SHOWSTOPPING Aluminum Boat Build in 10 Minutes

SHOWSTOPPING Aluminum Bass Boat.
I will likely "NEVER AGAIN" spend 250+ labor hours and this caliber detail on a project.
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Welcome to another 10 minute aluminum boat build from #brigadeboats ! I had more labor hours in this boat than any before it,over 250+ hours. Hence, the thumbnail "NEVER AGAIN" , as I may never spend this much time or detail on another project! In this video I will document the transformation of an ugly and worn out Lowe 170 aluminum bass boat into a beautiful showstopping rig. Even better, I'll share the entire build out in just 10 minutes!
This project was a year and a half in the making. The owner and I began talks back in the winter of 2020. This build and footage in video took place from fall 2021 to spring 2022. I've been slowly editing this video for months, I truly hope you enjoy!
Don't forget to hop on the BRIGADE train and subscribe to the channel! You are a part of what keeps this thing in motion!
In this video I document the entire 17ft aluminum bass boat build, from start to finish. I show the entire process covering the trailer restoration, gutting boat, wiring, electronics, livewell install and test, aluminum fabrication and framing, aluminum decking and sheeting, installing aluminum anti flood hatches, eva foam decking, and much much more! Of course I'll show the tools used and share some tips and tricks along the way! At the end of the video we take a look at the finished project, which is absolutely stunning. We will also check in with the customer as he picks up his new dream machine!
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[@brucemckinnley5272]

The satisfaction of having done it yourself is priceless, and whoever hasn't been through a build like this, will never get it. I designed and built my own fiberglass Bass boat from an existing 16ft ski boat hull in 2014. Needs a new coat of paint, but still going strong, with a 150 HO Evinrude to help it along. But yes....never again...maybe 🤔

[@j.pocket]

Dude... Wow! You were so humble when you told me about your channel. Your attention to detail in both the boat and the production quality, and the "get-to-the-point-edness" to show the integral aspects of the buildout are each and all superlative compared to most. Well, done! You're gonna hit 100k subs pretty quickly. My grandfather said It's a good idea to prepare for ridiculously high levels of wealth and success BEFORE you actually achieve them. You can rest assured that is what we're gonna see you achieve. Then, we're gonna talk about getting me one of these awesome freaking jon boats for the family watershed!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

What's up bro! So great to meet you the other day and attain some knowledge! Thanks for checking it out my channel and I truly appreciate the kind words my man. I'll definitely be seeing you again in the near future!!! Such a great comment, it means a lot to me! Definitely down to discuss a project for you in the future.

[@j.pocket]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats Bro, Perfect Timing! I spent the afternoon on the river with my other business partner, and I introduced him to your channel here. I'll be back at the store Thursday and Friday, if you get a second either day around 1:30 or 2:00 - stop by or give me a call. I've got an opportunity that has potential to REALLY help not just you, but even greater it could be a game changer for both your home life and this awesome community of subscribers you're building here. It's the exact step in the right direction you said you needed, and regardless of what evolves we're all going to get a big boost of energy just from the conversation. It's cool that it doesn't really have anything to do with me but I still get to feel excited like an 8th grader who's seen where Santa stashed the new dirtbike until Christmas morning, lol! See you soon. Cheers, brother!

[@rustycompassadventures]

Craftsmanship is top notch. Really enjoyed watching this build.

[@jimmyhetten9]

Unreal! One of the nicest transformations on KZbin! You are in a caliber of your own.

[@jeffmckaig4763]

this was totally impressive, your attention to detail, and the fact you set it up to be electric is impressive. Loved the decking work, the switch panel(s), and most of all the plumbing and livewell finish. Well done !

[@jace62808]

Bro I'm amazed at this!!! You killed it brother that looks insane. I love it

[@davidstoquertjr2429]

Exceptional craftsmanship! Your vision and attention to detail is admirable. I can only dream of having a jon boat that is anything like that.. Nice work man!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

That means a lot to me, thank you for the kind words. Seriously. 🙌

[@michaelbradford573]

Fantastic job. I would be so proud of myself if I built this. What craftsmanship!

[@coty7228]

All I can say is wow, I’ve tried to redo a 14ft Jon boat myself. Didn’t turn out anywhere near this nice. The time and skill In the finished product is amazing, Great job my friend.

[@MrRanger518]

Wow really good job! I have restored several boats over the years and the amount of time and money you end up spending is unbelievably.

[@jasonbourgeois8363]

Been watching you since the early days. Fine craftsmanship !!

[@kevindavis7790]

Some people call Big Bass a Tank but your LiveWell... That's a freaken Tank!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Haha, thanks man! I guess "the tank" will hold some tanks!!

[@kevindavis7790]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats Nice build very clean

[@flyflung]

That boat looks awesome. Really well done. I’d need a seat though. You’ve given me some ideas. Thanks for the video.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

He added some seats after pick up. It has two seat bases I installed

[@chugaaa]

Technically top notch, really very high quality, details are outstanding! Kudos

[@strinity511]

Seeing the frustration is great, we've all been there and can relate lol. Nothing worth doing yourself is ever easy.

[@toddbennett6097]

Amazing job. Makes me want to work on my boat at 3 am.

[@conradboykoii1170]

Oh man, the waterlogged injection foam! I went through the same thing when I restored a 1966 Lone Star Runabout. My son and I built our own bulkheads for bellow deck, and I think all told we sank close to 3000 rivets into it for all things done. Lotsa work, but the end result is so satisfying.

[@ryansimmons2874]

Beautiful. Job well done.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thank you

[@kbustos0298]

Real nice build. Great job.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dafishmantn]

Excellent work! Ive got some skills and experience too and what you’ve done is very close to off the charts. The details on the wiring and access to future trouble spots is well thought out. I’m guessing this was set up for electric only waters. The hull was the right size to be comfortable and stable, keeping things off the decks and out of the way. I hope you do something else in the future. Nice to watch someone do things right.

[@LBrettRay]

So awesome!!!

[@rustyharvey4557]

Sweet Build

[@fishing_with_chaz]

Absolutely stunning boat

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

🙌

[@tompartin4363]

You are a crazy man! that's amazing.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Hey, thanks!

[@gregt.8656]

AMAZING! Take a bow Mr. Jones! No pun intended-lol

[@TheKcarbandit131]

Beautiful boat !!! Great job your attention to detail is awesome

[@albertreed966]

IMPRESSIVE ! Lotta work there, I would never attempt to do it...I don't have the patience !

[@derekboehninganderson5209]

Incredible transformation!!

[@johnmann4214]

Totally just heard about your KZbin channel from your mom at my local corner store. You do some pretty badass work bud. Btw your mom proud as hell of you.

[@thedarkmittetoast7967]

that is clean !!!!!!!!!! congrats really good job

[@stevenlocklear7711]

Cuzzin' Anthony with another banger! 😎🔥🔥

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

All I make is bangers cuz 🤣

[@kris416]

This is ridiculously good

[@dgroves85]

That’s so sick!

[@markfialkowski4388]

👍 Great boat

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks!

[@MaryBethAndJeff]

This is incredible!

[@TheJBROWN75]

Beautiful work!

[@wavybeats2982]

Unbelievable work man

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks cuz

[@hotramen5952]

dude! thats so cool. well done.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Much appreciated man

[@prelwitz13]

I was wondering about putting a seat mount in the lid of a cabinet. How does it work and does it flex much, and could you explain more how you did it?

[@dennisharrison4744]

I used carpet in my express 17ft bass boat I built a deck extension on the front ordered some used hatches just like the ones on my boat now I got 4 dry compartment in front got 20oz carpet 4 big carpet graphics led lights throughout the boat pluss new fuse panel wiring and helix 7 used all aluminum on the deck extension

[@cryptojohnny7781]

Damn nice job , Im tempted to do the same with mine for the flooring but damn I doubt I could make it look as good as yours. Nice work my man

[@dwdrums10]

Wow that’s incredible……Now bring home the 3 peat A-Dub!!!

[@joshwager1015]

That is like the coolest thing ever! How many hours did it take?

[@therealjplavoie]

Good job Bud!! 🤘👌

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thank you!!!

[@onisorcircucalini9253]

Man 10 of 10 very beatyful gret work my boat dream 😢 from romania

[@MegaRickw]

Beautiful job,Rick,Delaware

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

thank you🙌

[@sebastian2fn]

So sick bro. What a great edit . I’m curious, did those r30 insulation boards absorb water laying on the floor like that for all those years ?

[@SeeMzFTW]

it looks awesome. I really need to know how stable these are vs. regular bass boats.

[@AKfishes]

Man you’re too good. Wonder how many hours you put in on this rig.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

250+

[@landrestanford3794]

Very nice Sir

[@NunyaBizness407]

Dude is talented

[@JuanGarcia-po6to]

NICE YOU DID A DAMN GOOD JOB. NOW HAVE FUN AND KEEP FISHING 🚣

[@doghouse916]

great job, a couple solar panels could provide shade and keep the battery charged indefinetly.

[@djdrisco123]

Pink Panther foam! 1970-80's! Fantastic job. I just feel 50% of that stuff is gonna peal off after 5 years :(

[@smb_316]

That was a used boat heavy on the was man the stuff you find at these hrs 💪🏾

[@Bustups]

Super impressed man awesome build 👌🏻 discover your channel through search. I’m in the process of doing the same to my boat and looking for ideas love the super hatch on the back 👍🏻

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Awesome! Glad you found the channel! Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in.

[@j74snook]

I sure would love to know how much you have in this build. I know it wasn’t cheap. Sweet build for sure.

[@callmepirk2946]

Work of art. Beautiful.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@MrSonomazr2]

Ok boys and girls can you say Master Craftsman sure you can... WOW

[@ptoriginals]

Didn’t care of the music but the build was 🔥

[@bitenbass]

My dude awesome again

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks man 👊

[@kenshin4768]

Incredible

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thank you👊

[@g_body_jtizzle1663]

Dude this is some killer work! Ive been watching videos and really want to try and tackle a build. I'm just waiting until I build my shop. What size of boat would you recommended for a small lake cruiser? Also, what would this boat cost purchased vs personally built? Thank you for the reply. Great work again! 🔥🤙

[@curtis6554]

Hello Anthony . I love your work and it inspired me to restore an old 1989 Pro 17 which I should have never started . I have a question after removing the factory foam why install new Styrofoam why not leave it out ? I really do enjoy your videos you are the master . thanks for your help and you and yours be safe

[@dennisharrison4744]

I redid a boat had 450lbs of wet foam I tore out of it lol boat would fly after that made a nice one

[@johnscott2550]

Love It❤

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks cuz

[@jkoco199]

For your painting process, what sandpaper grit, what was in that spray bottle you sprayed on the boat and what kind of red paint was that? Thank you and awesome video!

[@smokepurp5972]

ALMOST as nice as the one I'm about to build. Lol. Nice boat!

[@mikesmith1710]

great build but should have primed bare metal surfaces before decking installation

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks. I don't see why.

[@huskyfisherman1590]

Good gawd that is bad ass!!!!

[@vadimshadrin6728]

Do I understand correctly that the removed foam was supposed to keep the boat afloat in case of capsizing? Won't it drown now if it capsizes?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Would have drowned if it were left in as it was water soaked holding hundreds of pounds of weight. The owner specified he did not want any foam back in. This is an electric only reservoir boat, incredibly unlikely it will ever flip over. If it takes in water, it has a bilge pump.

[@planetfish5989]

My dream boat😊😊

[@hammer9856]

If I had the money I'd have you build me my rig!!! That's one sweet transformation!!! How many hours did it take to pimp put this ride?

[@serhiyk4622]

Nice job

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

thank you!

[@Mattyehdams]

Amazing! Do you install a drain on the floor of the boat?

[@mice1m1]

Would it be cheaper to find an old cupboard and glass the bottom then throw a motor on it?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I guess if being cheap is your end goal

[@schinderlelures5189]

Great video, what drill bit did you use to drill out the rivets. Thanks

[@curtis6554]

👍 sharp

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks!

[@azzir325]

Wow!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

👊

[@jones_edition]

I wish I had half your talent! I put a bimini top on my boat, does that count?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

absolutely!!👊

[@TiredOfApathy]

Such a cool build. I can't afford a boat but one day maybe I will. How much overall was the cost of this build with you doing all the labor yourself?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Man, loaded question because I built it for a customer and had labor cost. He bought some of the stuff, alrrady owned some parts, really hard to tell. I mean, the trolling motor alone is 3k. You could probably buy all the materials for 4-6k not including graphs or batteries or motors. But add in labor, candy paint, all the expensive electronics, this is a 25K boat all day.

[@andresponce4701]

Beautiful build around how much would that cost to build? Does it go by design just really curious I kinda want one now 😂😂

[@HighRewardOutdoors]

That would be sweet with a 250 mercury

[@drkronkron3061]

Nice job Anthony as always, I do think it’s time you step up your game and start using aluminum welding over most of the rivets. I get you have to use some rivets in some spots but that takes up too much time when you can pre fabricate and weld then install. Time is money and doing double work cost you money. Take a look at Tricked Tins Page and you will see how fast he gets his work done. He also uses minor rivet work on his builds only when necessary. I am not by any means trying to be harsh here just simply stating welding is much more stronger and cleaner looking.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I get it. Perhaps your unaware but this footage is almost 2 years old. I've welded my past 3 boat builds. You can look at my last build on here, the Alumacraft Bandit, all welded. I've been welding a year now, you can see allthe real time frames and builds on my instagram, @adubjones..I'm simply re editing old footage for a 10 minute videoseries im doing. Appreciate the insight.

[@joshualowe5545]

How much did it cost all together? I'm sure it's satisfactory doing it yourself, but was the price worth it? 🤔 ik you can pick up one at bass pro base for like 8,000 (without motor just basic)

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I'm not sure what hull you're referring to for 8K at bass pro. I built this for a customer. He had no problem paying my price for a one of a kind work of art. I build boats for people all over the country, and they wait over a year for me to do their boat. If the cheapest boat possible is what you want, I'm not your guy, and you don't see the value in hand crafted custom fabrication. Cheap is easy. Just drive to bass pro and finance. Get something that everyone can have and doesn't turn heads. Custom is custom. Typically more expensive and hard to find and definitely drops jaws at the boat ramp. To each their own though, im probably the wrong guy to ask about stock boats from bass pro, not my wheel house.

[@jeffwhiteside1124]

Awsome

[@anthonyaviles8665]

What a filler did you use an aluminum?

[@kCI251]

What was the total wet weight of the whole boat once completed?

[@johnnycrosby7662]

What’s the decking material

[@bassaddict_85]

Would you be able to tell me what grip tape you used at 6:38? Thanks

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Black pebble GatorSkinz: tbnation.net/products/gatorskinz?ref=builtforbattle&variant=33507832987783

[@MartinLarsson-f1y]

Wow

[@Brainmalfuction]

there was no fucking around during that build nice work

[@rumnboats7612]

wait, you left the transom? that much saturated foam and a soaked transom seems like the first thing to do

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

The transom was solid. Foam was only soaked in the bottom inch. Transom is 8 inches up. 1.5 yrs later, this boat now has a jack pmate and a 50hp outboard. Transom was fine. Otherwise, I'd have addressed it.

[@rumnboats7612]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats I was curious if you liked the electric, sharp build!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Um I do. But not because they are electric. Because I like the electric only reservoirs and fisheries we have here in Ga. Greatfishing, scenic, peaceful. They are manmade and for drinking water, hence regulated electric only. The red boat now has a 50hp electric outboard on it with a 28mph top speed.

[@nikolauswagner2199]

Nice! How much money did you spent totaly for this boat?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I think he had like 25K total including outboard and trolling motor

[@tonybarbre2743]

would love to have your skills

[@michaeldehart648]

Sold it yet? I could be a buyer.

[@koreyw1650]

Only 1K likes on this? Come on people

[@avalanchefishing5725]

WOW

[@in2food]

Seating?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

It has two seat bases i installed. Customer provided pedestals and seats after pick up. Not necessarily fabrication needed for that part

[@99leeray]

🤘🤘