Salt Water Jon Boat - The Ultimate 1232 Redfish Stalking Machine

[@Makerofbowls]

You’re welcome son, you’ve really worked hard on this project and with a outcome that makes me proud of you. It looks great and well thought out. Can’t wait to see it in action. Now Go out there with that fishing machine and catch a bunch of fish . Ps. Be safe and have a great time.😍

[@LowCountryFishing]

Thanks Dad. Love you

[@neilstevenson7518]

Ya done good, pops.

[@christophervela5447]

Wish I had a dad like yours .

[@Phillip_01]

@@christophervela5447for real lol

[@grjoeb6189]

One of the most practical projects seen for a Jon boats.

[@alanduncan5998]

Perfectly done! Thanks for creating a better flooring design with better/more appropriate materials! This is the best I have seen and I cannot get started on mine quickly enough!

[@jessebolton3423]

Bill swamp is a good idea but I've always known jon boats and just a suggestion if you're a Jon boat owner if your bilge pump goes down and you got a significant amount of water in your boat take your boat and get it up onto a plane reach down and pull the drain plug water goes right out the back when water's out put the train bug back in but make sure it's still on a plane when you pull it out and put it back in don't make the mistake of pulling it out while you're on a plane and when all the water is out cut your motor don't do that make sure it stays on a plane so you can put your plug back in and not get any water back into your boat

[@andrewmendoza759]

Man that’s cool! Working on an old Sears 12’ myself. Love the ideas!

[@melloreel]

That is a cool little boat. Can’t wait to see how she works in the back creeks, and the videos to follow! Keeping it simple, and cheap was a very smart move especially with gas these days! I believe Everyman needs three boats to really cover all the water in our area👍😬😀

[@curiosoneee]

Nice job ! Doing something right and cheap is a skill .

[@dirtycommtroop]

I have a 1232 and these skiff like builds are perfect for the river I fish. The grab handle is a great idea as I usually stand so i can navigate the rocks. Thanks!

[@great0789]

I have now watched this video about 7 times over the last few months. I kept coming back to it. I am almost certain to be buying a beater 1436 for a few hundred… overhauling over the winter and making additions of sheet metal to it (keeping it simple like you), and paint. Then throwing on the 5hp two stroke and hitting the water. Thank you for the grab bar idea. I love it!

[@great0789]

Checking back in to watch the vid again. It showed up in my suggested feed again! lol Anyways, I got the 18' Alumacraft 1436LT for $500. Got a new aluminum trailer for it. Got the metal repairs complete. Got the 5hp 2 stroke motor on and shakedown runs completed after registering. Been getting bits together like the trolling motor/battery and more. The motor does about 12.5 max with me (215lbs), my son(90lbs), and a filled cooler(~30lbs) in there... plus a 6gal fuel tank. It looks like the final touches of sheet metal and paint will be happening during the summer. Been busy with cows, bees, horse, garden, and more here on the homestead. Thank you again! There is a VERY good chance that I will be getting (in a year or two) a new injected Suzuki 9.9hp... and converting it to a 20hp. Should be able to cruise at around 34mph max if I do that... or low 20s @ half throttle.

[@gilbertlennoxgilbert2772]

Two years later this motor is going strong kzbin.infoUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite

[@hunterslifestyle625]

Would like to see a video on the jack plate

[@NativeSteel87]

Hello from NC, love your content and enjoy learning from your vids. Tight lines brother!

[@christopherjames3576]

I live in RH (love the lowcountry) and I’ve been looking to do something like this. Great video and walk thru of how everything was done!

[@GAFisherman]

Glad to see you going back shallow.

[@markhopkins76]

Well done Dan! Details matter.

[@mgk_333]

The best video I’ve watched for this topic!

[@LowCountryFishing]

Thanks man you should check out the rest of my videos on my channel

[@DGomVideos]

Amazing amazing video. Great additions to a stock jon boat to make it a fishing machine. Can't wait for the videos with this in it! I have a little 15 ft jon boat and a larger bay boat as well. Great combo!

[@SeamusHilleary]

That’s a sweet little rig! Super easy to do, and it looks awesome too

[@rdo6566]

Great content! I have my decking material ordered now after seeing this! Nice job! Thanks!

[@neilstevenson7518]

Fantastic video! I'm looking for ideas on saltwater prepping an aluminum boat.That thing looks sweet.

[@TidewaterFishing]

Cool Boat!!!

[@robertstrickland7931]

Can't wait for the videos to come Dan. I have a 12 foot I'm looking to rig out to.

[@LowCountryFishing]

Once this cold front passes this week you’ll see me becoming more active on it. Right now I’m waiting for redfish to push in to the back creeks where I can make short runs to get to them. That little guy will capsize trying to get to some of my old redfish creeks 😂

[@stanmanmedia]

Great job man!! I thought I put a comment in here but don't see it. I asked about the wall board you used, but then realized it was in the video. So never mind on that question. Thanks very much!! Stan

[@jeffreyhuddleston8327]

I love all the information and I plan on doing the same with my 1244f. I’m just sad you missed the chance to put the bilge hole on the dot of the i in fisher. Thank you for your videos.

[@torrionsmith4229]

Awesome little build

[@randystevenson1264]

Cool build nice and simple I like it

[@brijseeker]

Dan ,I would to see you post some usage on this awesome project of yours. Really cool what you did here

[@LowCountryFishing]

Very soon. I’m chasing deeper water fish right now. Come fall this thing will get used more.

[@brijseeker]

@@LowCountryFishing cant wait, Do you commonly put in your boat in the Richmondhill area ?

[@LowCountryFishing]

@@brijseeker HHI to Shellmans Bluff

[@randyfrederick1558]

That was pretty good

[@treychastain4686]

I love the simplicity of your boat. I think I'll be stealing some of your ideas. Od like to see the anchoring system

[@LowCountryFishing]

I’ll be fishing on it very soon man. Stay tuned

[@coreyhudspeth2523]

Dan great video! Makes me want to reduce weight on mine.

[@youcanthide004]

DUUUUUDE, KILLER BUILD!!!

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

One of my favorite videos of yours. Lol Mostly because I’m partial to Jon boats (I love my 1448) and Key West 1720 boats. If you ever need another Jon buddy to go out, let me know! 😂

[@LowCountryFishing]

Thanks brother. It’s a fun little boat. I’m close to starting on my next micro skiff…. Stay tuned for details

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

@@LowCountryFishing can’t wait for the video! Started watching your videos on Sunday and been watching every afternoon this week so far. Heading out to Ft McAllister campground this weekend and plan on using some of your tips!

[@nathankelly2796]

Man that’s awesome! Video is put together very well too. Keep up the good work. Just subscribed!

[@LowCountryFishing]

Thanks man. Welcome to the channel. If you like what you see, don’t forget to share it with all of your other buddies.

[@billw7894]

NICE!! from Missouri

[@LowCountryFishing]

Thanks Bill. How did you find my channel?

[@agould53]

Looks like a fish-catching machine. Nice work.

[@LowCountryFishing]

I sure hope so. 😆

[@BrettLyon-d9n]

ok so set up 10/10 I love this, my only question with the insulation is wouldn't the water ruin it after getting into the boat over time?

[@richerwin6397]

Just caught this build on KZbin. That's the best lightweight flooring I've seen yet. Even adds some of your lost flotation from the center seat, maybe all of it. Curious how the freshwater trolling motor has lasted in the salt? And how has the transom held up? Looks like there may be a lot of leverage from the high engine mount position. Beautiful, neat job.

[@martinchen3838]

There's some good ideas for my 1240 jonboat. But my primary use is duck hunting with fishing secondary. I like the flooring idea, but I'm not so hot on removing floatation from the seat. I have 2 old bilge pumps so that's another consideration. thanks

[@arfarms5711]

Turned out awesome 👏

[@redfish-vg9dj]

Awsome build man, I love the floor idea, I used wood, and of course it's WAY heavier. I may have to swap that out, lol.👍👍👍👍

[@MrEQ2009]

I would put a base plate on both ends of the hand rail, be sure to paint it with salt spray paint

[@clenzyson]

Dan, sometimes big isn't always better.... Love the new project boat. Waiting on some fishing footage from it. I had the same boat and motor. I was only able to get 7 mph on mine, but I'm a big boy also. Lol

[@hookedwithbryan]

I just bought a 14 ft recently and paired it with a mudskipper surface drive plan on using it for the same thing saltwater

[@jaacksun4674]

For future reference, for anyone wanting to take the foam out of their bench to put a dry hatch in don’t chisel the foam out, burn it with a benzo torch like a plumber it will was cleaner looking

[@FYahooo]

Great work!

[@vargashidalgo9602]

I liked the floor system, I just was thinking about not glueing it to the floor, so the panels would be removable for cleaning, avoiding sand, salt, dust, mud and organic materials from staying at the bottom.

[@reubinbishop8010]

How well did the sea deck stick to the floor board? I was wondering since the floor boards weren't smooth. I like your channel and videos. keep it up.

[@LowCountryFishing]

It stuck well. Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@jukeboxheros7021]

Not sure if u said for saltwater use, if so wouldn't that foam keep salt in it? I'm thinking of a jon for saltwater back channels. Like what u did!

[@UltraMagaFan]

Nice boat, I like it. There’s only one change I’d make to it. I’d get a Go Devil longtail with a 6.5 horsepower Vangaurd instead of a cheap 2 stroke. Theres 3 main reasons for that: 1. I want the ability to go through mud with my main motor without damaging it. Outboards can do it but it’s not good for them. You get all the mud in your cooling passages and it ends up clogging them. 2. The motor is not something I would cheap out on. I want something that I know will be reliable and last a long time. It runs you $2300 but it’s worth it. You’ll have the thing forever. We have a Go Devil with a 21 horsepower Vanguard that has lasted 32 years and is still going strong. 3. I’d rather support an American company than buy something from overseas.

[@DavidNash123]

Hey I’m 14 and I just bought my first boat it’s a ten foot Jon boat and I’m going to use in saltwater I’m not going very far so I don’t need a two stroke or anything like that I want a back trolling motor for it but I don’t know how big or what kind I need definitely need somthing pretty powerful do you know any recommendations? Thanks

[@LowCountryFishing]

@@DavidNash123 10ft boat needs very little motor. 3-6hp max

[@JJimenez1383]

Awesome build. What did you do for the tiller extension for the outboard? Thanks.

[@danvaughn-m9d]

One thing I saw and liked was the jack plate/mount on the rear of the boat. Store bought or home made ? Have a Waco 1436 with a 9.9 4 stroke. would like to get the motor higher. Thank you for the info.

[@LowCountryFishing]

Home made

[@coney207]

I have the same pony machine lol good ol hangkai

[@ralphcantrell3214]

Nice project. I too have a 1232 jon boat in the yard, and am considering a similar makeover. I'm curious to know how well the EVA foam has held up to weather and UV exposure and how well the glue is holding after a year.

[@LowCountryFishing]

It’s held up good. The construction adhesive melted the foam so avoid it. But everything else is good

[@jasonp3076]

Curious how this turned out. I just built my boat out pretty much the same way. How did the insulation hold up after getting wet with salt water? After putting it together I realized that the FRP does not technically seal the outside edges and water will get to the insulation.

[@loganclark8707]

How did the floors hold up?! I love the look

[@LowCountryFishing]

@@loganclark8707 decent. It was cheap but held up 1 year

[@michaelgonzalez5691]

hey man I love the set up I was wondering where you found the double rod holder, I can only find the triple like the one you linked in the description.

[@LowCountryFishing]

Amazon

[@samuelcabrera9456]

You sound just like matt panela from the yt channel mattbangswood

[@wayfararout6258]

Ilive in south Louisiana and mostly fish in the salt water and mostly fish out of my kayak but Ive had my John boat for a long time and I've never done anything with until the past couple weeks, i was putting a wood floor in it but after seeing your video i can't wait to go to home depot and get them panels for the floor woohoo!! it's gunna be so awesome , I'm soo glad i seen your video and I'm definitely getting that hatch.. how's that floor holding up for you??

[@LowCountryFishing]

It’s a cheap floor. It holds up fine after a year. This is a budget project.

[@simon6703]

You have crafting scissors? Lol. Subbed & Liked

[@LowCountryFishing]

Thanks man. My wife is an art teacher so I speak the lingo. 😂

[@fishing_With_Vic]

Where did you get your push pin?

[@liketofish4383]

lil Jon!

[@Artisanwoodworks73]

EXCELLENT! This is exactly what I'm doing with my 14' jon boat. I'm adding items for duck hinting as well though. Do you have more info on the other modifications you did?

[@LowCountryFishing]

I added a jack plate out of aluminum channeling and pressure treated 2x8. That’s about it.

[@Artisanwoodworks73]

@@LowCountryFishing is the throttle extension just pvc? You built the Jack plate yourself?

[@LowCountryFishing]

@@Artisanwoodworks73 yes pvc. Yes I built it. I’m super handy

[@Artisanwoodworks73]

@@LowCountryFishing me too. Your video gave me some good ideas. Wifey wasn’t thrilled. But thank you.

[@altojackson2840]

Nice build but i was wondering how you got the foam floor to stick to the aluminum?

[@LowCountryFishing]

It’s a floating floor. Just laid in.

[@jameson2278]

How did you hook up the bilge to the battery from the switch

[@michaelinraleigh]

Curious if we can get an update on the engine? I'm thinking of getting one for my jon boat but I might build a mudskipper for super skinny rivers ponds and creeks. Thanks for any feedback.

[@LowCountryFishing]

The engine is great. Runs 17mph with me (215lbs) and gear. The boat is a little tippy but that’s normal for a 32” wide boat

[@michaelinraleigh]

@@LowCountryFishing did you have to do anything special to it? I'm brand new to boats and only have a 50lb thrust stern mount trolling motor on my 1436

[@LowCountryFishing]

@@michaelinraleigh it comes with break in instructions. If not just google it

[@carlos92fs87]

can you show how you made the jack plate

[@randystone4903]

Enjoy your techniques that I want to use I've had good luck using an electric carving knife dealing with styrofoam.

[@LowCountryFishing]

Score and snap it like drywall

[@mulletoutdooradventures6286]

Bro I go over 40 miles off NJ in a 16ft aluminum starcraft for bluefin sharks mahi and wahoo all summer.

[@LowCountryFishing]

What’s the width of yours? Mine is very tippy at 32” wide.

[@mulletoutdooradventures6286]

@@LowCountryFishing mine is the runabout model. 1967 with a 2020 40hp 4 stroke. I had a 52lb wahoo this year that was almost 6ft long and it barely fit. I had looked at those mako skiffs before I went the direction I did. I had a buddy with a Montauk 17 and he ventures offshore with me and that square hull is ass. As far as that 12, I've been contemplating getting a hangkai for my 10ft jon I use in the Schuylkill river. Are they good?

[@falures]

still have the boat need some fishing videos in it haha

[@LowCountryFishing]

I do but I rarely use it these days. Charter season has kicked off and I stay super busy with clients. Thanks for watching tho.

[@Jakefuller]

Did you ever run this setup? If so, how did it perform?

[@ChristopherBarnwell-r6y]

How’s that plastic floor holding up. About to tackle this project but you’re the first I’ve seen to use that material. Most are using plywood with fiberglass or epoxy finish.

[@LowCountryFishing]

Decent. Just don’t glue it to the foam. Screw it down

[@wayfararout6258]

​@LowCountryFishing how did you screw it down?? I didn't think I'd that part lol

[@LowCountryFishing]

@@wayfararout6258 I was originally going to have the floorboard float but noticed when I was transporting it in the back of my truck. It was wanting to move around and possibly fly out so I found some small 2 inch 90° stainless steel brackets. I screwed the vertical side of the bracket to the vertical wall of the center and rear bench seat and the other side of the bracket just pushed against the foam floor and held it down with tension.

[@davescheer5038]

This was a great project , I mainly fly fish the flats and wanted a flats boat but let’s face it there expensive! Especially now, I mostly fish alone , but wanted something that I could take a buddy with , I decided to make a nano flats skiff from a donor boat , after a long search I finally found an 11’ ft 1965 Cacci craft three seat fiberglass V hull and trailer for $250 bucks , it needed the transom replaced and they needed a title and registration that cost me $91 bucks , next a motor found a 1977 - 15 horse Johnson that I picked up off of Craigslist for $200 bucks that hadn’t been run for 8 yrs it to needed work , so I found an old guy that works on old motors thats redoing the motor , I’ll be taking out the forward seat putting down a floor and front casting platform with storage under it , like your boat the mid seat Will have storage there and a hatch I’ll have to put some flotation back in the bow area , buy the time I’m done I’ll have total maybe $1200-1300, already got a 45 lb thrust minncota rip tide saltwater trolling motor & battery, I’ll make a bracket to bow mount it , starting to put things together in between the rainy weather, it weighs approx, 250 lbs and you don’t even know it’s behind the truck , this is a fun project and I can’t wait to get it on the water !

[@peternicoloff7530]

Awesome job Dan! I have a 1236 if like to build out similarity for some of our smallmouth and pike backwaters. What did you do for trolling motor wire extensions?

[@LowCountryFishing]

I went to Home Depot and matched the thickness of the wires, soldered them together, added heat shrink around the connection point then added a black heat shrink wrap on the entire chord.

[@michaelhaworth8317]

How did you make the throttle extender for the outboard?

[@LowCountryFishing]

@@michaelhaworth8317 pvc pipe. Heater up the end and shoved it over the throttle then put a bolt in it to hold it in place.

[@kpocala1061]

Curious on what that transom mount was for the outboard

[@LowCountryFishing]

It’s a jack plate to get the prop higher.

[@johnnorman8424]

Too Cool Did you have to treat floor and underside of the boat for saltwater use?

[@LowCountryFishing]

Nope it’s aluminum

[@dakotaj0107]

Sweet build! Where did you get the grab rail? And is it aluminum or stainless?

[@LowCountryFishing]

Thanks!! I got it From a friend. Aluminum

[@jonfogt5207]

Nice build. What did you do for the tiller extension?

[@LowCountryFishing]

PVC pipe. Heated it up slip it over the handle and let it sit. Then I took a stainless steel bolt and thru bolted it with a wing nut to hold into place. Worked perfectly

[@vargashidalgo9602]

I am looking for a small boat for single or two fisherman at most. Would you consider that two fisherman could stand up and cast at the same time on calm water? Or will it be uncomfortable? (Let's suppose a weight of 85kg each fisherman and no deck).

[@LowCountryFishing]

No you need a 14’x48” wide boat to do this. This boat is too narrow for 2 people.

[@vargashidalgo9602]

@@LowCountryFishing , thanks, got it.

[@cjballard87]

What's the deepest u have gotten with this rig? Strongest wind? Open water bays? I wanna hit backwater marshes off the gulf coast but some require crossing some "exposed" bays that can get good waves during wind and weather.

[@LowCountryFishing]

Man it’s sketchy on the 1232. Be careful on rough days.

[@cjballard87]

@@LowCountryFishing Mines a 1236 Not much of a difference lol. Yea the channels would be fine just wo deed if u have experience crossing the bays in between. Clam days would be easy it's just unexpected weather changes while out on the water.

[@LowCountryFishing]

@@cjballard87 yeah a 1448 is really a more stable boat for what you’re explaining. Next week imma slide it into a calm back creek and see how she handles.

[@cjballard87]

@@LowCountryFishing Awesome thanks for ur time!

[@ChefAlexSocci]

how did this boat end up working for you I noticed you dont have any more videos with it, I just bought a similar 12' jon boat and im worried it might not be big or stable enough for inshore stuff in nc.

[@LowCountryFishing]

@@ChefAlexSocci unfortunately the 1236 John Boat did not work out for saltwater. I need to do a follow up video. It is very tippy and I worry if it flipped over and sank to the bottom of the river, I would have serious issues being away from home.since then, I bought my 17 foot skiff and only use the John boat for fishing private lagoon

[@coreyhudspeth2523]

Hey Dan, What kind of jack plate did you use? Where did you get it?

[@LowCountryFishing]

My dad made it outta aluminum channeling and a 2x8

[@Landovr289]

Info on ur motor mount i see u built it to ride high and the pole ext for the throttle pvc???

[@LowCountryFishing]

Motor mount was home made with 2x6 treated pine the sides were aluminum channeling. The throttle was pvc pipe that I heated on the end to mold over the throttle handle then pinned in place.

[@groupergary5536]

Shop vac extension tube's work for throttle to.

[@fishermanmadness6748]

Where did you get the jack plate from

[@LowCountryFishing]

Made it from angle iron and marine plywood

[@alexhoward1055]

Did u come up with a name for it? I like the floor

[@LowCountryFishing]

Green bean

[@bmorri26vids37]

where did you get that little jackplate

[@LowCountryFishing]

Made it

[@andrewhiserodt2900]

How did the flooring hold up on the thin plastic?

[@LowCountryFishing]

The R5? Decent. The liquid nails I used actually melted the foam so I wound up bolting it in place with a 90° bracket.

[@andrewhiserodt2900]

What about the foam decking on the plastic wall board? Did it stick well or is there peeling?

[@LowCountryFishing]

@@andrewhiserodt2900 the liquid nais didn’t stick well. It kinda melted the foam. I used clear silicone to re-adhere it and it worked better.

[@andrewhiserodt2900]

@@LowCountryFishing What about the flooring to the plastic, not R5.

[@LowCountryFishing]

@@andrewhiserodt2900 the R5 was laid onto the aluminum floor, and the plastic Flooring was glued to the R5.

[@Scoutman-gx4nb]

Had a question, how has it held up in saltwater with it being aluminum?

[@LowCountryFishing]

Good. I rinse it after every use with salt away.

[@Scoutman-gx4nb]

@@LowCountryFishing Thank you so much

[@EHT44]

i have a similar set how much would you charge me to show me a few water was?

[@LowCountryFishing]

What?

[@FishingwithBON-my4oh]

Where did you purchase your grab rail?

[@LowCountryFishing]

@@FishingwithBON-my4oh amzn.to/3XCoeEp

[@christophervela5447]

Any updates on using this jon boat?

[@LowCountryFishing]

I haven’t used it much since getting my flats boat

[@larrylewis9132]

Is the hatch you used water proof.

[@LowCountryFishing]

@@larrylewis9132 decently

[@larrylewis9132]

@LowCountryFishing thank you sir

[@andydraughn2672]

Hey dan how's that motor? I just ordered one just seeing if its holding up

[@LowCountryFishing]

It’s good man.

[@allstate125]

Don’t remove any foam from your boat it keeps it from sinking. You will eventually take on water if you remain a life long boater. There are many unexpected reasons why it can happen.

[@castmastersoutdoors7762]

How is it holding up in the saltwater

[@LowCountryFishing]

I honestly haven’t got a chance to get out in it as much as I was intending as of lately. It has been out a handful of times though and is doing well.

[@kue1master]

How is this boat holding up?

[@LowCountryFishing]

Not too bad. It’s a John boat. No corrosion

[@timothytanner29]

Any idea how much a Jon boat like that costs (with or without motor)?

[@chiphill4856]

Maybe $4-5k w motor and trailer

[@michaelinraleigh]

Is that engine salt water ready? I have tons of questions

[@LowCountryFishing]

Only time will tell

[@michaelinraleigh]

@@LowCountryFishing will be following. I live inland but would love to be able to take a pond and creek boat down to the Salt from time to time.

[@natsterlive]

you need a long tail mud motor for real shallow water

[@chiphill4856]

Too loud and obnoxious.

[@htsoutdoors8410]

Did you ever end up fishing this boat?