Restoring A DESTROYED Bass Cat From Facebook Marketplace (Ep.7)

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[@wmweekendwarrior1166]

That’s a really ambitious project. To put it out there for the general KZbin public to scrutinize is a whole nother level. Props!

[@Ray56z]

Screw holes-5200 to inject then epoxy, sand, gelcoat. Bow hole, the marine putty or some bondo would work. Just did a 26' gunnel cap joint with the marine putty, sanded, gel coated, reinstalled the rubber bump strip all the way around on a Oceanaire.

[@mattgrimmett6067]

The more you struggle the more I watch, this is great learning experience. Ppl that talk shit need to remember there was a time they didn't know what they know now. Great video, hope your channel blows up.

[@bradleylehman4674]

I make my living as a sign guy, who also specializes in vinyl graphics and wraps. I would not wrap the boat until that clear coat. Is removed. Vinyl is only as good as the surface it is stuck to so if the clear coat is pealing then the wrap will just peal with it. Plus any imperfections in the paint/clear coat will be visible under the wrap. Also wraps are only about the thickness of paper so it will scratch easy. I've wrapped probably around 50-100 boats in the 17 years I've been doing this and never suggest wrapping the bottom of a boat. It will peel or gouge when loading and unloading from the trailer. I usually only wrap to the waterline for esthetic. If you did wrap it then put another layer of PPF film over the wrap. It is basically clear bra material they use from vehicles it will protect the wrap and help it last longer but PPF material is very expensive. I wrapped my little 14ft fishing boat and the first time a barely rubbed the dock, forgot to put out my guards, it damaged it pretty bad. I now offer clients a layer of PPF to prevent that. If you ever have any vinyl or wrap questions feel free to reach out. Love watching the content by the way. I'm rooting for you and hope you get that on the water soon!

[@TightlineTV]

Thankyou for the info! Helpful

[@BobbyLongFishing]

Bondo makes a fiberglass repair kit. It’s about $20. I’d recommend that for patching the holes. Love these videos by the way. I look forward to seeing them each time you post as both a bass fisherman and someone who likes working on stuff.

[@TightlineTV]

Appreciate it! Going to try and get out on the water more!

[@phil6969ish]

You can't gel coat over marine tech.

[@RealMitchRapp]

You know what I say bro… All the pros on here who always put their two cents in even if it’s two cents too much, should be working on their own stuff and not creating problems for a guy ambitious enough to take over such a big project. I appreciate you sharing, the intended effect it had on me is it motivated me to start my own boat project that I’ve been “thinking“ about for years

[@TightlineTV]

Appreciate comments like this bro 👊🏻👊🏻

[@RealMitchRapp]

@@TightlineTV It’s like some other person commented… The fact that you’re willing to take on a project like this is admirable… Putting it on KZbin is beyond reproach. Keep up the good work I’m curious to see the finished product. By the way… At the end of the day those transom holes are just holes and they don’t affect the integrity of the boat. You can use JB water weld to pack it in there, sand it down and it’s paintable also. I know this because I accidentally drilled a hole in my boat from the inside out. Story for another day battery tray mount blah blah blah.

[@livingchangedlife2.0]

Doing about the same steps with a 1990 SeaRay…your videos have helped me start to understand what questions to ask, now on to the answers. Thanks for your putting it all out there.

[@greggtilghman6349]

Dude! I can't believe people aren't watching cuz you're making mistakes. Its watching you learn more that makes me watch the next video! I've watched the past 5 videos because today's the first day I've seen hour channel. You've done things differently than I would but one day, you might find out why, like the reason why people use screws on floors instead of nails. You got alot to learn, I'm 57 years old and I've made your mistakes, it's your turn to make them, I didn't listen either! There's some lessons you have to learn by re-doing.

[@jessehite1743]

I too am learning boat rebuilding and motor work. Keep it up man. Makes for good content in my mind. Glad I'm not the only one learning as I go.

[@lovethedogsNC]

FYI, you can push up and down on the motor when trimmed up (1st stage) and watch down the transom from the side for flex in case there was that much water in the transom. If you don't have any noticeable flex them you should be fine. If you can leave in the garage a few days with a little space heater on the transom you can make sure and get it is dry before you seal the holes. It is pretty typical to see bass boats with stuff mounted right to the boat (no block). Some of the rigged bass boats come from the manufacturer that way.

[@TightlineTV]

Transom is def solid. But not a bad idea forsuree

[@coreykinnamon2609]

@@TightlineTV definitely a solid suggestion! if there is any water in there its possible whatever you decide to fill it with, it may not cure correctly. Definitely a wrap!

[@5.7_kevin_50]

Finally found a channel where i actually want to turn on notifications. Keep up this awesome renovation series man, it’s great to see the wins.

[@jeffbrummette6357]

Don’t stop posting! I love watching your progress! If they don’t want to watch watch something else. But I loved this journey!

[@rapto122]

Just wrapped my boat that had the same issue with the automotive clear put on it. Was flaking so scraped and power washed it and sanded. You must get all the clear off or the wrap will pull it away and cause areas to bubble especially in grooves or ribs . I have some before and after pics if you want to get ahold of me somehow I can give some pointers because it is quite the task and it was my first time wrapping.

[@jonahmorris1923]

Bro don’t listen to the bs artists like your learning just like I did and just like everyone keep your head up and don’t worry about it! You got this!

[@TightlineTV]

thanks bro 👊👊👊

[@Cannorb]

Love watching your videos, you remind me of myself trying to fix or work on something that I figure out as I go. Keep doing your thing and don’t worry about the haters bro.

[@bakergang89]

I agree me to

[@deoncoetzee6206]

Keep uploading bud, It also helps me in my process, I am a bit concerned about that water when you removed that screw... if you have a wooden transom it might be rotten like mine.

[@mendiviloutdoorstv]

Brother, you have been doing a great job.. At some point we learn as we go.. Don't worry about people making negative comments. Just focus on the positive.. Have fun , enjoy your project.. Greetings from Arizona 😎 🎣🤙🏼

[@jakegifford9859]

Not the best but the jb weld marine stuff worked good on our aluminum duck boat. You might be able to sand it after it hardens and gel coat over.

[@hossman1120]

I have had to repair screw holes in my transom after buying my 93 Javelin. Water dripped out. I used a shop vac to suck out all the excess moisture I could then patched it with epoxy. 3 years later, no problems so far

[@RacksnBass]

You could totally get it wrapped! I am getting my flats bottom fiberglass boat wrapped. One thing they told me is it needs to be sanded down so the wrap has a solid surface to stick to

[@troyrobinson5508]

I think your doing a great job buddy 👍 keep up the good work. I love watching this series.

[@TightlineTV]

thankyou!

[@offgridwhitetails8768]

If you wrap it the places where the clear coat is off will show through and drive you nuts brother. Your gonna have to get that off to be done correctly. As for the screws….marine tech. Nothing out there stronger or better. Boats coming along great. Keep pushing forward and sharing.

[@coalbear1]

I'd be checking if the transom is rotten.

[@lakeshorefishing6864]

love watching the vids got my old bass boat last spring from marketplace and its been a working progress that's for sure i was pretty worried when i found the screw holes in the bottom of my transom too but then realized a lot of boats will have little screw holes because people always changing and getting new transducers but anyways i always had a little bit of water coming in through the holes and would have to keep turning bilge on but i just got some marine silicon that's made for below the waterline i filled up the holes and let it dry a bit then i added just little bit of gel cote didn't have anymore and a little sanding if looks ugly and thats it not a drop of water coming in now i hope thats helps and keep it up love seeing it come along especial the older fiberglass bass boats

[@lakeshorefishing6864]

and i used what everyone is also saying the 3M 5200

[@SharpShooter9867]

Not going to lie, screwing in transducer cables like that is very common, and to some extent, there will always be a little bit of water and moisture in the bottom of your boat. What you saw coming out of that screw hole is most likely from the rain from it sitting while getting wet. That's why boats have a drain plug in the stern, close to the lowest point of the boat, which also doesn't make a perfect seal all of the time depending on the style of plug. Applying some marine silicon, the 5000 for permanent fixtures, or 4000 or lower grades for slightly less durability, on the screws while screwing them in and letting them set once they've been tightened, creates a water tight seal, and is commonly used for through hull fittings under and around the boat, and transom cabling. Everything else will get drained when the boat is taken out of the water and the plug is pulled during storage or by the bilge pump if the boat is letting in enough water to trigger the pump switch or you manually actuate it. That's usually not the case unless something is significantly wrong with the boat and its taking on water. (Plug isn't in, crack in fiberglass, etc.) Otherwise, those screw holes will never let in enough water to make a difference if they're installed correctly. Hope this helps.

[@retflo2583]

We are here for all of it....

[@TightlineTV]

Love these comments!

[@Daltonbrake]

It seems overwhelming I'm sure. However these videos have me jealous. I started my project boat with a baseball size hole in the hull. At the end of the day they are all just fiberglass and epoxy. Your hull is in great shape just fill the holes with epoxy. Thixio can be injected right into the hole sand after hardened

[@stacenhartland9777]

Looking good! It’ll be cool when ya get to dash,,, you’ll get to pick your gauges as well as a graph if ya go that route. There’s a cool momo bass cat steering wheel on eBay that looks pretty sweet

[@TightlineTV]

It has a mono steering wheel now 👍🏻

[@guyfaubert1513]

Your doing a great job. No expert started off by knowing g what they were doing. Keep up the good work it will be worth it. That clear needs to come off and it's going to suck doing it.

[@bouldernelsonbigfoot]

I told u back when u did tank cleanin, just replace it. Those tanks start flakin inside . I too found out the hard way. . Your doin good, it's a process.

[@Jeff.86]

5200 epoxy the holes sand and re-gel. The nose can be done with bondo sand down and re-gel. If you got Clear gel flaking off then a wrap isn’t going to last, you’ll get moisture in those places and the wrap will bubble. It won’t be super noticeable but eventually it’ll be apparent what happened. Best way is to clear gel coat it again, but you’ll have to spray it on. It’ll look like it came off the showroom floor in 96’ if done right but gonna take some time and muscles to bring it back.

[@yootyler]

The boat is really coming together man good job 👍

[@fredcarlson61]

This is sooo good!! Progress..Progress.. But for what it worth, function over pretty. Get a functioning boat. Fix what is broken. Bring things back to a working condition. Wiring. Bilge pump. Fuel source .Throttle and steering controls . A boat that functions on the water is better the a boat that is pretty sitting on a trailer. Later comes pretty ✨️ we got you !! All you're ideas are fantastic. But first function over all.

[@kclark1701]

I've done and watched pros drill wholes in the transom for cable supports and the transducer mount, however, you should put marine silicone in the holes and screw into it so that the hole is sealed from water. What you showed indicated that someone beforehand didn't do that.

[@lovethedogsNC]

3M 5200 marine adhesive for the holes. I find it hard to believe that much water came from the transom out of the reinforcement/foam, it just would not run out in a stream like that. If that transom had that much water in it the motor would be on the ground ;-). Did the hole(s) go thru into the bilge area that may have had water in it? I have restored gel coat and painted boats and it is a lot of work (obviously) and it always cost more than you think. Wrapping is the way to go!

[@understandthepeaches1025]

I like the wrap idea. Sand the edges of the clear coat spots to smooth the transition so it doesn’t show through so much.

[@nawinchester]

When you do a full restore like you're trying to do, there are some things worth doing and some things not worth doing. I think the wrap idea is a creative one and may actually enhance the finish look of the boat when you're all done.

[@stevesellers2518]

I really want to see you wrap it!!!!

[@davidryan656]

it would look awesome getting it wrapped. you should still put the bass cat logos on top of the wrap.

[@texoma_outdoors]

Screws aren't the problem, improperly sealed screw holes are a problem. On old holes fill with silicone then there is a two part putty that makes an excellent, hard patch. It can be sanded and painted to match.

[@Jason_Emry_Fishing]

The idiot that had my boat before me did the same thing. I was trying to remove all of the clear coat as the outside layer should have been gel coat. We ended up get the boat wrapped which made the boat at look so much better!!

[@austinsmith319]

LETS GOOOO!!! this boat needs to float!!

[@jeffbrummette6357]

Oh man!! Wrapping would be awesome!! DO IT!

[@louslack8176]

# 1, don’t be discouraged kid, your doing a good job, don’t listen to naysayers. Most guys would love to have a boat like that. #2 the water draining from the lower transom is water from the bottom of the boat. It’s open ( no wood in that area ) the transom doesn’t go all the way to the bottom of the boat. It’s draining from the bottom of the boat. Once dry , fill with epoxy and cover with gelcoat or the wrap ( it’s ok if you want to wrap the boat . Your doing good .

[@louslack8176]

Ok, I don’t know what to do to be in this drawing , I’m old !

[@rosecostanzo341]

Don't wrap Fix it once so u don't have to do it twice. Call a marine repair shop Or the manufacturer for solid advice to ponder upon. Boat looks good Looks new

[@bouldernelsonbigfoot]

My buddy redid a boat, took it out on the lake while we watched it take off, sweet. Until transom & outboard detached from him and the Bow. True story.

[@feelingfishytv7332]

I have loved these since the first one

[@TightlineTV]

Appreciate it!

[@uhoh71]

Get some of that black gorilla tape and stick it to the clear coat then yank it off and see if it comes off with the tape. Wondering how easy it would be to maybe get it off that way. Thinking outside the box, ha ha. Give your whole boat a wax peel.

[@AR_Trucking]

Bro I came to your channel to see fix that baby. But sand everything and wrap, its going to be fresh and that will be awesome I think.

[@masonhumphries309]

🔥Love the content👍🏼

[@TightlineTV]

👊🏻👊🏻

[@bigjohnson8751]

you could use bondo you van get it from walmart for the deep cracks and chips

[@retflo2583]

Treat it like Saturday night, wrap it !

[@chasemixon6327]

JB Weld epoxy... for the screw holes... LOL Cheap and easy... mix with a thickinger

[@lydiapawlak8564]

My suggestion is taking your time and power wash & keep working at getting that top clear coat off. here is a thought: get a plastic putty knife and try and scrape it off, and that won't scratch it. It's going to be some serious work, but worth it. Then you can get marine boat polish and gel coat wax. and buff it out with a machine buffer, you can rent, or borrow from a friend. As far as the front nose, marine putty, and sand and get gel coat color from Bass Cat to make it look right. Also, use that color to hide the holes once filled with epoxy putty and sanded, and gel coat to match hull. True, using a heater in those holes once drilled out and dry out the inside, before filling them. I would suggest sealing the inside transom at those spots as well. Looking good! How about new grey or tan carpet would look nice. I don't like wrapping boats. It's too nice a boat as it is. No need to mess with another headache, when you don't have too. Plus, boat would sell better original for sure!! The motor water hose has to have a fitting that it plugs into for it to drain. I have a suggestion: Contact an outboard repair shop and get some advice from them when working on the motor as well. That can pay off well...

[@Jmbeckwith48]

The holes in the back I would use like roofing calk fill the holes then do what you did on the bottom

[@calebgreen9753]

Use fiberglass bondo for deep gouges and finish bondo over it

[@patg2544]

Pull your motor and try to inspect the transom. You had water coming outta holes, that’s in your transom 👀 you did rock the motor when you bought it but that doesn’t mean other areas are rotted. Ether way take your time.

[@lilgator4730]

Don’t worry buddy I’ve been working on a 94 sprint 262 for since last summer put on the wires then winter hits I put it in my shop and rats got in it and ate up all the brand new wires so this summer I started redoing it once again and fix the problem it won’t be rats getting in it no more

[@ronnysjolund5717]

contact Bass cat and get their replacement kit with the A10 control panel, there is everything you need to get the electronics back up and running and the boat will be of better resell value👍😜 keep up the good work and greetings from Sweden!

[@TightlineTV]

ive tried twice! no response 😪

[@lydiapawlak8564]

@@TightlineTV Keep on trying until they answer.. Never give up!

[@ronnysjolund5717]

@@TightlineTV They will get you eventually, im sure. As the whole world is as of now they are probably at full steam ahead to meet demand.

[@pluto9056]

I have the same pressure washer. Did you get it from costco too?

[@jeffbrummette6357]

I would fix them by fiber glass them an make them hard. But you got this bro!

[@jasonemmer9505]

What was the outcome of boat exterior finish. My thought is epoxy?

[@chrisbarber1020]

You’re doing just fine dude

[@jonathanmenting9356]

That’s more than likely oxidation from years of lack of maintenance. Wet sand it with 1000 grit and soapy water and step up 1200-1500 and polish then wax. Get a decent polish snd wax with a sun protection in it. It’s not automotive clear coat I’m pretty certain. It’s simple water oxidation. The sandpaper will remove it easily. That’s why we wax them to prevent the oxidation from ever starting. The holes in the back need to be cleaned with a dremel and have kitty hair stranded fiberglass pushed inside after getting it cleaned. Go deeper than you need to be flush to allow room for other materials. Then put fiberglass strands and resin over it and cure. You can cover it with new gel coat afterwards. Be sure to go recess with the resin layer so your gel coat will flush out smooth. There are videos explaining on KZbin how to do it. I’ve bought boats with worse oxidation than yours that turned out great. Hope this helps some and good luck 👍

[@bouldernelsonbigfoot]

i better go check my transom screws, damn it man. Wait , don't do anything else, check that transom, might need a rebuild.

[@rolltidech]

What EVA foam did you get for your lids??

[@chrisbarber1020]

As far as the holes put the screws back in with silicone and it won’t leak a lot cheaper for sure

[@andrewsnyder179]

wrap it! why not. nothing to lose.

[@bakergang89]

Are the googan sunglasses any good I apologize if they are not googan but they look like they are

[@vin059]

Don't listen to the haters.....keep up the good work!!!

[@craigmartin7179]

I have fiberglass exposed from a previous owner beaching the boat on my 1992 Bass Cat Pantera 2. It’s been like that for several years now. What’s the harm in leaving it as-is?

[@TightlineTV]

idk just weaker more vulnerable imo

[@billwhite7099]

Are you filming for Brad the Builder? Looks like his church bus.

[@TightlineTV]

🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️😅

[@nealrussellfishing5339]

Are you doing a bus also?

[@chopfer5864]

I hate to say it, but that transom is bad in that boat. Tell tale sign is the brown water streak down the transom. If you had rot in the floor, there is rot in the transom. I totally redid a 1990 basscat Pantera 2 (Same exact boat as yours) I had zero rot in the floor, but my transom was still shot. Send me an email and we can discuss alot more indepth if ya want.

[@shiggityswa]

Fill holes with epoxy and wrap the boat. Edit: also, don’t listen to the twerps on here. Do you and any mistakes you make you will learn from. I’m digging this series.

[@joshuacorcoran9372]

Could mix some talcum powder up with the gelcoat to make a putty to wipe in the chip up could countersink the holes on the transom and do the same thing.depends on how keen you are you could sand all the clear off back to gelcoat if you were going to wet sand and buff the boat

[@R91vsDriver]

install a hot foot - extra safety is always good.

[@clintbeliew1350]

I am truly enjoying your series. I recently purchased an older bass boat. Not in need as much work as yours but it needs some work. My 16 year old son has got bitten by the fishing bug so we hope to make lots of memories in this old boat. Keep up the good work.

[@TightlineTV]

I think in gooot bit by that big recently to 😅

[@michealgrider8487]

Go to you tube Boat works today and can show you how to fix your cracks. Tap on your transom with a amber hammer if it sounds dead rot has started .

[@charlesclayton7815]

I'd sure like to see you stick with the original look. The wrap would look good I get it but man it looks so good as is, as long as you can clean the clear coat off...either way keep up the good work

[@jwahrmund]

Just want to remind you that haters will alway hate. So just let those folks say what they are going to say and move on Nothing is perfect. Ask Ford regarding the new Mach E. Or Elon about every model produced by Tesla that has been recalled. That being said, keep pushing forward. The goal isn’t to make it perfect or restore this to new condition. It’s to get it on the water and catch some little green fish. So keep putting one foot in front of the other and don’t be in a hurry to get where you are eventually going to be. She will never be perfect and you will never do everything like people think you should. And guess what, that’s okay. What she will do is catch fish no matter how you make your repairs. That I can guarantee 👍🏻

[@jameslakes5019]

9 i get used motor 9.9 kicker evenrude or mercury yamaha or Honda go small lake got bullet boat but 25 hp 4 stroke kicker on mine fish small lakes

[@kluckfabrication5991]

Screw holes, new screw and put in 3m 5200 should last a lifetime. Clear coat, sand and buff out.

[@TrumpforAmerica2024]

You can’t be that mad at yourself you probably didn’t grow up around the stuff like other people did. It’s just annoying that they get so pissed off about things you do lol.

[@basswhisperer4803]

I say wrap it as long as you think you can make it look sharp and not like some Walmart window tint DIY job. Lol Yes you are covering up with a bandaid, but a good looking bandaid if done correctly.

[@chuckthompson8469]

In 1986 I doubt those blocks existed

[@TightlineTV]

1996, but this was done form previous owner, the factory transducers were in-hull and still glued in there haha

[@chuckthompson8469]

Sorry , the mounting blocks are a newer revelation I think. ? Is where did the water come from? Wood transom? If the water came from there you may have a rotten transom

[@CongADC]

epoxy the holes and put the screws right back in the holes

[@JoeSmith-pe5qv]

holes are ok reuse them just re silicone new screws in place

[@jerryscray1789]

Send it !!!!

[@kennethbotkin5779]

Wet sand it! Totally worth the time

[@taylorjohnsonsk8ter]

I hate to say it bro but the best option is new trans and feel the holes sand and gel coat it but man sand it down and primer it atleast before wrapping it because if you do want to paint it won’t be a million bucks to get it done good luck keep going bro your right there god bless

[@buzsaw5160]

Got watch Boatworkstoday

[@lovethedogsNC]

Oh and FYI.... Let folks blow a fuse if they want everyone needs an outlet right? But seriously there is so much misinformation about boats/boat maint out there it is comical at times. Mechanical logic still trumps all and some of the myths are quit comical. Just the materials engineering for things like impellers are so much better than the 1980's. The 2 stroke oils and gear case lubs are night and day quality.

[@kevinheath9792]

That boat is going to rip when you get it on the water. I say 47mph.

[@zayoverton2418]

should run over 60

[@lydiapawlak8564]

@@zayoverton2418 I'm thinking about 58mph

[@jeffmarshall1015]

Wrap it!

[@scottcozart8950]

Make a turtle pond out of it. Go buy a nice boat. Your gonna be working on this thing for next 2 years

[@jordandayman1356]

I don't want to rain on your parade but with water squirting out of that screw hole you almost certainly are looking at a thoroughly rotten transom. Might be worth your time to abandon this project now rather than putting so much more work into this boat only to have the transom fall apart on you on the water. Check out the other boat you got in that sale, maybe your time is better spent bringing it back to life it's transom is ok.

[@lilgator4730]

If it was me I’ll throw in some 5200 in them holes

[@zayoverton2418]

i would go ahead and replace the transom. That pour seacats stuff seems to work great

[@stevesellers2518]

Get an advertiser to pay for you to wrap it and skip painting!

[@bassneckfishing2505]

Epoxy