Our Jon Boat --> Bass Boat Conversion

[Big Fish Rice]

I have put together a video of my family's jon boat to bass boat conversion. It's been awhile since I was told it "could not" be done by some members here. Here's my proof otherwise

[SoFlaBassAddict]

Looks nice.  Really good fabrication on it.

[J Francho]

Beautiful work.  I like that you kept the interior relatively simple.  Is she stable with just one guy on the front deck?

[K_Mac]

Beautiful work. I like that you kept the interior relatively simple. Is she stable with just one guy on the front deck?

X2 My only concern would be stability with my full-figured carcass on the front without some ballast in back. Great job, and nice video. 8-)

[Big Fish Rice]

Beautiful work. I like that you kept the interior relatively simple. Is she stable with just one guy on the front deck?

JF,

It's actually more stable than one would think. The only "hairy" situation I've had is when a ski boat came feet from the boat with a large wake.

I got off the deck when I saw those "rolls" coming in  ;D

[bassman018]

wow super great work on the aluminum, does the aluminum get slippery when wet, and does it get hot in the summer. also the front hatches were very nice, I probably would have put in more compartments because I'm a organization freak. 

[Big Fish Rice]

wow super great work on the aluminum, does the aluminum get slippery when wet, and does it get hot in the summer. also the front hatches were very nice, I probably would have put in more compartments because I'm a organization freak.

The aluminum is not slippery at all due to the bedliner material that we used (Herculiner). It does get warm, but I'm never barefoot.

With a project like this, more compartments would be nice, but weight is a big factor. Afterall, it's only 15.5' long.

Thanks for the comments guys, we appreciate the kind words!

[Taylor Fishin 4 life]

It looks Great

[J Francho]

Beautiful work. I like that you kept the interior relatively simple. Is she stable with just one guy on the front deck?

JF,

It's actually more stable than one would think. The only "hairy" situation I've had is when a ski boat came feet from the boat with a large wake.

I got off the deck when I saw those "rolls" coming in ;D

That's a hairy situation in ANY boat. Especially if you're shallow.  Congrats, now slime that baby up!

[Dan:]

awesome job! It looks fantastic. I can tell you both paid extreme attention to detail. Those rivet tools are pretty sweet! I wish I had something like that when I recently resealed my rivets!