How to Camo a Canoe, Jon Boat, or Duck Boat

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  • @Cdawg1871980
    @Cdawg1871980 Před 7 lety +28

    I've watched literally 30 videos in the past 7 days and yours is by far the best looking results and most helpful, really appreciate this video

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 7 lety +1

      Thank you very much! I'm glad I could help!

    • @bonfirebrother8195
      @bonfirebrother8195 Před 4 lety

      Same here. Turning a 1975 Critchfield into a duck boat and this is the way we are painting it. Love video

  • @neilzuege7698
    @neilzuege7698 Před rokem +1

    I would put the truck bed liner below the waterline where the ducks cant see it and makes the bottom more durable. Camo paint the interior where the ducks can see it. Looks nice tho!

  • @bradrheinheimer1525
    @bradrheinheimer1525 Před 5 lety +4

    Did a good job! Now for those that wonder ill share some tips. As far a bedliner, Raptor liner is superior and not as gritty plus is uv protected. Also patterns get full of paint quick so using real or artificial leaves work better and are cheaper. True cam must have a minimum of 3 colors and black is mandatory for depth and shadowing. Good advice to add a clearcoat for enamal paints even once cured are soft and not very durable if abused but easily touched up! Great video.. PS I've done a ton of camo trucks so I do know what I'm talking about from experience.. Happy painting!

  • @ninjagodzilla6402
    @ninjagodzilla6402 Před 4 lety +1

    Thats a good paint job.about to do my flatbottom like that.i didnt know you could buy those. stincels! Looks better than a factory job!

  • @delaguitara
    @delaguitara Před 4 lety +1

    Its a pity you are allowed only one "thumbs-up", and why do they even call it that when you are allowed only one per person. But anyway thanks for that mate!!! Thoroughly enjoyed your contribution.

  • @DonnyBerger
    @DonnyBerger Před 3 lety +1

    You got way more patients than i have brother lmao,, amazing job!

  • @prankingdirty8495
    @prankingdirty8495 Před 6 lety +2

    Beautiful! Amazing job man.

  • @lastcalloutdoors4474
    @lastcalloutdoors4474 Před 7 lety +1

    Looks professional! Good job I subbed!

  • @usmcmma
    @usmcmma Před 2 lety

    That came out way better than mine. I'm buying those stencils

  • @petrijulkunen2149
    @petrijulkunen2149 Před 5 lety +1

    That looks awesome👌

  • @josephjarosinski8468
    @josephjarosinski8468 Před 6 lety

    Wow, incredible job. Thanks for the help video

  • @nunyabusiness863
    @nunyabusiness863 Před 3 lety +1

    Good job dude. Thanks for posting this.

  • @SuperYGOD
    @SuperYGOD Před 5 lety +2

    The clear coat makes all the difference for durability.

  • @mlangfordcamper
    @mlangfordcamper Před 4 lety +1

    I like that first stencil I think I will just do that one in diff colors

  • @philipmorrill8636
    @philipmorrill8636 Před 6 lety +1

    Awesome video and very nice work!

  • @jagdtrieb-on-instagram
    @jagdtrieb-on-instagram Před 3 lety +1

    Nice Video. 👍

  • @jakea5157
    @jakea5157 Před 3 lety

    Black on the inside must cook ya. Nice job on the camo!

  • @katiksayjojopadilla5806
    @katiksayjojopadilla5806 Před 4 lety +1

    nice sir good job watching from philipines

  • @GuitarNoob82
    @GuitarNoob82 Před 4 lety +4

    Turned out awesome! Did you do any sanding prior to painting? Also where did you find your stencils?

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you very much! Yes. I did some light sanding before painting.
      Please see below:
      1. Real Look Background Bark
      2. Real Look Camo Cattails
      3. Camo Real Grass Pattern 03
      Here is a link to the eBay posting: m.ebay.com/itm/Camo-3-pc-Real-Look-Wetland-Set-2-3-12-x9-stencils-Camouflage/151054540286?hash=item232b8d5dfe:g:ciUAAOxyYYlRptRK
      Total Cost: $14.99 plus shipping.
      Hope this helps!

  • @LiLoTech
    @LiLoTech Před 3 lety

    Working through this same pattern and color selection on my jon boat. The stencils sure get messy with paint that builds up on the reverse side. It ends up putting extra "globs" of paint where you don't want them when moving the pattern. Me being OCD, it's driving me nuts. My wife says I'm overreacting and you won't see those imperfections once all the paint is scrambled together. I believe she's probably right.

  • @FloridaManVal
    @FloridaManVal Před 2 lety

    Came out great!

  • @camerontaylor3076
    @camerontaylor3076 Před 6 lety +2

    Hey man just want to say it looks amazing.
    I’m trying to order the stencils.
    If you remember the names of them.
    What are the 3 names of the stencils you used. Because it looks like the 2nd and 3rd you used are the same ones.

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 6 lety +3

      Thank you very much! Please see below:
      1. Real Look Background Bark
      2. Real Look Camo Cattails
      3. Camo Real Grass Pattern 03
      Here is a link to the eBay posting: m.ebay.com/itm/Camo-3-pc-Real-Look-Wetland-Set-2-3-12-x9-stencils-Camouflage/151054540286?hash=item232b8d5dfe:g:ciUAAOxyYYlRptRK
      Total Cost: $14.99 plus shipping.
      Hope this helps!

  • @sargintrock2538
    @sargintrock2538 Před 6 lety +1

    Most Excellent!

  • @justinmfhively8891
    @justinmfhively8891 Před 2 lety

    Good job and nice video man👍

  • @hunterventures2101
    @hunterventures2101 Před 6 lety

    nicely done!

  • @coryjohnson8206
    @coryjohnson8206 Před 5 lety

    I did a kayak last year quick and just sprayed it on. Looked great until I moved it and paint immediately chipped off. I now know I should have sanded and applied a base coat or primer? How has your canoe held up, I'm pickin one up todah and I'm going to paint it. I like the truck liner inside, dose that aid in gripping? But mainly is there anything to prep the boat that would help the durability of the paint job since you have done this? Looks great!

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for watching! Kayaks are tough because they are typically made out of plastic, and I’ve never had much luck with paint adhering well to plastic. My canoe is all fiberglass so the paint has held up really well aside from oyster bed scrapes on the bottom. Sanding before painting and adding a base coat to the plastic may help. The clear coat on mine makes all the difference. I do have to touch up the truck bed liner every year or so just in spots where it wears. It helps with gripping and cuts down the glare from the original base color. Hope this helps.

  • @bushmanbrian6073
    @bushmanbrian6073 Před 6 lety +2

    Looks good! Would you not want to camo the inside of the boat too though?

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 6 lety

      Thanks! You can definitely camo the inside after the bed liner dries. It's more of a personal preference. I have a camo blind for the canoe, so I prefer the dark backdrop behind my blind to give it a shadow effect.

  • @austinsober1431
    @austinsober1431 Před 5 lety +1

    Damn that thing turned out nice!! If you dont mind me asking how much did it cost to do whole project? And also were did you get the stencil?

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you very much! Please see below:
      1. Real Look Background Bark
      2. Real Look Camo Cattails
      3. Camo Real Grass Pattern 03
      Here is a link to the eBay posting: m.ebay.com/itm/Camo-3-pc-Real-Look-Wetland-Set-2-3-12-x9-stencils-Camouflage/151054540286?hash=item232b8d5dfe:g:ciUAAOxyYYlRptRK
      Total Stencil Cost: $14.99 plus shipping.
      Including the paint and bedliner I would estimate the total cost was around $100.
      Hope this helps!

  • @TIGERHD1
    @TIGERHD1 Před 5 lety +1

    Question - How did it stand up to use, as this was posted almost 2 years ago? My first time painting a boat this winter /spring, I am in the process of sanding old paint off now, while I "break" from doing that, I am looking for ways to paint when done. This looks fantastic! I contacted RustOleum, about primer and use of the paint you used, and they are telling me this - " The Self Etching Primer and Camouflage coatings may be used above the water line; unfortunately, they will not stand up below the water line. The coatings are not designed for water immersion and will likely bubble or peel from the surface."
    However, my boat will not be on the water all the time, only when I am out hunting or fishing...then I pull it out and it is on a trailer when I am not using it, similar to a canoe. Usually canoes are not in the water 100%.
    Did you have any issues with that bubbling and peeling they say will happen? They also directed me to marine paint for the hull, I am thinking they expect it to be in the water 100% maybe. I did e mail back and tell them it won't be.

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi Terry. Thanks for watching. The paint has held up really well over the past two seasons. There has been minimal peeling and no visible bubbles. I think the key to that is the clear coat. I store the canoe on an outdoor rack so it is exposed to the elements 24/7. The bottom of the canoe has scratched a bit but that was to be expected since I have dragged it across rocks and levees on many hunts and fishing trips. I would say the the paint on the bottom has held up well even for that. Aside from the scratches on the bottom, the exterior paint looks almost identical to how it did when I painted it two years ago. I will say the bed liner on the interior does wear in spots and needs to be touched up in the off season. Hopefully this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

    • @TIGERHD1
      @TIGERHD1 Před 5 lety

      @@fowlfishingoutdoors8780 You're welcome and thanks for the response! I was thinking the same thing about the clear coat, it would help prevent any peeling or bubbling, and agree, I think that is the key to longevity. Scratches are to be expected, that's for sure.
      I realize your canoe is aluminum, I am doing fiberglass, and will probably use self-etching primer before I paint.
      I am doing a fiberglass 14 ft V-hull, older 1972, open topside, three seats. Sanding old paint off the hull, once the color is gone, there is like a yellowish /cream color material, really smooth, not sure what that is....is that what is called gel coat that is put on fiberglass when they build them? I have no idea.
      It's extremely hard, and I do not intend to remove that, just don't know what it is! Looks like who had it before me painted over one other color, with a color under that, so three coats of paint, then the cream color appears. To reduce sanding time, where it seems the old paint has stuck really well, I am going to try to feather that smooth while sanding, just eliminating the cracks, peels and bubbles that are predominant in ...well...a lot of areas.
      Your response has helped in my decisions and pushed me closer to how I am going to finish this project!
      As for the bed liner, I may do that, unsure at this time, I may just paint the topside olive drab. For the hull and sides, I am like 85 to 90% sure now that I am going to follow what you have done. I like that and how it turned out! Time will tell, I have plenty of time to think about it while I sand away!
      Any other tips you may have will be appreciated!

  • @anthojnick9955
    @anthojnick9955 Před 3 lety

    How much did you overlap on the stencils.

  • @68hoghunter
    @68hoghunter Před 6 lety +1

    How well did the spray liner work ? I tried the same kind on a truck bed and it didn't stay on very well....went strictly by the directions.

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 6 lety

      The spray liner holds up pretty well. It will most likely wear down in high traffic areas over time (primarily beneath your feet). I typically touch up the worn spots with more spray liner before each hunting season. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

  • @DougDaulton
    @DougDaulton Před 3 lety +1

    Great job. Is that a pelican bayou 160? Just picked one up and curious if you had issues with the plastic the boat is made of.
    BTW, Bengals fan?

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching! The canoe is actually all fiberglass. It’s my grandpa’s old canoe that’s over 25 years old. I didn’t have any issues with the fiberglass. I’ve done the same pattern on my Jon boat and it’s held up for years on all aluminum. I’m not sure about plastic. Yes. I’m a Bengals fan. Who Dey! Hope this helps!

  • @carypeaden4147
    @carypeaden4147 Před 4 lety +1

    I really like your video and am likely to paint my old red canoe is a similar way, mostly because your paint job looks cool. Additionally, my son wants us to try waterfowl hunting so maybe eventually we will use the canoe for that. If you use your canoe for waterfowl hunting, why did you paint the inside solid black instead of camo? It seems like the solid black interior would be very obvious to birds. (I assume you use a net or some cover over your boat but a camo interior might make the cover less critical.)

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you and your son enjoy years of waterfowl hunting like me and my dad. I didn’t paint the inside camo because I wanted a more durable coating on the high traffic areas. I also typically cover the inside with camo burlap and netting to blind in the inside of the boat. The black adds a shadow effect through the burlap and netting. By the time the birds come in that close, it’s typically too late. Splash down!

    • @carypeaden4147
      @carypeaden4147 Před 4 lety

      @@fowlfishingoutdoors8780 That makes sense. Thanks. I will probably do the same thing you did.

  • @travisfuller6590
    @travisfuller6590 Před 4 lety +1

    It looks super nice the only question I have is could you have gotten away with skipping the bark pattern cause the way u put so much grass on it you can't see it?

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 4 lety

      You could get away with skipping the bark but it does add another layer dimension where the grass doesn’t cover. Up to you. Thanks for watching!

  • @eduffy4937
    @eduffy4937 Před rokem

    Whered ya get the stencil pack?

  • @perottioutdoors
    @perottioutdoors Před 6 lety +1

    How has the bedliner held up in the interior? Is it rubberized?

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 6 lety +1

      The bedliner holds up fairly well. It is not rubberized. I typically have to touch up the bedliner in the offseason for chips and wear spots especially under my feet.

  • @mlangfordcamper
    @mlangfordcamper Před 4 lety +1

    Very nice makes me want to do my camper that way

  • @h2ozark480
    @h2ozark480 Před 5 lety +1

    I have a canoe that is already sand in color. If I start with that as the base instead of green, do you think it would turn out okay? If so, should I use the same topping colors? Thanks!

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 5 lety +1

      I think it would still turn out great. Since the base coat on your canoe is already sand, I would suggest using the forest green with the cattails stencil and then overlapping with the brown. You could always add more overlapping with the sand color if necessary before adding the clear coat. Thanks for watching!

  • @Fowl_one2
    @Fowl_one2 Před 6 lety +1

    Wow, that looks great!!!! Will you paint my boat? PLEASE?!?!?!

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 6 lety

      Thank you very much!!! If you live in Northern Florida or South Georgia and can bring me your boat, we may be able to work something out. Let me know.

    • @Fowl_one2
      @Fowl_one2 Před 6 lety

      Well, i live in KS so i guess ill have to follow your directions and do it myself! Ill let you know how it goes!!

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 6 lety

      No problem. Let me know how it goes or if you have any questions. Thanks again for watching and good luck with your boat!!

  • @robertinman2264
    @robertinman2264 Před 3 lety +1

    Good job

  • @jeffj.4152
    @jeffj.4152 Před 2 lety

    I would bring a net for fishing, when your hunting. I am sure a fish is going to run right into you!

  • @kaleba5443
    @kaleba5443 Před 6 lety +1

    Does the paint chip really easy?

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 6 lety

      The clear coat does an excellent job of preventing the paint job from chipping, so I highly recommend applying a clear coat. I painted my Jon Boat with the same camo pattern over 5 years ago and have been on countless duck hunts and fishing trips without hardly a scratch. Depending on your terrain, you may experience some chipping. For example, if you hunt salt marshes with oyster beds there’s a good chance the paint will chip if you run across rocks or drag the boat across an oyster bed. Aside from that though, the paint job holds up very well, and if you do ever experience any chipping, it’s super easy to touch up the paint job. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

  • @modernwildman2920
    @modernwildman2920 Před 4 lety +1

    Do you feel like the bed liner added weight to the canoe?

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 4 lety

      No, the bed liner does not add any significant weight to the canoe. Thanks for watching!

  • @L8Pilot
    @L8Pilot Před 6 lety +1

    Where did you get the mylar patterns?

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 6 lety

      I bought all three Blackjax Camo Stencils on eBay. You can also buy them directly from the manufacturer at blackjaxcamostencils.com

  • @AclutchK
    @AclutchK Před 2 lety

    Doesn't the clear coat give it a shine, taking away from the flat camo?

  • @michaelsegers7049
    @michaelsegers7049 Před 4 lety +1

    And how does it look after 3 years of use? Is the paint stil on it?

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 4 lety

      The paint is still on it and it looks great aside from some scratches on the bottom from dragging over rock levies. The bed-liner on the interior needs touch up in some spots but for the most part held up really well. Thanks for watching!

  • @nicholasboyd7658
    @nicholasboyd7658 Před 4 lety

    Did you notice much of a difference with the heat after using the bedliner?

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 4 lety

      I haven’t noticed much of a difference with heat after using the bedliner. My canoe is fiberglass, so I never really had issues with heat prior to applying the bed liner either. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

  • @cgcampana87
    @cgcampana87 Před 5 lety +1

    How has the paint held up?

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for watching. The paint has held up really well over the past few seasons. There has been minimal peeling and no visible bubbles. I think the key to that is the clear coat. I store the canoe on an outdoor rack so it is exposed to the elements 24/7. The bottom of the canoe has scratched a bit but that was to be expected since I have dragged it across rocks and levees on many hunts and fishing trips. I would say the the paint on the bottom has held up well even for that. Aside from the scratches on the bottom, the exterior paint looks almost identical to how it did when I painted it two years ago. I will say the bed liner on the interior does wear in spots and needs to be touched up in the off season. Hopefully this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

  • @southernmomma7391
    @southernmomma7391 Před 7 lety +2

    where did you get your stencils?

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 7 lety

      I bought all three Blackjax Camo Stencils on eBay. You can also buy them directly from the manufacturer at blackjaxcamostencils.com

    • @southernmomma7391
      @southernmomma7391 Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks👏. My husband wants me to paint his jon boat and I love the way yours turned out.

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 7 lety

      Thank you very much! I'm glad I could help.

  • @ljacobs8907
    @ljacobs8907 Před 4 lety

    How did the clear coat hold up ? Did it flake off in time?

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 4 lety

      Hi Vernon. The clear coat has held up great. The only paint that has come off was due to dragging it over rock levies and sliding it in and out of my truck bed. Overall it still looks great. Thanks for watching!

  • @wingzofsteel
    @wingzofsteel Před 5 lety

    Wow!

  • @emmettcozad6830
    @emmettcozad6830 Před 3 lety

    Did you use any primer before painting it

  • @garettmiller8411
    @garettmiller8411 Před 29 dny

    Did the clear coat make it shine any? I would be worried it could possible flare birds if it was a shiny clear coat.

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 29 dny +1

      Thanks for watching! I haven’t had any issues with birds flaring away from the boat, but my canoe is typically tucked back in the cattails with netting and palmettos sitting over it and sits low to the water. I would recommend trying a small spot on the bottom of the boat first to see if it shines too much for your liking. Hope this helps.

    • @garettmiller8411
      @garettmiller8411 Před 29 dny

      @@fowlfishingoutdoors8780 How many cans did you go through for just the bed liner? How many cans did you go through for the other spray paint?

  • @PeebZeej31
    @PeebZeej31 Před 4 lety

    How many cans of paint you use for each layers?

    • @fowlfishingoutdoors8780
      @fowlfishingoutdoors8780  Před 3 lety

      The total number of cans may vary depending on the size of your canoe. I don't recall the exact number of cans used for my 16 foot canoe, but I'll try to give you my best recollection:
      • 4-6 cans Truck Bed Coating
      • 4-6 cans Deep Forest Green
      • 3-4 cans Black
      • 3-4 cans Khaki
      • 3-4 cans Earth Brown
      • 3-4 cans Dead Flat Clear Durable Topcoat
      Home Depot will accept any unused cans of spray paint, so just keep your receipt handy if you end up having to return any extra cans of spray paint. Hopefully this helps. Thank you for watching, and I hope your canoe turns out great!

  • @ethanmcphate3702
    @ethanmcphate3702 Před 4 lety +1

    Are you using the 12 or 15 inch stencil

  • @stacy4422
    @stacy4422 Před 6 lety

    What bark pattern is that

  • @shanepop125
    @shanepop125 Před 5 měsíci

    Awsome

  • @danielmuise5520
    @danielmuise5520 Před 3 lety

    Was this a plastic canoe? Looking at doing this but I hear it’s hard to get paint to stick to plastic canoes

  • @DavidFraser007
    @DavidFraser007 Před 6 lety +1

    Nice, but looks like my Grans curtains

  • @doublea9747
    @doublea9747 Před 4 lety

    Doing it to my 78 ford yee yee

  • @sheepdog72
    @sheepdog72 Před 2 lety

    👍👍

  • @chopperbadcomapny2625
    @chopperbadcomapny2625 Před 3 lety

    Hey I like that too! 👍🏼👍🏾👍🏽🧑🏽‍🦽🎣🇺🇸

  • @fredheery9425
    @fredheery9425 Před 6 lety

    nice video but why did you camo the bottom? ducks dont care what underneath your canoe looks like! camo the inside next time lol

  • @ejlawless
    @ejlawless Před 5 lety +2

    Who Dey!

  • @coburnlowman
    @coburnlowman Před 6 lety

    Super job but the noise between shots is beyond torture.

  • @charlesxix
    @charlesxix Před 5 lety

    Why not just paint it like on uniforms? Disruptive pattern as we called it in the UK military.