Re-framing a 1648 Jon boat

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Disclaimer: I am DiY creator, not a professional boat builder.
to put out concepts & ideas for people to view.
Modify watercraft at your own risk.

[@Bubba4x4]

I’d love to see a tb nation duck boat build featuring a surface drive or long tail motor. Most of duck hunting guys are stuck like bass fisherman, either spend 25-50k on a duck boat or run a Jon boat.

[@TinyBoatNation]

I think that’s a fantastic idea and we are going to move on it

[@Bubba4x4]

Can’t wait for that video to hit

[@4ryanthomas]

I really love the boats you create Mike… thank you for sharing your videos!! Blessings!

[@TinyBoatNation]

Thank you very much!

[@Cavanpikefishing]

Brilliant Job Mike 👍👏

[@jasoncole7478]

Yesterday I bought the aluminum transom for my 1648 and maybe later i can install some of the boxes ya'll make. You make it look easy! Keep up the good work and making me have a vision for my jon boat.

[@TinyBoatNation]

Thanks Jason. It is actually very easy! It's out most popular system because it's so easy.

[@mikem3770]

Following this build for sure! I've had my last fishing trip of the season in my '86 Lowe Big Jon and am getting ready to rip the decking out. I did the decking myself after I bought it new. This'll be the third deck configuration it's had.

[@TinyBoatNation]

Sounds like my boat!

[@hillbillytarzan]

I have a ‘89 Bass Tracker Tournament TXS that needs this done in the worst way. Especially transom and back deck.

[@TinyBoatNation]

Check out our kits! tbnation.net/products/1648-jon-boat-weekend-warrior-kits. we have transoms as well.

[@ntj030885]

I’m thinking about trying to build a rod locker for my bass tracker. Is 1” angle aluminum and 1/8” or 5/32” rivets strong enough in your opinion? I’d like to be able to sit on the lid also at times. Thanks for any advice you might have.

[@joesgonefishin4789]

Do those screws flog out over time? Id prefer to weld the frame or at least bolts with penny washers

[@TinyBoatNation]

No, There's no real issue after everything's put together. If you ran a large outboard with excessively high speeds, it may become a problem later.

[@rickydowdenrd]

How much weight did all that add ?

[@TinyBoatNation]

Minimal. It’s very light.

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Hey Mike I heard you mentioned you can’t use a lithium battery for starting? I was wondering why because I’ve been using my 12 volt battery for going on 3 years and haven’t had a problem,it’s only a 20 horsepower and it’s use the gas motor often

[@TinyBoatNation]

Hey Ken. Yes, they don't recommend you do it. Some of the newer outboards have lithium - compatible alternators. Most do not.

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

@@TinyBoatNation thank you Mike

[@joeflores3670]

I have a 17 and a 1/2. tracker to rebuild it. What would it cost me?

[@TinyBoatNation]

A conservative build will be between 3 and 5000 depending on how deep you go in

[@Idopainting]

For when you put the aluminum on the floor are you riveting it to the boat ? Or are you welding it I'm confused? Wouldn't it leak if you rivet it?

[@CrashOutCatfishing]

I would hate to get a hole in one of these boat build. How are you gonne get to it and fix it ?

[@TinyBoatNation]

Check out our kits for this boat: tbnation.net/products/1648-jon-boat-weekend-warrior-kits Autoboat GPS Systems: tbnation.net/products/autoboat-gps-trolling-motor-anchor-system

[@sotaboy8040]

I'm going to be enlarging and rearranging the deck and seating on my fisher sv 16gt this winter. I'm going to essentially make the bench seating a split jumpseat with the driver as a permanent mount and the rest of the seat to the left hinged to tilt forward for access. My question is there a premade cushion/seating premade that will allow the seat to sit flush on the supports?

[@Marioguajardo3167]

It’s looking good!👍👍👍👍

[@rpmilius]

Nice! I see you have a space between the front deck and the console. Have you given thought to extending the deck to fill that space and adding more storage?

[@TinyBoatNation]

I specifically left it open so people can put coolers and back packs around the area without cluttering the walk way.

[@thomasearly1842]

Yes another banger to watch while im working on my tracker! You and Tricked Tins has given me the confidence to work on anything currently outboard off steering and wiring getting re done and no decks on the boat 😂 a lot to go

[@TinyBoatNation]

Great to hear!

[@raymondjohnson6496]

Why do you use pop rivets and just welding it altogether I don’t like rivets they always come loose and you always gotta get a hammer on one side and a hammer it on the other side and beat the hell out of it that’s bad news to me been there done that that’s why like welded it

[@TinyBoatNation]

Rivets are OK for the frame. The hull, not so much.

[@cryptocreek1557]

I see you putting rivots all over below the water line. How does this boat not leak?

[@TinyBoatNation]

I did not put any rivets below the waterline unless they went into the ribs

[@georgemebs]

Cant wait to see the next video great job! Love it!

[@TinyBoatNation]

Thank you so much!!

[@allanreager3306]

What aluminum welder do you use working on the framing?

[@TinyBoatNation]

MiG/spool gun

[@allanreager3306]

How many amps/brand?

[@justinharvey6192]

I would suggest aluminum tape instead of duct tape

[@TinyBoatNation]

I have never tried it, but it wouldn’t be the worst thing to do. My fear is that it rips pretty easy and if the phone pushes against it hard enough during the expansion that it would just burst through.

[@justinharvey6192]

@@TinyBoatNation good point I was thinking about the weight savings

[@Marioguajardo3167]

It’s looking good!!!👍

[@TravelingStacker]

Excited to see how this thing turns out. Much love from IL.

[@TinyBoatNation]

Thank you!

[@andyd834]

But how fast does the lite skiff go with a 6horse outboard?

[@TinyBoatNation]

5-6mph with a 4-stroke. Maybe more with a 2-stroke. They seem to be more powerful.