Building Wooden Boat Decks for DIY Bass Boats | STEP by STEP Tutorial | Smokercraft Restoration

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For this boat building project, this is my complete system for building wooden boat decks from scratch for tiny boats with a step by step tutorial. It's perfect for jon boat to bass boat conversions & any boat restoration project that requires replacement of a wooden deck for your DIY boat build. I hope this helps you on your journey to creating the ultimate DIY fishing boat. It's an entirely different experience fishing on a boat that you outfitted and fabricated and restored yourself! This video shows you step by step on how to fabricate basic wooden hatches to compete against any industry standard ;)
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DIY offset piano hinges made with an aluminum piano hinge and 3/4" - 1.5" x 1/16" angled aluminum.
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Aluminum Flat Bar purchased at Lowes, Home Depot, or at a metal shop.
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[@eddiehaskell1619]

Brother... you absolutely amaze me with your content. you break it down for the "handicap" man. lol. I just retired from the Army and need a hobby. DUDE! you're channel is awesome!

[@daniellanier9090]

I have seen all your boat building videos and I always learn something new . This latest one taught me more and gave me better ideas for my 14 ft Tracker Grizzly.Keep up the good work.

[@mrgrivers1]

The word that comes to mind......"BADASS" lOVE YOUR WORK MAN.

[@chriscoast2coast1207]

Another T B nation successful build. Nice fish caught on that boat.Safe fishing safe building and safe living be cool peace late! Keepn it REAL! :-)

[@iBOSSHOG]

Bro! Your work is off the chain!

[@b143more]

I'm sure someone has probably already told you about a pneumatic rivet gun and an electric staple gun with all the riveting and stapling you do it sure will keep you from wearing out your hands before you want to. And also with all the aluminum work you do check out an item called a cleco they will save you some headache and help with holding things together like a third hand. I have been a sheet metal worker for a long time and I am just glad that someone like you is using your imagination to do what you do. You can pick up both of these tools if you check for between 25 and 30 dollars and they are worth every penny. Good Luck. From a retired MSgt.

[@bradh74]

That boat looks as good as the Crestliners I looked at! Nice Job!

[@truedepthaquaponics7118]

Dang, so sick. Your a craftsman 👍

[@johnwasilenko6852]

Excellent Tutorial with ideas for my 1987 375V Ranger Bass Boat. Looking to extend my casting deck.

[@TinyBoatNation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jameskerschbaum3882]

Great videos. Something you might want to consider is putting your batteries in a containment if one leaks the acid will eat through the aluminum. Have a 1991 Lund Tyee that I am working on restoring and upgrading.

[@rowef]

Such a cool video! I’m a new sub. Getting pumped to watch videos all night long!

[@lukestandley]

Text message buzz at 4:50 got me good lol paused the computer thinking it was my phone going off.

[@bitenbass]

Wow mike unreal bro thanks for sharing this ... awesome

[@mattboast]

More inspiration for my project 🇬🇧👊🏻

[@jonathankushmer8325]

Keep up the good work! Your builds are awsome.

[@pakde8002]

hi new subscriber. just want to say thanks for sharing your experience. I am designing a 12' motorized catamaran (6' beam) for fishing so I want all the hull(s) surface area to be useable as fishing platform. don't want to buy pre-fab hatches due to cost/availability (living in Indonesia) and design limitations so thanks again your ideas have already helped in my deck hatch design.

[@gradyvago5426]

beautiful work mike...thank you so much for your time and expertise.

[@reggaecutter]

I'm afraid my tiny boat rebuild will now take longer than expected. And might put me in some credit card debt!!! I need that Depth Squad sticker bro!!!

[@alexisguerrero1487]

Nice work bro. I am actually trying to find someone here in AZ that can do that kind of work on my boat.

[@davidhefner5668]

Sorry I didn't live in Arizona at the time. I install marine carpet professionally. Lake Erie and most other lakes in Ohio. You have to get a few under your belt and have the patience.

[@bossen32]

one thing im missing tho, is the start, like what boat you did this with, how that boat looked, and how you made the ground work for the "floor" , like , support for the floor, from the boatfloor, etc etc, if that makes sence, how you built the support system to the floor, from the boatfloor and up to "your floor "

[@YankURCrank]

That turned out amazing!!!!

[@kylem2248]

You should do a video on how to make the shallow stow!

[@BiggameTechJourney]

Nice video love what you do for community

[@davidhefner5668]

When folding the deck carpet into the inside corner of a hatch there will be upside down V shaped gap. This is a natural occurrence when cutting the carpet at a 45 degree angle into the corner. The only thing one can do is fit an extra triangular piece to fill the gap. Take your time doing this using bothh glue and staples.

[@russellbailey4443]

i think you need to do some solid mounting for your batteries. so if it gets flipped there solid

[@JamesonBenham]

What metal shop do u buy from I live in Arizona as well and will soon be building a tiny boat

[@chrisbarnett7073]

First boater and enjoy and love your builds.... But how cAN u help me with developing a diagram for my boat an about how long will it take...

[@leetullberg604]

One more questions on this one. How many sheets of the 1/2" plywood do you use for a 16" boat build like the tracker? And do you attach the permanent deck sections with stainless screws thru the carpet?

[@davidhefner5668]

So many times I have seen rusted staples. Spend a few bucks more for stainless steel ones.

[@bradyoakland9287]

You should make kits people can buy that come with everything but wood and metal (things like hinges, electrical, latches, carpet). Also send them a set of instructions have a few kits and base the kits off of boat length and amount of hatches wanted. I think you would sell a lot and all the buyers would need to do is get wood and metal and fit it everything else could come in the kit except tools and labor 😂. Just a thought and you could make some money as well.

[@73Igor]

Хорошая работа👍👍👍

[@benkenny3220]

Did I miss what was the base hull/boat? It looks pretty stable out there, at the end of video.

[@5smoothstonesproject740]

Do you have any video wooden deck boat restore with a console seating and deck flooring rebuild? thanks for sharing.

[@briancole6550]

Have you tried a pnumatic rivet gun? They rock!

[@discoveryoutdoorskcfishing236]

Very nice

[@User-eg3qd]

You should post some fishing vids on your boats 👍

[@User-eg3qd]

Ok thanks 👍 keep up the good content

[@DESERTSTATELINEANGLERS]

That badass

[@jimb8199]

How do you deal with the rising line of the rub rail on a v-hull? Do you maintain the same distance down from the rub rail all the way from the transom to the bow or do you lower the line of your deck, further from the rub rail as you get closer to the bow of the boat? Thanks for the feedback and you do very good work.

[@jimb8199]

Thank you for the quick and helpful reply.

[@paulwatton5818]

Why do you add Angle to your hinges? Can't you simply screw the hinge directly to the Wood? Thx

[@iBaloo42]

I know you have a new version with top lids out of aluminum, but did you ever consider using Cellular PVC trim as structural components and sheets instead of plywood? I would consider using a sheet instead of 0.9 aluminum sheet for the subfloor (as I've seen being done on other TBN builds), as it is cheaper, has POSITIVE buoyancy, and there would not be a need to paint or treat it with epoxy.

[@TinyBoatNation]

PVC is not good. It’s not very UV resistant, it will crack and degrade overtime. and worst thing about it is it shrinks and expands with temperature change. It’s the worst thing to use on a boat deck.

[@iBaloo42]

Thank you very much for answering back! This material, expanded polyvinyl chloride, is used in construction for trimming houses externally, so they are OK from a UV standpoint. The coefficient of linear expansion for "expanded polyvinyl chloride" is comparable with the one for aluminum, so the end value for expansion/contraction is negligible for under 60" components/hatches. For good measure, I intend, though, to cover the exposed panels with an epoxy like this person did kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5KWdYqMaJZgf7M

[@ericb6390]

You can use hdpe its marine grade and uv resistant, thats what im gonna deck mine in then dont need all the carpet if dont want it either, and never have to worry about decking it again if do it right the first time

[@kylem2248]

What thickness of plywood did you use for the cockpit side panels that go over the foam, and how did you attach them? Thanks!

[@WestMichiganJigCo]

Will the insulation inside the battery box over heat the battery??

[@leetullberg604]

How much carpet adhesive do you normally use on a 16' tracker? 1 gallon?

[@foonigan3571]

7:26 73,000 staples later lol BTW great vid

[@TheFrenchy47]

You can get a pneumatic stapler from Harbor Freight for like $20. Might save your hands

[@mikejoned7148]

Have a 97 Lowe roughneck very close to a tracker. No rod locker . Any videos on that

[@chrisallen3741]

What would you suggest fron my 1984 mirro kraft daybreak?

[@jdizzy5897]

Why do you insulate the hatches? Does it make that big of difference?

[@fishingismydrug1]

What type of plywood have you found, in 3/4", that isn't or doesn't warp to bad?

[@iamcahlirascendedwarrior247]

New subscriber love to build I was wondering what was the cost I'm thinking about getting two different boats to see what it would cost to redo I have a budget would you be willing to do my rebuild how much would it cost besides the materials

[@ripptydevibes2581]

So you lip the hatches to thicken them, im assuming you also lip all of the stationary decking boards as well?

[@ripptydevibes2581]

Thats a nifty trick! I think im going to do that! Thanks for sharing that.

[@kylem2248]

Hi Michael, How long did it take you to complete this entire build?

[@evanparris3150]

What size totes are you using?

[@ralphjones7240]

What is the additional weight of you mods, nice work.

[@steezyanlger1014]

Hey man have you built a Livingston? I’m working on one right now but I’m worried about adding too much weight

[@leetullberg604]

Is the 3/16" plywood actually 3/16" or is it 1/4" that measures about 3/16"? I have not been able to find 3/16"?

[@leetullberg604]

@@TinyBoatNation that would be almost 3/8"? Or did you mean 11/64" ? Also, how do you attach the deck that isn't a hinged lid? With screws thru the carpet and deck? Thanks! Love your videos, but it is sometimes hard to the small details.

[@mikeguy9668]

I'm about to build a deck from wood. It really sucks because I'm a fitter/welder/fabricator for the last 30 years, I just can't afford aluminum right now

[@TinyBoatNation]

You’ll be fine. It’ll last for a minute.

[@bubbajay4044]

Would vinyl carpet squares work or do I need something marine grade

[@TinyBoatNation]

If it's full vinyl, it would probably work. If not, it needs a rubber backing.

[@Jasdar1973]

Son and I are going to mod a 1236 tomorrow. Any suggestions ?

[@Hunter__14]

do you have a video on how you make ur piano hinges

[@Hunter__14]

@@TinyBoatNation I cant seen to find it in your videos can you send me the link please

[@Hunter__14]

what year was that boat and is it a mod. V

[@MTFishing]

What size boat is that buddy?

[@macicole3613]

Do you do other boats like customers? If you do I might use you!

[@macicole3613]

@@TinyBoatNation it's okay I know it will be a little but before I do it if I do.... approximately how much?

[@macicole3613]

@@TinyBoatNation ok ty!

[@bradentrocolli4694]

How much did all this cost you?

[@sebastiancamarena2824]

I have a Tracker V14 it can seat up to 4 people I’m looking to deck my boat but want to still be able to seat 4 is this possible ?

[@sebastiancamarena2824]

Michael Lopez would it still be possible to have a live well ?

[@adventurelover6955]

is this boat aluminium?

[@TinyBoatNation]

Yes

[@nike12000haha]

Dont use silicone should use epoxy resin, staples and hardware should also be stainless

[@nike12000haha]

On all the wood surface should be soaked in epoxy resin

[@WRXGarage]

Hey I need help with a deck plan for the boat I just got would love your help

[@davidtester1458]

@@TinyBoatNation I have a 1989 Hydro Sports Bass Boat and a want to extend the deck farther back toward the steering console. What is the best material to make the framing with I am thinking about using aluminum tubing welded frame and put 1/2" marine plywood for the floor and make hatches to boxes for storage. Does this sound like a good idea or should I use different products? Just wanted to ask what you thought about what I am hoping to do and the feasibility of it. Thanks DT. Eph.3:20

[@davidtester1458]

@@TinyBoatNation Sorry I don't know how to I'll try to get my wife to show me how to. Quit laughing it will make your sides hurt!😊

[@xxxxxxx3760]

I just want something simple I don’t need a Live well just some Storage an lights in them but can’t afford 1500 on a 1000 boat

[@ori8218]

Can I bring you my boat ?

[@wpk1377]

You should just start a boat company that sells bare bone boats with plans

[@orlandopgrilo]

🇧🇷👍

[@johnsemar107]

Here is a link to aluminum piano hinge in bulk: www.hardwaresource.com/aluminum-blank-piano-hinge.htmlvariant_id=56261&gclid=CjwKCAiAjrXxBRAPEiwAiM3DQkyCl7F4UB7tFLU2OcSvNdIdvTufIu9t0uvTEUoEc2dB97-59GIMiBoCuRcQAvD_BwE

[@chrisbarnett7073]

But, Not real COMPLICATED

[@chewningwitmer5806]

You can find similar projects on the woodprix plans website.

[@ARob16x]

your insane

[@shutupimcooking120]

It's amazing but after all the time invested and cash just go buy one that's already done lol

[@shutupimcooking120]

@@TinyBoatNation I've built boats on my own and I worked for a major boat manufacturer.

[@123dagar]

Excellent work, piss poor videography.