Tiny Boat Tour - DIY Semi V Hull To Bass Boat Conversion

[@GKSox]

very nice job Paul ... for your trolling motor issue ... put your electric as far forward as possible and make sure your outboard is down and straight ... it would be your rudder and it should track straighter when using your electric.

[@sicardmd]

You don't give yourself enough credit. This is a very good looking build. It is clear you take pride in your work. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@Melicoy]

ya!!!!

[@Archer_82]

Great build, thanks for pointing out a few things you would do differently. Drawing out plans for a new to me 14’ V Lund. Going for an 8’ rod locker on the left and 3 18” top lockers on the right of a narrowed cockpit. Some front storage, I’ll keep in mind the forward seat placement with the forward lockers. Read in another comment that you had sold your boat, hope you come across another one someday, it seems like you really enjoyed this one and the times spent with family in it. Best wishes to you, and thanks for sharing.

[@austinsmith319]

Great job on the front deck. I like the clean look of the electronics in the front.

[@jeSuperfly]

Hell yeah brother that thing is sweet! Got a 12ft'er also. I slapped a 15hp Merc in the back and she flies. I made a trolling motor mount to put mine up front as well. Anytime mine seems to track all screwy it's because I didn't lock the outboard straight and it got turned by a stump or something.

[@willcash16]

Get yourself a harbor freight wheel jack so you don’t have to lift it. Save your back. Best investment in my opinion. Great looking boat by the way.

[@destinationoverland2831]

Okay. New small boat owner as of yesterday. 12 foot V hull bare bones boat. I have a lot of work to do.... I can build the sub floor, benches and the deck. How are y'all keeping your batteries charged??.

[@Archer_82]

New builder myself, I’m planning on putting a “shore power” plate in a vertical section of my plywood, and attach that to a low amp charger that stays mounted in the cubby. When it’s in the barn, just put an extension cord to the plug plate.

[@stevehitchcock7617]

Perfect set up I'm looking to do exact same set up. Looks great

[@mrroofman]

Looks great .I am restoring a 1973 Rich Line with a 1972 Evenrude 9.5 that looks just like this one. Except for the camo I coated mine black and green they are identical really.down to the deck seat and carpet It's like i was looking at my own boat.If you would like some advice, install a drop wheel on the front of the trailer to take the weight off your back and center the boat over the wheels, That will greatly reduce the weight as well and make for better towing.Hope this helps if you have not figured it out already.

[@becomingminnesotan5288]

Thanks for sharing your build!

[@tracemuhlbeier9641]

Almost exactly how I want to do my 14 foot smoker craft I got an 8hp 2stroke and haven’t picked up my trolling motor. Build looks really sturdy.

[@rjtrucking2251]

Bro nice boat and your video was super helpful 👍🏼

[@agentorange2554]

Cool stuff. On the water at a bargain price. #winning

[@Jemmcanna]

Nice nice but no safety chain between the front of the trailer and the boat. Required in most states or did I just miss it.

[@bradymescher4840]

Can you make a video of how you made the deck

[@paulkonnikov395]

I wish, I ended up selling the boat and no longer have access to it.

[@dopeboyy214]

Can you do a video of how you hooked up the lights panel wiring etc.

[@paulkonnikov395]

I’ve since sold the boat. Don’t have any more pics or videos unfortunately.

[@wyattstahl4116]

Ik this I told but the have a like standing holders you can use and laying ones

[@dominicmarrara7050]

Can you share more info about the switch panel you used. Is it holding up. Where did you get it?

[@paulkonnikov395]

Amazon panel, not sure how it’s holding up since I sold the boat several months after making this video. Decent quality though.

[@shanepeter1616]

Also....best investment that is cheap....get a boat dolly. I have one for mine and it makes moving it around a million times easier

[@maxclodfelter8755]

Please explain how you built the nav light deck at the front

[@paulkonnikov395]

Just mounted a carpeted board shaped to the bow profile of the boat. I think I screwed it down with screws after I installed carpet.

[@mikeprater6898]

What kind of tackle bag is that you’ve got there

[@madmikewengert]

Awesome boat! I would love to see how you installed it all . Question is it being towed by a armored truck?

[@paulkonnikov395]

Michael I’ve sold the boat and not able to show the closer details but if I get another (slightly larger one) one day, I’ll do something similar and show more info. It was hooked to my work truck, a Chevy 2500 with a work box (KUV) on the back. Just a metal box with multiple storage compartments.

[@shanepeter1616]

I like the shallow storage you did in the mid bench...thats a great idea. Keeps the depth under it available for bigger stuff, and great solidity for that big hatch, and the shallow storage is nice for stuff you want quickly accessible. Well done! Is that an Alumacraft? I have a 14' MirroCraft V-hull I'm planning a build out on right now

[@paulkonnikov395]

The boat is from the 60’s and didn’t have any info. Was a nightmare to get it titled but we finally got it figured out.

[@jacobwhite4306]

how did you make supports between the seats under the deck in the front.

[@paulkonnikov395]

Ran several 2x4’s from front of boat to front seat and all the way to middle seat. Then added a vertical piece in the middle towards the front and it was plenty strong enough.

[@enrique6943]

So how much weight did you guess you added to it? Nice job by the way am doing g my 12 footer with alum to try and keep it light.

[@paulkonnikov395]

I sold the boat so no clue how much weight, but I don’t think it added more than 300 lbs with all my stuff.

[@johnfaulkner3712]

What is the black stuff that surround the rivets is it a sealant of some kind

[@johnfaulkner3712]

Never mind i just seen the other com.

[@grasshoppermanoutdoors434]

How did it do on the water? Balance wise by yourself when you were up front?

[@paulkonnikov395]

Alone was just fine, with a second adult in the back, we had to coordinate our side to side movements just a bit since the person in the back could make you lose your balance.

[@emmytgerek6633]

did you coat the deck in anything to protect it from water or has it held fine?

[@paulkonnikov395]

No coating, just glue and carpet. Boat has been sold but still holding up good several years later.

[@lorenzobustos7304]

Did you use a stencil for the paint job?

[@paulkonnikov395]

I purchased the boat painted like that.

[@bluegill2030]

What’s the black stuff you used on all the seams for water leaks?

[@paulkonnikov395]

I brushed on Flex Seal. Worked very well.

[@cesardeltoro9251]

What is that black stuff that you covered the seams with? Flex seal?

[@paulkonnikov395]

Yep, just brushed it on.

[@Pol53218]

Have you tried the trolling motor now

[@paulkonnikov395]

Yes, I did. Only complaint was that it pulls to the side a bit.

[@Pol53218]

Are you going to keep it on the side and how wide is your boat,also have you take boat to big lakes reason I have a 12 foot boat myself is alumacraft car top

[@paulkonnikov395]

@@Pol53218 I kept it on the side but was trying to figure out how I can mount it towards the front. I took it out on small lakes exclusively, not large enough for larger lakes. I have since sold the boat, unfortunately didn’t have enough time to get out and fish.

[@nicocua3118]

JESUS CHRIST LOVES YOU SO MUCH P!!!!

[@addrulzamerica]

How the fishing on Blalock?

[@paulkonnikov395]

Was slow last time I went, but that’s been a while, I sold the boat and have moved on to other adventures. Will probably be working on another one again soon, though…

[@abelaguilarjr.9867]

Nice build. What kind of sealer did you use along the rivets.

[@paulkonnikov395]

I just brushed on some flex seal in 2 coats.

[@devinmiller2329]

Could you possibly link that control panel?

[@paulkonnikov395]

Sure, unfortunately I don’t believe they have the exact one I ordered from Amazon but here’s a different “brand” that seems to be identical. Kohree 5 Gang Rocker Switch Panel 12V Waterproof for RV Boat Car Vehicles Truck Marine, Toggle Led Switch Panel Digital Voltmeter Display Dual USB Charger Port DC www.amazon.com/dp/B07X41BRZ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_BMBXFb4XD8XRY

[@devinmiller2329]

@@paulkonnikov395 thank you!

[@garymacpherson7355]

Nice job I have a 12 with 6hp like you have i get 25km hour The battery up front slows you down and the extra weight from the decking but looking good Try a new plug I you outboard and get carb cleaned

[@kingtut5923]

You would have done better with a 16 foot , 20 hp honda. .,that's what I got .

[@nicocua3118]

JESUS CHRIST IS THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE!!!!!

[@fireworksxxx2226]

12' x ??

[@paulkonnikov395]

I believe it was 36”, I’ve sold it and cannot measure it anymore to confirm.

[@fireworksxxx2226]

@@paulkonnikov395 thanks.