Lies and Myths about Float Pods on a Jon Boat
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- Lies and Myths about Float Pods on a Jon Boat
In this video we are discussing the lies and myths about putting float pods on a jon boat. I did a lot of internet research before installing my pods and received a ton of bad information from all over the place. I want to clear up a lot of myths and misconceptions of how to install float pods on a jon boat from my experience. As always don't forget to stick around to the end of the video for the hater's corner and lots of funny bloopers!
Big thanks to Ryan @fireantfishing for helping film the B-roll footage for this video!
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As a previous boat mechanic I can attest that 3M 5200 is just as good as bolting, we would use that stuff on the underwater gear on like mastercrafts And we would literally have to take a sledgehammer to get it to break loose and sometimes it would even break gel coat and fiber glass instead of the 5200
Man thats good to hear. I knew 200 was strong but I didn't know it was that strong
Try 7200.
We usually use bolts/screws and 5200
A heat gun can help loosen the 5200 to get pieces apart.
Love the video. Informative funny to the point. Appreciate the feedback I learned a bit watching and I feel like with my limited experience in physics I trust your input.
I just want to say i feel like putting foam in the pods would be best. Why not automatically displace water? At maybe 10lbs I think the weight of the foam is worth never having water inside the pod. A failsafe. Especially with not welding but = importance. Just my 2 cents.
Love the video keep em coming! I'm never opposed to saving time and money thanks again! ( been day drinking n idc :p)
I do have to give you the credit for my even finding out about these things. I didn't even know they existed until I saw one of your videos. I immediately ordered the medium size pair from Backwater, Inc out of Minnesota and installed them on my 1989 Landau 'Sport 10' 17ft aluminum bass boat with 40 hp Evinrude. Mine were beautifully built and expertly welded with something like 10 gauge marine aluminum and were perfectly air tight. I mounted them just like you have yours on your boat, basically the design of the pods is already there and I just mounted them down to the bottom at the transom and out to the edge of the hull. It was as if they were made for my boat. I agonized about how to secure them because I didn't want to spoil the integrity of the airtightness of the pods, nor did I want to risk burning through my hull welding them on. The hull thickness at the transom is about 16 gauge I'm guessing. So I thought and thought, and decided to order two locking watertight deck hatches that were about the right size to fit the tops of the pods, cut the tops out of the pods and through bolted them through the transom using 5/16'" stainless steel bolts with flat washers, fender washers and nyloc nuts, all stainless steel. I also used the two pieces that were left over from the cutouts on the tops of the pods to make two backing plates inside the transom that are shaped to fit the little bit of deadrise that the hull has. Also, like you, I used a generous beading of 5200 around all the through bolts and the perimeter of the pods, like two passes and then used the rest of it to run a line of "caulk" across the tops of the pods. Maybe a little bit of overkill, but they are absolutely bonded and fixed to the hull. The flotation they provide at the very aft end of the boat and to the outside of the boat has made a completely different boat out of mine. Even with the weight of the motor, fuel tanks, battery, oil reservoir and everything including people at the back of the boat, the flotation is unbelievable. I will say that at rest, the pods are practically underwater or flush with the surface of the water. The boat is also very much more stable in roll, both at rest and at speed. I consider this modification to be the very best thing I ever did to the boat, and it has made the boat much safer and more enjoyable to use. No penalty in performance, maybe even a little better in getting up to plane and yet my tilt/trim is still very effective. I sealed the hatches very well and they don't leak a drop. Best thing I ever did to that little boat.
Good to hear you had a good experience like I did! Hands down one of my favorite mods to my boat. I considered going the same route you did and bolting them on, but I figured ya only live once, might as well try something different.
@@SendItJonBoats I read your comment as "I ordered a pair from backwater minnesota". I was offended a bit but you're not wrong!
Thanks for another good video. Certainly one of ne favorite channels and while I'm not ready to as deep down the Jon boat rabbit hole as you are (yet), these are definitely helping my ideas of what I want evolve!
Thanks Jesse... It is becoming an addiction, I have so many wild ideas and plans for the channel, now I just need more time to do boat stuff and not work as much!
I have a metal boat that my father made 37 years ago. He has never worked with a welding machine and grinder before, he is an industrial designer. I have been in metalworking for 15 years and I want to make a new aluminum boat and these videos of yours are of great use to me.
Heck yeah man, wish I had more time to weld and fabricate stuff because I love it. I hope your new boat turns out good.
I love your execution of telling people how stupid they are on the internet.
someone has to let the haters know that we love them. LOL Thanks for watching.
Good video! After seeing your install I installed the medium pods on my topper 15.
I did it mainly because of adding the 670, although the added weight from the 420 really wasn’t much difference. Still waiting on the cam for the 670.
Did a cottonmouth snakeskin paint job.
One performance negative with mine is that in a hard turn, it will slide and bulldoze water instead of tilting like usual.
You’re absolutely correct about everything.
I bet that 15 scoots along real well with a 670. That is next on the to do list is get a comparison of the 420 speeds versus the 670 speeds on this boat so people can use it as reference when they go looking for a longtail.
@@SendItJonBoats I swapped a 8x4 prop for a 9x6. Only gained about 3 - 4 mph . I tried the 670 with the 8x4, no more speed (still governed). But it jumped, idle to plane in about 10 - 15 yds. It still does that with the 9x6, which makes me think I’ll be able to run a 9.5 x 9 with ease. We will see. I’m going to try it eventually.
@@hdaniels30 Never know until you try... I am always trying new stuff to see what actually works.
Great product. I upgraded from a 30lbs minn kota on my canoe and I am more than happy with the purchase. I have been using it all summer long and it hasn’t let me down once.
Very nice, glad to hear.
Great vid! Thanks for bring to light the myths and the facts on pods! And the review on comments, had me roll-n!
LOL, the haters always get me cracking up! Thanks watching the video Michael.
First time watching and I love the content! You’re hilarious and the information you provided is very valuable.
Thanks Thomas, glad you are enjoying the channel. Many more fun videos coming soon.
This is the last time I watch your videos while trying to put the kids to sleep! Number Yellow busted me up and I woke up the boy! Thank you for the info on the pods. I’ve been debating getting them.
LMAO... At least I didn't do myth number lamp! Then you may have been crying and laughing. Thanks for checking out the video bud! Get them pods, I love mine!
Just Bought a 16ft Xpress and I'm here for all this info! Thanks so much!
Thats a nice boat, xpress makes good stuff
Hello, great video on breaking myths concerning the float pods! I have a very old pre 1972 jon boat,and it had some issues I fixed up with the help of Lowes home improvement store near my home. I used gutter calk to fix pitting holes from electrolysis, rather than weld, due to budget,and time.i used 1in square tube to build my own transom,and storage compartment opening frames with glue and rivet vs. Welding as well. And I watched a Roland martin video,where he added side floatation to his old town canoe.i removed all the foam from front,and back.as it was holding water,and had some leaks inside the sealed seat areas I needed to access to fix. The floats are bass pro bout bouys bolted w 1/4 20 6 inch bolts and flat washers.and the stability is great.as it made the boat wider and more stable. While giving me the floatation back from removing the factory crap spray foam from within the seats.the over all speed was 8 mph w a 3.5 2 stroke Nissan outboard. And averages up to 3 mph w a 30lb thrust minkota tiller. If you have any questions hit me up! Im helpful,and honest about my findings, and will explain in detail the tools,and process to achieve the same .thx for the video it's good!
Awesome, thanks for the info. Glad it worked out for you.
@@SendItJonBoats just got my boat registered, and titled in Okeechobee. I took it out to Kissimmee river yesterday and got 5 fish, and missed alot of bites. Hard to tell between the sticks,rock and fish w my spin rig. But s good trek up some side canals. Water Temps are 94 degrees, and I seen active tilapia, gar,and 2 gators. I caught 2 small bass,2chicklids,and 1 catfish. I used 1/16 ball head and rattail worm combo. Any color was good enough. Black blue flek,cinnamon red,and natural clears were all good as well! And as you guessed! I sent it...... in the Lil John! 🚣♀️🎣💥👌
3M 5200 is an incredibly strong adhesive. Boat builders use it to attach the top cap to the hull on boats and to seal and waterproof portholes or hull intrusions. It takes a week to cure, however.
I always knew it was good stuff but never tried anything this drastic with it... now I am a firm believer in 5200. The long sure time does kinda suck but it is worth it.
Panel adhesives are incredibly strong. There are productions cars where some structural components are glued together with these adhesives. With some, the aluminum will fail before the glue does when pulling apart.
Love the Chanel name lol your funny too lol , they do improve hole shot and support heavier motors so your boat sits more level .
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video. I love the pods so far, best mod to my boat yet.
Soooo....stick around!
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Love the "SCOOTER" segment🤣 priceless. Keep up the videos I'm just starting my build thanks!!
Myth buster..got it right !… I actually looked at this concept myself…”but” given my variance in waters and people on boat 1 or 2… I deemed it not worth the trouble…I’m not going there because it’s the only thing some miss the fact that it’s a lot easier to balance the boat properly according to water conditions and people on board…another is bow attitude when you have a lot more floatation at transom it changes approach for the bad in choppy waters…I’d say play with balance first and if you still need it don’t over do it !!! All in all ..good vid 👍🏼
Oh for sure always play with balance first. Only reason I did it is because the eventual motor that is going in this boat is waaaayyyyy to heavy for this boat and I need all the floatation I can get.
Man, please tell me you can work "and while we wait...we hydrate" into a future video 😂 you nailed the accent brother👌
GOOD IDEA!!!! That will have to be in the scooter section next time. The accent is natural, I am originally from Louisiana, and I love that guy on TikTok. He cracks me up!
Hey man that 3m and aluminum rivet combo works quite well. That's basically how we keep aircraft together lol so why the hell wouldn't it work on a boat. Also makes for easy-ish replacement if you crunch one
Very good point about replacement... getting that 3m off would be a hell of job but it can be done with s grinder, some wire wheels and some patience!
There is a spray you can get that breaks down 5200 it's called De-bond. Works pretty good if you can't use a power tool. You can find it in the Kellogg catalog, online or at boat supply store. Have fun.
Thank you for this vid. I have an 18/60 and the wake is too far back for my longtail. Youve probably saved my mudtail for me!
60 is really wide for a longtail, anything over 48 is usually pushing it for me. A short tail (surface drive) works better on them wider boats.
Absolutely a great, informative video! I'm looking at installing some Backwater pods on my 16'X50" jon. Thank you for posting.
Glad I could help
Was thinking about subscribing then saw the LSU sign in the background….. now I’m definitely subscribing lol
GEAUX TIGERS!!!! Thanks for the sub!
My fellow LSU mates! Cheers fella
I worked in the Boating industry. We built a 48-foot, open cockpit, offshore fishing boat. It had a composite sandwich boat hull. We then lifted the Hickory veneered plywood laminated bulkheads into the boat with a crane. We used 3M 5200 to weld the bulkheads to the inside of the hull. It can fill big gaps and retain structural integrity. It took forever to cure, but it was solid. If we tried to use fiberglass resin it would have thermally reacted out of control and bubbled up. There was so much mass it may have even caught on fire. So we used3M 5200. That stuff is really strong. It worked.
I love it so far, I wonder what other cool stuff I can glue on the boat now! LOL
Im a big fisherman first time IV seen this channel and im impressed you gotta love the good ol boys they tell it like it is
Welcome aboard! Glad you enjoyed the video...we don't hold nothing back around here.
Just found your channel and I love it! It will definitely come in handy for me as I work on getting my Polar Krap, I mean Kraft, up and running!
Welcome aboard! Polar Krap lmao! Never heard that one.
Bro, the tiktok cajun reference in the bloopers, 💀💀🤣🤣🤣🤣
I love that Stalekracker guy. He cracks me up.
@@SendItJonBoats every. Single. Time.
Can I fill the pods with ice and beer or does that not help either?
Beer helps everything.... Put a tap in the drain plug!
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@@sbranham86 Now thats a dang good idea!
Thanks for the information. I appreciate your straight forward advice.
Glad I could help, thanks for watching.
You got my subscription! Keep sending those scooter comments, they had me rolling! 😂 plus great information with no BS on the boat itself!
Thanks for the sub! Appreciate you watching!
Now look what you done! Ya done hurt those folks feelings that live in their parents basement 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂 LMAO.... I didn't know that snowflakes had feelings???? LOL
@@SendItJonBoatsLove all your videos, Just catching up on all of them, Where can I find a header an muffler for my Predator 420? Thanks brother!!!
So yes, 3M 5200 is bad ass. We used it to bed sailboat winches to the deck and they never come off.
I always heard it was great stuff just never glued a whole pod on with it.... but now I have!
My man you are a riot! Keep it up. So refreshing to see honest content.
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.
Enjoy watching, very entertaining. We are rebuilding a 1436 Jon boat we picked up real cheap. we are missing one seat and want to take out another on. we are looking for the corner supports for the cross brasses. any ideas what we can use? Thanks
I would have a welder make some strong corner braces for you, that would be the best bet.
Lmao I'm so glad I stuck around for the roast! For real is that all Amazon pays to put those links online?
Thanks for checking out the video Tim. Yeah Amazon don't pay crap. I'm lucky if I make 30 or 40 bucks a month off them. Not nearly enough for how much of their products I use. But I am spoiled, I like being able to order stuff and have it in 2 days so I keep using them.
@@SendItJonBoats I have a 14ft vhaul boat I would to install pods to my boat is it possible ??
@@dennisgomez6228 yes you can do it
It would blow their minds on how they make airboats and small air planes
I know right!?! I even said that in the first pod video... the whole boat is riveted together so pods riveted ont he boat is not a big deal! LOL.
Who?
First time watching and instantly hooked, love the honesty
First video I've seen on this channel and I'm hooked. Awesome content!
Haters are going to hate... The rest of us will subscribe and like...
Good way to look at it... but I still like to hate on the haters, because it's funny!
I would weld them on, plug the hole on the bottom, but extend them to the top level with the transom. Connect an aluminum tube inside the boat to both and use as a gas tank.
This guy is a genius! One could be a gas tank and the other could be a beer cooler! Great idea!
Uhmmmmm....Pretty sure filling them with fuel and beer would negate any buoyancy.
@@eiserntorsphantomoftheoper2154 no not at all, as long as its enclosed it will float. A gallon plastic container full of water floats.
@@michaelace4739 You also forgot to mention the specific gravity of gasoline is less than water thus providing buoyancy also. But the weight of the aluminum would negate any useful lift. Your jug theory is correct if the plastic is HDPE. It is slightly lighter than water. Denser plastic like PVC does not float. I believe you have missed the point. Any USEFUL buoyancy would be minimal. Ounce or less.
The whole purpose is to obtain SUBSTANTIAL lift, 200 pounds or more.
Too much math... yall making my head hurt!
Great video sir . Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Glad i could help. Thanks for watching
I put a small set of beavertail pods on an Alumacraft 1032 using 1/4-20 bolts and 3M 5200, mounted even with the bottom of the transom. Ran a short shaft Yamaha 8hp on it and never had any issues with them other than when I decided to add a hydrofoil on the motor. I had to run the motor a bit lower on my diy jack plate. Sold the boat and 7 years later, ole boy I sold it to is still running the same pods, with them same bolts and same beads of 5200. As you say, they do not have to be welded on.
Thanks for the info JB. See I knew I wasn't the only one who had glued them bad boys on the back of a boat! Sounds like yours have really held up well. I think mine will be fine too, they are on there solid!
Slowed my boat down just a bit from 35 to bout 30 miles an hour it’s a 12 foot Lowe’s alum. Boat with a 20 merc 4 stroke and stick steering but put a speed prop on it and have not run it yet but floats very shallow fixed it to fish creeks and to go red fishing down south
Technically the foam will give you less buoyancy because you’re adding weight. Granted it won’t be perceivable because of the low weight but technically…
Very good point, did not think about that, but yeah nobody needs to put anything in the pods! I get comments about it all the time.
😂😂😂😂🤣. I’m dying of laughter . You most definitely have gained a new sub. About to binge watch. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Awesome, appreciate the sub!
Those bloopers are gold
THank you
I have a 1436 that i put 8’ sticks of 6” pvc pipes on the side for side to side. Works amazing! Can now run a trot line while standing up and not feeling wonky.
This man is amazing 🤣🤣🤣 I can't stop laughing how have I not seen ur channel before?!? Minute 30 in and I'm subscribing 🤣 keep it up bro keep it up
I have a 12 ft alumacraft with a 9.9 merc that I pull a surfboard with. Do you think float pods would help? With a heavier person in the front of the boat it works great but when it’s just me pulling someone it gets a little sketchy if the surfer goes to aggressively to one side it wants to tip the boat. Since the force is pulling back and to the side I thought the pods might help. Also considering it works well with someone heavy in the front I think the lifting of the back of the boat from the pods would add some stability.
The pods wont add stability but they will help get the back end of the boat floating higher when you are towing someone.
You just got a new subscriber "Go eat a bag of..." LOL good stuff. I have a 1032 and a 1756, always messing with them and modifying them, glad I found your channel.
Great Vid, thanks, considering making DYI fiberglass pods for my 19 ft glass skiff, used mainly in salt wtr, the stern sits low causing wtr to come in the scupper drains while sitting still in calm water, pain in butt, have you ever heard of anyone trying this?? I need about 3/4 to 1 in lift.
I have never seen fiberglass pods but man I think they would work! Give it a shot, never know until you try!
Got a 1236 Jon boat and was thinking about pods to make it more side to side stable. Glad you broke that myth lol saved me $$.
Yeah don't know a good way to add side to side stability and still run good. But we are going to keep trying and see what happens.
I copied your "Gator Glide" up here in Canada, I hope it stands up to the Canadian Winters for hunting and fishing. The finished product is a super slippery boat hull which is a blessing for pushing and pulling boats in the Canadian North. I have officially completed my "Send It Canadian Boats" but I don't have an inflatable horse 🐎 and a plastic sword. Once I get those items I will Send it !! Thanks for the videos 👍👍
YEE YEE... yeah get you a viking helmet and a sword and you can send it! But don't forget the unicorn!
@@SendItJonBoats SEND IT !! 🦄 ⚔️ 👍😁
Just found this video... finally someone who understands how to build with aluminum. I work in the Aircraft Industry. Planes are riveted and epoxied together. Under Destructive testing, the metal tears before the joints... Good Job on your boat.
What epoxy do you use looking to throw pods on my boat wondering if there’s something even stronger than 5200
Awesome, i am glad you liked it. Thanks for watching. I did not know about the epoxy. I knew that airplanes used rivets. Good info, thanks
I have a older 14' flat would these pods be good for it, I have a 1977 Johnson 9.9 tiller handle on the back and it kinda rides deep in the water
It would help lift the back end up some
Dude seriously awesome content love your show very informative I am a big man slightly a hair overweight definitely comes in handy having the flow pods
Bro first time watching your videos an right off the rip. Love it your straight up an not B.S keep it up I’ll watch ur videos from here on out. Hate the fake ones from others. 💯💯💪
I’m glad you addressed these myths
Glad you enjoyed the video. it was fun to go through the myths and figure out what was true and what was garbage.
Thank you for the fun video. Keep those jacklegs in check.
Somebody gotta keep these yahoos in line! LOL
Nice channel, I love your attitude and t-shirts. Keep up the good work.
Cool video, love the bloopers, great stuff, 😅🤣😂
YOOOOO that first blooper got me no lie 😂😂😂
LOL. I love stalekracker, watch him on TikTok all the time.
1st video I've scene of yours. I am now subscribed. Love it
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video.
What adhesive do you recommend for mounting a pair of these on your Gf?
You are a brave soul if you want to mount float pods on a woman... may the gods be with you!
Love theses videos
Man, you are a hoot to watch! You're ideas are pretty good too!
Thanks Kevin, glad you enjoyed the video. Many more insane ideas coming up soon!
Aircraft sheet metal fabricator here,
When we start talking about attaching things permanently together, my #1 go-to is going to be rivets. They permanently deform around the hold, filling it, and work hardening (depending on material) to provide excellent shear/tension strength. After that, I'd go down to hi-tig, or hi-lok maybe, and then welding. The only reason welding imo is lower on the scale is because of the heat transfer. I'd be worried about varying hardness around the weld, and creating brittle/weak spots. Or melting straight through, because sheet aluminum is a fickle master.
You dang right welding thin aluminum is a giant pain in the butt! I am a huge fan of rivets now.
Do you use solid rivets, or pull through mostly? Are self-sealing pull through rivets even trustworthy for water?
I use both but anything that is in the water I use the solid rivets and they work great.
I also wonder about the heat affected zone concerning welding and how that relates to the number of flex cycles before the metal cracks, but as we know, many aluminum boats are welded together from the factory. Other than putting only enough heat into the metal to to make the weld, do they use another method to deal draw our or deal with the heat of welding?
I'm running pods on my 12.5 ft boat with an outboard and it works great. Hard to explain how they are made but they are welded and foam filled. I can send you an email about it if you want with specs and pictures. Works great.
Awesome. Glad to hear they are working well for you.
Did the pods increase stability in your 12.5? @crossroadgaragellc
Enjoyable video. Thank you.
Haha keep it up man that videos are awesome and very helpful
Thanks Wallace, glad you enjoyed the video.
Crazy, but awesome! Great content, definitely worth subscribing to hear about the Scooters!
LOL thanks for the sub
What about steeringwith out boards do you lost any turning radius. Specially with a surface drive i see people using now
Awesome, thanks for the info.
Glad I could help.
LMAO...SUBSCRIBED ! Thanks for some real info on the float pods , CHEERS !
Awesome, thank you! Apprecaite you watching the video.
Good information on float pods ,in addition the scooter clips are frigging awesome dude !
Glad you enjoyed the video, many more scooter clips coming, I am sure this video will bring them out.
Very helpful, thank you for the video
Glad it was helpful!
When you stood on that float pods I got stressed lol . Great vid interesting to watch and great editing keep up the great work!
LOL, thanks for checking out the video.
I have a 16’ V bottom Monark, I am wondering if they make pods for V bottom boats. I have a brand new 30hp Tohatsu 4 stroke and it’s a little heavy with the battery and fuel tank in the back. I’d like to get some more buoyancy because sometimes I take waves over the back. Also I fish the bay and ocean in NJ so I’m dealing with 2-4’ waves most of the time so I’m looking for a way to make the back of my boat float alittle higher out of the water. Thanks in advance
Great advice I plan on making my build almost like yours!
Good luck! and have fun, I love my boat.
Love your videos, Just catching up on all of them, Where can I find a header and muffler like you have for a Predator 420? Thanks brother!!!
Beaver Dam Mud Runners sells the mufflers that I use.
@@SendItJonBoats thanks, Keep up the videos, I love hearing those Skooter remarks,,,, LOL
Great video bro .I love how u call out all the scooters
Thanks for checking out the video Jesse. Someone has to give the haters a taste of their own medicine.
Would these work alright on a v twin air boat? I'm gathering stuff for my next big project, I'm fat and my engine is around 110 lb +/-
Not sure on an airboat. I have never built an airboat but I want too.
Lmao. I just subscribed and really enjoy the presentation of information. The bloopers add a lot of humanity and relatability to the channel also. Nice work! Do you have a fishing channel?
Thanks Glenn, I do not have a fishing channel but maybe that is something I need to look into. I have had several request for it.
All in all, looks like a job well done. Works on the water. Doesn't suck. What more can you want?
Exactly! and I love the pods. They really helped keep the boat from squatting so much.
First video of yours I've ever watched. Just curious as to what a float pod was. However, your hater segment was worth watching the video. It was awesome. Scooters, keep em coming. I may have found a new channel to watch.
LOL, We get lots of scooters, there will be plenty more coming up soon.
Great job..great info too..love the format of your vids..keep swattin dem skeeters
LOL, We got some big ol skeeters down here and they will eat your face off.
I missed the boat and should have said scooters..refering to your smacking trolls segment..skeeters..scooters..same to me..just smackem
Do u recommend pods for a 1436 alumacraft Jon boat? I run a 20hp Suzuki electric start /electric trim.
Oh absolutely! The pods is one of my favorite mods I have done to the boat yet! And they give you a great place to stand and pee so you dont get dribble down the side of the boat.
@@SendItJonBoats lol! That is true! Thanks for the reply
The float pods, installed in that similar way, actually did get you up on plane slightly better but not noticeably as a flat bottom boat gain less from planar boards than do a V hull. (This was established when motor boats began to show up)
Cool
so are you saying a v hull gains more from float pods than a flat bottom or less?
If I take a 1648 bass tractor hopper riveted John boat and put gator glad on the bottom will that seal it up to keep it from leaking because riveted John boats often leak
It will help with small leaks but I would fix the leaks before using gator glide. It's not made for sealing, it is made to be slick
I enjoyed your little show and I am too trying to come up with side floats for mine and damn the performance
Yes the side float pods are a headache but I am determined to get them working.
Subbed great info.... Right before I saw the LSU sign best sub ever LOL! Geaux Tigers
YEE YEE Geaux tigers!!!! Thanks for the sub.
Glad you are back!
I am back... trying to get some videos rolled out.
finally ... someone who tells it like it is !!! great vids!!! keep them rollin'! and for the love of god DON'T stop the bloopers!!!
i hope my grammar is up to par as well as my semi quasi cro -magnon grasp of the english language was up to the task of leaving a feeble attempt at a slightly social comment for the haters to make fun of!
LMAO.... Easy with the 5$ words there buddy! I almost had to start googling just to translate the big words LOL. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the bloopers. Many more fun ones coming.
Loved this vid bud! Glad I found your channel, i love jon boats
Awesome, thanks for watching. Many more fun ones coming soon.
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@@SendItJonBoats welded them on 12 foot Lowe’s alum. Boat with a 20 horse 4 stroke merc. With stick steering added to it it slowed it down a bit from 35 to 30 miles an hour but have not ran it since I put the speed prop on it but it really really helped it float shallow I can run in just a few inches of wAter like a whole bunch rigged it up to fish creeks and fish for reds down south I’m from north Louisiana
How do you like the stainless exhaust ? Is it worth it without changing the filter and rejeting ?
It is loud but I like it so far. It wont do much of anything without a rejet and filter, but it definitely lets everyone know you are coming.
I had Backwater floatation pods welded on my G3 1652. With a 60 hp. four stroke outboard, two batteries, 12 gallons of fuel and two adults, it squats in the stern. The pods helped with this issue, however, now I am experiencing problems with porpoising. I am not able to stop this with the motor trimmed all the way down. Have you ever experienced this problem and how would you solve it. Thanks.
Just saw your vidja in the recommendation. Subbed. Gonna have to watch more of your vidjas cause they're good. I used to work in Houma and port Fourchon. Miss Louisiana. Food is the best. It's so beautiful there. It's seriously Gods country.
Thanks Jimmy! I love Louisiana, and the food is awesome.
Hey just curious on how much weight all these mods have add to the boat and does it effect the boat in any negative way
Has not affected my boat at all.
Great Video;; I have 2 Jon's both with pods both are outboards and have noticed that a friend has the same but with a jack plate and is a faster hole shot and reaching top end faster'
It seems a lot of people have various results with pods. I do not have a lot of experience with outboards and jack plates.
Right on about the foam , and also that foam can go bad after years of use , not to mention if you have a lowe roughneck like I do. They sprayed the foam in all the way down and sealed the drainage in the back rear structural boxes, so after years that foam just turned in to a big wet heavy Blankey, after gutting all the foam out , and weighing it while it was wet . I was caring about an extra 200 pounds in the back with soaked foam and so I added my own foam that I can take out when ever I want , what a difference it makes having fry foam , holy crap that foam needs to be check . Use a long drill bit or coat hanger to see if your foam has become a big wet blanky
That is ridiculous they put all the wrong foam in there and it got soaked. I know when I pulled all the foam out of my boat it was soaked and weighed a bunch.
Cell foam doesnt absorb water. Thats litteraly the point of it. I gutted a 30 year old capehorn and tossed the foam in a bucket of water and has never taken on water
I would love to see a video dedicated to all the scooters. I love your channel keep it up
LOL, Thats a good idea, we get a lot of scooters.
Earned a subscription with this video. Scooter 😂 that's great.
I have a 1989 Smoker craft Semi- V hull can I put float pods on the back?
I have seen them on v hulls but I have no experience with v hulls. I'm sure they would work fine.