12' Jon Boat to Bass Boat Start to Finish

Start to finish of this little build.
Stuff I used on this build:
Paint:
www.amazon.com/dp/B00MBFDYTQ/...
Trailer lights:
www.amazon.com/dp/B07X7FNNJN/...
Trailer light harness:
www.amazon.com/dp/B09N97CPQS/...
Hydroturf:
www.amazon.com/dp/B09D8P2KSD/...
Hatch latches:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLZHR17D/...
Lithium battery:
www.amazon.com/dp/B09JNSSSD7/...
Golf tubes/rod holders:
www.amazon.com/dp/B08HZDGG8H/...
Rear seat slide mount:
www.amazon.com/dp/B000KOT8VS/...
Bunk carpet:
www.amazon.com/dp/B098GCT2YY/...
Anchor pole:
www.amazon.com/dp/B08YXJXH23/...
Decals-
www.ebay.com/str/bigds?mkcid=...
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[@davidmack8188]

its really great to watch a trained and fully accredited professional such as yourself convert a jon boat into a bass boat!

[@davidmack8188]

Also tell your brother travis and his girlfriend taylor swift i said hi

[@NBA-FAN.]

Always a good day when you post

[@twpbassing5666]

One of my favorite videos so far. Answered so many questions. Especially about the paint lol

[@devinhowell601]

Just bought a ‘93 Lowe 1648 side console from my grandpa and I am hoping to start building it out soon, for my first boat build. I’ll definitely be using your videos for some guidance. Thank ya sir, keep up the videos!

[@messyfishing6536]

i love these videos. I got a 11'6 semi v last summer and ive gotten so many ideas from you. i had it sand blasted and just slowly got it the way I wanted it last fall. Stoked to fish all spring/summer in MY boat

[@daleley7645]

Another great build! Amazing how fast money adds up.

[@danielfuller1212]

Awesome video. I just finished my first boat. You helped give me confidence and some great ideas. Thanks so much. Can't wait for the next one.

[@markekstrom-kn9wb]

This work is truly amazing I just got done watching a video from jt outdoors and thought that everybody who built these John boat bass boat conversion was regarded but your work has thankfully proven that wrong. You absolutely know what your doing and I thank you for that

[@Meatball_23]

random dog with tennis ball rushes camera at 32 min 30 sec

[@seucos_garage]

32:30

[@tamarok]

We highly appreciate your work. We've learned a lot from you, although you say you are not a professional, for us you've been a master. Keep doing great

[@JettJohnson4]

Got two boat projects on right now, and your videos are so helpful, thanks.

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Amazing very nice Boat ⛵⛵

[@alanweisner2421]

This was a great watch..Those of us who love to do DYI projects eat this stuff up. Last winter I bought a 12 ft tracker put a Merc 9.9 and a trolling motor. Down on the southern Colorado River water has become to skinny to run my Lund most days. So, built what I call..The Swamp Donkey. I still have tweaks because of all the noise the aluminum makes in the water. Drives me insane, but it'll get dealt with. Keep em coming. Stay safe

[@michaeldehart648]

I am about to pick up a 12' jon and trailer. Yessir, I'm going to copy your ideas and add some of my own. At 73 yoa this is my last boat, it is exactly what I can safely handle by myself and I want it to be sweet. Thank you for sharing your videos. Take care of that pup!

[@michaelkoster7330]

Absolutely very informative! I got an 1983 Monark 1236 Jon boat and trailer for free and I'm excited to transform it into a mini bass boat! Thanks for the budget build ideas. Love watching your channel!

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Good work ❣️

[@larsvegas1505]

I would not add too much.. I got some comfort seats (they are like sailing seats that u can just throw in there).. put some rod rests in from scotty.. otherwize mine is bare.. the seats are a good tip though u can place them anywhere u want.. makes getting balance in the boat a lot easier. and i can just keep the boat outside.. cause nothing is rotting away.. Also u can carry the boat with 2 person.. makes a lot of water accessable... I also added lithium batteries.. a trolling motor.. livescope.. but thats what u need for fishing.. I sold my 8hp motor and just got a big lithium battery.. it is not fast but i can boat all day.. ended up not using the motor ever.. too heavy to put on/off...

[@brandonmacklin7344]

You were my motivation on pulling the trigger on a 1440 on F.B. Marketplace. I've been a Longtime subscriber and can honestly say I've watched your "Transom rebuild" video about 50 times. Your videos are a pleasure to watch, and I can proudly say my 10 year old son and I are working on getting our first boat on the water. Keep doing what you do!! Tight lines from small town Illinois 🤟

[@dsberube]

I just watched another video and you did great job so I’m hoping for another good one

[@kyokomodo]

I enjoyed the process. Thanks for sharing

[@andrewhamel15]

Love this build keep up the awesome work looks absolutely amazing can’t wait for the next boat

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Very nice ❤

[@paulwiest8167]

Love it! I got a 18foot smoker craft passed down to me that I’ve just gutted and flipped over, getting ready for paint. Your informative videos are giving me the confidence to tackle this project! And I can’t thank you enough for that. It’s my first boat build, the plan is to build a center console, all aluminum with hydro turf for inshore fishing.

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Good work ❣️⛵ a great video

[@ronbenjamin4351]

Cause I’m poor and the government got all my savings!! Quote of the year. Your video came up like a black hole!! Watched it and pleasantly suprised!!! Hope you’re enjoying that new ride!! New sub here!! Ty!! Crack me up. Big serious beard and since of humor👍🏻

[@C_K_Williams]

I really enjoy your content. I have a landau 1470 that’s been a work in progress for the last seven years or so. Every time I think I’m done I find something else to change or modify.

[@nathanrusso4238]

That cooler idea is awesome, doin this with the 12 footer I just bought

[@chrisj2713]

Pretty sweet build. You are killing it bro.

[@wayfararout6258]

It came out looking awesome. I have a 14' I've been slowly working on. I really like the cooler idea to have more room. Can't wait to see what you come up with next, tight lines

[@boonecountyautomotive3986]

Great build glad videos are back and love the new heavy breathing hairy co host

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Hello

[@AirgunEvolution]

Thanks for another great video

[@rik4369]

Great video! Enjoyed the viewing! Excellent team work with your Bride and Rebel!!!

[@BrokenRRT]

Decent! Appreciate the video. Love the dog!

[@WaltonAquatic]

Yo! Big fan of your videos, glad you've turned comments on so we can tell you how awesome they are. Really appreciate your content and style of commentary. Great channel man, thank you for doing it

[@backwaterboatrehab]

Thanks dude! Really appreciate it!

[@trevorcoffey9410]

Pretty cool boat. Very nice job!

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Amazing very nice Boat ⛵

[@glenndavis6120]

Thats a pretty sweet 1236. I have a 1432 that i want to work on. This project gave me some ideas. Thank you

[@Veemack21]

Omg comments are open now!! Man great job on all your work love the channel keep it up!! A lot of great inspiration!

[@way75mit9]

Hello Chris, from Middle Georgia, dude I been following you for a few years now and I noticed that your building skills have become top notch, every time I watch your videos, I learn new ways and ideas to use on my own project, so thanks for all you do and keep on putting out the vids, we all enjoy them very much!!!

[@imredon7160]

Love all your videos man 👍🏼

[@steveworden3109]

Great job !

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Good work ❣️⛵

[@jovahnspeller8382]

Awesome video.... Did a really good job. Very inspiring. And knowing it could get pricey, still worth it compared to a full kayak setup. Good job man

[@allenhughes12]

Heck, the boat looks great and Rebel is an absolute knockout. Great size and she's got a nice head. Nice channel. Subscribed.

[@H00sierD4ddy]

that's a pretty sharp jon boat. start to finish came a long way!

[@tonybivens1945]

Great video

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Very very nice Boat ⛵⛵

[@Cavanpikefishing]

Great Job we would love that in Ireland🙏🙂🎣

[@panfishin-fool8057]

No words big bro👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾. Thanks

[@charlesgeorge4391]

Great video. Can’t for the next build

[@outdoorsdelmarva5691]

Great series! I have a old Sears 12 footer Jon, Love it. Its bare bone....but hey..Like you said! GO FISHING!!

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Very nice Boat ⛵

[@davidwest3262]

Love your videos 😀

[@jobrandofishing]

Awesome 💪. I ran a 15hp on my Ol Lowe 12 footer. Operated great, but then i put a 25hp on that jewl. Its been a great duck boat for over 10 years. That boat will hold that 15 well. Take care.

[@GJBOATS]

Looks good! G said great job on the video!

[@hoists1829]

Awesome video

[@reyberrofory23]

great job 👍💪

[@rickyd865VOL]

You did good brother. Saving for a metal boat upgrade from my 12’ dolphine upgrade myself. I have a evin rude 6 ho and 55 minkota troling no trailer is a pain. I fish downtown Knoxville,Tennessee river/Island home airport area bc its 6 minutes from the house. One day I will be on this level. Thanks for video.

[@kevinwallace8895]

Nice job

[@ogjmcnutt9756]

Good build for the poor guy like us subscribers turned out not bad looks like you put s bunch of money in it keep the builds coming we enjoy it.

[@stompylee]

I mentally went back to the first time I saw her in your videos coming from work..😂 wife or not she won’t miss… smart man!!! 20:49

[@jasongoode4761]

Love this! I've got a free 1236 and a free trailer. Both need work, but, let's get it done and send it! 🤘

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Hello farind 🌹

[@justdoingitjim7095]

Nice to see you make use of aluminum instead of wood/plywood for everything. A buddy of mine and I both had 12 foot Jon boats and identical 9.9 motors. He decided to put in floors and decks and he completely removed the middle seat (bye, bye flotation). He carpeted everything and then he tried it out on the lake. I followed him in my boat just in case of any problems. His boat was so heavy it wouldn't get up on plane. Thinking it might be a motor issue, we swapped motors. Nope, same thing. Mine would plane, but his wouldn't. I wonder how many "custom builds" out there had the same issues with all wood builds, but they never showed it running on the water?

[@GrumpysGarageDave]

Looking goood bro

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Amazing very nice

[@SB-wd7wh]

I’d love to see you put a glitter finish on a boat. ✨

[@not_me_not_you_not730]

love to vacuum the yard😂 my dogs like to fly trampolines next yesterraindoor

[@steveo7116]

Vacuuming his grass lmao. Nice boat man

[@GrumpysGarageDave]

Had me rollin on that one too 😂😂

[@wyattwatson8320]

Great video, I’ve got a 1636 I’m working on now. I wish I knew more about the trolling motor transom mount I did something similar but looks worse than yours and I’m not sure if it’s as sturdy either 🤣

[@ZackSigley]

31:15 POG

[@geneedwards2924]

good job

[@frankiannelli989]

I used the same paint but color is duck boat drab . Thought it went on smooth.

[@stompylee]

Thanks!

[@backwaterboatrehab]

Thanks dude!

[@zzds420]

Hey brotha where do you get a transom support bracket for a aluminum boat ?

[@leesonwineski994]

I’m glad you moved her jeep!

[@tdwz1652]

just tack some angle on the bottom of those hatches to give them a spine, should give them lots of strength, boat looks awesome man!!

[@pandaoverboard]

400 LIKES! YW and good JOB.

[@JustinFernandez-mf2pd]

What size sheeting do you use for the floor?

[@dls0001]

I've watched a bunch of your videos and have one question. What does the insulation board do for the build?

[@user-pk8lo9wr7w]

I have a 9.9 evinrude. It has good compression, great spark, and getting fuel. But will not crank over. Pls help

[@user-wp6ry9pr6l]

Hey just letting you know if that's a transom mount trolling motor from minn kota you can take the bolt out of the handle and turn it around! Love these videos your very inspiring man

[@backwaterboatrehab]

It’s actually a minnkota, but still applies! Just didn’t add it to the vid trying to compress

[@user-wp6ry9pr6l]

Awesome! Yeah they leave plenty of wire inside handle to turn it around works good done this with my transom mount trolling motor when I got my gas motor ( The Orange Crush ) totally awesome man!

[@ghost38901]

Glad you pulled through a very dark time in your life... As they say when it rains it pours. You got a nice channel here and can make any boat looks nice. Not a lot of people can do that. What is the bracket on the back of the boat holding the seat where you operate the tiller called?

[@backwaterboatrehab]

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[@scottmeyer4126]

Do the 15 that’s what my brother and I have on his!! It scoooootttssss around

[@KayakUSA1]

Boat turned out Great man! Poor dog being forced to wear that collar should be a crime though... LOL, Ware Eagle 🦅

[@bobwalsh719]

Nice work! What thickness was the floor aluminum?

[@backwaterboatrehab]

I use .100. It works fine for these smaller boats. It’s just shy of 1/8”

[@bobwalsh719]

@@backwaterboatrehab Thank you! Nice work!

[@larryalexander4833]

Debating on buying a 12ft waco with a 15hpjohnson with trailer ( trailer is a bit weird) Its in good shape withclean titles and engine needs carb cleaned. Guys asking 950 and its just few miles from me.

[@CRESERVE]

The 9.9 is better than swapping carbs to make it a 15hp You’ll have more gas mileage keeping It a 9.9 You’ll use more fuel and still run the same speed !

[@poepflater]

THink you only need to reposition the little roller at the back by the prop, less work than moving the whole boat

[@backwaterboatrehab]

It was already adjusted all the way in

[@tazoutdoorsman]

What gauge aluminum did you use for the floor?

[@backwaterboatrehab]

.100

[@bradnewman13]

Hey can you link the seat system for the back bench?

[@backwaterboatrehab]

Wise 8WD73 Sure Mount Seat... www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AXOYQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@bradnewman13]

Thanks man! I enjoy all your vids

[@prelwitz13]

I Think you mean use the gluvit if its your boat. If your selling it and it don't leak than save the money.

[@nathantausch]

I have almost that exact motor. Mine is a '96. for some reason, I have to hold my killswitch down to fire it up. Weird...

[@backwaterboatrehab]

This motor is kinda weird itself. Cold starts are tough, but after you let it run a few mins it will fire right back up on the first pull every time.

[@gregcrabb3497]

What part of Tennessee? Close to Nashville myself.

[@backwaterboatrehab]

The crappy part unfortunately. Close to Memphis

[@mackbeasley71]

HOW'S THAT LITHIUM BATTERY HOLDIN UP

[@johncuda]

Whats the song playing?

[@backwaterboatrehab]

Not sure, I get all my music from artist. Have to pay them so I can use it in the videos

[@adrianburkholder8365]

Rebel wants attention 😂

[@Suba_ruba_ru]

Lmao that dog had me lmao he throws the ball it gets all quiet 30 seconds later “intense panting” 😂😂😂

[@caseybuchanan6453]

Hotty Toddy!

[@thewrxshop8213]

Shoulda closed out the video on the water

[@bradenwelch1967]

$100 for some stickers??? Thats insane

[@backwaterboatrehab]

Yeah, those NOS decals are crazy

[@christophervela5447]

Because I'm poor 😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@Navyuncle]

Interesting how a person can spend a thousand dollars to make a three dollar profit.

[@backwaterboatrehab]

My profit comes from KZbin. If it weren’t for that, I wouldn’t mess with these boats.

[@promess]

YoBruh, 2 boats and a new nice ass red truck, and it's the government making you poor? lol.

[@michaelshannon5324]

Nice content withs annoying dog

[@rickrick7309]

Nice job

[@JustinFernandez-mf2pd]

What size sheeting do you use for the floor?