Super Simple Jon Boat Floor

[@johndecker3080]

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.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Nice! Great idea cuz

[@christophervela5447]

Show us a video

[@tadcobert1307]

Oh yeah that is smart, thank you

[@richardcox4413]

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!

[@georgealexander9427]

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.

[@db2474]

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!!!

[@dwaynebrewton9482]

Great budget job. I would have sealed both sides of plywood because most leaks occur below deck.

[@noahjohns7954]

Great video! I’m mowing lawns on weekends to save up for my first jon boat, I wanna get one before April 2022

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Keep grinding man👊 Good things come to those who work for it!

[@noahjohns7954]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats thanks man! It’s for sure a grind but it’ll pat off

[@jtee9548]

That's awesome, you should be proud of yourself.

[@trevormerivale6882]

How old are you bro?

[@toddkennedy5714]

Good job. Keep up the hard work. (Fist bump)

[@freshwatersbassfishing]

I added this exact same floor to my 1542 and it's been great so far. Thanks for this!

[@mglangley56]

Thanks for a well detailed and informative video. Just finished putting a deck in my Jon boat. Turned out great!

[@appleseed8375]

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.

[@johnh1001]

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 .

[@ShaneJMcNair]

CPES is a GREAT sealer too... It's used in wood ship & boat building. Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer. Thanks for sharing

[@leojagawaga6481]

One Of The Best Budget Friendly Videos On Boat Floor Builds ! I Was A Little Nervous On Self Taping Screws But They Looked Great After They We’re Applied.And Yes I To Cross The Street for Good Deals At Lowes And Home Depot ! Going To Use Your Method Because I Don’t Want To Remove My Bench Seats And Saving Money On A Fixed Income Is A Must ! New Subscriber Thanks Very Much

[@gcr0003]

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.

[@gunnergause6028]

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.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thank you. I will try this. I appreciate your advice!

[@dougbradshaw9148]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats Have you tried the 50/50 on anything yet. Would like to know your opinion.

[@buckreynolds1779]

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 !!!

[@mikewilhelmson8413]

great video man. Ive got a bunch of plans for the jon boat I picked up last year, once its not winter here anymore Im gonna get going on it. This is how im gonna do the floor, thanks.

[@tadcobert1307]

Great instructions and clear methods, this is a huge help as we are starting our build

[@RJsBoatShack]

very precise! Appreciate the step by step process. Easy to follow along to when trying to replicate.

[@eduffy4937]

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.

[@ricklist9381]

Lol @ballin on a budget! Thats my favorite phrase. Nice work and video.

[@EGM1775]

You actually did this nicely, you utilized the benches and kept the same space seen countless vids of people adding decks which is cool but also swapping there space for convenience great job

[@oms7969]

Subbed. Thanks for the help you’re a genius

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Appreciate it 🙌

[@ricktanner7556]

I like the way you speed through the long processing and you did a good job on explaining I’ve done a lot of boats in my ears but it’s always good to watch out other people and other ideas thank you

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

No problem, thanks for positive feedback my friend

[@sha6mm]

My first one was like that with Marine Grade Plywood, second one was a sheet of aluminum .125 which was lighter does not rot. I used the blue insulation as well.

[@groupergary5536]

I used 2" foam to match my rib height and just put a rubber mat trimmed nicely on top. It pulls out easily at the end of the seasons to wash down and reset it.

[@antnem423]

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!! 😎

[@spencerhickok7531]

Great job explaining the step by step process with your builds. Thank you for sharing your process with everyone.

[@caseyturner8773]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@andylimb]

Another great one cousin! Man I just noticed 21K subscribers now! Fantastic!

[@chiphill4856]

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.

[@kCI251]

Looks really nice. I would just use grey deck stain and not bother with carpet that will hold moisture and rot the plywood.

[@e.a.dforlife9789]

Awesome video this is going to help me a lot just got myself a flat bottom boat and wanting to do this

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Glad I could help

[@HBJFishing]

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.

[@antonshkabara3090]

I did something like this a month ago with plans from Woodglut.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Nice!

[@philipjean1086]

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

[@Jonyam]

Just finished mine if you bevel the outer edges about fifteen degrees in it'll drop in tight and smooth to the hull.

[@Everydayfishing]

Turned out nice - good work and easy to follow instructions! Thanks for sharing

[@a105-t5m]

liked and subscribed, so many people make this overly complex without explanation. Thanks for the details, and i wondered how to utilize the seat space on these narrow jonboats, will be watching your seat cutout vid to get my workhorse up to snuff

[@Gloch9]

Great job!

[@edhiestand1197]

With the foam did you really need the ledgers? Thanks cool easy project.

[@georgetorres8834]

Nice job thank you

[@jayfromtexas6718]

Great job bud!

[@glennlandry7714]

You gave me ideas for my boat brother. Great video!

[@ShaneZettelmier]

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.

[@edallen5119]

Looks great

[@jeremyoshea7941]

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!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

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.

[@dougbradshaw9148]

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.

[@jeremyoshea7941]

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….?

[@blackoutlaw_9031]

Thank you for this

[@mylopercle6642]

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!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

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

[@mylopercle6642]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats Makes sense! You rock and thanks!

[@MostlyPosative-nj5ex]

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.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Use whatever resin you want. You know what Basstracker uses from the factory on their wood decking? Nothing. Anything is better than nothing.

[@slabslayer258]

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 .

[@nate4036]

Anthony, grab some fiber blades. It’s a life changer on a chop saw.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I'll look into that, thanks

[@SecretSquirrel-et6dl]

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.

[@THEGDB]

Great vid , what would you recommend instead of carpet for very wet climates?

[@RandomJ2023]

Any issues with the stainless screws in the aluminum?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

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.

[@stevenbenavente1229]

Good job

[@lynnbeamish2697]

like the look.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

thank u

[@johnbutler307]

great video

[@markmonaco8901]

Thank you very much

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

You are welcome

[@TheTinHorseMonty]

Great breakdown

[@jamesschorr6774]

Try using a paneling blade installed backwards in your chop saw, no kickback and a clean cut.

[@macprince5667]

Is rubber mat usable instead of carpet?

[@bitenbass]

Nice I just did my floor over used foam and aluminum

[@civicproframe3698]

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

[@natalienewnom8243]

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.

[@unnecessaryroughness4681]

Fantastic video! To complete the boat fully, what would it cost? ....roughly.

[@chucksmith5002]

Great job

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks!!!

[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

Great video !

[@arrow3061]

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.

[@arrow3061]

and , then i got smart and used sheet aluminum.

[@jamminoutdoors8275]

What size rivets did you use? What size drill bit did you use? Thanks.

[@talktolee]

awesome vid...thanks for the details!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

No problem, thank u

[@tuckamorecustomknives4550]

Looking good!🔥🤘🏻

[@jacobrowlett7296]

Thanks man, yours has been one of the simplest but good quality floor plans I’ve seen and I am going to use it. In your opinion does building a deck on the front of a jon boat give it more support and make it float more, would like your input on that because I’d like to do that and this flooring on my boat.

[@cryptocreek1557]

I have that same exact saw

[@mazaratee1548]

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?

[@richarddegen6184]

No!

[@DonLStueve]

Put the miter saw in backwards, works for cutting metal

[@avdo005]

How much do you charge for this and the bench storage ?

[@crtreasures1136]

Just came across your channel and got some great ideas from your video. 👍🏻

[@3generationadventure]

Hi , looks great!!!’ I never have jon boat but I look forward to buy one My question is , went you pull out all the foam from the seat for the storage room, doesn’t affects flotation of the boat. ? Thanks for sharing your video.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

No. The boat floats without any foam. The foam is there in case you flip the boat over in the water or in case it takes on A LOT of water to help you stay afloat a bit longer before sinking.

[@3generationadventure]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats thanks for your honesty 🙏 really appreciate it

[@Powerstroke904]

Wonder if sea dek decking would adhere to the sanded resin good.

[@ricktanner7556]

Only thing I would’ve done different on yourself tapping screws is I like those beauty washers

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Nice. Definitely more than one way to do it.

[@xxpricexx817price9]

Nice man

[@peace4peaceful]

Love it

[@jimbo9563]

When I cut aluminum on my miter saw, I turn the blade backwards so it doesn’t buck or grab.

[@timothydelahaye7743]

Drilling into the ribs doesn’t weaken it?

[@pulido6974]

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.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Sorry, I do not.

[@ChuckRiley123]

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?

[@predator_boiz336]

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

[@philh.363]

Anthony when coating the plywood in the fiberglass resin to you coat both sides or just top and sides?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

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.

[@haider8167]

Thanks for the video… did you glue the foam to the bottom of the boat?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I believe in this one it's just floating. The plywood sandwiches it in tight. You can glue if you want to hold it in place but one the wood is down it doesn't go anywhere.

[@FranksDIY]

How many 4x8 sheets of wood will that bottle do ? . I'm comparing costs to decide if I should go with wood or pvc .

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I like wood personally.. Pvc is very flexible and glue doesn't stick as well. 2 sheets to do full boat.

[@FranksDIY]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats Not the sheets but how mush will the resin cover ? Do I need 1 or two ?

[@aaronelmendorf6891]

If you flip your saw blade backwards you can cut aluminum without it grabbing.

[@Melicoy]

thanks

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

No problem

[@minafady3084]

Great job man but floor vinyl is much better than carpet for cleaning

[@58landman]

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.

[@sportsandhobies]

Thanks for the video! What kind of plywood do you recommend? I’m unable to find any marine grade wood unfortunately. I still plan to coat the wood with fiberglass resin and hardener like you did in the video. Thanks in advance

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I don't use marine grade.I use 1/2 inch "exterior" grade. The exterior grade is rated for exterior home sheathing and the plys are glued with water resistant glue to prevent delamination if it gets moisture in it. Still coat in resin.

[@Mrjeepcherokee1]

Do trouble hooks get caught on that carpet?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Yes absolutely, it's cheap outdoor carpet

[@giorgioveneziale4176]

Cuz nice video !

[@REDCONOne_YT]

What kind of ply wood is that? Treated or marine?

[@SmokieSolow]

How much did everything cost