How I Plan a New Jon Boat Build

[@PatrickLangan-e6e]

Dude new to the site. But you are the man!! Learn alot on the project I am about to undertake. 14 foot Oucitia flat bottom. Got boat and trailer at auaction for $120.00 and doing deconstruct at this time

[@Savage-cy5gv]

I live in northern Virginia and just bought a 14’ late 60’s v hull Starcraft and I’m starting my build next weekend. Thank you for all of the useful information and great ideas. Keep up the great work brother.

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

Watching you sit on that bucket set my world on fire!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Wait until you see me operating a chainsaw!!! 🤣

[@tbnationoutdoors-nateeckhold]

😂😂😂

[@JLanc1982]

This is going to be a great build! I look forward to more videos!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks man! Stay tuned, more stuff on the way

[@dwainseiber4162]

love it! cant wait to see the build. getting ready to do a 14/48 with my son. learning a lot from you.

[@martinramirez6702]

Looking forward to the rest of the videos.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thank you, may only be a few videos on it as I need to focus on getting it to customer.

[@mattboast]

Mate love it I’ve got two boats to do here in the UK 🇬🇧 learning loads 🤙🏻

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Awesome! Thanks for dropping in man

[@donbrock1309]

Enjoyed the step by step commentary. Thanks

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Not a problem, thank you

[@michaelsfabwork2985]

very nice idea on the build. I have been thinking about doing one like this. Take care and stay safe.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks man!

[@Grumpyolegrunt]

I like the hybrid idea. I have a salt water Jon boat and I think I’m gonna run that! Thanks

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

No problem

[@timothymroberts2949]

Love the format. I have a 16ft Jon boat I so want to do this sort of conversion.

[@InThePresence]

Just found your channel! Dude this video helped me out big time! Starting my build next week!!

[@chriseisele9969]

Keep up the great work im always looking for more information about restoration of boat thanks Chris

[@selinadyke4181]

Enjoyed it!

[@Fishermensbiblestudy]

Good job.

[@w_dub_wilberforcejr]

good stuff bro!!!🙌🙌 cant wait to start my first build. Tnx

[@chrisbarnes8887]

I enjoy the videos for sure. My little girl is starting to show interest in fishing and being on the boat so I have decisions to make. My Jon boat is just a little 12' narrow boat so I need to decide if I build it out or find me a 14' wide bottom boat to have more stability. Currently I don't feel super comfortable standing in the boat.

[@wesleywillard]

Good video idea 🤙🏼

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks cuz

[@jaredwoelmer2798]

love it!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks man!!!

[@benhightowerv]

I'm thinking about doing something similar with my 14x48 semi v Jon boat. I need to be on the water!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Get her done!!

[@freddles5646]

Excellent vlog bro

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Appreciate it man!

[@TheShawnGilpin]

Let’s goooo! No, seriously... need to see this build, man... near-identical setup, so hurry up! Haha

[@scottcarter8823]

Where in Nashville did he have his boat sand blasted? I need this ASAP.

[@jacobwilliamson1569]

What's the budget for a build like this ? I have a similiar jon boat. Love the builds !

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

That's kind of a loaded question because he already had graph and trolling motor and boat. Plus now 2K in parts, materials, batteries. Plus labor.

[@jacobwilliamson1569]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats thanks for the reply. That awnsered my question. I have a bare bones 1436 I was looking for rough idea on framing and decking. I realize any build can be what you want to spend and sky's the limit. Boat. Bring out another thousand lol. Looking forward to the build.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Haha, thanks man..And in the boat game $$$ is relative to the customer. Some guys 10K is just getting started other guys (like me) run a tight budget wheeling and dealing!

[@rcrawford1030]

Are you going to do video taking us thru the whole process?

[@Fixmyboat]

Why you don't separate the fuel area with the batteries on a bass tracker

[@lucasdejong4986]

Hello nice video

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thank you👊

[@johnsthinking844]

I like 👍

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks!

[@drteith]

If you’re planning on building side panels, can you please go into detail. Almost nothing on KZbin for carpeted side panels.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I'll try if I can. Unfortunately can't make a video on everything on this boat, may hit some high points and a finished product walk thru. Filming everything slows the build work flow too much to do every step of process but I'll try to get some good content on it.

[@Royal21Waffle]

How much do you charge for one of these? I got the same exact boat and live 30 minutes from you in Monroe. Would love to talk shop and get an estimate.

[@garyanderson2720]

Anthony, I have watched all of your videos, ( I think), and they are most informing of the things I need to know, except 1. Have you ever done a V bottom? That's what I have ,and I was wondering if you have any suggestion for planning and building one like mine?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I still haven't actually lol. I have a long wait list on builds, no V's coming. Id recommend checking out Fireant Boats, he has done a few really nice ones!

[@garyanderson2720]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats Thanks. I will look him up.

[@sethmarkwell2874]

I’m trying to do carpet in my boat and haveing trouble on what to do need help if possible

[@518livefree]

Guessing you're going all electric motor again? If not what's a good place for a gas tank for a small motor, I've got a 5hp nissan on my 14 tracker

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Yes this one will have 2 batteries in the back..Good place for the gas tank is in back by transom

[@stevenkriegbaum4400]

What's the stability like when you after raising the center of gravity, to the rim of the boat?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Every boat is different. Stability depends on weight added, materials used, hull design, and the individuals actual measurement of what us stable and what is not. Some people don't have sea legs...

[@gr8whitailhunter505]

Where are you located and do you want another build?

[@chrisroberts3963]

Oh no, no rod locker? How much money is saved by doing plywood deck vs aluminum? I heard Nate Eckhold is a righteous dude!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Rod locker eats into cockpit and front hatches big time on a 36 hull. They are nice but I prefer them in 1448 minimum even then gets a bit tight for my liking. I could make it happen for sure but space gets sacrificed. Money saved could be thousands. Imagine 200 average an aluminum lid ×6 , 1200, plus 2 sheets of .080 at 195 each, almost 1600. Plus 30$ each for proper latches, another 180. Most do hydroturf or seadek on aluminum (because why would you carpet it?) add another 150$ x 6. Another 900$. I've already lost count, , you get the idea. Turns a 4K build into 6+ real quick!!! Nate is my cuzin

[@chrisroberts3963]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats I can appreciate that. 36” is a little tight. Are you gonna do the float pods for stabilization?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

No I think the batteries low in back near/below water line will help it. My 1436 is super stable but the 1232 was a death trap. Just depends on the build man.

[@BrownBaitCo]

I am first! could I email you I have some questions about my jon boat

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Absolutely. Contact me at- [e-mail]

[@richardbarnett7058]

How long dose it take to do a typical build

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

120-160 labor hours

[@noahratliff1089]

i’m starting a build . how do you cut into the benches?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I usually use a reciprocating saw w bi metal blade