Stryker777
Well-known member
Starting on this boat. I got it for free so I figured it wont be too costly to redo. It looks rough and needs the keep cap fixed, but I think it is still in good enough shape to turn into a nice little bass boat.
Keel Cap Crack - will be shaping some aluminum to weld on and re-rivet the 4 rivets closest to the crack.
Bow - Cutting off the torn up aluminum and riveting a piece of angled aluminum across for mounting structure. Started stripping the starboard side with a cup brush on a drill.
Stern - Looks good.
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Port Side - Got a lot of stripping to do. Notice the tar on the bottom too. This will be fun lol.
I am not sure about the deck design or how I am going to mount it all yet. The second from rear seat will be taken out but that is all I have decided on. As soon as I have that figured out, I will upload a diagram of my plans. Any input or ideas would be greatly appreciated! This is my first mod. The only other boat I have ever owned was a 14'x32" tipsy john boat. It is my river trapping boat. Oh, and I will be looking for a 5-10hp outboard for the Semi-V and maybe a foot controlled trolling motor. I currently only have a 45lbs thrust rear till troller. It will push it around, but I would love to have an outboard for some of the lakes around here.
Keel Cap Crack - will be shaping some aluminum to weld on and re-rivet the 4 rivets closest to the crack.
Bow - Cutting off the torn up aluminum and riveting a piece of angled aluminum across for mounting structure. Started stripping the starboard side with a cup brush on a drill.
Stern - Looks good.
View attachment 1
Port Side - Got a lot of stripping to do. Notice the tar on the bottom too. This will be fun lol.
I am not sure about the deck design or how I am going to mount it all yet. The second from rear seat will be taken out but that is all I have decided on. As soon as I have that figured out, I will upload a diagram of my plans. Any input or ideas would be greatly appreciated! This is my first mod. The only other boat I have ever owned was a 14'x32" tipsy john boat. It is my river trapping boat. Oh, and I will be looking for a 5-10hp outboard for the Semi-V and maybe a foot controlled trolling motor. I currently only have a 45lbs thrust rear till troller. It will push it around, but I would love to have an outboard for some of the lakes around here.