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   [DIY Project](/articles/diy-project)# I Saved A Tournament Fishing Boat!

 Oct 25, 2026

 

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  ### VIDEO COURTESY OF [BORN AGAIN BOATING](https://www.bornagainboating.com/)

  

 

 

 

 

**From a moldy, mud-stuck relic to a glossy 50 MPH bass machine—watch this epic full-restoration transformation.**

When a neglected 1993 Ranger 390V bass boat was pulled out of the mud for just two grand, it looked like a total lost cause. Between a non-idling Evinrude motor, rotted wiring, squishy floorboards, and unexpected furry squatters, bringing this forgotten tournament rig back to life was no easy task. But with heavy wet sanding, electrical rewiring, fiberglass repairs, and new electronics, the ultimate transformation takes shape. Will this vintage speed demon actually hit 50 MPH on the lake, or will hidden engine gremlins ruin the maiden voyage?