Homemade aluminum Boat - Jack Daddy Customs - Part 2

Part 2... we get the ribs in and start on the transom. #millerwelders #diyprojects #homemade #outdoors #duckboat #fishing #tbnation #jonboat
Part 1 - • Homemade aluminum boat...

[@johnnylaan2775]

good to see you got some excellent help on hand..... love to see the boys working side by side with dad, not poisoning their brains on screens....

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

That’s right. Helped with the whole process

[@DavidJones-hk1lu]

Looking good Bro. Jack.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thanks brother

[@DakotaKeys-g9k]

Can you give more details on the template for cutting the V? Does the template have a curved edge or is it straight?

[@caseyteel8909]

Can’t wait to see it on the water.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

And full of ducks.

[@thelikebutton4405]

No criticism here man, because as a guy who builds boats for a living I understand how tricky at times building something can be lol. But those 1x2" channels are gonna be stiff as all shit, and by cutting them to "cope" them to the hull shape, every spot you cut introduces a huge chance for cracks in the future. A better choice would've been 2-3" x ⅜-½" flat bar. Strong enough to hold shape when welded, and flexible enough to work with before, and won't make the boat so rigid that by default every weld is taking the abuse of every movement. Building something stiff and overbuilt has its place, but there's a balance, some give is good, it'll save your overall structure.

[@ColaWeldingWorks]

How long have you been building boats ? I got some questions

[@3Beehivesto300]

Do you have to use any drawings or requirements from the cast guard in order to get you boat resisters? Foam in hull for example.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Not in Alabama. Not sure about other states. I think you have to show receipts of aluminum purchase in Louisiana for the officer to assign a hull Id.

[@johnarmstrong8367]

legit build! can't wait to see the finished product!

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

appreciate it... I have some big plans for this one!

[@johnarmstrong8367]

@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms like what?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

@@johnarmstrong8367 i can't spoil it all, but i'm super pumped about the paint job that's coming!

[@johnarmstrong8367]

@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms as long as it hides in the marsh good!

[@AveryGrant-g3z]

Was the channel for your transom 1/4 or 1/2 inch thick?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

@@AveryGrant-g3z it was 1/2 inch but that’s just. Cause that’s what they had at the scrap yard. I bought a piece of 1/4 to use but I opted for the thicker. It’s overkill, I think 1/4 is plenty.

[@alinaqvi9228]

Hello Jack! I love your boat design and am planning to build something exactly the same. one request, would you mind sharing your boat design as in where the bends need to go. I would really appreciate it. Thank you so much. Ali

[@alinaqvi9228]

Excellent videos Jack! Thank you. One question; what gauge MIG wire and alloy type are you using for 5056 aluminum?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Thanks. 5356 .030 for most of it. 100% argon of course.

[@tomspontoons]

Pulse MIG or standard? Would love to know what welder you're running and what aluminum you're using...5052?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

5086 .125 on most of it. Running a Miller multimatic 215 with the 150 amp spoolgun.

[@tomspontoons]

@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms thanks!!!

[@bokatiesmith4173]

Put me down for boat 2!

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

We will see what we can do.

[@DirtandI]

Do you have a parts list of what you got from pierce? From nashville going to make the trip down there. Thanks

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

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

[@paquette1]

Nice! I am going to try to copy this as closely as I can! do you think its cheaper to do it this way or just buy a boat? I wouldn't think the materials would be to awful. Is it a lot cheaper to make your own boat?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

cheaper to build if you are looking for quality and something to last... if you just want cheap, look to the manufacturers like allweld or go pick up a tracker from bass pro.

[@paquette1]

@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms thanks!

[@MikeEwers-u8x]

What did you use for the gunnels? Was it an extrusion?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Yes. It is called smooth gunnel on my order sheet

[@calvinpettet8007]

If i may ask what does But the material run as of right now because I would like to do this myself Totally understandable if you don't want to give that out

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

i'm sure the prices have changed a good bit in the last year as everything has... i also had some on hand and sourced a little from a local scrap yard, but just know as compared to a quality manufacturer, you will have about a quarter to a third of the price as opposed to buying new.

[@williammanuel2325]

did you make your own gunnels?

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

No I bought them from the same place as all my other metal. I have seen plenty of people make them out of round pipe though. They just cut a slit in one side and slide it over it.

[@williammanuel2325]

@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms thank you! You built an amazing duck boat.

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

@@williammanuel2325 thank you!

[@terrileigharmstrong1557]

Your chicken helpers don’t seem super helpful but maybe just as inconsistent as your human helpers 😂

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

No doubt

[@kurts7268]

The barking dog ruined the video

[@randybell5461]

I do not agree with his building process.

[@JD-ft2lr]

What welder and spool gun are you using? Thanks for putting these vids out!

[@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms]

Miller multimatic 215 with the 150 amp spool gun.