DonC Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 My oldest brother for our annual brother's French River trip took a new Lund 18 foot SSV and converted it to his notion of what a dream fishing boat for him would be. It worked great. 4 of us brothers fished the French this year in it. Here is the boat and his story on how he did it. http://www.correllconcepts.com/boat_conversion.htm Don C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silveradosheriff Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Nice work! Where is the console? (Just kidding). :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Well thanks Don for sharing that I own the same boat but I have a full bench instead of a split bench for the widest seat.I plan on tricking this boat out now I have lots of ideas. MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Very impressive, Don. Really fine work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonfisher Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 That is impressive. If you could find a way to do it for less than $15,000 per boat you could likely find buyers. 18' with motor and all accessories for $24,000??? is that in the right range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Hey that's awesome! I can relate as well, I did a very, very similar conversion to my 16' Lund SSV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Wow !!!...I'm impressed...especially like those rod holders...should work in the "Tin of Beans"...Thanks for posting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooner_jr Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Your brother has given me a bunch of ideas for my own boat. One question: Did he remove the foam floatation from under the seats entirely, or move it to a different part of the boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonC Posted October 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Spooner, My brother John can answer you question. Contact him at [email protected] Thanks, Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POLLIWOGG Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 I like that he can change the seating from the pedestal and lower them. If you take a boat rated for four and change to higher seating the rating would change to less people because of raising the center of gravity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfisher Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Very, very impressive. Gives me all kinds of ideas, too, but I can't even hammer a nail straight. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishnfiend Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) Pretty slick indeed! About the only thing it doesn't have is a brass pole for when the ladies entertain during a slow bite. Edited October 1, 2007 by Fishnfiend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonC Posted October 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Here are my brother John's reply to 2 questions. Reply to spooner – post #9 All of the in-seat (or under-seat) flotation was left in place – no need to remove any of it. --------------------------------------------------- Reply to Pigeonfisher – post #5 Here’s the cost breakdown for the entire rig (Spring 2006, U.S. dollars, including tax): 4250 Lund SSV-18 450 Lund boat cover 200 Cover support bows/hardware 1800 EZ Loader trailer 7500 Evinrude E-TEC 60 hp 370 Three Cabela’s AGM 12v batteries 160 Pro Sport 20 plus battery charger 800 Minn kota Powerdrive trolling motor 800 Two Humminbird sonars 60 Two 6-gallon fuel tanks 500 Four Tempress seats 300 10 stainless seat bases 100 Four 13” seat pedestals 150 Four stainless seat mounts 150 Two 3/8” sheets marine plywood 120 Deco Dot vinyl for floor (5 running yards) 1500 Hardware: extruded aluminum; stainless steel nuts, bolts, etc. (high estimate) 225 Five nets for side storage 45 Portable running lights 45 Hatch cover 50 Rule bilge pump 500 Whatever else I bought but couldn’t recall for this list $20,075 TOTAL Although I aspired to create an affordable rig, my main objective was to create exactly the boat that I wanted. After completing the project, I saw ways to create a really nice walleye rig for about $15,000 (by coincidence, the very price that you mention). It wouldn’t be exactly the same as the above rig, but it would be similar in many ways. I’m in the process of writing an article, for posting on my website, that explains how it could be done. I expect to have it written in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Wow...what a fantastic boat! Carefully designed from years of experience out there. I'm just trying to get my hands on a 14 foot tinny with a 20hp motor on it...maybe one day I can aspire to have a boat like this...wow...that's all I can say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Man thats one sweet walleye boat thats for sure !!!!!! the whole story & pics are amazing im lost for words...LOL..LOL.. thanks for sharing cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I certainly admire anyone who has the skill and patience to take on such a project and the finished product has some features I wish I had on my rig but I think if you added 10-12 grand or more for labour your at 32+ grand, you can get a lot of boat for that money in the States I would guess near Pro V money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 This posting should be pinned at the top in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuntman Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 (edited) Wow, nice boat. Great work, thats something to be proud of. Maybe there should be a "my rig" section or album? stuntman Edited October 2, 2007 by stuntman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonC Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Stuntman, Appreciate the sentiment. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 oh my... that is very impressive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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