Kingfisher Bass Boat(Info needed) Help

[Bass Runner]

Anyone know anything about Kingfisher Bass Boats? A friend of mine is going to give me one and I wonder if it's Worth rebuilding, Is the Company still in bussiness, how sturdy were they (were they built good) and what size motor sugested for a 15'to16'. Were they a heavy boat and how deep the draft?

 

[Spidybot]

Re: Kingfisher Bass Boat(Info needed) Help

If mfg name was 'KINGFISHER MASTER MOLDERS' the last production year was 1993 according to www.nadaguide.com<br /><br />You may even find useful info on specific models on that site.

 

[Bass Runner]

Re: Kingfisher Bass Boat(Info needed) Help

I looked at the nada, but i was wondering if they are a well built boat and how stable they are, this one is going to need a floor and transom but otherwise good shape, wondering if it's worth saving or if the boat are in general junk to begin with. thanks

 

[Bass Runner]

Re: Kingfisher Bass Boat(Info needed) Help

Guess I better pass on the Kingfisher, sounds like nobody has ever owned one or they are real unpopular.

 

[a1cmugs]

Re: Kingfisher Bass Boat(Info needed) Help

Anyone know anything about Kingfisher Bass Boats? A friend of mine is going to give me one and I wonder if it's Worth rebuilding, Is the Company still in bussiness, how sturdy were they (were they built good) and what size motor sugested for a 15'to16'. Were they a heavy boat and how deep the draft?

I have a KingFisher 16' with Johnson 90HP, Its a really nice boat and runs about 60Mph. I like the design of the upper bow. When it breaks water it pushes it away from the boat..

I am looking for a operators manual, Even a copy would be great.. Would like to know about all the switched on the Bow and Drivers panel..

Thanks
A1CMUGS

 

[hoss1324]

Re: Kingfisher Bass Boat(Info needed) Help

My dad gave me his 1992 19.5 with a 200 GT johnson, I have used it alot and here's the break down,

Pro: Rides the big waves much better than the newer boats (i've fished big wave tourney's like 4-5 foot, and beat the compition to the calm water with big leads) and no real custom parts so replacing stuff with generic brands make it more affordable.

Con: Wood composite (which will shorten it's life), heavy (in a comprable boat with that engine I would be pushing past 70, I can only get up to 65), Storage is almost a joke compared to new boats, Deep hull, has about 3-5 inches deeper draft depending on fuel, fuel tanks are in back and not under the benches like most new boats so it screws with your weight distribution.

For a starting boat I would Highly recommend it because it's the fat girl at the party that knows what she's doing, but she's still a fat chick. If your going for money tourney's get something better on gas and towing like a 17-18 ft.

 

[JARED T]

Re: Kingfisher Bass Boat(Info needed) Help

here is a few pics of mine i just got its 15-1/2 feet long and i have a 40 ho johnson on it havent put it in the water yet in about a week i will....http://forums.iboats.com/picture.php?albumid=122&pictureid=769