How to Install Deck Lights on Your Jon Boat + GIVEAWAY {Jon Boat To Bass Boat Conversion} Lowe 1448

Thank you for all your support. In this video you'll see a step by step process to install LED lights on the deck of your jon boat. LED lights bring all jon boats to life. This is an awesome upgrade and very happy it's done. Can 't wait to get it out on the water at night and sling some fish into the boat. I've got one more vid to do then it's on to an all new jon boat project. I'll be building out a 12 foot Alumacraft jon boat. Stay tuned for more great content. Stay safe out there!!!
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[@nokkiz]

The parts list for these lights and other components listed is beyond outstanding. Thx for taking the time to explain each step of the light setup. Needed to do the same and is very helpful!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

No problem 👍🏾👊🏾

[@trentos_easton]

I admire how methodical you are. I aspire to use many of your videos as references when I finally get around to my build. Thank you and please continue making informative videos.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks will do 👍🏾🤙🏾

[@kensimkins839]

Great info video. You do a professional job and your slow, easy approach is so easy to follow. Thanks for sharing.

[@duanetaylor1526]

Great Job... Great Video... I'm looking forward to the next boat build. I picked up a 15 foot valco as a project and I'm rewatching all your videos from the first build to help give me ideas. Thanks again!!!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

That's awesome man. Good luck with your build. You know I got your back if you have any questions Duane.

[@carolinacoins]

I love watching a perfectionist at work. Great job and thanks for sharing with us.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks Moe👍🏾🤙🏾

[@lpturbine9123]

Nothing like putting in a lot of time, a lot of careful thought, and a lot of labor into something……wise words for sure. Job well done. Very professional!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thank you very much. Appreciate the feedback!!!

[@garrettsimmons2379]

I binge watch this boat build, best thing I could've done. Thank you so much for this detailed video of your build.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

No problem Garrett. Glad you enjoyed it. Now go build your boat 😀👍🏾🤙🏾

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

How many batteries does your boat have? And how are they charged? Thanks

[@MrShankspony]

Absolutely love the detail brother! Thank you for some inspiration!

[@samuel112313]

Sick build! Those LED lights look great

[@ianyokoro8925]

Really trick lighting system on Rona! Def the freshest rig on the water! Congrats on 5k, your channel has grown so much!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks to you Ian.👍🏾🤙🏾

[@backwaterboatrehab]

New subscriber, watching all your boat build videos from last year while I'm currently building my own. Picked up a lot of tips, keep up the good work buddy.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks man. Welcome to the channel.

[@tedondrish9204]

As always, so clean and done to perfection. No social media (can't take all the BS). Boat looks fantastic.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Hey Ted. Where you been man? Thanks for poppin into the comments. Well do more KZbin giveaways in the future. Thanks for supporting our channel man.

[@marcusolah6245]

Awesome video man I love how detailed you are !

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks. 🤙🏾👍🏾

[@fabfishing7422]

Absolutely Awesome!!! Loving the new upgrade...you guys are bar none one of the very best out there for jon boat building and upgrades!! God bless you guys! ~Adam~

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks Adam. Appreciate you man. All the best to you and your family.

[@fabfishing7422]

@@BassBrothersFishingDMV Thank you so much!! Same to you guys 👊💪

[@philipochoa3365]

Wow your boat looks great, like those lights bro!

[@willieallen2515]

We’ll done man! I plan to add lights to my deck also and this was a big help. I’ve seen some lights with a remote but that just seems like another problem at some point. I’m going with the dimmer switch. I subscribed to your channel and looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks man. Welcome to the channel!!!

[@fishingwithjett5373]

Well I don't do alot the social media stuff so I'll miss out on this giveaway. Hats off to your entire boat, very clean well built. New lights look tight on it.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks man. She's pretty now lol. Well do more giveaways for sure.

[@user-zs5lb3tf9c]

Nice work. Clean installation!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks.

[@texasoutdoors7802]

Good job, great video!!

[@JaimeBobby1776]

Nice clean install! That dimmer is great!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Yessirrr

[@samloring1]

Excellent video and awesome boat!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks man!!!

[@jimmycleveland1373]

Looks good!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks.

[@drjaywhitlock]

Awesome!! Great videos!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks!!!

[@gregfoster7527]

Congrats 🍾🎉 Great videos 👍👍👍

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks 🤙🏾👍🏾

[@avines7566]

That john boat is bad ass sir.

[@chasetaylor6727]

Good stuff!! This helps with my duck boat as well!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Awesome 👍🏾🤙🏾

[@josephloretijr]

Nice work !

[@jjohnston6645]

Don't forget I believe your stern/anchor light must be visible 360 degrees, that's why they are elevated pole mounted, for coast guard approval, good looking job on boat

[@doriona.1093]

Very nice set up!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

👍🏾🤙🏾👊🏾

[@mschmidt3108]

Thank you!

[@timdavis3532]

Nice work. I wish i had the skills you got. Keep up the good work

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks Tim. You can do this too.

[@DavidSalazar-ct7ho]

Man u have such a clean build sir

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks

[@gewglesux]

Dim all lights Caz tonight it's all the way.... Ok i'll be good.. Great Video! man y'all light it all up properly Great Job!!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks man.

[@thebowtiefisherman5718]

Very nice content... I'm just getting ready to do something similar and this definitely helps me a great deal. Thank you... I'm a Fan of this channel

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks man. Appreciate your support!!!!

[@thebowtiefisherman5718]

Would or anyone happen to know where I can locate some great ideas using the hydorturf to carpet my jon boat?

[@55555sk]

Killer video. Thank you. I see two LED lights listed in the parts list you made. Which ones are for what on your boat? Like one more than the other?

[@ceroe6525]

Looks good bro. Consider adding an led driver to get a smoother light display, will also stop the strobing effect.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Very interested. You got one you can recommend?

[@garystumberg4232]

You connected all your positives together on your strip lighting but I didn’t see what did with your grounds. Can you explain? Thanks! Love your end product….exactly what I am attempting to do.

[@vernyvargas1622]

nice video hello from Costa Rica.

[@Walker82kg]

Amazing looking

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks

[@bradcoons6336]

That boat is awesome brother

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks man!!!

[@rasmuschristensen2538]

Great video! 👍

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks. 👍🏾🤙🏾

[@ironlegions8934]

Good video mate 👍

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks.

[@crackalackingfishing3800]

Congratulations🔥🔥⚡️⚡️

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@wanderlusttinyhousechick7192]

Is there anyway I can hook lights up like that with just a trolling motor? I have 1 marine battery I use. Thx! And btw... I love the job you did!

[@PeetzaPieAmore]

Have you had any issues with the lights staying stuck to the surface? I've bought so many led light strips and that 3m adhesive has always let me down. It will stick once to a surface and fall off and never go back on again.

[@joeyg369]

Great videos! I see with adding these lights you spliced the positives together into one large wire as opposed to your original compartment lights where you had individual positive wires to a bus bar, so my question is why did you not just run separate positive bus bars for the new lights. which method would you recommend?

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

It all depends on the application. In some cases it makes sense to join two or three wires into one and in other cases you may use a buss bar to bring several wires to one lead. In the end I use both depending on the situation. Both are effective

[@robertkotula5389]

looks good

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks 👍🏾🤙🏾

[@steveleohr175]

Where did you buy the grommets for the butt end of the fishing pole locker ?

[@jarretking10]

Where are you connecting your negative from The light strip? I’m trying to get my switch to work but wiring the way you mentioned I don’t see where the negative from the light strip goes

[@batesBeckham]

I was following you step by step until 9:56, I dont know how to sadr or whatever it is, and without seeing you do it or explain it, I now have to go find another video on that before continuing, I feel like the knowledge to do this is just presumed to be known, but for me it isnt.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

I didn't show the soldering because I'm not that good at it yet. I know enough to get it done but not good enough to teach it to others. I'll add a soldering video once I get my own technique solidified.

[@restless7528]

Well I'm a subscriber keep them vids coming?

[@KevinsNorthernExposure]

Labor of love

[@rocko112camaro]

Building/MOD my boat. Love watching your build on your boat. Great ideas. I store my boat outside (no room). Q: I want to add a solar charger for my batteries (2 - 12v) when I'm not using it. Any suggestions?

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

I don't have any experience with it personally but have heard good things. Sounds like you got a good build happening

[@woepse1]

Nice yob Thanks man 🫵

[@fabfishing7422]

My Brothers, congratulations on 5K!!! You may not recognize us.. this is Adam.. formally FullArmorBassin. Watching the vid now 🙂

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Hey Adam. Love the new logo. 🤙🏾👍🏾 please tell me the hair do stayed the same 😜

[@fabfishing7422]

@@BassBrothersFishingDMVThank you guys!!.. that's not going anywhere... Well hopefully not anytime soon 😄

[@griffingatwood808]

How much total foot of aluminum angle did you use?

[@thebowtiefisherman5718]

Thank you again for great Content. I'm just about complete with my project, but ran into a problem. I can't seem to figure out how to get the light strips to work properly using the dimmer switch. Please advise when possible.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Your dimmer switch should have come with instructions to follow. If you've followed them correctly maybe there's something wrong with the switch.

[@thebowtiefisherman5718]

@@BassBrothersFishingDMV Thank you

[@jishnups3831]

Good giveaway

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

🤙🏾👍🏾

[@PopPopJoe]

How many small LED lights can you hook up on one wire? I have the smaller LEDs that I want to run to my compartments and for deck. Can these be put on one switch and circuit? Also what fuse should be used? It is 12 volt battery on boat.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Small LEDs don't draw allot of power so you should be fine. A 5 Amp fuse will do the trick. You may be able to go with a lower Amp fuse if the manufacturer recommends it.

[@rcrawford1030]

Have you ever thought about putting a gunnel rail system on the boat? If so, do you have a video?

[@bobnewsome211]

Hey, great videos! Q: the reviews on the lights say they stop working after a few uses or parts of the strip go out. Any issues yet? I know you put silicone to help adhesion, any de-lamination? Thanks!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

No issues at all. All lights are still on like day one. Not sure if that's be a use I added silicone or not. The only change I noticed is the actual light strip has a yellow tint to it from being exposed to the sun. The lights themselves work perfectly fine. Very bright and white. Funny thing is the yellow tint to the strip actually makes the light strips blend in better with the color of the boat lol.

[@bobnewsome211]

@@BassBrothersFishingDMV Sweet, good to know. I'm thinking the issues the others had were just bad grounds. Love the detail you put into your build. Thanks for sharing.

[@mauriciodiaz1310]

I did not understand the wiring the black goes with wat wire and the red goes with red but wat about the black wire wat did u do with it??????

[@kevinclements2969]

what gage wire use to add on the led boat i have led lights need the right marine gage add on the led

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

All LED lights are done with 14 awg.

[@PopPopJoe]

What size/gauge wire do you run to your batterys to fuse box? 10 gauge ?

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

8 gauge

[@keithbyrd2586]

I’m trying to get the right LED light strips and I don’t know which ones really are high-quality Made for underwater and the boat deck is there one that can do both

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Try the TH Marine website. I believe they have LED lights for under water.

[@Jake-xm6fl]

After some use with new lights did you think the side rail lights were angled too high facing your eyes? Or did it work out perfectly

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

So far I've used the deck lights only to put stuff away at night. I'll do some actual night fishing in a couple weeks so I'll know more at that point. I don't anticipate the lights being too bright or shining too high because they are on a dimmer switch. I do like the fact that there is a slight angle up so I can take some cool night shots.

[@Jake-xm6fl]

@@BassBrothersFishingDMV same here I like the ambient light up , but I'm scared they will be in my eyes. Only one way to find out, I'll be installing mine this weekend.

[@Ampd_Fishing]

🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿

[@brunopippo6597]

Hi, how do you charge the batteries? How much power all those lights use from DC? Thanks

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

In general LEDS use little power so I don't anticipate having any issues. They're connect to a 27DC deep cycle battery which has more than enough power. I use and on-board charger to charge all the batteries

[@congsan3528]

Is it a real fishing boat? It sure looks like a showroom boat. Well done.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Lol thanks. 👍🏾

[@edwardrodriguez3902]

Always great videos 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks Eddie!!!! Appreciate your support

[@evanyuhasz8245]

What did you do with the negative wires coming off the lights? Where did you hook those up to

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Those went to my negative bus bars.

[@evanyuhasz8245]

Negative bus bars on the fuse box or a separate one?

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

@@evanyuhasz8245 both. The front deck lights went to the negative bus bar on the fuse box. The rear deck lights went to a seoarate bus bar at the rear of the boat. The fuse box and the separate negative bus bar both run to the same battery so I was able to do it that way.

[@evanyuhasz8245]

So you ran the lights to the fuse box/bus bar and then you ran a separate wire from the fuse box/bus bar to the switch?

[@Skydog173]

How the led holding up?

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Like new man. No issues.

[@kevinclements2969]

i want to make my tracker 14 foot like your boat want rode locker on i have front deck and wood flooring now can i still make rod locker now with aluminum framing kevin clements

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Live the rod locker. Great addition to the boat.

[@michellemckelvie1755]

Hey what Guage of wire did u use

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

14 gauge

[@brianwaterman9588]

Why are you doing another boat is your first one to heavy? Is the 1448 to small?

[@dannyg402012]

Glad you asked ! I was just about to ask myself.... I think I heard him say in a video about a possible "Mod - V" boat in the future. Hope he reply's. Suspense kills me . Lol !

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

@@dannyg402012 ha ha. This mod is for someone else. Love my 1448. I wouldn't mind trying out a mod v though 😀

[@randyshaffer7257]

Light up my life LOL

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

🤙🏾👍🏾

[@joestarling3227]

No instagram....😕😕😕 Already subscribed.....hope I can earn an entry for at least that...great vid always great to see y'all ..

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks Joe. 👍🏾🤙🏾 Appreciate you!!!

[@keithbyrd2586]

Where is your description box please advise

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

It's below the video. You may have to click on an arrow

[@DNYS8N]

Why haven’t they made led strips that don’t require strips or instructions. I just want to take the red and black wire connect it to something without tons of other stuff, no switches

[@mdbassin9120]

Dang the dimmer switch is expensive for what it is.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

I was shocked too. Glad I found it on Amazon. Still expensive though.

[@hawkman302]

Looks a bit too bright. May want to add a dimmer switch to tone it down a bit. Nice work though. Doing the same to mine once it warms up enough.

[@TeamTnA44]

He added a dimmer

[@garygronberg4310]

I know you mean well, but the worst thing you ever want when you're out on a boat at night is rows of white light shining up at you, robbing you of night vision, robbing you of the pleasure of adjusting to ambiant light, posibly even spoiling it for any boater nearby. Even a stern 180° white running light should be shielded from your view in the cockpit.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Dude. You are so right. I hardly ever turn them all the way up unless I do it for my videos and pictures.

[@Tango247]

Something tells me I would eat a dropped sandwich off his garage floor without hesitation....even if it was there for 6 seconds.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Lmao. I would too 😜

[@allenhughes12]

I believe that a man (or woman) is capable of anything. All you have to do is try hard.