I don't get the benefit of adding weight, making your center of gravity higher etc just so you can stand six inches higher in the boat? The danger of an unstable boat is greater than the benefits in my opinion.
@dkruitz well the benefit is actually great because bowfisherman like me really need the to have a deck flush with the gunwales so that our bows have enough room to draw and shoot fish and some people put raised decks on their boats but it just depends on what width the bottom of the boat is and length
pretty mucks you just shouldnt make it to heavy so it dosent make it have more weight up front
i'm thinking of doing a similar transformation to my jon boat. at 14 feet with a 31 inch bottom... would that work or would it be too unstable for a front deck?
It's narrower that ours, but as long as your either fishing by yourself it's OK, and if fishing with someone you need to make sure and tell each other when you are going to move so you don't fall off. We have to do this on ours, you learn to live with it.
Nice my 15 foot Alumacraft went a total transformation as soon as I bought it. Big front casting deck with storage hatch, floors, ice chests, carpet, carpeted side panels, rear storage/casting deck... cushioned seats, rod holders, bilge pump, nav. lights, interior lights. Anyone want info send me a msg.
If you want you can reiforce your bench and cut a hole in the front bench and make a storage compartment or even a livewell!! Just find a fiberglass box or thick plastic storage container and cut out the hole!! It works wonders in a 14ft boat because you can put fish, water, ice or gear in there and get it out of the floor!!
@thepbw after you did the decking could u move around in it good im 12 and i have a 14 footer and im supposed to deck mine paint it camo and put swivel seats on it please reply!!!
Which do you like better 3/8 or 3/4???
1996TheRocketman 5 months ago
i live in ky too
TimmyPalin 8 months ago
i live in ky
themegajosh09 10 months ago
wooda laughed if he fell in the water
alcorbelli60 1 year ago
I don't get the benefit of adding weight, making your center of gravity higher etc just so you can stand six inches higher in the boat? The danger of an unstable boat is greater than the benefits in my opinion.
dkruitz 1 year ago
@dkruitz well the benefit is actually great because bowfisherman like me really need the to have a deck flush with the gunwales so that our bows have enough room to draw and shoot fish and some people put raised decks on their boats but it just depends on what width the bottom of the boat is and length
pretty mucks you just shouldnt make it to heavy so it dosent make it have more weight up front
xtemetoker420 1 year ago
The Jon boats are a derivative of the old scows. They can make great boats when porpotioned right. Good video!
jrwel14 1 year ago
Its only a matter of time before the wood starts rotting.
PBRMafia 1 year ago
what outboard are you using
mariner10rpr 1 year ago
Don't forget to add a compartment for an extra set of clothes in a dry bag...
cchanderson 1 year ago 7
Shhh your being way to noisy. your scaring all the fish.
240X 2 years ago
nice how wide is it?
mcloven83 2 years ago
that boat is just too narrow to deck that high a 48inch bottom is the smallest that can safely handle a deck that high
nick4634 2 years ago
just dont have a couple beers whyle fishing and you wont fall over! LOL
drewmitch44 2 years ago 10
@drewmitch44 sorry ima go overboard
1pete0 11 months ago
how far apart are the braces under the plywood? seems sturdy
1949outboard 3 years ago
i'm thinking of doing a similar transformation to my jon boat. at 14 feet with a 31 inch bottom... would that work or would it be too unstable for a front deck?
ztp216 3 years ago
It's narrower that ours, but as long as your either fishing by yourself it's OK, and if fishing with someone you need to make sure and tell each other when you are going to move so you don't fall off. We have to do this on ours, you learn to live with it.
txfieros 3 years ago
Nice my 15 foot Alumacraft went a total transformation as soon as I bought it. Big front casting deck with storage hatch, floors, ice chests, carpet, carpeted side panels, rear storage/casting deck... cushioned seats, rod holders, bilge pump, nav. lights, interior lights. Anyone want info send me a msg.
txfieros 4 years ago
i have a 14' with two bench seats where can i make a storage compartment i need some help
humphc30 3 years ago
If you want you can reiforce your bench and cut a hole in the front bench and make a storage compartment or even a livewell!! Just find a fiberglass box or thick plastic storage container and cut out the hole!! It works wonders in a 14ft boat because you can put fish, water, ice or gear in there and get it out of the floor!!
Bigmanghs03 3 years ago
38 inch bottom.
thepbw 4 years ago
TinBoats . NET for more information
thepbw 4 years ago
Tinboats Dot Net for more info!
thepbw 4 years ago
@thepbw after you did the decking could u move around in it good im 12 and i have a 14 footer and im supposed to deck mine paint it camo and put swivel seats on it please reply!!!
chance5025 1 year ago
what is the width of that boat and length i am in the middle of a project like this my self
muzzyguy16 4 years ago