My Jon Project

It isn't completed yet, so I hope this is okay that I post the WIP here.

I am starting with this.



Got the front decking cut to length, just need to trim it to fit.



Front decking trimmed up.



Deck Riser for trolling motor mount. Access below for a couple storage boxes.



Rear deck area. Was thinking about covering the entire back, but with the cooler in there to be set up as a live well, I was thinking of just doing the seat area.



Rear flooring. No floor in yet, just some insulation to deaden the sound. Wouldn't mind filling it in level to the top of the rib with some type of flotation material.



Design for the access panels to below deck.



The cubby hole under trolling motor riser should hold all the cranks I will need for the type of fishing this boat will be set up for.



Got the floor cut to size and placed in the boat.



Made the rear deck a little longer in the front to make a little cubby hole to put things in.



Threw some scrap together to see how it looks. The uprights aren't needed for support. Can also just have the bottom cross board be a 1 by and use some brackets to secure it to the floor so items in cubby hole won't slide forward. Also thought of using cargo netting or some type of bungee. It is still up in the air, but I got plenty of time and options on that.



Got the below deck access panels cut out.



I think I will go this route for the cubby hole. Can put storage boxes three deep in it.

Looking real good - Nice work :beer:

Nice boat

Good looking boat.

looks good! =D>

Looking good so far! 8)

As for the insulation board, not only does it deaden sound/vibration, but it also serves as additional flotation for the boat, in the event of being swamped. Also, it helps to stiffen the deck above, preventing it from flexing. You are using the right type of foam, the closed-cell extruded styrofoam board. It's usually pink, or blue, either one is acceptable. Being closed-cell, it will not absorb water, unlike open cell, which will absorb water and then cause poultice corrosion.

You were saying you wanted material that was as thick as the rib. What are you using now? 1/2" or 3/4"? They make that foam board up to 2 inches thick, if I remember correctly. I think 1 & 1/2" would be about right for your boat.

Certainly solid.
Can't beleive no one wants to know what type boat is sitting next to it?

Zum said:

Certainly solid.
Can't beleive no one wants to know what type boat is sitting next to it?

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Looks like a Bass Tracker 175 TXW.

Shopping around I found some Minwax that runs 45 bucks a gallon. Was told it is the best sealant for boat decking.

Now the adhesive for putting down either the carpet or vinyl flooring says to go on a clean surface, no oils etc. How would this sealer affect the adhesive?

Weather got warm enough to finish the project long before I got to it. January I gutted two rooms in the basement and turned it into a 31 feet long man cave. I did get the jon finished though.

Finished Product!!!

I have the same boat with a 3.5HP motor. May I ask how wobbly that thing is out on the water? I have been wanting to make a platform up front, but figured it wouldn't be too sturdy.

Daniel

darkcrisis said:

I have the same boat with a 3.5HP motor. May I ask how wobbly that thing is out on the water? I have been wanting to make a platform up front, but figured it wouldn't be too sturdy.

Daniel

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It isn't too wobbly at all, but I don't have a front deck chair and I am not sure how wobbly that would make it.

Great job on that!
I like the storage hatches and the cubbies.

What I did here for the cubby under the back seat was to use a 2x4 and just screw it into the bottom decking. Worked out pretty easy that way.

really good job !! neat and orderly.

just one question - - - the two hatch handles - - - are they just regular
kitchen cabinet handles ?? If they are raised metal, I think you will find
out pretty quick that is not what to use in this case.
I think the black nylon straps would be most suited for that purpose.
Burn the ends, fold over and hold in place with some S/S screws.
You probably have some kind of gym or carry bag with an extra strap.
I think the most common is just the finger pull stapled on the edge from underneath.


jus my Dos Centavos

I am not sure where the handles came from, but I seem to remember them coming from a casket. I have a long time family friend who is the county coroner. Even have a body bag for moving deer in.

This boat sees minimal time on the water. It is just my river boat, and then just during low water levels in summer. If they do start to have issues, I will alter the design.

thanks for the info on the straps.