If you dont think bass boats have come a long way, check out this interesting video about a man who purchased and restored one of the first Bassmaster Classic boats ever used in a BASS championship.
Years ago, B.A.S.S. provided identically matched rigs for Classic contenders to use during the tournament and those boats were sold afterwards. (Today, Bassmaster Classic contenders use their own boats.)
The $4,000 Rebel Fastback boat rigged with a 90-HP Mercruiser inboard/outboard was the first Classic Boat offered. Avid, North Carolina bass angler Doyle Hodgin stumbled onto one by accident one day, bought it and restored it. This fascinating video tells the story behind the boat, old classic photos and illustrates the restoration process.
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