DIY Livewell In Jon Boat w/ Cooling System Part 1
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- čas přidán 25. 02. 2018
- All parts I used in this build:
Attwood Tsunami 800gph livewell fill pimp used: amzn.to/2NciEYi
Attwood Tsunami 500gph livewell recirculation pump used: amzn.to/3axrXL1
Selectable livewell timer used:
amzn.to/3u5IQo1
3/4 inch Stainless Steel Screens used:
amzn.to/2M9hgoM
Livewell spray nozzle used: amzn.to/2ZseAWn
3/4 inch Thru hull fitting used: amzn.to/3ubummx
3M 5200 sealant used: amzn.to/2ZtorLl
*NOTE- The livewell kit I bought is no longer available on Amazon, I included individual parts above.
What's up cuzins? In this video I will demo how I do a custom livewell install in my #jonboattobassboat conversion. I will go over all products used and do my best to do an in depth, detailed installation.
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Love the fact that you it break down so specifically very helpful. Realy enjoyed the you're video thanks.
Thanks man! Thank you for watching, good luck on your build!
Very awsome build great instructions very well built nice im going to copy your build thanks for sharing
Looking good if you want a structural sealant caulking Dow Corning makes 795 in a bunch of colors I’m a glass glazier that stuff is the best it all that holds most windows in large city buildings look into it
Good vid man. Had to check it out when I saw your post on TBN
david mcgaha Thanks man! PART 2 coming within the week!
Good ol Athens Ga. Been there a bunch of times. Cool to see someone close by building a jon boat.
Great town GO DAWGS
I love the content bro, very nice work! Detailed work. Subscribed bro . Raleigh NC
Thanks man!
“Haha a 12 packs all I am going to need” hell Yeah brother 🍻😂😂🍻🍻
Dang this is pretty awesome. I live in Anderson, SC. Only about an hour from you! Just found your channel because my son and I our building our first v-hull to bass boat!
Awesome man! Glad your checking it out! Good luck on your build and GO DAWGS from across the state line!
@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats And of course GO TIGERS!
Hoping to see u fish and vlog the boat
Will definitely do some demo videos in the spring.
A cooler with a wall built in would be awesome to find.
Go Dawgs!!
go Dawgs
i like your idea of using wood framing for supports. then you paint with oil base paint.. May I make a suggestion of using pvc boards my lowes or home depot. comes in several widths. then there will be fear of rot or mold.
Those don't have a lot of strength to them
go Dawgs!!!
GO DAWGS cuz
If you had to cut the cooler to fit, couldn’t you have ran the hose between the inner and outer layers with the insulation to keep cooler room. Just wondering. Love the channel and subscribed. Getting a 90s grumman square nose soon can’t wait.
Can you do a video on how you built/connected your framing for seats/side storage, etc., please? I have been wanting to do this to my boat but not 100% on how to tie the framing into the structure of the boat. I have a 16' G3.
Lucas White I will be doing a walk thru video of my framing set up. It will not be a step by step on this build because I built framing before I started CZcams. So, I will do a walk thru of what I have and how I did it and why. Hopefully it can clear some things up and help you out. Not exactly sure when I can do it as the boat is kinda at a stand still now as we are moving. Stay tuned though!
Anthony Jones thank you! I really appreciate it.
Really enjoy your videos and can hopefully use them for my own build. I noticed Michael Lopez used 2x4s in his build, do you see any sag with the 2x2s? And how did you frame the back deck? Did you screw the 2x2s into the bench seat and then the transom?? Thanks for all the content!
2x4s is overkill and double the weight. Not necessary if framed properly. Id suggest watching my framing video for more info on how I framed. Rear is tied into bench and transom. I will have new videos coming out soon showing in detail how I rebuilt my rear end from start to finish to accommodate my new motor and battery setup. Also suggest following on Instagram for highly detailed pictures and more build info.
How has the rustoleum paint held up? Does it prevent mildew and help protect the wood?
Thanks for your awesome and helpful videos!
Held up great. Yes. Key is to pay multiple coats to get a nice gloss sheen. One or two, not enough, wood absorbs it.
I actually have a lot of questions to ask you. I just bought my first boat...a 1978 14' Mirrocraft. It is very basic and I'm beginning the planning of how I want to build it out. Is there anyway I could email you and pick your brain for some ideas? I love this livewell you did and want to do something similar. I'm also adding some LED lighting, quite a few things. Would love to get some ideas from you about my concepts, and if you think anything I'm wanting to do will destabilize my boat or have any negative side effects. Thank you. Great video.
Great vid! Apologies in advance since this might have already been mentioned. What type of plastic bin did you use for the livewell and where can i get 1? Thanks.
Plano Sportsmans trunk available anywhere online. I purchased mine at Academy Sports.
Nice build on you boat, and good video on live well. But there are some thing you could have use to cut cost on it and still have good quailty parts. Almost all garden hose is braded and come in standard ID size of 5/8" and 3/4" $12 saving just in hose cost. The Flo-Rite 2 port value $35 I think you said. You can use a garden hose Y-value that cost $4 - $5 saving of $30. And you spent $29 for your tote, when you can get the same size tote at Wal-mart for $8 savings of $21 for a total saving of $63 or about 1/2 you total cost....
For all you thur-hull fittings that you use internally like in a live well you can use Electrical "wet" fittings. Thur-Hull fittings are $10-$15 each electrical wet fittings (excactly the same thing) are $2-$4 each. The spray nosal are $12-$15 if you buy sperate (You got yours in a kit) But they are not very effective as a Aerator. You can use 3/4" PVC pipe and drill small holes down the lenght with a PVC cap on the end, make a very effective aeration system..
I'm not knocking you or your build but just giving you and others imformation on how to cut cost but still have the same quaility in a live well. I'm now into my for live-well build which is how I've came to know about what to use to save money on them. Most i found out after I spent more money then I needed to...Here a link to my second live-well that I used PVC ball values that are $10-$15 each before I stumble apond garden hose and all the different fittings you can get for them...czcams.com/video/q_p_X97E2o4/video.html
Pat Fleming , appreciate the feedback. I personally would rather spend more money on higher quality parts purposely made for a said application. The Flo rite nozzle was a huge deal because you push or pull the nozzle out for recirc or bilge out. This completely eliminates the Y valve mod which cleans up the entire build. Eliminates the Y valve gave me the option to mold the cooler in completely and eliminate an access to a Y valve. As for the tub, unless walk Mart sells the one I bought specifically for less, the standard tub dimensions are completely different. Which means I would have had to cut one in half or heavily modify it to make it the dimension I needed. Believe me, I did much research to find the specific height, width, and depthfor the one I used. Plus, this plastic is a heavier duty rating. I personally would rather spend a little more, in this case 50-75 bucks, and have exactly what I need and know what will work best as opposed to cutting cost for what I truly believe would be a sub par product. I'm simply showing what I used and why, up to you or the viewer to decide if that is a route you'd like to go or not. Part 2 will show the finished product or on my insta gram @ adubjones, there is a picture. I believe the results speak for themselves. Thanks for the input though.
Anthony Jones I wasn't knocking your build. Just was pointing out other options. As far as Flo-Rite value vs Y value. A metal Y ball / gate value is higher quality then ABS plastic Flo-Rite value.. As far as the other's like the electrical thur-hull type fittings are designed to past building codes National wide for all type of construction. So you wouldnt be cutting corners on quaility just saving a little bit of money that you can use elsewhere in your build. You inside bench measurement was 11-5/8 w x 11-3/4" h x 36" L or close to it.. My first livewell I put inside my center bench. The odd width is what is hard to find in a tote but WalMart does have one the is the exact width of my bench....
Pat Fleming I understand you weren't knocking the build. Like I said, I appreciate the feedback. Again, I prefer the Flo rite over any Y gate mod based off the design alone. It allows you to adjust between recirc and and bilge out by simply pulling the nozzle in or out. in a compact build this saves space and eliminates an access for the Y gate as well as cleans things up. One thing I am all about is keeping it "clean". The Flo rite also comes with the thru hull fitting so technically I saved money on not purchasing one there. As far as the hose, due to mine being routed through the cooler box which will chill the water recirculating, which will also be a spot you can see visually when opening the cooler for drinks, I opted for a more visually pleasing hose other than a garden hose. I also like clear hose as to you being able to see what is going on inside the line. The issue I had was length on the tote. I needed a box that I could drop in without having to cut it length wise. The one i used was purely the perfect length for me to fit the cooler in beside it. I believe it was 28 or 30 inches. Could I have used something else? Probably. At the end of the day my livewell may not be how you have done yours and vice versa. I do 100% believe it was done to the best of my ability with parts I trust and did not mind paying a little more for ease of installation and piece of mind.
Hey great video. Would like to chat with you. I have a pro 160 and wanting g to upgrade my storage to livewell also
I just subscribed, and watched until I couldn't hold my eyes open( late night). I have but one question. What is your framing made of...I mean all of it? I like the part about painting with oil based paint, and the 1/4" ply wood as I'm trying to keep the weight down in the one I'm working on. I ask because nearly every video I've seen is using 2x4 frame work, and your appears to be much smaller. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Gary Anderson I purchased true 2x4 (2 inches by 4 inches instead of 1 1/2 by 3) redwood. I believe it was 10$ per 8 ft board. Might have gotten 3 or 4, then ripped into a true 2x2. The redwood is naturally resilient to moisture and rot, like cedar, and extremely light weight. I framed everything in 2x2 redwood to answer your question. I sanded the framing for a smooth finish, then painted in oil based paint. The decking is 1/4 inch but I did coat it in fiberglass resin to add strength, make it water proof, and limit warping. Only thing there is you have to sand the wood, resin it, sand the resin smooth, then carpet. Hope this helps.
Thank you Anthony. Your videos are helping me immensely.
Awesome video! Just wondering if you used a cardboard template to cut out the shape of the overall casting deck or if you just used measurements?
Traced around top of boat, cut shape, leveled over and down to framing to get measurement difference, then scribed that measurement around perimeter of originally cut piece, recut taking off excess , perfect fit deck.
So no, didn't use cardboard
What was the box that you used for the live well.
Plano Sportsmans Trunk.
This was really good in terms of showing the equipment and products being used, good information. It was okay, otherwise, but I didn't think the explanation of how the system works over-all wasn't done very well. The final hook-up wasn't shown with an explanation of how the water moves through it and the two options. Maybe that will come in part 2.
Hopefully you got the info you were looking for in part 2. I'm not a pro video guy and these livewell videos were actually the first 2 videos I did on my channel. If you have any spec questions, feel free to ask. Here to help.
What size Plano trunk was it again?
Plano Sportsman trunk, medium size, 68 quart, 35$ on Amazon although I got mine at Academy
Hi Anthony Jones.....I just installed the t800 Tsunami on my boat...Im having troubles about the water keeps constantly flowing into my live well....Do I need to install a shut off valve?
So putting in 16 gallons of water is about 110lbs...did that mess with the handling or balance of your boat? My outboard is an old 25HP Johnson that weighs a lot more than the 8HP you use, so I'm just wondering if I put my livewell roughly in the same place would cause me any issues, or if I should put my livewell towards the front where my fishing deck will be.
I've only used the livewell a few times in tournaments over the past year. Probably ran with 12 gallons. Slowed tge boat down a little but they were electric only lakes , not running my 8hp any longer. I'd put livewell in back, that's were the pump needs to go. Otherwise it's a pain routing all the plumbing to tge front deck. Ask me how I know, a customer of mine has me doing his in front deck because that's where Lowe put it.
@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats so that extra weight in the back shouldn't really be a problem for me. I guess if I load "stuff" like a cooler/camping gear, etc toward the front I should be OK. Im not worried about speed at all. I don't do it competitively, just for enjoyment
@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats my goal is just a nice, clean boat to enjoy, and I eat what I catch so the livewell will be used every time out.
I have a 60 pd 12 volt battery in front deck and keep another 20-30 pds of gear. It offsets a tad. I look at it like this...I weigh 175. If I decide to go on a KFC binge for a few months and gain 100 pds and become 275...would I be worried about that extra weight on the rear of the boat? I think not. You'll be fine man.
@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats thanks man...I appreciate the input. I won't worry about it. Lol...I am a big guy....6' and 240, but I bought a new deep cycle marine battery for the boat that is up front, and may put a 2nd battery in as a "just in case" battery. I think it will be fine. The boat is rated for 800lb capacity.
jam up and jelly tight........lol. isnt that an old song?
No idea. My uncle I worked construction for for years always said to make it "jam up jelly tight" when framing or building something. Never questioned where it came from
@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats here ya go.... i knew i heard that before - czcams.com/video/WmwcaP2wwEg/video.html
how do you drain the melted ice out of the cooler?
andrew watch part 2, I install a drain plug from a kayak
Even when i turn the switch the switch off or disconnect power from my battery....the water still flows in....I haven't put the boat in the water yet....Doing the test runs. In my back yard.
I'm a little confused man. How are you testing the livewell fill pump in your backyard? I'm no expert but if the boat is sitting in a lake, when the pump is off, water should not be pumping in filling up your livewell. I'm just a little confused as far as what's going on.
@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats Hey.....thanks for your quick reply.....I filled up a bucket of water and it standing on my made up table....water level where i pretended where my water would sit....judging by the old ouside water marks on my boat.
@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoatsi set up my livewell on the bottom floor of my boat between the driver side and passenger side....figured i used the water ski storage locker floor panel storage as my livewell.
@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats My buddy thinks I might need a vented loop Valve system is it necessary? If you are wondering what i have for my intake valve for the water coming in.....I have thé T800 Tsunami pump installed back of bottom boat near thé drainage , connected to pvc pipe and to the livewell
@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats water that i pump coming into my livewell drips continuously after i shut off the switch for the Tsunami pump.
I don't see how that ice will last long without a top on the cooler.
I went back and covered the underside of lid with closed cell foam and foil tape after this video series. Works pretty well.
Fishy ass drinks I'd rather not get that slime on my drinks
But the drinks go in a cooler... away from the fish.... all that's in the cooler is the line for the cooler to keep the water cold..... the drinks won't come in contact with fish at all....
@@mattchumoore4214 the water circulates back into the cooler and pumped back into the live well to add air so yes it does
Why are all you guys putting the boxes to put ice in whats wrong with just the lake water the fish come from.
Lake water is fine but once it goes in a boat livewell it gets hotter as the day goes. The temperature doesn't stay the same as when it was in the lake. To keep the chances of the fish living, since I do tournaments, bonus to have the capability to chill the water. This is nothing new as top of the line bass boats have this now.
All the attwood parts are sold at Walmart lol
That's great for those who shop at Walmart lol
Walmart doesn't usually carry as many Attwood products in most of their stores as they used to. I had to order my Tsunami aerator pump, but they did carry my Tsunami bilge pump in the store for instance.
BTW: Sure they are inexpensive, but the Attwood Tsunami series beats the Hell out of Rule and many other brands of consumer grade pumps!
25$ on a plastic container that’s a ripoff
Its actually a very nice trunk that is manufactured very well. Holds a lot of weight and flexes without cracking. I wouldn't call 25 bucks a ripoff by any means but the beauty is that you don't have to buy it or use it if you don't want to.