JON BOAT BENCH SEAT STORAGE PART 2 - Adding Hatch Lids on the Jon Boat To Bass Boat Conversion Build

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- The seat storage is complete! In this video I finish up installing the hatch lids, make floors for both benches, relocate the fuel tank and battery and more! This video is Part 2 of a two-part build -- Part 1 is linked below if you want to catch up! I hope you guys find this video helpful, if so let me know by hitting that like button. If you want to see more videos like this, don't forget to subscribe -- Thanks for watching!
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[@patriot77185]

Great job mate.

[@mvboutdoors]

Thanks man!

[@austinandersen3364]

Been following your Jon boat build and starting my own now. Definitely using some of these ideas thank you!

[@mvboutdoors]

Awesome man, it's a lot of fun! I'm glad you found the videos helpful.

[@storypunman]

Good build and useful storage space. One suggestion, that rear bench storage with the fake wall, maybe put a small strap handle on the it to be able to remove it and store extra tackle or safety items in a plastic tub or waterproof bag that you could just slide over when the false wall is removed.(also a good hiding spot if needed) I know in my boat, every inch counts. I have stuff in every corner. Also the rear hatch on the rear bench seat is facing forward, you may have to build a tie down to hold the door closed when trailering at highway speeds.

[@mvboutdoors]

Great suggestions! My current plan for that space was to fill it with foam to replace some of the foam that was removed in creating the storage but I love the idea of having the wall easily removed for hidden items. Definitely something to think about. You're 100% right about the hatch facing that direction opening up on the highway, it's already happened! At first I was going to flip the side the hinges were on but I decided to add latches to the lids, they should be here in a few days. Thanks for the feedback!

[@storypunman]

@@mvboutdoors I was wondering about foam flotation under the seats or floors if you had any just in case. I think it is rare for a boat to sink, but the foam to keep it up seems like the life jacket for a boat. Thanks for making the video, great when we can all share ideas.

[@norml.hugh-mann]

​@@storypunmana single mistimed wake can sink a Jon boat without flotation

[@lamonttucker2842]

Thank you so very much very helpful and inspiring I'm opening my good eye God bless you

[@mvboutdoors]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you

[@calvinhandy3969]

Heck yeah 👍

[@mvboutdoors]

We're getting there!

[@joedasilva8887]

Wow love what you did I do have a question where did you get the two gas tanks that fit in the bench seat? I would like to do the same thing that you did I would like to find the thin gas tanks that fit inside the bench seat. Thanks for your time

[@mvboutdoors]

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[@TheSilverSurfisher]

Hi, Outstanding and informative video. So, if I do this setup, with two trolling motor batteries inside the bench, how to run battery wires, etc. out of it to, for example, a bow mounted trolling motor ?

[@mvboutdoors]

Most of the time there is a gap between the bench and the wall you can sneak the wires out. Worse case you can always drill a hole and put a grommet so it looks clean.

[@TheSilverSurfisher]

@@mvboutdoors Thanks so much for the speedy reply, great information, and good ideas!

[@Livinoutdoors_]

Super sick. I want to the the same thing for my bench seats. Can you send me the link for the hinges ,

[@mvboutdoors]

Stainless Steel Black Hinges - amzn.to/3nFKNG0

[@kurtdraeger352]

Would a rustoleum oil base paint work for the wood as good as an epoxy?

[@mvboutdoors]

@@kurtdraeger352 No, it wouldn't work as well. It will work but it will fail much much sooner than epoxy.

[@dukebuck]

So just curious, what was the reason for choosing to move the gas and battery to the front bench vs the rear where most put theirs?

[@mvboutdoors]

Weight balance -- on smaller boats weight can affect how it sits in the water and rides. I'm a big dude and the motor is pretty heavy so to offset the rear weight I moved the fuel tank and battery up front. I also placed the battery opposite the side I will be sitting.

[@dukebuck]

@@mvboutdoors thx

[@ricker76er]

Curious as to why you moved the gas tank to the front. Is that for weight distribution?

[@mvboutdoors]

Yes that's correct, I wanted to balance the weight in the boat. It worked out 👍

[@Stanleykoi95]

What kind of screws did you use to mount the benchs where the seats go?

[@mvboutdoors]

Originally I used stainless self tapping screws. It worked pretty well but I ended up switching to bolts to be more secure.

[@Stanleykoi95]

@@mvboutdoors carriage bolts?

[@mvboutdoors]

@@Stanleykoi95 1/4-20 bolts, washer and locknut

[@chillwillracing803]

Having the gas tank so far from the engine doesn't cause issues?

[@mvboutdoors]

No there shouldn't be any issues, you prime the gas line just like any other length before use.

[@stevekiefaber6426]

Never install battery and gas tank in same inclosed area...just my opinion

[@mvboutdoors]

It's vented, true though if it's not.

[@GhassanLifts]

@@mvboutdoors Where is it vented? I ask cuz I have the same set up and Im worried about ventilation