Aluminum Fishing Boat to BASS Boat (Clean and Simple)

I helped my friend give his fishing boat a makeover. Enjoy!

[@zechariahhill7724]

i was screaming "heat gun!!!" at the screan when you were taking off the stickers

[@jakinwalsh]

haha yeah sometimes that can end in a gooey mess and since we were going to sand and paint i wasn't worried about little scratches

[@Kick_Rocks]

Exactly lol

[@chriswheeler5725]

You guys did a great job at keeping it simple and doing a great job. Think I’m going to do the exact build in my boat!!

[@TravisInCanada1]

Anyone looking to remove old decals/stickers if nothing else get a heat gun and just apply some heat to it. It softens the vinyl and adhesive making it a little easier to remove.

[@UguysRnuts]

"“Believe me my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”~ Ratty

[@TheTruth-ge7fj]

awsome setup but can you please explaing how did you do the part that supports the fromt deck?

[@tubejim101]

It is awesome that you guys know how to do all that.

[@donsden6121]

looks beautiful boys. is that a Michigan registration number?

[@jakinwalsh]

Yup sure is

[@deanbailey6199]

As I grew up I was always told if I were to paint something and put it in the water to always ways use a marine paint so I wouldn't pollut the water around the boat because an oil based paint will leach oil into the water anyways great build I hope u have great times on the water iv got a 14 foot Johnny boat did some work on it plan to do more thanks for a few tips. Be safe on the water.

[@jasonmartin9985]

You did a great job on your buddies boat your more than welcome to come rebuild mine if you need another project

[@jasonmartin9985]

But I’m serious if you need another project I got one for ya definitely need help with my boat

[@evanbutler6487]

@@jasonmartin9985 win win

[@Joel19560]

You didn’t show the supports up under the front deck. Would really like to see what you did for this.

[@jmarg76]

Agreed!

[@VAFSH4LIF]

When trying to make a template for the front, lay the cardboard on top of the gunnel and trace it, it may be a bit wider but it's the Exact shape. if the front piece of plywood is cut tight there is no need for framing? The boat tapers smaller?

[@GD-xj3jd]

A really nice job guys! I personally like the fact it's simplicity and clean lines. Thanks for sharing.

[@giuseppes8792]

Very well done guys

[@toddkohut5993]

Nice build. Lots of good ideas for me if I do one. I think I might be doing one this winter.

[@kenbrown5449]

Great job on the boat and trailer guys! Attention to detail and not rushing anything pays off big time. Enjoy!

[@royleeborn6445]

🤘

[@samuellewison2389]

Amazing work! It’s looks amazing. Pretty much looks factory brand new!

[@redamor9182]

🤔So your friends a very good watcher isn't he 😉😆🍻

[@zrkn1]

Why is almost everyone painting their boats "Battleship or Primer Grey" it's so plain. Cover the trailer with a tarp and flip the boat over to lay on top. Much easier to work on.

[@billrae4198]

What length shaft trolling motor did you choose? 14' boat? thanks

[@AX01Adventures]

Curious why the center section floor wasn’t removed and replaced. It looks like you built a second center section floor and put it on top of the original floor.

[@jeremyoshea7941]

Great work gentlemen! Quick question, why doesn’t anyone ever use the rim of the boat to get the angle for the template?

[@STKST-db7kt]

Great price and well built. Bought it for my twelve foot boat to get around the lake. Very powerful and easy to install.

[@chrisb8127]

I didn't know you had to put harder in that tractor paint from tsc. Guess that's why mine is really easy to scratch and it took forever to dry. I painted my boat trailer black with that paint and ended painting over it with the rust - oleum truck bed coating paint. You got another subscriber and y'all did great work on the boat and trailer restore \ build. I hope mine turns out that good after I have the money to put it all back together. Im doing my first boat restore \ build on a 1966 Mirror craft 14ft vhull.

[@jakinwalsh]

you don't "have" to put that hardener in it but it definitely helps

[@vladimirlopez7840]

Heat gun is your friend with stickers.

[@williamweirjr9749]

You should add a support brace from motor foot to trailer for hauling to take strain off transom

[@jakinwalsh]

that's a great point thank you!

[@240zron]

Very nice job

[@stephengalvan7722]

Perfect little boat great video

[@peteryeung111]

Awesome work guys. The only thing I see is the fenders on the trailer seems a bit small. It might rub on the wheels over bumps? Is this boat a 14 or 16 footer?

[@jakinwalsh]

you could be right if it got pretty bumpy. We went a lot bigger than the original wheels just for looks but we probably went a little too big for keeping the original fender size.

[@peteryeung111]

@@jakinwalsh Lol…been there done that. All the best 2022 ! Cheers

[@Shadetreejr1967]

I have the same trolling motor on my Bass Tracker and was wondering how I could fix that cumbersome foot pedal! Still unclear on what you used to recess it in the floor. Could you tell me exactly what that pan is?

[@jakinwalsh]

im not sure if I can post links in comments but I will try at the end of this comment but if you search for aluminum dryer vent box you should get a couple of links with what we used. here's the link to the one we got www.lowes.com/pd/IMPERIAL-11-75-in-x-20-125-in-Aluminum-Dryer-Vent-Box/3203053?user=shopping

[@johnphinney292]

How fast does that 25 Johnson move that boat?

[@Justfor1day]

First your a very talented guy ..Keeping it simple was smart..you gave it what it needed to catch fish..i just bought my 1st boat yesterday...looks alot like yours in original condition..you have given me all the ideas I needed..if I may ask what would the ballpark $$ spent to re furnish it as you did come to....TY

[@jakinwalsh]

We were thinking around 300 for the wood, carpet, paint, seat, etc. and another 200 on the trailer.

[@sheltonwilliams3577]

Great job guys I wish you were in my area to help me

[@VANVALEK777_RESIDENT]

that paint made it pop nice great job with the boat i like how the hull was framed out to make a nice flat even surface to walk on the captains chair up front was a nice touch as well as the carpet you got yourselves another subscriber

[@Unk-Dre]

Guys great job with the boat I really enjoyed the creativity. Keep up the good videos.👌🏾

[@williamjackson8820]

Do you guys provide boat repair services?

[@jtStracuse8]

Use a heat gun when peeling stickers.....way faster!

[@jakinwalsh]

Lol yup

[@smittyboi1755]

This is sweet. I have a 17' flat bottom. I want to do this to mine. But I know its a lot of work, time and money. If you don't mind me asking. What did something like this cost to redo?

[@jakinwalsh]

My friend thinks it was around 500 to redo the boat and trailer

[@andrewrivels]

Amazing! Sizes????

[@JeepDude24]

I've watched a ton of videos to get some ideas outfitting my boat and i gotta say, you guys did an awesome job. Thanks for sharing!

[@jakinwalsh]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@jasonmathews1685]

Great craftsmanship! Best resto I've seen by far! Your boat came out really nice..

[@jakinwalsh]

Thanks!

[@deepbeeps]

Great job! I have one almost identical I will be starting this week. Trailer first, then the boat!

[@julieguess2956]

That boat is awesome great job

[@WilliamPolovina]

Why don't you apply heat to the stickers while removing them?

[@jakinwalsh]

we didn't have one

[@theangrybass3389]

Man, clean and simple was right. You guys did a terrific job on that restoration. Every ‘old boat’ out there deserves this

[@leeadams5941]

Would it not have been easier and better coverage to paint before you did anything else?

[@jakinwalsh]

definitely would have been easier but the original plan was to not paint the inside :)

[@finkster1969]

I've watched several videos in conversations of boats and even though u did an amazing job it's not a job boat? Not one video I've watched gets this right which blows my mind. A Jon boat is a flat bottom boat what you are working on is v hull boat big difference..

[@claypalmer9930]

Ive seen a few people ask but I cant find an answer, how long is the boat? I am looking to buy either a 14' or a 16' and it would help if I knew what this boat is. Thanks great video!

[@jakinwalsh]

1989 Lowe 14’

[@claypalmer9930]

@@jakinwalsh Awesome thanks!!

[@ssrc30]

A rubber wheel woulda took care of those decals real quick. Nice job on the boat though. Hope it's still holding out for you.

[@anthonyarayaalvarado8428]

Hola amigo excelente proyecto! Tengo un bote similar y lo quiero restaurar parecido al tuyo, que me recomiendas en materiales resistentes a el agua salada...? Saludos desde Costa Rica.. Pura vida! 🇨🇷✌️🎣😎

[@TheTruth-ge7fj]

usa madera igual pero pintala antes de instalar para que aguante mas.

[@normsebby3421]

hay battery needs to be in a plastic cover box...and....where's the water sump??

[@terrytriche5975]

Are concerned about removing the floatation material? Did you inject some foam elsewhere? The boat looks real nice!

[@noahmaeck7330]

I’m looking to do something similar, one worry I had was if I cover the gas tank and store with the battery will it be potential fire hazard without a blower or is that just on inboard motors?

[@rorymartin329]

You guys did a great job on this boat. I'm a little proud of mine also. 14 ft. aluminum Starcraft, 30 hp. electric start Johnson with hydrofoil fin, 3 padded swivel seats, marine radio, stereo radio/cd player with 4 speakers, bimini top, automatic bilge pump, flat, carpet covered floor, electric trolling motor, fish locator, depth finder, GPS, level floatation in seats, running lights, floor lights, spotlight, oars, just in case, rod holders, cup or bottle holders, top speed 30 miles per hour, (32 with tail wind) Had people remark that my boat is the best equipped 14 ft. on Lake Stclair. Trailer has side guides and non-skid walk out platform. No wet feet for me! LOL! I love this boat.

[@garycapley8686]

How much was spent?$

[@thefirststrike]

That's is an incredible restore and rebuild!! I have been wanting to get a boat for several years now, and I really thought I wanted to get one already built and ready to run, but you guys have inspired me to get one and do my own buildout. I will have to give this some serious thought. LOL!! I saw a few other people ask, and you never really said. but how much did it cost? How much for the boat...how much in materials etc., to get a completed build?

[@jakinwalsh]

I just asked my friend and he said boat plus trailer was 1000$, Johnson motor 1750, trolling motor 500, and probably 400-500 to redo the boat and the trailer

[@alecdacunha7144]

Wondering how many quarts of paint you guys ended up using?

[@jakinwalsh]

I think it was about half a gallon on the outside of the boat and about 1 quart on the inside

[@joannfleener8922]

One thing you forgot, drink holders lol. Great build.

[@jakinwalsh]

We are definitely going to have to add those! :)

[@zachburger7126]

That's one thing I have to add to my boat now that you mention it. I got a 14' Northwood

[@hankthedog2049]

Looks great man

[@Patstar777]

Paint stripping wheel on a grinder. Makes short work of paint removal on aluminum.

[@paulob5153]

Great job!!!

[@616fishing]

23:55 “You ready??” 😎

[@jdram58]

Just what Im looking for simple ideas as I have a similar very old boat my main concern is rebuilding the transom

[@richardkeller6940]

Nice job

[@dougbrun7789]

Nice job

[@jordannarlock7995]

Are you located in GR, MI ? If so, do you offer the paint services to spray a boat similar to this ?

[@kennethsaiz-es3bo]

What paint did you use on the underside ? The whole build looks great 👍

[@Timbuctoo]

Just found this. Now I just need to find a decent tinny and do this. I might just put in an anchor well. Awesome job.

[@benjielagalag9188]

Thank for sharing man!new subscriber here

[@pynsuklanguriah8025]

How many person can load this boat

[@jakinwalsh]

4

[@blazedub3333]

If this was automotive paint, how has it held up? Awesome build!

[@dalehayslip5008]

Boat looks great I'm your 475 subscriber.

[@kilswish]

why not just staple the carpet makes for easier replacement

[@outofbody6797]

would be sick to tell us what grit you used

[@jakinwalsh]

180

[@Cali009]

What is the brand of paint you used? Very nice job on the outside of it.

[@jakinwalsh]

We have a local paint supplier since we paint houses for a living and i just asked them for some automotive paint. So i don't think its some big name brand sorry. The color is "oil slick"

[@vudo2555]

@@jakinwalsh Can you please tell me the name of the paint store you purchased the paint from so I can see if I can locate the exact same paint and color? I looked everywhere online and can not find the color "Oil Slick". Also...tried to locate the source from the name on the can but all I can make out in your video is the name Paint Spot but no location or state for the store.

[@darrenguentert153]

Great build. Good attention to detail. Always concerned when foam is taken out of a boat and not added somewhere else. Family of four died in California a few years back when gale force winds swamped their boat in June Lake, a high altitude trout lake in California. Attributed to foam removal. Boat sunk in middle of lake in 45 degree water.

[@greggmeyer5836]

They should have been off the lake long before any gale force winds. People need to be observant of the weather when in a boat on a lake or river of any size. They were not too smart.

[@UguysRnuts]

@@greggmeyer5836 You have mere minutes in "45 degree water" even if you're clinging to a hull.

[@mattblake9936]

@@UguysRnuts still doesn’t go against his comment, they should’ve been off of the water

[@UguysRnuts]

@@mattblake9936Actually it does. A gale can develop out of nowhere in mere minutes. They died because of hypothermia even though they had life jackets. Flotation foam would have made no difference.

[@garyholtfreter5076]

Fire extinguisher???

[@jakinwalsh]

Under the front deck! :)

[@lupemunoz2674]

I may have missed it or have'nt read far enough but why paint with brush when you could of sprayed it like bottom?????

[@jakinwalsh]

The original plan was to leave the inside as is but later on in the project we decided to paint the inside and it wasn't at our paint shop anymore so we just decided to brush it

[@Truthfulfisherman]

What is the best type of ply wood and sealer to use to replace on seats?

[@Heraclitean]

Why wouldn't you paint the interior before the modifications and carpet?

[@jakinwalsh]

we made the decision to paint the interior after all that unfortunately

[@offgridwhitetails8768]

Good job guys. Very nice attention to details

[@MinFulks]

Where are you located in Michigan?

[@CryptoCypher86]

Nice jobs guys. Will be repainting my 98 alumacraft soon

[@JohnDuckIT]

Great video I watched the whole thing

[@fijaisonjd]

noob question.. are there any drain underneath? wonder if it will accumulate water under the seats..

[@jakinwalsh]

yup there's a drain in the back and underneath is all open so it can drain out if any water gets in

[@91Bronco]

Awesome boat build! Great job

[@HolyGoatsOfSteel]

Do you store the boat inside or outside, do you have any problems with the wood rotting?

[@jakinwalsh]

stored inside

[@B25gunship]

Great job guys!!

[@scottymagillacutty]

What was that “oil slick “ paint? Where can I get that?

[@eighthnotch_]

Think you could paint the hull if you didn't have a sprayer?

[@jakinwalsh]

Oh yeah! It’s all about the prep. Just make sure it’s sanded really well.

[@allanmitchell7428]

Up on some saw horses would have helped

[@jakinwalsh]

what are you referring to?

[@allanmitchell7428]

@@jakinwalsh you wouldn't have had to work of floor height. I hate bending over to paint

[@jakinwalsh]

@@allanmitchell7428 oh I hear ya. In the case of spraying the bottom of the boat it was on carts with wheels so that’s why it was low. Now at our shop we have taller carts with wheels :)

[@knuckleheadgolf6155]

Very nice guys 👍🏼

[@rhaller07]

Which trailer is that?

[@davidmontgomery8820]

Needs rod storage along sides

[@joyed2851]

This video is therapy.

[@74nova36]

*Heat gun*

[@barryseifert6053]

Looks good but i got one question for you . Why do you have ores in the boat when you don't have any ore locks ? Even if you did there is no way to row it because you took out the bench seat that you sit on to row the boat . And what did you do for your navigation lights ? I did subscribe to your channel . Maybe that was more than one question .😁

[@jakinwalsh]

Thats a good point i think when my friend bought the boat it just came with ores. Not sure why lol and That bench missing in the middle is actually factory we didn't remove any benches. There aren't any navigation lights on this boat

[@thedadimpact9921]

Wow great update to a simple boat

[@dmwi1549]

Nice job guys! Enjoy the boat!

[@thomaschandler4831]

Great job fellas

[@DennisDillon73]

You boys did a great job and thank you for sharing.