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Ultimate jon boat to bass boat build

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Very cool YouTube video of an Ultimate jon boat to bass boat build by TinBoats member Deckedoutjonboats. This video not only shows the build of the boat, but also some cool towing and fishing footage. If you have any questions about the build you can message him on the forum or find him on Facebook at the Decked out Jon Boats page.… ...Read More “Ultimate jon boat to bass boat build”

River2Sea Double Plopper Buzzbait Giveaway!

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Let’s start 2018 off in the right direction. The winner of the original Double Plopper Giveaway never responded, so it’s time to try and give this one away again. Same rules as last time, If you are new  to the TinBoats world or just seeing this, here you go…………… Round 2…….Fight! It is time for another… ...Read More “River2Sea Double Plopper Buzzbait Giveaway!”

Bass Tracker Heritage

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The Bass Tracker Heritage is here. With a price Tag that hovers around the 10k mark, dreams of owning an aluminum bass boat will become a reality for many. Check out this YouTube video of the Bass Tracker Heritage. What are your thoughts?  Is the Bass Tracker Heritage going to be a winner? Will this be a boat that you see on every body of water in a few years? Leave your… ...Read More “Bass Tracker Heritage”

TRACKER Boats: 2018 Pro Guide V-16 SC Deep V Fishing Boat

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Check out the TRACKER Boats 2018 Pro Guide V-16 SC Deep V Fishing Boat video on YouTube. We talked about the the comfort and fishability features of Deep V boats, here is another one to consider. 2018 TRACKER® Pro Guide™ V-16 SC Description taken from Youtube: Length — 16′ 6″ Beam — 7′ 4″ Towing Length — 22′ 1″ Storage Length… ...Read More “TRACKER Boats: 2018 Pro Guide V-16 SC Deep V Fishing Boat”

What’s on the Christmas list this year?

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It’s that time of year, Christmas is around the corner and some of us northern folk have put our boats away for the winter. We make it through the winter by looking at stuff online and mentally in our minds, start buying stuff for next year which starts at Christmas. What’s on your list this year, or what do you plan on buying next for your fishing and boating… ...Read More “What’s on the Christmas list this year?”

Car in a lake

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There is something to be said about these new Fishfinders with down and side imaging and what not. People are finding all sorts of stuff, including vehicles, planes and even helping authorities with searching for dead bodies. Imagine what the future can bring. Check out this video from TinBoats member deckedoutjonboats to see what he found. I love this stuff!… ...Read More “Car in a lake”

2018 Pro Team 175 TXW Aluminum Bass Boat

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Check out this video of the 2018 Pro Team 175 TXW Aluminum Bass Boat. I have always been a big fan of Tracker boats. Every year I would wait patiently for the new BassPro Catalog to be delivered. I would flip through all the boats and dream of one day owning one. My cousin had a 16 footer, and that boat was a beast. 2018 Pro Team 175 TXW Aluminum Bass Boat America’s favorite… ...Read More “2018 Pro Team 175 TXW Aluminum Bass Boat”

Jon Boat to Bass Boat Conversion

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If you are looking to do a Jon boat to bass boat conversion and do not know where to begin, look no further. There is nothing more satisfying than taking an empty shell boat and making it your own custom boat. Grab a drink and park yourself in front of the screen and watch this series of videos from Decked out Jon Boats on Youtube. Make sure to subscribe to the youtube… ...Read More “Jon Boat to Bass Boat Conversion”

Crestliner Fish Hawk

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Check out this quick walk-thru of the Crestliner Fish Hawk. I was a die hard bass boat only type of guy, but to be honest, I am leaning towards a multi-species boat. This boat fits the bill as to what I would want in a multi-species boat. Crestliner Fish Hawk What I Like: Huge Bow Casting Platform Roomy Cockpit (This is Huge for me) SureMount Gunnel accessory system… ...Read More “Crestliner Fish Hawk”

Jet Jon Build

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TinBoats has some seriously talented forum members who do wonders on their boats. TinBoats member SC Designs did a Jet Jon build out of a 16/48 Track with a 145 HP jet ski motor. Insane? YES!  Awesome? YES! Never heard of the concept of the “Jet Jon”? Basically what you do is you take a tin boat and you marry it to a jet ski motor. Crazy right?  I love this… ...Read More “Jet Jon Build”