A bass boat isn't required for bass fishing, but it is the standard when fishing in tournaments. These boats are usually very high performance and have many bells and whistles on them to compliment the angler.
These boats are very high performance and can be dangerous if driven incorrectly. 250 horsepower on a boat is a serious amount of power. The boats can often hit 80 MPH if driven & trimmed corrrectly.
Bass boats feature an electric trolling motor on the front for fishing quietly. These electric motors are quiet and can chop through grass and vegetation to get to the fish. It is mainly used to position the boat and move along where you're fishing.