Super Simple Jon Boat Floor
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- SUPER (Stupid) SIMPLE JON BOAT FLOOR
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In this video I will show you the simplest way I know how to install a floor in your jon boat. Very simple. Very easy. DIY friendly!
A customer dropped off his 15ft #trackerboats Topper with #brigadeboats and had a few requests. 1) add a bit more storage. I accomplished that with my last video, Turn Your Jon Boat Bench Into Storage. 2) add a floor system, #jonboattobassboat style! That's what I will show you in this video!
The customer wanted a budget friendly floor to provide a good place for his young son to venture through out the boat during a day on the water. Jon boat aluminum hulls get hot and dangerous for kids, let alone adults tripping over the ribs! There is a solution! I will show you mine in this video.
To add a jon boat floor the simple way, I show in this video step by step. I'll show all materials and tools needed. I'll show you my process with some tips and tricks along the way. Take what you can away from it and improve upon the design if you see fit! I hope this video is of some service to you.
Talking to you on camera helps me not talk to the voices inside my head. Thanks for watching, hope this helps someone with their project!
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I modified my Tracker 1436 similarly but used insulation on the sidewalls covered with Luan panels and carpet. Front and rear trolling motors and dual fish finders, pedestal seat mounts, and remote anchors completed the upgrades. Electrical runs enclosed in split tubing assured reliability. I heated the boat with Coleman lanters on the floor fore and aft. Even in the dead cold of winter, the insulation worked so well that I would fish in shirt sleeves as anything else had me sweating. Night lites rounded out the project. I kept it for 7 years, selling it only after buying a brand new Tracker 175 Pro TX.
LOVE your channel! Keep the goodies flowing.
I did something like this a month ago with plans from Woodglut.
Nice!
Great instructions and clear methods, this is a huge help as we are starting our build
When I read super simple I was expecting a laid down piece of carpeted plywood. Don’t thinking I’d want it that attached for ease of checking my subfloor, but looks nice.
I did the same type of setup for my river jet sled. I put aluminum riv-nuts in the floor board so i can easily take it out with star knobs. Sand build up bad in there with lots of kids, and any bilge water early and late in mn freezes up which creates a ton of extra weight. Removable flooring lets me blow it out with my hotsy pressure washer.
Making me want a jon boat more than a bass boat with this idea and the fishing deck. Even older boats are expensive as hell lol. Nice work brotha.
Great budget job. I would have sealed both sides of plywood because most leaks occur below deck.
be interesting to disassemble that now and see if you've had a lot of galvanic corrosion putting stainless steel screws straight into the the aluminium rails
Bondo brand fiberglass resin is polyester resin. If you want your floors to last more than a few years you should consider using epoxy resin. Polyester resins delaminate and crack quicker than epoxy.
It’ll work but it won’t last as long.
Use whatever resin you want. You know what Basstracker uses from the factory on their wood decking? Nothing. Anything is better than nothing.
Nice I just did my floor over used foam and aluminum
Great job man but floor vinyl is much better than carpet for cleaning
like the look.
thank u
Now need a video on how to do a semi-V hull jon boat
Maybe one day, we just don't see many V's here in Ga compared to regular flat bottoms or even mod v's
I like the workmanship and simplicity. I added my own modification. Instead of screwing the floor to the boat ribs, I put two stainless steel hinges on one end (to the bench) so the floor lifts up so that if water gets into the boat, you can lift the floor and let it dry between trips to the lake. Now the floor and the side storage boxes all lift up.
Nice! Great idea cuz
Show us a video
Oh yeah that is smart, thank you
great video
Great descriptions and detail. I think I'll try the EVA foam instead of carpet, but your description is so clear that it will be very easy to do this. Thanks!
I love your work and attention to detail is on point! Quick tip on your rib notching...use a hole saw the size of your rib width and then cut from the outside of your ply with your jig saw for super clean cuts. Great video either way!!!
Great vid , what would you recommend instead of carpet for very wet climates?
Thanks for a well detailed and informative video. Just finished putting a deck in my Jon boat. Turned out great!
Great video! I’m mowing lawns on weekends to save up for my first jon boat, I wanna get one before April 2022
Keep grinding man👊 Good things come to those who work for it!
@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats thanks man! It’s for sure a grind but it’ll pat off
That's awesome, you should be proud of yourself.
How old are you bro?
Good job. Keep up the hard work. (Fist bump)
thanks
No problem
“That blade will grab this aluminum buddy,shoot it through there and blow the saw apart”. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
It's true. I was there.
I find fiberglass resin can get brittle and crack. I like epoxy all day and twice on Sunday.
Yeah your not wrong.
Stinkin’ plywood is now almost as expensive as a sheet of aluminum now. 1/2” 4x8’ Doug fir cdx here in Portland oregon area is now $75 at HD or Lowe’s 😡🤮
4x10 sheet of aluminum i use is almost 200$ but yes, you are not far off my friend. It's truly unbelievable.
Hi
If you turned the blade around on that saw it would cut better.
Very informative videos. I’ve been restoring and building boats for years now, can I make a friendly suggestion? When you put resin on plywood it works much better if you mix 50/50 resin and acetone. This lets the resin saturate into the wood instead of float on the surface. Definitely do the underside as well.
PS- double up on hardner (MEK) when you mix 50/50 resin and acetone. Good luck sir.
Thank you. I will try this. I appreciate your advice!
@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats Have you tried the 50/50 on anything yet. Would like to know your opinion.
Do you have a video showing ? how they put a rod holder bar on the back of my 14' Jon boat . so I can fish for catfish. On the back end.
Sorry, I do not.
CPES is a GREAT sealer too... It's used in wood ship & boat building. Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer. Thanks for sharing
Looks really nice. I would just use grey deck stain and not bother with carpet that will hold moisture and rot the plywood.
Any issues with the stainless screws in the aluminum?
No. I debate that a lot. Not any better option and aluminum corrosion in applications is WAY overblown to the level of people being misinformed. Not saying the boat manufacturers get everything right but even Tracker uses stainless for factory installs.
i did this about 20 yrs. ago. the ledgers are not needed. i notched around the side ribs for a snug fit, but leave room for carpet wrap. if left outside it lasted about 4 yrs. before it needed replaced.
and , then i got smart and used sheet aluminum.
Man, I just did this to my Jon boat last week and wish I worked off had this video to shorten the learning curve.. I ended up about where you did on your video but I took a little bit longer to get there since I had never done it before. Great video. I like how you make this project accessible for the average Joe. Keep up the great work.
With the foam did you really need the ledgers? Thanks cool easy project.
I added this exact same floor to my 1542 and it's been great so far. Thanks for this!
When I cut aluminum on my miter saw, I turn the blade backwards so it doesn’t buck or grab.
That’s funny, I refurbished a boat one time in my life and I did exactly what you wanted against with the carpet. I don’t think I put too much glue on it because I used the little tool with the grooves but I think I over rolled it and ended up having some of the glue start to come up through the carpet, luckily I stopped once I noticed it and everything worked out good but they were a couple areas that were a bit stiff. If I didn’t use the tool with the notches I’m pretty sure I would’ve put way too much glue on there and destroyed it.
Another great one cousin! Man I just noticed 21K subscribers now! Fantastic!
Cool. Got a video for same project for V hull?
no. sorry, no v hulls
Hey Cousin! Having recently inherited a 16ft jon boat, I've been studying your amazing mod techniques! How did you handle the carpet folds on the rib notches? Folding, cutting, both? I've seen your videos on carpeting inside and outside corners, but this is different. Love your work!
One cut down the middle, then from center make a bunch of diagonal cuts. Envision the rib cutout now overlap that with how youd cut a pizza. Basically you end up with a whole bunch of triangles you can manipulate around and staple to the back. Hard to explain, hope that helps
@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats Makes sense! You rock and thanks!
Is rubber mat usable instead of carpet?
Your hands let me know you’ve fucked up enough to know what you’re talking about. Cool video.
Haha!!!! Thanks man
Using stainless steel self tapping screws to install it was a mistake because steel on aluminum causes corrosion
Not a mistake. Been doing this a very long time and stainless is still the best option. Galvanic corrosion can occur but the biggest contribution to that is grounding to the hull as current expedites the process for corrosion to occur between the dissimilar metals. My thoughts- don't use in salt water, and don't ground to the hull. Use other hardware if you want but they will rust out. The pros of stainless for this application far outweigh the cons. Just my opinion.
Just what I was looking for. Great video! I have a 1984 16/52 Monark which I found corrosion in the bottom do to previous owner care. I’m learning as I go on this project as this is my first aluminum boat. Had I known what I know now I would’ve found another boat to work on. The floor I removed had treated plywood on the bottom topped with sheet metal pieces (old signs) and hide by a nice looking none slip flooring material , looked great when I purchased it thinking I’ll have fun fixing up the motor since I am a mechanic which I did. Then I started on the boat and found things I had to pay someone to weld etc.. I have spent hours removing corrosion. I want to keep an eye on it so I was looking for an easy way to build a removable floor. Also the middle bench has been removed and I watched you use hat channel in another video but I can’t locate the small amount I need? I have a thousand questions on this project so I’m going to watch the rest of your videos. I’d bring you the boat but I’m in Texas. So keep up the good work and thanks again.
Only thing I would’ve done different on yourself tapping screws is I like those beauty washers
Nice. Definitely more than one way to do it.
Great video and thanks for showing each step along the way. Do you think the plywood could be substituted with pegboard instead? Since the foam is underneath and providing rigidity and with the resin covering it should hold. Any thoughts or things to consider?
No!
Turned out nice - good work and easy to follow instructions! Thanks for sharing
Is there any reason you don’t use hydro turf, or is it because of budget, I think you have nailed it through the years, for content and know how. You have motivated many of us. Thank you for that, I got a hook in the carpet and ripped it but I didn’t trowl the glue I just sprayed out of an aerosol can . That might be the reason behind the rip….?
Anthony when coating the plywood in the fiberglass resin to you coat both sides or just top and sides?
I used to do both sides. It doesn't hurt. In reality the bottom will only soak water if the boat is really flooded. So, for time, cost, material savings, i now just coat the tops and sides. Hope this helps.
what about water flow to the drain plug
What about it? I didn't fill in the channels. I left gaps around foam for water to seep to the channels.
Make sure you use epoxy and not polyester resin. Epoxy is stronger, resists cracking and is waterproof. Polyester resin isn't any of those things.
exactly.....I have restored/built many wood and other boats, only epoxy will last, and esp. must seal all plywood edge grain or it will absorb water and rot/delaminate quickly!
@@richarddegen6184 what type of epoxy (brand) are you using? And just standard plywood no ada exterior or marinegrade?
Glad I found your channel! I have an old Alumacraft 14’ Jon boat I’ve wanted to restore!! I’ll be checking our all of your DIY’s!! 😎
What does something like this cost? Does the plywood add a lot of weight ? Would it be better to do the floor out of aluminum for weigh reduction? Or is the plywood not much of a difference
Anthony, grab some fiber blades. It’s a life changer on a chop saw.
I'll look into that, thanks
Great job explaining the step by step process with your builds. Thank you for sharing your process with everyone.
Blains Farm and Fleet has gallon Bondo Resin for $49.00 a gallon and $7.00 shipping flat rate . My 1 gallon just arrived and was slightly dented but made the journey./ Hardner was included..................Keep on Jon Boating in the Free World !!!
Nice job...came out really nice..But installing all
That plywood to the floor would add unwanted weight. To the boat..
My boat it like 90 lbs
Tracker... Ez for myself
Add plywood floor
Im askin for help to load
An unload... Although
It did come out really nice
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I put 1 1/2 styrofoam on bottom of hull then riveted 1/16 aluminum checker plate on top of styrofoam and into Ribbs only added 22lb weight of boat it won’t absorb water and is not slippery when wet. Simple, good looking and will last forever and not any more expensive than plywood
I’m flipping a Jon boat for profit but every time I work on it it makes me want to keep it more lol
They can be fun projects
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I ran my 1448 Jon boat with a piece of 1/2" plywood floor. I treated the plywood with deck oil. No foam. No resin. No carpet. No staples. Bare plywood can dry out between trips. Lasted for years and years, even donated the floor to a friend w same model boat. Don't try and measure out the size of the floor. Much easier and accurate to make a pattern from cardboard.
Hey love your videos. Im doing this my boat currently. Anyway, you happen to know where else i could get that 1" x 1" metal piece? The link isn't working.
Subbed. Thanks for the help you’re a genius
Appreciate it 🙌
You provide an excellent demonstration and it looks easy but I'm as mechanically inclined as a bowling ball and I'm afraid I'd mess it up. Wish I knew someone who did this kind of thing.
How long will the wood last with putting the resin on it
A long time. Results vary on if the boat sits outside or is garage kept and how often it gets wet. Loaded question man. I expect mine to last as long as I have the boat.
not long
Got a grizzly this took ten minutes cuz I don’t have any ribs 😂 🎉
How could I locate someone in Dallas Ft Worth TX area to do a similar floor project in a 14’ vee aluminum StarCraft fishing boat?
Check you local laws on faux floors in boats also . In Texas if you add a faux floor to a boat you are required to carry a fire extinguisher . Vs if you just have open floor like a lot of Jon boats are sold as from the dealer then fire extinguisher isn’t required .
Have to keep Your local boating Laws in mind also cause if I’m not wrong in Texas a John boat without a floor isn’t required to carry fire extinguisher but if you have or put in False floor in bottom rod your boat now that boat is required to carry fire extinguisher
Looks good but man , plywood is heavy . Makes a big difference if running a small 10-15 hp motor .
Other than looks. What the purpose of. It Toby out the rib notches?
Bravo sir , at time about 8:00 the use of the leaf blower , excellent ! Good modern idea . Another neat modern leaf blower idea that I saw recently was leaf blowers being used to clean sand/grit off of a large go kart track on race day . Good video .
Do trouble hooks get caught on that carpet?
Yes absolutely, it's cheap outdoor carpet
If you flip your saw blade backwards you can cut aluminum without it grabbing.
What size rivets did you use? What size drill bit did you use? Thanks.
Is there any reason you don’t use hydro turf, or is it because of budget, I think you have nailed it through the years, for content and know how. You have motivated many of us. Thank you for that, I got a hook in the carpet and ripped it but I didn’t trowl the glue I just sprayed out of an aerosol can . That might be the reason behind the rip….? bTW your voice really works for video!
At the time of this video Hydroturf was not popular yet. As of now, I only use it on aluminum. I suppose you can thickly coat plywood in resin and then cover it in turf. I haven't done so yet, but that's how I'd try. I wouldn't stick it to bare wood, but that's just me.
How much do you charge for this and the bench storage ?
Use 1/2” pvc sheet and skip the epoxy coating
How many 4x8 sheets of wood will that bottle do ? . I'm comparing costs to decide if I should go with wood or pvc .
I like wood personally.. Pvc is very flexible and glue doesn't stick as well. 2 sheets to do full boat.
@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats Not the sheets but how mush will the resin cover ? Do I need 1 or two ?
Just finished mine if you bevel the outer edges about fifteen degrees in it'll drop in tight and smooth to the hull.
I took the crnter seat out insulated the bottom with the blue foam board covered it sll with plywood. Use both for hunting and fishing.
Use a mr heater with a 20 pound tank for waterfowl season. My blind keeps in the heat.
Good job on the build.
What’s the point of screwing it down it’s not going to go anywhere
At almost 100$ a sheet for 1/2 inch plywood I probably should have used more screws...
Zero need for the plywood with the foam in between the ribs . Only a material that you can glue carpet to like thin fiberglass board. Way way way lighter and won't ever rott.
How much did everything cost
Drilling into the ribs doesn’t weaken it?
What kind of ply wood is that? Treated or marine?
Did you do anything to hide the wires on this build?
cant you just use plexi glass instead of wood
Don't some of those benches have foam inside? The floor looks great...
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make styrofome tight glue down never have to used wood save money and weight in boat
If you do this, use a marine grade plywood. I think in about 10 years you will appreciate it.
Marine plywood is special order. 3 times as much. For a garage kept boat that will only get wet while out on the water, I bet this will still be good in 25 years. I've taken apart enough 20 year old basstrackers with factory plywood (untreated) that was still not rotted out. If your intention is to leave the boat out in the yard to fill up with rain water, then I wouldn't suggest adding a floor at all. This is cost effective and DIY friendly with common materials you can walk into a hardware store and buy.
So what’s the next videos called so I can watch them?
Foam board and horse stall mat. No wood!
Whatever works!
Lol @ballin on a budget! Thats my favorite phrase. Nice work and video.
Won’t the boat collect water without drain holes cut into each seat so water can flow aft.
Put the miter saw in backwards, works for cutting metal
Get a board of Schluter , cut it to size, lay it down, and call it a day.
Fantastic video!
To complete the boat fully, what would it cost? ....roughly.
I know it was only 4 screws, but I would rather not compromise the integrity of the boat ribs. Any holes are forever. I'd probably instead adhere the foam board to the deck with a small amount of construction adhesive, and then adhere the plywood to the foam board. Adhesive could be removed away if you ever need it wanted to replace the floor.