Craigslist Pontoon Boat: Painting & Installing Fencing

1st Stripper: amzn.to/2IXmyPu
2nd Stripper: amzn.to/2Lt0q16
Paint Gallon: amzn.to/2X6lPiY
The Paint I used: ebay.to/2NiN3Dp

[@mtmtodd]

I love the color combination. goes with the blue carpet great. I was restoring a 14 ft Starcraft one time and asked an old timer that rebuilt boats and asked him about primer. He said he had never used it, that he only applies apple cider vinegar and let it set for a while and rinse. The acid in the vinegar etched the aluminum so the paint would adhere. That was 25 years ago and the paint is still holding good. You should not have any problems since you used the wire brush to remove the paint and that was probably enough. Great looking boat!

[@waynedyer3475]

Thank you. I liked watching the work. I believe your dad assisted. Enjoyed that as well. The little one will learn much from such a fine family project. Best wishes and calm waters. Made my evening sitting on the porch with my dogs.

[@alanrobison3298]

I like the colors. The carpet and the panels are a great match.

[@pamexlorer]

Very nice. You brought a distressed boat back to useful life.

[@johnpatt9047]

Most newer pontoon boats have plastic spacers to lift the side rails allowing for easier drainage so the carpet stays dryer. Might be worth adding

[@robertbragg9364]

I think it looks great and you're doing a great job. I see more and more everyday people are trying to do things the right way and I can really appreciate that. This is about the only way I could every afford a pontoon boat myself. Ill definitely be using these videos in the future. Thanks.

[@michaelwallace897]

I love the description of the paint stripper. Laughed my aft section off.

[@barthanes1]

Really nice job. The first video made me think this would be quick & dirty. I look forward to seeing your progress.

[@lbhunter6341]

It's looking great so far!

[@thilltony3362]

Rustoleum makes Aluminum Primer in a rattle can. Works very well, leaves a great surface to paint over. Fairly cheap, maybe $6 can. Your dad had it right with the glue. Glad to see you listening to him. Nice video, thanks for posting!

[@TroysHobbies]

Great job. I'm enjoying this pontoon series.

[@BrandonsGarage]

Well thanks! Next video will be up in a day or two.

[@garypeterson3628]

Good call on all your paint decisions. I was a little worried about the stripper interacting with the aluminum. But worked out OK. I painted an aluminum center console on a work boat I had with flat grey Krylon primer (planed to paint color later, never did, I liked the grey look) That thin coat of Krylon primer lasted 20 years.

[@mmanut]

Quality is in the details. Looking Good‼️👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

[@SteveMelissaMcAdams]

Job is turning out great. Just do what makes you happy on it.

[@volkswatson]

This is a great rebuild. Thanks for posting!

[@nicolekinney9773]

Really been enjoying these videos, thank you for taking the time to do them

[@hugeblue]

Really looks good !! You are doing a great job. can't wait until your finished !

[@Andy-cw3kx]

A nice clean job that was done well. stay safe be happy.

[@kingachybraky]

I added nylon washers under the fence to keep the fence up off the carpet so the carpet could dry and water would not stand in the corner if the boat got rained on when not covered. I found my boat would hold a considerable amount of water in the corner if left with the bow lower than the back deck on uneven ground after replacing the carpet.

[@ronrod58]

Brandon i have a boat like yours, if you want to make the pontoons look like new again use acid base AC coil cleaner just spray it on and rinse off with water

[@peterhendry2154]

Boom! Whoosh! From "Punk" to "Pretty Classy".

[@jamesread11]

Looking good nice finish

[@lakesideranch]

Nice job Brandon, good color choice and professional look as finished. You're adding huge value to your boat with the rebuild and upgrades. Hope you're able to enjoy it this season with your family! Have a safe and happy 4th of July, see ya on the next1 Doug@ the "ranch"

[@johnramirez5996]

The only value it has Is as long as he used marina board for the decking and not pressure treated. Plus you use a glue on decking before placing the carpet protection deck even longer.

[@JoelWelter]

I liked your reasoning for not treating the underside of the plywood, but I think I would have treated the bolt holes for the transom. It's an area that gets wet very easily, and drys slowly inside of the holes. Fortunately, that piece is easy to replace, if it rots out. Anyhow, good video! Cheers!

[@jeepanimal2943]

Watched the first video, and liked it. Watched the second, thought that this ain't yer first rodeo. Now, i'm just jealous.

[@dwpetty3723]

Looks good, like the color choice.

[@MotorsbyShooter]

To clean your hardware...if it is stainless (if not stainless...toss it and get stainless) get a gallon of muratic acid...the stuff they put in swimming pools pour some in a bucket (take caution of the fumes) and toss in the hardware. Leave it in there for about 30 minutes then get the water hose and fill up the bucket with water to delute the acid. When the bucket fills up, dump it all out, but not near your grass or plants. Your hardware will look like it is chromed.

[@tikigod3386]

Did the exact same thing to an 18ft pontoon boat built in 1984... used Alumabright and all aluminum surfaces looked new, you will be pleasantly surprised. Didn’t shine like chrome but etched the surface clean!! Watch videos on KZbin of it!!

[@Zymondo]

I have 3 - 14ft pontoons I'm turning into a boat... it's quite a process to start from scratch. Your video shows me that slow and steady wins the race. Gotta'weld aluminum... ouch! Since your walls were corrogated metal (aluminum?) I would have just cleaned it off without the hassle of taping and painting (or painted it with a brush?) but hey, to each his own. It does look good ! Thanks ! !

[@travisshrewsbury7169]

Always wanted to do something like this. Looks great

[@danielvrana9444]

Hey I think it’s looking great!!! Can’t wait to see it all done!!! Keep it up!!

[@jameshughes7027]

I actually wrapped mine with automotive wrap, but didn’t have the corrugated metal, mine was flat. I like the color you chose but would have been tempted to leave it natural and maybe clear it. Great video

[@CORDOVAFORHP]

was it expensive to do automotive wrap and did you have to remove all old stickers first? mine is flat as well.

[@fillg]

The boat's looking good. If you're looking for a way to spend a whole lot more time on it, all that aluminum sure would look nice polished up to a mirror finish. :)

[@myoneblackfriend3151]

I was thinking the same thing especially those pontoons.

[@TheGjboz]

Great video! This is what I've been planning to do with my toon and I'll be starting the project soon. Thanks for the tips!

[@joeblan9426]

Enjoying your Video! Thanks for Sharing!

[@signelengis]

Looks good. Clashes a bit with the blue carpet, but I imagine that will change when you get the seats back in it.

[@shaun9067]

Boat is looking great paint is sweet

[@meco72104]

Next time if you take a cardboard box and poke the bolts through it you can label each bolt or set of bolts to know where they go during reassembly.

[@danielvrana9444]

On the paint you can get self etching primer it works great on almost all metals like aluminum is easy looks great!!! I use it on all my duck blinds never wears off!!!

[@myoneblackfriend3151]

Very impressive!

[@natevanlandingham1945]

Good work dude that things going to look good in the end. All that time now will pay off in years to come.

[@phillipmatthews8341]

Great job.

[@-Viceroy-]

Soda blast the pontoons. Quick and well worth the money.

[@johnramirez5996]

You can soda blast. But even at factory when having scratched a tube. We used sandpaper and rubbing compound or like sos pad. Certain pad will remove build up with completely scratching tubes and make them shinny again along with compound. No different than polishing rims or restoring aluminum rims on vehicle.

[@johnramirez5996]

Without scratching tubes. Sorry

[@-Viceroy-]

@@johnramirez5996 Yep. Aluminium is a tricky material. For removing calcium etc. build up, i have found soda blasting to be a good solution for soft metal like aluminium. Even for paint removal of wood it's pretty damn good

[@Iowaracefan]

Looking good.

[@tittan1500]

Nice work

[@Dobrinich]

Great job! where i work we do this everyday!

[@heathschwab]

This makes me really miss my pontoon. Thanks for sharing god bless

[@brandonandsons2353]

Man that looks awesome keep up the good work.

[@marknewlin1]

I cut an old dolly tire into quarters for corner bumpers where the pieces were missing. functional and really not so bad looking

[@paddyboom122]

great vid, but a small sand blaster would have been a real timesaver and what a job they do.. looking good! Ive been looking at my neighbors old pontoon!! HMMMMM

[@randygood3399]

Looks REALLY nice so far. Subscribed, and can’t wait to see future vids.

[@kend3900]

Looking good

[@SirBelvedere333]

Great work.

[@tristantimms9580]

Classical moment when you said, "They picked the top most cancer causing materials" lol

[@adeeponionbrah]

Looks great!

[@joerockme7485]

LOOKING GOOD !!!!

[@claycam67]

Use Duragloss 851 to clean the pontoons. That stuff is amazing!

[@BrandonsGarage]

Does it get off calcium?

[@claycam67]

It did on mine. There was mud ingrained into the aluminum from being parked on the shore, and it totally removed it. This is literally a spray on and rinse off in 10 mins. It’s a little expensive, but it works! Good job on the boat so far.

[@RoadhogRNA]

Nice job Sir!!!!

[@jameshughes7027]

Heat gun would be other option for vinyl stickers

[@havocsquad1]

If it wasn't stupidly expensive and custom, I'd say install on that deck's real estate in the front mid a marine grade recliner or two that has enough room to swivel. So what if it destroys the available open space at the front? Mom and dad need recliners on that body hauler barge. The kids and other relatives can fit on the other seats like in compact cars, tight and cramped. I guess the next best cheapest thing is design the layout so you can put outdoor patio recliner with padding on the deck and fabricate fasteners to bolt and unbolt it down.

[@stevencox75]

looking good mate

[@billallen4793]

Nice job when I was a kid my grandfather was the east coast dealer for Harris floatboat ..... we did final assembled and delivered them to the dealerships...... you are doing an incredible job... considering what you started with.....are you going to put on some lighter colored decals???....from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠

[@spencerbrown2594]

Good video

[@jerrywaters4814]

The stack washers may help keeping levels true. Acetone for the vinyl stickers. I don’t know what I’m talking about is this a educated guess

[@carlosmurphy4u1]

The fences or side rails look so good in the vid I would not have painted them.

[@BrandonsGarage]

the brown looked good?

[@UncleBobbo]

Never mind what I said about the rolled carpet on the previous video. I see now... And the color looks nice.

[@shaun9067]

Thanks Brandon For Quick reply

[@angryburrito7411]

I think i would have glassed the transom.. but all in all, it looks great.

[@mtgmoney]

Hey Brandon … big fan!! I decided to strip(airplane stripper) and sand down the lower end of outboard to the bare aluminum. Now I’m at a crossroads of what to do. I’ve read about self etching primers. First wipe down with acetone or 50/50 white vinegar/water … then apply the self etching primary, than another base primer followed by a final coat (Alkyd Enamel?). I’ve also read about using the following procedure: Alumiprep, Alodine, Zinc Chromate, than primer then final coat (don’t like these toxic chemicals). I don’t have any spray eqpt. Any help would be very appreciated!! Bill

[@BrandonsGarage]

Cleaning with acetone is good practice, but cleaning it with water will suffice. Sand/scuff it up a little ,cleaning with acetone, primer it, and paint. Don't need to clear, as it'll wear off the lower in 2 uses anyway. I've used Rustoleum Automotive primer on an bare outboard before, with no issues 4 years later. If you want to get fancy, get the Zinc Phosphate Primer, otherwise you don't need to over think it.

[@adolph289]

looking good dude

[@SeanClark-um9sl]

looking good

[@darrellhuggins9901]

nice job, well done.... I have a 2002 16' pontoon. I should be thinking about redoing the deck on it and some of the seat arms are rotten as well. Any reason why you didn't put that red paint on the bottom? Think your keeping the center console in the same spot, and all the seats or you moving stuff around?

[@trey_the_mudder_418]

Good job

[@jasondonnelly8940]

Very nice !

[@ronfisher2016]

Hope the paint sticks without etching that metal first,!but the stripper probably etched it some.

[@TheGjboz]

That's some funny shit about the Klean-strip.

[@annekennedy7356]

Looking nice

[@enjoyingretirement4846]

Love the color choices so far. Kinda assume the wife was involved in picking colors. LOL

[@1jjwilliams]

I just want to say you're doing a great job I just purchased a 1991 Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 16Ft pontoon boat out of Lewisville Texas and I got her at a great deal and the reason I bought this pontoon boat is to restore it the flooring has never been changed it was parked under a tree and moss was growing on top of the carpet for years. She came with a trolling motor and a 50 horsepower Force. I'm hoping that its not going to be a problem because the rating shows that the engine should be a 40 horsepower only so again hopefully that won't be a problem here in the state of Texas. My question is did you use the same Transom or did you have to have that replaced if so what type of wood did you use and where did you buy it? Second question is are you going to use the original wire harness or going to have to replace it? Any how you doing a great job keep it up I'm glad you made these videos this is really helping me out I'm doing all this on my own with no help so getting some great pointers is really appreciate it thank you.

[@BrandonsGarage]

Hello, Here, nobody will ever look at the HP rating, if the plate is still on it. Mine is rated for 115hp, I could slap a 200hp on it, and would cause no legal, registration, or insurance issues. I compare it to putting a larger engine in a smaller vehicle. Many do it very often. But your state, comfort, and safety may vary. Transom is 3 layers of 12mm Baltic Birch, and a thin layer of wooden shipping material that came with it. Glued together using a standard waterproof wood glue (Titebond) then coated in Red-Guard, only because there was some left over. Painting it would have worked; but so would just leaving it, as very few pontoon boats have any type of protection on the wooden transom. Baltic Birch plywood only comes in metric thicknesses. The most common sizes are 6mm, 12mm, & 18mm. However the transom needed to be the standard 1.5" thick (38.1 mm) The 3 layers are 36mm thick, the thin sheet made up for the needed 2.1mm. Why Baltic Birch? Its a very strong hard wood. The closes thing to a marine plywood but at a 1/5th of the cost. Now, if you have the budget, I would just buy a sheet of marine ply. Same goes for the decking. However, I think its a wast of money as exterior grade will work perfectly fine. You'll only get 10-20 years out of it instead of 15-25 like you would with marine grade. As far as the harness goes, there are 2 harnesses in the boat. One for the outboard, one for the boats lighting, horn, radio, etc. The engine doesn't care or need the boats wiring to function. Outboards are completely independent (unlike an inboard) For my engine harness, I'm using the one I made in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKaYko2llqiEp9E For the boats harness, I'll have to make one. Due to the cost of the electrical tools, and the complexity of a DIY fuse box, I may or may not do a video on the construction of this.

[@BrandonsGarage]

Also, this was purchased through a specialty dealer that is local (ish) to the area. You can get Baltic Birch, and marine grade plywood at Home Depot (via special order) if you don't have a speciality lumber store local to you. Cost increase is minimal. FYI- Baltic Birch will probably run $25-50 a sheet. Marine, last time I ordered it was $150+ for a 1/2" sheet. If you buy marine, just get a 3/4" and glue two together.

[@1jjwilliams]

Good morning thanks for that early notification that's great information to have I'm definitely going to use it. I WILL be getting started on my Transom tomorrow morning or should I say this morning. I'll send you an email of photos and possible video of the start and finish on my pontoon for the flooring my first thing I'm going to do is clean the tunes before placing the flooring and resetting the wire harness that was originally on the pontoon and then adding a wire harness for the lighting and courtesy lights. Thank you for the quick response Brandon I really appreciate your videos and feedback! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽thxs!

[@vernoneasterday9838]

Looks good

[@redknight1322]

I like it!!!!!

[@isaacharvey523]

The pontoon is coming together really nicely. Color looks great. Are you going to polish the pontoons?

[@BrandonsGarage]

Once I find a way to get the calcium off, yes.

[@johnpike9612]

@@BrandonsGarage CLR works great for calcium and rust deposits, just don't let it sit on aluminum long or it'll eat that too lol.

[@tommycapps9903]

Were you going to paint the pontoons at all or is that even necessary? Great Job!

[@johnnelson8956]

Dupont or Axalta now. Variprime 615s self etching primer. the best bare metal primer on the market.

[@lisagallivan3974]

Brandon, what would you use to repaint a railing if it was painted white and it’s galvanized underneath?

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

"...............very little." LOL!

[@cliffjamerson3107]

Sweet !

[@mikebelcher6692]

looks good

[@davidatkins6919]

Okay, so you forgot to seal up the plywood flooring where you drilled, the transome also needed to be sealed where the bolts went through; you must hve enjoyed doing this because you're going to have to do it again if you use the pontoon and keep it for a few years; more time spent planning things out would save you time and money in the future...

[@david.carter1647]

Thats My Harris!

[@BrandonsGarage]

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[@GarnettM]

The aluminium sides cleaned kinda looked a bit better ,But to each is own still looks good .

[@jcbecker2800]

Fukushima and chernobyl. Man I laughed for a few minutes on that.

[@jerryforeman4543]

Nice retro fit! Are you going to clean & paint the platoons?

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Looking good Brandon, got a question though. Did you put drain holes in the corners for water that gets on your boat? That's what the spacers are for if you get them high enough?

[@pescalife3161]

Im gonna do my flooring with composite boards.

[@chrishaan5766]

Please answer this in the next video..... Did you paint or coat or seal the bottom of the deck You did a nice job on the top But the wood looked bare on the bottom Forgive me if I missed the answer I

[@Tony-123]

I think it looked pretty good bare metal.

[@rodneyjohnston6280]

You done a awesome job Could I name your boat MAGA. 🇱🇷👍

[@hookednrolling2009]

Brandon r u keeping the 40 on the boat or r u going to get higher hp later JT

[@BrandonsGarage]

Higher later, I have a 90 that just needs a few important/costly things. It'll probably be a while. but the 40 is a good running low hour motor, and should it die, I have 2 spares too. Having usually only smaller boats, the 40's were perfect, so I kept a few.

[@cesaraugusto5701]

Quero ver ele pronto. Esta ficando muito bom.