Moleman Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Hey guys, I just bought a used 12 foot jon boat and the lake i want it for is too much for the ranger. I want to put a deck on it. I was wondering if you guys had any neat ways to frame it so that it doesn't end up being super heavy. I have a trailer for it, and the lake I plan on using is at has a ramp. But i also want to be able to carry it in to places at night as well. I am also stripping the paint on the boat as well, so a solid paint for the jon boat would also be appreciated. Thanks for your help, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Frog Man Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) When I first bought my 12' G3 the guy before me had it framed out with 2x4s and about 1/2 inch plywood that made a heavy boat really heavy. It had a mounting for a pedestal seat and storage underneath. Since I wiegh about half of what he weighed I tore it all out. I cut a piece of 1/4 inch plywood the exact shape as the deck that was already in there, jammed it in a screwed it down into the seat and went fishing haha. No frame or support. Put a second piece in the back but it's removable and I rarely fish with it in. Just the front part. I put mine into the back of my truck , no trailer. It's still very heavy but just because the boat itself is heavy. As far as paint goes I thought about painting mine but I drag it so much that it would be a waste of time. That boat has been a fish catching machine since it hit the water. Best $500 I ever spent. Have fun. Edited March 2, 2017 by MA Frog Man zsneezes and LUV-2-CATCH'EM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandabaits Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I ended up using aluminum frame to sliding glass close dores.home depot sells them them.bolted them from seat to seat threw a 1/4 plywood on it worked mint.only added maybe 10 to 15 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Ramen Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 http://forum.tinboats.net/viewforum.php?f=21&sid=a6760e07a357e2282e82a754f7a1832a daminator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austen Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 this is something i did in a weekend for my valco. aluminum c or t channel from mcmastercarr or local metal shop braced between the original seats. seams all sealed with gluvit (amazon). wood and carpet from home depot and cut out to match the frame for compartments. i dug up some pics that may help you out. pm me if you have any questions framing carpet and front compartments designed with framing rear compartments final Bloodkitty, Hhunn, Jpratt and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 this is something i did in a weekend for my valco. aluminum c or t channel from mcmastercarr or local metal shop braced between the original seats. seams all sealed with gluvit (amazon). wood and carpet from home depot and cut out to match the frame for compartments. i dug up some pics that may help you out. pm me if you have any questions framing 10628271_600126946779378_2121210352797796329_n.jpg carpet and front compartments designed with framing 10701954_594952170630189_6429096279019399570_n.jpg rear compartments 10422230_644359122356160_4725687430766350938_n.jpg final 11188359_696012957190776_604662109246629392_n.jpg That looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campobassmaster Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 this is something i did in a weekend for my valco. aluminum c or t channel from mcmastercarr or local metal shop braced between the original seats. seams all sealed with gluvit (amazon). wood and carpet from home depot and cut out to match the frame for compartments. i dug up some pics that may help you out. pm me if you have any questions framing 10628271_600126946779378_2121210352797796329_n.jpg carpet and front compartments designed with framing 10701954_594952170630189_6429096279019399570_n.jpg rear compartments 10422230_644359122356160_4725687430766350938_n.jpg final 11188359_696012957190776_604662109246629392_n.jpg That looks amazing like anthony said. How much did that end up costing you in the long run (aside from the hours of installation I assume) I bet it would be a great alternative to a pricier bass boat approach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodkitty Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 this is something i did in a weekend for my valco. aluminum c or t channel from mcmastercarr or local metal shop braced between the original seats. seams all sealed with gluvit (amazon). wood and carpet from home depot and cut out to match the frame for compartments. i dug up some pics that may help you out. pm me if you have any questions framing 10628271_600126946779378_2121210352797796329_n.jpg carpet and front compartments designed with framing 10701954_594952170630189_6429096279019399570_n.jpg rear compartments 10422230_644359122356160_4725687430766350938_n.jpg final 11188359_696012957190776_604662109246629392_n.jpg That boat looks great, Austen! This is something I've been looking into as well. Lots of videos on youtube. I'll add the links to some that I saved below. M4TT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austen Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Wood just seemed kind of archaic and heavy to me. Guessing on numbers here but Gluvit 40-60? 15-20' Aluminum C or T channel 50-120? Carpet and plywood 50-100? Misc. hardware (hinges, staples, screws, bolts, nuts, washers, etc) 15-40? You can really build these things however you want; cheap, quick, clean, comfortable, etc Ceaser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDBEAD Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Wood just seemed kind of archaic and heavy to me. Guessing on numbers here but Gluvit 40-60? 15-20' Aluminum C or T channel 50-120? Carpet and plywood 50-100? Misc. hardware (hinges, staples, screws, bolts, nuts, washers, etc) 15-40? You can really build these things however you want; cheap, quick, clean, comfortable, etc Man that looks good! I see a motor on the back in the one picture. You still have that or nah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timcauliffe Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 this is something i did in a weekend for my valco. aluminum c or t channel from mcmastercarr or local metal shop braced between the original seats. seams all sealed with gluvit (amazon). wood and carpet from home depot and cut out to match the frame for compartments. i dug up some pics that may help you out. pm me if you have any questions framing 10628271_600126946779378_2121210352797796329_n.jpg carpet and front compartments designed with framing 10701954_594952170630189_6429096279019399570_n.jpg rear compartments 10422230_644359122356160_4725687430766350938_n.jpg final 11188359_696012957190776_604662109246629392_n.jpg Deep V or Shallow V? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timcauliffe Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Stay away from pressure treated wood when decking - it is known to corrode the aluminum of the boat itself over time. Go untreated and seal it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Wood just seemed kind of archaic and heavy to me. Guessing on numbers here but Gluvit 40-60? 15-20' Aluminum C or T channel 50-120? Carpet and plywood 50-100? Misc. hardware (hinges, staples, screws, bolts, nuts, washers, etc) 15-40? You can really build these things however you want; cheap, quick, clean, comfortable, etc Let me know when I can get that back bro.... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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