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First bass boat and her makeover **Updated pics** #12630450 02/16/18 03:29 AM
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A few months ago, I purchased my first bass boat. 1982 Ranger 350V.....
I took on an overhaul project to get it where I am happy with it. I custom built a full casting deck, added new seats, recarpeted from the seats forward. Did some rewiring to lights and Threw on a wrap because the gel was shot. Motor runs strong and aside from hooking up electronics and a couple small things, its water ready!

Heres a few pics to see the WIP along the way.

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Thanks for looking!!

Quick update!

I worked on it through the nasty weather, determined to be able to go out on Sunday for a little while.
The final touches are done!
Trolling tray, electronics are hooked up and some mood lighting!









Last edited by EvanVidal; 02/22/18 04:28 PM.
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Re: First bass boat and her makeover [Re: EvanVidal] #12630459 02/16/18 03:34 AM
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Looks good.

Re: First bass boat and her makeover [Re: EvanVidal] #12630472 02/16/18 03:43 AM
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Dang, first boat and already got diawa on the side lol. Looks good man

Re: First bass boat and her makeover [Re: EvanVidal] #12630478 02/16/18 03:46 AM
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Damn good job! Need to send you mine!

Re: First bass boat and her makeover [Re: the skipper] #12630482 02/16/18 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted By: the skipper
Dang, first boat and already got diawa on the side lol. Looks good man


Ive been a daiwa guy for as long as I can remember. I dont care if they pay me or not. Love the gear and dont mind advertising them.

Re: First bass boat and her makeover [Re: EvanVidal] #12630486 02/16/18 03:49 AM
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How much did you pay for the wrap? It looks sweet!

Re: First bass boat and her makeover [Re: RJF1423] #12630524 02/16/18 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted By: RJF1423
How much did you pay for the wrap? It looks sweet!


Designed it and wrapped it myself. I had the opportunity to print through my work as a test.

Re: First bass boat and her makeover [Re: EvanVidal] #12630528 02/16/18 04:17 AM
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I fished out of one of those 300 series Rangers for a dozen years. Really good fishing platform especially for getting up in the bushes/brush. You did a good job. Just curious, did you use treated wood?


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Re: First bass boat and her makeover [Re: RayBob] #12630531 02/16/18 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted By: RayBob
I fished out of one of those 300 series Rangers for a dozen years. Really good fishing platform especially for getting up in the bushes/brush. You did a good job. Just curious, did you use treated wood?


I treated and sealed with a primer after final frame and boards were installed before carpeting.

Re: First bass boat and her makeover [Re: EvanVidal] #12630591 02/16/18 05:51 AM
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Your Dad would be proud Evan! Nice work! When we going fishin??? cheers grin


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Re: First bass boat and her makeover [Re: SoCal Tom] #12630729 02/16/18 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted By: SoCal Tom
Your Dad would be proud Evan! Nice work! When we going fishin??? cheers grin


Come out my way Tom and we can fish some of the lakes RHBC never gets to fish.

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Awesome work. Looks good!

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Great job Evan.

Re: First bass boat and her makeover [Re: EvanVidal] #12630858 02/16/18 02:23 PM
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Looks good buddy

Re: First bass boat and her makeover [Re: EvanVidal] #12630864 02/16/18 02:25 PM
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Great job bud. Looks sharp.

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