07-19-2018, 04:26 AM
I had an '86 bayliner and converted it for general/bass fishing. Similar to your second picture, I removed the back to back seat combination, but retained the base mount because it was solid.
I installed a hinged door or lid on the top of the base. It doubled as good storage area and an elevated platform for bass fishing. I installed the kind of seat bases that accept the pin type seat pedestals. These can be easily installed or removed as needed. Did a similar conversion on the drivers side. Also, removed the open bow seats up front and installed a wood and carpeted floor, a bow mount trolling motor, and another removable seat.
I sold the bayliner a few years back, but it served us well for many Lake Powell bass fishing trips.
Good luck, hope this gives you some ideas to ponder. Any mods you do can be easily carpeted with marine carpet for a nice finished look.
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I installed a hinged door or lid on the top of the base. It doubled as good storage area and an elevated platform for bass fishing. I installed the kind of seat bases that accept the pin type seat pedestals. These can be easily installed or removed as needed. Did a similar conversion on the drivers side. Also, removed the open bow seats up front and installed a wood and carpeted floor, a bow mount trolling motor, and another removable seat.
I sold the bayliner a few years back, but it served us well for many Lake Powell bass fishing trips.
Good luck, hope this gives you some ideas to ponder. Any mods you do can be easily carpeted with marine carpet for a nice finished look.
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