!
Wow all I have to say is you did an absolute amazing job seriously
thanks so much, and thanks for watching!
@@DrBass-rk1ez no problem man at all... Now is there anyway you can make a video doing kind of a walkthrough and show us all the accessories and details that would be awesome
@@goyosallsfishingrivera8186 hi again, check out these two videos and see if they are helpful: ua-cam.com/video/roJew9R_ei8/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/PzbRyB0anO0/v-deo.html
Well done
Very nice 👍🏼
thanks so much and thanks for watching!
Pretty cool boat, great video.
thanks so much man, and thanks for watching!
Great video doctor.
thanks so much and thanks for watching!
Very cool
thanks man!
Wow..amazing, good job good boat my friend
thanks so much for your kind comment! thanks for watching!
Damn that is exactly what I was thinking for mine! it looks great good work thanks for sharing
thanks man, I hope it goes well, im really happy with the way this turned out. Thanks for watching!
Cool build but damn that has to be a lot of extra weight you’re adding in there.
it is more weight for sure but i was impressed with how well it turned out. You can see me on it with others in the other videos and it running on plane. Thanks for watching!
nice job! like the color carpet
thanks so much, and thanks for watching!
Great idea with the cardboard....I do that too. Very nice work....you make it look so easy😎
Patrick, thanks so much! I try to remind people that this looks easy on here because you don't see the time dedicated to conceptualization, making mistakes, and all the running to the store when I realize I forgot something. I'm really happy with the way it turned out, but it was not as easy as this makes it look! Thanks for watching!
very nicely done !!
thanks man! and thanks for watching!
Awesome boat man! Great talent you have there!
Thanks so much, and thanks for watching!
Great work and great video thanks for sharing. Interesting deep blue/midnight blue/purplish carpet. I like it
thanks so much, the floor is actually blue and that was the color I wanted but when I went to get more carpet I mismatched the colors and got something a little more purple. I didn't realize it at the time because I did carpeting indoors and it wasn't well lit. So when I got it out in the sun I realized the floor was a different color than the rest of the boat. Oh well. Thanks for watching!
Very impressive! That's a lot of work, enjoy.🎣
thanks so much for your kind words. Its been a lot of fun to fish on it for sure. thanks for watching!
Nice build 👍did it float looks heavy
ua-cam.com/video/5YdJ9oOzhR8/v-deo.html
Awesome
thanks man and thanks for watching!
You got a fine lookin boat there sir. I did a 14 ft V hull years ago. Kinda kickin myself for letting it go. Now I've been binge watching all these build vids and getting the hankering to build another.
One criticism; is everyone planning to take their trucks out fishing too? The framing I've seen on a lot of builds just seems over the top and adds a lot of weight in my opinion. With current lumber costs it might be cheaper to use alum angle. IIRC, I just doubled up two pieces of 3/4" CDX (slathered with Kilz then carpeted) for the front deck and just screwed it down to the benches. One hatch for some storage underneath and a fishin chair. Caught a lot of bass off it that way. It was also very stable and never sagged.
thanks man, yes, I would agree I didn't need this much lumber. But it was my first build. I will say, that it still runs great any is now very stable in water. Here is a video of it running on plane with my 25hp: ua-cam.com/video/5YdJ9oOzhR8/v-deo.html
@@DrBass-rk1ez I saw that one too. Mine also planed out with a borrowed 25 hp Sea Horse. Mine came a with 15 hp SH. It got us to the fish and I was content with that.
Muy buen trabajo amigo felicidades 👍👍👍❤❤❤👊👊👊
This video made my day ❤
thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!
I would have center consoled it, and put a little larger rear deck with seat on top or bike seat. Then 2 people could have a casting deck with plenty of room. 40hp. Mercury on back. 3 blade high pitched for speed. It would fly, and be cool. But I love what you have done! Amazing woodworking skills! Your layout is very nice indeed. sows ear into a silk purse.
thanks man, that would be one hell of a project for sure. this boat is not rated for an outboard that size, but i will say ive fished plenty of times with me on the front deck and and friend on the back and it works great. Thanks for watching and for the kind words.
Brilliant.
thanks man!
My guy laying wood 😉
Well done brother 👏.
thanks so much, and thanks for watching!
Well done
@@kevinwolfe7947 Thanks so much and thanks for watching!
Thats awesome
Thanks for your kind words! It's really fun to fish.
Nice job 👏 one word tho "aluminum " 😊
Great build brother!
thanks man! really appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching!
Cedar was definitely a good choice, aluminum square tubing also works great for framing, and would probably save you a few lbs at least
yes, I agree, also in hindsight I could have used less 2x4 and more 2x2 or 2x3 to take a bit of weight out. But overall its working great. thanks for watching!
@@DrBass-rk1ez What was the cut @ 11 seconds for?
@@frankieg1978 if you jump to the next shot you will see I needed to cut it there to get it to fit in the slot for the old seat holders. Those were my main supports. hope this makes sense? Thanks for watching!
@@frankieg1978 here is a better video of that portion of the build.
Un verdadero espectáculo enhorabuena 🤠👍🏼
Wow súper nice !!
thanks so much, Edgar, and thanks for watching!
Looks good, wondering how it's held up after 3 years!
I feel exhausted after that. time to fish my friends. :-)
I love this so amazing woodworking is such a dream
thanks so much man! thanks for watching!
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Lots of weight add there
Nice job tho👍
Holy beef, thanks so much. Here is a response ive sent to others about weight questions: 'I get the weight comment all the time. I think there is a really strong bias online regarding weight that I'm not sure, now after building a boat, that is not a bit overblown. Maybe Im simply not as concerned as others? Anyway all I can do is point people to my before and after videos on the water. Does the boat weigh more, absolutely, but it does not seem to have changed its performance at all, and when I'm fishing with myself and another having some extra weight actually stabilizes it better. Anyway, I always tell people I used cedar which is light and naturally rot resistant. I have a 25hp also, so of course with small outboard id notice a difference. Here are the videos of the boat running on plane: (before: @ (after: @. Thanks for watching!'
Awesome build man. I plan on doing a very similar build with my 14’ aluminum boat.
awesome man, thanks for your kind words. Im really happy with how this turned out and how it handles in the water. You will really enjoy your's when its done. Thanks for watching!
This is a great setup I just think you added a ton of extra weight... that's the only flaw I see
yes, I could have used aluminum but Im really happy with how it turned out and how it handles. You can see it running on plane here: ua-cam.com/video/5YdJ9oOzhR8/v-deo.html
I really enjoyed this video. And after reading through the comments, I won't bother asking about the weight.. lol. But you did say it took quite a while, and you treated it like a hobby. But roughly how long? Weeks? Months? Year? Thanks for sharing!!!!
r. Scott. thanks so much man! yes, ive had the weight question a lot, and as you've probably seen its not been an issue. Would aluminum be lighter? yes, but its seems fine as is. Ive regularly fished with myself and another standing on it and bass fishing. Tomorrow since im doing lazy trout fishing ill have three total on it. In the next video you can see it with just me get on plane. Bear in mind I do have a 25hp so it does have a lot of power. It gets on plane quick with two and even three.
Regarding the time, yes, it should be a hobby and something you enjoy. Id say between trips to the hardware store, ordering parts, making mistakes it took me about 2 months working maybe 10-15 hours a week on it. If you have all the supplies and know what you're doing I dont think it would take too long. If I did it again, knowing what I know now, it would take only half the time, this was my first one. It is a labor of love, I wouldn't recommend doing it unless you'll enjoy it. It's very rewarding when its done, however. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Hey! I was wondering if you had a blueprint of this build? I have a similar boat and would love to recreate this!
Again this is just so cool of a build!! I read thru the comments, the weight probably makes that boat more stable!!! And not get bobbled around!!!
Anyway please explain the foam to me and the need for it? And how much you need and what type it needs to be? Thanks
thanks for your kind words and sorry for my late reply, i honestly dont know how much foam is needed and dont ever want to discover if i used enough or not! A lot of people put more foam than i did, but im hoping i have enough in the unfortunate event i take on too much water. I do have a bilge pump to be safe.
Pretty nice but I hope you figured out it would be to your advantage to fill the empty spaces with a floatation foam,,, dont ask how I know this
thanks man, in this video you can't see it but there is foam under the floor (you can see my installing in other videos). I hope I have enough in there, and that I dont have to learn the hard way! thanks for watching!
I like the way it was before
Wow nice job. But alot of extra weight.
Thanks Rick, yes, I think its a bit of overkill on framing for my first one, but I will say it runs great and handles really well, and I regularly fish it with another person with me. I used cedar for the frame which is lightweight and strong so it definitely helps with the weight. In next video you can see it running with all the weight in it. With a 25hp it moves fast. If I had a smaller outboard it would not be the same. Thanks for watching!
I know this comment is a long ways after the video posted but do you by chance have the layout drawn anywhere so someone like me could follow your floor plan? I really like this build and want to use it for my own boat. Thank you
Steve, thanks for watching. I don't have any building plans for this. However, I'd recommend watching the other videos on my channel that show the build step by step to get an idea of how it was done. You can also ask me any questions along the way. Best of luck on your build!
I'm impressed. Cool project but I'm thinking that the cost of the upgrade versus the actual value-ad to the fishing experience wouldn't be there for me. You can catch fish out of either boat!
I get it, yes its a lot of work and now lumber is really expensive. There is no saving money in doing it! I tell people on here that you should not do it unless you'd enjoy it has a hobby and already have the space and tools for it. Thanks for watching!
Damn nice job man! 🍻
Thanks man!
Wow! Great job and perfect way to edit it. What’s the boat weigh now? Anything you would do different “next time”?
thanks so much man. A lot of people are really concerned about weight and so was I. In the end I am happy to say that yes its heavier and I probably put too much wood in it, but it runs great and handles really well with my 25hp. I really like the layout. If there was anything I would change it would be to use a bit less 2X4s and use 2X2's. I didn't know when I was building how sturdy the decking would be an now I know I didn't need that much. I also would not have chosen that color of carpet! you can't see it on video but the floor carpet is blue and the top decks are a dark purple. I thought when I went back to purchase the more of the blue I was purchasing blue, but got a dark purple. I didn't notice it until I installed it because a lot of the work I did particularly the carpet was done inside with low light to keep out of rain. That drives me crazy, but oh well. Here is video of it on plane: ua-cam.com/video/5YdJ9oOzhR8/v-deo.html
@@DrBass-rk1ez awesome! looks like she rips!
Damn that’s awesome, good job
thanks so much for your kind words and thanks for watching!
This boat looks great you did a good job. The only thing I’m concerned with is the weight. I’d bet you are over the weight limit of the boat with 2 people inside. I have a boat like this, I only put a front deck and the thing is heavier than I would like.
weight is the #1 question I get and the biggest concern I had in doing the build. In hindsight I could have used less 2X4 and more 2X2. However, I am very happy with the way the boat turned out. I was nervous id added too much weight but it handles really well with myself and another and I've often had three on it (not recommended!) and it runs and fishes just fine. With myself and another it can handle pretty choppy conditions and with a 25hp it will run about 20-25 mph. I can honestly say ive been in some rough waters with it and ive never taken on water.
One thing to note, I used cedar for the frame, which is really lightweight, strong, and naturally rot resistant. I am no expert on lumber. A lumber yard recommended I use it and I think it was a really good choice for the above three reasons. Also, bear in mind my boat is wide and a v-bow so it displaces more water than same size Jon boat and can handle rougher water because of v bow. What kind of wood did you use?
thats going to be heavy af
I thought the same but I used cedar for the decking which is strong, light, and naturally rot resistant and its not bad at all. here is video of it on plane with all decking: ua-cam.com/video/5YdJ9oOzhR8/v-deo.html
Awesome video I've built 4 this way love everything about them smaller boats for job
thanks so much, brad. I had a lot of fun building it and even more fun fishing it!. thanks for watching!
Really cool. I’ve got almost the same setup and have been toying around with this idea in my head for some time. I’ll have to refinance my house to afford the lumber but hey....😉
Yes, lumber is crazy right now. I did this build over two years ago. Best of luck if you decide to do it. Thanks for watching!
Bro was playing jenga to build the deck support lol
Please whatever you do make sure you know what your getting yourself into I tried this build on my 14ft boat and I would say I’m pretty handy but you have to know all the measurements the type of wood and how to put it together it looks easy but this is hours long and days to do and a lot of trips to home depot
yes, this is not easy to do and very expensive. Only do it if you have the tools and knowledge and like doing this sort of thing as a hobby. It looks easy here but its not so easy! thanks for watching!
Nice job! I just stripped my 14' V shaped aluminum boat and look foward to build something just like that. I was wondering, what essence of wood did you use for the framing?