Building the BADDEST John boat for under $800 bucks!! DIY

[@ralphcantrell3214]

That color is perfect! It makes me want to paint mine whether it needs it or not. It all worked out great. Nice refresh.

[@MrSki-tyvm]

Tip if you want wood to last in a boat???? coat it with epoxy resin a few times. It will do 2 things. Absorb the epoxy making the wood more structural and water proof. . Your wood will last a crazy long time.

[@juliovaca9258]

I was thinking about a fiberglass coat what do you think about that?

[@Nep311]

Epoxy will crack.

[@c.c.1070]

Actually go to a printing company and get a few of their press plates and put it over the wood and seal it. We put carpet over ours for use on the floor of our duck boat. We have since replaced the carpet twice since 1997. The plates we used were sized 28” x 44”, they’re made of thin aluminum.

[@benjaminrippons2321]

@@Nep311it definitely won’t

[@andrewemington1588]

That’s awesome. Any chance you could add links to the lights, wiring and speakers?

[@TropicTrdr]

Just stumbled upon your video and really enjoyed it. I used to have a Jon Boat growing up in Florida and now that I'm back, I want another one! I used to see those long tailed motors running up and down the canals of Bangkok, Thailand back in the 1970's but they used engines out of Toyotas; I never knew they caught on here. Great job!

[@danawalker55]

Cool! Awesome boat for duck hunting, fishing, or whatever! Thanks for sharing!

[@jonniebox9656]

This was so fun to watch! It’s definitely inspired me to do a project like that. Thank y’all and God bless!

[@texasplumr]

I have that motor motor on a Mud Skipper Twister and really like it on my 1436 Lone Star. I know that you have a surface drive now and I wanted a surface drive but can't afford it. The Twister has a shorter shaft and I have almost the same angle as a surface drive, which is very close to an outboard. People worry about that flexible shaft and they send a spare with it, which kind of made me worry. But I've throttled the hell out of it with no problems, so far. I grease it every time I load it on my trailer though and I got rid of that three bladed prop before I even mounted it on the boat. I need to pop over to the video about your surface drive and ask where you bought the kit from. I love my little mud boat and do all of my fishing from it. Oh, I used Gator Glide on mine too. That stuff is amazing!

[@gavinsewell864]

Do you have a link to the motor?

[@georgemcmillan3383]

@texasplumr What kind of performance are you seeing out of your twister? Speed? Running vegetation?

[@hondablood3]

Awesome video! Paint job turned out nice and the rip thru the marsh at the end was even better

[@earnestbass4043]

Sweet job on the boat and the video! Keep ‘em coming!

[@c50ge]

When you pour out of a jug. Turn the jug 180 degrees and pour out of the side. You will have better control and won’t have the glue glug glug thing going on and it won’t splash splash splash. Also add a small painting pole to your roller then you can roll with two hands and your wrists won’t hurt. Try it you’ll like it! I’m redoing an old Lowe deep “V” Thanks for the lesson’ I subscribed and liked

[@OutdoorswithFloridaSmokin]

Are you for real? Bozo

[@c50ge]

@@OutdoorswithFloridaSmokin no bozo. Metal gallon container pour over the side, you can get much more tilt to the can before products start to flow.

[@c50ge]

@@OutdoorswithFloridaSmokin Watch video Quick tip, pouring from a 1 gallon can. Sorry if I did a poor job of explaining.

[@OutdoorswithFloridaSmokin]

@@c50ge the problem is why are you commenting to start with? He’s a grown man he knows what he’s doing. It’s not your place to correct a grown man or even tell him what to do.

[@c50ge]

@@OutdoorswithFloridaSmokin the reason I commented is because someone taught me another way to do something and was sharing with others, not just with the author of the video. There was no nefarious or degrading comment made . I probably did a poor job of explaining it but thought it might be helpful. If it would make you feel better I will gladly remove my comments. I apologize if me comments were taken in a way I did not intend, had nothing to do with me judging his maturity.

[@marshalllaw4116]

Red and Green sideljghts must be visible across 112.5°, and from a distance of one mile. All I noticed on your sweet rig was only visible from 90°.

[@thebrowncompound]

If the navigation lights are on the light bars blasting the radio is all the way up and I’m bouncing off the rev limiter lmao never had an issue tho.. new owners problem

[@isaacmccoy2325]

Tree bark goes up not sideways but it still looks good

[@danle746]

Bad Ass boat!! I’m very motivated now to do something very similar to your outstanding project, congratulations man. You’ve earned a subscriber!

[@Bottomfeedercustoms2024]

Enjoyed the video. The camo running end to end instead of up and down is a little confusing???

[@thebrowncompound]

First timer lol

[@chevyon37s]

I like the end to end camo direction rather than up and down. Think about the hull being long and narrow like a big log in the water and what direction the bark on a tree runs. The grain runs up and down a tree not around it.

[@krustysurfer]

Well done little brothers! Awesome build! Thanks for the ride aloha

[@thebrowncompound]

Thanks for watching!

[@patrickcarlin6668]

This is the perfect huntin boat good job man

[@seandaniels1671]

where you from ? Gonna build this setup with my great grandpas jon boat but im gonna weld some pods on the back. Nice build bubba i love it

[@thebrowncompound]

Flordia in Orlando!

[@Mntnere]

Turned out bad ass. Thanks for sharing

[@cascadervsolarsolutions]

Looking back would you have painted the hulll first before the bottom?

[@KITT-K2000]

Verry cool, is this a 12 foot, looking to buy one

[@thebrowncompound]

14/36

[@Florida_AntL]

Awsome build! Do you happen to have a build list and links to the stuff you used? Thanks!

[@knoxoswald]

Where did you get the stencil for the boat? Looks good.

[@thebrowncompound]

Amazon

[@northamericanproductions]

No need to waste a rocker panel switch for a stereo that already has its own power switch. Wire it straight to power and run a inline fuse for protection. Good work btw. I built my own Jon boat as well.

[@offgridwhitetails8768]

That is incorrect sir. If you do not have a main feed then the ACC will drain your battery if sitting for long periods of time off a trickle charger.

[@Jack2thecore]

I wonder what the fish think about the music you be playing while out and about :D

[@kadinlong3683]

What radio and speakers did you use?

[@thebrowncompound]

Check my most recent John boat build I linked the amp I used on this boat. Speakers were already In it but I like ds18

[@KnuckleSandwichMint]

great video. aren't the nav lights suppose to be visible from the side?

[@thebrowncompound]

They’re so bright in the night it shines water usually have the light bar running which blocks them out but it’s legal.

[@keithmosley1859]

That looks and runs great!

[@thebrowncompound]

appreciate it brother

[@Stroketjat1]

What did you use to cut out the holes ans storage?

[@SaintJames40]

I’ve heard some people say that you loose buoyancy if you take the foam out of those seats. Then others say it isn’t true at all.

[@thebrowncompound]

Not true but you do risk sinking too the bottom

[@chevyon37s]

Can’t lose buoyancy if you’re removing weight (the foam) from the hull. Doesn’t matter what type of floatation material is, if it’s not touching the water outside of the hull it can’t add buoyancy. Weight in the hull is weight in the hull and makes the boat sit lower in the water. The foam only adds buoyancy in the event the hull is full of water and keeps the boat from sinking, and only lets the hull swamp. So the hull stays at the water’s surface and not sink.

[@thebrowncompound]

@chevyon37s yea it didn’t weigh anything just wanted the hatch for storage but the guy that bought it sunk the boat in the first couple days lol I was always careful an had a rope with bouy incase it sunk

[@johnpritchett9350]

Nice work, I have a project Jon to do and like the camo so will try it out. Enjoy your hard work !!!

[@thebrowncompound]

Thanks man!

[@mich5167]

Can some one pls link the grab bar he used?! Can’t find one like it anywhere

[@hunna_shiesty]

does bro not know that he just made one of the cleanest john boats i ever seen 🤐😍

[@matthewanderson3013]

Did you find that boat in the woods

[@johnbaker3817]

I think anyone would be happy to have that boat I think you did a very good job pat yourself on the back if that boat started out at 800 I think you'll get at least three grand for it now

[@thebrowncompound]

Started at 1200 I put 800 into it a van and get more than three grand especially with that mud motor lol

[@johnbaker3817]

@@thebrowncompound oh okay anyway I think anyone would be proud to have it like I said before very fine job

[@thebrowncompound]

Very proud that’s the Most used boat I own I’ve put 25 hours on it

[@JorgeGarcia-hu1qj]

What was that motor you used and where did you get it?

[@billy5330]

Just got recommended to your video we'll see how it goes hoping for the best😎

[@cmack003]

Where did you get the 4 switch panel Thx

[@thebrowncompound]

Amazon

[@brianguillen8988]

Nice work bud!! Looks grt!

[@apollomorella7324]

Tiles ba, gamit din itong vlog pasaring sa sasakyan pa rin

[@TheYoungSuper]

This is a really awesome build!

[@southernprideish]

Could you please tell me what light bar you used? It looks like you just drilled straight through the bow rail and it'd help to know what length it is even.

[@jonastatu3607]

when you say you grinded on the bottom what did you use? and what did you use to sand? did you use gator base or just the glide? thanks

[@mchenryjeremy]

Looks like he wire wheeled it.

[@daztaz8651]

Good work man , i Love this setup !! Jon boats aren't big in Australia

[@brenden985]

See how the handle is on left side of the motor? That means you stand on the right side.

[@rishadwilkes2476]

what size wire loom did you use ??

[@jamesgerrald9047]

With those predator motors man they can’t be turned on there side long. Oil will come threw the valve cover vent tube and leak into the carb. I’ve had a go devil crawfish model that’s done this multiple times.

[@patrickstewart1310]

is that 2 different stinsle kits ? round looking camo, and the line looking camo? what are the names of the camo?

[@thebrowncompound]

It’s one kit comes with two stencils

[@m.bowden1131]

You should make a list of everything you used.

[@brethowell2311]

Nice find and build.

[@adriansedilloas]

Dude that boat is amazing ! Great job with the restoration man. Question what is the brand name of that boat and where could I find one like that? I love what you did with the speakers and everything man. Thanks for any advice

[@theguppyshrimpx5777]

did you ever have any problems with the foam being removed from the seats? i was thinking about getting a jon boat and removing the foam from the seats for storage, but can’t decide if it’s a good idea or not. like what would you do if you got swamped without foam in the boat?

[@thebrowncompound]

Your probably going down lol but u can tie a rope and a buoy too the front inside a hatch up front

[@nickcummings3490]

What motor and setup is this and where can I find one?

[@aarondixon1]

What screws/bolts/taps etc did you use to screw the wood that the grab bar is mounted on to the ribs on the boat? And did it hold good or break loose

[@ABetterOutdoors]

Paint job came out nice! Sick jon boat!

[@plinkineden887]

You did a awesome job, I know what iam going to do now. What are you using to power everything?

[@thebrowncompound]

Check my channel

[@1marktanderson]

You seem to be a jack of all trades. Well done and have fun! 👏😎

[@kevinellis5327]

What does the gator glide do ?

[@georgemcmillan3383]

How much gator glide did use?

[@thebrowncompound]

Should’ve said that in the video?

[@landonspeer6308]

Where did you get those stencils?

[@thebrowncompound]

Amazon

[@JonathonPendergraft]

How many batteries are you using to power the LED light bar and speakers? I'm in the middle of building my boat and not sure on battery for a stereo/speaker and trolling motor

[@joesezzz4324]

Where'd the grab bar come from?

[@robertwest6044]

What does the gator glide do?

[@thebrowncompound]

Let’s it slide was

[@thebrowncompound]

Easy

[@kylehart38]

You arnt worried about the henge park flapping up in bad water

[@thebrowncompound]

no sir she was dialed

[@jordanmiller12]

How is the paint holding up? I’m looking at that brand of paint and want to see the durability before i order,

[@thebrowncompound]

Pretty damn good

[@thebrowncompound]

Make sure you give it plenty of drying time 48hr

[@jordanmiller12]

10-4 thanks, you used the green. Is it as light in person as it looks in the video? Their samples look very light green also, just curious.

[@rishadwilkes2476]

what sound system did you use bro ?

[@daltonbyrd9850]

How fast does that go

[@kx5008]

How did you prep the surface for the paint for the boat and the gator glide for underneath the boat?

[@landenfreemanoutdoors6485]

What mud motor is that

[@calebgoins1]

Keep up the good videos

[@knightcustombuilds6988]

Is that a Duracraft? JW, great content btw!

[@sethturner8483]

Any way you can tell me exactly what stencil kit you got? I really like the way yours turned out.

[@thebrowncompound]

Havoc timber if I’m not mistaken

[@WillieMakeit]

Damn son. Sharp boat.

[@samuellewison2389]

Where did you get the stencil from?

[@thebrowncompound]

Amazon

[@ericchase1496]

Awesome job on the boat, love it

[@coolbros34g31]

What carb is that?

[@ALLDAYVIDEOS4U]

what’s the stencil xalled

[@thebrowncompound]

Found it on Amazon brother

[@carlbridgeforth3651]

I really like the motor set up for you think it would be good in a lake set up

[@ryanwolfe2847]

Where did you find that gator glide stuff at? I have a 12ft flat bottom and I never knew I needed that until I saw this video

[@thebrowncompound]

gatorglide.com pretty sure lol

[@creekcartel839]

What components for the speakers did you use or was it just a kit from boss?

[@DBD801]

Nice build what speakers did you end up using? Also how much fun time you get in the speakers

[@bobbyduke777]

Do you know how to read spark plugs? You don't have to worry about the main jet there is only one for a stock engine. change the muffler, you should change the jet. But getting your plugs to run coco tan is where you want to be

[@vapinbachelor289]

Ever thought about putting links in the bio? Sure would keep you from having to repeat yourself.🤣🤣

[@Camelliacitysportsman]

For the gator glide can you use that on pirouge i have a 12ft aluminum also? and if so which one should i use? and where did you find the stencils at?

[@claytonlaird6879]

Where did you get the grab bar.

[@thebrowncompound]

Amazon

[@Jacob-gt1ks]

Can you put a surface drive on any boat or does it have to be certain types of John boats??

[@bayleecoker4792]

any boat honestly it’s pretty much like a normal outboard i have one on my 1436

[@colbyjones3660]

How’d the paint on the outside hold up I just did mine and seems so come off very easily

[@thebrowncompound]

Still pretty good too this day

[@htsoutdoors8410]

How wide is the boat

[@nickallen9583]

Very impressive for a young man

[@camdenmcgallagher9439]

How many cans of spray paint did it take

[@thebrowncompound]

Probably 6 of each I painted everything I could

[@OBSChris]

hey man was their foam where you cut out for all the stuff to go? i have foam in mine but i wanna cut out the middle and put hinges and boards like you did to have places to put everything

[@thebrowncompound]

Front had foam other two already cut when I got it, it should have foam if it was to sink but that was t enough foam to hold it so I have a rope an buoy incase it did sink I can find it.

[@thomasrichmond7989]

So what is the motor that you are using for your John boat?

[@thebrowncompound]

Look at my channel

[@shawndickens5816]

where did you get the stencils for the camo?

[@mnm7343]

amazon

[@wigglewigglewiggle7021]

Hey bro where did you buy the GATOR GLIDE from

[@thebrowncompound]

Gator glide

[@jonathanbrooks1832]

Very nice wiring job.

[@keithl6596]

Good job dude looks good . I’m getting a used 1542 today

[@peytonoberg911]

How wide is the floor?

[@slimreaper1911]

And then I palm trees 🌴 love hearing other people listening to Flatbush

[@Lancesitton]

nice work man

[@joseph-817-texas7]

I’m glad I seen this I’m gonna build my job boat like yours 🔥🔥

[@fortmaker10]

Is that a 1436? Just curious cause I’m looking to buy one and I’m scared a 36 wont be wide enough. Also what size long tail was on it? I know it has a surface drive now but curious about the old one

[@thebrowncompound]

Pretty sure 10ft but yes it’s a 1436 I keep a cooler or person every time I go out it’s fine