How to build a mini Bass Boat | Chapter 1 | Lund Pro Angler 14ft aluminum boat | Tiny Boat Nation

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[@steveodeluxe]

man, i don’t even fish but i got a 14’ because it’s all i could afford. my girlfriend and i love just being on the water. i wish that i could build to your level. all i want is to get the deck repaired. your videos are very helpful and i’m going to use some things that i’ve seen for reinforcing the floor and some waterproofing.

[@TinyBoatNation]

You can do it! You got this

[@joem2745]

Thank the Lord there are people like you to show how to do things the right way. I wonder why a big company hasn't jumped into this large market.

[@TinyBoatNation]

It's still nitch to us.

[@bemrocs]

As an electrician: Put the wire in some kind of sleeve! you will not regret. Hell, even in black split flex. That may not fill with foam. Sick video and superinteresting.

[@richmcintyre1178]

You sir are a true craftsman. I am 71 and have been fishing my entire life. My son is now fishing with his son and I would love to ask you to build a boat for them, I'm strictly shore fishing now but they would love it.

[@potatojz38]

Your opening monologue was amazing and exactly sums up how I feel about taking on a project like this too

[@terryswails1191]

We do it to save money and have the best boat we can by building it ourselves, I'm 71 years old 6'1" 240 lbs and have a 14 foot semiV bottom, I'm on social security and on a snug budget, so I try to make my boat as comfortable and functional as possible, I fish I'm a lake where some guys have big bass boats with monster motors , but little budget boat woll chase the bass, a lot slower but I'm a fishermen not a showman , but I love adding more comfort to my tin boat. Thanks for the video.

[@TheWeirdSide1]

Intro was epic along with the entire video! Ya'll could turn a float tube into a bass boat I bet!

[@ReidSwanson_Outside]

This is some incredible dedication to put that much work into an older boat. I stripped down an older 1980's welded alumacraft flat bottom that was full of rotting carpet and it took a week of evenings cleaning the old marine adhesive off the metal lining. Such a rewarding experience though, but I wouldnt have had the patience to do all the stuff you did the right way. Big props from a fellow tiny boat lover!

[@frankrossi1035]

brush back into your brush strokes and keep a wet edge. when you start in the middle of your previous brush strokes, you can see where you started that brush stroke and it harder to get a straight brush line stroke throughout the whole hull. brush back into your paint and you can fade out your stroke and get a straighter line. thats my ''im a painter know it all" comment for the day. Thanks for the videos dude. im working on my mod now and finding your videos felt like a miracle. Only know paintting and carpentry so all this aluminum framing and wireing made me feel a little lost. thank god my friend told me about these. thanks man!

[@samuelbernard700]

Awesome. Would love to see a breakdown for someone who's never done this before. For example finding and buying a boat etc

[@alexfalkinburg7040]

Yeah thatd be great

[@robertchoque3799]

The attention to detail is astounding! Even somethings as small as recessing the trolling motor foot control! The ocd gods thank you. I've never seen quality like this from any of the boat restoration vids I've ever seen!

[@HabeasJ]

Just got a 12' plastic john boat for $50 at a garage sale. Came with a small trolling motor too... A few fiberglass patches and a couple layers of flex seal later and its nearly ready to go. Just need a few rod holders and probably new motor. $200 spent so far, $500ish total budget!

[@buddytheweasel]

I have a Lund WC14 that I blew out some seals on power washing it. Just put Gluvit on to fix that, can't wait to save up enough to mod my boat. Very intimidating project, and will take me a long time to do, but once the money is there, it's happening. Thanks for the inspiration and guide!

[@ogles824]

I’ve been working on a jon boat project for a while because I had to give up my high dollar bass boat to raise a family. I’ve added seats, new paint, a trolling motor, depth finder, and homemade 10 foot power poles that slide through some pipe straps/clamps bolted to the transom. The poles are made out of 3/4 inch schedule 80 pvc pipe with a taper cut on one end and a 6 inch wide T-handle on the other. This set up nails the boat down solid in most any condition. It’s almost like fishing from a mobile boat dock........

[@cheetoz6902]

You do awesome I mean AWESOME BUILDS. I'm 48 years old and pretty skilled and did a good job on my 14 36. But you are on a level that only you stand on . I'm thoroughly impressed and love you insights. Awesome vis and I enjoy every single one

[@PondsSoloFishing]

This is easily the best boat build I have seen. You covered so many important things that others simply ignore. Great video.

[@diejeffy]

Just splashing a garden hose through the boat in the driveway is nice. Fishing a tourney in the rain all day is something completely different. Nice build. Doing this on a fiberglass bass boat might hold the value invested.

[@diejeffy]

@@TinyBoatNation I wonder how much of the investment of this build can be gotten back? All of it plus? I watch craigslist and FB marketplace every day. I buy 2-3 boats a year and flip them. I break even on tin boats under 16' 95% of the time. Glass boats that don't require a motor, I don't make money about 20% of the time. kansascity.craigslist.org/boa/d/garden-city-1980-cajun-16-fishing/7007367533.html That's the next victim if I can get the owner to answer a DG email....

[@judweaver3635]

One critique. Where the driver puts his feet during motor operation, could you put a hinged cover there, carpeted to match the deck, & padded underneath? This would maintain an area for the legs, give a seat cushion during operation, give more deck space during fishing, & help eliminate the possible risk of falling into the hole in the deck. Just a thought.

[@ibdaffy]

I am truly blown away by your very thoughtful design process and the skill YOU possess to make it become reality! So many clever and useful ideas! I genuinely thank you for posting this and sharing with us. God bless you and your subscribers with much good health and good fishing for 2020. Again, thank you!

[@C.Adams82]

"why do you do it" you can't explain it to those people. They'll never understand. Doing something most people can't or just won't. Building something from almost nothing and bit by bit watch it come to life. I get it.

[@faithb4figures810]

Did this once , but you brought it to a whole new level .

[@robertlukenbill5681]

Awesome boat Here in Colorado there is not to many lakes but when the wind kicks up it gets dangerous

[@KVX21]

Built a few myself and its enjoyable and when ur done and out fishing on that favorite lake its pretty cool feeling knowing you built a working Bass Boat. Nice work!!

[@FungSit]

well-said friend, for the same reason, I'm obsessed with the idea of building single family small plastic fishing boats, but so far it's still ideas and plans. It's much harder to start from scratch than to start with something like you did. Salute to you!

[@leoluna2348]

my small 10 FOOTER is by far my most fun!

[@johnnydrum5]

I'm currently working on a 1982 Lund Mr. Pike 16". Your videos have helped me tremendously & has given me the confidence to restore my boat. ✌🏼️❤️🤘🏼

[@farmingfishingfamilyontari2814]

How can you not sub to this guy. Better head outside and get to work on my 14’er

[@jjmendez5846]

This is awesome. Congratulations on your boat. This is something you will enjoy with your children for a long time. One of the best things is that you made it, your kids will know that and that will instill a huge sense of pride. Again, awesome.

[@TheAssaultcraft]

Awesome..ill be putting in an order for a kit here shortly. I have a 16’ 1961 lone star skipper i want to deck out. CAN’T WAIT

[@snowboy720]

I just recently saw something how you should have your trailer jack on the same side as your boat winch aka driver side. I never thought about it until I saw it and it make sense. You don’t have to reach over or climb over to raise or lower the jack. Just wanted to share that with you. Also Awesome build! I look forward to seeing the complete Coosa board tracker topper!

[@curtwarkentin6167]

WOW!!! Incredible boat. Dang the owner of that is one seriously lucky guy. Sure got me drooling.

[@johnsprague3521]

I love how you over did an old beater. Hilarious. Doing that to my boat which is what lead Me here

[@gerardjones7881]

as your boat gets heavier and heavier, mine gets lighter. My 14foot alum w/ 10hp outboard contains the following. A plug , an anchor and a paddle. I've been down the other road.

[@rcs1591]

Just acquired an alumacraft t14v xl, have a lot of work ahead of me this winter!

[@kalobpowers9907]

Me: "I'm gonna take my old gutted boat and build a deck and some storage and a live-well." Me 10 minutes into the video: "I'm just going to buy a new boat."

[@chrisbarr5289]

You’re talented dude, true artwork!

[@agelualofa]

Whao... Bro what an amazing job. Beautiful work, I can only wish my small nation were near your place, I would have been there everyday to provide you support. Love it my Brother keep up the amazing work. God bless

[@danieltatum3477]

50 seconds in and you already have me subscribed, well said.

[@jdmr.3346]

I'm blown away by the amount of talent and skill you have. I'm going to watch all your content and hope to hire you in the near furure.

[@rtshort]

Outstanding transformation. That looks as good as any rig that you could buy new, and it was done with love and safety in mind. Great job.

[@erichgonzalez6685]

Bruh what is up with this highly inspirational intro??? I wanna build something now. Anything! God Dammit!

[@1stcoolbreeze]

This was an awesome build! I noticed the hole in the deck where the operator puts his feet is open while they are fishing. Have you ever thought of putting a seat cushion on a panel that the operator can sit on while riding and flip closed while fishing?

[@kouki2123]

this boat is way better than a new designed boat! So sick! Im in love.

[@davidlowery8570]

man you guys are so talented why not just make a boat hull yourselves and no limits

[@aaronschwanke3563]

Man, ive been checking out your videos for a few months now. And I gotta say, that intro on this video was INTENSE!! But love your videos man! Thanks for the awesome and extremely Informative content

[@macman0117]

Outstanding! Just started doing a few simple rebuilds this year but after seeing what you’ve done here, well, let’s just say I’m gonna be kicking my next rebuild up many notches! Subscribed, inspired and ready for more...

[@mhploch6458]

The intro monolog earned my subscription

[@michael1297]

I'm glad I stumble on this channel. Who give 2 shit if it does leaks (I do). Its the impossible, making possible. I would really love to come help for one weekend. Amazing work. Keep up the good work

[@EricCommon]

man, this is straight-up talent.

[@CalibassinTV]

Definitely on my bucket list. Jon to bass conversion

[@nathanhejny4045]

Sweet boat nothing left out 100 % custom now i would like to see how money he has invested into materials

[@jorgeferrer7319]

Man I can't stop watching your videos ...amazing work. Congrats ...all the way down from South America. Very inspiring

[@Phtalvyriz]

I have a fiberglass bass boat and a pretty nice kayak and I still want to try my hand at building one of these

[@TinyBoatNation]

We are here to help

[@kylep8274]

Bro, One thing you missed was not installing a flip seat to be used while at the Tiller and flipped over to complete the walking deck while fishing instead of having a step down death trap. Maybe do that on your next build.

[@martyquinteto3078]

Mike what an inspirational video man. Me and my two sons were going to buy kayaks and customize them for fishing, change of plans bro. We are going to do a Bass boat instead. Thank you again for the inspiration my friend.

[@donmontez622]

Great Concept and super attention to detail - I worked with Ranger for years, love to see how you build boats like Forrest did.

[@hungrydad7537]

Sitting on my kayak agreeing with your opening statement, absoluetly!!

[@bswimber73bw]

Very inspired ..I was just like you ,I recently just sold my little boat and moved up to a 18’ . I just needed more room ..keep it going Bud ,nice work

[@jimmywilson1388]

Man that’s a sick little boat…🤙🏼

[@TinyBoatNation]

Thank you

[@Rokynutz]

Mike...I have been with the channel for a long time. It never seizes to amaze me with your craftsmanship

[@deantandeski6776]

You are a good teacher. Thorough! I have been inspired. Thank you!

[@sethjohnson6539]

Every work I've seen from tb nation is excellent . WOW! Ok .

[@stephenrutland8838]

Have you try to do a Pan Fish style boat with a stick steer open floor. plan with rod locker on one side, Livewell and storage on the other side?

[@TinyBoatNation]

People from my shops have. They came out very nice.

[@patrickretsel7048]

Damn brother....you rock! After seeing this level of upgrade, you should be a busy man.......great job😎

[@reallyrightpersonafycta4007]

Wow ... Kick ass boat man. Great build standards.

[@silas5483]

This is great. EXACLTY what I would love to have in my boat. But I don’t have the experience and skills to do so. Or the tools.

[@KiLLaBoNgRiP707]

I'm picking it up as I go, and I'm finding it is surprisingly easy to learn and not as bad as I thought. Plus, each step makes me more confident

[@cw6795]

You don't have to go this in depth to get a better boat. I have a boat with a front casting deck but only a small area around the back and edges to stand. I just took off the original 12" rear hatch and made it 3'. Easy rear casting deck and more storage.

[@greasemonkeyfishing7611]

About to start on a 10 32 already decked it but I’m cutting the boat in half to widen in cause I’m doing a jet John bas boat build for my river an to u people that dis on tbn I have a bass boat an still enjoy building boats like this

[@greasemonkeyfishing7611]

First jet John build for me an this rotax 587 jet ski an 10 ft boat I only have a 100 bucks in the set up I have a bad ass v Hull like ur building here but like flat bottoms

[@ADvxDrainville]

Im going to do this one day. when i finish school next year ill be looking for this type of diy project.. i had this in mind and found this looking it up, thanks for the inspiration

[@rayssun2362]

You are very clever with your work

[@levithefisherman3363]

Ever do a gheenoe highsider build? not much to work with but can get pretty creative, my gheenoe is the first build i have ever done and i love it

[@Harlanmote]

I’m on my 4th restoration 3 bass trackers and one Alumacraft Maverick 18” that i am working on now. And like you said it’s paid for.

[@jpelfrey325]

The anchor pole vid was one of the coolest and most impressive things I've seen

[@nickeewatson1534]

How tippy is a v bottom vs a flat bottom after your done putting in floors and adding foam?

[@prestondoherty14]

I’m usually not impressed by much.....but not going to lie!!! You do badass work bud!!! Hopefully you are doing this full time!!

[@TimHaunFishing]

S.U.B.S.C.R.I.B.E.D! I am so glad I found this channel. You've inspired me to do two things. 1. To refurbish a little Jon boat. 2. One day be wealthy enough to have you build me the sickest boat you've ever built!

[@steffensieps]

Very, very good!!! It's a dream for every fisherman... Greatings from Germany... 👍

[@Q2bFF]

😂🤣😂 that opening monologue.

[@MyersJ2Original]

Need to get you some king starboard for your panels. Stuff is legit!

[@tomrouse4726]

I know you primarily bass fish down there. But i would loooooove to see you make a walleye type boat. Something like a Lund ProV style or Alumacraft Competitor. I have an old bench style 16ft Alumcraft Lunker and want to make it into that style for walleyes and bigger water up here in Minnesota. Love what you do and would love you to do something like that.

[@rollforever4869]

i swear this is all i want in life now =O

[@kouki2123]

i swear this is all I need period! Lol

[@stevesteve4350]

Will you sell or build one of your custom boats? This is not a joke. I've wanted a boat like that for years.

[@sandersodablast]

What a build! Awesome! Following from Western Australia, eyeballing ideas for my 12ft Stacer and hoping to be TBN worthy one day keep em coming!

[@TinyBoatNation]

Get it done!

[@jvandeEi1]

Incredible work on that rebuild. I’m a huge fan of your technique and attention to detail.

[@anthonymannarino6536]

Awesome Guys. Can you build a small saltwater skiff for the Back Country flats,

[@richthompson7625]

I made my tiny boat as cheap as possible and I am extremely handy. But you guys are the men. Tell me how and I will send you a pic of my 1953 14 v bottom starcraft

[@NightAtTheRoxbury]

holy shit this channel! this video!!! changed my life it is 5am est i woke up sunday morning late saturday night and this was just Fing amazing! i am, i want to do this! 14ft tiny boat build coming soon!!! oh and TBN i might need some help so your videos are my instruction manual! i want to copy this style so badly! SUBSCRIBED!!!!

[@TinyBoatNation]

Good luck on your Journey.

[@laird340]

Been wanting to do this for years. My dad and I did a Jon boat when I was a kid

[@MsTj2cool]

If you don't mind the break down of total times and $$$ spent on rebuilding the boat, Please. Much appreciated.

[@cdanielh128]

Just came across this. Fucking wow! This looks like something I could do with my old man. He is coming up to the big 74 and looking to retire. What a great thing to help him get on the lake. Subbed.

[@TinyBoatNation]

It’s a great family project

[@Nyghtprowler]

I get the pour foam but man - Wiring and other things getting foamed out is going to be a mess if you ever need to go back in there. I've had to chip foam out of places and it's not fun! hah

[@OfficerDowns]

*Does a whole prolonged intro to appeal to poor fisherman* Immediately after: “this is a spare no expense build”

[@dogtower1414]

The speech got to my soul! liked and subscribed

[@edwardcaldwell9644]

talk about nailing the intro!! props

[@randylanhart1796]

I'm not into tiller boats ... BUT I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!! CAN ya do some console boats.

[@stevennighswongersln]

I love you poem at the beginning

[@FishNC1973]

At about 9:30 you started adding rivets to what I assume are useless holes like I have in mine. Do you use any resin or sealer on top of these to lessen possible leaks? Thank you for all the tips and instruction!

[@lyleward8855]

Patagonia! Sweet man I grew up on that lake

[@cubbyvonduzit7518]

Curious to how well the pour foam ages, I’ve seen several glass boats with waterlogged foam floors. I’d think eventually it will fill the cavities I. The foam as it deteriorates and you’ll never dry out.

[@cubbyvonduzit7518]

@@TinyBoatNation doesn’t really address the question to the issue. I think the pour foam may be susceptible to being waterlogged over time. Seems a solution that will render the boat useless after a decade or so. I also see this as an obstacle to make any future repairs if you need to buck a couple rivets tight or make a patch removing the foam will be a pita.

[@numsiskit]

Besides traction, what's with the carpet all over bass boats? Seems like a big fish slime sponge. (I'm a saltwater guy)

[@verseonej]

I think what you have done is great. I like your show.