Homemade Aluminum Boat Build - Jack Daddy Customs - Part 6 - finished hydro turf and outboard

We finally finished up the jack attack duck boat. it turned out better than i ever imagined and it rides great. in this episode we install hydro turf, finish up the wiring, rig the motor, and take it to the lake. hope you enjoy!
#diy #diyprojects #duckboat #fabrication #homemade #outdoors #boats #fishing #miller #blackoak #blackoakled #nilight #led #hydroturf #tbnation #jonboat #tohatsu #outboard #jackdaddycustoms ‪@blackoakled5078‬

[@Cavanpikefishing]

Man i have seen a lot of boat builds but this is just class 😊🎣👍

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

@@Cavanpikefishing thanks!

[@murrdawgsmurray1256]

What a boat build! Great job! You’re an inspiration to all of us wanna be boat builders.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Appreciate it.

[@bokatiesmith4173]

Coolest thing since sliced bread! I’m impressed. Congrats! Can’t wait to get it muddy in the marsh.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Won’t be long.

[@TheJackjen123]

Congrats on completing your boat I really enjoyed the build, now enjoy fishing with your family and friends

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thank you

[@PebbleCreekOutdoors]

Great build that boat will last a lifetime.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thank you.

[@Leandroteixeira634]

Nice job! Great!

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thank you.

[@dennisklunk1619]

That boat looks sick!!!

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Appreciate it brother.

[@bradhayescamoman9348]

That's alot of power for that size boat man.. nice job!

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Lol. No doubt. Probably too much but I found a good deal on it. I’m planning on hunting with it this season and if I still think it’s too much, I’m gonna try to trade it for a 50 or 60. Figured it would be easier to trade down than up.

[@bradhayescamoman9348]

@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms I paint camo on boats & trucks.. I'd say you done well for a sometimes sir.. it came out awesome

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

@@bradhayescamoman9348 thanks for the kind words brother.

[@bradhayescamoman9348]

@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms absolutely

[@Glimson66]

nice build 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Appreciate it

[@tonyfrederick4038]

Really looks great.Fine work. I am a DIY type of guy too. Tell me about that fantastic paint job.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thank you. I just tried to duplicate an optifade marsh pattern. Bought some redleg stencils and made a few of my own to give it a little more detail. It worked out just right for what I wanted.

[@hectorfranco7400]

The build turned out awesome what color did you use on the hydro turf

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thank you! I believe it was dull brown.

[@46270]

Did I miss it, or did you not put a drain on the transom. Love the boat

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Lol. It has one. Not sure if it made the video but somewhere around the floor installation is where I did it. Thank you

[@terrileigharmstrong1557]

Now go get me some ducks for supper 😆

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Get some bacon to wrap them in.

[@WhoWasMae]

Hey man, me and a buddy are building one of these for a school project starting next year, is there any way i can get in contact with you, i have a few questions if you dont mind!

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

@@WhoWasMae sure. Look me up on f b messenger

[@WhoWasMae]

@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms thank you, will do! whats the name should i look for?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

@@WhoWasMae jack armstrong.

[@spencercline1957]

Wondering what the build price was

[@Bshug87]

Man that turned out awesome!!! I’ve really enjoyed following your build

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thanks for the words and thanks for watching.

[@paulwelch5570]

Boat looks great would like to talk to you about build me a 18 ft center console 7 1/2ft wide

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Appreciate it. I’m not in the business yet if you are talking about me building it for you. This was a one off for myself. But if you are talking about asking questions about building your own, I would be more than happy to let you know everything I learned in the process.

[@ep6091]

You might have answered this already but what size did the boat come out to? 18/54? Awesome work man!!!!

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

1756 but with the front deck extension it’s 18’

[@jakeabrams7095]

What kind of speed are you getting?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

I cruise around 30. Hit 35 one day and it felt fast. I’m not as young and dumb as I once was. I haven’t gone full throttle yet. I think I am going to try and trade for a 50 or 60 in the off season.

[@ColaWeldingWorks]

Awesome boat. I'm thinking about building one my self. Get the materials from Pierce aluminum I was gonna make a 1648. How long did this haul take ? (Hours) I'm looking to save money and I'd think it would be awesome making my own money, but from the looks of it it looks like a lot of work 🤣 and the money you spent was probably around at least 6-8k? Idk

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

You will have that in the materials for sure. It’s an incredible feeling to build something yourself that rivals the best boat builders out there. You could probably buy a cookie cutter boat off the lot just as cheap but if you take the time, you can have something as nice as a prodigy for about 1/3 of the price. BUT with your name on it. I have another build video coming soon of one I just completed that’s an 1856 and I had around 130 hours in it.

[@aaronhutchens4617]

I understand if you don’t wana throw the grand total out but i would love to know! I’m on the fence about building one!

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

If you are just going to build a basic boat that floats, then you are better off buying one… you still can do it cheaper but the time and effort lose some value. Now if you are going to build something similar to the best custom boats on the market, with things done exactly how you want them, extra touches of comfort and toughness, then yes, you are definitely better to build it yourself. On top of saving money, it’s fun to have something you built yourself. Ill just say, I saved about 75% by building this myself versus buying a prodigy or timber creek or similar. Those are some of the best and high prices for a reason. I know this is long, but if you are planning on putting that kind of effort and have those skills… BUILD it man and have fun doing it.

[@WoodworkingWithPj]

How much did it cost to build?

[@scottgaunt588]

I love the look of satisfaction you had when you were making your test run.. Awesome job! Beautiful boat!

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thank you. It was a great feeling!

[@eccentricsmithy2746]

Nice work but that motor is way to heavy for that boat. 12:34 the bow isnt even in the water. The bow lights point at the clouds.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

It has a Yamaha 60 on it now, but I never had any issues with this one, it was just a lot of motor to handle altogether with a tiller.

[@tomspontoons]

Awesome! That turned out incredible. Thanks for sharing the project!

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thanks for watching

[@marcusmatherne]

Just finished watching your entire build! Boat turned out amazing! I plan to follow your actions and build my own boat someday! Safe Hunting and God Bless!!!

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Awesome. Do it man. Same to you!

[@mclightscapes9914]

If you don’t mind could you give me a number on how much the aluminum cost?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

The price swings all of the time so my price won’t do you much good. I can give you a list of materials and you can call your supplier to get a quote and you will know real time what it will cost. Don’t forget to factor in wire, gas, and other consumables as well as your time. If it’s done right there will be a lot of time invested in it. 6061 2 pieces gunnel 20’ 9 pieces 1x2 tube .125 21’ 1 piece 2in sch 40 half pipe 6’ 1 piece 4in channel 12’ 3 pieces 1.25 pipe for rails 8’ 5086 .125 8x20 sheet bent into hull 5052 .125 5x12 sheet decks .100 5x20 sheet floor and extra Sourced from scrap yard 6 in channel for catwalk 8 in channel for transom

[@teddythibodeaux12]

Where can I purchase the orange jack attack custom sticker ?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

i designed and cut that one myself. i'll see if i can get a few made up and offer them somewhere.

[@dirtmcguirt6118]

Hey Jack, How many sheets of turf did this take? Also did you use hydro turf or did you use something less expensive like Amazon. If it’s the less expensive stuff I curious as to how it has held up in your experience

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

I bought 4 sheets and had a decent bit left over but I wanted to make sure I could keep all the lines going in the same direction and enough to cover cooler. I used the hydroturf. It still looks like day I put it in. Good stuff.

[@dirtmcguirt6118]

Thank you for always responding man! I just got done building my surface drive boat and you have been very helpful through the process! You are literally the ONLY person that has shown your build process of this type of boat online. I will be painting and rigging out over the next two weeks and I would like to send you some pics if that’s ok. If so, where should I send?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

@@dirtmcguirt6118 shoot yeah. I would love to see them. Look me up on fb

[@runninandgunninwithrich877]

Jack can you email me the stencil info. And the small stencil file. I left a comment on your other video but I don't see it.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

yes. you will have to give me your email address don't put the at symbol just your address and which service you use.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

you should have them.

[@caseyteel8909]

That’s going to be the baddest boat on the water.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Hopefully full of ducks

[@helicopterjohns]

CONGRATULATIONS WOW!!!! A beautiful boat built by a master craftsman. Something you can be proud of.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thank you. Very kind.

[@austinb4254]

Outstanding job. How long can you get the side bent?

[@austinb4254]

The sides of the boat?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

@@austinb4254 I think it’s 20x8 sheets, so you can get it bent all the way out to 20 and you have 96inches to work with for the bottom and sides. So A 56 inch bottom gives you roughly 20 inch sides.

[@daltonsales5481]

Reminds me of a Christopher Titus bit... "He fiberglassed it together, PUT HIS FAMILY IN IT, and put it on the water." It does look like a fantastic finished product, I hope some time in the future I have the resources to build my own Mod-V and make a bowfishing boat out if it.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Appreciate it. I had to go look up who Christopher Titus was. Lol.

[@TheBubagrunt]

On the fence about a build. Can definitely weld but have not done much aluminum other than tig weld a bit. What kind of unit are you using and are 230 volt full argon? Curious because it appeared effortless on your part. Gods blessings brother!

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

It’s a Miller multimatic 215 with 150 amp spoolgun. 100 percent argon and it can do 220 or 110 but it runs much better on 220. Mig Aluminum is different than steel but not that much different. If you can mig steel you can mig aluminum. I say go for it!

[@ludovicledent3367]

Bonjour, je suis de France, un plan où un schéma avec les dimensions pour les personnes qui souhaitent une fabrication similaire s'il-vous-plaît...

[@drjaywhitlock]

I binged all of your videos.....What an awesome boat!! Great job! And to see your kids smile on the test run was probably more than worth the time it took to build it. God Bless and safe hunting and fishing!

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thanks for watching. That test run was an awesome feeling for sure.

[@blakefoster6324]

The boat turned out great!! You have to be super proud of it. Anything you would do different next time? Im looking forward to building my own also. Still have a little work to do in the shop. Building a room with storage up top next, similar to yours. Cant beat building one for the way you hunt and fish vs buying one.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thank you. So far, the only thing I would do different would be to make the step deck just a little higher. Maybe 2 inches higher. With that 75 it sits at water level, which isn’t a problem, just preference. Although I originally didn’t plan on a 75 but I couldn’t pass up the deal I found on it.

[@DerrickParker-g1d]

If you don’t mind me asking what was the cost to build ?

[@ericlabelle8793]

Love it! Where did you get the EVA foam flooring? I like that color

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

I ordered it from hydroturf. I think it’s the brown

[@tailwalker84]

FYI there’s a pierce aluminum in mobile just off i10 if you ever gonna do this again. They can have anything shipped from Louisiana to the warehouse here to save you 3 hrs of driving. Nice work on the boat..

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Yes. I will definitely do that.

[@justin6354]

Is that Bayou Metals ???

[@Texcajun06]

Love the rig! Been running aluminum tunnel hulls for the last 10+ years because I thought I needed to git as skinny as possible while on plane. Truth is, I just don't wanna run that skinny any more. Have you checked the draft on the beautiful girl at rest? And the killer question.......... Have you seen how skinny she'll run? I'm guessing that while that 75 is FUN on the back of that rig, the weight savings from 50~60 would be most welcome.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

at rest the back of the hull drafts about 8-9 inches. i have run in some really skinny water in the marsh in louisiana trying to beat the low tide with a load of gear, guessing 4-5 inches but its soft muddy bottom lets you run the keg through it, you know. i would feel comfortable running in a foot of water all day. and yes, as soon as duck season is over i am going to be listing this to trade for a 50 or 60. its nice to have the power but i want some weight savings as well... and my kids will be driving this soon enough and its scary fast. i usually run it around half throttle...

[@Texcajun06]

@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Man! I'm kinda partial to the old Yamaha 2 strokes. Pound for pound, there still isn't a lighter 2 stroke out there. Currently running a 90hp Yamaha 2 stroke on my aluminum 16' Scandy White Open Pro tunnel. She'll run on plane in just shy of 3" of water, but again, I just don't run her like that any more. She drafts and gets up in 6" of water. I'll be swapping her out for a conventional hulled aluminum boat here in the near future.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

@@Texcajun06 nice. I think I can get mine to draft in 5-6 with a lighter motor. The tohatsu is one of the heaviest 75 4 strokes out there. The Yamaha 70 4 stroke is almost 100 pounds lighter. I hope to get a Yamaha 50 or a tohatsu 60. They are like a busted drum- hard to beat.

[@ColbyKinman]

Dude this boat youve made is so awesome man its like my dream jon boat

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Appreciate it. I love it.

[@DavidJones-hk1lu]

Awesome build brother. In addition to the build, many memories ahead.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thank you brother

[@paquette1]

WOW! the craftsmanship in this boat is amazing. nicely done sir.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thank you very much!

[@TacticalLane]

What part of Alabama are you from? I love northeast and would love to see your boat in person someday become I want to eventually build my own

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Around andalusia.

[@TacticalLane]

@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms that’s a little far off from me if you don’t mind me asking how much was all your aluminum because i really want to build me one

[@michaelsuggs1139]

Awesome series! Where in Alabama are you? Im in Pensacola and was thinking about doing a plywood boat but now I really wanna do an aluminum boat

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Appreciate it. I’m just south of Andalusia. I’ve built both and aluminum is definitely the way to go. You are welcome to come check mine out if you do it.

[@michaelsuggs1139]

@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms might have to do that! I have few plans drawn out at work, but I’m thinking making it 6’ wide at the base flat bottom with tunnel. I believe I’m 1.5 hrs from Andalusia so it’s not far at all I’m in Milton. Do you have Facebook or instagram?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

@@michaelsuggs1139 yep. I have both. I think we are about an hour and 15 from Milton.

[@wilsonmiller86]

Nice job great exp with the kids. Enjoyed

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thanks 👍

[@averagejoe6150]

Where did you get the plans for this boat? Or did you make the plans yourself?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

no plans, just knew how i wanted it and started going at it... used cardboard to make templates the whole way.

[@averagejoe6150]

@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Damn. I do not have the creative intelligence to build something like this with no plans. Major props though man, your boat is absolutely amazing. Can't wait to see more.

[@dakotaswanke2366]

Where did you get your fuel tank from?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Amazon. Looked up fuel cell and found one with dimensions that fit my space. They have a ton of different sizes.

[@emo.5650]

Boat came out great . Congrats on the completion

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thanks for watching.

[@DanGoodBBQ]

Are there hunting and fishing videos to come?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

For sure.

[@DanGoodBBQ]

@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms I'm looking forward to it!

[@michaelcurley4015]

You really have a great eye for details!

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thanks

[@charleswhalen7290]

Just binged the entire series seriously fantastic from start to finish.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@raptor700life3]

Wish you could make my boat look like something ​@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms

[@natesmith7477]

Awesome job. Now let’s go fishin.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Appreciate it. I’ve got some jugs if you get some livers

[@rodneyjacoby5788]

Gosh aren't that a nice boat.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Lol. Appreciate it!

[@paulb7943]

Very cool. Looks great

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thanks!

[@gilrocha8621]

Awesome work. Looks great

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thank you

[@PaulCastleberry]

The boat looks incredible

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thanks brother.

[@royleeborn6445]

Nice work Jack Daddy!

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thanks!

[@BJARMIA29]

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