Building A Jon Boat

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In this video we show you the hole process of building a Jon boat! So what we added to the boat is 1 compartment in the front and 2 in the back, we are going to get a trailer for the boat soon so we don't have to care it, because all the modifications added about 150lbs to the boat! We where going to test it on the water today but it was to windy! This whole process took about 3 months to finish but, if I do another one of these in the future it will be a lot better and definitely a lot faster!!
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[@owenlivingston9162]

“ it’s like $25 for a sheet of plywood so we’ll go to Home Depot” Home Depot in 2021 $93 per sheet😂😂😂

[@nickp3871]

For anyone who plans to do this in the future. Use piano hinges if you don’t want gaps.

[@jlk8145]

Get a six footer and cut it to fit multiple hatches

[@ourfatherswar3464]

Thanks

[@chrisparton3752]

Those poor hinges

[@midgemaniaflyfishing]

Your hinge placement makes me cringe lol but everything else looks great !

[@michaelkeith4525]

Yeah it looks good, but I would have made the compartments in the back open to the back of the boat.

[@Outdoorsweekly]

Ya I am about to do another build and I am going to do them different

[@JJDaBossOutdoors]

How would you do it? I’m about to pick up Jon boat

[@brassteeth3355]

Nice boat. Pro Tip Take that extendable paddle to the lake. Throw it in the lake.

[@frez777]

Bustin out the HAND SAW! Yee ha!!!

[@gregoryjgraffjr4837]

Nice looking boat everyone does it different fuck all these negative comments every one is a boat builder and a expert on everything looks good

[@mike97431]

the most impressive and worthwhile put of this project was the joint effort........ when i was you guys age i did it the same way ..Good Luck !!!

[@Rightupbass]

Good job man

[@EnviousGenome]

this looks awe-fullllll

[@BIGGER_RED]

He’s a little kid. I would say it looks great for his first try at building something like this!

[@mcaleasoutdoors3456]

I love how you have the retainers on your glasses, but still wear them on your head lol

[@GhostxDreams]

seen a lot of neg comments good thing we was never young and we knew everything right out of the box. this is how you learn trial and error don't let theses naysayers get you down it was a nice effort.

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

I know im late but i have to say it In todays world with information At our fingertips theres no excuse to not know basic information about a given subject in this instance the kid was messing with a boat boats are used on water water claims hundreds of lives every year a good portion of those lives are claimed by people falling out of boats .... I hope i didnt come across as a jerk my comment wasnt meant to sound that way...

[@tylerlamar3731]

@@GeorgiaRidgerunner I agree, I think they should’ve done more research or have an adult or more experience person help them

[@primetimelandscape]

Bryce you guys did a good job to have not had any help dont listen to the others negative comments 🎣🎣🎣

[@shannaheckler1933]

This time I'll use woodprix to make it by my hand :)

[@romeliapolly4171]

Fantastic option!

[@racefacefpv7294]

Cool little build, could of at least put all the carpet the same direction lol.

[@gardeningGTA]

Cool build dude! I just bought a 10 footer myself and going to do something similar. This is inspiring!

[@SXSVideos]

$25/sheet 😂. Gotta love thos pre-covid prices lol

[@ltc214]

Man that looks nice for a jon boat great job

[@alexanderarble5549]

12:25 those gaps on the hinges are absolute deathtraps

[@smitz001]

How about that kitchen drawer handle to trip over LOL

[@ryskyhighlights1327]

For my bullet weights

[@CaustinSutton]

How much did that stuff cost you?

[@ShinyKnife]

How much is the weight limit on the boat? I like the concept but those gaps in the compartment doors would drive me crazy. Is it stable to stand on and fish?

[@crumscorner6643]

Great job by your selves I got lot of good ideas from this things I can do better but things I can get from u Guys great job

[@solveetcoagula1891]

look into getting a quickfist clamp for our paddle and securing it to the side of the boat.

[@acatnamedmickey]

A few velcro rod straps or regular velcro straps should hold those lids down when you’re traveling

[@jacksonl.2632]

How many lbs would you estimate it added? I have a 4 cylinder engine in my truck and it can't pull a ton of weight

[@1OFGODSOWN]

A front trolling motor mount makes far more sense for any fishing that I do.

[@user-dz2jv4in5z]

I can't find any folding chairs anywhere in Finland. If i ordered one from amazon shipping would be 170$.

[@robertraney2067]

I am planning on doing my own 10 ft jon boat similarly to yours. What's the deal with the gap on the doors though? Or was that so you could use the metal of the seat to mount the hinges? Maybe I'll measure mine so the gap ends up on that edge or something. But good job on doing it a d getting out there fishing!!!!!!

[@r.w.flyvideos187]

Gonna deck the boat out today... That was funny as hell. Real cool project. Can never make enough trips to the hardware store for that type of stuff, and those little things add up fast. Great build!

[@EliteBassStickFishing]

💯💪👊LET'S GO!!!

[@zman23wi92]

What in the world is that hinge placement. Brutal

[@josephhensley3634]

Let's play a Drinking Game. Every time he says Deck or Decking out everyone chugs a Beer.

[@reelinwithreed66]

Did you not put any studs underneath the plywood for support?

[@NoodleENT]

Enough space for an outboard?

[@bofa1330]

Looks nice man . If you want a cheap easy way to open the hatches, drill 2 holes then cut you a piece of that rope. Tie knots on the end and bam you have handles that stay out of the way .

[@allstate125]

I’d like to see a person walk around on the deck one of these boats when it’s finished and in the water. I can’t find any video

[@reggiecaillouet1463]

You should think of getting some sheet foam; cut it to fit in the floor area between the runners under your deck area and can be secures with double sided tape or just plain silicone sealant. This will help with floatation and help keep the area under the deck at a reasonable temperature (hot decks are a pain!). Also should think about making a floatation dry well on either side of rear deck under the deck area. Just make a small box type enclosure with the side wall and some vertical wood from deck to floor, then fill in with pool noodles to stuff it. The will help immensely should you get a leak in the boat while on the water!!!!!!

[@Outdoorsweekly]

We took it out the other day and it was actually pretty stable and floated just fine

[@natedonnelly2790]

outdoors weekly the foam is in case the boat fills with water to keep it from sinking to the bottom, not for stability.

[@donalddonkirk6261]

Instead of handles that stick up and get in the way, get out the wide wood drills and put a large finger hole in them to use to open them. Nothing sticking up and it saves money too.

[@bogeyboy4044]

Thanks for the vid I liked it. and was very informative. Been looking into building my own

[@Outdoorsweekly]

It's a really fun project

[@jimcatx3090]

Piano hinge would be perfect get stainless

[@BiggCoffee]

Well done buddy, I hope she enjoys the boat as much as I did watching the video. 👍🏾

[@Outdoorsweekly]

👍

[@dwightstewart7181]

Wow, that's a truly impressive build. Did you weld all the joints/fittings in the hull/boat or did you use/mix rivets? Did you use a blueprint for the overall hull design or just wing it? How did you manage to get all the indentions in the aluminum so perfectly consistent? Lol.

[@JulioRodriguez-ws8rt]

Great job brudda even the hinges are bad ass

[@bradystone7972]

Nice video that is amazing you've inspired me to try to build one now

[@Outdoorsweekly]

It's a fun project

[@stevencartlidge6574]

Was it to hard to fit your battery through those little holes on the back deck?

[@matkel1042]

Am I the only one that cringed at this

[@Outdoorsweekly]

What was cringeworthy about this so I can do better to avoid that next time

[@matkel1042]

outdoors weekly u need to primer paint the wood, not sure if u did spray adhesive but the carpet should be glued to wood, the gaps in the doors are calling for a toe to get stubbed or things to fall down, I understand ur not a master boat builder or a wood worker but take your time and don’t rush stuff, and those hinges will rust out super quick u need stainless steel. I just built a deck and everything for a ski/fish boat to turn into a bass boat and I took my time, painted every piece of wood used stainless hardware the whole 9, no gaps on doors, watch Michael Lopez tiny boat nation videos and get some ideas how to make it a legit mini bass boat

[@matkel1042]

outdoors weekly not hating on you but do it once and do it right the first time, or u will spend more money going back and fixing it a second time

[@336outdoors9]

No you wasn’t lol

[@crfishing1980]

Good job on the build, yes there is much better way to do some of the things, but who cares you learn from your own mistakes

[@nashialittle6274]

Where did you get the jon boat from

[@tommydenaro8959]

Hey outdoors. Not sure if u remember but I would comment on most of ur vids in the summer. I just caught my winter pb, 5.7 pounds!

[@Outdoorsweekly]

I remember you, congrats on the PB man!!

[@aeplayz4285]

Where did you buy the body of the boat???

[@mikeysfishingfuntime5070]

did you get pressure treated plywood??

[@commiecrusher]

Pressure treated wood eats aluminum. DONT USE PRESSURE TREATED

[@unclelouvanderbiltedition9662]

Looks good I have a Jon boat but not as fancy as that

[@Outdoorsweekly]

👍

[@Hitech82]

Nice job.

[@user-dz2jv4in5z]

6:37 Did you stuff the microphone in your mouth?

[@bigskyoutdoores1468]

no kidding right

[@exelitive415]

Invasion Nation do you hate on people more successful than you so you fell better about yourself all the time ??

[@thomasshaw2165]

how long is your boat

[@Lennysmedow]

its called a cleet in the uk

[@isaaclarger2004]

The metal things are called boat cleats

[@JeffRigney]

isaac larger actually there not. There called mooring cleats. They are on docks too!

[@twiggy5058]

Self tappers are your friend

[@waynemorris9862]

Drama queen ! This thing almost killed me !🤣

[@adventuresmidwest3065]

Nice build on that Johnny!!!! Good job man!!!! That would be a great little river setup!!!

[@Outdoorsweekly]

👍

[@timsharp6224]

how long is the boat? 12?

[@heatseeker1712]

Kid looks like Sean Penn

[@bluegill2030]

Nice video. The hinges are not in the best locations though. How much weight did all that add to the boat?

[@Outdoorsweekly]

Around 50lbs

[@jesseogden1598]

great video keep up the great content

[@Outdoorsweekly]

Will do!!👍

[@ryskyhighlights1327]

Yooo did you nail your front deck to the boat like how does it stay ?

[@valdeezycleaver]

They're called cleats.

[@wyattyoung9700]

Drayton Magill I was yelling that the whole video

[@Outdoorsweekly]

😂

[@themichaeltanner]

Why did you do the hinges like that?

[@Outdoorsweekly]

We should have put them on the outside

[@zanemeyer6442]

what kind of jon boat is that

[@christinepaige4313]

What's up with the big gaps

[@GreenVVolF]

lol. how long did two people last standing on that in the water? Im betting its not a stable situation. LOL.

[@joshuacruisin]

Never going to be able to mount a motor on the back of that with that back deck set up like that

[@Outdoorsweekly]

Ya your rite it's only a 10 footer

[@RyanJ351W]

thats why he got a paddleXD

[@ryskyhighlights1327]

Is that a 10 foot

[@jaylove1469]

What length was the boat

[@stevencartlidge6574]

Looks like the 1 i just bought. 1036 tracker topper. 10 ft × 36 inches

[@callahanbradley5185]

How are u going to put a motor on the back with the deck in the way

[@Flannagan.n1]

Callahan Bradley I think it’s just a pond hopper considering that jon boat only weighs like 100 pounds. They’d get killed on a big lake just from the wind

[@paxtonchampion1518]

Nice job, how many feet is it, are you getting a trailer for it, do you have to have a title for it and last roughly how much did you pay for the boat because I like it alot

[@Outdoorsweekly]

8 foot, yes we are getting a trailer, not yet but plan on it, I am not sure but look on Craigslist you can get one for really cheap

[@paxtonchampion1518]

outdoors weekly I appreciate you always answering my questions

[@Outdoorsweekly]

I try my best to respond to everyone

[@paxtonchampion1518]

outdoors weekly 🖒

[@AtlasEve]

Everyone is triggered by their craftsmanship.... they're kids. Calm down people.

[@eurocarman]

I get what your saying and people can be very critical. Some has to be triggered by the need for parent help and common sense. Wonder how many videos about boat building there on youtube to look at before you get started. Why not a list before all those trips to the various stores. If their old enough to drive their old enough to start with a plan.

[@AtlasEve]

@@eurocarman euro I guess your first at attempt at new things is always perfect. Go sit next to jesus while the rest of us enjoy ourselves without you and that corncob up your ass.

[@lockwoodheavy5000]

Came for the jon boat build but it was already built

[@charliegoldsmith4]

What length boat is that?

[@Outdoorsweekly]

10 ft wide

[@brucelachapelle9243]

Nice build how much added weight did it total?

[@Outdoorsweekly]

Like 50lbs, we Took it out the other day and it works amazing!

[@joshievids70]

Dat handle tho

[@cristiangallego2965]

4:07 who les it watching is 2021 with plywood at almost $100 a sheet

[@michaelnicholas9096]

How wide is the boat?

[@Outdoorsweekly]

I am not sure it's not my boat

[@adamlovin8799]

Why would u not use a skill saw to cut that wood?

[@davidandconner48]

Should of put hinges on the boards so u would not have gaps on compartments

[@Outdoorsweekly]

Your rite... next time 😂

[@mr.meeseeks6549]

Are all the dislikes from those annoyed by the hinges lol y'all ridiculous, definitely a good how to, obviously change the hinges

[@kjenkins95966]

have you ever done a modification on a Livingston? I have a 14' Livingston, but the raised column in the middle is giving me logistic issues. Any ideas. worldcat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Livingston14_bow.jpg

[@1OFGODSOWN]

I would have went with a non skid rubberized paint and no carpet. Stainless hardware always on anything exposed to the elements.

[@tayk7813]

Why don’t you just get a trolling motor ?

[@fishingtheeastcoast8853]

why don't you get a trolling motor

[@Outdoorsweekly]

We do have one

[@cullensands7324]

What the hell are those hinges

[@John-yb4fj]

I made a plywood flat bottom boat. It’s about 8 feet long. I also have a 17.5 foot bass boat.

[@Outdoorsweekly]

👍

[@abg125]

congratulations

[@alancrackson1146]

He should have put the hinges on the top so he wouldnt have to have that gap

[@Outdoorsweekly]

If I could do it again I would do it that way

[@alancrackson1146]

Outdoors Weekly, still did a good job.

[@Outdoorsweekly]

Thanks!

[@bobcoles1030]

How present scuds

[@AaronGoneWild]

Why does she not fish with you no more

[@nickheyd6417]

Hope not to wobblybobbly. Looks good tho

[@nretube4048]

U mean your building a bass boat because u all ready have a jon boat

[@darshyvids4165]

Those hinges soooooooooooo bad but the rest is really well done ....some one is gana snap a toe off in those hinge cracks

[@peytoncason3575]

Boat kleat

[@princeaustin4409]

who stands an axe right side up

[@diddiffsgrahm823]

You are not building a Jon boat? You are decking a Jon boat!

[@ryze6726]

Not bad, but those hinges....