Jon Boat Rod Locker COMPLETED Step-By-Step Pt. 2{Jon Boat to Bass Boat Conversion}Lowe 1448 Jon Boat

My Jon Boat Rod Locker is finally done. In this video you'll see the rod locker framing, flaring out the rod tubes to give it a polished look, carpeting and a very unique piece of the locker, the rod grommets. These grommets hold the rod in place without the rod spinning and the reels falling down. This was a very intense process but I was able to bring the ideas in my head into reality and was able to keep the middle bench in tact. That's right, you don't have to cut out your middle bench to install a rod locker in your jon boat.
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Thanks to everyone whose been keeping gup with this journey. I truly appreciate the support and comments from all of you. Tight lines and be safe out there.
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Jon Boat Build Materials:
Rod Grommets: www.boatoutfit...
Rod Tubes (Front) 1 - 1/2 inch www.homedepot....
Rod Tubes (Rear) 1 - 1/4 inch www.homedepot....
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Hose Clamp: 1-3/4 in. - 2-3/4 in. Stainless-Steel Hose Clamp www.homedepot....
Carpet Glue: www.lowes.com/...
Foam used in My Boat: www.homedepot....
Arrow One Hand Rivet Gun: amzn.to/2xuOPtE
Harbor Freight Rivet Gun: www.harborfrei...
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Ratcheting Bar Clamp 6 inch: www.harborfrei...
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[@johncuervo3019]

I appreciate the fact that you didn't edit out the little mistake and pretend you did everything perfect the first time

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

I'm no expert by far. I'm truly sharing this journey mistakes and all. Hopefully I can help prevent someone else from making the same mistake :) Thanks for watching!!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Very nice and professional looking...projects coming along nicely

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks 1Cast 1Fish. I gotta hit you up sometime on the Garmin Striker plus. You got that thing dialed in.

[@davidsandberg7631]

Nice subd in

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Cool. Welcome to the channel

[@todddematteo4221]

I just bought a new jon boat. I been kicking around the idea of a rod locker. After watching your you tube videos. I might try it. Great videos by the way.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks and Good luck!

[@bretburt7317]

Rather be done right! Great comment! I wish everyone had that attitude. Too many people cut corners and don't have any pride in their work. Good for you.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks Bret. Its a blessing and a curse!!! 🤪👍🏾🤙🏾

[@bowbailey69]

What a great video. Very cathartic presentation.

[@johnjames594]

Great job bro.. i like the attention to detail you are giving it.. can't wait o see you guys on the water with you're new boat.. Tight lines sir. 🎣

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Tanks James.What a journey this is. Glad I had this boat to work on during COVID-19. Stay safe out there.

[@harlandwhite1251]

I’m ready to see how you finish this boat! Looks great so far. Thinking about doing the same thing to my boat when I get one in the next couple months. Great job man !!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks Harland... it's coming along nicely. Good luck if you decide to do the same. I'll have another vid coming soon with more conversion updates. Stay safe out there.

[@bruceb6262]

LOOKS GREAT

[@pattonphotography2451]

Nice work. Enjoyed watching! GP

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks.

[@working2bselfsufficient724]

Gonna be killer boat

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks Man!!! I'm trying to make it a special boat. Thanks for watching.

[@roberthoughton458]

Coming out great! Also your video is very informative and simply explained.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks Robert. I try to give it how I would like to receive it. I appreciate the feedback.

[@amals51]

Looking great! Very nice attention to detail! I wish I had the patience and the know how to make all those angles fit together so well! Can’t wait to see you enjoying the fruits of your labor... are you going to put a gas motor on her?

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Andrew... Thanks allot. I've made share of mistakes but I'm enjoying the ride nonetheless. I can't wait to get her out there as well. I'll be putting a Murk 9.9 on her. Pretty excited about that as well.

[@anthonyvekstein9869]

cant wait to see the next one!

[@scottbrown7314]

Simply awesome! It looked like a little blood near some of your rod holes. Always nice to sign things that way. I do it all the time. Great job. I look forward to the next!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

lol Sydney. That means it's real lol.. More vids coming soon. Stay safe. Thanks for watching.

[@pablorivera6879]

Awesome work brother

[@happydays454]

Back for part 2 I'm enjoying your videos

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

🤙🏾👍🏾

[@Sal_4289]

Thumps up! Looks good.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks. Appreciate the feedback!!!

[@happydays454]

Looking good good thing you got that aluminum last year its expensive now

[@fatalbiteN]

love the videos, I really like the rod holder idea!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Thanks.

[@Delmarvafishing]

boat is looking good bro, I got one of those rod holders you showed a few months ago. I'm gonna shout your channel out and put a link to your channel on that video. My plan is to shoot a video on the fishing load out in my truck.

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Supp Urban. Thanks man. Im doing my best with this conversion. Its coming along pretty good. Congrats on the rod runner and thanks for shouting us out. Love that thing man. Makes bank fishing easier.

[@Delmarvafishing]

@@BassBrothersFishingDMV yeah man absolutely, I wish i did a video of when I converted my boat 2 years ago. I had to sell it when I sold my place in Laurel last year anyway.

[@fishingwithjett5373]

Man you sure you've never did this before 😆? Real talk you're doing a great job and I'm taking notes just in case I get a chance to customize one some day. Keep them updates coming!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Arjectrick, thanks. Yea man, this is truly my first. Everything you're seeing is a first for me. I appreciate the feedback bro. More updates coming. Be safe out there.

[@jonathanrocha8816]

Great build so far, great videos! Very informative and motivating. Thank you so far. Cant wait to see the end of it. Whens the next videos coming.out?

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Appreciate the comment Jonathan. More vids coming soon. Thanks for watching.

[@wayfararout6258]

I was gunna cut my bench but now I'm gunna do just live you did but my boat seems a lot older than most of the ones I've seen on the videos I been watching I'm changing my transom this weekend cause it is completely rotten

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Go for it. Cutting the bench should be last resort.

[@timothyleger4385]

I like the rod locker ideas !! Heating, and flaring that PVC pipe like that are you sure you're not a BOILERMAKER ? 😜😜😜😁🤜🤛👊👊✌ Just kidding man ! Great video Bruh !!!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Lol. I never thought I'd be doing all this but I'm enjoying the ride. Nice to learn new things.

[@Garminrules]

Where is total cost vs comparable factory boat....just curious how much you saved.....should be substantial....great vid series

[@countrygr33n21]

Hey sir maybe this has been asked but what is the distance between your front and back seat

[@mannymendez7504]

Maybe a tube mite push threw the Styrofoam

[@mikencrew8885]

Did you go with the 2” holes? It looks like it but I’m getting ready to build one pretty much the same way and wanna make sure. Thanks my friend. Great build

[@mikencrew8885]

Never mind just heard you say it lol. I guess watch till the end first

[@wayneelse4969]

How did you incorporate your live well? I like the way you kept your seats. I have a1648 and have a similar set up

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

I converted the livewell that came with the baits in my electronics hub as well as bait storage. I don't tournament fish much so I just use a portable livewell when needed.

[@donaldcrook4857]

Hey Raheem what kind of motor you putting on your boat

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

I'll be putting on the Fortrexx trolling motor and a Mercury 9.9.

[@icheckraise]

where did you get the grommets at?

[@icheckraise]

sorry I didnt see the link the first time

[@fraudsarentfriends4717]

Why not just buy a bass boat?

[@elmowanafish5274]

Could you please let me know what size angle you are using? I heard you say 1/8 and 1/16. But is it 1/8 x 1/1/4 or 1 1/2? Going to try what you are doing and want to get my materials together? Thanks and great videos you put out..

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

I used 1/8" x 1 - 1/2" and 1/16" x 1 - 1/2.

[@johnturner5275]

how did you get all the know how?

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

I watched videos and gave it a try.