JON BOAT TOUR || Everything You Need To Know About My Jon Boat

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Boat length and width, trolling motor, recessed foot pedal, hatches, storage, graph, outboard, what I like and don't like, and everything else. One of my most requested videos is a jon boat walk through, so here it is! Hope you guys enjoyed, and if you have any other questions feel free to drop them down in the comment section below!
Would you guys like to see a jon boat tour of my buddies boats as well? I am thinking of doing a new jon boat every week or 2 and show you how others have their boats set up. Let me know if you'd like to see that!
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[@landonmiller4551]

Idk if it's me but every couple secs it makes a scratch noise the audio

[@mazon1x]

i got it as well

[@intuneangler8204]

Landon Miller it’s in the video description

[@rhettcastleberry3359]

No

[@dexter2433]

its just you

[@NRVOutdoors]

Empty all of your gear out. Put a 1/4" of water or so in the boat then get underneath and wait to find the drip. Put a mark next to the hole and bilge the boat out dry it up and patch the hole. Probably a 3 hour free fix..

[@rodconner9079]

Simple and effective...... can't get any better than that!!! It's a nice boat. Matt done an absolutely fabulous job with the decks, compartments -- and fab (brackets/buckets). A tremendous amount of work in short time --- able to do it due to knowledge and expertise (evident)!!! And for other vids of jon boats....... absolutely!!! That'd give so many different ideas for when they're able to modify theirs (or when they get it)!!!

[@TheWatchMker]

Thanks bro, couldn't have made a boat for a better guy.

[@TopwaterManiac]

Lot of people chirping you about the motor size and top speed. I have a Merc 9.9 on my 14’ aluminum boat and it pushes two adults 16mph on totally calm water. I don’t doubt what you’re saying one bit. Great vid. I love the boat.

[@markwilliams9937]

More boats the better, throwing ideas and innovation at us! Love it!

[@sjfarish]

You know that is what I like about your channel you keep everything simple no matter what. Your a good man !

[@anthonykimball3676]

1:32 did anyone see that sick jump in the back 🤣

[@batmandalorian5504]

epic

[@sfv1001]

Great video Matt! This hits home for me. I have a Tracker Grizzly 1448. 20HP Merc. and an MK Terrova 80lb with iPilot (GPS in the head unit). The stability is much like that Lowe and I love that about it. Get about 22-23mph by myself, maybe 20 with another angler. Jon boats are the business dollar for dollar.

[@HardHeadMilitary]

Im shopping for a jon boats. What can I expect as far as pricing goes for a good boat. I will only have a max of 3 on board. My wife and son, plus myself

[@jakes8545]

@@HardHeadMilitaryaround 5-10k for something that’s comfy and rides good

[@scottevans9553]

11:14 Mahoney taking it on himself. Respect.

[@rogerlouia6124]

That going to be my future boat right there

[@SBFishing]

Do it

[@johndoe-pb4mv]

With the boat on the trailer, fill up the boat with water right above the riveted area. look around to see there are leaks and seal those area. Mines has leaks and after doing that, I sealed all the cracks and now its leak-free.

[@benprice9908]

Now that Jon B has came to Australia, it your turn to come chase some Murray Cod

[@andrewsowinski6280]

Every video comment: Love the Jon boat! Can’t wait to get me one! You the best SB!

[@SBFishing]

Haha it’s the best!

[@peterschulties3258]

Have you filled the boat with water a couple inches on the trailer? I feel like you did? That will show you the leak. Cool vid. The wife and I picked up a Alumacraft 1648Modv 2 months ago and are loving it. You very much inspired that decision.

[@Matthew4Nineteen]

I have an Alumacraft 1442 that is super stable also, from the factory it came with a front deck instead of a center seat. I've had it since 2008 and I haven't upgraded because I haven't found anything I honestly like better for getting into skinny water. Nice built, if you're ever in Wisconsin I'll get you on the monster smallmouth bass.

[@BassRaider]

Such a cool boat! Tiny Boat Nation!

[@richardkeller6940]

Hey Matt Love your boat. I had a tracker topper 1542 but had to sell it because I had no place to store it anymore. My next one will be like yours for sure because my 1542 just wasn’t quite wide enough or stable for my liking. And yes I would like to see more Jon boat tours that you asked about. Thanks a lot

[@ryannelson4714]

I’m hoping to do a similar boat soon. Would love to see more Jon boat builds from your friends.

[@em1mike]

Love the boat! Would love to see some of your other buddies setups

[@SoUThCReATiOn]

Excellent video SB!!!!! If i decide to upgrade from my 10ft Jon I might just go with this size package but without a deck and the extras I love mines shotgun and a good big hp motor

[@alexkoutdoor]

Why put those heavy batteries up front? Isn't it a bit bow heavy? I have a 14 footer I built out with a 9.9 and have all three of my batteries in back to balance out the weight in the boat and in the trailer the right way.

[@Slormer]

For sure keep doing these!

[@pizzastoner]

Dream boat

[@anthonymuro4917]

Sick set up . Who built that deck / platform for you ? I want that exact set up for my 14 foot boat

[@TheWatchMker]

I did, shoot me an email and I'll hook it up. [e-mail]

[@Dbars19]

Hey, if a DNR ranger checks your engine and sees the you changed stickers its a felony btw :)

[@frederickwestberry7895]

That's one awesome boat Matt

[@dexter2433]

even if you have a 12v system you just buy 2 6v golf cart batteries and still divide the weight and double your power storage capacity for running your trolling motor and electronics.

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

Looks awesome dude. Depending on where the Army sends me next, a john boat is next on my list if it makes sense

[@northcarolinabassin7643]

A mercury 9.9? In your video of picking the boat up it was a 15. What happened?

[@Dbars19]

hes risking a felony is what is happening

[@BrianClunie]

Just subscribed, I just my own little flat bed jon boat it’s so much fun!

[@Motorcyclewindtherapy]

Now THIS is a rational, normal build I would like! Some of the other builders on here are way "over the top". Heck, I can pick up a used real bass boat around 4k most days on Craigslist, why build a job boat with 25 compartments and all that then? Besides, I like simple and this makes 100% sense to me. Congrats. Oh yeah, I boat fish from a coleman crawdad. 11 ft / 42" wide bottom. .. much more stable than a 14/36!! ... if I buy another job boat before I buy a real bass boat, it will be a 14/48 or a 15/60. Width does make all the difference!

[@jfrohwitter]

It's a magical open space haha love it! Much love from Missouri!!! Fall sb fishing sub tourney u and Weston Smith!!!

[@b3nnyfi3lds27]

Also please do a nova meet and fish!!

[@adamwhite763]

Love the new boat!!!👌🔥🍾

[@dnarsty2]

I see you have some serious knots tied on a lot your rigs. Do you have any videos about your knots/how to's? Thanks!

[@garyk2944]

would like to have you describe the trailer, any mods you made, does the winch handle easily clear the boat? What sort of bow stop does the trailer have?

[@williampettiford7522]

enjoyed the tour, great job on the jboat.

[@carldupre9865]

i just can't get over how stable it is on the water.. mine is a 1542 and when i lean , so does the boat.. does the front deck help with that?? cause mine is stock..

[@bcs28fly]

When you talk about the thickness of the front deck.... what material is it made of

[@reelfishin6019]

How much did all that cost? I really like your rig and Im considering getting one.

[@malibujoe01]

I have a 1448 tracker grizzly all welded with a 25 hp E- Tec. She will do 27 to 28 mph with another guy as fat as me aboard. I never had the boat alone, but I'm sure top speed would be over 30mph. I run a helix 7 electronics and a 55 HP Minnkota trolling motor. I wish I had a recessed area for me pedal. Etec has a giant alternator so I run one giant interstate Gmat battery easily runs all day only down 20% by end of the day fishing !

[@RonWaller]

Don't you have videos of the jon boat being built? Thought I saw them. Painting at some point? Fancy lights? lol

[@benjaminsperry5562]

So do you wish that you could've gotten a 15 hp motor or do you think that the 9.9 is plenty for your jon boat bass boat

[@eddieluvski4499]

Nice! Gets the job done for sure for 90% of the water out there. Only bigger waters that get windy on a regular may be an issue. Curious question-- as with your boat, and the Pro's I watch on TV, the trend seems to be no seats to fish from. Maybe I am old school. I dont mind standing and fishing for long periods, but i also enjoy sitting on my butt and swiveling around to cast to spots. Why dont you have seats? To save room maybe??😋👍🎣🎣

[@paulstarcher4457]

My boat leaked like crazy. I put a garden hose in it while on the trailer and was able to find the leak pretty quickly. The water goes out the same way it comes in. you might have the same luck

[@AddictedFishing]

I need one!!

[@SBFishing]

Do it!! I might get scared on the Columbia without your boat though. Hahaha

[@DaleFletcher]

Please explain why you did not add swivel seats to the boat. Especially in the rear.

[@braydencash9764]

Dale Fletcher because swivel seats suck and they break and they are for girls

[@synthethical9796]

How much would you say this whole setup cost

[@Ed-uk8el]

Damn that's identical to my build. 1448, except my trolling motor is smaller and I have a 10 hotse. I extended my back deck from the front of the seat to the back past the battery and gas. Trust me, do it

[@zach2980]

What did you use for decking? If aluminum, what thickness? Thx

[@charliedunn77]

Was you trailer out at fountainhead the other day?

[@johnreis5099]

Nice boat🎣🇺🇸

[@dirktaljaardt8591]

Nice boat I like it

[@weekenddangler4490]

Check your bolts and re seal them

[@carldupre9865]

what did you use to attach the carpet to the aluminum seats..

[@buttdreads]

How much doES THE boat and trailer weigh?

[@edvc520]

cost?

[@NOVAOUTDOORS]

Paint the bottom of that boat with a few layers of Gluvit and it'll seal that leak right up.

[@deelowry6791]

I cant find that model, is Lowe still making the 1448T ?

[@outcastfisherman6991]

I have a merc 9.9 on my Jon but not electric start, is there an electric start kit I can buy for it?

[@gravis00]

Is this a good setup for salt? I do inshore and I'm looking for a job boat

[@ryskyhighlights1327]

I need this but I’ll take the motor of for the creeks

[@66mymouse]

Maybe you can show the skeleton of his design for the platform

[@taylormarcel5074]

Hey man what boat is that and where did you buy it

[@konnorrogers3842]

Love the video

[@ryanmanners9174]

Where did you get your boat?

[@mustardtiger_0]

Where is the I cast video?

[@AdamConstantine]

Where can I get a Jon boat trailer and what did this exact boat cost you?

[@andrewwall6263]

Is your boat riveted or welded?

[@michaelslaughter1593]

Hey Matt, is that a 15/9.9? 😉

[@gregsweet6567]

Michael Slaughter that’s what I was thinking too haha

[@jeohvanydelgado7125]

How wide is the boat ? I don’t think you said how wide it was

[@jeremyconkwright3636]

What did the material cost to build the deck

[@SBFishing]

About $1k. Aluminum is pricey

[@eliguidroz7777]

Hell yes man

[@mickeydu129]

I’m from Ireland where can I purchase one off these websites

[@ruachobunch8869]

That's a 15 not a 9.9

[@richardtinsley8176]

What ever happened to the boat that got hit by the truck? Did they total it out?

[@SBFishing]

Yep totaled it

[@MsPrincesspaulina]

Nice video and nice build, Matt. For the waters you fish that does seem to be the perfect boat. You mention that your 9.9 pushes your jon boat to 17 mph. That's faster than I would have thought. I have to chuckle. My 15 horse pushes my boat to 6 mph top speed. I have a bigger motor but go slower. lol Of course that's the kicker motor but for now that's besides the point of the humor.

[@jovi_3572]

did u fix the leak?

[@dumduq]

i just want to know specs please post in description

[@Noah_Smith.]

I just bought a jon boat and put a removable front deck for so when I'm fishing I have it when I'm duck hunting its not in the way

[@SBFishing]

That’s awesome

[@roninmax8189]

How much did just the Jon boat itself cost?

[@thomasguy9837]

what motor is that

[@bogo_jemping_official335]

really I would be very happy if you were given a baitcasting reel gift from your used ones.

[@hamptonshull9301]

Can you do a giveaway please?

[@ryanchampion8716]

How do you know what size trolling motor you need

[@SBFishing]

I’m actually not sure there is a formula. In my opinion, bigger is better. You can always go slower.

[@pork_chop13]

Would your buddy be willing to fix someone’s else’s boat up like yours????

[@andrewhoward7089]

Pork Chop 13 he linked the guys Facebook in the description for that purpose.

[@ryanchampion8716]

Get a 25 4 stroke or get a bigger motor and buy a tiller arm for it you need a bigger motor

[@SBFishing]

I need it to fish certain reservoirs that are 9.9 restricted

[@ryanchampion8716]

I like your boat a lot it’s nice I’m doing a Jon boat build to

[@colbefree2650]

what fish finder is that?

[@SBFishing]

Humminbird 899. It’s discontinued but you can still find them online for cheap. It’s not the greatest but I really like it and it’s never given me an issue in the 3.5 years I’ve had it.

[@MasonColeman-by1my]

4 year's ago.

[@thurminatorfishing206]

Where’s james???

[@uneedamuracle]

All these video titles and we've still yet to meet Jon... I'm sure he misses his boat.

[@Rafa-hw5ld]

falto meterla al agua.

[@chrissimmons3871]

I think your Mic might be going out 😅

[@ekochennelmantap1658]

Eah sanga2t bagus boss lanjut dan buat temen boleh mapir jga tempat ku#ekochennelmantap

[@markbenham3673]

Show the boat.

[@justin_menendez]

And it survived salt water

[@SBFishing]

True that

[@22stunt45]

That audio...ugh

[@EYECOMEINPEACE]

That hood is so distracting. Why do people wear their hoods when ifs the summer? It can't be a style thing. Lol.

[@SBFishing]

It protects your neck, ears, face from the sun and also makes it easier to see since the sun can't go through the side of your sunglasses. Try it out - it's money.

[@EYECOMEINPEACE]

@@SBFishing fair enough. ;) cool boat btw

[@josephfinnigan2180]

ended up skipping due to audio

[@SBFishing]

My b

[@bryanlane9146]

I’d like to see Matt’s boat and others and how they set theirs up. Thinking about doing a job boat build myself!

[@bassfishing726]

A 15 hp if I ever saw one lol but nothing some 9.9 hp stickers can't cover up.

[@alexkoutdoor]

Yup pretty sure I asked on the tour what motor and the response was 15 lol

[@5.7hemi79]

Imagine a 300 merc with a 9.9 sticker 😂

[@Ed-uk8el]

I've seen a 75 merc with a 25 sticker on a 15 foot jon. Cracked me up

[@thesaltypanda1160]

Ed that would be fun