I admit I Stole a Boat. Jon Boat to Bass Boat Conversion.

Welcome to take 2 fishing. In this Video I admit Something that's Crazy...Check it Out to see. I do a Jon Boat to Bass Boat Conversion that turns out GREAT. I get Straight to the Point of how things turn out for Me. Thanks to My Wife for NOT Kicking me Out of the House.and Thanks to My Buddy Steve for the Hook Up...And a Steal of a Deal...Please Be aware a small portion of the Video has a Spin Shot...

[@josephstewart7351]

I was a truck driver. Came in off the road. Wanted to relax. Backed my pick up into the back yard to hook up the boat. It was gone.Wife sold it. Said it sits for a month at a time. Told her So do you! Got rid of the wife and got a new boat.! Living happily ever after !!!

[@take2fishing]

OMG....Dude that is took funny. I Dub this the BEST comment of all time. Thanks Joseph for watching but even more thanks for the made my day comment.

[@cristybrandt1222]

Lol

[@Wizardvz]

That is probably the nicest looking jon boat I have ever seen!

[@take2fishing]

Hey Thank You Vincent😀 I took my time to get it to the finished product so that I would be happy.

[@MegaHalftrack]

Dear Lord, THANK YOU for not showing us how to cut wood! Perfect video Sir!

[@take2fishing]

Hey Thanks for the comment. Man I tell ya I wanted to do something and the more I looked the more I noticed Wood being Sawed. I thought it may be a gamble but I would attempt to post this and see how it goes. Wow all the support has been amazing and the comments are never ending. Hope ya come back and catch another Video👊

[@dylanmorgan6287]

Man this is probably the best video on converted Jon boats on KZbin, I’ve been trying to get ideas on how to convert my Jon boat and this is perfect thanks

[@take2fishing]

Hey Dylan it's funny cause I see your last comment first then your first. This comment is freaking AWESOME and made he other one look bad😂 Kidding... Man thanks Sooooo much I truly appreciate them both. Be safe my friend👊

[@tlwinstead59]

Great Job brother, best Jon -Bass boat I've seen. I would be proud to show up at any boat ramp with that. It really looks fisher friendly.

[@take2fishing]

Hey Terry I enjoyed reading that comment so well I read it twice. Thanks for an Awesome comment👊 Hope ya come back for another Video sometime.

[@matthewcaldwell7115]

I know this video is 2 years old but man, I am stealing this design 100%. Cleanest conversion I have seen. Also, "20 subs to 1,000" and now you're almost up to 6k! Keep putting out awesome content!

[@take2fishing]

🤣 Believe it or not it still gets tons of views. This JB work out perfect and I still use it today. It stays covered and looks top notch still today👊 Thanks for watching.

[@larrytouchet4547]

You did a fantastic job on your boat I’m doing one now 14 foot Jon boat it’s a lot of work but I love doing stuff like that I really enjoy your channel I’m from Louisiana I get a lot of good ideas from you tube videos

[@take2fishing]

Thanks for the comment Larry. That was definitely a great build, and I am glad you watched my video. Be safe and have fun on your projects.

[@davidv7616]

You did an amazing job. I have been building boats for the last 3 years and have always been around boats and fishing since I was 5. I can relate with you on a lot of this. Built 4 boats already. However be careful because it's addicting and frustrating... A year ago I gave up at one point and found myself at Cabela's dropping 30k on a bass boat... Amen to the wives that let us do these things. We own 5 boats and I want more LOL

[@take2fishing]

Hey Ya David V... Love the comment no doubt. Funny cause my friend has this boat that he got from BassPro in Nashville and I have been in it MORE than that Jon Boat. But I love his fishing Boat it is the one in my other Videos. I want that Boat....But not the Divorce. Thanks so much and hope to hear from ya again.

[@tickytacky8078]

My wife said, it's the boat or me... I'm sure gonna miss her...

[@take2fishing]

I had to run and find my Wife just to show her the comment lol. I think she is throwing me out. I'll just climb in a Window😂 But Hey Ticky the best comment to date👊 Thanks for watching.

[@sincity5339]

I like that country song also...! Brad Paisley the fishing song..!

[@Straight0uttaCrofton]

exactly! screw all that "if your wife allows you" nonsense.

[@rik4369]

Amazing build! Thanks for sharing this project with us. Made this ole Marine's day!!!

[@take2fishing]

Hey Randy. Thanks so much for the Comment. Easy to say Awesome comment. I truly enjoyed building now if I can just get it in the Water😂 Hope to hear from ya again...

[@GarryMulgrew]

You did a great job on the modification, I did snatch a few ideas. Like you a watched a bunch of videos and tried to gleam from the best ideas. Thank you for the video..tight lines my friend.

[@take2fishing]

Hello Mr Gary Mulgrew. Thanks for the GREAT comment. If you are building 1 for yourself I hope it goes smooth for you. I have always tried to study a bit before diving into something....Now but not as a Child haha. Hope you come around and watch another one of my videos. Be safe and Enjoy life😀

[@rfarrow4708]

Very much enjoyed your video " DIY Jon Boat to Bass Boat Conversion". Great information and appreciate you sharing the info with the fishing community. I am a recent retiree and live in a retirement community that has several lakes that are limited to boat size and less than 10 HP gasoline motor. Although, I know I will never compete with the professionals, this type fishing is something I can do and enjoy for many years. Keep up the good broadcasting, we appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. I have every confidence that you will indeed make your goal of 1,000 happy subscribers very soon. Good luck and good fishing!

[@take2fishing]

Hello R Farrow, Thank you very much for the time you took for the comment. I am glad you enjoyed this video but even more I am glad you are living in a community where you can enjoy the opportunity to do some fishing. You know I must say there is some value to reading your comment. I hope life is good to you my friend and may you be blessed.

[@ronaldfierro9986]

you did a nice job for a guy that has never done any thing like this before........you did a nice simple clean boat, and not of money...congrats

[@arthuranglemier8257]

I want to build a jon boat but i saw yours and was blown away. Sure is sweet.

[@take2fishing]

Hey Arthur thanks. I never expected to get so many great comments such as yours from this build. But no doubt I appreciate it. Thanks for watching👊

[@elsathedemonwolf1035]

I just got a 15 foot with a 18 hp 1966 evinrude and trailer for 600 bucks can’t wait to get started on the build thanks for the ideas 💡 👍

[@take2fishing]

Great comment and good luck on your build. Let me know how it turns out👊

[@say1033]

Im about to do my own build so I've been watching alot of video's amd i have to say this is the nicest I've seen yet. Great job.

[@haroldfisher2256]

Nice setup. Now it's my turn now I just need to find my boat here in Nashville TN. Tired of fishing off the bank.

[@take2fishing]

Hey Harold Fisher your just down the Road from me. I'm actually in Gallatin. There are plenty of them out there just gotta find the guy who wants to part with it. Anyway I appreciate ya watching this Video and also thanks for the Comment👊 Good Luck on your Build.

[@haroldfisher2256]

@@take2fishing You have that right about finding the guy who wants to part with it. (for less than $500) I'm even open to trades for my 2005 polaris Twister Kart.

[@isaiahstanley1148]

This is probably the cleanest jon boat conversations i seen. Would of love to see the entire build on this from start to finish

[@take2fishing]

WOW Great Comment. It's almost worth tearing in all apart and doing it again😂 Seriously I do appreciate the comment and also thanks for watching my Video. Hope ya come back again sometime👊

[@jamesscott2252]

Looks good I like the black

[@charlesheshion2307]

Nice narrative and very helpful

[@armanitransport2604]

Shout to your wife because that boat is lit ✌🏾

[@take2fishing]

Hey I appreciate that comment for sure. Thanks for watching, I've been slammed and very little time here soooo thanks so much for the comment.

[@jjohnston6645]

Nice and clean, good job

[@paulramey2459]

Really nice looking finished project! I’m curious how much weight all the wood added. I noticed someone asked how much lower it sits in the water. When my father and I converted a 16-foot SeaArk tunnel hull jon boat, we used heavy-gauge aluminum (welded) for the front and rear decks and the floor. And instead of carpet used marine vinyl flooring. Set up was slightly different with a side console for running and just two high-back removable seats for fishing. (one front with trolling motor and one on back deck) But with an older 2-stroke 70 hp motor, could run inshore on a plane with half a crab trap showing. Man I miss that boat!

[@laurastclair357]

Omg I freaking love what you did to this boat!

[@take2fishing]

Hey thanks Laura I truly appreciate your comment and also thanks so much for watching this video.

[@laurastclair357]

@@take2fishing it was great! Thank you

[@edmisterenterprisesllc4650]

The results of the build are very good. You should prep and paint that trailer too. You would not only have increased its value, but you would have a really nice looking setup overall.

[@take2fishing]

Man what a great comment. I had thought the same thing. A buddy of mine is going to Powder Coat it this Spring. Can't wait and Thanks so much Edmister for the comment. Hope ya come back around for another video soon😀

[@robertsharp1214]

Great Job Man,,!!!!🌎🇺🇸🦅💦🍃🐠 reminds me of when my brother & I built one out of a 14’ Sears Gamefisher, back in about 1982.💦 bought the boat from Sears, @ there scratch & dent warehouse,,, a scratched jon boat.. I can work with that...🌎🇺🇸🦅💦💦🌴🏝🐊. Thank’s for sharing such a sweet build,,,!!!! Very Nice... 👍

[@take2fishing]

Hey Robert Sharp, What an Awesome story...Taking a step back in time to simply remember a moment ya accomplished something great like that. Man Sears...Seriously that's Awesome. Robert thanks for watching and sharing that with me and I hope someone else sees this and thinks COOL.

[@donaldnaymon3270]

Very nice work. Looks amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@take2fishing]

Hey Donald and thanks for the comment and for watching. I hope you come back for another sometime.

[@mjmiller01]

Looking forward to seeing videos of you fishin in this boat!

[@take2fishing]

You know Michael, I have yet to fish from this boat. It is kinda sad to think I have a great JonBoat and yet I have not used it. But when you make YT videos it's never easy to make a video that gets everyone's attention. I try my best to mix things up BUT I will do my best to make my next video from this JonBoat ...Thanks so much for the comment and keep checking back for that video😀

[@jonathancrosswhite963]

Wow! I want to get a job boat for my wife and i , and your set up is exactly the plan I had in mind. Funny I also have a feel free dorado.

[@take2fishing]

Hey Jonathan and I appreciate the comment no doubt. Man the Dorado is SWEET. I almost bought one but I was hung up on the 13.5 like Love at first sight😂 Thanks for the Jon Boat comment as well. I loved the build and the end product was perfect for me. Hope ya come back and watch another sometime and be Safe👊

[@steveriggs886]

Slick boat! Yes, you stole it! Love the way it turned out!

[@take2fishing]

Hey Steve Riggs. I appreciate the Comment for sure and thanks so much for watching this Video. I'll be doing a Video soon of Fishing from a Stolen Boat😂😂😂 Again thanks so much👊

[@RafaelMartinez-xr6cz]

Awesome video! Gonna be building my John boat similar to yours !

[@take2fishing]

Hey Man that's awesome. I'm glad you watched this video and hope your build goes well. Good luck and hope to hear from ya again.

[@RafaelMartinez-xr6cz]

@@take2fishing of course ! I loved the content and I will be here !

[@Cavanpikefishing]

I would love that boat in Ireland here great Job🎣

[@take2fishing]

I would love just to be in Ireland 😆 Thanks for watching.

[@Cavanpikefishing]

@@take2fishing 🤣🙂✌️

[@davidmckinney5707]

Excellent job on the boat I especially like the double seats in the back. I've got a 14-ft aluminum jon boat that I'm planning on modifying and I like those plastic swivel seats and I like how you raise the the seat level on the back.

[@take2fishing]

Hey David McKinney and thanks for the GREAT comments. Man I hope you get something from this Video to use on your build and if so than AWESOME👊 Again thanks for watching and come back and let me know how your build went.

[@davidmckinney5707]

@@take2fishing I sure will

[@zacleist29]

Awesome video! I have been wanting to do a Jon Boat - Bass Boat Conversion for a while. I have watched many videos and done a lot of research and this might be the nicest boat I have seen!

[@take2fishing]

Hey Zac thanks so much for the great comment. Just like you I took my time and did my homework. I can truly say I am glad I did. I hope that ya was able to take something away from this video to use for your build and if so then Awesome... I hope ya come back again for another video in the future. Oh btw as bad as I have to say it I have failed to do a on the water video review and some fishing from this JB but it's on the way soon. Thanks again Zac and be safe👊

[@lorenzoclement3709]

That is a great looking job boat. Also the price was great. It was a steal...

[@take2fishing]

Hey Lorenzo...I told you😂 Man thanks for watching this Video and also thanks for leaving a comment. Hope you come back around sometime for another👊

[@jfoster1433]

Nice Clean Rig! Love the setup too.

[@take2fishing]

Hey J Foster thanks I appreciate the comment. Straight to the point👊

[@braddobbs6726]

I like the way you have two seats in the back smart thinking

[@take2fishing]

Hey Mr Brad Dobbs. Thanks for the comment for sure...When I planned My build I pretty much had my mind made up to place 2 seats at the rear deck. It has been 1 of the better choices I made. Thanks for watching this Video and hope you come back for another .

[@danielcrofutt9931]

sometimes fortune shines just pass it forward keep shining

[@take2fishing]

WOW. THIS IS DEFINITELY AN AWESOME COMMENT. Thanks for watching and hope ya come back for another👊

[@TNYAKTackle]

Solid job on your build. Definitely a solid rig

[@take2fishing]

I appreciate the comment no doubt. Hopefully the Sun comes out and dries up all the rain😂 Sorry had to say that. Anyway looking to hit the water 👊

[@adrianamunguia2039]

LET ME DRIVE THE BOAT..Great video!!! I approve😍😍

[@take2fishing]

Hey Hey Happy....OK NO...LOL Thanks for the Comment

[@leefisher5155]

Very good job to help you with the wobbly in the front of the boat 50 lb bag of sand in the bottom in the front of the boat it will help to stabilize

[@take2fishing]

Hey thanks for the tip. I have a battery there now it's just the narrowness of the beam at the front that creats that wobble and being up so high. I may try your idea and just see what happens. Great idea for sure it will help tuck that beam down a little deeper.

[@beebob1279]

Do you have a video on the electrical hook up? Love the boat!!!! I'm doing what you did. But mine is a deep V that my buddy just didn't want anymore and I basically stole it too. Lot's of work to make the trailer road safe, and now it's the boat's turn.

[@take2fishing]

Hey Bee Bob you can email me at [e-mail] and I'd be more than happy to try to answer your questions. Thanks for watching and for the comment.

[@jamesrobertsjr1081]

Nice build brother.

[@take2fishing]

Hey James Roberts thanks for the Comment. KZbin was not showing comments on my end so I seen it by Chance. I am sorry for the delay. But HEY Thanks truly for the comment on the build and hope you come back for another Video. Tight lines to ya👊

[@richie50]

Wow this looks so nice! You did a great job. It’s probably the way to go if you have the skills and the time to do it. I’m sure you saved a lot of money by DIY and not spending all the money on an expensive boat.

[@take2fishing]

Hey R R I appreciate the Comment and also ya watching this Video. Seemed like when I got to the decking that's when the challenge began. Being able to get everything the way I wanted and not being overwhelmed at the same time. At the end of the project I looked at it and I thought to myself there was nothing I would have done different. Thanks again R R and hope ya come back for another.

[@richie50]

Take2Fishing my grandpa has an old jon boat that we have been thinking about doing this to, and this video gave me some inspiration for the design . I’m gonna show him this video and I subscribed .

[@richie50]

Take2Fishing how long is the boat ?

[@take2fishing]

It's 14" Long.

[@paulpinto9783]

Nice. I’m looking for something like that I think. Good video. I subscribed. Looking forward to more how to stuff.

[@take2fishing]

Hey sorry for the delay. Thanks so much for the great comment and watching this video. As life has been a challenge for a lot of us I'm back to recording and look forward to doing several videos this year.

[@paulpinto9783]

I bought a bass raider 10e. Getting it all set. Can’t wait for spring. Happy fishing buddy.

[@chrisyandle2910]

Good job

[@take2fishing]

Hey Chris. Thanks for the comment for Sure. Hope ya come back around for another Video and thanks for Watching👊

[@matthewetter5494]

Just bought my 1436 jon boat and looking forward to tricking it out

[@jamierudd1825]

Nice rebuild. Great video

[@take2fishing]

Hey Jamie and Thanks for the comment. I truly enjoyed building this JB and can't wait to get it out and fish from it for the first time. Sadly I have not done this as of yet. But it's coming😁

[@Avrageoutdoorguy]

Very awesome great job

[@take2fishing]

Thank you very much, and I appreciate you watching.

[@bradleyhavard8955]

Anything you would change now? Like the cabinet wood, storage location, foam etc.

[@take2fishing]

Well yes.... Take the dang thing out more often😂 Man this build turned out great for me and I will say that 1\2 marine ply would have been my only other choice. But the deck is still strong. Nothing has come loose as of yet and I've been miles across the lakes. Thanks for the question👊

[@rodneystuder]

I've got a question for you brother. How did you mount the front seat? Is it mounted to factory jon boat bench, or to the new plywood deck? Best conversion I've seen yet. Thanks

[@take2fishing]

Sorry for the delay. I actually built a wood support on top of the manufacturers set and it worked out perfectly...Super sturdy.

[@timjesse8267]

here in Florida in the middle of summer those hatch hinges will leave nice scars if stepped on. Could have hid the hinges underneath

[@markpardue2104]

Sweet rig. Congratulations on your work..

[@take2fishing]

Hello Mark Pardue and Thanks for the comment. I hope ya come back for another Video and thanks for watching 👊

[@codymcclure6247]

Great video

[@take2fishing]

Hey Cody and thanks for the Comment. I guess I can say it turned out pretty good a people like you make it better. Hope ya come back around sometime for another👊

[@kselby5529]

About to purchase a 14’ Jon boat and have been looking at several builds and this one is by far my favorite! Would love to have a step by step in detail build log if possible

[@take2fishing]

Hey K Selby, Thank you for your comment for sure. When I built this Jon Boat out I knew there would be a lot of time to finish this project the way I wanted it. I watched a lot of videos to give me ideas but nothing really popped out at me. I didn't want to bore a bunch of people with cutting wood and painting so I got all of the work out of the way and did the video to keep the attention of viewers. I am glad you liked the way it turned out. I added a 15 horse motor to it and ditched the 4.5 I had on it and it flies...Thanks for Watching...

[@kselby5529]

Take2Fishing thanks for the response do you have any pics or anything from when you were doing the layout and framing?

[@take2fishing]

@@kselby5529 Yes I do. If you email me at [e-mail] I'll send you what I have😀

[@jtclopton]

Nicest Jon boat I've ever seen hands down

[@take2fishing]

Sorry for the delay. Thanks for the comment and for watching 👍🏻

[@jimmydavis8198]

I’m impressed. Looks good!

[@take2fishing]

What's up Jimmy Davis and thanks for the comment. Yes I lucked up all the way around for sure. Hey thanks for the comment and for watching this video. Hope ya come back for another sometime👍

[@tomsellberg3558]

Good job what an inspiration...like the mods!

[@take2fishing]

Hey Tom Selberg and thanks for taking the time for the comment. Man I enjoy reading them no doubt. Thanks for watching and hope ya come back again. Be Safe👊

[@724bigal]

Looks great bud! Awesome job!

[@take2fishing]

Hey 774bigal and thanks for the comment. Short, Sweet and to the point👊 Tight Lines 2 Ya.

[@hesstruckoutdoors5399]

I love the video bro great job with the boat I can’t wait to do my johnboat to bass boat I’m also a big kayaker but I’m leaning towards doing one of these builds

[@take2fishing]

Hey Thanks for the Comment for Sure. I was stuck between doing this build and not just because I decided to buy the trailer I might as well say I got the Jon Boat for free. Then after studying it I decided to proceed on doing the build. BTW Your name is in for a chance of winning a prize. Leave a Comment every Video for a Chance to WIN...if you are chosen to Win you then have a Chance at the Year end Grand Prize...Good luck and Thanks for Watching.

[@jaimiejohnson1907]

Great build.

[@take2fishing]

Hey Jamie Johson. I truly appreciate the comment no doubt. It took a while to build this JB but I took the time to do it right. Again Thanks so much and Please come back for another Video sometime. Truly Take2Fishing👊

[@clintbridges7896]

Very nice! What does it weigh now? What is the loaded freeboard when you are in the water? What kind of speed do you get out of the Merc?

[@robertcastleberry5108]

I would have used aluminum for the floor and decks. weighs less no rot no paint. Carpet over.Use plastic conduit to ron wires. Use expansion foam cut to fit after expansion. Will last for ever except carpets.

[@take2fishing]

Hey Robert and thanks for the comment. Man I tell ya I had studied long and hard on how to do this and originally thought of Aluminum. One of the facts about the Aluminum it is no doubt lighter but more costly also. Next if I decide to tear down the front deck I'm not out as much Cash. Great ideas though. Thanks and hope ya come back for another some time.

[@michaelcoulter793]

Nice job!

[@take2fishing]

Hey Thanks for the comment. Glad you watched the video and be sure to come back for another. You Guys are AWESOME for leaving Comments👊

[@michaelrodriguez8299]

Very nice build!

[@take2fishing]

Michael Rodriguez, Thanks for the comment and I'm glad you took the time to watch. Hope you return to watch another one of my videos and get IN 2 WIN.

[@macs.gone.fishin]

That's a great job! Do you have any problem with the foot pedal sliding on the carpet?

[@take2fishing]

Hey Macs gone fishing and thanks for the question. The answer would be NO! Zero issues rather at the front or rear of the Boat. The controller can be a tad sensitive but after working it a few times I have found the sweet spot for operation. Thanks for watching this video and hope ya come back for another.

[@macs.gone.fishin]

@@take2fishing Thanks! I definitely will!

[@austinkamm5317]

Nice boat, where did you get that anchor winch?

[@vhf2582]

Have you done a video fishing out of this boat?

[@take2fishing]

Dang. I was hoping this question would not come up😂😂😂 But anyway NO😂 I have the boat setting under a cover and just looking pretty and still waiting to take it out. Making Baits has kept me so busy it's hard to find the time needed to just GO FISHING. Man your making think way to hard. I'm trying to figure out why I haven't done it yet. But I will get it out and do a video and if your wondering I did do a stability test and Motor check to see how it would do on the water and I was crazy happy. Thanks for the comment.

[@LyfeofAKing]

What a nice setup!

[@take2fishing]

Hey So I Hustle. I really appreciate the comment no doubt. The worst part about it is I have yet to make a YT video with me fishing from it🤔 Doesn't make any sence. But hey guess what? It's coming and thanks.

[@zachhudson626]

Keep making videos man. I feel like you ought to have more subscribers pretty soon.

[@take2fishing]

WOW Zach Hudson..... Great comment Sir for sure. I got one major issue standing in the way. My laptop has taken a dump and is at the PC store. I called him today and said hey it's the KZbin Guy. How's it coming on the laptop? He said he believes it's the Mother Board!!!! Man this dang LT is only 12 months old and cost me $1k. Killing me......But anyway I do appreciate the great comment and hope my LT is fixed really soon.

[@Swimbait_addiction]

Wow.nice job. I just found your youtube channel. I'd love to do the same thing with mine....Had no idea how talented you are.

[@Swimbait_addiction]

I was worried about the added weight? How much do you think it added? I'm still watching so if you say it then disregard the question...

[@kylewo0]

Got any pics of the boat without the carper deck.. so I can see how to build the shell. Thank you.

[@take2fishing]

Go to the Very end of the Video. If that doesn't help let me know👊

[@chadpennington2124]

You have just started your own BUSINESS buddy cause that boat is AWESOME. I see much money in your future!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@take2fishing]

Thanks Mr Chad Pennington. I'm hoping all my Money comes from making Baits...if not I may be in trouble😀😀😀

[@chipsterblack7950]

good job, very nice!

[@edwinrcorbin2579]

How did you fasten the front trolling motor deck to the gunnel of the boat?

[@glennwood198]

I had bought a 14/36 rigging for hunting. I had problems with long tail motors I was using and ended up with my 3rd one. To large for the boat! I ended up flipping and lost several hundred $$$ worth of gear. Well got a larger boat for long tail. Now hunting is closed so back to fishing, trying to rig my yak... Well I have this 14/36 and a 2.5 motor. It will work BUTTTT so boaring to put put with it. I found a new non current 8 HP motor and am working on getting it rigged. I have new trolling motor coming. Bimini top coming, working on deck and such so any help I would like. Your video was some help.

[@take2fishing]

Glen Wood I don't know where to start🤔 Dang fist off I'm glad ya left a Comment that meant ya survived a near fatal. All that stuff can be replaced but Man think for a Second......Your here. I will be honest I started with a 9hp and now have a 15hp with some hop ups added. It runs about 18MPH but I'm ok with the putt putting most of the time. It sounds like your on track to building something great and I wish you the best in getting it done. Be safe on the Water Brother and thanks for watching and the comment👊

[@davidadkins7877]

How much did it cost to build all of it, besides the jon boat and trailer. I have a boat I’ll be getting in a few months. It’s aluminum flat bottom 14 ft. Comes with trailer but it all needs some tlc. Which is fine, I’m just extremely interested in your build. Would you consider doing the build for me if not just please give me a ballpark number so I know what to save for

[@take2fishing]

Man you are the 3rd person to ask the question " Hey will you build my Boat" I spent about $1100 between Wood, Carpet, Hardware, Seats, Paint, Wiring, Cup holders, Rod holders, another $1100 on a 15hp Motor upgrade from the original 9hp I had on it. Then $500 on the trolling motor and $300 on the Depth Finder I would say it's all a good guess. Hope this helps and feel free to email me at [e-mail] if I can help anymore.

[@bakergang89]

What size wires did you run for all your running lights and trolling motor and all that electronic stuff

[@outdooers2953]

How much did all of that cost?

[@take2fishing]

Personally I have $2500 in it from front to back. Take the 15hp Jonson I put on it after upgrading motor and trolling motor probably around $800 Thanks for the question and for watching. Hope ya come back for another sometime.

[@jacobj32]

Thank you for sharing this video. You have helped me tremendously with my own build plans. A few questions: Can you please tell me where you decided to put the batteries and why? Font /Back / middle? Are you happy with the accessibility of them?

[@take2fishing]

jacob32 Dang great question. So if you noticed I have a 15hp on the back and 2 Seats. If 2 of us are at the back moving around on the water sitting in the seats and you add the larger Motor, 5 gallons of Fuel, 2nd Passenger that's a lot of weight at the rear of the boat. So the Battery is more center of the boat. Why? Offsetting that weight a little I noticed the Boat planes out faster and When I fish alone and I'm on the front deck not a Problem. I hope this helps and again Great Question...

[@jacobj32]

@@take2fishing Thank you for your response. Do you have both batteries in the big center hatch up front, behind the electronics panel, or other?

[@take2fishing]

Hey Jacob32. I just have the 1 Battery dead Center. There is another Battery Box up front in case I decide to add another but for now I just have it stored there. And this Battery should last a full day or longer. Hope this helps👊

[@ferlinsmith7313]

Where did you get the anchor system

[@calebparrigan6248]

Hey Willaim. You’re a great host and you did steal.a boat. Congrats and next time can I get a shout out to the real CP and the real silent partner 😎😎

[@take2fishing]

Hey CP.. Thanks for Dropping a Comment. I truly appreciate Your support Bud...

[@calebparrigan6248]

Take2Fishing you’re welcome! CP will always Suppoet Take2Fishing

[@brandonbarrentine9617]

Does having the 2 seats in the back mess with using the tiller motor if there 2 people in the seats?

[@chuckieharrison7379]

Bad ass I just got my first Jon boat yesterday for 500 dollars and runs.

[@take2fishing]

Great deal Chuckie Harrison. I hope you are pumped about it and if ya get to do some decks and things that would be Awesome. Congrats on the Hook up on the JB and let me know how it turns out.

[@chuckieharrison7379]

Ty how much did it cost you to do you're floor.

[@take2fishing]

Well I would have to say 250.00 in wood and 60.00 in Carpet Check out the NEW Jon Boat video I break down some items that have been asked by email. Any more questions just ask.

[@andreb.7445]

How has the plywood lasted?

[@take2fishing]

Hey Andre, So Far so good. My only true complaints is the piece of wood up front that has the trolling Motor on it. I do believe it should have been a 3/4" because it sees a lot of foot traffic. Plus the torque from a 45lb thrust trolling Motor. I do think I will change it out before to long. Thanks for the question.

[@ScottStappsintheBAR]

Amazing build! I am working on my 14 ft. Lowe L1436L at the moment. Where did you get the anchor lift system in the back? Thanks!

[@take2fishing]

If I'm not mistaken it came from Cabela's. It was on there Website and is a great system. Thanks for the question and for watching.

[@johnwhite2890]

Yes sir

[@fishingwithalex1709]

Hey man Awesome Job on building that sweet boat love this video!!! I did have a question though what are those two seats on the back called and where should I buy them from?

[@take2fishing]

Hey Fishing with Alex and Thanks for the great question. They are Charcoal high back seats from Cabelas. The mount also from Cabelas makes them swivel great. I hope this helps and be safe👊

[@coltsitton2802]

Sweet video!

[@take2fishing]

Hey Colt Thanks and I got ya IN 2 WIN. Good luck to ya and Thanks for the Sub and Comment...

[@joejoe1738]

Did you ever take this boat to the lake? I was wondering how stable it was on the water??

[@take2fishing]

Hey JoeJoe. As a matter of fact I have 3 times. The first was a float and Motor test and it ran about 18 MPH on a 20 HP Outboard. I got back to the ramp and pulled the plug and no water. 2nd trip was a Stability test to see how the front deck and rear decks did with me standing and to use ONLY the trolling Motor. Perfect. Last trip was to fish from the front and rear decks and I did but only for about 30 min and to adjust the rails on the trailer. I intend to do a on the Water video as soon as my Brand New Laptop gets back to me from taking a dump😕 Anyway I will be posting a Video soon and thanks for asking.

[@brendonlong3814]

I don’t know if I missed it or not but what are the dimensions of this boat, by the way it looks amazing man can’t wait to get mine started this spring

[@take2fishing]

It is the 1452 By Alumacraft . 14' long with a 52" Beam. and Thanks Brandon for the question no doubt. Hope to hear from you again...

[@paulkonnikov395]

Absolute best jon boat conversion on KZbin! Sure, Tiny Boat Nation guys do nice work but it’s too complicated and too costly. This is gold!!! Way to go my friend, respect and slight jealousy from Upstate SC...

[@take2fishing]

Hey Paul, Man I had to get up out of the floor just now because I fell over. No I'm ok😂 Man what an Awesome comment and I have had a lot of them lately so I feel privileged to get this one for sure. Thanks Paul for watching this Video and I hope you come back sometime for another Video...Thanks friend and be Safe👊

[@davidsees3845]

How high does the boat ride in the water.

[@Baumboy715]

What lean on seat do you have on the front deck ? How is it ?

[@take2fishing]

I picked it up at the local Cabela's as well as the mounting hardware and the post that is adjustable. I hope this helps. If ya need the # off it let me know and Thanks for watching this Video. Hope you come back again for another👊

[@Baumboy715]

The # would be awesome

[@Baumboy715]

Good for tall people?

[@take2fishing]

I agree 100% Great comments👍👊

[@christophersondalle5973]

Great build! That might be one of the nicest I’ve seen on KZbin.

[@take2fishing]

Hello Christopher Sondale. Thank You so much for the Awesome comment. To read your comment makes my day. I made a 2nd Video about the same boat because SO many questions had been asked and I wanted to answer those questions for the Viewers. But Man you my friend made my day.... Thanks and be Safe.

[@castanovayt]

Whats the name of the seats you used?

[@take2fishing]

Hey Grover Thanks for the question My friend...They are Bass Pro Shop Hookset High Back Seats Pt#76255-GCC and Hope this Helps...

[@castanovayt]

@@take2fishing thanks I like your style, great looking boat my man!

[@RideRunHike]

Can you tell us how you fitted the frame work to the floor of the boat?

[@take2fishing]

Hey Rob and great question. I used 90 degree brackets and screwed those to the Ribs. Next each leg or upright to the frame connects to that bracket. Hope that makes some sense to ya. Hey if you look in my video library here on KZbin you will find another video where I answer some viewer questions. Hope this helps and thanks for watching🙌

[@RideRunHike]

@@take2fishing Thanks mate from all the videos your is the best I've watched, then re watched. I really like that anchor system, wonder if that would work in salt, river systems not just lakes. Does it have a particular brand?

[@take2fishing]

@@RideRunHike thanks again for the comment for sure. Worth Anchormate at Cabela's is the Anchor system I have on this boat. After going and looking at it I'm thinking it may not be the best for Salt Water but there are several Anchor Trolley system that are like this one that is better for that type of Water. I truly am thankful for such a great comment btw. Thanks for watching and any more questions just ask👍🙌👊

[@jasonward8266]

This boat is beautiful! Deinitely got my gears turning! If you dont mind me asking, what size boat is this?

[@take2fishing]

Hey Jason Ward, I thought I heard like a rusty grinding noise😂 Thanks for watching this Video and the question. It's a 14" and Yes petty stable when standing. It did take a couple trips out to get use to it but I'm comfortable in it on both front and rear Decks. Again thanks for watching.

[@ds97382]

Nice boat, where did u get those seats at? Getting close to being done with mine.

[@take2fishing]

I purchased the seats at Cabela's (Hookset High Back Part#76255-GCC) Hope this helps and thanks for the great question...Be safe on the water and good luck with your build.

[@leannexplores3272]

WOW..... I have been a die hard kayaker myself..... I have been toying with the idea of a John Boat for the purpose of getting my younger daughter out on the water with me.... this was an awesome upgrade to a john boat..... May I ask what's the total you have invested in it (not counting the fish finder lol)?

[@take2fishing]

Hey LeAnn and Thanks for the question. I can tell you this much for Certain...The more particular you are the more you will spend. I know this does not say much but no shocker here a Kayak would be Cheaper than this build of mine. And another thing that is good to know is you just got entered for a chance in a prize drawing. All ya have to do is leave a comment after a Video of mine and Your in. If you Win then You have an automatic entry for the Grand Prize at the end of the Year. Thank You for your comment and Good luck...Don't forget to Subscribe if ya haven't already.

[@leannexplores3272]

@@take2fishing Wow, didnt realize you were having a giveaway!!! Lol thanks for the entry. I currently own 4 kayaks for my family, and love fishing from them.... the problem lays with my youngest daughter who doesn't have the umph to paddle much yet.... I thought a small John boat would get us out further on the water than her little arms will paddle lol.... I love your set up! Very professional looking!

[@chrisshreve1736]

How did you do the cardboard? Laid it on top and traced under, the cut out with scissors?

[@take2fishing]

So I used boxes that were thick and used duck tape as needed to hold pieces together. I laid it out on the frame and used a marker to draw it out. Trimming as needed. If I over cut the cardboard I simply used a marker and placed an X and I knew to correct the problem when I transfered to wood. Before cutting on the wood. I used a razor knife to cut the cardboard as needed. Hope this helps and let me know if I can help further.