How To Create The Perfect Wood Deck For Your Boat

In this video we're doing a wood decking for a Lowe 1436 Jon Boat. Wood is still a great option for creating the perfect casting deck. It's economical and can last a long time if done properly. One of the biggest advantages is that it's an economical way to go. Wood costs allot less than aluminum. So if you are doing a full jon boat to bass boat conversion or simply wanting to upgrade your boat decking, this is the video you want to watch. Enjoy the video!!!
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[@ianyokoro8925]

Very well planned and executed!

[@SkunkMasterFishing]

Great work!!

[@SluSharkND]

Wow. You really make this look easy, but it's obviously a lot of work! Great content and very informative and inspiring. I let out a small cheer with you and your brother when the hole turned out right!

[@way75mit9]

Man, every time I watch one of your video's, I learn of something else I can use during my project, You and your brother are becoming master builders in the field of Jon Boats, keep them coming fella's we all love your work!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks man. Much appreciated

[@duanetaylor1526]

I hope I am not just speaking for myself..... I would love to see more of the details to the decking. Your attention to detail on all your boat mods is absolutely amazing. The content on this channel is number one!!! Thanks for your time and effort in puting out the content. I am excited to see the finished product. Hopefully when you sell it there might be a video of the person taking it out and fishing from it. Thanks again BBFDMV. Tight Lines!!!

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

As always, excellent work Naeem! Your boat's are second to none. The attention to detail is amazing.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks Steve.

[@Sabianism]

I'm interested in what you're sealing/waterproofing with. Going to be buying my deck wood soon and going to buy that at the same time thanks! Love the content

[@bigrobbo7874]

I'm a new viewer and subscribed. Absolutely Stellar my friend

[@FranksDIY]

Looks great.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks

[@rickyrishel8198]

Great job 😊new subscriber .explained very well ty

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks.

[@AngelMendez-gi8wv]

Hey what type of wood sealer did you use?

[@lathanlang7922]

What type of plywood did you use? I know a lot a guys opt for exterior grade plywood and then resin it but i can't seem to find any that's not pressure treated. I know pressure treated wood will eat the aluminum away but if i resin it i don't think it would cause any problems?

[@kennyjones4739]

I totally understand why you used wood. I started a project a year ago and had most of the boat framed and sheeted with aluminum. I had no idea what my plans where for the rear of the boat till I purchased a new motor with jack plate. Decided to make a rear deck and had enough aluminum framing to do so. Went to purchase a 4x8 sheet of aluminum and was blown away with the price. I bought a 4x8x1/2" thick sheet of finished plywood for 50 bucks. Tbh I really like the wood for sheeting! Anyways keep up the good work!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Yea man. Aluminum sheeting is awesome but the price is off the chart right now. I recently spoke to my metal shops guys and they're saying buy now cause it's going to keep going up. SMH.

[@PikeTracker83]

Hey, I'm in the middle of building my jon boat. You are absolutely right prices are outrageous. In your opinion do you think going with wood decking is a good idea or would you go with aluminum. Also fir the framing you would recommend 1/16 or 1/8 angle? I really enjoy your videos eh, keep up the great job. Cheerz

[@lathanlang7922]

Do you use regular stainless steel self tapping screws to attach the wood? If so how long do they hold for i know steel and aluminum don't mix well

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Yes stainless steel screws. They've held up well. I haven't experienced any reaction between the two metals.

[@lathanlang7922]

@@BassBrothersFishingDMV sounds good! I used 1/16 angle. Will those screws strip with it being thinner or should i just double up the angle in spots im Screwing into to have 1/8 to maybe hold better?

[@fishntools]

Surprised you didn't move the trolling mtr ctrls forward and provide a seat post behind it???

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

The further forward you install the foot tray the more unstable it can be to use on a boat this narrow.

[@b.a_3018]

How thick is that plywood?

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

1/2"

[@robertaltomari2260]

How much do you think you will sell it for

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Email me for more info [e-mail]. you can also message me on IG or FB.

[@Johnny-kc2vm]

How much for the boat

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Email me for more info [e-mail]

[@josephabeytajosephabeyta9305]

... well well well, look who decided to show...j/k Great content, I would like to see a couple of videos about the fine tuning. (Don't take so long posting, I almost had to go "shopping" with my wife, you posted and I dodged a bullet)

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Ha ha. Glad I could assist