I saw a Bass Pro Pedal Prowler on my FB marketplace and wondered if I could make it into a fishing boat. I did a search on RUclips and found your video. Love it. I just might do one. It's big enough for my wife and I. Thanks for posting.
My nieghbors actually have 2 of these and 2 trolling motors layin out behind there shed and I do odds and ends for them and been thinkin it'd make a great single person fishin boat for the lake. I googled * peddal boat turned into fishing boat and your video popped up ! Awsome job by the way and thanks for ideas and inspiration!
That is a Fantastic build Mate. You have just convinced me to go and buy one of these pedal boats and start my/your mod. Thanks. These are just a bit hard to come by at the right price here in Aus. but I will keep shopping.
That's freaking awesome. I have seen so many people here, Florida, that sell those for nothing. I can't afford a regular boat so I have been looking at doing what you did. I'm super handy at building, modding, repairing, etc. Thanks for the awesome inspiratation.
I have most ofthis alreay. I have a pedal boat, trolling motor, switch panel. Some led strips i can hard wire the green and red on for navigation lights. I think this is my new project.
I was regretting the one my kids and I just bought. But your video has inspired me with a new mind to go out and wander. I will do that transformation. thanks my friend. I live in Texas near many lakes.
This is so awesome! Definitely winner of most decked or pedal boat. You've got more in accessories than what you paid for the boat lol. I'm getting a used one this weekend, and would love to do to it, what you've done to yours, i know it's going to take me much longer because of the money, but i know it'll be worth it in the end.
Absolutely LOVE THIS BUILD!!!! Did your add on rod holders come from Walmart also and the cool access holes or are those a specialty item from Amazon?? You said you’ve got an adapter for your small battery under your seat to charge it without removing it, what is it please and what brand charger do you use on your 50 amp hr battery… I’m selling my Jon boat and cause my husband won’t let me take it out by myself, but I want to do what you’ve done here with my paddle…I’ll send you a pic when I’m done😎 Thanks for the inspiration!!
Yes the rod holders are Walmart and the adapter is just a two pin plug that you can easily use the charger and the battery came with a ionic special charger thanks for watching and I can’t wait to see your build
Hey John! Just discovered your channel in my feed. Cool ideas on the pimped out paddle! I believe you should keep the 2-stroke on as a safe backup. Maybe create another access port for the mount to beef it up? Also, is there any way to route the exhaust below the water line? I would think that would quiet it way down if you have to use it. Cool idea though! Looks like fun!
Dude your idea with that trolling motor is spot on. My buddy's giving me his cuz his grandkids don't come down to use it and when they do it's winter time so the things touch the water twice. Same one you got and I figured I'd turn it into a little fishing dinghy. I seen other setups but I like yours because you ain't got that big arm right in the way. So you can fish off the back or if you on a big fish. Somebody could sit up front and direct the boat towards the fish while you fighting it. With that big control arm coming up right down the center. You can't do that. I'm just curious. How's that set up holding up? The L bracket bar and hose clamp looks like under way would cause pressure on those spots. I notice if your drive shaft goes out. You don't have the pedal backup. Did you end up upgrading that setup to the motor or has it held up pretty well?
Hey John, great video. I have the same boat, and i want to do my motor the same way. Can you give me more info on the electrical parts you used and how to wire them up, please ?
Buy a minn kota 30 lb trolling motor and variable speed controller from Amazon watch the video again I covered the build step by step thanks for your reply
No problem I wish I would have videoed the process but it was trail and error for months to get to this and its unbelievable how it turned out thanks for your kind words and support
Drill hole in hull beneath the trolling motor and fill that area with spray foam to give it some stiffness or diamond plate that one side of hull. Just my opinion.
Dude, you are a FRICKING GENIUS!!!!! I saw on Marketplace, someone getting rid of an old paddler for free and it hit me, this would make an awesome bass boat....AND YOU DID IT!!!!!!!!!! I'm actually thinking about getting it, my question...how heavy is it before and after the fact? Can you load it into a truck(several people) or would a trailer work better. Because I live in "lawless California" but they'll ARREST you for not having tags, do you have register it? I definitely subscribed!!!
Yes they are nice it’s light two people easily lift , trailer is not necessary but easy for one person if you add motor in sc you have to title it , thanks for sharing
Did you have to register the boat since you added the trolling motor? With the battery how long does it take to drain the battery or how long you put on the lake for?
Yes I’m SC you have to register it if you add any motor , it will run approximately 2 hours wide open so if you use it sensible it can last all day it’s very nice setup thanks for your input
I have an idea in the event you get caught in the rain 🌧️ you should have shell that folds up and down like when you carrying and baby carrier or stroller
@@johnfitzgeraldbuchanan nope turned it into submarine. Lol. I'm just picking at um little , I'm not mad at ya. 😊. But really does it float 🛟. Awl now quit it. That's a nice set up. I'm thinking of getting that or bass pond prowler. Not sure yet got older Suzuki 2hp outboard. Put on one . I got nice Suzuki samurai so can't be heavy the thing does good to go 55 60 nothing behind or on top . So can't have heavy jon boat 9 9 HP all the gear. Never be able get past 3rd gear . Lol for real though. Nice jobon it nice video great presentation of paddle boat made into fishing boat. Oh on ur loud motor u can try this get a old flex gas line for natural gas stove have it put on end of muffler easier on one with little pipe nipple on end but then run it in water while moving. If sitting still motor on pull up out water. Just thought 💭. The guy ask about still float I'm only picking, Being a smart mouth. Shouldn't have but I couldn't resist it was like ole here's ur sign back in the day. Y'all have great day warm weather on us the season is here let's get on the water and catch some Big'uns this year.
Thanks my friend appreciate your support in m building a new project and it will be up soon video is pretty much done but the editing is soooo hard !!!! Hope to get it up very soon
I'll tell you right now when you said there's three reasons why you put underglow light on that thing. Yeah, there's three reasons. It looks cool, I want people to see me and see how cool it is, and the last and most important reason is cuz it looks cool and it's my s*** and I can do whatever I want with my s***. And those are the reasons why I'm looking at this video and going to be doing the same thing to mine 😂
Brilliant! Thanks for taking the time to show us your well thought out rig. Love it.
You’re welcome thank you !
I saw a Bass Pro Pedal Prowler on my FB marketplace and wondered if I could make it into a fishing boat. I did a search on RUclips and found your video. Love it. I just might do one. It's big enough for my wife and I. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching enjoy the build
My nieghbors actually have 2 of these and 2 trolling motors layin out behind there shed and I do odds and ends for them and been thinkin it'd make a great single person fishin boat for the lake. I googled * peddal boat turned into fishing boat and your video popped up ! Awsome job by the way and thanks for ideas and inspiration!
That is a Fantastic build Mate. You have just convinced me to go and buy one of these pedal boats and start my/your mod. Thanks. These are just a bit hard to come by at the right price here in Aus. but I will keep shopping.
Thank you so much for this video! I've been thinking about buying a pedal boat and this would make it far more useful.
Your welcome enjoy the build and the use of it
That's freaking awesome. I have seen so many people here, Florida, that sell those for nothing. I can't afford a regular boat so I have been looking at doing what you did. I'm super handy at building, modding, repairing, etc. Thanks for the awesome inspiratation.
Your welcome they are awesome for fishing and super stable
I love it, im a kayak guy but this look a lot more roomy and stable. Well done!
Yea I have a hobie mirage outback also but the paddle
Boat is something else
I have most ofthis alreay. I have a pedal boat, trolling motor, switch panel. Some led strips i can hard wire the green and red on for navigation lights. I think this is my new project.
I was regretting the one my kids and I just bought. But your video has inspired me with a new mind to go out and wander. I will do that transformation. thanks my friend. I live in Texas near many lakes.
Enjoy it it’s fun to do and then enjoy it pretty cool
Dude I like how you put the Walmart athletic brand right underneath the GPS😂 Man you are a character
That was so sweet and peaceful! Thanks!
Dude this is awesome. I’m about to buy one and I love your ideas. Thanks for this. Really appreciate it.
Your welcome my friend
This is so awesome! Definitely winner of most decked or pedal boat. You've got more in accessories than what you paid for the boat lol. I'm getting a used one this weekend, and would love to do to it, what you've done to yours, i know it's going to take me much longer because of the money, but i know it'll be worth it in the end.
Enjoy it part of the fun is building it
Great work tanks for sharing 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thanks for watching
Absolutely LOVE THIS BUILD!!!! Did your add on rod holders come from Walmart also and the cool access holes or are those a specialty item from Amazon?? You said you’ve got an adapter for your small battery under your seat to charge it without removing it, what is it please and what brand charger do you use on your 50 amp hr battery… I’m selling my Jon boat and cause my husband won’t let me take it out by myself, but I want to do what you’ve done here with my paddle…I’ll send you a pic when I’m done😎 Thanks for the inspiration!!
Yes the rod holders are Walmart and the adapter is just a two pin plug that you can easily use the charger and the battery came with a ionic special charger thanks for watching and I can’t wait to see your build
Where did you run the wires for the LED lights? Also is that the transducer for the fish finder on the hull on the left at min 4:27 of the video?
Where did you get that plastic ports with the red bags??? I love those. Clever compartment for holding stuff. Thanks!
Amazon
Is there specific words to search for to find them easier?
Access storage port boat
Anndason 2 PCS 6'' Black Deck... www.amazon.com/dp/B07SLYF2K4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
OMG !! Yes!!! Is there a parts list or and a build video?
Hey John! Just discovered your channel in my feed. Cool ideas on the pimped out paddle! I believe you should keep the 2-stroke on as a safe backup. Maybe create another access port for the mount to beef it up? Also, is there any way to route the exhaust below the water line? I would think that would quiet it way down if you have to use it. Cool idea though! Looks like fun!
Thanks I didn’t think about that good ideas
Great job.
From Miami Florida
Good day. 👍
Thank you so much
The most decked out peddel boat I have ever seen. Very cool bro. All I want to do is mount a trolling motor on mine 😆
Thanks buddy , that’s really easy if your not installing it into the boat
Hope you do more on water videos ❤
I will be
Dude your idea with that trolling motor is spot on. My buddy's giving me his cuz his grandkids don't come down to use it and when they do it's winter time so the things touch the water twice. Same one you got and I figured I'd turn it into a little fishing dinghy. I seen other setups but I like yours because you ain't got that big arm right in the way. So you can fish off the back or if you on a big fish. Somebody could sit up front and direct the boat towards the fish while you fighting it. With that big control arm coming up right down the center. You can't do that. I'm just curious. How's that set up holding up? The L bracket bar and hose clamp looks like under way would cause pressure on those spots. I notice if your drive shaft goes out. You don't have the pedal backup. Did you end up upgrading that setup to the motor or has it held up pretty well?
Hey John, great video. I have the same boat, and i want to do my motor the same way. Can you give me more info on the electrical parts you used and how to wire them up, please ?
Buy a minn kota 30 lb trolling motor and variable speed controller from Amazon watch the video again I covered the build step by step thanks for your reply
@@johnfitzgeraldbuchanan i will rewatch it. I don't remember seeing the wiring part.
Very nicely done mate.
Thanks my friend
John what the name of the wet location ports you installed I really like the build you did on this boat?
Access ports for boats on Amazon
Thanks
Really nice job , what trailer are you using.
Haul mark
Love it! Thank you for sharing 😊
Yes ma’am your welcome thanks for watching
Use a piece of aluminum for the transom mount. 1/4" would probably work
I tried several things but no bracing
Great job...I'm going to try and do what you did .Thank you for sharing your idea's.Teddy
No problem I wish I would have videoed the process but it was trail and error for months to get to this and its unbelievable how it turned out thanks for your kind words and support
Drill hole in hull beneath the trolling motor and fill that area with spray foam to give it some stiffness or diamond plate that one side of hull. Just my opinion.
Dude, you are a FRICKING GENIUS!!!!! I saw on Marketplace, someone getting rid of an old paddler for free and it hit me, this would make an awesome bass boat....AND YOU DID IT!!!!!!!!!! I'm actually thinking about getting it, my question...how heavy is it before and after the fact? Can you load it into a truck(several people) or would a trailer work better. Because I live in "lawless California" but they'll ARREST you for not having tags, do you have register it?
I definitely subscribed!!!
Yes they are nice it’s light two people easily lift , trailer is not necessary but easy for one person if you add motor in sc you have to title it , thanks for sharing
Nice job buddy.
Thanks
what size trolling motor and brand where get controller for speed for trolling motor
30 lb thrust minn kota at Wally World speed control is on amazon
I'm about to head down this road, maybe I missed it but what Trolling motor did you use?
Mine Kota 30 lb thrust
What do you mount the transducer at?
Inside the hull you must have skipped through that section
Thanks for the video bud !
Thanks
How do you keep the battery from dying? Gotta charge it up after using it for the day??
Im fixin 1 up and honestly thinkin I could mount a solar panel and charge while fishing !
how did you wire the speed dial for the trolling motor?
It’s simple self explanatory when you get the pwm
I JUST GOT A 5 PPL WATER WHEELER WITH A 800 LBS CAPACITY IM FINNA PIMP ER OUT! 😂❤ Your video inspired me
All day man all day! I got a paddle boat for free gonna do what you did and maybe a few other things!
Cool let me know how it turns out
do have to reg and tag boat with the state IM in FL
Most states if you add a motor you have to register it check with Florida to see
Very nice!
Thanks
Did you keep your pedal system on. Or do away with them. If so how did you seal it up.
Also I have that same boat and I came up with a really good transum idea for a gas engine. It holds my 2.5hp
Took them off and filled with silicone
Yeah I think that’s my next project is taking those out. Only thing sucks is if the motor quits you are stranded lol
True but they turn while using motor and can hit your shins and cause some drag on top speed so
Draw the shape up for the gas motor and have someone print it
Did you have to register the boat since you added the trolling motor? With the battery how long does it take to drain the battery or how long you put on the lake for?
Yes I’m SC you have to register it if you add any motor , it will run approximately 2 hours wide open so if you use it sensible it can last all day it’s very nice setup thanks for your input
@@johnfitzgeraldbuchanan nice what all you needed to get it registered I’m in Texas so I’m pretty sure same thing you took
@@saulsalinas1355 check your state laws and see what they require I just had to ask for a title to add a motor
@@johnfitzgeraldbuchanan where did you get the title from?
@@saulsalinas1355 from sc department of natural resources
Lightweight, easy fishing machine right there!
Yes Sir!!!!
How did you do all the electricity on it and add knobs for the motor man that's crazy
You have to run wires and wire it up and the knobs are what comes with the pwm
@Fishing Fitz what pwm did you use for the speed control?
@@johnfitzgeraldbuchanan and what wires controlled the forward and reverse?
A pwm is used look it up online
@Fishing Fitz how about what colored wires controlled the forward and reverse
Came back to say . I got the boat and the motor 🎉
I have an idea in the event you get caught in the rain 🌧️ you should have shell that folds up and down like when you carrying and baby carrier or stroller
That’s cool , It has a Bimini top that works fine
Where did you get the plates for the rod holders
I don’t understand what plates ?
Where your rods are up front, by the seat, there are blue plates over the mold holding the rods in place.
@@mikekoch9779 that comes with the boat it’s sundolphin rod holders
Sweet rig !
Thanks
Does it float still with all that gear on there?
Oh yea !!!!
@@johnfitzgeraldbuchanan nope turned it into submarine. Lol.
I'm just picking at um little , I'm not mad at ya. 😊.
But really does it float 🛟.
Awl now quit it.
That's a nice set up. I'm thinking of getting that or bass pond prowler. Not sure yet got older Suzuki 2hp outboard. Put on one .
I got nice Suzuki samurai so can't be heavy the thing does good to go 55 60 nothing behind or on top . So can't have heavy jon boat 9 9 HP all the gear. Never be able get past 3rd gear . Lol for real though. Nice jobon it nice video great presentation of paddle boat made into fishing boat. Oh on ur loud motor u can try this get a old flex gas line for natural gas stove have it put on end of muffler easier on one with little pipe nipple on end but then run it in water while moving. If sitting still motor on pull up out water. Just thought 💭.
The guy ask about still float I'm only picking, Being a smart mouth. Shouldn't have but I couldn't resist it was like ole here's ur sign back in the day.
Y'all have great day warm weather on us the season is here let's get on the water and catch some Big'uns this year.
Thanks my friend appreciate your support in m building a new project and it will be up soon video is pretty much done but the editing is soooo hard !!!! Hope to get it up very soon
Awesome job !
Ever thought of rigging a system on the rear from side to side flat to put a little outboard or something in the center motor like you already have ?
Kind of like a jack plate in the center that when motor is down still won't interfere with your troller motor system
Would distribute the weight better
Thanks!
I'll tell you right now when you said there's three reasons why you put underglow light on that thing. Yeah, there's three reasons. It looks cool, I want people to see me and see how cool it is, and the last and most important reason is cuz it looks cool and it's my s*** and I can do whatever I want with my s***.
And those are the reasons why I'm looking at this video and going to be doing the same thing to mine 😂
Lol cool man !!!!
To cool 😂 pretty jealous bet that’s a lot of fun
Yes it is but I unfortunately am gonna have to sell it
Do i have to have a boat license lol
Depends on where you use it ams what state check with your boater place
Regardless good work
thanks
Awesome! I’ve built mine similar, but definitely not like that!
Thanks , I would love to see it
@@johnfitzgeraldbuchanan What is your email??
jipseband@gmail.com
Sweet!
Very very nice
Thanks my friend
That cool as hell
Thanks my friend