I was a truck driver. Came in off the road. Wanted to relax. Backed my pick up into the back yard to hook up the boat. It was gone.Wife sold it. Said it sits for a month at a time. Told her So do you! Got rid of the wife and got a new boat.! Living happily ever after !!!
WOW Great Comment. It's almost worth tearing in all apart and doing it again😂 Seriously I do appreciate the comment and also thanks for watching my Video. Hope ya come back again sometime👊
Hey Thanks for the comment. Man I tell ya I wanted to do something and the more I looked the more I noticed Wood being Sawed. I thought it may be a gamble but I would attempt to post this and see how it goes. Wow all the support has been amazing and the comments are never ending. Hope ya come back and catch another Video👊
Man this is probably the best video on converted Jon boats on RUclips, I’ve been trying to get ideas on how to convert my Jon boat and this is perfect thanks
Hey Dylan it's funny cause I see your last comment first then your first. This comment is freaking AWESOME and made he other one look bad😂 Kidding... Man thanks Sooooo much I truly appreciate them both. Be safe my friend👊
Hey Randy. Thanks so much for the Comment. Easy to say Awesome comment. I truly enjoyed building now if I can just get it in the Water😂 Hope to hear from ya again...
Hey William Thanks for watching and I do hope your build turns out to be GREAT for you. Tell the WIFE AKA BOSS LADY to go easy on ya...And Kudos to her if she does...
You did an amazing job on this boat! My 15 year old son came across your video last summer and we decided to use it as a guide our conversion. So far we have painted the boat and completed the front and middle decks. We will keep you posted on our progress. We hope to launch by end of June. Thanks again for sharing!
You did a fantastic job on your boat I’m doing one now 14 foot Jon boat it’s a lot of work but I love doing stuff like that I really enjoy your channel I’m from Louisiana I get a lot of good ideas from you tube videos
You did a great job on the modification, I did snatch a few ideas. Like you a watched a bunch of videos and tried to gleam from the best ideas. Thank you for the video..tight lines my friend.
Hello Mr Gary Mulgrew. Thanks for the GREAT comment. If you are building 1 for yourself I hope it goes smooth for you. I have always tried to study a bit before diving into something....Now but not as a Child haha. Hope you come around and watch another one of my videos. Be safe and Enjoy life😀
You know Michael, I have yet to fish from this boat. It is kinda sad to think I have a great JonBoat and yet I have not used it. But when you make YT videos it's never easy to make a video that gets everyone's attention. I try my best to mix things up BUT I will do my best to make my next video from this JonBoat ...Thanks so much for the comment and keep checking back for that video😀
Very much enjoyed your video " DIY Jon Boat to Bass Boat Conversion". Great information and appreciate you sharing the info with the fishing community. I am a recent retiree and live in a retirement community that has several lakes that are limited to boat size and less than 10 HP gasoline motor. Although, I know I will never compete with the professionals, this type fishing is something I can do and enjoy for many years. Keep up the good broadcasting, we appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. I have every confidence that you will indeed make your goal of 1,000 happy subscribers very soon. Good luck and good fishing!
Hello R Farrow, Thank you very much for the time you took for the comment. I am glad you enjoyed this video but even more I am glad you are living in a community where you can enjoy the opportunity to do some fishing. You know I must say there is some value to reading your comment. I hope life is good to you my friend and may you be blessed.
I had to run and find my Wife just to show her the comment lol. I think she is throwing me out. I'll just climb in a Window😂 But Hey Ticky the best comment to date👊 Thanks for watching.
Hey Jonathan and I appreciate the comment no doubt. Man the Dorado is SWEET. I almost bought one but I was hung up on the 13.5 like Love at first sight😂 Thanks for the Jon Boat comment as well. I loved the build and the end product was perfect for me. Hope ya come back and watch another sometime and be Safe👊
Hey Dick Felten. Man that's Awesome. Ya know I think a smaller JB converted would be even better. Now I don't know how stable but ya just have to be smart in the build. I am curious as to how this will turn out for ya. But I hope it's Sweetest. Thanks for watching and the comment👊
Awesome video! I have been wanting to do a Jon Boat - Bass Boat Conversion for a while. I have watched many videos and done a lot of research and this might be the nicest boat I have seen!
Hey Zac thanks so much for the great comment. Just like you I took my time and did my homework. I can truly say I am glad I did. I hope that ya was able to take something away from this video to use for your build and if so then Awesome... I hope ya come back again for another video in the future. Oh btw as bad as I have to say it I have failed to do a on the water video review and some fishing from this JB but it's on the way soon. Thanks again Zac and be safe👊
Hey Charles Hill, I appreciate ya watching this Video for sure. I tell ya a fever to convert a Jon Boat is a High Fever😂 But glad to hear it. Good luck getting the cure completed for your fever and thanks for the comment.
You did an amazing job. I have been building boats for the last 3 years and have always been around boats and fishing since I was 5. I can relate with you on a lot of this. Built 4 boats already. However be careful because it's addicting and frustrating... A year ago I gave up at one point and found myself at Cabela's dropping 30k on a bass boat... Amen to the wives that let us do these things. We own 5 boats and I want more LOL
Hey Ya David V... Love the comment no doubt. Funny cause my friend has this boat that he got from BassPro in Nashville and I have been in it MORE than that Jon Boat. But I love his fishing Boat it is the one in my other Videos. I want that Boat....But not the Divorce. Thanks so much and hope to hear from ya again.
Hey thanks so much for watching this Vid. I for sure enjoy this little boat and the build turned out great . Awesome comment and good luck on your build.
Great comment and thanks for watching. I'll tell you if you get the time to trick one out than do it. What a fun little boat. Hope ya come back for another video 👊
Hey Josh thanks so much for the Awesome comment. Viewers like yourself that leave that type of comment make doing this fun. Thanks for watching and I hope to hear from you again.
You are a inspiration to every man with a flatbottom boat & a budget! I actully have the exzact same boat.i am currently gutting all the old stuff right now & doing a build like this.thanks.thats a dam good lookin boat.
WOW. What a comment Jay blue😁 I thank you for watching this video and please come back for another. I did a Video similar to answer some different questions and if ya need it then it's there in my collection. Again thanks so much for watching and keep me up to date on the build👊
@@take2fishing hey! I meant it man.cant everybody.including myself afford a new bass boat.plus here in arkansas the places i fish you need a smaller boat to get in & out.yea ill let you know how my build turns out! I cant wait.its almost fishin time.and my wife is actully pretty excited about my build.as she is ready to spend some time on the water with me as well.great video brother.i even showed it to my boss & hes wanting to start a project on his as well.im thinking of putting something on the sides of my boat to increase stability but not sure what im gonna use yet but ill let ya know! Stay safe out there.
I love the video bro great job with the boat I can’t wait to do my johnboat to bass boat I’m also a big kayaker but I’m leaning towards doing one of these builds
Hey Thanks for the Comment for Sure. I was stuck between doing this build and not just because I decided to buy the trailer I might as well say I got the Jon Boat for free. Then after studying it I decided to proceed on doing the build. BTW Your name is in for a chance of winning a prize. Leave a Comment every Video for a Chance to WIN...if you are chosen to Win you then have a Chance at the Year end Grand Prize...Good luck and Thanks for Watching.
Hey Steve Riggs. I appreciate the Comment for sure and thanks so much for watching this Video. I'll be doing a Video soon of Fishing from a Stolen Boat😂😂😂 Again thanks so much👊
Hey sorry for the delay. Thanks so much for the great comment and watching this video. As life has been a challenge for a lot of us I'm back to recording and look forward to doing several videos this year.
Hey Mr Brad Dobbs. Thanks for the comment for sure...When I planned My build I pretty much had my mind made up to place 2 seats at the rear deck. It has been 1 of the better choices I made. Thanks for watching this Video and hope you come back for another .
Hey Harold Fisher your just down the Road from me. I'm actually in Gallatin. There are plenty of them out there just gotta find the guy who wants to part with it. Anyway I appreciate ya watching this Video and also thanks for the Comment👊 Good Luck on your Build.
@@take2fishing You have that right about finding the guy who wants to part with it. (for less than $500) I'm even open to trades for my 2005 polaris Twister Kart.
Beautiful job! Should be proud of your work. Thanks for sharing some great ideas. I have a new 1542 and am torn of how to make it ideal for both fishing and family cruising (20hp makes it scoot, troller helps my son and I pretend to catch fish). Might start with a rear deck like yours and some nice carpeted floor boards in middle and front like your middle section.
HEY Brad and thanks for watching this Video. Man what a great comment to read for sure. I like your Idea about a back deck to start. Once you've completed it you can take the boat out and see how it handles for you. Then think about your next move. But great idea to get what works best for you and family. Thanks for the comment👊
I know this video is 2 years old but man, I am stealing this design 100%. Cleanest conversion I have seen. Also, "20 subs to 1,000" and now you're almost up to 6k! Keep putting out awesome content!
🤣 Believe it or not it still gets tons of views. This JB work out perfect and I still use it today. It stays covered and looks top notch still today👊 Thanks for watching.
Hey Chris sorry for the delay RUclips has delayed comments for some reason. Hey I changed the Motor from a 10hp to a 15 hp Johnson and it is Dark Grey. The Motor is perfect and looks GREAT. Runs faster and shoots out of the hole now. I felt that the Mercury just wasn't doing the job. I will be doing another Video out of this boat soon. Sad to say I have not fished from it yet☹️ But that's about to change. Thanks for the comment and hope ya check back soon for another.
What's up Jimmy Davis and thanks for the comment. Yes I lucked up all the way around for sure. Hey thanks for the comment and for watching this video. Hope ya come back for another sometime👍
Great Job Man,,!!!!🌎🇺🇸🦅💦🍃🐠 reminds me of when my brother & I built one out of a 14’ Sears Gamefisher, back in about 1982.💦 bought the boat from Sears, @ there scratch & dent warehouse,,, a scratched jon boat.. I can work with that...🌎🇺🇸🦅💦💦🌴🏝🐊. Thank’s for sharing such a sweet build,,,!!!! Very Nice... 👍
Hey Robert Sharp, What an Awesome story...Taking a step back in time to simply remember a moment ya accomplished something great like that. Man Sears...Seriously that's Awesome. Robert thanks for watching and sharing that with me and I hope someone else sees this and thinks COOL.
Excellent job on the boat I especially like the double seats in the back. I've got a 14-ft aluminum jon boat that I'm planning on modifying and I like those plastic swivel seats and I like how you raise the the seat level on the back.
Hey David McKinney and thanks for the GREAT comments. Man I hope you get something from this Video to use on your build and if so than AWESOME👊 Again thanks for watching and come back and let me know how your build went.
Hey Jamie and Thanks for the comment. I truly enjoyed building this JB and can't wait to get it out and fish from it for the first time. Sadly I have not done this as of yet. But it's coming😁
Hey John Merritt, Thanks for the Comment and for watching this Video. I truly appreciate the fact ya thought there were some good ideas involved in this build. Hope you come back for another Video👊
Hey So I Hustle. I really appreciate the comment no doubt. The worst part about it is I have yet to make a YT video with me fishing from it🤔 Doesn't make any sence. But hey guess what? It's coming and thanks.
Hey 420you tube life. Thanks so much for Sub N. I am glad ya watched the Video. Come back around sometime and check out another. Be sure to find out how to Win free prizes also.
The results of the build are very good. You should prep and paint that trailer too. You would not only have increased its value, but you would have a really nice looking setup overall.
Man what a great comment. I had thought the same thing. A buddy of mine is going to Powder Coat it this Spring. Can't wait and Thanks so much Edmister for the comment. Hope ya come back around for another video soon😀
😂😂😂 Man I tell ya I have gotten so much slack off Star Foam... But Dang man I was born in TN in 69 been here all my life and just lazy about talking😂 But Seriously thanks a ton for watching and for the comment annnnnd for not letting a sleeping dog lie😂
Hey Jamie Johson. I truly appreciate the comment no doubt. It took a while to build this JB but I took the time to do it right. Again Thanks so much and Please come back for another Video sometime. Truly Take2Fishing👊
For anybody looking to do this I would suggest you get as wide a boat as your budget allows. You see folks doing 14x36 boats and I can tell you from experience those boats are very tippy and wobbly and can be easily considered dangerous when you get those high decks on them. You heard him say himself his boat is very wobbly.
Hey Buddy Wilson. I appreciate ya dropping a comment for sure. I have more than truly gone out of the way to make this perfect to me. With that said I don't believe I would change anything. Thanks for watching and being a part of take2👊
Hey Tom Selberg and thanks for taking the time for the comment. Man I enjoy reading them no doubt. Thanks for watching and hope ya come back again. Be Safe👊
Hey Todd Perry, I appreciate you watching this Video and also leaving a comment. My laptop has taken a Crap so I'm waiting to get it back from the PC Shop. Covid has everything all messed up. Anyway thanks for watching.
Thank you Mrs.Take 2 fishing/aka the Bosslady behind the scenes.😊 Seriously you did such an amazing job of restoring the interior of that boat It looks factory brand new. Making it look so perfect the very first time you've ever done 1 before I really think you should start your own quality custom made boat interior company you would make it big. #cha-ching💰🤑
Really nice looking finished project! I’m curious how much weight all the wood added. I noticed someone asked how much lower it sits in the water. When my father and I converted a 16-foot SeaArk tunnel hull jon boat, we used heavy-gauge aluminum (welded) for the front and rear decks and the floor. And instead of carpet used marine vinyl flooring. Set up was slightly different with a side console for running and just two high-back removable seats for fishing. (one front with trolling motor and one on back deck) But with an older 2-stroke 70 hp motor, could run inshore on a plane with half a crab trap showing. Man I miss that boat!
Hey Cody and thanks for the Comment. I guess I can say it turned out pretty good a people like you make it better. Hope ya come back around sometime for another👊
Hey Pat Thanks so much for the comment. I hope that ya come back to watch another. Doing this Jonboat was a challenge for sure but since he was as cheap as it was I thought why not go all out and make it a nice boat to use fishing. Again thanks for the comment and Happy 2020
Do you have a video on the electrical hook up? Love the boat!!!! I'm doing what you did. But mine is a deep V that my buddy just didn't want anymore and I basically stole it too. Lot's of work to make the trailer road safe, and now it's the boat's turn.
Hey Bee Bob you can email me at Take2Fishing@gmail.com and I'd be more than happy to try to answer your questions. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Hello Harry Ritchie. Hey thanks for the comment and for watching the video. Hope you check back in for the up coming video where I take it out for its first fishing adventure😀
Hey Ky poolhouse. Thanks for the Comment. I did place a Tiller Handle Extension on it and it was Strange...Turning 1 way was fine but turning the other the Extension hit the Seat BAD It is like I needed an offset in the Tiller Handle to work properly I hope this Makes since to ya...You are DEAD ON I did notice without it My Arm fell out of Socket lol.
Hey Skyler Smith that my friend means a lot. I hope I can keep your attention so you don't run off. Thanks for watching, Thanks for the comment, and Thanks for Sub N😀😀😀
Hey James Roberts thanks for the Comment. RUclips was not showing comments on my end so I seen it by Chance. I am sorry for the delay. But HEY Thanks truly for the comment on the build and hope you come back for another Video. Tight lines to ya👊
Hey thanks for the tip. I have a battery there now it's just the narrowness of the beam at the front that creats that wobble and being up so high. I may try your idea and just see what happens. Great idea for sure it will help tuck that beam down a little deeper.
Awesome job I did the same thing to a 14' I bought new . Well I let some one use it ad they left it in the rain with the plug in 😤. Well it filled up with water 💦 about a week later I go check on it and found it outdoors full of water . All that work for nothing 🤔
John that Sux. Thumbs up for leaving the comment but thumbs down on the Outcome. I hate to say it but this someone needs to pay. Now we shall place the never catch a fish over 1lb curse on this person😂 I shall only lift this curse once you have asked me to do so... Be safe my friend👊
just picked up 14 foot flat bottom row boat, love your layout and you have given me some great direction thank you very much and great job. one question ..where are the batteries?
Hey Awesome for you. I actually placed my Battery just behind the first seat under that square cover you see up front. This helped shift some of the weight to the front. Hope this helps and thanks for the great comment and for watching.
About to purchase a 14’ Jon boat and have been looking at several builds and this one is by far my favorite! Would love to have a step by step in detail build log if possible
Hey K Selby, Thank you for your comment for sure. When I built this Jon Boat out I knew there would be a lot of time to finish this project the way I wanted it. I watched a lot of videos to give me ideas but nothing really popped out at me. I didn't want to bore a bunch of people with cutting wood and painting so I got all of the work out of the way and did the video to keep the attention of viewers. I am glad you liked the way it turned out. I added a 15 horse motor to it and ditched the 4.5 I had on it and it flies...Thanks for Watching...
I was a truck driver. Came in off the road. Wanted to relax. Backed my pick up into the back yard to hook up the boat. It was gone.Wife sold it. Said it sits for a month at a time. Told her So do you! Got rid of the wife and got a new boat.! Living happily ever after !!!
OMG....Dude that is took funny. I Dub this the BEST comment of all time.
Thanks Joseph for watching but even more thanks for the made my day comment.
Lol
This is probably the cleanest jon boat conversations i seen. Would of love to see the entire build on this from start to finish
WOW Great Comment. It's almost worth tearing in all apart and doing it again😂
Seriously I do appreciate the comment and also thanks for watching my Video. Hope ya come back again sometime👊
Looks good I like the black
Dear Lord, THANK YOU for not showing us how to cut wood! Perfect video Sir!
Hey Thanks for the comment. Man I tell ya I wanted to do something and the more I looked the more I noticed Wood being Sawed. I thought it may be a gamble but I would attempt to post this and see how it goes. Wow all the support has been amazing and the comments are never ending.
Hope ya come back and catch another Video👊
That is probably the nicest looking jon boat I have ever seen!
Hey Thank You Vincent😀
I took my time to get it to the finished product so that I would be happy.
Man this is probably the best video on converted Jon boats on RUclips, I’ve been trying to get ideas on how to convert my Jon boat and this is perfect thanks
Hey Dylan it's funny cause I see your last comment first then your first. This comment is freaking AWESOME and made he other one look bad😂 Kidding...
Man thanks Sooooo much I truly appreciate them both. Be safe my friend👊
Amazing build! Thanks for sharing this project with us. Made this ole Marine's day!!!
Hey Randy. Thanks so much for the Comment. Easy to say Awesome comment.
I truly enjoyed building now if I can just get it in the Water😂 Hope to hear from ya again...
That boat is incredible, great job...hope my wife puts up with my upgrade Jon boat to Bass boat soon...thanks, Bill
Hey William Thanks for watching and I do hope your build turns out to be GREAT for you. Tell the WIFE AKA BOSS LADY to go easy on ya...And Kudos to her if she does...
I really enjoyed watching how you did your build. It gives me ideas for a layout.
Hey Gilbert,
That's Awesome... I appreciate you watching and hope your build goes GREAT😀
If there is anything I can help you on just ask.
You did an amazing job on this boat! My 15 year old son came across your video last summer and we decided to use it as a guide our conversion. So far we have painted the boat and completed the front and middle decks. We will keep you posted on our progress. We hope to launch by end of June. Thanks again for sharing!
What a great comment. Still have the boat and it's in tip top shape. I appreciate the comment and also thanks for watching this video.
@@take2fishing You bet! Love the boat, great job! Could you send my your email? Just have a couple of questions about some of the parts. Thanks
Great Job brother, best Jon -Bass boat I've seen. I would be proud to show up at any boat ramp with that. It really looks fisher friendly.
Hey Terry I enjoyed reading that comment so well I read it twice. Thanks for an Awesome comment👊 Hope ya come back for another Video sometime.
Im about to do my own build so I've been watching alot of video's amd i have to say this is the nicest I've seen yet. Great job.
You did a fantastic job on your boat I’m doing one now 14 foot Jon boat it’s a lot of work but I love doing stuff like that I really enjoy your channel I’m from Louisiana I get a lot of good ideas from you tube videos
Thanks for the comment Larry. That was definitely a great build, and I am glad you watched my video. Be safe and have fun on your projects.
You did a great job on the modification, I did snatch a few ideas. Like you a watched a bunch of videos and tried to gleam from the best ideas. Thank you for the video..tight lines my friend.
Hello Mr Gary Mulgrew.
Thanks for the GREAT comment. If you are building 1 for yourself I hope it goes smooth for you. I have always tried to study a bit before diving into something....Now but not as a Child haha.
Hope you come around and watch another one of my videos. Be safe and Enjoy life😀
Yep, this is the best jon boat build I have seen. You did everything right.
you did a nice job for a guy that has never done any thing like this before........you did a nice simple clean boat, and not of money...congrats
Looking forward to seeing videos of you fishin in this boat!
You know Michael,
I have yet to fish from this boat. It is kinda sad to think I have a great JonBoat and yet I have not used it. But when you make YT videos it's never easy to make a video that gets everyone's attention. I try my best to mix things up BUT I will do my best to make my next video from this JonBoat ...Thanks so much for the comment and keep checking back for that video😀
Very much enjoyed your video " DIY Jon Boat to Bass Boat Conversion". Great information and appreciate you sharing the info with the fishing community. I am a recent retiree and live in a retirement community that has several lakes that are limited to boat size and less than 10 HP gasoline motor. Although, I know I will never compete with the professionals, this type fishing is something I can do and enjoy for many years. Keep up the good broadcasting, we appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. I have every confidence that you will indeed make your goal of 1,000 happy subscribers very soon. Good luck and good fishing!
Hello R Farrow,
Thank you very much for the time you took for the comment. I am glad you enjoyed this video but even more I am glad you are living in a community where you can enjoy the
opportunity to do some fishing. You know I must say there is some value to reading your comment. I hope life is good to you my friend and may you be blessed.
My wife said, it's the boat or me...
I'm sure gonna miss her...
I had to run and find my Wife just to show her the comment lol. I think she is throwing me out. I'll just climb in a Window😂 But Hey Ticky the best comment to date👊 Thanks for watching.
I like that country song also...!
Brad Paisley the fishing song..!
exactly! screw all that "if your wife allows you" nonsense.
This look great I'm going to try it on my boat first-time build!
Nice narrative and very helpful
Wow! I want to get a job boat for my wife and i , and your set up is exactly the plan I had in mind. Funny I also have a feel free dorado.
Hey Jonathan and I appreciate the comment no doubt. Man the Dorado is SWEET. I almost bought one but I was hung up on the 13.5 like Love at first sight😂 Thanks for the Jon Boat comment as well. I loved the build and the end product was perfect for me. Hope ya come back and watch another sometime and be Safe👊
Really NICE job!! I am planning to do this to my 12 ft model.
Hey Dick Felten.
Man that's Awesome. Ya know I think a smaller JB converted would be even better. Now I don't know how stable but ya just have to be smart in the build. I am curious as to how this will turn out for ya. But I hope it's Sweetest. Thanks for watching and the comment👊
Awesome video! I have been wanting to do a Jon Boat - Bass Boat Conversion for a while. I have watched many videos and done a lot of research and this might be the nicest boat I have seen!
Hey Zac thanks so much for the great comment. Just like you I took my time and did my homework. I can truly say I am glad I did. I hope that ya was able to take something away from this video to use for your build and if so then Awesome... I hope ya come back again for another video in the future. Oh btw as bad as I have to say it I have failed to do a on the water video review and some fishing from this JB but it's on the way soon. Thanks again Zac and be safe👊
Inspirational and awesome! I’ve got the fever for sure...!
Hey Charles Hill,
I appreciate ya watching this Video for sure. I tell ya a fever to convert a Jon Boat is a High Fever😂 But glad to hear it. Good luck getting the cure completed for your fever and thanks for the comment.
You did an amazing job. I have been building boats for the last 3 years and have always been around boats and fishing since I was 5. I can relate with you on a lot of this. Built 4 boats already. However be careful because it's addicting and frustrating... A year ago I gave up at one point and found myself at Cabela's dropping 30k on a bass boat... Amen to the wives that let us do these things. We own 5 boats and I want more LOL
Hey Ya David V...
Love the comment no doubt. Funny cause my friend has this boat that he got from BassPro in Nashville and I have been in it MORE than that Jon Boat. But I love his fishing Boat it is the one in my other Videos. I want that Boat....But not the Divorce. Thanks so much and hope to hear from ya again.
Very nice work. Looks amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Hey Donald and thanks for the comment and for watching. I hope you come back for another sometime.
Your boat idea is the best ...it’s thoughts is perfect👌 ..
Oh yeah!!!Well your comment was freaking Awesome👊 Seriously I appreciate your comment and for watching. People like you make Videos happen.
Wow, thats a nice rig!!! Would love to see that build from start to finish. Can't wait to get mine going here in a few months!!!
Hey thanks so much for watching this Vid. I for sure enjoy this little boat and the build turned out great . Awesome comment and good luck on your build.
Love the rebuilt. Wanting to redo my 16’ Jon boat.
Great comment and thanks for watching.
I'll tell you if you get the time to trick one out than do it. What a fun little boat. Hope ya come back for another video 👊
Nice and clean, good job
I want to build a jon boat but i saw yours and was blown away. Sure is sweet.
Hey Arthur thanks. I never expected to get so many great comments such as yours from this build. But no doubt I appreciate it. Thanks for watching👊
Best looking one so far great job
Hey Josh thanks so much for the Awesome comment. Viewers like yourself that leave that type of comment make doing this fun.
Thanks for watching and I hope to hear from you again.
You are a inspiration to every man with a flatbottom boat & a budget! I actully have the exzact same boat.i am currently gutting all the old stuff right now & doing a build like this.thanks.thats a dam good lookin boat.
WOW. What a comment Jay blue😁 I thank you for watching this video and please come back for another. I did a Video similar to answer some different questions and if ya need it then it's there in my collection. Again thanks so much for watching and keep me up to date on the build👊
@@take2fishing hey! I meant it man.cant everybody.including myself afford a new bass boat.plus here in arkansas the places i fish you need a smaller boat to get in & out.yea ill let you know how my build turns out! I cant wait.its almost fishin time.and my wife is actully pretty excited about my build.as she is ready to spend some time on the water with me as well.great video brother.i even showed it to my boss & hes wanting to start a project on his as well.im thinking of putting something on the sides of my boat to increase stability but not sure what im gonna use yet but ill let ya know! Stay safe out there.
INSPIRED. This is an amazing setup, what a great job
Hey Mike D and thanks for an Awesome Comment👊
Nice Clean Rig! Love the setup too.
Hey J Foster thanks I appreciate the comment. Straight to the point👊
I love the video bro great job with the boat I can’t wait to do my johnboat to bass boat I’m also a big kayaker but I’m leaning towards doing one of these builds
Hey Thanks for the Comment for Sure. I was stuck between doing this build and not just because I decided to buy the trailer I might as well say I got the Jon Boat for free. Then after studying it I decided to proceed on doing the build. BTW Your name is in for a chance of winning a prize. Leave a Comment every Video for a Chance to WIN...if you are chosen to Win you then have a Chance at the Year end Grand Prize...Good luck and Thanks for Watching.
Slick boat! Yes, you stole it! Love the way it turned out!
Hey Steve Riggs. I appreciate the Comment for sure and thanks so much for watching this Video. I'll be doing a Video soon of Fishing from a Stolen Boat😂😂😂 Again thanks so much👊
Nice. I’m looking for something like that I think. Good video. I subscribed. Looking forward to more how to stuff.
Hey sorry for the delay. Thanks so much for the great comment and watching this video. As life has been a challenge for a lot of us I'm back to recording and look forward to doing several videos this year.
I bought a bass raider 10e. Getting it all set. Can’t wait for spring. Happy fishing buddy.
I like the way you have two seats in the back smart thinking
Hey Mr Brad Dobbs. Thanks for the comment for sure...When I planned My build I pretty much had my mind made up to place 2 seats at the rear deck. It has been 1 of the better choices I made. Thanks for watching this Video and hope you come back for another .
Great job very neat thank you for sharing
Hey Joseph!
I really appreciate the comment, and thanks for watching.
Nice setup. Now it's my turn now I just need to find my boat here in Nashville TN. Tired of fishing off the bank.
Hey Harold Fisher your just down the Road from me. I'm actually in Gallatin. There are plenty of them out there just gotta find the guy who wants to part with it. Anyway I appreciate ya watching this Video and also thanks for the Comment👊 Good Luck on your Build.
@@take2fishing You have that right about finding the guy who wants to part with it. (for less than $500) I'm even open to trades for my 2005 polaris Twister Kart.
Beautiful job! Should be proud of your work. Thanks for sharing some great ideas. I have a new 1542 and am torn of how to make it ideal for both fishing and family cruising (20hp makes it scoot, troller helps my son and I pretend to catch fish). Might start with a rear deck like yours and some nice carpeted floor boards in middle and front like your middle section.
HEY Brad and thanks for watching this Video. Man what a great comment to read for sure. I like your Idea about a back deck to start. Once you've completed it you can take the boat out and see how it handles for you. Then think about your next move. But great idea to get what works best for you and family.
Thanks for the comment👊
I know this video is 2 years old but man, I am stealing this design 100%. Cleanest conversion I have seen. Also, "20 subs to 1,000" and now you're almost up to 6k! Keep putting out awesome content!
🤣 Believe it or not it still gets tons of views. This JB work out perfect and I still use it today. It stays covered and looks top notch still today👊 Thanks for watching.
Tremendous job sir.
I just got a 15 foot with a 18 hp 1966 evinrude and trailer for 600 bucks can’t wait to get started on the build thanks for the ideas 💡 👍
Great comment and good luck on your build. Let me know how it turns out👊
Paint the motor and really kick it off... Awesome job I just believe the motor needs that love too and it really be shining!!
Hey Chris sorry for the delay RUclips has delayed comments for some reason. Hey I changed the Motor from a 10hp to a 15 hp Johnson and it is Dark Grey. The Motor is perfect and looks GREAT. Runs faster and shoots out of the hole now. I felt that the Mercury just wasn't doing the job. I will be doing another Video out of this boat soon. Sad to say I have not fished from it yet☹️ But that's about to change. Thanks for the comment and hope ya check back soon for another.
I’m impressed. Looks good!
What's up Jimmy Davis and thanks for the comment. Yes I lucked up all the way around for sure. Hey thanks for the comment and for watching this video. Hope ya come back for another sometime👍
Great Job Man,,!!!!🌎🇺🇸🦅💦🍃🐠 reminds me of when my brother & I built one out of a 14’ Sears Gamefisher, back in about 1982.💦 bought the boat from Sears, @ there scratch & dent warehouse,,, a scratched jon boat.. I can work with that...🌎🇺🇸🦅💦💦🌴🏝🐊. Thank’s for sharing such a sweet build,,,!!!! Very Nice... 👍
Hey Robert Sharp,
What an Awesome story...Taking a step back in time to simply remember a moment ya accomplished something great like that. Man Sears...Seriously that's Awesome. Robert thanks for watching and sharing that with me and I hope someone else sees this and thinks COOL.
Sweet rig. Congratulations on your work..
Hello Mark Pardue and Thanks for the comment. I hope ya come back for another Video and thanks for watching 👊
Awesome Build my friend Looks great 👍
Hey John Morgan I appreciate the comment and also thanks for watching this Video. Hope ya come back around for another sometime.
Excellent job on the boat I especially like the double seats in the back. I've got a 14-ft aluminum jon boat that I'm planning on modifying and I like those plastic swivel seats and I like how you raise the the seat level on the back.
Hey David McKinney and thanks for the GREAT comments. Man I hope you get something from this Video to use on your build and if so than AWESOME👊 Again thanks for watching and come back and let me know how your build went.
@@take2fishing I sure will
LET ME DRIVE THE BOAT..Great video!!! I approve😍😍
Hey Hey Happy....OK NO...LOL Thanks for the Comment
Just got me one. Time to get to painting
Solid job on your build. Definitely a solid rig
I appreciate the comment no doubt. Hopefully the Sun comes out and dries up all the rain😂 Sorry had to say that. Anyway looking to hit the water 👊
Nice rebuild. Great video
Hey Jamie and Thanks for the comment. I truly enjoyed building this JB and can't wait to get it out and fish from it for the first time. Sadly I have not done this as of yet. But it's coming😁
Looks great bud! Awesome job!
Hey 774bigal and thanks for the comment. Short, Sweet and to the point👊 Tight Lines 2 Ya.
Some real good ideas
Hey John Merritt,
Thanks for the Comment and for watching this Video. I truly appreciate the fact ya thought there were some good ideas involved in this build. Hope you come back for another Video👊
What a nice setup!
Hey So I Hustle.
I really appreciate the comment no doubt. The worst part about it is I have yet to make a YT video with me fishing from it🤔 Doesn't make any sence.
But hey guess what? It's coming and thanks.
Omg I freaking love what you did to this boat!
Hey thanks Laura I truly appreciate your comment and also thanks so much for watching this video.
@@take2fishing it was great! Thank you
Nice boat. subscribed look forward to see more
Hey 420you tube life. Thanks so much for Sub N. I am glad ya watched the Video. Come back around sometime and check out another. Be sure to find out how to Win free prizes also.
I would love that boat in Ireland here great Job🎣
I would love just to be in Ireland 😆
Thanks for watching.
@@take2fishing 🤣🙂✌️
-nice and clean
Very awesome great job
Thank you very much, and I appreciate you watching.
Shout to your wife because that boat is lit ✌🏾
Hey I appreciate that comment for sure. Thanks for watching, I've been slammed and very little time here soooo thanks so much for the comment.
The results of the build are very good. You should prep and paint that trailer too. You would not only have increased its value, but you would have a really nice looking setup overall.
Man what a great comment. I had thought the same thing. A buddy of mine is going to Powder Coat it this Spring. Can't wait and Thanks so much Edmister for the comment. Hope ya come back around for another video soon😀
That is a great looking job boat. Also the price was great. It was a steal...
Hey Lorenzo...I told you😂 Man thanks for watching this Video and also thanks for leaving a comment. Hope you come back around sometime for another👊
Awesome job!! Just completed mine! I also used star foam!
😂😂😂 Man I tell ya I have gotten so much slack off Star Foam... But Dang man I was born in TN in 69 been here all my life and just lazy about talking😂 But Seriously thanks a ton for watching and for the comment annnnnd for not letting a sleeping dog lie😂
@@take2fishing got a lot of great ideas from your build, so thank you for sharing! Love these jon boat conversions!
Very nice build!
Michael Rodriguez,
Thanks for the comment and I'm glad you took the time to watch.
Hope you return to watch another one of my videos and get IN 2 WIN.
Awesome video! Gonna be building my John boat similar to yours !
Hey Man that's awesome. I'm glad you watched this video and hope your build goes well. Good luck and hope to hear from ya again.
@@take2fishing of course ! I loved the content and I will be here !
Great build.
Hey Jamie Johson.
I truly appreciate the comment no doubt. It took a while to build this JB but I took the time to do it right. Again Thanks so much and Please come back for another Video sometime. Truly Take2Fishing👊
For anybody looking to do this I would suggest you get as wide a boat as your budget allows. You see folks doing 14x36 boats and I can tell you from experience those boats are very tippy and wobbly and can be easily considered dangerous when you get those high decks on them. You heard him say himself his boat is very wobbly.
Nice mods like the anchor pulley 👍👍
Hey Buddy Wilson. I appreciate ya dropping a comment for sure.
I have more than truly gone out of the way to make this perfect to me. With that said I don't believe I would change anything. Thanks for watching and being a part of take2👊
Good job what an inspiration...like the mods!
Hey Tom Selberg and thanks for taking the time for the comment. Man I enjoy reading them no doubt. Thanks for watching and hope ya come back again. Be Safe👊
Great job!
Hey Todd Perry,
I appreciate you watching this Video and also leaving a comment. My laptop has taken a Crap so I'm waiting to get it back from the PC Shop. Covid has everything all messed up. Anyway thanks for watching.
Thank you Mrs.Take 2 fishing/aka the Bosslady behind the scenes.😊
Seriously you did such an amazing job of restoring the interior of that boat It looks factory brand new. Making it look so perfect the very first time you've ever done 1 before I really think you should start your own quality custom made boat interior company you would make it big. #cha-ching💰🤑
Thanks Tony...I Truly enjoy each Comment you leave. One thing for sure IF I do another I AM A DEAD MAN lol...
sometimes fortune shines just pass it forward keep shining
WOW. THIS IS DEFINITELY AN AWESOME COMMENT. Thanks for watching and hope ya come back for another👊
Really nice looking finished project! I’m curious how much weight all the wood added. I noticed someone asked how much lower it sits in the water. When my father and I converted a 16-foot SeaArk tunnel hull jon boat, we used heavy-gauge aluminum (welded) for the front and rear decks and the floor. And instead of carpet used marine vinyl flooring. Set up was slightly different with a side console for running and just two high-back removable seats for fishing. (one front with trolling motor and one on back deck) But with an older 2-stroke 70 hp motor, could run inshore on a plane with half a crab trap showing. Man I miss that boat!
Great video nice looking boat men
Hey Alonso thanks so much for the GREAT comment. Also thanks for watching hope you come back for another.
Great video
Hey Cody and thanks for the Comment. I guess I can say it turned out pretty good a people like you make it better. Hope ya come back around sometime for another👊
Nice boat.
And your right ,its a steal of a deal
Hey Pat Thanks so much for the comment. I hope that ya come back to watch another. Doing this Jonboat was a challenge for sure but since he was as cheap as it was I thought why not go all out and make it a nice boat to use fishing. Again thanks for the comment and Happy 2020
Sweet rig!
Hey... Thanks for watching 👊
Just bought my 1436 jon boat and looking forward to tricking it out
Nice boat
Wow.nice job. I just found your youtube channel. I'd love to do the same thing with mine....Had no idea how talented you are.
I was worried about the added weight? How much do you think it added? I'm still watching so if you say it then disregard the question...
Bro, thats amazing
Do you have a video on the electrical hook up? Love the boat!!!! I'm doing what you did. But mine is a deep V that my buddy just didn't want anymore and I basically stole it too. Lot's of work to make the trailer road safe, and now it's the boat's turn.
Hey Bee Bob you can email me at Take2Fishing@gmail.com and I'd be more than happy to try to answer your questions. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Nice job!
Hey Thanks for the comment. Glad you watched the video and be sure to come back for another. You Guys are AWESOME for leaving Comments👊
Great job man. I mean really !
good job, nice boat
Hello Harry Ritchie.
Hey thanks for the comment and for watching the video.
Hope you check back in for the up coming video where I take it out for its first fishing adventure😀
Only thing I would change is the back seating configuration.
May need a extension on your motor. That's going to be a little stretchy for all day fishing. Put a 15hp or a 20hp on her. Fun fun fun, great set up
Hey Ky poolhouse. Thanks for the Comment. I did place a Tiller Handle Extension on it and it was Strange...Turning 1 way was fine but turning the other the Extension hit the Seat BAD It is like I needed an offset in the Tiller Handle to work properly I hope this Makes since to ya...You are DEAD ON I did notice without it My Arm fell out of Socket lol.
Awesome job! You just earned another subscriber!
Hey Skyler Smith that my friend means a lot. I hope I can keep your attention so you don't run off. Thanks for watching, Thanks for the comment, and Thanks for Sub N😀😀😀
Nice build brother.
Hey James Roberts thanks for the Comment. RUclips was not showing comments on my end so I seen it by Chance. I am sorry for the delay. But HEY Thanks truly for the comment on the build and hope you come back for another Video. Tight lines to ya👊
Good job.
Hey Terry Tester,
Thanks for watching this Video and also for the comment. Be safe and hope you come back around for another.
Very good job to help you with the wobbly in the front of the boat 50 lb bag of sand in the bottom in the front of the boat it will help to stabilize
Hey thanks for the tip. I have a battery there now it's just the narrowness of the beam at the front that creats that wobble and being up so high. I may try your idea and just see what happens. Great idea for sure it will help tuck that beam down a little deeper.
Awesome job I did the same thing to a 14' I bought new . Well I let some one use it ad they left it in the rain with the plug in 😤. Well it filled up with water 💦 about a week later I go check on it and found it outdoors full of water . All that work for nothing 🤔
John that Sux. Thumbs up for leaving the comment but thumbs down on the Outcome.
I hate to say it but this someone needs to pay. Now we shall place the never catch a fish over 1lb curse on this person😂
I shall only lift this curse once you have asked me to do so...
Be safe my friend👊
Good job
Hey Chris. Thanks for the comment for Sure. Hope ya come back around for another Video and thanks for Watching👊
Sweet video!
Hey Colt Thanks and I got ya IN 2 WIN. Good luck to ya and Thanks for the Sub and Comment...
just picked up 14 foot flat bottom row boat, love your layout and you have given me some great direction thank you very much and great job. one question ..where are the batteries?
Hey Awesome for you. I actually placed my Battery just behind the first seat under that square cover you see up front. This helped shift some of the weight to the front. Hope this helps and thanks for the great comment and for watching.
About to purchase a 14’ Jon boat and have been looking at several builds and this one is by far my favorite! Would love to have a step by step in detail build log if possible
Hey K Selby, Thank you for your comment for sure. When I built this Jon Boat out I knew there would be a lot of time to finish this project the way I wanted it. I watched a lot of videos to give me ideas but nothing really popped out at me. I didn't want to bore a bunch of people with cutting wood and painting so I got all of the work out of the way and did the video to keep the attention of viewers. I am glad you liked the way it turned out. I added a 15 horse motor to it and ditched the 4.5 I had on it and it flies...Thanks for Watching...
Take2Fishing thanks for the response do you have any pics or anything from when you were doing the layout and framing?
@@kselby5529 Yes I do. If you email me at take2fishing@aol.com I'll send you what I have😀