Thank you for taking the time to produce another great video Rod. The valued information portrayed in this video will help guide us in making our upcoming fishing boat purchase. Happy Fishing!
+Goin' 2Live You're very welcome. Hopefully this has provided a balanced overview with both pros and cons given so you guys can find something suitable for the type of fishing you do.
Just purchased a G3 and a Edie car top boat loader, great video with lots of tips. will use the Scott anchor system because the mounts are below the boat rails and will not interfere with the boat loader.
Thanks for sharing. I have a similar aluminum jon boat and since the gas engine broke down it has been sitting idle due to the high prices of gas engines. But since seeing your video I have decided to install one or two electric trolling motors and i am sure it will be successful to get me and my son out in the water to fish. Thanks again.
Great gear from Scotty, and a great video. I use the same anchor system from Scotty on my 12' jon and love it. I can be sitting in the stern seat and handle the anchor on the bow with the rope.
You have a lovely setup. By far my favorite from all the mods I've seen. I love simplicity. My only addition would be a gasoline engine. Maybe a 6HP or 7 HP. But that;s just so I can go a bit faster and farther.
great video just bought myself a 12 foot spratley welded alum boat its a beauty......gonna set it up much like yours thais spring cheers and happy fishing
thats an unreal set up rod! i have been using a 9 foot zodiac that my grandparents gave me with a 30 lb minnkota on it :) except it got a huge hole last week so i have to get it fixed i definitely want a john boat over rubber
This was a fantastic review, thank you. Unfortunately I’m looking for a boat that I can drag to the pong about 60 yards away (unlawful to drive any closer) and this seems to heavy.
It's definitely quite heavy, not for lifting by yourself. Your only way of transporting it alone is either by a trailer, or on a electric boat loader which is what I have. This boat is ideal for two people, and can accommodate up to three people. If you are just by yourself, a G3 1036 (basically the 10' version of this) would be more ideal.
With this setup, you'd block the boat ramp for an excessive amount of time. Good way to piss people off waiting for you. However the mechanized roof winch is awesome.
Vic Terraglia That's one disadvantage and it is up to the user to be considerate. I don't use busy boat launches for this very reason, and will unload the boat quickly at the launch, bring the boat to the nearby beach and set everything up so I don't take up the space.
Excellent video! I’ve just bought a job boat with nothing set up in it at all. I will be mounting 2 anchor locks to the boat. The one thing I haven’t decided is if I want to drill through my boat for the rod holder mounts. So… clamp on or side mount (which means drilling) I noticed your clamp ons are very sturdy. What model of Scotty are they? I have the same round top rail, so I may go with clamp on now! Thanks for the video! Great info!
Yeah, I've explored quite a few different options for mounting my rod holders and cameras etc, and in the end the coaming gunnel clamp mounts are still the best options for me. The model number on Scotty's website is 433. The only down side is that I find myself spending a bit of time screwing those on at the start of the day, then taking them off in the end. Not a huge deal but bit of a hassle especially tired after fishing all day. Since my boat goes up on top of the truck, everything has to come off so this is the best arrangement I can think of right now.
+The Fishing Experiment These electric boat loaders made by 4 Boys from Kelowna are getting really popular now. If you head up to Merritt and Kamloops, you'll see them everywhere on trucks. I'm not sure exactly how many lakes are designated as "electric motor" only but they are listed in the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulation Synopsis.
***** Thanks for the information. Yeah I can imagine that type of loader would be ideal for some of those remote lakes that you have out there in BC. I imagine some of the those lakes are untouched even. The boat loaders are made in Canada too! that's awesome.
great looking boat Rod. May I ask where you got the exterior carpet? None of the marine supply places I tried have it in stock , it needs to be ordered. Thank you
It's from Home Depot! :) If you go to the outdoor carpet section, you'll see quite a few different options available. They come in these huge rolls (20ft wide I think), and you just ask them to cut you a piece. I think I got 6ft X 20ft for the two floors. Use carpet glue and it'll stay on forever, and staple on the back side of the edges. You can also waterproof it by applying some kind of spray so it lasts longer but I didn't bother since I rarely fish in the rain.
lol :) out of all the places, I am at Home Depot just about every day picking at stuff, but never thought they would have it. I will check it out tomorrow. Thanks Rod!
Yeah just feel all the different ones before you choose one. I must have been there about a dozen times before deciding and I went with the grey thin one which they recommended.
+TwoBuck Chuck Thanks. Up here we mostly fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, kokanee and Eastern brook char with this boat. There are some bass fishing opportunities in BC but bass and other spiny ray species are in fact invasive in this province.
Thanks, I personally have never used mine as a drift boat but I know some have used this particular model for it. a 16' would be more appropriate for it I think.
Actually I’m not totally sure because 1) I bought them over 15 years ago and 2) I pretty much never use them except maybe pushing my boat off the shore when heading out... 😳
+Mark H Thanks! You can get these jon boats from any Yamaha G3 dealers. Mine is from GA Checkpoint in Abbotsford, British Columbia. With the trolling motor, mine is 55lb thrust and that's adequate enough for me to travel from point A to B in a small lake. It is a trolling motor after all so it doesn't go super fast, and I am not in a hurry usually so that's fast enough for me. The battery life depends on its size. Mine can run the motor for a day, which involves going from point to point, and anchoring at spots for a few hours at a time. I would say up to 1 hour total at full cruising speed.
Very informative and well put together video .. you have a very nice boat setup .. I just recently bought my first aluminum fishing boat and I have concerns about mounting the seat to the bench like you did .. what did you use for anchors in the aluminum bench so did the swivel would not pull out ?
Thanks! The anchors I used are: www.homedepot.ca/product/paulin-papc-8-32-thread-sert-kits/1000162982 I don't consider these as heavy duty anchors and the aluminum on the bench is less than a cm thick so over time the screws will try to wiggle out on their own. That said, after 5 years the anchors are still holding on very well and I've only had two screws that came a bit loose at some point, they were fine once I tightened them up again. I also recommend that you don't lean back in your seat too much or too often so you're not putting too much pressure on those screws and anchors.
I was thinking about getting some type of board that would fit the entire bench front to back side to side .. then screw about 8 screws through the board , 4 across the back and forth across the front side .. use these anchors to mount the board to the aluminum bench .. then mount my swivel and chair to the board .. I think this would make it a lot more stable for leaning back in the chair .. plus I would be able to mount my fish finder and other things to the board next to the chair
Jeffrey Carpenter thanks! The anchor pullers and the associated mounts are made by Scotty Fishing Products, and they can be found at most boat or fishing retailers across North America, Europe and Australia actually. If you head to their website you should be able to find a dealer list. The exact cost of the boat I don't remember. You can get the boat body at a pretty reasonable price, under a couple thousands, and build it up with accessories like I have done. 😊
Great vid, what hardware are you using to mount the anchor lock to the transom? Just stainless bolts and nuts? Any silicone? Words of wisdom when drilling into transom? Id like to mount a similar anchor lock on Lund A12.
Hi Kelly, I use a Scotty flush mount which goes with the anchor lock. scotty.com/fishing-gear-equipment/rod-holders/flush-mounts.htm They are screwed on with stainless steel bolts and nuts. :) Hope that helps!
we do it That really depends on what setting you are on and how big the boat you are pushing. With this 14ft Jon boat, I can run at full power (3.5mph) for roughly an hour.
Yes! My entire boat setup is still pretty much the same as this video beside a Yamaha 9.9hp which I haven’t put on it yet. It just works really well for the type of fishing I do.
Hi Alex, I use these anchors screwing into the bench seat, then screw the seat mount into them. I can't remember the name of the anchors right now, but I purchased them from Home Depot if that helps.
Hi Chris, absolutely! This boat is very stable. At first I was trying to decide between this (1442) and the 1448 (wider) wondering how stable this one is. I'm only 130lb, but I can't see stabilization being lost with someone who's 50lb heavier. You should take a look at the episode I just released yesterday, showing me fishing in the windiest conditions I've experienced in this boat.
So for the Jon boat floors, I'm actually not very handy at all and found it not too difficult to do this. I first use cardboards and cut them to fit onto the boat floor. I then measured the cardboards to get the dimensions, and asked the shop to cut two pieces of plywood with the dimensions given. You'd need to do some additional cutting for the sides to make them fit. For the back piece, it can just go into it as it is. The front piece needs two pieces of 2X4 on the bottom to elevate some more so it can be leveled. For carpet, I just headed to Home Depot and looked for the outdoor carpet options. I glued the carpets on, and waterproofed them.
Hi Rod, i just got a brand new boat. 1448 G3. Really similar to yours but a bit wider. I am thinking about using the flush mount anchor lock bases because i want to put a tarp over the bot and i don’t want the regular base stick up to much and possibly damage the cover. Did you ever consider using them on the front or you think they wouldn’t fit under the front “lip”? I’d hate to buy one just to find out that I can’t use them. Thanks Rod
Congratulations on the buy! 1448 is so much wider than my 1442. From what I remember, the flush mount can fit on that front lip, but you may need to file off a bit of the bottom of that mount. I chose the regular base mostly because I'm not that handy, and didn't want to do the cutting of the front lip to fit that flush mount.
Thanks for the reply Rod. Yes, the 1448 is a monster:) so much bigger than my previous 1436. I don’t mind filing it down, hopefully it won’t weaken the mounts. There is a lot of force on those anchor mounts sometimes, when we try to pull the anchors out of the mud. I’ll let you know how they are once it’s done;)
The battery indeed has a life span. How long it lasts depends on its size, and how fast you are going. If you are going full speed with the electric motor, it'd be around 1 hour, maybe less.
Hi Rod I am new just watched your boat tour video i am actually trying to find a boat for me and my family this looks like a perfect starting boat can you stand up safely in thins boat and fish or does it seem kinda wobbely ?
We've fly fished it with two people standing up and casting without any issue even if the lake has a bit of chop on it. Having a leveled floor like we've done in this video makes a big difference on stability when standing up. This boat is ideal with either two people who want to stand freely, or three people sitting down. If you have more than one kid who likes to run around in it, then there are bigger and wider options as well, such as 1648 or 1652, but these have to be on a trailer instead of on top of the truck.
It's really stable. Here is a good video to see how stable it is, at one point I was running all along the edge of the boat: ruclips.net/video/IfyxQbiXpbo/видео.html That said, I am only 130lb, so it also depends on your weight. If you're concerned about stability, there is also the 1448 which is REALLY stable, but that boat would have to go on a trailer instead of on top of the truck like what I do with this 1442.
@@FishingwithRod just got done watching that video, thank you sir! I am planning on the G3 1448, I think it will fit my needs perfectly, I have a lot to learn about fishing ha, I have thrown a lot of lines but never had much luck, I’m planning to change that soon.
Hi Gerard, the floor is made of plywood and the outdoor carpet is glued on and stapled at the edges. The back floor is not heavy as it is just the plywood itself. The front floor is quite a bit heavier since there are two pieces of 2X4s nailed underneath it to elevate and level the floor.
A 55lb thrust electric motor is plenty enough for a 12ft Jon. I've never seen anyone using two electric motors at once. You can always go higher than 55lb, Minn Kota has those available.
Fishing with Rod Ok thats what I was thinking. I saw another video of someone using two c2 30's. How fast do you think a 55 will go as far as mph? im guessing around 3-4
I've done 2 55 lb motors in the back with a 40 lb in the front on a 14 ft extra wide Alumacraft. Takes experience to get the most out of it. Get s a lot of strange looks going down the road on trailer. Especially with 2 Penn Senators on offshore rods in the rod holders and 4 more rods in other rod holders.
I am looking at a Tracker 1036 and it would only be me and one of my 16 year olds or me and my wife. I am worried that the 10 footer is not stable. Only using on small electric motor only lakes and ponds. Whats your thoughts on this?
+David Godinez The length is not an issue, I've had a 10ft boat before this and sometimes even fished with three people in it. It's the 36in width that you should be concerned about, depending on how much you weigh. The side stability can be an issue especially if the water is choppy, when you are leaning over for the fish etc.
I've recently purchased a 14' AlumaCraft Jon boat and want to install seats onto the benches as you have done on your boat. I weigh approximately 200 lbs and I'm curious to know if I should mount directly into the aluminum bench or would it be better to install a piece of plywood onto the benches and mount the seats to them. Do you have any recommendations as to the best way to do this with my weight taken into consideration?
Personally I think it wouldn't make much difference structurally if you put a plywood in between the bench and the mount. With the anchors that I've used for screwing the mount onto the bench, they have been very strong and we've had people around your weight sitting on them too. The anchors I use are called "Papc Thread-Sert Kits". If you Google it and it should pop up first on the Home Depot's website.
It is directly screwed into the transom. The screws hold really well in the wood beneath the metal. Make sure you apply some kind of sealing before fully tighten each screw so water does not seep into the wood.
Congratulations on the purchase! I've had mine for three years now and still loving it. I got the carpet from Home Depot. There should be an outdoor carpet section and there are quite a few different ones to choose from. This one is definitely the best. Just get one of the employees there to cut you a piece from the big roll, I think I got 10' X 20'...
Oh you'll be able to, easily. :) Mine is not necessarily the best setup either, but it works great for the type of fishing that I am doing. If you take a look at how people set up their 14 foot jon boat on Google, you'll see there are many other fantastic ideas out there.
+Diagonal Dumbass Pretty rough... well, hard to say how rough as everyone's tolerance is a bit different. At some of the interior British Columbia lakes it can get very windy and rough. As long as you can handle the cold wind, you can sit in these boats quite comfortably even when the wind picks up.
Thanks, I am currently in the process of looking for a boat. Thanks for responding to comments, and making videos, you are my favourite youtube channel.
Hi Jarrett, I can't speak for everyone as I am only 130lb, so is my wife, so it is impossible for both of us to lets say flip the boat and put it on top of the truck, but carrying it briefly on the ground to the water is doable for us. I sometimes even drag the boat zig zagging to the water. We have an electric boat loader which lifts the boat to the top of the truck, and I can lower it into the water by pressing a button. It's the perfect size boat for two or even three people, and getting to less accessible lakes where the boat needs to be on the roof of the truck.
@@FishingwithRod wow that was a fast response ! Ok thanks love the videos by the way! I'm 230 lbs form ontario looking for a boat me and my friends could take out in a few small lakes and rivers with no launch. And about a 50 foot walk with the boat. I like I wide this one is over the 1436.
@@JLRacing17 Yeah you two should have no problem carrying 50ft to the water. One challenge I've always had while carrying on the ground is that the two handles on the transom side are quite far apart for me, so I have a problem with grabbing onto both to carry. My arms are too short for that, but probably not the issue for others. The biggest challenge is definitely getting it from the truck top to the ground and back up. If you can work out a system to do that with the buddy, then you are good to go!
Thanks! Yep if you do a search with "4boys Electric Boat Loader" it should show up. There is also another video in this channel that specifically looks at this electric boat loader.
The 55lb thrust Minn Kota is strong enough to push this G3 1442 Jon boat and get you from point A to point B in a small lake. It's not ideal in bigger lakes where you may face challenges like wind and waves. For me, I like it simply because I enjoy fishing small lakes, am not in a hurry usually and enjoy the silence of an electric motor. How long the battery power lasts depends on the size of the battery and how fast you choose to go. I am usually fine with just one battery for the day outing.
Aslmx the Minn Kota Endura C2 55# comes in a 12volt variable speed. I believe the shafts also go up to 48 inches. You should consider the type of fishing and where you fish carefully before you make a purchase for your boat. I'm guessing you want a transom mount and a 12 volt like Rod's motor. If you do a lot of trolling you're stuck with the 5 fixed speed settings with a 5 speed motor. If you go with a 12-volt motor and troll a lot you're lucky to get a days worth of fishing on rough or windy days. Make sure you get a real trolling motor battery too, they are helpful but very expensive. $150-$200+ but they will save you money in the long run on battery life and charging.... good luck and happy fishing.
+Mr. FatBasstard I have a bow mount already. I'm on a 10hp limited lake. Maybe 300 acres. I have the largest ever start marine available. I want to go all electric. I get tired of the up keep of a gas engine and I don't fish enough to justify one.
Hi Steve, because the aluminum on the bench is pretty thin, you cannot just screw the mount in directly without anchors. I use these as anchors in the bench: www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.papc-8-32-thread-sert-kits.1000162982.html I got mine from Home Depot. These also come in different sizes so make sure you use the right one for the screws you want to use. Once the nuts are anchored in the bench, they are pretty secured and cannot come out, at least they haven't on mine.
Where can I get that Scotty mount that can mount through that hole on the side of the Jon boat? I have never see one like that (around 9:45 in the video)
Any marine stores should carry them and if they don't have them, get them to order some. On Scotty's website there is also a page which lists their dealers (very right in the top menu bar). If that also doesn't work, you should post the same question on their Facebook page, the person who manages that page is very good at replying to their customers' Qs. :)
+Fishing with Rod but on their site I can't find that particular mount that will let me go through the hole. I guess I will have to check with their sales rep then ... Thanks (by any chance you know what that part is called?)
That's an oarlock mount. It's on their rod holders and mounts page. If you scroll down on the page to the "rod holder mounts" section, you should be able to see it.
Tried to check their factory price but they do not have them listed. They send you to a dealer and the dealer wants to much information to just let you know how much it costs. Sorry but I will spend my money with a company that has prices posted and does not want all my phone numbers, mailing address etc. They have more respect from me as a researching customer then a company who hides prices so they can use sales pitch's and spam mail. other then that not a bad video... But you would have a lot more time fishing, and probably spend about the same money if yo spent $300 bucks and bought a trailer..
I've got to admit, I got a chuckle out of the 'cup holder'. Now I guess I know what gift to give the man who has everything.
Thank you for taking the time to produce another great video Rod.
The valued information portrayed in this video will help guide us in making our upcoming fishing boat purchase.
Happy Fishing!
+Goin' 2Live You're very welcome. Hopefully this has provided a balanced overview with both pros and cons given so you guys can find something suitable for the type of fishing you do.
Great video !! Love the simplicity of your boat build.👍
Thank you!
Might be the most informative, well presented, and well spoken video on this topic I have seen!!
Definitely a new subscriber. Thank you.
Thank you John! :)
This is a great video-very informative! Thanks very much for making it and sharing your knowledge!
Douglas McClaran Thank you for the kind comment! It’s always a pleasure to share my experiences with others. 😊
@@FishingwithRod I do not own a boat as of yet, but; its something i have been interested in for sometime.
Just purchased a G3 and a Edie car top boat loader, great video with lots of tips. will use the Scott anchor system because the mounts are below the boat rails and will not interfere with the boat loader.
Great! Enjoy using it this year!
I designed a roller roof rack system 20 years ago still using it yours looks great!
Thanks!
Thanks for the video. Gave me some good insight on how to rig my boat
You're welcome. Thanks for watching. :)
Awesome Job rod!! keep them coming!!!!!
great boat tour... subbed!
Thanks 👍
Thanks for sharing. I have a similar aluminum jon boat and since the gas engine broke down it has been sitting idle due to the high prices of gas engines. But since seeing your video I have decided to install one or two electric trolling motors and i am sure it will be successful to get me and my son out in the water to fish. Thanks again.
Awesome! I hope it works out. :)
Me too! Setting up a new jon boat, and I'm also going all- electric. Clean and simple. I don't need a lot of speed on these small lakes around here.
probably one of the coolest things i ever seen thanks for the video brotha
+Wesley Adams Thanks!
I'm in V.A lake Meade what about you
Great gear from Scotty, and a great video. I use the same anchor system from Scotty on my 12' jon and love it. I can be sitting in the stern seat and handle the anchor on the bow with the rope.
Thanks! It's a must have anchoring system for anyone who wishes to fish stationary from a boat at a lake. :)
Great video!
The best one I found. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
You have a lovely setup. By far my favorite from all the mods I've seen. I love simplicity. My only addition would be a gasoline engine. Maybe a 6HP or 7 HP. But that;s just so I can go a bit faster and farther.
Thanks! Actually, a Yamaha 9.9 has just been added to this boat, and I'll be making another video update soon to show the upgrades. :)
Great video. Thank you. I liked this video and Subscribed to your channel. 1st time viewing.
Thank you Gary!
Great video. Great tips on accessories. Thank you for sharing
Thanks!
Nice video. Thanks for your time.
Thanks for watching!
Nicely done!
Thank you!
Excellent video. Thank you.
You're welcome. :)
i like the way you see things
great video just bought myself a 12 foot spratley welded alum boat its a beauty......gonna set it up much like yours thais spring cheers and happy fishing
Awesome! Enjoy setting it up, it's fun!
thats an unreal set up rod! i have been using a 9 foot zodiac that my grandparents gave me with a 30 lb minnkota on it :) except it got a huge hole last week so i have to get it fixed i definitely want a john boat over rubber
Thanks! Yeah this is by far the best investment. :) I'm going into my third season with it now and still really happy with it.
Thanks plan on buying one
+Tyler-playz Mc Good choice. :D Hope you enjoy yours as much as we have enjoyed ours!
You should wear waders on a boat JSYK. If you were to capsize those waders will drag you right under. JS
Dude I hope scotty - humminbird and your boat launch system/boat maker are all sponsoring you.
Paul Fennell Thanks. Scotty, Humminbird, G3 boats and the boat loader have all been supporters of our content for almost a decade now.
love that boat!!
+pwntagerz It's pretty awesome. :)
This was a fantastic review, thank you. Unfortunately I’m looking for a boat that I can drag to the pong about 60 yards away (unlawful to drive any closer) and this seems to heavy.
It's definitely quite heavy, not for lifting by yourself. Your only way of transporting it alone is either by a trailer, or on a electric boat loader which is what I have. This boat is ideal for two people, and can accommodate up to three people. If you are just by yourself, a G3 1036 (basically the 10' version of this) would be more ideal.
@@FishingwithRod thank you
Outstanding
+josh arledge Thanks!
cool ideas.
+OutofWORKoutdoors Thanks!
With this setup, you'd block the boat ramp for an excessive amount of time. Good way to piss people off waiting for you.
However the mechanized roof winch is awesome.
Vic Terraglia That's one disadvantage and it is up to the user to be considerate. I don't use busy boat launches for this very reason, and will unload the boat quickly at the launch, bring the boat to the nearby beach and set everything up so I don't take up the space.
your video's are awesome
+Kristin Burnett Thanks!
nice...thanks for sharing.
Excellent video! I’ve just bought a job boat with nothing set up in it at all. I will be mounting 2 anchor locks to the boat.
The one thing I haven’t decided is if I want to drill through my boat for the rod holder mounts.
So… clamp on or side mount (which means drilling)
I noticed your clamp ons are very sturdy. What model of Scotty are they? I have the same round top rail, so I may go with clamp on now!
Thanks for the video! Great info!
Yeah, I've explored quite a few different options for mounting my rod holders and cameras etc, and in the end the coaming gunnel clamp mounts are still the best options for me. The model number on Scotty's website is 433. The only down side is that I find myself spending a bit of time screwing those on at the start of the day, then taking them off in the end. Not a huge deal but bit of a hassle especially tired after fishing all day. Since my boat goes up on top of the truck, everything has to come off so this is the best arrangement I can think of right now.
400th like, great video it gave me lots of information for my jhon boat👍
Thanks for watching. :)
Great video! Thank you for sharing. You have some good ideas! What state are you in with that beautiful view in the background?
Thanks. We're in BC Canada.
I love your videos,
Thank you!
I've never seen an electric boat unloader. That's pretty awesome.
Are there many lakes where gas powered engine aren't allowed over in BC ?
+The Fishing Experiment These electric boat loaders made by 4 Boys from Kelowna are getting really popular now. If you head up to Merritt and Kamloops, you'll see them everywhere on trucks.
I'm not sure exactly how many lakes are designated as "electric motor" only but they are listed in the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulation Synopsis.
***** Thanks for the information.
Yeah I can imagine that type of loader would be ideal for some of those remote lakes that you have out there in BC.
I imagine some of the those lakes are untouched even.
The boat loaders are made in Canada too! that's awesome.
good video . Greetings from norway sends andreas
nice set up :)
+my boat, motorhome and fishing adventures Thanks!
awesome
+bushcraft 3.3 Thanks!
nice vid!
Thanks!
What battery you're using? Can you connect the motor and the fish finder both on it? Thanks!
great looking boat Rod. May I ask where you got the exterior carpet? None of the marine supply places I tried have it in stock , it needs to be ordered. Thank you
It's from Home Depot! :) If you go to the outdoor carpet section, you'll see quite a few different options available. They come in these huge rolls (20ft wide I think), and you just ask them to cut you a piece. I think I got 6ft X 20ft for the two floors. Use carpet glue and it'll stay on forever, and staple on the back side of the edges. You can also waterproof it by applying some kind of spray so it lasts longer but I didn't bother since I rarely fish in the rain.
lol :) out of all the places, I am at Home Depot just about every day picking at stuff, but never thought they would have it. I will check it out tomorrow. Thanks Rod!
Yeah just feel all the different ones before you choose one. I must have been there about a dozen times before deciding and I went with the grey thin one which they recommended.
Great video, thanks. What type of fish do you mostly fish for? Do you ever fish for bass?
+TwoBuck Chuck Thanks. Up here we mostly fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, kokanee and Eastern brook char with this boat. There are some bass fishing opportunities in BC but bass and other spiny ray species are in fact invasive in this province.
any tips for fishing for cutties or good lakes or rivers this novmeber ? btw keep up the good work!
Hi Rod, Very nice video, and by the way what seat and mount you are using
Great Video! Do you ever use Jon boat as a drift boat for steelhead fishing, if so how does it do? Thanks
Thanks, I personally have never used mine as a drift boat but I know some have used this particular model for it. a 16' would be more appropriate for it I think.
Very interesting. Lots of good information. What kind of oars do you have. How long are they? Thanks.
Actually I’m not totally sure because 1) I bought them over 15 years ago and 2) I pretty much never use them except maybe pushing my boat off the shore when heading out... 😳
@@FishingwithRod thanks
Great video! And I have. 10 ft John boat and do you have any tips on how I can make it more stable?
+D James how wide is your 10fter
Hi Rod, thank for the video. Can I ask on where you got the roof rack / boat rack? Thanks again
www.4boysmfg.com/product/loaders/
Excellent video! Where did you buy the boat? How fast can you go on with the trolling motor and does the battery last all day?
+Mark H Thanks! You can get these jon boats from any Yamaha G3 dealers. Mine is from GA Checkpoint in Abbotsford, British Columbia. With the trolling motor, mine is 55lb thrust and that's adequate enough for me to travel from point A to B in a small lake. It is a trolling motor after all so it doesn't go super fast, and I am not in a hurry usually so that's fast enough for me. The battery life depends on its size. Mine can run the motor for a day, which involves going from point to point, and anchoring at spots for a few hours at a time. I would say up to 1 hour total at full cruising speed.
Very informative and well put together video .. you have a very nice boat setup .. I just recently bought my first aluminum fishing boat and I have concerns about mounting the seat to the bench like you did .. what did you use for anchors in the aluminum bench so did the swivel would not pull out ?
Thanks! The anchors I used are:
www.homedepot.ca/product/paulin-papc-8-32-thread-sert-kits/1000162982
I don't consider these as heavy duty anchors and the aluminum on the bench is less than a cm thick so over time the screws will try to wiggle out on their own. That said, after 5 years the anchors are still holding on very well and I've only had two screws that came a bit loose at some point, they were fine once I tightened them up again. I also recommend that you don't lean back in your seat too much or too often so you're not putting too much pressure on those screws and anchors.
I was thinking about getting some type of board that would fit the entire bench front to back side to side .. then screw about 8 screws through the board , 4 across the back and forth across the front side .. use these anchors to mount the board to the aluminum bench .. then mount my swivel and chair to the board .. I think this would make it a lot more stable for leaning back in the chair .. plus I would be able to mount my fish finder and other things to the board next to the chair
Hello Rod ,very nice boat that you have ,may I ask if this boat riveted or alwelded …?
They can be either. Mine is riveted.
www.g3boats.com/gator-tough-loose-jon-series/
sweet
+seoulkidd1 Thanks.
Hey there nice boat. If you don't mind me asking....how much did it coat and where did you get those anchor mounts from. THANKS again nice boat
Jeffrey Carpenter thanks! The anchor pullers and the associated mounts are made by Scotty Fishing Products, and they can be found at most boat or fishing retailers across North America, Europe and Australia actually. If you head to their website you should be able to find a dealer list. The exact cost of the boat I don't remember. You can get the boat body at a pretty reasonable price, under a couple thousands, and build it up with accessories like I have done. 😊
Great vid, what hardware are you using to mount the anchor lock to the transom? Just stainless bolts and nuts? Any silicone? Words of wisdom when drilling into transom? Id like to mount a similar anchor lock on Lund A12.
Hi Kelly, I use a Scotty flush mount which goes with the anchor lock.
scotty.com/fishing-gear-equipment/rod-holders/flush-mounts.htm
They are screwed on with stainless steel bolts and nuts. :) Hope that helps!
May I ask how long you can go with the motor before you run out of charge?
we do it That really depends on what setting you are on and how big the boat you are pushing. With this 14ft Jon boat, I can run at full power (3.5mph) for roughly an hour.
Are you still running the same boat or do you have a new setup ?
Yes! My entire boat setup is still pretty much the same as this video beside a Yamaha 9.9hp which I haven’t put on it yet. It just works really well for the type of fishing I do.
Hey rod, how did you screw down your seat mounts to the aluminum bench seats?
Hi Alex, I use these anchors screwing into the bench seat, then screw the seat mount into them. I can't remember the name of the anchors right now, but I purchased them from Home Depot if that helps.
R u able to stand up on that boat hows the stability
Hi Chris, absolutely! This boat is very stable. At first I was trying to decide between this (1442) and the 1448 (wider) wondering how stable this one is. I'm only 130lb, but I can't see stabilization being lost with someone who's 50lb heavier. You should take a look at the episode I just released yesterday, showing me fishing in the windiest conditions I've experienced in this boat.
Rod can you give some idea how you build the Jon Boat floor, fixing to build one for my Jon Boat. Thanks
So for the Jon boat floors, I'm actually not very handy at all and found it not too difficult to do this. I first use cardboards and cut them to fit onto the boat floor. I then measured the cardboards to get the dimensions, and asked the shop to cut two pieces of plywood with the dimensions given. You'd need to do some additional cutting for the sides to make them fit. For the back piece, it can just go into it as it is. The front piece needs two pieces of 2X4 on the bottom to elevate some more so it can be leveled. For carpet, I just headed to Home Depot and looked for the outdoor carpet options. I glued the carpets on, and waterproofed them.
@@FishingwithRod thanks for the info...I really enjoy your Video's...👍
hey rod, do you fish perch? do you have any tips on how to catch perch in the fall? should i use jigs or what? thanks :)
+get rekt scrub I've caught them on small bass jigs, ie. Z-man Shroomz with a finesse trd. So a small head, and a 2-3" trailer
thanks for the tip!!
I don't know about you, but when I fish perch around this time of year I like to use dry minnows
Hi Rod, i just got a brand new boat. 1448 G3. Really similar to yours but a bit wider. I am thinking about using the flush mount anchor lock bases because i want to put a tarp over the bot and i don’t want the regular base stick up to much and possibly damage the cover. Did you ever consider using them on the front or you think they wouldn’t fit under the front “lip”? I’d hate to buy one just to find out that I can’t use them. Thanks Rod
Congratulations on the buy! 1448 is so much wider than my 1442. From what I remember, the flush mount can fit on that front lip, but you may need to file off a bit of the bottom of that mount. I chose the regular base mostly because I'm not that handy, and didn't want to do the cutting of the front lip to fit that flush mount.
Thanks for the reply Rod. Yes, the 1448 is a monster:) so much bigger than my previous 1436. I don’t mind filing it down, hopefully it won’t weaken the mounts. There is a lot of force on those anchor mounts sometimes, when we try to pull the anchors out of the mud. I’ll let you know how they are once it’s done;)
Does the trolling motor kills the battery or does it charges it as well when you use it and I like the vids
The battery indeed has a life span. How long it lasts depends on its size, and how fast you are going. If you are going full speed with the electric motor, it'd be around 1 hour, maybe less.
What type of battery are you using?
How much for the anchor and I just have been putting my trolling motor in 1 and locking it in place on windy days
+Tyler-playz Mc I can't remember exactly, but I think the 20lb anchors I have are CAD$40 each ($2/lb seems to be the going rate).
Hi Rod I am new just watched your boat tour video i am actually trying to find a boat for me and my family this looks like a perfect starting boat can you stand up safely in thins boat and fish or does it seem kinda wobbely ?
We've fly fished it with two people standing up and casting without any issue even if the lake has a bit of chop on it. Having a leveled floor like we've done in this video makes a big difference on stability when standing up. This boat is ideal with either two people who want to stand freely, or three people sitting down. If you have more than one kid who likes to run around in it, then there are bigger and wider options as well, such as 1648 or 1652, but these have to be on a trailer instead of on top of the truck.
What's the diameter of anchor rope are you using
Just less than 1/2".
Great video, I’m looking at get a boat just like yours, how stable would you say the boat is when moving side to side?
It's really stable. Here is a good video to see how stable it is, at one point I was running all along the edge of the boat:
ruclips.net/video/IfyxQbiXpbo/видео.html
That said, I am only 130lb, so it also depends on your weight. If you're concerned about stability, there is also the 1448 which is REALLY stable, but that boat would have to go on a trailer instead of on top of the truck like what I do with this 1442.
@@FishingwithRod just got done watching that video, thank you sir!
I am planning on the G3 1448, I think it will fit my needs perfectly, I have a lot to learn about fishing ha, I have thrown a lot of lines but never had much luck, I’m planning to change that soon.
Great! You'll love the 1448, it's such a spacious boat. It's quite amazing how much difference that extra four inches make.
@@FishingwithRod awesome, that’s what I needed, thank you sir
What is the name of the thing you use to load and unlaod the boat on your truck?
That is an electric boat loader, made here in BC Canada by www.loadmyboat.com
@@FishingwithRod that's awesome thank you
What length trolling motor shaft do u have?
Hey Rod! Love the video, just got one myself. Its an excellent boat. Just curious, hows your paint holding up on yours?
They scratch pretty easily. I was quite concerned the first few times using it, but now I don't really think about it.
I would put the battery in a battery box
What is the floor made of? How much extra weight did the floor add?
Hi Gerard, the floor is made of plywood and the outdoor carpet is glued on and stapled at the edges. The back floor is not heavy as it is just the plywood itself. The front floor is quite a bit heavier since there are two pieces of 2X4s nailed underneath it to elevate and level the floor.
What do you think would be better and faster for a 12ft jon... A 55lb single motor or 2 30lb motors? nice video btw!
A 55lb thrust electric motor is plenty enough for a 12ft Jon. I've never seen anyone using two electric motors at once. You can always go higher than 55lb, Minn Kota has those available.
Fishing with Rod Ok thats what I was thinking. I saw another video of someone using two c2 30's. How fast do you think a 55 will go as far as mph? im guessing around 3-4
55lb on a 12 footer should be up to 5mph. I have done up to 4mph with my 1442.
Fishing with Rod Alright, thanks so much!
I've done 2 55 lb motors in the back with a 40 lb in the front on a 14 ft extra wide Alumacraft. Takes experience to get the most out of it. Get s a lot of strange looks going down the road on trailer. Especially with 2 Penn Senators on offshore rods in the rod holders and 4 more rods in other rod holders.
I am looking at a Tracker 1036 and it would only be me and one of my 16 year olds or me and my wife. I am worried that the 10 footer is not stable. Only using on small electric motor only lakes and ponds. Whats your thoughts on this?
+David Godinez The length is not an issue, I've had a 10ft boat before this and sometimes even fished with three people in it. It's the 36in width that you should be concerned about, depending on how much you weigh. The side stability can be an issue especially if the water is choppy, when you are leaning over for the fish etc.
Hey rod will u be doing any fishing videos at rice lake?
I've recently purchased a 14' AlumaCraft Jon boat and want to install seats onto the benches as you have done on your boat. I weigh approximately 200 lbs and I'm curious to know if I should mount directly into the aluminum bench or would it be better to install a piece of plywood onto the benches and mount the seats to them. Do you have any recommendations as to the best way to do this with my weight taken into consideration?
Personally I think it wouldn't make much difference structurally if you put a plywood in between the bench and the mount. With the anchors that I've used for screwing the mount onto the bench, they have been very strong and we've had people around your weight sitting on them too. The anchors I use are called "Papc Thread-Sert Kits". If you Google it and it should pop up first on the Home Depot's website.
+Fishing with Rod Thanks for your advice!
Do you have your Scotty anchor mount bolted through the transom with a nut on the other side, or just screwed into the transom?
It is directly screwed into the transom. The screws hold really well in the wood beneath the metal. Make sure you apply some kind of sealing before fully tighten each screw so water does not seep into the wood.
Hi Rod, I just purchased a 14 foot jon boat and I wanted to put in floors like yours. Just wanted to know where you got the carpet from?
Congratulations on the purchase! I've had mine for three years now and still loving it. I got the carpet from Home Depot. There should be an outdoor carpet section and there are quite a few different ones to choose from. This one is definitely the best. Just get one of the employees there to cut you a piece from the big roll, I think I got 10' X 20'...
Fishing with Rod Thank you!! I'll check out home depot. These boats are pretty cool! Hope to get mine looking like yours someday.
Oh you'll be able to, easily. :) Mine is not necessarily the best setup either, but it works great for the type of fishing that I am doing. If you take a look at how people set up their 14 foot jon boat on Google, you'll see there are many other fantastic ideas out there.
Fishing with Rod Awesome! Thanks again for all your help Rod I really appreciate it.
Hey Rodney, what is the roughest water that you would take out your boat on and feel safe?
+Diagonal Dumbass Pretty rough... well, hard to say how rough as everyone's tolerance is a bit different. At some of the interior British Columbia lakes it can get very windy and rough. As long as you can handle the cold wind, you can sit in these boats quite comfortably even when the wind picks up.
Thanks, I am currently in the process of looking for a boat. Thanks for responding to comments, and making videos, you are my favourite youtube channel.
Hey I'm looking at the same boat. Just curious how easy is it for you and another person to lift and carry that boat?
Hi Jarrett, I can't speak for everyone as I am only 130lb, so is my wife, so it is impossible for both of us to lets say flip the boat and put it on top of the truck, but carrying it briefly on the ground to the water is doable for us. I sometimes even drag the boat zig zagging to the water. We have an electric boat loader which lifts the boat to the top of the truck, and I can lower it into the water by pressing a button. It's the perfect size boat for two or even three people, and getting to less accessible lakes where the boat needs to be on the roof of the truck.
@@FishingwithRod wow that was a fast response ! Ok thanks love the videos by the way! I'm 230 lbs form ontario looking for a boat me and my friends could take out in a few small lakes and rivers with no launch. And about a 50 foot walk with the boat. I like I wide this one is over the 1436.
@@JLRacing17 Yeah you two should have no problem carrying 50ft to the water. One challenge I've always had while carrying on the ground is that the two handles on the transom side are quite far apart for me, so I have a problem with grabbing onto both to carry. My arms are too short for that, but probably not the issue for others. The biggest challenge is definitely getting it from the truck top to the ground and back up. If you can work out a system to do that with the buddy, then you are good to go!
How stable is this boat to stand an fish out of it with 2 people
+TheRowdyRue Very. Actually, we have been standing in it yesterday and today in 40km/hr wind with no issues.
is that a 36 or 40 inch trolling motor shaft length?
I honestly don't remember. My guess is 36.
Great video! Do you have a link to that electric drop for your truck?
Thanks! Yep if you do a search with "4boys Electric Boat Loader" it should show up. There is also another video in this channel that specifically looks at this electric boat loader.
I'm looking at the same trolling motor, is it enough power for that size boat and how long will your battery go before it needs recharging
The 55lb thrust Minn Kota is strong enough to push this G3 1442 Jon boat and get you from point A to point B in a small lake. It's not ideal in bigger lakes where you may face challenges like wind and waves. For me, I like it simply because I enjoy fishing small lakes, am not in a hurry usually and enjoy the silence of an electric motor. How long the battery power lasts depends on the size of the battery and how fast you choose to go. I am usually fine with just one battery for the day outing.
Aslmx make sure you get the variable speed. 5-speeds are terrible on amp usage and battery life.
+Mr. FatBasstard What model number would that be?
Aslmx the Minn Kota Endura C2 55# comes in a 12volt variable speed. I believe the shafts also go up to 48 inches.
You should consider the type of fishing and where you fish carefully before you make a purchase for your boat.
I'm guessing you want a transom mount and a 12 volt like Rod's motor. If you do a lot of trolling you're stuck with the 5 fixed speed settings with a 5 speed motor. If you go with a 12-volt motor and troll a lot you're lucky to get a days worth of fishing on rough or windy days. Make sure you get a real trolling motor battery too, they are helpful but very expensive. $150-$200+ but they will save you money in the long run on battery life and charging.... good luck and happy fishing.
+Mr. FatBasstard I have a bow mount already. I'm on a 10hp limited lake. Maybe 300 acres. I have the largest ever start marine available. I want to go all electric. I get tired of the up keep of a gas engine and I don't fish enough to justify one.
What kind of boat loader is that can you link it ?
www.4boysmfg.com/product/loaders/
what kind of screws did you use to mount your seat bases. i don't have acces to underneath mine on my 1542 topper jon.
Hi Steve, because the aluminum on the bench is pretty thin, you cannot just screw the mount in directly without anchors. I use these as anchors in the bench:
www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.papc-8-32-thread-sert-kits.1000162982.html
I got mine from Home Depot. These also come in different sizes so make sure you use the right one for the screws you want to use. Once the nuts are anchored in the bench, they are pretty secured and cannot come out, at least they haven't on mine.
thanks for info on thread sert kit
Anytime!
what is your flooring made out of?
+Tarver231 Plywood. I don't remember the thickness, but it is mentioned in the video.
Get small gas motor
Yes I have a 9.9HP for it.
Sweet
Where can I get that Scotty mount that can mount through that hole on the side of the Jon boat? I have never see one like that (around 9:45 in the video)
Any marine stores should carry them and if they don't have them, get them to order some. On Scotty's website there is also a page which lists their dealers (very right in the top menu bar). If that also doesn't work, you should post the same question on their Facebook page, the person who manages that page is very good at replying to their customers' Qs. :)
+Fishing with Rod but on their site I can't find that particular mount that will let me go through the hole. I guess I will have to check with their sales rep then ... Thanks (by any chance you know what that part is called?)
That's an oarlock mount. It's on their rod holders and mounts page. If you scroll down on the page to the "rod holder mounts" section, you should be able to see it.
***** Great! Thanks!
The Video stopped on me. there something wrong with the video...
+Rudy Hernandez The video stopped most likely due to your internet connection speed.
I will get me something like this
Do it!
what price do these boats start at?
+Lb Lb $2,000 is the standard retail price and you'll find them + or - a couple hundred dollars, depending on where you shop.
is this japan?
British Colombia (Canada).
Job boat giveaway?
+Don't Touch My Oreos Well I only have one... so, no... lol
How do you fish for burbut?
Tried to check their factory price but they do not have them listed. They send you to a dealer and the dealer wants to much information to just let you know how much it costs. Sorry but I will spend my money with a company that has prices posted and does not want all my phone numbers, mailing address etc. They have more respect from me as a researching customer then a company who hides prices so they can use sales pitch's and spam mail.
other then that not a bad video... But you would have a lot more time fishing, and probably spend about the same money if yo spent $300 bucks and bought a trailer..