Super Simple Jon Boat Floor

SUPER (Stupid) SIMPLE JON BOAT FLOOR
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In this video I will show you the simplest way I know how to install a floor in your jon boat. Very simple. Very easy. DIY friendly!
A customer dropped off his 15ft #trackerboats Topper with #brigadeboats and had a few requests. 1) add a bit more storage. I accomplished that with my last video, Turn Your Jon Boat Bench Into Storage. 2) add a floor system, #jonboattobassboat style! That's what I will show you in this video!
The customer wanted a budget friendly floor to provide a good place for his young son to venture through out the boat during a day on the water. Jon boat aluminum hulls get hot and dangerous for kids, let alone adults tripping over the ribs! There is a solution! I will show you mine in this video.
To add a jon boat floor the simple way, I show in this video step by step. I'll show all materials and tools needed. I'll show you my process with some tips and tricks along the way. Take what you can away from it and improve upon the design if you see fit! I hope this video is of some service to you.
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[@johndecker3080]

I like the workmanship and simplicity. I added my own modification. Instead of screwing the floor to the boat ribs, I put two stainless steel hinges on one end (to the bench) so the floor lifts up so that if water gets into the boat, you can lift the floor and let it dry between trips to the lake. Now the floor and the side storage boxes all lift up.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Nice! Great idea cuz

[@christophervela5447]

Show us a video

[@tadcobert1307]

Oh yeah that is smart, thank you

[@dwaynebrewton9482]

Great budget job. I would have sealed both sides of plywood because most leaks occur below deck.

[@richardcox4413]

Great descriptions and detail. I think I'll try the EVA foam instead of carpet, but your description is so clear that it will be very easy to do this. Thanks!

[@db2474]

I love your work and attention to detail is on point! Quick tip on your rib notching...use a hole saw the size of your rib width and then cut from the outside of your ply with your jig saw for super clean cuts. Great video either way!!!

[@mglangley56]

Thanks for a well detailed and informative video. Just finished putting a deck in my Jon boat. Turned out great!

[@freshwatersbassfishing]

I added this exact same floor to my 1542 and it's been great so far. Thanks for this!

[@georgealexander9427]

I modified my Tracker 1436 similarly but used insulation on the sidewalls covered with Luan panels and carpet. Front and rear trolling motors and dual fish finders, pedestal seat mounts, and remote anchors completed the upgrades. Electrical runs enclosed in split tubing assured reliability. I heated the boat with Coleman lanters on the floor fore and aft. Even in the dead cold of winter, the insulation worked so well that I would fish in shirt sleeves as anything else had me sweating. Night lites rounded out the project. I kept it for 7 years, selling it only after buying a brand new Tracker 175 Pro TX. LOVE your channel! Keep the goodies flowing.

[@noahjohns7954]

Great video! I’m mowing lawns on weekends to save up for my first jon boat, I wanna get one before April 2022

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Keep grinding man👊 Good things come to those who work for it!

[@noahjohns7954]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats thanks man! It’s for sure a grind but it’ll pat off

[@jtee9548]

That's awesome, you should be proud of yourself.

[@trevormerivale6882]

How old are you bro?

[@toddkennedy5714]

Good job. Keep up the hard work. (Fist bump)

[@ShaneJMcNair]

CPES is a GREAT sealer too... It's used in wood ship & boat building. Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer. Thanks for sharing

[@gunnergause6028]

Very informative videos. I’ve been restoring and building boats for years now, can I make a friendly suggestion? When you put resin on plywood it works much better if you mix 50/50 resin and acetone. This lets the resin saturate into the wood instead of float on the surface. Definitely do the underside as well. PS- double up on hardner (MEK) when you mix 50/50 resin and acetone. Good luck sir.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thank you. I will try this. I appreciate your advice!

[@dougbradshaw9148]

@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats Have you tried the 50/50 on anything yet. Would like to know your opinion.

[@johnh1001]

Bravo sir , at time about 8:00 the use of the leaf blower , excellent ! Good modern idea . Another neat modern leaf blower idea that I saw recently was leaf blowers being used to clean sand/grit off of a large go kart track on race day . Good video .

[@tadcobert1307]

Great instructions and clear methods, this is a huge help as we are starting our build

[@appleseed8375]

I took the crnter seat out insulated the bottom with the blue foam board covered it sll with plywood. Use both for hunting and fishing. Use a mr heater with a 20 pound tank for waterfowl season. My blind keeps in the heat. Good job on the build.

[@kCI251]

Looks really nice. I would just use grey deck stain and not bother with carpet that will hold moisture and rot the plywood.

[@leojagawaga6481]

One Of The Best Budget Friendly Videos On Boat Floor Builds ! I Was A Little Nervous On Self Taping Screws But They Looked Great After They We’re Applied.And Yes I To Cross The Street for Good Deals At Lowes And Home Depot ! Going To Use Your Method Because I Don’t Want To Remove My Bench Seats And Saving Money On A Fixed Income Is A Must ! New Subscriber Thanks Very Much

[@HBJFishing]

Making me want a jon boat more than a bass boat with this idea and the fishing deck. Even older boats are expensive as hell lol. Nice work brotha.

[@andylimb]

Another great one cousin! Man I just noticed 21K subscribers now! Fantastic!

[@ricktanner7556]

I like the way you speed through the long processing and you did a good job on explaining I’ve done a lot of boats in my ears but it’s always good to watch out other people and other ideas thank you

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

No problem, thanks for positive feedback my friend

[@mikewilhelmson8413]

great video man. Ive got a bunch of plans for the jon boat I picked up last year, once its not winter here anymore Im gonna get going on it. This is how im gonna do the floor, thanks.

[@ricklist9381]

Lol @ballin on a budget! Thats my favorite phrase. Nice work and video.

[@buckreynolds1779]

Blains Farm and Fleet has gallon Bondo Resin for $49.00 a gallon and $7.00 shipping flat rate . My 1 gallon just arrived and was slightly dented but made the journey./ Hardner was included..................Keep on Jon Boating in the Free World !!!

[@Everydayfishing]

Turned out nice - good work and easy to follow instructions! Thanks for sharing

[@chiphill4856]

I ran my 1448 Jon boat with a piece of 1/2" plywood floor. I treated the plywood with deck oil. No foam. No resin. No carpet. No staples. Bare plywood can dry out between trips. Lasted for years and years, even donated the floor to a friend w same model boat. Don't try and measure out the size of the floor. Much easier and accurate to make a pattern from cardboard.

[@jeremyoshea7941]

Is there any reason you don’t use hydro turf, or is it because of budget, I think you have nailed it through the years, for content and know how. You have motivated many of us. Thank you for that, I got a hook in the carpet and ripped it but I didn’t trowl the glue I just sprayed out of an aerosol can . That might be the reason behind the rip….?

[@sha6mm]

My first one was like that with Marine Grade Plywood, second one was a sheet of aluminum .125 which was lighter does not rot. I used the blue insulation as well.

[@groupergary5536]

I used 2" foam to match my rib height and just put a rubber mat trimmed nicely on top. It pulls out easily at the end of the seasons to wash down and reset it.

[@edhiestand1197]

With the foam did you really need the ledgers? Thanks cool easy project.

[@e.a.dforlife9789]

Awesome video this is going to help me a lot just got myself a flat bottom boat and wanting to do this

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Glad I could help

[@ShaneZettelmier]

That’s funny, I refurbished a boat one time in my life and I did exactly what you wanted against with the carpet. I don’t think I put too much glue on it because I used the little tool with the grooves but I think I over rolled it and ended up having some of the glue start to come up through the carpet, luckily I stopped once I noticed it and everything worked out good but they were a couple areas that were a bit stiff. If I didn’t use the tool with the notches I’m pretty sure I would’ve put way too much glue on there and destroyed it.

[@jeremyoshea7941]

Is there any reason you don’t use hydro turf, or is it because of budget, I think you have nailed it through the years, for content and know how. You have motivated many of us. Thank you for that, I got a hook in the carpet and ripped it but I didn’t trowl the glue I just sprayed out of an aerosol can . That might be the reason behind the rip….? bTW your voice really works for video!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

At the time of this video Hydroturf was not popular yet. As of now, I only use it on aluminum. I suppose you can thickly coat plywood in resin and then cover it in turf. I haven't done so yet, but that's how I'd try. I wouldn't stick it to bare wood, but that's just me.

[@oms7969]

Subbed. Thanks for the help you’re a genius

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Appreciate it 🙌

[@georgetorres8834]

Nice job thank you

[@Jonyam]

Just finished mine if you bevel the outer edges about fifteen degrees in it'll drop in tight and smooth to the hull.

[@philipjean1086]

I put 1 1/2 styrofoam on bottom of hull then riveted 1/16 aluminum checker plate on top of styrofoam and into Ribbs only added 22lb weight of boat it won’t absorb water and is not slippery when wet. Simple, good looking and will last forever and not any more expensive than plywood

[@caseyturner8773]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@nate4036]

Anthony, grab some fiber blades. It’s a life changer on a chop saw.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I'll look into that, thanks

[@dougbradshaw9148]

Just what I was looking for. Great video! I have a 1984 16/52 Monark which I found corrosion in the bottom do to previous owner care. I’m learning as I go on this project as this is my first aluminum boat. Had I known what I know now I would’ve found another boat to work on. The floor I removed had treated plywood on the bottom topped with sheet metal pieces (old signs) and hide by a nice looking none slip flooring material , looked great when I purchased it thinking I’ll have fun fixing up the motor since I am a mechanic which I did. Then I started on the boat and found things I had to pay someone to weld etc.. I have spent hours removing corrosion. I want to keep an eye on it so I was looking for an easy way to build a removable floor. Also the middle bench has been removed and I watched you use hat channel in another video but I can’t locate the small amount I need? I have a thousand questions on this project so I’m going to watch the rest of your videos. I’d bring you the boat but I’m in Texas. So keep up the good work and thanks again.

[@antonshkabara3090]

I did something like this a month ago with plans from Woodglut.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Nice!

[@civicproframe3698]

be interesting to disassemble that now and see if you've had a lot of galvanic corrosion putting stainless steel screws straight into the the aluminium rails

[@glennlandry7714]

You gave me ideas for my boat brother. Great video!

[@jamesschorr6774]

Try using a paneling blade installed backwards in your chop saw, no kickback and a clean cut.

[@DonLStueve]

Put the miter saw in backwards, works for cutting metal

[@jimbo9563]

When I cut aluminum on my miter saw, I turn the blade backwards so it doesn’t buck or grab.

[@58landman]

You provide an excellent demonstration and it looks easy but I'm as mechanically inclined as a bowling ball and I'm afraid I'd mess it up. Wish I knew someone who did this kind of thing.

[@arrow3061]

i did this about 20 yrs. ago. the ledgers are not needed. i notched around the side ribs for a snug fit, but leave room for carpet wrap. if left outside it lasted about 4 yrs. before it needed replaced.

[@arrow3061]

and , then i got smart and used sheet aluminum.

[@RandomJ2023]

Any issues with the stainless screws in the aluminum?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

No. I debate that a lot. Not any better option and aluminum corrosion in applications is WAY overblown to the level of people being misinformed. Not saying the boat manufacturers get everything right but even Tracker uses stainless for factory installs.

[@ricktanner7556]

Only thing I would’ve done different on yourself tapping screws is I like those beauty washers

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Nice. Definitely more than one way to do it.

[@bitenbass]

Nice I just did my floor over used foam and aluminum

[@aaronelmendorf6891]

If you flip your saw blade backwards you can cut aluminum without it grabbing.

[@jayfromtexas6718]

Great job bud!

[@timothydelahaye7743]

Drilling into the ribs doesn’t weaken it?

[@macprince5667]

Is rubber mat usable instead of carpet?

[@TheTinHorseMonty]

Great breakdown

[@minafady3084]

Great job man but floor vinyl is much better than carpet for cleaning

[@ronniegillaspy]

Cheap tip: Old used plastic gift cards are great for spreaders too, cut notches with scissors if needed

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks

[@skeets6060]

Flip the blade around so its cutting backwards, it works a lot better for cutting alu

[@markmonaco8901]

Thank you very much

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

You are welcome

[@mazaratee1548]

Great video and thanks for showing each step along the way. Do you think the plywood could be substituted with pegboard instead? Since the foam is underneath and providing rigidity and with the resin covering it should hold. Any thoughts or things to consider?

[@richarddegen6184]

No!

[@Mrjeepcherokee1]

Do trouble hooks get caught on that carpet?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Yes absolutely, it's cheap outdoor carpet

[@avdo005]

How much do you charge for this and the bench storage ?

[@cryptocreek1557]

I have that same exact saw

[@bluegatormedia]

Other than looks. What the purpose of. It Toby out the rib notches?

[@stevenbenavente1229]

Good job

[@ryansickler9579]

I’m flipping a Jon boat for profit but every time I work on it it makes me want to keep it more lol

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

They can be fun projects

[@tuckamorecustomknives4550]

Looking good!🔥🤘🏻

[@brianhowe7994]

You can bevel cut the sides for a closer fit

[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

Great video !

[@talktolee]

awesome vid...thanks for the details!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

No problem, thank u

[@ralphparker]

If you do this, use a marine grade plywood. I think in about 10 years you will appreciate it.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Marine plywood is special order. 3 times as much. For a garage kept boat that will only get wet while out on the water, I bet this will still be good in 25 years. I've taken apart enough 20 year old basstrackers with factory plywood (untreated) that was still not rotted out. If your intention is to leave the boat out in the yard to fill up with rain water, then I wouldn't suggest adding a floor at all. This is cost effective and DIY friendly with common materials you can walk into a hardware store and buy.

[@jspendleton3898]

I know it was only 4 screws, but I would rather not compromise the integrity of the boat ribs. Any holes are forever. I'd probably instead adhere the foam board to the deck with a small amount of construction adhesive, and then adhere the plywood to the foam board. Adhesive could be removed away if you ever need it wanted to replace the floor.

[@seriousmechanicing]

Ha, shop on both sides of the street. Epps bridge makes it easy.

[@Melicoy]

thanks

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

No problem

[@jckdnls9292]

Get a board of Schluter , cut it to size, lay it down, and call it a day.

[@chucksmith5002]

Great job

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thanks!!!

[@REDCONOne_YT]

What kind of ply wood is that? Treated or marine?

[@HuntFishHarvest]

Does cutting the benches affect the stability of the boat

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Not as long as you leave some meat around the angled edges. That's the strongest point side to side connection

[@wayneannese2694]

Nice job...came out really nice..But installing all That plywood to the floor would add unwanted weight. To the boat.. My boat it like 90 lbs Tracker... Ez for myself Add plywood floor Im askin for help to load An unload... Although It did come out really nice 👍

[@xxpricexx817price9]

Nice man

[@SmokieSolow]

How much did everything cost

[@MisoJuice]

So what’s the next videos called so I can watch them?

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

I find fiberglass resin can get brittle and crack. I like epoxy all day and twice on Sunday.

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Yeah your not wrong.

[@jamminoutdoors8275]

What size rivets did you use? What size drill bit did you use? Thanks.

[@webincomeincome8767]

Won’t the boat collect water without drain holes cut into each seat so water can flow aft.

[@philh.363]

Anthony when coating the plywood in the fiberglass resin to you coat both sides or just top and sides?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I used to do both sides. It doesn't hurt. In reality the bottom will only soak water if the boat is really flooded. So, for time, cost, material savings, i now just coat the tops and sides. Hope this helps.

[@Powerstroke904]

Wonder if sea dek decking would adhere to the sanded resin good.

[@peace4peaceful]

Love it

[@sqwearl1392]

You need a tri cut blade for aluminum

[@Jeremywalsh7]

If you turned the blade around on that saw it would cut better.

[@natalienewnom8243]

Hey love your videos. Im doing this my boat currently. Anyway, you happen to know where else i could get that 1" x 1" metal piece? The link isn't working.

[@billythebandit7480]

Subscribe as soon I saw he was a Georgia fan ..

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

GO DAWGS. You're either ELITE or you're not!

[@giorgioveneziale4176]

Cuz nice video !

[@nafod32]

I like to use stainless rivnuts instead of self tapers

[@jeffpower6473]

Use 1/2” pvc sheet and skip the epoxy coating

[@neiltalbot4586]

Do you fiberglass both sides of the floor?

[@TheFaithfulfil]

My only question is what happens if the floor is exposed to rain or a lot of water? Would it be able to drain properly?

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Thats what the channels stamped in the hull are for. Yes

[@tonyvickery5088]

why do you only due one side

[@sportsandhobies]

Thanks for the video! What kind of plywood do you recommend? I’m unable to find any marine grade wood unfortunately. I still plan to coat the wood with fiberglass resin and hardener like you did in the video. Thanks in advance

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

I don't use marine grade.I use 1/2 inch "exterior" grade. The exterior grade is rated for exterior home sheathing and the plys are glued with water resistant glue to prevent delamination if it gets moisture in it. Still coat in resin.

[@ChuckRiley123]

How could I locate someone in Dallas Ft Worth TX area to do a similar floor project in a 14’ vee aluminum StarCraft fishing boat?

[@reedmcknight5345]

What are the benefits of the foam ?

[@bmanstyle661]

Support and floatation

[@Steve-xo7fj]

What about drainage through sides. It looks like you have a tight fit. There are times i get sloppy with netting fish. The other day i tipped my cooler taking out of boat and fish fell on floor. I'm thinking of cleaning mess. Thanks

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Water finds a way man. It wasn't cut air tight my friend...

[@timhaakenson916]

DAMN! ITS SUPER SIMPLE... WHY YOU TAPER HATIN?!