1648 Jon Boat Conversion - FULL Build Start to Finish Transformation

This video is a compilation of the entire 1648 Jon Boat to Bass Boat build from start to finish. The build took place over the course of almost a year and was one of the biggest DIY projects I've taken on. All I can say is it came out better than I ever expected. This 16ft Aluminum Landau has been completely transformed and unrecognizable from when I received it.
Below is the link to the full 1648 playlist to see full length videos of each step along with many more videos that weren't included in the compilation:
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[@mvboutdoors]

FULL 1648 Build Playlist >> kzbin.info/aero/PLa2zX8loz2eFF7DjC9aUI5eGam77fcvLY

[@jerrygirdner2753]

Didn't know how this would look when I started watching but you did an awesome job on that little boat! And thank you for going step by step and explaining what you were doing. I've built a couple little boats nothing like this but it turned out great! Hope you have many wonderful days and memories on it. Semper Fi from an old Marine

[@mvboutdoors]

Thank you for the kind words, it was an experience for sure. I'm really happy with how it came out!

[@MrGibsn1960]

This reminds me of redoing my grandfather's old 17' duracraft. Such a great size and it's so nice knowing every inch of your boat.

[@melvinrawlings1457]

I have to say that I'm very impressed of the work that u provide brother. Keep up the great work and keep the videos and boat content coming. Much love to ya from Maryland❤❤❤.

[@johnmason5276]

What an awesome job you did on this incredible!!!

[@demons500]

Absolutely gorgeous! Great, great work! Probably one of the best boat build videos I've seen. Thanks so much for all the info.

[@tadcobert1307]

Wow! This is one of the best builds I have seen in a long time, maybe ever. The hydro turf looks amazing, I have a new goal, thanks for sharing

[@hunterv201]

Instructions unclear, I ended up with knowing exactly how to build my dream boat

[@mvboutdoors]

Haha, get on it!

[@chuckparson6712]

Definitely a one of a kind Jon boat, great job. Hope it provides years of memories. One lucky ole boat, better than it was when it was brand new 👍👍

[@kevingrandke6075]

That has come a long way! I like how you had your kids help you! my kids saw this and asked when they can help with ours now lol

[@goose278]

I want it to say how awesome this is but I think everyone has this covered LOL thanks for the awesome content!

[@brianscott9861]

Great job. It's beautiful and functional

[@abruptcataclysm1776]

This is decent, at home craftmanship! I love it! I hate to say this but you see some of these type of videos and their craftsmanship is just not there. It is on this build! Nice work!

[@mvboutdoors]

Thank you!

[@DrRob-rt2lf]

Wow within the first 8 minutes you already had me hooked! Great work man

[@mvboutdoors]

Thank you! It was a hell of a project haha

[@shanenicholson4697]

Love the videos they are very helpful. Your boat looks awesome👍👍👍

[@mvboutdoors]

Thanks, always appreciate the support!

[@shanenicholson4697]

Love the vids. Very helpful. Keep it up. The boat looks awesome by the way👍

[@DrRob-rt2lf]

You really did do one heck of a job! Nice work man

[@tomrowley1717]

Love all the details your dedication the many tools products you shared all or at least most of the work yall put in to this project. The outcome was Great thanks for your content I appreciate you

[@SavDontPlay]

What a legend! Can’t wait to work on my valco

[@Pompomgrenade]

Super skilled transformation 💪 inspiring do-it-yourselfer 🪄

[@KPatrick10]

Love your boat! I want to find that exact size for me and my family to fish on! Awesome build!

[@mvboutdoors]

1648's are pretty easy to come by! Good luck!

[@ragingjebus3552]

So, I'm a beginner in the fishing and boating arena. My profession is Painter, Carpenter and Upholstery. I've watch many boat DIYs and yours is Beautiful. I'm building my boat. I'll just ask my cousins for the electrical and mecanic parts.

[@rickyh4796]

That was an awesome build. You did an absolutely awesome job. With all of those hand rivets, I bet you can crush a pineapple with your hand lol. Very good work. Now I'm inspired to restore my bass tracker and you gave me some great ideas. Thank you

[@mvboutdoors]

Haha, it wasn't too bad. Having a comfortable rivet tool helps a ton. Restore it! It's a fun process seeing it transform.

[@gedward777]

Great attention to detail, good work.

[@bobwalsh719]

Dude,. That was a very well-made video! You Rock! The only thing I could criticize is the wood surface.( But that's just a matter of taste.)Nice job!

[@anthonywyres1553]

Nice build, really good job

[@gary-rf1co]

Holler at me for a custom tiller handle extension, noticed the Mickey Mouse one on your motor GW’s old outboard repair, Dierks Arkansas!

[@a.griffin8551]

Great job Sir!

[@phils6733]

Incredible stuff! Great job Thinking of building a 14 or a 16 footer Thanks buddy

[@garynoyes5043]

Wow man thats is a killer build beautiful boat man i want on the water now

[@MegaOllie69]

Need to have Milwaukee as a sponsor you could most definitely use there m12 rivet gun

[@mvboutdoors]

I wouldn't say no lol

[@Cavanpikefishing]

Serous boat would love that definitely brilliant Job on this🙂🎣✌️

[@Avrageoutdoorguy]

Very nice job it looks fantastic I’m getting ready to do a bass tracker it’s a 1980’s model I’ve never done anything like this but your videos will help me a ton thank you I hope I can do as good of job as you did

[@mvboutdoors]

Good luck! Just take your time, when step after the other and you'll get it.

[@TylerHelton13]

What’s your thoughts on using the Hydro turf on the whole boat instead of carpet. I’m not a huge fan of carpet in a boat anymore. Awesome build!! This thing is super nice! Also one more tip, have you thought about a front cover for the console and maybe integrating a cooler or livewell somewhere in the boat?

[@mvboutdoors]

@@TylerHelton13 I think full hydro Turf would be super comfortable, I'd like to try it myself!

[@pjboudwin2730]

As soon as you built the spot for the seats my first thought was wow thats way to low for me I would've made it higher with little covy holes 😂😂

[@chriskalomiris4377]

What an awesome build bro !!

[@melvinrawlings1457]

Hell yea brother great job. Much love to ya from Maryland❤❤❤

[@Shift1dwn5up]

Very impressive man.Great job !

[@DrRob-rt2lf]

Hydro turf is great stuff very interested to see how the rear platforms hold up. I’ve got a standup jet ski and gets wet when riding mostly submerged and it’s held up great in my opinion so you should be good I’d think but time will tell once again finished product looked great maybe I missed up but what did you end up someone dollar wise rounded up to the nearest hundred ?

[@mvboutdoors]

The outboard was the biggest expensive around $5k, for the build itself around $2-3k. Absolutely loved the hydroturf

[@gregsshelton7313]

Great Job!

[@mvboutdoors]

Thank you!

[@McMike10001]

How did you get a bucking bar on the other side of the rivet , were you able to reach over with your other hand?

[@mvboutdoors]

I had a helper for the ones I couldn't reach myself

[@Navyuncle]

This was an interesting build. I was wondering if it would have been more cost effective to have bought a used Bass boat? I didn't see any live wells either. Regardless, very nice job.👍

[@mvboutdoors]

Used boats come with used problems!

[@TopStoryss]

Hey mate i was wondering if it gets really hot in your boat with the black paint i'm thinking of repainting my boat and i don't want it to get to hot it summer

[@mvboutdoors]

@@TopStoryss the black paint didn't really do anything because it sits in water but the carpet definitely got hot. The coolest surfaces were the ones with hydroturf.

[@FoxtrotMaulOutdoors]

Awesome build, great vid man

[@robco6997]

Is it just me or does that motor look to be set at to much of an angle backwards? Great looking boat all round

[@mvboutdoors]

The motor setup was a little wonky getting a long shaft motor to work on a short transom, it levels out though on the water.

[@hoeksey]

What are those canisters you attached to the back of the boat fore?

[@mvboutdoors]

Those are float pods, they provide extra buoyancy to the rear of the boat so its sits more level in the water.

[@sidneypsi]

Hi, I'm Brazilian. I'm doing my first project for a small boat. I loved your video, I will follow the channel. I would like to know if the carpet worked or if it smelled bad afterwards?

[@mvboutdoors]

No bad smells at all, worked very well. I've used it many times now, I actually use it in my truck bed when hauling certain things.

[@sidneypsi]

@@mvboutdoors Cool! In Brazil we don't have this habit, so I'm curious, is this carpet the same as the ones in theaters and indoors or is it a special carpet made to be outside the house?

[@mvboutdoors]

@@sidneypsi it is made to be outside, it is not a thick and drains water easily.

[@Chris-zo5ze]

Great looking build... Not including man hours, do you have an idea of what you're into this boat? $$$?

[@mvboutdoors]

I'd say around $8000 including the new motor.

[@tylercarmicheal3756]

Great video and nice build! I’ve never worked with hydroturf, but I’ve read /watched a lot of videos where they say if you have any type of edge or bump (rivet) it show pretty bad through it. Seeing anything where you patched that hole?

[@mvboutdoors]

Thanks man! Yeah if you have any bumps like rivet heads they will show. It's not too bad, if you use a camo style you'd never see it but on flat colors you do. The full video for the turf you can see the build a little more. As long as your edges are flat though it's purely cosmetic. No issues with the patch!

[@georgeparson4926]

Nice job man!

[@mikegentile13]

Love thi! Is the black holding up?

[@wmweekendwarrior1166]

Great build.

[@lazydragonslayer]

What kind of plywood is that? Is it marine?

[@mvboutdoors]

It's "exterior" grade plywood that was sealed with epoxy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnnNhIWopc-tgKc

[@EastCoastCasting]

Awesome build! Do you have a link to the epoxy you used to seal the wood?

[@mvboutdoors]

Epoxy amzn.to/3WSUrYo Recent application kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGGzm3yYYt92kJI

[@jeremynance2]

Yup you inspired me im doing this now

[@mvboutdoors]

Do it!

[@mikegentile13]

Also I see the paint is rustolium gloss black, which roller did you use?

[@mvboutdoors]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6bJeZqJd85qsKM That video has all the details if you wanted more specifics but it's the rustoleum topside gloss black and I used smooth cabinet rollers. Roller / Tray Kit - amzn.to/4bqei5w Topside Black - amzn.to/3UTdxLh

[@coulterburnett6595]

Nice job

[@lightnights00]

how this is the aluminum

[@joenobles1086]

Nice build which do you like more Hydo-Turf sheets or EVA Foam

[@mvboutdoors]

The hydro-turf is much better quality than off-brand eva foam no doubt, it's like 3x the price.

[@stanleyzylak9766]

I didn’t know you are from Ohio I am aswell from Ohio and me and my buddy are now following this build for out Jon boats

[@mvboutdoors]

Awesome man, good luck on your builds

[@deadeye4213]

do you have link for that hydro turf

[@mvboutdoors]

Hydro Turf Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX_HiauYa610lcksi=F9UH5RgLmu9Eo2zY Hydro Turf Sheets: amzn.to/3GPRHCi

[@charleshathcock5223]

May i ask how much ypu weigh? I ask this because ive wanted a jon boat for a while but have never been on one. I've always thought i exceeded the weight limit on them. Im 6'5 350lbs. Any information is greatly appreciated. Very nice build as well!!

[@mvboutdoors]

I'm a big guy like you and can say Jon Boats can definitely work but you need to buy the right size. I wouldn't go any smaller than 48" bottom width. A 1448 or 1648 would be fine.

[@charleshathcock5223]

@@mvboutdoorsThanks for the input!!you think that would hold myself + another 150lbs (2 kids) + motor + fishing gear?

[@mvboutdoors]

@@charleshathcock5223 yeah I regularly had the kids + myself out on the 1648, I wouldn't go much smaller with 3 people just for space

[@charleshathcock5223]

@@mvboutdoors perfect! Thanks again!

[@TKrakowski1]

Very nice!

[@riverrun2624]

what city are you located at in ohio

[@daviddrabek5834]

I didn’t even know I wanted to build out an old John boat 😅

[@mvboutdoors]

Well get on it!

[@daviddrabek5834]

@@mvboutdoors trying to find a decent one lol

[@bradenwelch1967]

Should've ran your throttle and steering lines before you walled and floored everything

[@mvboutdoors]

In hindsight I agree, next time!

[@mikeelder6298]

Ya know.... since you installed a steering console and added float pods your boat could be rated for a higher horsepower outboard. Just fyi.

[@mvboutdoors]

Yeah I think it would have handled a 30-40hp no problem.

[@jakewyngaarden9891]

My man said FOOK my garage floor

[@mvboutdoors]

😂

[@prouddad573]

My wife would have killed me for painting the garage floor

[@mvboutdoors]

That's the least of what's gone on in that garage, haha.

[@bricehale6593]

1648 is the best size I have a 1638 it's not bad but can't stand side by side

[@mvboutdoors]

I agree, it's really the minimum most should consider for 1-2 people. You can get by with less but it's way more enjoyable with the extra stability!