kickingfrog Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I caught part of an episode of Fishin' Canada where they built a boat to the specs that they wanted/needed for their use. They took a brand new boat and then stripped it down and built it back up again. They increased the size of the front deck, improve the storage, jacked up the performance and a bunch of other things. It would be a sort of fun "if I won the lottery" type thing to think about while driving on a fishing trip. Although I realized pretty quickly that if money truly was no object then I'd have to have multiple boats to suit my multi species/locale fishing pursuits. The cost of their project boat was over $100k. Not sure if that includes the cost of the new boat to begin with or not. Even working with that type of budget I think I could go $60/$40k (maybe $35/$65) on 2 boats that would cover most of my current "needs". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I did the same on my boat. stripped a 17' lund pro guide right down to the rivets and rebuilt it (had it done professionally) to my specs. cost was less than 10K. now I get a TON of folks asking me what model of lund I have, as they have never seen a setup like it.... i just say a custom lund.... nothing beats your own custom lund.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 If money were no object No questions I'd have a Carolina Classic 25' and a 14 ft tinney . https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BshOrphobAc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatnFly Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I think one of these http://www.bostonwhaler.com/page.aspx/pageid/152079/pmid/335564/270-Vantage.aspx would be just about perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 here's the link to my thread on my rebuild: http://ontariofishingcommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=61481&hl=%2Bron+%2Bbanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 This one is nice. I'd need the cuddy (and the sturdy aluminum protection) for sure if I brought it home - what am I saying - it would be my home...... http://www.silverstreakboats.com/index.php?pageid=11&itemid=100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Love it Steve..that's great ..I rebuilt a 88 Lund myself last season ..if I had to do it all again my "dream " boat would be a custom all welded 18ft tiller or center ..wide beam and gunnels and lotsa storage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Would be a 20ft Lund prov tiller with a big SHO Yamaha with a 9.9pro tiller fully rigged and loaded with all the goodies it would probly be around the $80 grand mark !!!!! It would be able to go anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Mine would be a dream package No where would be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) My cousins boat it pretty well the perfect boat for me... Lund pro guide 18' with 90 tiller and power steering... Might even be a bit big... A 17 with 75 would be better for me I don't like big boats.... Edited February 16, 2015 by Mike Rousseau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 My 2 boat set-up quickly turned to 3 when I realized my dream tiller (19-20ft, 115hp) would be a little big for some of my spots. So I'd need to add a 16ft/40ish hp tiller as well. Good thing money is no object, because I'd need a lot of shop space for 3 boats and their tow vehicles. My 3rd boat would be a full windshield for family/fishin' outings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 A 1650 rebel ss would fit the bill perfectly for me I think, not too huge but able to get out on Erie/Ontario on the nice days and still not too big to get into some smaller lakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 There is no perfect boat. Every man needs a fleet of boats S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Lucas, I've heard through the grapevine a new rebel ss with a 75 on the back is now over $30K new!!! look used my friend, look used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky666 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I have a great boat now- 98 Starcraft side console with Yamaha 115 four stroke- awesome boat really. But I have been looking the last few months and went down to the Toronto Boat Show in January and fell in love with the new Kingfisher Flex XP- full windshield and canvas, Suzuki 225, soft moves front seats- would have been sweet and worked hard to finance it- in the end it was just too much- but when the day comes- that IS my dream boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 http://www.munsonmarine.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?veh=14777&CatDesc=&=#detail The last boat I looked at, same style different seller, glad I held off on that move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I saw the Fishin Canada episode Saturday. They spent 100K to turn a PrinceCraft into a Ranger. I did like the checker plate rubber flooring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 i had the option of any floor I wanted, as we stripped to rivets. I still wanted carpet. something about nice carpet on a hot day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Mine would have the performance of an Allison, the casting deck of a Ranger z series, the freeboard of a Starcraft, (for the grandkids), fuel consumption of a weed wacker, the ability to pull 4 cannonballs, a glass bottom so I can see all the way to the bottom of the lake, and have all the migratory habits of all species programmed into the 32" fishfinder that also acts as an autopilot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Vmax sho twin 12 talons 3 hds 12's and as long as it said ranger on the side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Lucas, I've heard through the grapevine a new rebel ss with a 75 on the back is now over $30K new!!! look used my friend, look used. Yes used would be the route I'm going to take once I'm at that point where a boat is in the plans... First things first I need a house where I can store it (and to get my trade license all done lol) Oh and I've been eyeing a kayak... SOT and tricked out with all the bells and whistles something along the lines of a lure 13.5, has a casting platform to stand on etc would be great for the kawartha lakes Edited February 17, 2015 by Lucas F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 There is no perfect boat. Every man needs a fleet of boats S. Every man needs a fishin boat, duck boat, and a kayak for small pond fishing and shallow marsh hunting. At least that's what I've been telling my wife. She just rolls her eyes and walks away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 My dream would be a baby Cape Islander with cuddy. I had the opportunity to buy used 10 years back for a meagre 3,000 but passed. What a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostAnotherOne Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 17 foot boat with a 50 on the back. Nothing pretty as long as it gets the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 186 full windshield Starcraft Superfisherman and a 150 E-Tec to push it. http://www.starcraftmarine.com/showroom/fishing-boats/superfisherman/186 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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