14 ft v harbercraft bass boat conversion

[claudio]

hey guys ive been looking around this site for a bit now and have decided to post my project.
i just want to say this site is amazing for anyone wanting to complete a project like this.


this is what i started with

 

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disassembly part

 

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i wanted a decent casting deck and some storage options with a live well so i started framing.i also wanted a rear casting deck.

 

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mock up on how it will look. i used thick cardboard as a template then i transfered onto plywood.

 

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plywood cut outs.

 

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storage compartments

 

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live well system.

 

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i mounted my transom mounted trolling motor to the bow by making a bracket and removing the head on the motor and reversing it so that the handle is on the same side of the prop.

 

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compartment time

 

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carpet time. i made a rod holder on the left side. i was going to add a locker but it would take up too much room.i also made a few compartments in the rear casting deck. it holds my battery,gas tank,on board charger and all the wiring. i even installed a 12v plug.

 

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rod locker pic's. you can fit 3 7ft rods

 

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time for lids

 

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completed pic's. i installed a switch panel from bass pro. it controlls my lights,live well, aerator , and my humminbird.
if anyone has any questions i'll be more than happy to answer them. i had it on the water and it was very stable. the only draw back was the motor. i have a johnson seahorse 10hp. it needs a bit more power but that can wait, it did reach 10mph so its still ok for now. this project took me 3 months to complete and now i want to enjoy it.
i will change the motor in the winter..

it was a great project to do and i never would have started if it wasnt for this website. thanks again guys.

 

[devilmutt]

Looks good. I was wondering how well that motor would push it. What size of motor is the boat rated for?

 

[z0mbie f1sherman]

really sweet setup you got there

At first i was puzzled by the holes for the rods... pretty slick idea!

Nice Boat!

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[claudio]

Looks good. I was wondering how well that motor would push it. What size of motor is the boat rated for?

thanks man.
the boat is rated for a 25 hp.

 

[claudio]

really sweet setup you got there

At first i was puzzled by the holes for the rods... pretty slick idea!

Nice Boat!

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thanks

 

[C.U. Fishin]

Looks good. My uncle has that exact boat at his cabin up in Ontario, We just put in a wood floor but a newer 15hp Mercury moves the boat pretty good, probably 22-24mph.
I've spent a lot of time in that boat and caught a lot of fish, it's a nice stable boat.

 

[fender66]

Not sure how I've missed this build. Very nice! Looks great!

 

[claudio]

Not sure how I've missed this build. Very nice! Looks great!

Thanks.