Academy Sports Mini Bass Boat Review | Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 Mod V Jon Boat

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You shouldn't make any boat purchase in haste. I hope this video helps anyone who has seen this boat offered on Academy to decide if its the right purchase for them. I hope it has answered any and all questions you might have regarding the boat. I'm really happy with this boat for what I intend to do with it and I highly recommend this one if you are in the market for something small, affordable, and versatile. It has very basic options, and that is all one might need to go fishing, hunting, etc. What also makes this boat a great choices is it is a blank canvas to modify and make it work best for your own purposes. All I can say about my new boat is some big Florida exotic freshwater species are going to be landed in it, and I can't wait!
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@sirwilliam7988 3 года назад

That my friend is how a Real review should be. Awesome. I love the boat. Glad you posted the price. Takes all the guess work out of it. Can’t wait to see how you rig it out. Congratulations on your new boat.

@FloBass 3 года назад

Thanks for the compliments!

@refsa01 3 года назад

I am very happy for you. I can see that fishing is in your blood. I wish you the best life has to offer and a successful fishing guide experience. If you're in rock port, TX i will see you on the water...

@Dragon-bl3gi 2 года назад

Absolutely fantastic video. Thank you so much for sharing. Great filming.

@1985Foo 3 года назад

Great video. I was also looking at this boat. I saw that series academy put out. Looks like a perfect boat. Looking forward to seeing how you fair with yours.

@WJ6FRadio 3 года назад

Killer video and review! I wish I had an Academy Sports near me! Hope you have great success with the guide business! Subscribed!

@FloBass 3 года назад

Appreciated!

@tgttravels3257 3 года назад

Man this channel is fire, boat is sick ! I just got a 2005 alumacraft with a 79 Johnson 9.9 ,runs like a champ!

@FloBass 3 года назад

Thanks!

@jasondevers 3 года назад

Just subscribed because I was looking at this boat and watched that series and felt the same way. Looking forward to chatting you fix it up for fishing.

@FloBass 3 года назад

Awesome! It’s definitely a really nice boat for what it is.

@xxxxxxx3760 3 года назад

How much are they

@DeltaRogueFishing 3 года назад

Nice boat! Happy fishing! 🎣

@FloBass 3 года назад

Thanks!

@fredbrown1971 3 года назад

Great video bro I’m really inspired by this boat I’m thinking about getting one thanks for the great details!!

@FloBass 3 года назад

👍🏻 it’s pretty sweet. I’ve been really happy with it.

@joelervcolon 3 года назад

Great vid. Subscribed. Been Looking at similar to pull with my GTI also. So this was an awesome vid for me..

@Ryry-zq4xi 3 года назад

Congrats on the boat! looks sick

@FloBass 3 года назад

Thanks, Ryan.

@thesonorandesertangler 3 года назад

Congratulations bro! Very nice boat!!

@Fishermanyu 2 года назад

Great video on the detailed process. Solid setup for lake ida and soflo canals systems. You got me thinking…🤔.

@FloBass 2 года назад

You're right. It's been a great boat for these waterways. I'm looking into a new boat that can do better on the flats, so she'll be put up for sale soon.

@fredlydog4092 3 года назад

Good to go. 😝 Thorough job!

@waynepriest6403 2 года назад

Great job. Looking at the same boat, answers my questions abt space and features. Thank you

@johnwheeler5916 3 года назад

Great video! I’m now considering this boat or a grizzly tracker!

@robertxrz2486 3 года назад

Thank you, great video!

@FishnMusician 3 года назад

I have a Alum 1542, it's a riveted version but it's all good after 10 years. Honda 15BFD Electric start. Had one loose rivet, which was an easy fix. Wish it was a little wider, but it was only 999.

@outdoe101 2 года назад

Had the same boat about 3 years now I absolutely love it Mods Power pole micro Minn kota edge 45 (tiller) Industrial rugs on floor Garmin Fish Finder Millennium Marine seats 1991 Evenrude 30Hp (painted black) She gets up to 33mph with just me And a couple more small items like a umbrella mounted on the seat post made from pvc

@FloBass 2 года назад

It’s been great for me too!

@84chevyguy1 11 месяцев назад

Dang, I figured a 30 would push it faster than that. I run 28 in mine with with a 01 Mercury 20 and 2 people

@84chevyguy1 11 месяцев назад

Dang, I figured a 30 would push it faster than that. I run 28 in mine with with a 01 Mercury 20 and 2 people

@rod.jordan 3 года назад

Great review... Thank You!

@FloBass 3 года назад

Thanks! I hope it helped!

@jaxsonkey6541 3 года назад

I have a 14 52 with a 15 Yamaha I love it it works perfect for me

@FloBass 3 года назад

The wide jon boats are awesome

@gonzalomanriquezjr864 3 года назад

Were those monk parakeet that almost met their demise with the drone? I like that boat. I have 2 kayaks, one set up for fishing and crabbing and one for duck hunting. I was thinking about selling both and just going with a job boat.

@wmkess 3 года назад

Have you ran it with a full bait tank yet? If so how did it perform? Also, if you get a chance I’d be interested in a video on your tank. Been looking at the same one but on the fence between it and another one.

@YakMotley 3 года назад

Great looking boat!

@FloBass 3 года назад

Thanks, Jack!

@williambudai4635 3 года назад

@@FloBass a

@twistedkane0721 3 года назад

nice vid man

@NelsonCobb 3 года назад

Awesome boat!

@woodduck7318 3 года назад

Awesome vid happy late July 4th

@FloBass 3 года назад

Thanks!

@rhallman1000 3 года назад

Great video. I have searched high and low (5 states). Unfortunately I do not see any store that carries them.

@FloBass 3 года назад

I had to wait a while to find one. What I did was I signed up for an email notification with every store I was willing to travel to. So once the store received stock, it sent me an email and I bought it right away.

@travelinman482 Год назад

@@FloBass Sell your overpriced, Hardly American (Harley-Davidson), German Mercedes, and buy yourself a much better aluminum boat.

@DrewVerdin 3 года назад

Cabelas and bass pro have a 1548 and a 1654 grizzly T sportman. Pretty decent pricing for a complete rig. All pre wired with switches. 15' with the 25 merc efi and trailer was around 13.5 k tax title out the door and 16' was around 15k. I have the 1548 and i really like it so far. I think if i would buy this academy boat it would be to put a surface drive mud motor on it and used for only duck hunting and shallow water fishing. Imo

@Harleywindtherapy 2 года назад

I'm in my 2nd week now waiting for my Academy jon boat trailer. They said 2-4 weeks...so I'm hopeful. This boat does NOT exist around me or on their website...but it does seem like a great boat for heavy duty fishing. I like how the inside is "finished" with a flat floor and the walls, boxes, etc. I don't NEED a new job boat right now...but I saved this video...it seems like this might be a great boat Subbed to see if you posted more vids fishing out of it. 👊

@FloBass 2 года назад

When aluminum prices come back down to where they were before November of 2020, we should see this model pop back up again. Right now Alumacraft cant manufacture it at an affordable price point due to the high cost of aluminum, and importing it.

@Harleywindtherapy 2 года назад

@@FloBass thanks, yes that's a great idea and something to be hopeful for. Certainly we are all ready to get on with our lives and past all this! I did watch several more of your vids overnight...you look like the boat has worked well for you and your guiding. You certainly live in a great area for fishing! Tight lines and miles of smiles.

@williamkelly3206 2 года назад

How much was it

@imheat0697 Год назад

I love the video and have been looking for a good boat but I wanted to look into it further where can I find this boat I don’t see it on academy’s website

@billycarter1911 3 года назад

You can't go wrong with that set up.

@wmkess 3 года назад

How many hours do you have on the motor now? Are you experiencing any excessive vibration in the tiller handle?

@Sam_Smith_Trump 3 года назад

This channel is to underrated

@edvc520 3 года назад

Is the rub rail aftermarket? It doesn't look like they come standard on alumacraft's website if so, do you know what brand and which kind is the rub rail? Thanks

@jasm4743 3 года назад

Considering its a tiller I see alot of weight in the back with that set up. I have pretty much the same boat with a 20/25 2 stroke Mercury on it and have my battery weight up front. I like the rubrail.

@jessieerikacoon1673 2 года назад

Great boat and that location where you test your brand new boat, I believe I know where it is. My sister lived near that area. Big snooks swim around there.

@FloBass 2 года назад

They’re definitely in there. Same for tarpon. Very elusive.

@jessieerikacoon1673 2 года назад

@@FloBass Yes that one too.

@raylee5359 3 года назад

Since Ive watched your video 2wks ago Ive been trying to purchase one. None of the Academy Sports have them. Any suggestions?

@randiesel511 3 года назад

Nice boat. Ever considered putting those foam patting (seadek) materials on the boat?

@FloBass 3 года назад

Yes I've already considered it

@cruisingjon2655 3 года назад

Check mine out definitely worth it!

@daniellavoie8379 3 года назад

Good review. Does it have a particular rail system built-in the gunnels? I subscribed to your channel and looking forward to your next video. Cheers!

@FloBass 3 года назад

It does not have the alumatrac rail system. It looks like it does, but it’s different in this boat and there are no accessories that work with it.

@BFFG-bigfoot-research 3 года назад

Freaking awesome bro.

@FloBass 3 года назад

Thanks Richard! I’m really happy with it.

@raptor686-01 Год назад

I have the same boat and am currently finally modding mine lookin at ideas what mods have you done to yours so far? I have a 2018 with a 2020 Evinrude E-Tec 25 HP

@stevebost8048 2 года назад

I have hunted for this boat at my local Academy Sports and ones near me in other counties it says it's not available in store or online

@austinhill8641 3 года назад

I just purchased a KBE 1250-46 Karavan Trailer that says the max width for the boat I can put on it is 47”, I know this is a lot bigger but would that trailer work?

@refsa01 Год назад

Nice boat , let's make memories

@cjcabalse4022 3 года назад

Hi! I just wanna ask if does this boat will be okay to use in saltwater fishing?

@leaveorlibertyfishing7670 3 года назад

I love my tin rig so much it does everything I want and goes everywhere I want and it just works so well which makes it hard to justify selling it and spending all that money on a bass boat.

@FloBass 3 года назад

There's a lot of bass boats you can purchase for the same amount as that Marshrunner. Just depends on where your passions take you on the water. Your boat is pretty bad ass though.

@leaveorlibertyfishing7670 3 года назад

@@FloBass I appreciate it man 16 grand doesn’t get you a whole lot of bass boat these days unfortunately unless your willing to buy one in that range and hopefully not dump a bunch more into it.

@vulpixgrant 3 года назад

This thing put's my Alumacraft 1236 look like an oversized Canoe lol. Very cool boat even right out of the Factory, I'm surprised more 'standard' Jon Boat's don't take on this style of setup. The seats are a pain in the butt to step over for sure even in my little 12' boat.

@FloBass 3 года назад

Yeah but your boat is more portable. This thing weighs twice as much. My boats flat floor is made more for hauling in gear. Like what you’d need for duck hunting. But it does make a sweet fishing boat.

@vulpixgrant 3 года назад

@@FloBass Boat, trailer, and 6hp Outboard fit inside of my large shed out back away from the elements and prying eyes. That's what was my ultimate decision maker! Open the door and away I go.

@Bassin_withaustin 2 года назад

Gonna get one soon

@josht3891 3 года назад

I wish they still had this boat

@FloBass 3 года назад

Everyone is sold out. They'll be back eventually. Just gotta sign up for the notifications on their website and be patient.

@caden9466 3 года назад

You should post a video of you using it on the water

@coolftp 3 года назад

For larger water, you should install a splash guard around the engine. I think it's a necessity with a short shaft and with such a weight of boat.

@cr8244 3 года назад

Do you ever use your fully decked out yak and if so, how is it going?

@FloBass 3 года назад

Yeah, I fish out of it all the time. Its holding up really well. I drag it all over the place so it definitely doesn't look as nice as it did, but it was made to take a lickin for us to keep on fishin.

@keithsiegel5769 3 года назад

I would drill holes in the end of the big locker to fit rods in.

@FloBass 3 года назад

I thought about that. Might do it, but I'm looking into another option so I can keep other things in the box.

@clintfulbright1596 3 года назад

@@FloBass Do it on the side, use pvc pipe to guide to the front.

@tedondrish9204 2 года назад

Thanks for the boat review, I was also interested in this boat when seeing that series, so glad you really did review it. Do you think it's possible to turn that gun storage area into a rod locker by drilling out one side or the other to make room for a few longer rods, seeing that there isn't really any other hidden storage areas....what do you think, anticipate any problems doing that? Thanks

@FloBass 2 года назад

You can definitely convert it. You can get rod tubes from TH Marine, or just use PVC and mold it using heat. Theres foam under the front deck, so that will need to be carved out when you make your holes inside the locker. But shouldn't cause any issues.

@javierperez2168 3 года назад

How wide are trailer wheels from outside to outside?

@baot.5770 3 года назад

Nice boat...What motor did you have? Thanks.

@FloBass 3 года назад

Yamaha F25

@KevinP32270 3 года назад

THANKS.

@chuckrussell419 3 года назад

I love everything about Academy

@FloBass 3 года назад

This was honestly my first time at academy. It was pretty cool, minus all of the social separation stuff. There aren’t many retailers in their space where you can walk out with a boat and trailer.

@RealCptHammonds 3 года назад

Academy has a long anti 2A history.

@FloBass 3 года назад

Really? Any articles available to read?

@austinhill8641 3 года назад

I love the content you provide and I loved that series so I’m so glad you did a review on this. I have a KBE-1250-46-BT trailer, would the width of this boat or the 1650 AW series be too big for that? It says the max width would be 47” for a boat, and when I called my dealer they said as long as I raise the bunks it should be alright.

@FloBass 3 года назад

I appreciate the kind words. I don’t know if that trailer would work. You have to measure and determine yourself if you think you can pull it off. Check alumacrafts website for all the dimensions of the boat and make sure the bunks can be adjusted for it and the beams will sit inside the fenders. Also make sure your trailer is rated for the weight.

@austinhill8641 3 года назад

@@FloBass thank you! I appreciate your feedback haha I will have to check the site more and figure out if it would be suitable and work. I look forward to more fishing content from you!

@user-yr2ew7ik8d 8 месяцев назад

Which academy you got it from? I can’t find it online.

@jonathancrosswhite963 3 года назад

Looking forward to a new video.

@33431 Год назад

How much does this boat cost and where can I get one? Academy Sports in FL does not have them in stock

@andressantiago5637 Год назад

I looked for this boat in the academy website didn't find it. So where did you get the boat.

@StanGore-mk8ow Месяц назад

where can i buy that exact one?? im in Texas --thanks!!

@_______scottd 3 года назад

did you just clamp the motor to these boats or did you bolt them to the transom? im afraid of the motor falling off of mine lol

@FloBass 3 года назад

Just clamped. I have it on an electric trim plate now which is bolted to the transom, but the motor is still just clamped to the trim plate. It doesn’t move at all

@lucaspayne6593 3 года назад

Cool boat bro. I ended up buying the new 2020 yammie f25 I watched your vids they helped me make my choice. Ended up in the same boat tho lol the yammie surprised me on my 14ft antique clipper. Do I get a discount on a peacock trip lmao. Thanks bro

@FloBass 3 года назад

Good choice of motor! Did you get one with electric start? I regret not getting it, but I bought the kit from yamaha to add it.

@lucaspayne6593 3 года назад

Hey thanks for the reply. Yea I went electric start but not by choice. I went to a local dealer an they told me it would be 3 months to get a f25 so I called every dealer within 500 miles an found one about 50 miles away an it wasn't suppose to be electric start but when I got there it was a electric start model so it all worked out for me it was kinda crazy.

@GoffreyBremmer 18 дней назад

Nice boat, how much did it cost

@aaronberndt1644 3 года назад

That's a really nice boat. But I'm in particular to that company because I work for alumacraft

@OMFGudness 3 года назад

What motor did you put on it?

@jasonbrinson20091983 3 года назад

I can not find this at any academy in North Carolina???????

@DavidBrown-vc5ck 2 года назад

Great video and super appreciative! Any idea where I can find this boat to purchase? I'm unable to find it on academy's website or anywhere else?

@FloBass 2 года назад

It hasn't been available for a while. A lot of different rumors floating around.

@DavidBrown-vc5ck 2 года назад

@@FloBass thanks for the info! Hopefully it will resurface again soon.

@nvrsaynvr98 2 года назад

What do you reccomend for a front mounted trolling motor?

@FloBass 2 года назад

I use a Minn Kota riptide powerdrive

@dirtysouthoutdoor2662 3 года назад

Did you have to order the boat and go pick it up or was it in stock every state around me is out

@FloBass 3 года назад

I had to wait until a store close to me showed it was in stock online, then I bought it on the website and picked it up a few days later.

@ethanstorey3485 7 месяцев назад

I guess academy doesn’t sell this boat anymore I’ve been looking can’t find it

@jimbeck8417 Год назад

Nice boat only thing missing is a livewell.

@joeyjoe8892 3 года назад

I got a bass tracker 2013 14 48 I love it so much but I'm always having problems with it!!! If you hit a rock or something and you pierc it and wind up with a leak that's it you can't find nobody that wants to fix them I found one guy that fixed it once before and then I wound up with two more small little leaks and now I got to get that fixed I'm in Florida as well do you happen to know anybody??? Who does good TIG welding??? Mine is also an all weld or do you have any idea how much it would cost to get a new one like that without the motor or trailer mine's a little bit different than yours I could stand on the front with your nap like those it's like a platform and under that is like a holding cell put your life jacket and stuff with a little hole I don't have a trolling motor mount that came with the boat Factory it's a 2013 Bass Tracker grizzly14 48

@ctdvargas 3 года назад

my guy you need to use punctuation otherwise it seems like a manic person trying to write a paragraph without any commas apostrophes or periods lol. Do you see how crazy that sentence reads?

@lajackabill 3 года назад

Hey dude I love Yamaha

@txrcnoob 3 года назад

I watched the same series. I want to get that boat as well but it's not gonna happen this year. Congratulations on the upgrade.

@FloBass 3 года назад

Get it when you're ready. You'll be happy with it.

@txrcnoob 3 года назад

@@FloBass I should also say thanks for going through the boat. They never (especially now) have them at the stores to look through them.

@fishingwithjt1666 3 года назад

can you possibly give me a direct link to this boat? i looked it up on academy’s website and i can’t find this exact boat

@FloBass 3 года назад

Links in the description 👍🏻

@Colonel1Bravo 3 года назад

Nice, Academy should send you a check or another free boat

@FloBass 3 года назад

lol it would be nice!

@natemckinley68 Год назад

am I able to find the Academy sports videos on the website?

@FloBass Год назад

I don't think so. When I watched them, it was on their facebook.

@johndoeglogloku5333 3 года назад

Man I’m tryna get one but there are none in Texas at all :(

@dingo3190 3 года назад

The closest one I found to dallas was in bastrop.

@cesarqba 3 года назад

a question with that kind of boat can you use it on the beach too?

@FloBass 3 года назад

I wouldn’t recommend it. It is not comfortable in rough water.

@G_The_Fishing_Reel_Tor 3 года назад

Eric what happened with the bonafide???

@FloBass 3 года назад

Still got her.

@raptor686-01 3 года назад

I have a 2018 how are you liking yours so far?

@FloBass 3 года назад

It's been great! Obviously I wish the boat was bigger and had a larger motor, but it's what I can afford and tow with my volkswagen right now. Still very happy with it. I'm installing seadek so its a little more comfortable and the floor doesn't get so hot in the Florida sun.

@lancejenkins4910 2 года назад

Hey im a subscriber and i have the boat as well and i got rid of the plate with the specs on it could you possibly take a picture for me id really appreciate it Academy is not showing it anymore i think it’s discontinued

@FloBass 2 года назад

Hey Lance. I took a shot of it at 9:38 in the video. You should be able to pause the video and take a screenshot. It came out pretty clear.

@houstone713blastin 2 года назад

What is the paint code for this boat? I have the same one and want to paint some things to match the boat but dont know the exact color/ paint code.

@FloBass 2 года назад

Honestly I have no idea. Didn't mention it in the owners manual or on the tags in the boat. I'm sure Alumacraft can answer that question.

@TheDjtrexxx Год назад

where do you purchase this boat?

@JoseRuiz-oh3ez 2 года назад

In which Academy did you buy it? I look for it online and I can't find it ...

@FloBass 2 года назад

Alumacraft discontinued them for the time being due to the prices of Aluminum skyrocketing. They can't produce this boat and keep it at an affordable price point.

@rooster-zg4oo 2 года назад

What do you think that thing drafts? 5-6 inches?

@FloBass 2 года назад

I’ve floated through 8” with just me in the boat

@bates.k.r. 2 года назад

They hard to find I’ve been looking for one for over two years

@BoandBeceadventures 2 года назад

Good job on your part The link is just generic academy link but that boat ain’t nowhere on it……should have watched till the end thanks

@gravis00 3 года назад

Would this be okay for inshore saltwater?

@FloBass 3 года назад

Absolutely! I’m planning on doing some inshore videos really soon in it.

@cameronphipps1395 3 года назад

I’ve been looking at these online for like two years and I can’t get them in my area what location did you go to to get yours

@FloBass 3 года назад

Kissimmee, Fl

@cameronphipps1395 3 года назад

@@FloBass thanks man looks like I’ll have to make a drive down

@DudeWithAnAccent 2 года назад

Do they still make this boat? I can’t find it on the Academy website

@FloBass 2 года назад

There's a strange correlation between the raw material costs skyrocketing and the date, January 20th, 2021. Not sure what changed there... Anyway, Alumacraft can't obtain aluminum at a price to manufacture this boat and sell it at the price point it belongs. If they were to do it now, you'd be looking at $6000 just for the hull a you see me purchase it in this video. No trailer, no motor, just a 6K floating bathtub.

@CorySweatt 3 года назад

I want one of these boats so bad for a duck boat build but can't find one anywhere in south Florida.

@FloBass 3 года назад

I live in Broward County and had to drive to the Academy in Kissimmee to pick it up. When they get a boat in stock they also have a trailer for it, so you could potentially just drive up, hook up the boat/trailer, and drive back. I left at 6am and was back by 1pm after it was all said and done.

@CorySweatt 3 года назад

@@FloBass I'm in Okeechobee so I have a few options within two hours. Just have to find one in stock. Called around and nothing in the warehouse. But I'm holding out hope. Enjoyed your video on it. That's what sold me on it.

@FloBass 3 года назад

Glad it helped. Once I knew this was the boat I’d be getting it was out of stock in Kissimmee, but only took 2 weeks for inventory to show they came back in stock. It shouldn’t take long. Just check a few times a week.

@abrahanramirez8129 3 года назад

Hi, new subscriber here. Do you know what’s the lowest hp motor you can get for this Jon boat? I’m not looking to go super fast just need it to get me from one place to another without breaking the bank. Would a 6hp outboard be fine?

@ianwagner8139 3 года назад

6hp wont plane 9.9will

@FloBass 3 года назад

You could fit a 6hp no problem. Definitely wouldn't go very fast at all, but if thats not what you're wanting then it would work. This boat is a little expensive to put a small motor on it and putt around. You might want to consider a standard jon boat for that and save a little money. But this boat is more comfortable than a small jon boat so... Just depends on what matters most to you.