DIY Jon Boat INTERIOR BOAT CARPET On A Budget

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DIY Carpet Step by Step on my #jonboattobassboat

[@joer3llc]

"Ignore this driveway, it's a rental."

[@calebroberts224]

I scored down to say the same thing 😂

[@hunterbabukovic48]

How do you rent a drive way

[@dirtyhooker6317]

@@hunterbabukovic48 u rent the house

[@joshc578]

Great tips man! Especially the carpet "Grain" part with how the light changes the colour.

[@thomassater3462]

This video has been immensely helpful for me to approach my carpeting phase with "eyes wide open", and I'm so grateful that you posted it! I'm just getting ready to start applying all of my carpet in a day or two. I have all of my pieces cut out (using 20 oz bass boat carpet). The carpet has a black-ish rubbery backing, and I found it extremely helpful to use a silver Sharpie to annotate the back of each piece with bow direction (an arrow), piece number (I numbered all of my hatches), and alignment marks so I can precisely place each deck/hatch piece onto the carpet. One concern I had was fraying on the edges, so I used a cheap hot knife to cut all of my pieces...it worked great, and "cauterized" all of the edges for a fray-free finish. Just gotta watch the fumes!

[@Junkyard129]

that carpet information you shared about how the light hits it is an awesome trick. thank you for sharing.

[@charliepatton6333]

I,ve done that for 25 yrs at Ranger Boats

[@Baggender]

@@charliepatton6333 good for you.

[@noahjohns7954]

@@charliepatton6333 lol but you can’t keep wood off the transom? I think solid foam like in sea fox boats is much better than marine plywood. I’ve seen ranger’s transoms ripped off entirely much more than other brands of bass boats

[@emeryezequiel4550]

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[@donaldtomas7535]

@Emery Ezequiel Instablaster ;)

[@cuauhtemocbarragan9632]

Finally someone showing how to cut the corners. Thanks man sub

[@MsKelize]

I am a single mom and nothing will get between me, my girl and the water..I have to do a lot of things DIY to make it happen. So frickin happy I ran across your vid! Love all your tricks..baseball bat, glue, wrench, corners, carpet direction!! Love your attention to detail, I never would have thought of all that. Budget carpet shopping tomorrow and doin this! Since my boat is a chic boat and my daughters name is Chanel, we named her the "Emo-Chanel". Get it? lol! See you on the water!! xoxo

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Awesome to hear! I appreciate the positive feedback and glad to know it will help you "make it happen" for your daughter! Love the name! If you need any more tips, ive got more videos on other stuff. Don't hesitate to ask if you need any help! Only way you'll see me on the water is if you live in Georgia! lol. Thanks again!

[@michaelphillips9059]

I've been putting off carpeting my jon boat due to lack of knowledge but, this video has me planning the project out. Btw are you in Athens?

[@dawnhatch-mock2421]

This is how we layout and cut clothing patterns. The grain and pile direction must be consistent throughout. Nice work.

[@peterinher9700]

Best I’ve seen so far I’m going to do mine today glad I watched this first will subscribe

[@Lowcountrydave]

First video I've watched of yours. My OCD approves of your OCD! Subscribed!

[@Autofixpals]

your video gave me an idea. You could even use the carpet grain to your advantage to stylize it. kind of like checker boarding your storage compartments....hmmm

[@amyportofe-fala1878]

Loved the video and also your attention to perfection. Thanks for the tip on spray painting staple sleeves!

[@fryreartechnology7611]

How is the cheap carpet holding up years later and many fish later

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Great! The carpets success i believe is keeping the boat in the garage. Boat has been out plenty, images on my Instagram and Facebook page show it still looks spectacular! Instagram: ADUBJONES Facebook: Top Gun Jon Boats

[@fryreartechnology7611]

Anthony Jones .... awesome!! I’m building my boat very similar.

[@tkcenterline1]

Nice. Love the corners. You only glue the top surface and not the sides and returns were you staple. I am in the process of installing carpet on my alum vee.

[@Somewheredownintexas]

Another way to describe trimming the corners kzbin.info/www/bejne/aajOaHaQhaaNl6M

[@kewkew2]

Can you use 3m spray adhesive instead ? I use it on my speaker box before

[@Autofixpals]

Man you did a fantastic job with your carpet. I am very impressed and i will most certainly be copying the tips you shared in your video. Keep up the good work.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks so much man! Sorry it took me a while to say that, gets hard sometimes keeping up!

[@stumpbumpers]

This was an excellent video. The attention to detail and explanation was spot on. As a woodworker, I call that grain. Wood has a grain and a lot of manufactured materials, textiles, carpets, fabrics, etc. Since you are a turf guy, you know greens on a golf course have a grain too and affect the roll of the ball. Liked and Subscribed. Not that I need another "dink", but I am buying a 1448 tomorrow at 8am. 👍

[@retiredoldsarge5938]

I like your video. I am planning on getting a Jon Boat from my wife on Christmas( I haven't told her yet) I haven't decided on a flat, V bottom etc. yet but your build looks good and gives me great idea if I get a V bottom. I am moving to Texas before I get a boat and hopefully will be there around first part of Dec. haven't decided on what type ALUM boat yet but I do want to add a deck etc. with carpet and you have some great info about it that I never thought about.

[@matkel1042]

Just a heads up instead of cutting a 1/4 inch off all sides just cut 1/2 inch of 2 sides of the hatches a lot easier

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I'm not exactly sure how I explained it in the video without going back and watching, but yes you are correct. The end goal is to have 1/4 gap around hatches and all joints in rough before carpet. How you get there is up to you. I prefer the cut twice, not four times on a hatch method, but for simplicity and to try to get the information across as easy as possible I probably stated to take 1/4 off all the way around.

[@Dantheman_88]

Goo Dawgs!!! I’ll be looking for you out on bear creek reservoir!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I'll be out there, 7 mins from my front door cuzin!

[@jo3li5m]

great attention to detail brother. thanks for the info :) cheers from Australia.

[@henriksodeland8718]

thanks good tips... gonna make one in norway and not to many here so its nice to get the tips....

[@paulirwin7588]

Great tips man, I live in athens and just started a rebuild on an old alumacraft super bandit. I've never tackled anything like this but took some inspiration from tbnation and went for it, but this video definitely made me more confident in moving into my decking and carpeting! Keep up the good work man 👌

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks man! Good luck on your build and Go Dawgs

[@MegaZekk]

Hey Anthony, nice video dude! Just FYI - what you’re describing for n the carpet with the bead, and the way the light reflects differently based on the direction of the carpet, in the business that’s called the ‘ knap’ of the carpet. You’re right on about how that is a truly professional detail. Keep up that awesome work brother!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thank you buddy👊 Much appreciated, I always knew there was a word for it....

[@arkansashomestead6015]

Price Update a 6' x 14' Piece will cost you 49 bucks.. Just got it 5-4-20 at Home Depot and that's what it cost me.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks cuz

[@godhatesglobalists4677]

Wish I could give you thousands of thumbs up because you inspired me my dude. Bravo great looking boat

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Sorry I missed this, I greatly appreciate it! Thanks so much for the LOVE!

[@camaroboi13]

Older video but very informative. I’ll be starting my bass boat conversion within the next couple weeks and this really helps!

[@jager9825]

I feel your OCD on carpet direction.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

And yet I still see top "boat builders" showing off their creations , a lot of which is amazing, yet their carpet is 9 different colors from not wrapping it the length of the roll or same grain. Absolutely killed me...

[@greggiono8789]

You just saved me hours

[@85847839]

Great video and learned a ton in 18 mins that would have taken me hours/days figure out. Cheers man

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Keith Sandford Glad it helped, that's what it's all about. Good luck on your build.

[@rickfairbanks6125]

Do you wait for carpet glue to dry before you staple? Thanks

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

You can staple first, just make sure its tight. Once stapled toght,tight, and glue will cure in place.

[@50guitar]

Attention to detail is (partly) what separates a profession looking job from a sloppy amateur job. Thanks for pointing that out. I wouldn't have know otherwise.

[@brendonmanship8854]

honestly that attention to detail makes me so happy

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

THANKS!

[@jamesdunn3508]

I just bought a 1988 bass tracker pro 17 with trailer for 900.00 and plan to redo before spring. If I go this route what is the life span of this carpeting over boat carpet. Thanks for the video.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Depends on how often it is in the sun, gets wet, and where it is stored. Mine is going on 4 years and in great shape. Kept in garage though and used couple times a month max. If I were doing a bass tracker restoration i would just use actual bass boat carpet like in this video i did more recently kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKLddmSod5yJi5Y

[@jamesdunn3508]

@Anthony Jones thanks for the info I saw the newer video I little whole ago. Very helpful. Thanks again

[@DrBass-rk1ez]

Great work! Did you sand before glueing carpet? Thanks!

[@eddieeddie540]

Nice job buddy...that’s pretty dam good job from what I have seen on KZbin

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thank you sir. Much appreciated!

[@samstansel110]

First of all, Go Dawgs!!! Second, what would you charge to replace to carpet in an aluminum bass boat?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Not exactly sure....pretty tied up at the moment, so much so the boat is just sitting Unfortunately

[@parrotbill9072]

All in all, you did a great job on this boat. Makes me wanna go out and buy me a boat. 👍😁

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks again!!!

[@19ADAM80]

Anthony Jones I’m in Cartersville, would you be interested in doing my bass tracker?

[@parrotbill9072]

@@19ADAM80 I would if I had the money, but a little short right now.

[@PanhandlePrepping]

Excellent, informative video, Anthony! I’ve referred to this video several times while doing my jon boat modifications. I’m not doing as extensive a build, but the pliers tip for stretching and the rolled corners tip is invaluable. I had bought that same satin finish Coastal Gray for my interior paint and a very similar, if not the same, carpet from Home Depot before I ever found this video. The satin Coastal Gray looks fantastic. It’s not as reflective as a gloss or semi-gloss finish (which is what you want inside the boat), but looks sharper and is easier to clean than a flat or matte finish. I really recommend it for your interior if nothing else. I’m using rubber anti-fatigue mat and foam paneling for the floor instead of carpeted plywood. It’s much lighter than plywood, it’s waterproof and non-slip, and it’s easy on your feet. It fits snug, but it can be easily removed for cleaning. It usually comes in black, but it will take and hold paint nicely too. You can find it dirt cheap at Tractor Supply (horse stall mat) or Harbor Freight (anti-fatigue mat).

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks for the props and feedback! Sorry, I'm a bit behind on responses, but thanks for checking my stuff out. I will be using a new product on all my decking for the next build. No carpet, stay tuned! Thanks again

[@hardtimetrucking8770]

Love the video. Im doing this now to my 16ft alumacraft. But us Ga boys have gotta ride right. Thanks again from commerce, ga

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Not far from me. Our new property is in Jackson County. Go Dawgs

[@hardtimetrucking8770]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats Go Dawgs!!! im up around the atl dragway

[@CTRadventures]

I am bringing out the decking on my bass boat where it was previously a walkway to the casting deck, this was add alot of storage. I went w the heavier 3/4 ply cause I'm 6'5 240 lbs, the big storage area is over 2 ft wide and 3 ft long so I don't wanna take a chance of falling through or bowing while I walked. Great vid. Hope to finish mine Thursday

[@tmyersdj]

like ur carpet job i hope to do my new 1448 alumacraft like u did urs thax

[@lilsam2018]

Turf grass crew baby

[@da1st482]

I subscribed for the love of boating and UGA lol. You had me at Athens bro ...

[@Alakarr]

This illustrates the difference between a good job and an exceptional job; details, details, details. Really good video!

[@Brad_English]

This guy is my kind of OCD!

[@maxzuschinoutdoors4868]

"subcribe"

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Max Zuschin Outdoors Dang man, I just noticed that...lol. Progress not perfection I guess, lol

[@Gonefishing804]

lol @subcribe

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Betur @ BoAt buiLdin tHan spELiNN

[@Gonefishing804]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats lol your work looks dope im still watchin !!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

@@Gonefishing804 Haha thanks man. Prime example of why I double check my editing now. I promise I can spell, just can't type right..lol

[@Gonefishing804]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats dude you hilarious !! truly am diggin your work you earned a new sub !!! keep putting in work !!

[@michaelbarnes7086]

Great video on how to! Question? My polar kraft aluminum bass boat doesn't have plywood except for under the aluminum sheets. Otherwords the bass trackers have plywood casting decks to stand on. Mines aluminum. The floors and panels etc have mostly rivets. Do the rivets need to be removed to carpet? Or carpet over rivets. Seems alot of labor to remove all rivets and knowing where rivets holes are to replace upon installation. Thanks for info buddy

[@dannyguo7483]

Wow looks professionally done

[@TheSilverSurfisher]

Greetings fellow Georgian!🙂 Thanks for the video. What's an alternative to stapling the carpet ends if the material is fiber-glassed gel coated laminated plastic honeycomb panels? Is the carpet glue my only option or is actually rubber cement? I know staples will not hold inside this material. I'm concerned with the carpet holding around the 90 degree semi-hollow edges of this material.

[@cxjohnson24]

Looks fantastic man! What latches did you go with?

[@grizz184]

Awesome video!!! Great info!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks!

[@michaelkoebel7099]

Looks good brother. Love the detail for proffessional look .if your gonna do it myaswell do it right and best you can..good vid thx again

[@jorsrob]

Absolutely amazing! I enjoyed this video immensely. I’m totally motivated and confident now to do my boat this way. Thanks to you man.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Absolutely. Thank u for positive feedback!

[@jorsrob]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats definitely liked and subscribed man. Watching all the other videos now! I love the hidden hinge video. Brilliant. Much respect man!

[@kendavis8138]

I'm doing my corners like this from now on. Thanks for your time.

[@miltonbrown7275]

Hey.. I'm doing my carpet tomorrow. I have 1/2 inch plywood.. my question is what size staples should I use and also is it a certain kind I need to use? Thanks in advance

[@gordonholcomb]

By far the best carpet tutorial I have seen. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

🔥🔥Thanks for the tip on finishing the corner,super helpful 👏👏

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

No problem thank u

[@chronicawareness9986]

nicee

[@denverroney3805]

What type of glue are you using

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Link in description

[@jimbugs12]

bye, pollen sucks in Macon too

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

The Macon Whoopee was my favorite franchise

[@cencalclassicxl3875]

Absolutely priceless tips brother. Thank you so much.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thank.u

[@danielheltsley9376]

will be doing my 95 Bass Tracker soon, thanks for the tips!

[@jeepaholic2000]

Do you perhaps install floors and carpet for tin boats to the public? I’m 40min from Athens and need your level of detail

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I can for sure. Please DM me on Instagram for serious inquiries -ADUBJONES . I'm sure we could work something out.

[@EquationProductions]

This is awesome dude! Thanks for making this. Using this as my guide for carpeting a sleeping platform in my 4Runner.

[@jefferytodd3265]

Great looking job! But yeah, bass boat carpet is a must. The carpet you have is closed loop, making it snag hooks. Get a hook in bass boat carpet, it comes right out.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Pros and cons I guess

[@ninjagodzilla6402]

Cool.im about to rip the old dingy orange carpet out of 89 bass tracker.good solid boat.bad carpet.looks real time comsuming but very effective.gonna start now.hope to have it ready by mar.thanks for the video.

[@keve1212]

Thanks for this video! You sound just like Nate Bargatze btw.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Idk who that is but I will take it! Appreciate the love!

[@Cloxygen]

"its hammer time baby" im ded

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

U alreedy KnO cuzin

[@jonseidl]

I’ve noticed some people oil paint their hatches. Is there a reason you don’t?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Mine are coated in a thick layer of fiberglass resin to make them 100% waterproof. I do paint the underside of hatches for aesthetics but the resin is the best sealer I've found. I have a video on my channel showing the process of building a hatch, fiberglass resin coating it, sanding it smooth, painting it on my channel titled : WATERPROOF CASTING DECK HATCH W FIBERGLASS RESIN. I also do a demo video after that where I leave it submerged overnight in water. Resin blows oil based paint out of the water for true impermeable boat parts.

[@DadJuniorVideos]

Not to pick at a video that is perfect but instead of the bat I bet you would enjoy using a heavy rolling pin. My wife has one that weighs a good 3 pounds. Just easier to handle and an even roll over the carpet. Just my 2 cents. Great video!

[@ozzieosgood2542]

good job , very helpful

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks

[@tourqualitygolf]

Which model carpet did you use from Home Depot? I really like the way yours looks and would like mine to end up similar.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Not sure. At my HD they just had outdoor carpet in grey, tan and green.

[@MrBlue-ib7oi]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats should have used the green to get the tropical look. :-)

[@tourqualitygolf]

Do you remember how much it was? I’m pretty sure I found the same carpet I just wanna make sure I’m correct. Since you said you did it for under $100 I’m gonna assume it was the .40 cents a sq ft carpet. Thank you for taking the time to reply.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

@@tourqualitygolf Yes that is it. I just looked ot up on their website, it says it's made by TrafficMaster, color is sky grey.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

@@tourqualitygolf I recommend getting the adhesive from Lowe's though if possible, I like it better and my Home Depot doesnot carry quarts like Lowe's does.

[@AlOdd123]

Im OCD like you. The carpet grain has to run the same way. I cringe every time I see half ass or shitty carpet jobs. Like you say its .40c a square foot

[@adalbertojulia3448]

That's some dag gon good work bro.. Ill soon be getting my jon boat to convert to a deck troller' well done boss.ill keep pinned to your builds💪😎🤙

[@Monke1468]

Please do a castin/front deck tutorial with framing and everything please also the front deck with storage.

[@StevenRathburn]

Did you run into any problems with that glue never setting up? I just did my whole bass boat and it’s been sitting under a shelter for like 3 weeks drying and still hasn’t cured up.

[@roynapora7683]

I agree. You were very eloquent in your description of processes, what you were doing and why. Just well done video. I learned some tricks. Bravo!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@billgregory7699]

hey bud I agree theres nothing wrong with being obsesive compulsive Im the same nothing wrong with perfection most people would like to have the patience to be this way that's what makes us different we have the patience to make perfect good job, actually Im struggling with boat carpet interesting you need outdoor instead of marine maybe marine is just a way of charging more for product, lets be fair what could be the difference

[@jonnyball1579]

Im in alabama and got to re-carpet my little boat. Been watching alot of youtube on this and was wandering now that its been a min if the carpet has held up. Thanks for the video..

[@77cambo77]

Awesome bro 👍

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

👊

[@joecapielo6681]

Hey I just got a 12ft flat bottom John boat and I want to to a bad boat conversation would you recommend to put framing in or just a thicker deck and no framing

[@peterparkerfishing2956]

I've done 3 deck restoration on my Tinny here in Australia mate and was a great refresh for my next carpet job. Thanks

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

No problem thank you for supporting me mate!

[@keithelrodjr8659]

First off Go Dawgs! Athens native here restoring a 89 Lowe angler pro, great info! Thanks

[@jimmylancaster195]

Did you fiberglass the wood first?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Yes, I coated all hatches and deck panels in fiberglass resin then sanded, then carpeted. You can see how I do the resin in my Fiberglass resin video here on my channel.

[@jimmylancaster195]

Anthony Jones awesome, I’ll check it out!

[@chrisgable4242]

Yea good job most people would not catch that you can brush your hand on it and it will drag one way slick the other way most carpet should have a marking on the back either lines or arrows keep you a marker and draw what direction helps good luck

[@corbinsullivan5319]

I work for for some of the big name aluminum boat manufacturers and you were about spot on from running the feed of the carpet the same way to wrapping the carpet only difference is how we fit the edges and we cover the exposed wood with a black film by far one of the best diy boat carpet vids I’ve seen

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Corbin Sullivan I just realized I never responded to your comment but when I first read it I was super happy you posted it! I kind of have an idea of how you pros do it when the new boats are built but at the end of the day I'm just a DIY guy winging it to the best of my abilities. Thanks for the props and feedback man and sorry it took a while to respond but I do appreciate it!

[@DRazz86]

What kind of black film do you put on the wood side?

[@ryanmoss6799]

Anthony, you are meticulous with your work and it shows. Because of watching this video particularly-my 14' lowe modified vee casting deck has snowballed into tons more!!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thank you! I am sometimes TOO detailed but your story is exactly how my boat started out. I told the wife I just wanted a small casting deck, nothing fancy....lol

[@tyler_Tell]

Where did you fined carpet for that price. Homedepot charges 160 for a roll

[@robwilkerson4413]

Awesome! Learned 3 great tricks!!!!

[@rebeccamyers8888]

Awesome attention to detail. You do great work. I was waiting to see how you cut the hole, but you didn't show that step.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thank you. Sorry, I cut carpet flush w edge of hole. The latch overlaps the carpet with its lip, therefore nothing fancy needed on the cutout.

[@bradnewman13]

are there spray on adhesives for the carpet that works good? the putty style glue seems like a lot of work. But i just wasnt sure if you had tried a spray on and didnt like it or what.

[@jamesleonard3079]

Thanks a ton. Just getting ready to tackle my 16' bass master and I love the practical but professional advice. I'm on a tight budget but I still want it to look the very best ot can. You have helped with that. Subscribed on Instagram and you have a ton of great photos

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks so much for following me here and there!!!👊👊👊

[@someguydan]

If you cut the excess at the closest point to the board and cut a 30° wedge out of the flap you can then lay the entire tag down and use it to hold down the corner.

[@seancooper8091]

Do have a question, how hot does it get in direct sunlight? Worried about kids feet.

[@dickmadison9092]

Just stumbled onto your carpeting video. Have you shown in another video how you did the carpet around your latch holes or does the latch protrude far enough into the recess to cover the wood?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Carpet around latch holes are razor knifed out. Latch has a lip that laps over the carpet and when tightened from under the hatch, sits pretty flush to carpet. Some guys actually deal their hatches, paint, wrap in carpet, then hole saw out the hole through carpet and wood, then silicone exposed wood from the hole cut and mount latch. I did not get fancy with cutting carpet around latches because there is no need to!Hope this helps.

[@jaredprince8859]

how has the carpet held up so far? I have an old ranger that I need to recarpet but I don`t want to sink a bunch of money into it.

[@connorfullmer5483]

How many sq ft of carpet was needed total for your boat? Mine is similar in size.