Front Casting Deck COMPLETED {Jon Boat to Bass Boat Conversion} Alumacraft 1232

[@ianyokoro8925]

Solid reinforcement right where it's needed! That deck's going to be so big you could camp/sleep on it!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Lol Ian.

[@rodneyjacoby5788]

That's a great job

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks Rodney. 🤙🏾👍🏾

[@stevepickett4258]

Thank you for making these videos I really enjoy watching them it gives me all kinds of ideals on my johnboat that I have

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

👍🏾🤙🏾

[@johnmorgan6926]

Awesome workmen’s ship thanks for sharing 👍🎣🎣👍

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks John. Appreciate you 👍🏾🤙🏾

[@mcguirebeirman4259]

Great video. So excited to see what it will look like in the end!!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks. It's going to be an awesome little boat. 😎 Thanks for watching.

[@tedondrish9204]

Very nice, excellent detail as we've come to expect, I always look forward to your next segment.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks Ted.

[@wbinwv]

I just found your channel And subscribed to it this evening. As someone who is getting ready to take on the task of modding their first small boat, I'd like to thank you for taking the time to document all of your work. You are an inspiration to me. Good fishing.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Awesome. I appreciate the feedback. And good luck with your build. 👍🏾🤙🏾

[@AuthenticZack]

hell yea man, great work! would be cool to see a livewell put in under the front bench seat

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

It would if weight wasn't such an issue with it being a 32" hull. Portable live well will probably happen.

[@paulyludovici]

Incredible work man ship ! Great vid and keep up the great work !

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks Fishing The401. Appreciate you watching.

[@gonzalomanriquezjr864]

I have a little 1232 that I have been thinking about converting. I took it out the other day and it was a little sketchy for me at 6ft, 240. But I think I may buy some float pods for it. I really want to use it to get out on the Patuxent and Potomac to do a little crabbing but want to make sure it’s a little safer for me.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Yea the float pods is probably a good idea. This boat may end up getting some as well.

[@gonzalomanriquezjr864]

@@BassBrothersFishingDMV can’t wait to see the final product. Will definitely use some of your stuff when I’m doing my boat

[@JohnRamosBrand]

Every time I watch one of your videos it just adds to the inspiration you want it to have. One thing makes me nervous though. When you are drilling, even though it seems that you are trying to be as cautious as you can… try putting on a pair of rubber gloves that’s thick enough to prevent from getting an aluminum splinter.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Good advice. Sometimes I forget to wear gloves and have paid for it almost every time lol.

[@crackalackingfishing3800]

That’s CrackALackinn🤙⚡️😎

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Yea buddy!!!

[@mdbassin9120]

NOICE!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks. Are you on Instagram? If yes message me. Trying to get the Piney Run tournaments info.

[@dennisharrison4744]

I did a front deck extension 1/16 aluminum and recarpeted all my 17ft xpress come out awsome found 5 hatchs cheap on ebay aluminum ones with drains i uses 2 of the 12x18 ones in it

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Awesome man. Shoot me a pic on Instagram or Facebook.

[@richardallain6277]

Excellent work as usual. I enjoy following your builds and have learned a lot. Q: With the width of the boat being small, and the two hatches taking up all most all of the width, do you think you still needed to install the side rails? I notice you did not use them (yet) to support the deck extension, and it sure seems that the structure you have in place at this point would be strong enough to support that portion of the deck. As always, thanks for taking the time to share your work, we are all a lot smarter because of you..

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks Richard. Great question. That's the trick. Once I put the aluminum hatches in, the edges around the hatch will cover the framing I did leaving nothing to support the decking even though its such a small space. I can't wait to get to that part of the build because I'm sure others may be thinking the same thing.

[@richardallain6277]

@@BassBrothersFishingDMV I see. I look forward to that video! Thanks!

[@cloudcityvapes7159]

On the floor here. Did you just put foam underneath and then use the 2 cross railings to rivet too. Using the foam as a support?

[@paulpapamarkos252]

What thickness of aluminum will be used for the actual deck that attaches to the framing.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

1/16th aka .063.

[@troyelliott9465]

What size rivets do you use for the support brackets attached to the existing seat ?

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

1/8th

[@gloryboundoutdoors974]

Man, I am really enjoying this build! Thank you for the step by step. A little off subject but do you guys use a keyword generating program. I am really struggling getting exposure and would appreciate any tips.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

No keyword generators. I just use tags that are in my title and description.

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

Hey brother, What kind of pop riveter and sheet metal shears are you using? I looked at Lowe's yesterday and didn't see anything. I would have used your name, but I'm not sure how to spell it.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

The riveter is the milwaukee electric rivet gun and a milwaukee band saw.