Doing this project with your dad has to be the best part! My dad never did anything with me, he worked 7 days a week and was from another culture. Nice job on the whole project! More opportunities to have good memories with your dad too! 🙂
I hear you man! My dad works a LOT too. But the trick is everyone’s busy and no one has time, you just gotta make it. I will remember this boat build forever :)
Thanks man! Love to hear it! The video and boat were both so much fun to make! And I hear you, if you don’t like Jazz then I don’t wanna be friends lol
I did a 14 ft boat build back in the late 80’s with plywood only no paint or carpet, when I got into the water my little 8 hsp wouldn’t get it on plane, discouraged me so I tore it out, hope you have better luck than I did. Finally got me a 20 hsp redid my plywood with paint, carpet etc, and I was set, caught more fish out of it than my fish ski boat. I loved doing the build, you’ve done a fantastic job, keep up the great work and videos. Good luck fishing.
Go with a 25 h.p. if u can find one, it has another cylinder vs the 20 h.p. i have a yamaha 20 but wish it was the 25 on my 16 ft skiff but it does the job
I REALLY like the little bass boat build! It is the perfect father/son fishing rig for making memories on the rivers, creeks and sloughs. I wish I had my Dad's old 14 foo deep v with the 20 HP Chrysler to do this with.
fun video, one thing to consider , with marine epoxy you would not need to punch holes through your transom to mount your transducer, just remove the red paint and glue your mounting block to the bare aluminum.
I purposely did not want to use adhesive. With the bolts, there’s no way it can come loose. Also, after a year there’s been zero leaking thankfully and if it ever does, I’ll just touch it up.
I’m 16 years old and saving up my money to buy a jon boat, this video is really giving me great ideas and some inspiration I love it man keep it up and keep living the dream 🙌
I have a 12 ft just like urs and it's been modified close to URS but u took it to a higher level I really love wat u did n this has encouraged me to do some more things almost exactly like urs I think u did a great job modifying this n I hope you have a lot of good times in your new boat .....thanku I really enjoyed watching ur video 😊
I love reading comments like this man! This boat has been one of the best things I’ve ever done! So many great memories! Do it, modifying it to the max is what made it so fun.
This is my favorite small boat build video.. I like how clean your wiring is. I probably would have opted for a swivel seat on the front bench over the casting platform but that’s just me. The motor upgrade in your subsequent video was a good idea.
Love the build! I would pull the motor off, and 1.) put on a sawhorse and repaint the motor, the same color as factory. Same for the prop/lower unit. You can maybe get those decals from an old supplier, but if not, just clean them up the best you can. Make that motor look almost factory new again. 2.) Friend of mine got a rod rack on his bass boat, that 5- rods can be mounted laying down on side of top casting deck. Point here is, you do not have the length of the top deck as long as your rods, so the butts will hang off edge into the leg area, but not bad. It is organized in a not so wide mount, so you do not step on your bass rods, while casting. A must have... 3.) I would add another same seat on the other side, for another person to fish with you. 4.) I would mount some cup holders for drinks on the side of wall near your seats. I agree, bilge pump would be good. If you want to put a larger motor; a good 25hp merc. would get you around plenty fast. Just get a little larger tank. That's it! Great job!!
Okay first this comment is great, thanks! :) and yea there will be some more small upgrades. At first I wanted a 9.9 Mercury but now I'm already looking at a 25hp lol, it would absoulty fly! But for now I'm super pleased, I did this build for super low money! :)
@@hyper.orange can you give me an approximate price please, im 15 trying to get a bass boat and this is encouraging me, i can do everything here except electric work, but even just a John boat can be expensive, i probably would slap a trolly motoe on anyway, i had a friend who turned his prop around and put it on the back, it seamed cool to me
Around $3000 Canadian / $2300 USD $1500 for boat, trailer , and motor $1500 for trolling motor, material, paint, leather chair, etc **Already had the fish finder, transducer and lithium battery
Nice !!! My first Bass Boat was 72' Sears Gamefisher fiberglass 10' skiff. It was rough, needed paint but it cleaned up good. I fished out of that thing for 10 years. Had a Gamefisher 2.5 hp.motor . Trolling motor was a Paddle 😂
Great build idea. The finger loops stapled onto the compartments' lids will pull and/or loosen once they get wet. on my john boat, which was a similar build, we used 3/4" stainless steel screws and a washer just big enough to secure the strap. That should put you without any worries
Awesome build! This is getting me motivated to get my own boat and modifying it. The end result is clean and tidy and definitely well worth the effort. Tight lines bro!
Thank you! I completely agree! I do plan to upgarde to a Terrova soon, just cuz I really want i-pilot the way I fish! But the traxxis has been great for what is it!
I’m watching your video again!!!! I have the same type of boat and I’ll be doing the exact same thing to mine. Great Job. I’m excited to see how mine is going to come out
I used to have a 12 foot boat similar to the one you transformed in this video. The one thing I did to mount my trolling motor was to bolt a piece of plywood onto the outside of the bow, that way I didn't have to worry about it falling off during transit from the lake and home and visa versa. Also, I had a 9.5 HP Mercury outboard on mine. It was a good motor, but I wished it had been a 4 stroke instead of a 2 stroke. Great job, the boat looks great.
Imagine, Your out on the water, Your enjoying your time. You get hot, so you shut off the boat and go for a dip. You see the key for the boat in the water with a Fire tiger lure tied on. That would be the only time I'd catch a bass on that lure. haha
Great video. My wife and I are trying to but a house, right now, but I want to get a boat after that. This was a great, inspirational build for me. I've thought about doing something like this, but wasn't sure how to go about it. Seeing you do it really helps. Would have loved a little clip of you fishing from it at the end, but still, great video.
im liking the removable decks, been thinking of doing that to mine too, ive got a 1956 v hull 14' with a 1965 9.5hp motor, same trolling motor style, garmin striker v4,
congrats on all you tools being Dewalt i have an arsenal of Dewalt tools all the way up to my radio , noticed your stapler also Dewalt !! keep up the good work.
Nice! only thing is I would suggest you add a bulge pump! You never think about them until something happens, but anyone who has experienced dumping their coolers and other containers out over the side and using them as desperate bails while praying they get back to the dock before it sinks will not even go out on a boat without one...
@@hyper.orange the electric ones are cheap, and they allow you to do things like jump all the way in the front to keep the back from going under, concentrating your attention on steering to keep waves from hitting you from the side, and keeping and eye on the depth finder so you don't hit rocks and stuff while trying to get back to the dock.
Those are some good old boats. We skied behind and fished from one a lot like that when I was a kid. I think it had a 20 merc on it. I fish in a 10ft jon with 4hp merc and foot controlled trolling motor. I've had several bassboats in the past but have fun catching fish from my one man mini boat now. Edit: your boat will handle a 25 if your transom is strong enough. Should run 28-30mph if set up right.
every now and then i come back to this video to look at this beautiful boat i would love one like this but cant find anybody selling a old lund boat lol
Man I saw the thumbnail and thought you bought one of my old boats I built it is literally identical same colors boat and carpet and everything I’ve been looking for it and thought I just found it lol
Doing this project with your dad has to be the best part! My dad never did anything with me, he worked 7 days a week and was from another culture. Nice job on the whole project! More opportunities to have good memories with your dad too! 🙂
I hear you man! My dad works a LOT too. But the trick is everyone’s busy and no one has time, you just gotta make it. I will remember this boat build forever :)
One of the best YT videos Ive watched in a while. Really nice in depth guide, not too long or short, and I love the jazz in the background!
Thanks man! Love to hear it! The video and boat were both so much fun to make! And I hear you, if you don’t like Jazz then I don’t wanna be friends lol
Final result looks amazing. Motivational and inspirational to anyone with an old boat.
Thanks :)
All while knocking out some lawn work.
Haha had to be done, plus I honestly love using all the different toys lol
You picked the right helper, he is good at just about everything.
Haha I know right! I’ll let him know
@@hyper.orange one of the best guys iv ever known or worked with
Super happy to hear! Thanks man! Was a blast doing this project!
I did a 14 ft boat build back in the late 80’s with plywood only no paint or carpet, when I got into the water my little 8 hsp wouldn’t get it on plane, discouraged me so I tore it out, hope you have better luck than I did. Finally got me a 20 hsp redid my plywood with paint, carpet etc, and I was set, caught more fish out of it than my fish ski boat. I loved doing the build, you’ve done a fantastic job, keep up the great work and videos. Good luck fishing.
Thanks! And I hear yeah. I love my build but I’m probably going to upgrade to a 20hp too, for that extra kick. I’m just happy to
be out on the water
Go with a 25 h.p. if u can find one, it has another cylinder vs the 20 h.p. i have a yamaha 20 but wish it was the 25 on my 16 ft skiff but it does the job
Also awesome transformation I'm bout to redo mine Also, yours came our beautiful
aint nothing like a group of guys doin a little bit of woodwork
That’s what I’m saying
Always love to see things like this- shows you don't need a lot to make something really nice like this. Awesome work!
Thank you very much!
hands down best video on a mini bass boat ive seen!
Thanks man! You should see how it is now!
@@hyper.orange im spam watching your videos rignt now! good shit man keep it up!
Thanks man! Love to hear it! I’ll be making more videos soon
I REALLY like the little bass boat build! It is the perfect father/son fishing rig for making memories on the rivers, creeks and sloughs. I wish I had my Dad's old 14 foo deep v with the 20 HP Chrysler to do this with.
Thanks so much man! It was so fun to build! Also for what it is the fishing as been amazing!
fun video, one thing to consider , with marine epoxy you would not need to punch holes through your transom to mount your transducer, just remove the red paint and glue your mounting block to the bare aluminum.
I purposely did not want to use adhesive. With the bolts, there’s no way it can come loose. Also, after a year there’s been zero leaking thankfully and if it ever does, I’ll just touch it up.
I Hope DeWalt gives you some sponsorship
Haha me too! LOL
No lie 😂
Dewalt is the responsible man's Milwaukee. Well worth the justifiable premium.
For what? Owning their products. Lmao
@@lbc562azbuddyqq1 are 1a are 11111
I just got a 12ft v hull and after watching this I’ve got so much motivation to pimp mine out now.
Do it man! It’s a lot of fun!
I’m 16 years old and saving up my money to buy a jon boat, this video is really giving me great ideas and some inspiration I love it man keep it up and keep living the dream 🙌
Thanks eh! And you’ll get it sooner then you think!
Don't have the space for a boat but this got me pumped to start a clean project
:)
I have a 12 ft just like urs and it's been modified close to URS but u took it to a higher level I really love wat u did n this has encouraged me to do some more things almost exactly like urs
I think u did a great job modifying this n I hope you have a lot of good times in your new boat .....thanku I really enjoyed watching ur video 😊
I love reading comments like this man! This boat has been one of the best things I’ve ever done! So many great memories! Do it, modifying it to the max is what made it so fun.
Very well done, perfect 1 man bass boat.
Thanks eh!
This is my favorite small boat build video.. I like how clean
your wiring is. I probably would have opted for a swivel seat on the front bench over the casting platform but that’s just me. The motor upgrade in your subsequent video was a good idea.
Love to hear it eh! This boat has changed my fishing, I absolutely love it! Yeah the new motors have made a huge difference, its great
Terrific video….and a great job on the boat….hope to see some vid of you on the water fishing!!!
Thanks eh and there is a bunch of fishing videos to check out now
Great vid 🎉
Informative, not quirky and keeps you interested.
Thanks and the good feedback helps
Boat deserves a black-and-white red motor.good job guys
I probably going to upgrade to a Mercuty 25hp anyways when I can lol
Love it dude! This is like a Dewalt commercial
Haha thanks! Dewalt has definitely been good to me
Pretty much gonna do a similar build with mine I think.. I’m in love with this boat!
Do it! You will be so happy! And thanks man, means alot!
That lil boat was a beauty before! After is just flat out killer!!!
S tier comment man! Thanks
Love the build! I would pull the motor off, and 1.) put on a sawhorse and repaint the motor, the same color as factory. Same for the prop/lower unit. You can maybe get those decals from an old supplier, but if not, just clean them up the best you can. Make that motor look almost factory new again. 2.) Friend of mine got a rod rack on his bass boat, that 5- rods can be mounted laying down on side of top casting deck. Point here is, you do not have the length of the top deck as long as your rods, so the butts will hang off edge into the leg area, but not bad. It is organized in a not so wide mount, so you do not step on your bass rods, while casting. A must have... 3.) I would add another same seat on the other side, for another person to fish with you. 4.) I would mount some cup holders for drinks on the side of wall near your seats. I agree, bilge pump would be good. If you want to put a larger motor; a good 25hp merc. would get you around plenty fast. Just get a little larger tank. That's it! Great job!!
Okay first this comment is great, thanks! :) and yea there will be some more small upgrades. At first I wanted a 9.9 Mercury but now I'm already looking at a 25hp lol, it would absoulty fly! But for now I'm super pleased, I did this build for super low money! :)
@@hyper.orange can you give me an approximate price please, im 15 trying to get a bass boat and this is encouraging me, i can do everything here except electric work, but even just a John boat can be expensive, i probably would slap a trolly motoe on anyway, i had a friend who turned his prop around and put it on the back, it seamed cool to me
Around $3000 Canadian / $2300 USD
$1500 for boat, trailer , and motor
$1500 for trolling motor, material, paint, leather chair, etc
**Already had the fish finder, transducer and lithium battery
@@hyper.orange thanks man, if i could get a boat any cheaper this would be great
@@darkVib3z NP! and ye I hear you! Keep looking, stuff always pop up!
Gus is a savage lmao. Sick boat, I wanna do this now...
He’s a mood lol and nice man do it!
Nice !!! My first Bass Boat was 72' Sears Gamefisher fiberglass 10' skiff. It was rough, needed paint but it cleaned up good. I fished out of that thing for 10 years. Had a Gamefisher 2.5 hp.motor . Trolling motor was a Paddle 😂
I absolutely love hearing all these boat build stories! It all about getting out on the water eh! and haha a paddle eh! Gotta start somewhere lol
Nice job. I'm sure you'll have lots of fun in that boat. Good luck
The boat has been the best thing ever!
Awesome build man! Came out looking clean. Bet that thing is a blast to go out on
Really appreciate it man, thanks! Oh it is, Im so happy with it!
Great build idea. The finger loops stapled onto the compartments' lids will pull and/or loosen once they get wet. on my john boat, which was a similar build, we used 3/4" stainless steel screws and a washer just big enough to secure the strap. That should put you without any worries
Good to know! I will upgrade them! Thanks
literally the coolest boat i want to make one just like it!
Thanks man! I’m so happy with it! If you can go for it!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!! "BRAVO!!!!!!!!!" THIS IS PURE AMERICAN "WE CAN DO IT" MENTALITY!!!!!!! I LOVE YOUR ENTHUSIASM!!!!!!!!!! GOOD WORK!!!!
I'm from Canada lol but love the comment man, thanks!
Nice my friend... You'll be so happy with this boat.
Thanks man! I really am! Its been so fun!
What a cool project!! The end result is very cool as well. Congrats on this build!! Enjoy it!!
Thank you! Glad you liked the build, it was so fun to do and even better to fish!
Awesome build! This is getting me motivated to get my own boat and modifying it. The end result is clean and tidy and definitely well worth the effort. Tight lines bro!
Love to hear it man! Thanks so much! If your curious I have an upgrade video on it! Cheers man
Good call on the trolling motor. A good one transforms your fishing experience more than you realize... until you use a bad one.
Thank you! I completely agree! I do plan to upgarde to a Terrova soon, just cuz I really want i-pilot the way I fish! But the traxxis has been great for what is it!
Gotta have the mowing montage 10/10 build too
Haha glad you liked that! And thanks man I’m super happy with it!
Nice job on that little boat. Looks amazing
Thanks you! It was a great build to do!
Hope a bass doesn't mistake your key for lunch 😂
Whatever it takes to get them to bite eh
I could see the key falling in the water and a large mouth bass smashing it.😂
That’s the dream but I hope I record it!
All jokes aside tho I got extra kill-switches on board that I use
Nice to see a v hull conversion. Almost all the other ones are jon boats.
Yea I hear you! and thanks!
How does this guy not have a million subs he makes super good content
One of the best comments ever! Thank man! Ill keep the content going, I have lots of plans
I agree this was a great video glad i found this channel today
@@Boostedmafiainc Love to hear it! Many more videos coming soon! Its gonna be awesome!
Looks awesome. Little bass boat
Thank man! Im always so excited to take it fishing!
i found my boat for 2,200 and its a 17 foot long bass boat, and came with a mercury 120 2 stroke motor!! love the build btw
THATS AWESOME MAN! Im loving all these boat stories and builds! Enjoy it! I’m planning on up grading my motor I can’t wait!
@@hyper.orange i cant wait to get on the water!
Yea dude I bet! Enjoy!
Very cool boat! Sweat equity makes it more special!
Thanks Rick! Really enjoying it
I’m watching your video again!!!! I have the same type of boat and I’ll be doing the exact same thing to mine.
Great Job. I’m excited to see how mine is going to come out
Thanks eh. And yea do it for sure, honestly one of the best things I ever did!
I used to have a 12 foot boat similar to the one you transformed in this video. The one thing I did to mount my trolling motor was to bolt a piece of plywood onto the outside of the bow, that way I didn't have to worry about it falling off during transit from the lake and home and visa versa. Also, I had a 9.5 HP Mercury outboard on mine. It was a good motor, but I wished it had been a 4 stroke instead of a 2 stroke. Great job, the boat looks great.
Thanks and check out my new trolling motor video to see the new mount I did. And yea planning to get a 20hp 4 stroke
Imagine, Your out on the water, Your enjoying your time. You get hot, so you shut off the boat and go for a dip. You see the key for the boat in the water with a Fire tiger lure tied on. That would be the only time I'd catch a bass on that lure. haha
Haha just made it for some fun lol!
Nice boat for sure
Thanks bud :)
No problem cheers 🎥👍🎣💪🍺
All fun and games with the popper until you drop it in the water and a fish eat the key to your motor hahaha.
I hope I catch it on camera lol
Have two spare kill switches on board too
Very nice build love your set of Dewalts
Thanks and thanks
Nicely done
Thanks!
Great video. My wife and I are trying to but a house, right now, but I want to get a boat after that. This was a great, inspirational build for me. I've thought about doing something like this, but wasn't sure how to go about it. Seeing you do it really helps.
Would have loved a little clip of you fishing from it at the end, but still, great video.
Thanks man! I’m really happy with the out come for what it is.
Check out the channel, there are multiple videos of me fishing on it.
Im picking up a project boat thursday man this is great stuff
Have fun!
I have a 12 ft jon boat. Putting in a sub floor and front deck completely changed the boat. Its so comfortable and easy to get around on barefoot.
I agree! This boat has done so much great for me! It’s better then nothing right :)
Really nice job. Looks clean and its all you need for some fun time on the water.
Thanks eh! It was all about getting out on the water and Im so happy with it
I’m doing almost the exact same thing right now, this is awesome!
Love to hear it! Nice
It was a great time working on this build with you! We'll have to go fishing on it again sometime😎
You know it
im liking the removable decks, been thinking of doing that to mine too, ive got a 1956 v hull 14' with a 1965 9.5hp motor, same trolling motor style, garmin striker v4,
Thanks, making this boat build has been one of the best things Ive ever done
Love the blue gill setup 🔥
The bluegill won’t know what hit em
Perfect motor for that boat. I had a 6 horse Johnson on several boats. You can’t kill these motors and so dependable!
I hear ya! So far its been great! Wild for how old it is too!
Nice going. Good luck and have fun.
Thanks man! It been amazing! So many fish caught!
Nice looking boat!
Thanks eh
Awesome build
Thanks! I'm glad you like it!
Nice I bought a 16 ft I got it painted inside now now I just got to completely put the rest of it back together Hope it looks as nice as yours
I love hearing about all these builds man! Enjoy and thanks eh! I’ll have more videos coming soon!
Can’t wait to see it out on the water. Nice job
Thanks! Maiden voyage video coming soon! :)
Wow great job. Getting me motivated to do mine . Nice work! Love it!.
Awesome! Thank you!
Nice build! I did something very similar to my 65’ mirrocraft. Wish mine was as sturdy as yours. Mine is a shallow “V” and is real tippy.
Thanks eh! And the way I see it is that it's better than nothing right
Great Job, It's tough getting back into a kayak after being in a boat for a while. Bass boat is around the corner.
I hear you! I absolutely love my kayak but fishing out of a boat is something else
Kayak, John Boat, full out Bass Boat for me, now my kayak collects dust. LOL
I day I get a proper boat I’m going to live out on the water lol
Pops tryna hide the Brewskee! 😂😂😂😂
He deserved it lol
Nice build too. I love how clean and neat you did everything!!
@@tommskee Thanks man! Really appreciate it! It was a lot of fun do build too! Ill remeber it forever!
I don't watch many videos all the way through. I did this one The way! Love this build awesome video man.
I appreciate that! Means a lot!
@@hyper.orange np. Do you still have this boat?
@@gage6704 Yup still have it!
congrats on all you tools being Dewalt i have an arsenal of Dewalt tools all the way up to my radio , noticed your stapler also Dewalt !! keep up the good work.
Haha Dewalt has been really good to me for the years and years so the collection is growing. Thanks eh
Nice! only thing is I would suggest you add a bulge pump! You never think about them until something happens, but anyone who has experienced dumping their coolers and other containers out over the side and using them as desperate bails while praying they get back to the dock before it sinks will not even go out on a boat without one...
I have a big manual hand bulge pump never leave without it but I was thinking of adding a electronic one to a battery.
@@hyper.orange the electric ones are cheap, and they allow you to do things like jump all the way in the front to keep the back from going under, concentrating your attention on steering to keep waves from hitting you from the side, and keeping and eye on the depth finder so you don't hit rocks and stuff while trying to get back to the dock.
Yea I’ll look into it for sure! Thanks for information
Great job. Well done. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks eh! Thanks for the comment
Clean job bud.
Thank dude! Really happy with it!
Awsome video man! I am now inspired to make my own bass boat!. Keep it up!
Thanks, you should!
Nice job! Hope you have loaded up with fish many times over by now!
My best fish have been caught from this boat :)
Gotta give you 👍👍awesome build.
Thanks man, right on!
Sweet boat man I’d love to have a fishing boat like this
Thanks eh! Fishing has been a blast so far on it!
You gota name it man..bad luck to have a boat without a name
I know I know! I gotta name it asap!
Pretty badass boat
Thanks dude
@@hyper.orange wish I had something like that but I live in apartment so no go for now
I hear you! Apartments are definitely more limited but hopefully you’ll get a boat soon eh
@@hyper.orange one day lol
just got a 1981 smokercraft for $200. cant wait to make it look like this next weekend
What a absolute DEAL! Nice man enjoy the process
This guy is so good
Thanks
ŚWIETNE! Greetings from Poland! Good work!
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice build I build small boats for fun love the content wish I had time energy to rec myself
Thanks eh! Its all about getting out there and I'm loving this boat!
Those are some good old boats. We skied behind and fished from one a lot like that when I was a kid. I think it had a 20 merc on it. I fish in a 10ft jon with 4hp merc and foot controlled trolling motor. I've had several bassboats in the past but have fun catching fish from my one man mini boat now.
Edit: your boat will handle a 25 if your transom is strong enough. Should run 28-30mph if set up right.
That's awesome! And yea I hear you, so many good memoires are born on boats like this eh!
Love it. Looks great and it only added 1500 lbs extra!😂😂😂
Don’t worry I’ll just get a bigger motor 😂
VERY Nice built! Do you have to register this boat for this size and small motor? In our state said boat 12' + and 25hp+ needs tittle and register.
Not in Ontario because it’s under 9.9hp
perfect build, wish i could do something like that
Thanks man! If you ever get the chnace I recommend it!
Just got an 11'6 aluminum boat from the 60s. getting it sandblasted right now then i wanna do a floor. This video is pure inspiration!
That’s great! Enjoy building eh, love hearing about all these tiny builds! Also if your interested I have an upgrade video coming in May!
Wow! That is incredible!
Thanks eh!
Nice pokemon themed boat
Thanks lol
Pokemon Emerlad was my favorite
Nice boat, good job!
Thanks man appreciate it!
Pretty cool boat
Pretty cool comment
Well done!
Thanks
amazing modification! Good job.
Thanks a lot!
every now and then i come back to this video to look at this beautiful boat i would love one like this but cant find anybody selling a old lund boat lol
Thanks eh! :) I’m want to do another build on a 16ft lol
Dope build
Thanks
Man I saw the thumbnail and thought you bought one of my old boats I built it is literally identical same colors boat and carpet and everything I’ve been looking for it and thought I just found it lol
Haha nope but keep looking she’s out there
Enjoy the boat and happy fishing!
Fishing has already been great :)
Nice work!
Thanks!