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The John Boat, Faith, Fishing (and my boat build!)
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Registrace 1. 03. 2020
As the name says, this channel is about sharing my faith in Jesus Christ, fishing (hopefully the fishing videos will be coming soon, just can't say when), and the construction of my shallow water flats skiff.
The original plan was to fish from my Hobie Outback kayak, but the pedal drive proved to be a bit much after suffering a broken leg and ankle surgery. So I sold the Hobie and decided to build my own boat. Yes, I could have bought a flats skiff, but where's the fun in that?
As for the fishing content, or lack thereof, that will be coming in the future but for now, I'm stuck in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, which is a long way from the Texas gulf coast, and even further from Florida where I'm eventually going to be moving to.
In meantime, follow along as I work on the boat! Once we get relocated to Florida sometime in 2022, God willing, I think I'll make time for some fishing trips, and then the videos will follow! Thanks for watching!
The original plan was to fish from my Hobie Outback kayak, but the pedal drive proved to be a bit much after suffering a broken leg and ankle surgery. So I sold the Hobie and decided to build my own boat. Yes, I could have bought a flats skiff, but where's the fun in that?
As for the fishing content, or lack thereof, that will be coming in the future but for now, I'm stuck in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, which is a long way from the Texas gulf coast, and even further from Florida where I'm eventually going to be moving to.
In meantime, follow along as I work on the boat! Once we get relocated to Florida sometime in 2022, God willing, I think I'll make time for some fishing trips, and then the videos will follow! Thanks for watching!
Adding Some Grit! Applying Anti-Skid coating - Flats Skiff Boat Build!
I talked about this in my previous video. Boat decks do tend to get slippery when they get wet. And to keep from slipping and busting my backside, I need to put down an anti-skid coating on the deck and floor, beginning with the deck. But in the interest of keeping the videos relatively short, this will get covered two separate videos. Part 2 is in the works.
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Finishing Out the Paint! - Flats Skiff Boat Build
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Except for some stripes and anti-skid, the paint work is done! Then it's on to fixtures, hatches, and the rub rail!
Scuffing, Sanding, and Priming the Floor - Flats Skiff Boat Build!
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Got the floor primed and ready for paint! I did run into one little hiccup that was more of an inconvenience than anything else. But it did take time to correct. In any case, the boat is well on its way to the finishing stages!
Prepping the Boat Floor for Paint - Flats Skiff Build!
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With the glass work all done, now I can start the last of the painting. But first, I need to apply the micro balloon and resin compound to fair everything out, starting with the floor.
Quick Update - Flats Skiff Build.
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I haven't forgotten about the boat build or my subscribers, but I did have to pause the build for a few weeks. One of those home improvement projects that I've been putting off while I've been building the boat had to be moved to the front of the line, as I explain in this short video.
Glassing the Forward Deck - Flats Skiff Build!.
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This is a major milestone as it marks the completion of the fiberglass work, with the exception of a few small places in the floor area as I alluded to in my last video. After this, it's on to paint and completion work.
Winter Break is Over, Time to Get Back to Work - Flats Skiff Boat Build
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It wasn't as cold a winter as the past two or three years, but still, it was chilly enough to make it uncomfortable. And I also had a ton of home maintenance and repair work that needed to get done. So I put the boat on hold for a few weeks and in this video, I sort of ease back into the build. But with warmer temperatures and daylight savings upon us, it's time to get the boat build up to full...
Fiberglass Work, Rounding the Bend - Flats Skiff Build!
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The Christmas and New Year holidays made it difficult to find time to work on the boat, but now that we're into the new year, it's time to round the bend and start heading down the home stretch and get this build done!
Getting it Ready for the last of the Fiberglass! - Flats Skiff Build
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We're not far from finishing out the fiberglass work on the boat, but as with all things, the prep work has to come first. Not glamorous, but it has to get done.
Remember That Road Trip I Mentioned? Boat Build Will Resume Shortly!
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Like I mentioned in my last video, I had to pause the boat build for a spell to go on this road trip to Georgia. And less than a week later, I had to go on another long trip that was completely unexpected! But, when it's family, you do what you have to do!
Forward Deck Install, and More Glass Work! - Flats Skiff Build!
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Moving right along, the time has come to get that forward casting deck bonded in place. Plus, got more fiberglass work to do to the floors!
Taking Shape! Flats Skiff Build!
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In this video, I start the fiberglass work on the floor while making forward progress on the forward deck!
Installing Forward Deck Support - Flats Skiff Build!
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Time to start installing the forward deck and to do that, I have to fabricate and install the support structure. It's good to finally start making some headway again after being shut down for weeks on end because of the intense heat we endured this past summer.
Relief from the Heat - Time to Install the Floorboards! Flats Skiff Build
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We're now into September and it finally cooled enough for me to get out there and get the floors installed in the boat! This video will take you through that entire process start to finish, edited for time considerations.
Brief Respite from the Heat - Flats Skiff build!
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The high temperatures continue to shatter records that have stood for decades. But I got just enough of a break to get a good start on installing the flooring. It wasn't much of a break mind you, but we take what we can get.
Excessive Heat Warning - Man It's Hot!! Flats Skiff Build
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Excessive Heat Warning - Man It's Hot!! Flats Skiff Build
Flotation Foam Marathon! - Flats Skiff Build!
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Flotation Foam Marathon! - Flats Skiff Build!
Floors and Flotation Foam - Flats Skiff Build!
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Floors and Flotation Foam - Flats Skiff Build!
Finishing out the Stern! - Flats Skiff Build!!
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Finishing out the Stern! - Flats Skiff Build!!
Ramping up the Boat Build After a Short Pause - Flats Skiff Build!
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Ramping up the Boat Build After a Short Pause - Flats Skiff Build!
Transom Prep Continued........Flats Skiff Build!
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Transom Prep Continued........Flats Skiff Build!
Drilling Holes in a Perfectly Good Boat! Flats Skiff Build!
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Drilling Holes in a Perfectly Good Boat! Flats Skiff Build!
Prepping the Transom for the Outboard! Flats Skiff Build
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Prepping the Transom for the Outboard! Flats Skiff Build
Multiple Things Going On - Flats Skiff Boat Build!
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Multiple Things Going On - Flats Skiff Boat Build!
Work on Stern and Transom Continues - Flats Skiff Boat Build.
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Work on Stern and Transom Continues - Flats Skiff Boat Build.
Closing in the Transom - Flats Skiff Boat Build!
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Closing in the Transom - Flats Skiff Boat Build!
Rifle Stock Refinish - Episode 3 - Sanding and Staining
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Rifle Stock Refinish - Episode 3 - Sanding and Staining
Finally! Epoxy Work is DONE! - Flats Skiff Boat Build.
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Finally! Epoxy Work is DONE! - Flats Skiff Boat Build.
Looks great!
Thanks! It did end up with a couple of areas where the paint was a bit thin, so I went back a couple of days later and scuffed it and applied a second coat, and that took care of it.
The boat is coming along nicely!
A little behind schedule, but we're getting there! Thanks!
blessings from france brother, good job
Thank you very much!
Cheers for the video, I like the idea of using a router and a jig for scarf joints! I was going to use a circular saw with a jig but think I'll go with the router now I've seen your set up. Is 1to8 stronger than if you made the scarf 1to10? Please ignore if its a silly question, I'm new to using such techniques.
I don't think there would be any real difference strength-wise between a 1 to 8 and 1 to 10 ratio. But a 1 to 8 ratio would be easier to cut when you start scarfing thinner plywood such as 4 millimeter. But for anything 1/4 inch or thicker, 1 to 10 should work just fine. It would give you a little more contact area in the joint.
Great looking boat build. Be careful with touching the epoxy. I’ve always heard that you quickly build an allergy to epoxy when getting it on your skin repeatedly. Thanks!
Thanks for the heads up on that!
It’s looking great
Thanks! Hopefully it will be done soon!
Thanks
I'm about to build a 1648 with a 6foot beam 2 foot side walls not alot of people are building a wooden garvey jon boats to gain more knowledge on dos and don'ts I didn't think of float pods I estimated 2 inch of water line in the back transom I will mostly be fishing for catfish not a speed boat 9.5 motor to 20hp would do fine for fishing on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers have you seen the price of aluminum boats lately man they are high
Oh yes, I've noticed the prices of aluminum boats as well as the fiberglass flats boats like the Skimmers and Ankonas. That was what drove my decision to build. I still have less than $2K tied up in this build, not counting the outboard and trailer. All told, when done, I'll have about $7K in the boat. There are some good looking garvey build kits at boatbuildercentral.com. Good luck on your build! If you decide to video the build, be sure to post some links to your channel!
Did you ever foam the pods? You had talked about it but did you change your mind or do it and not mention it again?
No, I left them hollow. When I started looking into the pour foam, I found that it was actually a bit heavy. Two pounds per cubic foot doesn't sound like a lot until you start adding up how many cubic feet you have to fill. As for the area under the floor, I plan to use styrofoam sheets. They come in four by eight by 1/2 inch thick sheets and I'll cut them to fit each compartment and stack them up to fill the area to the tops of the ribs and stringers. They're closed cell, just like the pour in flotation foam, but much lighter per cubic foot, and I can get them at any Lowes or Home Depot. Plus, I've heard some horror stories from other boat builders about how the pour in flotation foam damaged and distorted the plywood in their boats due to uneven expansion of the foam. There's one CZcamsr down in south Texas, somewhere near Victoria if I remember correctly, whose build was ruined by the pour in stuff. So I decided not to go with the liquid pour in foam.
You have every reason to be “loving it” Everything is looking great, and I’m sure you are ready to get it on the water. I’m guessing it won’t be too much longer before you do. Thank you for sharing the Word and your boat building experience.
You are very welcome sir!
Nice work bud. Also... First like and comment 😁
Thanks 👍Hopefully this will start moving along a bit quicker now!
Still moving content to Rumble, but here is the link: rumble.com/c/c-2313480
Is the Plywood pre-epoxied? I prefer to primer, filet and glas in one run.
Yes it was. I coated it with resin some time ago. And if I find a bare area, I coat with resin beforehand. Not all of the fillets will get glass, only the outboard corners. I also plan to pour that thinner epoxy mix along the center keel since my drain tube sits right in the way! Right now though, I'm waiting for the weather to warm up a bit. The resin is flowing cold pancake syrup. Prefer the resin and the surfaces I'm working on to be a bit warmer since I don't have a heater out there.
Also on Rumble.com at: rumble.com/c/c-2313480
Also viewable on Rumble at: rumble.com/v279nwq-assemblilng-the-bow-section-flats-skiff-boat-build-march-2021.html
Also viewable on Rumble at: rumble.com/v2799pi-enough-snow-already-from-february-2021..html
Also viewable on Rumble at: rumble.com/v2796cs-from-boat-build-to-snow-sled-build-texas-weather-from-february-2021.html
Also viewable on Rumble at: rumble.com/v278ph0-drilling-lightening-holes-in-the-ribs-from-february-2021.html
Also viewable on Rumble at: rumble.com/v26km8q-the-beginning-of-my-boat-build-channel.-created-march-2020..html
This video is also viewable on Rumble at: rumble.com/v278g84-cutting-slots-in-the-ribs-prepping-them-for-install-into-the-boat-frame-fro.html
Update ********** January 23rd. My next video will be posted soon. It's in the editing stages. But I do have an announcement to make about this channel. It will not affect anything here on CZcams for the time being. I'll talk about it in the upcoming video. Thank you for watching!
Great job! Building my own jon boat and about to scarf the plywood sides. It will be a little while before I can see it flipped over and finalize the sheer line. Looking forward to the rest of your build!
Thanks! Hope to see some of your videos soon!
Been following every video. Great work. I made a collage video of my scooter skiff build.
Just checked out your video! Great looking boat!
Coming along great. Awesome job!
Thanks 👍
Why not just use a flow coat of resin?
Not a bad idea. I'm just not sure if I'm that good working with plain resin. The reason is, resin alone seems to be a bit too brittle. The addition of microballoons gives it flexibility which makes the cured resin more plastic like, and this is essential since the boat will twist and flex as it moves through the water. But....... I'm actually finished with the fairing now and have moved on to paint.
And here is my son's drone footage of the flooding in Port Orange in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. czcams.com/video/X9TPEk38Vl0/video.html and then some roof cleaning with his drone czcams.com/video/fWKuRT-odnw/video.html
I have a question. Can pods be constructed from different materials and then be fiberglassed and then fiberglassed to the boat. Hope that makes sense
If a person has the skill set, you could possibly build a mold and make pods out of fiberglass and then attach them to the boat, making sure to beef up the insides of the pods structurally so they don't flex or cave in from the pressure of the water flowing over them. If I had gone that route, I would have attached them to the transom using structural fiberglass angle, which is similar in appearance to angle iron, except that they're made of fiberglass instead of metal. But to answer your question, fiberglass and carbon fiber would be the two best choices for materials, and that's based on my experience doing composite repair in aviation maintenance.
You are inspiring me on my boat! God is good!
Thank you sir! God is good indeed!
Glad you took the time to spend with family. It is special time that you need as well as they need. I think of the song by Harry Chapin Play "Cat's In The Cradl…" on Amazon Music Unlimited (ad) "Cat's In The Cradle" My child arrived just the other day He came to the world in the usual way But there were planes to catch and bills to pay He learned to walk while I was away And he was talkin' 'fore I knew it, and as he grew He'd say "I'm gonna be like you, Dad You know I'm gonna be like you" And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man on the moon When you comin' home, Dad I don't know when, but we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then My son turned ten just the other day He said, "Thanks for the ball, Dad, come on let's play Can you teach me to throw", I said "Not today I got a lot to do", he said, "That's okay" And he walked away but his smile never dimmed And said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah You know I'm gonna be like him" And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man on the moon When you comin' home, Dad I don't know when, but we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then Well, he came from college just the other day So much like a man I just had to say "Son, I'm proud of you, can you sit for a while" He shook his head and then said with a smile "What I'd really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys See you later, can I have them please" And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man on the moon When you comin' home son I don't know when, but we'll get together then, Dad You know we'll have a good time then I've long since retired, my son's moved away I called him up just the other day I said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind" He said, "I'd love to, Dad, if I can find the time You see my new job's a hassle and the kid's got the flu But it's sure nice talking to you, Dad It's been sure nice talking to you" And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me He'd grown up just like me My boy was just like me And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man on the moon When you comin' home son I don't know when, but we'll get together then, Dad We're gonna have a good time then
You're absolutely right about that! Thanks!
I am building a boat in my garage as well, thank you for posting you put a little more wind in my sail to finish! Looks great and thank you for posting
Thank you Dan! Like a friend of mine used to tell me, you just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other!
Good job well done. I build boats as well for a hobby but do not glass them. I too live in area that pushes 90-110, AM PM and misters are the key. My boats are marine ply bottoms, fir tongue and groove with 5200 then double planked to 12-14” above waterline. Nothing like building a boat and the smell of the fresh paint or varnish. Because my boats do not stay in the water for more than a week at a time I use exterior acrylic house paints. Keep up the good work, looks great. Very enjoyable.
Thank you sir! Like I said at the very beginning, I could have gone out and bought a flats skiff, but where's the fun in that!
Link to my son's drone video recorded on the Halifax River in Port Orange, Florida czcams.com/video/D0DTi5UKslU/video.html
Had to take a short break from the boat build. Nothing major. Will resume uploading build videos within the week. It's just taking forever, it seems, to record the footage for the next video.
It’s looking good. You will be fishing soon!
It would be nice to post fishing videos on a fishing channel!!
Agreed. We live in a world where if you mention God at work you are considered bad, if you praise depravity you are considered a good guy.
I have been wondering if this was possible
Looking back on this, I wish I had cut an opening on the back of the transom so I could have access to the inside of the float pods from inside the boat.
Check out my son's latest drone videos ( X2) from the Halifax River in Port Orange, Florida! czcams.com/video/qgyDjkq2Yus/video.html and czcams.com/video/1Upn3MSzwyc/video.html .
Link to my son's latest drone footage from Port Orange, Florida as he continues the learning curve! czcams.com/video/XKH0HSrz9OM/video.html
This is such a cool series. Thanks for making these videos
You are very welcome! More content is on the way. Right now, we're experiencing some very hot termperatures in this part of the state, and it limits my time in the garage. And of course, that means I'm not able to record as much video footage. Hopefully, we'll get a break from the heat soon! Thank you for your comments!
You gonna run a fillet of thickened epoxy all the way around those strakes?
Yes I am. Right now, the radius is too small. I need to run a bead around them to to make a more smooth transition into the hull. I like wood flour for that because it's way easier to sand.
@@thejohnboatfaithfishingand8078 I've recently switched to microballoons. I'm amaized at how they sand and feel after sanding. Try em out sometime if you stay in the boat building game.
@@bipedalhominid6815 That's what I plan to use to fair everything smooth in preparation for painting once all the glass is laid down. I looked at that two part fairing compound sold by Totalboat and Boat Builder Central - the yellow and blue that turns green when mixed - but decided it was too costly. The microballoons will do what I want for a fraction of the cost.
@@thejohnboatfaithfishingand8078 yup you wont be disappointed
Drone footage of partially sunken sailboats and yachts near Port Orange, Florida: czcams.com/video/jpJAdNuaNB8/video.html
I've worked with light boat cloth countless times. I find that you dont need to wet it out underneath if you are only laying 1 layer of cloth at a time. I pour my epoxy directly on and spread it with a rubber squeegee. Makes it a lot easier so you dont have to mess around with the cloth trying to position it correctly onto wetted out wood. Try it out sometime! I typically only wet out underneath first if I'm using something heavier like 1708. Check out some videos on how to glass a surfboard. Same concept works for this application. Either way, yours looks great!
I'm always open to different methods! Do you have any issues with air getting underneath it when doing it like that?
I got to thinking about this some more while I was at work today. What you suggested makes perfect sense, especially for the second layer of fiberglass. My concern for the first layer was that the plywood might draw the resin out of the fabric, which was why I wet it down first. But with one layer already in place, that should no longer be a problem. It will simply be a matter of laminating the second layer to the first. So when I lay down the second layer, I'll be using the method you suggested! Thanks!
@@thejohnboatfaithfishingand8078 no sir!
planning to build bigger boats next time
I would have built a 17 footer, but my garage won't hold anything bigger than this and I didn't want to pay storage lot fees!!!
Good luck with your issues, I hope it all works out for you
Thank you!
Keep em coming! I'm also mid progress of a 16' flats cat build. Life keeps interrupting. I lose momentum. I get back out there for an hour or so a week, just to end up losing momentum again. We have to remember, any progress is better than no progress. Knock a little progress out here or there! Keep pushing little by little and it'll be done eventually. No reason to rush!
I appreciate that! Your timing was perfect!
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I’ll pray that you recover quickly and completely!
Thank you so much!
Get well!!
Thank you sir!
Don't let the hype fool you. I lay glass in 30 - 40° weather all the time. You'll be fine. It may cure slower, but the "shore D" hardness and "tensile strength" will be just as good once its cured. I actually look at it as a positive to have more time to come back to it and bust out any air bubbles that may be forming. Great build so far!!
Thank you! I have to admit, some of that is on me. I don't handle colder temperatures as well as I did when I was younger. Even the usually mild winters we have here in north Texas are becoming less bearable. That, and too many years working on the ramp and in hard-to-heat hangars at DFW Airport and Love Field in the middle of winter.
Good luck getting your glass to stick around that 90° angle from the hull onto the sides. It's a pain in the ass. Your best bet would to be round that edge down with a plainer or a belt sander.
I don't know if it's evident in the videos or not, but I did round off all the corners. You are corrrect, fiberglass does not like sharp corners. And I used epoxy thickened with wood flour to fill in all the inside corners as well. Thanks!