Jon Boat Modifications Explained-The Ultimate Jon Boat Setup

[@gsh341]

Fancy boats are nice sometimes, but sometimes something simple is really nice as well. Your boat is a great example of a simple boat with some minor upgrades.

[@-EJ00]

Thanks for this video. My dad passed and I got his little Jon boat. This is going to help me fix it up in a way that will make him proud.

[@rodneyjordan6745]

AWESOME JOB. The way you talk, we aren't to far from neighbors. I've been looking at boats that are too expensive. You may have sold me on a jon boat.

[@Jeep-Addicts]

Awesome video, my son and I are working on ours it like identical to yours. Great to see a down to earth person doing what you love. Amen.

[@guyh.4553]

Neat! I'm a Pacific Northwesterner myself but I can use a lot of these fixes easily on my Starcrafter SuperSport16. Especially really liked the conduit for the wires. I put down the Harbor Freight truck bed liner on my ½" ply floor which was a huge mistake! Black floor in a boat where the summer temps can easily hit 107°, not very foot friendly. Plus my paint job didn't last very well. Thanks for the tips!

[@rchilsstandardpoodles8029]

That would make Landon a great starter boat, as a pass down from his dad. 😉👍

[@TimIrvin]

Nothing like going out on the water, for the first time, in your very own boat. You listen closely to the engine and feel the way she moves and satisfaction pounds in your chest. I'd keep that boat. I wish I had kept mine.

[@BrokeBackBob4559]

It’s a perfect boat for Landon when he gets old enough for his own boat. And it’s something from dad to pass on.

[@chronicawareness9986]

looks like the perfect boat for tournaments

[@michteve222]

I have the same Merc motor as you, love it 😊 those 1970's mercs push water wat better than the newer models with the same specs. Built tough back then !!!

[@Mr_Man_7803]

Thanks for the follow-up video. Its how I found your channel and am glad to see more of it.

[@krustysurfer]

Badazz mods! I just bought my 12ftr and need to get to work tricking it out, lots to learn, thanks for sharing 😊 Aloha from lower west Michigan

[@odiesclips7621]

Just found this vid. I have a 16 ft Jon boat with almost identical layout. Thanks for this information. Very helpful. New subscriber from Hebron, Ky.

[@FranksDIY]

Great idea on the tuff paint

[@codyrobison6817]

I'm a small boat fisherman too 16 ft flat bottom with a 25 hp mercury jet drive love my little rig i have defintely pushed the limits in it but she hasnt let me down yet, just gotta use your noodle a little more when on big water

[@iwantosavemoney]

I really like this set up I have to say I like the tiller handle and not having a console and have the fish finder off to the side compact and efficient. It just seem ideal with a good trolling motor and fish finder what more does a guy need.

[@tomw3380]

Great review of your boat Hagon. I am setting up a 14 footer and got several ideas from your review. tight lines.

[@bobbynewton9247]

Thanks Hagen thanks for sharing enjoyed you have a neat setup be safe God Bless

[@charlieboutin3341]

Great walk through! Really clean and open machine. Thanks for the details in showing how you modified this boat!👌 Really enjoy all your videos. 👍👍. God bless you and your family also.

[@riverhawk203]

Duracrafts a good aluminum boat had a 18ft center console loved it in the river here

[@alansinclair9786]

THANK YOU!! I was looking for ideas to build a rod storage box for my 1999 Carolina Skiff J16 that I inherited from my dad, and I think I can build one that would be similar to the console that you built. I just hope I can do as good a job as you have!

[@zachwalls461]

Man you helped me pull the trigger on boat deck paint. Looking to pull the carpet on the ole tracker.

[@pattifoss8397]

Great boat!!

[@philwalden6166]

An excellent video, thank you for sharing it.

[@jimfitzgibbon5492]

Great website I subscribed. I love the way you did your boat. My problem is my 14ft Jon boat is unstable side to side. I do not think those pods you have would help my problem. I must find a fix, but have not seen anything yet I like. If you have a Idea, please give your advice.😊

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Appreciate it, I agree that the pods don’t help much with side to side stability. I’ve have heard a few people making or buying outriggers for the sides of jon boats and people say it helps but it seems like they might get in the way some but maybe not. Thank you for watching.

[@court6824]

How did you attach the 2x4 for support after removing the center seat? I would like to do this to my v hull. Awesome video!

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I just cut it to fit tight and used 2 small stainless lag bolts through the side of hull above waterline. Thank you for watching.

[@survivingwith812catfishing]

Lemme tell ya. The little boat does great. Handles well . I had my doubts at first. I felt totally safe in it.

[@JoseyWhales-ii4dk]

A+ thank you for sharing brother 🇺🇸

[@PeterTurr]

Gute Arbeit. Hier mal ein paar Hinweise für Dich. Da genau diese Bootsform ein an sich sehr gute Konfiguration ist, aber nicht mehr in die Gewichtsklasse der minimal zu kaufenden Aluminium Schalen fällt, gebe ich mal folgenden Hinweis für ein besseres und stressfreies Handling. Um nichts ausladen zu müssen und so eine Bootsschale trotzdem sehr komfortabel an Land zu bewegen und zu rangieren. In den zusätzlich hinten angebrachten Trimmkästen einfach jeweils rechts und links einen Radkasten mit Miramid Lager oder Polymer Lager integrieren. Und mit Aluminium Rädern ohne Reifen integrieren. Die Aluminium Felgen stehen also 5 - 10 cm aus den beiden integrierten Radkästen hervor. Ob diese Bootsschale nun zwei kn mehr oder weniger auf den Wasser fährt, ist doch ganz egal. Es geht um den Komfort der Handhabung an Land und in der Übergangszone vom Wasser auf das Ufer und an Land. Heutzutage würde keiner mehr so ein kleines Boot mit Nieten Bauen. Dafür ist die Aluminium Schweißteck viel zu weit fortgeschritten. Peter

[@Cavanpikefishing]

Great Job man I might Just get one for pike fishing early next year

[@UrbanFisherman]

Great info captain 👍🏾

[@nlcrealmen436]

nice build i like the side console really good idea might try it myself

[@whiskerwhisper]

I've got a 14 ft v and this helped me out with a couple ideas great video

[@Tomteleck]

i took the seat out of my jon boat. i ground the top of the rivets enough to pull the sheet metal past the rivet...and then re-set the rivet with a hammer and piece of iron. the rivet didnt have to be replaced as the old rivet was never removed. so no leaks. just sawed the bottom part of the bottom of the seat as it wouldnt be seen under the new floor i put in

[@americanharleyrider8]

Very nice boat.

[@martingarza3383]

Get a white plastic teflon looking mud flap from an 18 wheeler or dealership to set anchor on. I used them to in the tool boxes so fittings do get damaged.

[@gabesta775]

Awesome video

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Thank you

[@BoringFisherman]

That's a neat little boat. I'm looking at picking up a 14' jon boat soon and making it suit me and my fishing style. I subscribed also.

[@PaulSmith-tf9bn]

With the boat being a tiller steer and the pods on the back of it how is the steering, At speed can you turn pretty sharp

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

They didn’t affect the steering at all. They were a great investment imo. The boat handles weight so much better and sets level now. Thank you for watching👍

[@dewaynewebb3467]

Good morning. Is your cranking battery upfront. Love the setup.

[@StriperNight]

Nice vid man. I've got a Tracker Topper 1542. I plan on ripping out the bench seat this winter. Only thing is it's got a live well I never use right in the middle so I'm gonna have to figure that out. Might just plug it up and fill it in with some epoxy. But it's a great little light weight boat and my little 15hp Yamaha pushes me 27mph. Of course when I carry two other people and all the gear and coolers that top speed slows down to about between 20-22mph. But I really need room to move around in it. Those bench seats are so wide it just eats up all the room and it's pretty uncomfortable to fish out of with more than two people.

[@YakMotley]

Great video!

[@mattnetko2282]

just so long as you're complementing the video and not the boat I guess it's an acceptable comment.

[@johnnybx3254]

Landon has first dibs👍

[@randystevenson1264]

Great build it's simple get job done I like it great job

[@574outdoors4]

What screws are you using to mount into the aluminum sidewalls of the boat?

[@jeremygaltieri56]

Thanks for the video. I have a 1985 DuraCraft Jon Boat. It has 4 benches in it. I think the dimensions are 15’x48”. I am still restoring it

[@stvwalden1]

Just found your channel really enjoying your videos new subscriber here from Tx!

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Thank you

[@brianforrest3377]

Good looking jon boat that's for sure bro

[@crosscountryliving710]

Awesome! God bless you too!!!

[@williewilson8244]

That is Bad Ass!!

[@drewwill2650]

Great video

[@justcausecatfishing9278]

No but I'll try it, hopefully that works. Thanks

[@SoUThCReATiOn]

Excellent video Hagen!!!! I wanna see u do a few Crappie and White Bass trips out there on the Ohio

[@BUBS_HD]

Put the ol John boat on loan to Joe at 815 while he gets the shad wagon back up n runnin.👍 love both of y'alls videos

[@faronmastin8683]

Nice job looks great.

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Thank you

[@fishin-impossible2992]

I still have my jon boat I also removed a bench seat and made an open boat out of it. Thanks for sharing Brother

[@curthensley3265]

By removing the bench does the boat flex more I guess I should have watch the video first

[@daviddriscoll1798]

Nice work!!!!

[@wayne8276]

Good going . Thx

[@Camdagreat01]

Is that 1/2 or 3/4 pvc you used for the conduit? I’m in the middle of a rebuild now and think I’m gonna add the pvc tomorrow

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Im pretty sure it’s 3/4, I know it’s bigger than 1/2” thanks for watching and good luck with your rebuild 👍

[@Camdagreat01]

@@hagengrubbsfishing if it’s bigger than 1/2 then it will be 3/4. Thanks for the quick response, the info, and for the well wishes. I enjoy your content

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I was thinking It could possibly be 1” sched30 but I’m 90% sure it’s 3/4.

[@Dseaboch]

Is there a reason as too why you stitch welded the float pods on instead of welding the float pods solid or does that really make a difference either way? Also how'd you choose the right location too weld them on (Height and distance apart.)

[@blakewaterworth744]

Does the tough coat stay cool in the sun?

[@brianchisnell1548]

Where did you find that bimini?

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Oceansouth.com sorry for the late reply, thank you for watching👍

[@myronhigh3527]

That's a nicely set up rig buddy! God bless you and Landon! 👍🤗🙏

[@tommylambert8027]

Where do you sit when your fishing

[@robkoons1891]

50 gallon livewell on this size jon boat is huge! Im impressed!

[@MrDukstr]

Nice setup

[@59KYHighlander]

Is this a flat bottom or v bottom?

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Yes, thank you for watching

[@thelanda1091]

I hope you still make Jon boat videos. Cuz I just bought one

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Yes sir, I have more jon boat videos coming this year, thanks for watching

[@thelanda1091]

@@hagengrubbsfishing I’ll definitely be watching

[@HolleyProductions]

What year duracraft you have. I have a 86 1542SV and want to put those pods on.

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I can’t remember the exact year but I know it is early 80s. Thanks for watching

[@69sscam1]

what do you use for a Lifewell?

[@williamcook2010]

Great video my man seen the first one as well. I fish ohio river huntington area it's been kinda tough curious how you bite been.

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

Great boat bro. Its good being handy with welding and do it yourself repairs. I am definitely not that handy. Id love to drive down and fish with you one day bro. I am all settled here at Ft Knox. My bass boat is in the shop at Renegade Marine down in Letchfield for annual service, 2-3 week backlog..LOL

[@justcausecatfishing9278]

I have the same exact boat and I have a 9.9 hp honda boat motor and it's hard to take out to the river because when I give it throttle the front goes almost straight up and you can't see to take it out. Do you have any suggestions on what I can do to stop that?

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

The float pods would probably help it plain out but they are pricey. I’m not sure if a hydrofoil would help on a motor that size but it would definitely be worth looking into. Thanks for watching

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I have a friend with the same size boat with a 9.9 and he plains out fine and runs around 20mph so I’m not sure what’s going on. Have you tried adjusting the trim pin?

[@Bowhunter88]

Adjust the trim pin usually senond hole from the bottom and get a hydrofoil and make sure cavitation plate is level with the bottom of the boat. My 83 johnson 9.9gets me 24 in my 1436

[@RiverRat-2112]

The least expensive thing you can try is shifting some of your weight forward.-- battery, fuel, cooler, gear. A mate of mine has a 14ft mirrocraft with a 9.8 and while he doesn't have that problem we can add, or subtract, 1.5 mph top speed just by were we place our gear and cooler. Small boats are sensitive to small changes.

[@justcausecatfishing9278]

I thought I could put like a casting deck on the front and put all my batteries and all my gear up toward the front and try to see if that'll help thanks for everyone's comments

[@justinstinson3082]

Hey nice boat, I'm interested in the two floats on the back. Did a company make them. You said you tig welded them in, so are they sealed boxes? Also do they run flush with the bottom of the boat? You should do a quick video on just those. I just got a 15 foot 1960-1970s boat that im putting alot of work into.

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

They are sold by a company called beaver tail and they are a sealed box with a flange that can be welded or riveted on. I can’t remember the exact angles that I set them at but I do remember calling and giving the company the dimensions of the transom and the angle so they could build them to my boat. They make a big difference and I recommend them. Thanks for watching

[@dt9094]

Very nice

[@timstephenson8752]

It's called fishin, nice rig.😂

[@arkyhunter2750]

Turned it in to a nice fishing boat.

[@martinmullins280]

I’d sure like to buy it!!??

[@bassrookie5473]

Awesome 👍🇺🇸

[@bigfoothunter574]

You can make 100s of vids about your boat.You are still going to get the same questions.

[@jacobmarvel3474]

I'm from Oklahoma where you don't catch cat fish with a rod and reel

[@robkoons1891]

You do realize there is a huge market in catfish boats and if you started making and fkipping jonboat catfish boats you would make some very good money

[@jdram58]

If you got a flat bottom John boat c heck out the harbofr frieght tools 4 x 8 trailer I paid blut 300 bucks used it to haul everything I think itss rated for 1200 lbs you gotta assemble it your self maybe half a day or less if you its bolted together with lock nuts n washers maybe reinforce the hitch if you can weld maybe add two by two to strengthen the hitch a lot of people build them teardrop campers with them I just haul building materials bricks concrete lumber you name it Im sure you could make it work if you are mechanical and the lights are cheap but put marine ones on instead and tybhey got parts for them and tires to! find me a comparible trailer for under 500 dollares it doesnt exis!! Im strill using itad an 8u ft ;piece of 2 x 2 steel tubing n reinforce it a little.n your dxone.

[@ebttt]

Will you like to sell it.

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I’ve been thinking about it

[@kennethpage9034]

geart job

[@StracheyAnnabelle-w8c]

Hall Jason Smith John White Eric

[@mattnetko2282]

Did he just say "I just riveted that on in, straight into the wood." ???????????????????????????????????????????????????

[@ryanbortzbluecollarfishing]

We need to get you out on a kayak one day hit me up on fb messenger. We got spares and I’m normally on Taylosville every weekend

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT? LOOK AT THE CAMERA LENSE NOT YOURSELF ON THE SCREEN! YOUR AUDIENCE IS IN THE CAMERA LENSE!

[@mattnetko2282]

Is this meant to be sarcastic?

[@grahamgerrald1661]

I heard this guy will take the top commenters snipe hunting during the winter months. You’ll love it