How Boat Decks Are Built - Sportsman's "Behind The Glass" (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Welcome to Sportsman Boats, "Behind The Glass," a new series based around the construction process inside the Sportsman Plant. In this episode we are taking a look at the Deck Construction Process. We will dive into each step along the way, explaining the materials we use and why we use them.
Come back each week as we release new episodes and take you through the processes we have developed to build the fastest growing line of center console and bay boats on the market.
Behind The Glass Official Page:
www.sportsmanboatsmfg.com/btg
Chapters
Introduction- 0:00
The Deck- 0:50
Mold- 1:50
Gelcoat- 2:15
Skincoat Layer- 2:35
Composite- 3:15
Bulking- 4:40
Deck Features- 4:50
Boxes- 6:00
Cut and Grind- 6:50
Outro- 8:15

[@Steadicam305]

Many boat brands dont allow not ONE photo/video to be taken at their factory. These videos show Sportsmans’ transparency & quality on how their builds come to life. Very sick videos Vic & Mike!!!!!! Keep it up 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SportsmanBoatsOffical]

Thanks for the great feedback! Our goal is to be transparent with our customers so they know exactly what goes into the quality of their boats build process.

[@miked8227]

Well I really admire the transparency and must admit that I have included sportsman in my shortlist of manufacturers that I am considering for my next boat. 👍🏻

[@charlesme2998]

Thoroughly enjoying this series. I realize the effort that goes into these productions however they allow an intimate look at your products. Thank you

[@SportsmanBoatsOffical]

Thank you for the kind remarks! We are very happy to see people enjoying this series and we can't wait to show even more to you. The next episode is releasing tomorrow!

[@charlesme2998]

@@SportsmanBoatsOffical I hope to get a factory tour in the next few weeks.

[@albar1000]

Cannot wait to take delivery of my 322 open! Viewing this shows your attention to detail and quality! Keep up the amazing work!

[@SportsmanBoatsOffical]

Thanks Greg! You're going to love your Open 322! It's a beast of a boat. The family will love cruising around in it with all the comfortable seating and if you enjoy fishing you'll love how well it handles offshore and makes catching fish a comfortable experience.

[@sammcvea1069]

I have had my 302 since January . You want be disappointed. She has 150ish hours so far. Factory support for anything is all that.

[@sharkbonesjern7141]

Great. What do you call the composite material on the deck?

[@SportsmanBoatsOffical]

We use several different coring materials on the deck for different purposes. One key piece we use is aqua steel in higher stress areas such as where cleats are located or trolling motor plates.

[@clarkwayne3440]

What do you call the bonding agent for the hull and stringer?

[@SportsmanBoatsOffical]

It's called, Methyl Methacrylate.

[@matthewcarlot9787]

Whats the software used to design this boat

[@robertlesko9277]

A lot of chopper gun use 🤔

[@williambyars3454]

Was going to buy a sportsman boat but that music is too annoying.

[@SportsmanBoatsOffical]

We appreciate the feedback.