I've sold the boat so I can't answer for that but I can tell you that we built a deck the same way in another boat for my brother and when he took that one off to make a larger removable aluminum deck after like 6+ years of the treated on aluminum there was no sign of any issue.
I used a clamp on 55lb thrust trolling motor mounted next to the main motor some with this boat, but the river I was usually in had too much current for the troller to push us up river, so I usually just used the main motor. But in areas with less current the trolling motor was good
Not on that boat the way I built it, my brother did a similar build but left space at the bow and had a bow mounted troller with foot pedal and it worked just fine. My current boat I run a bow mounted with a remote so I don't need the foot pedal and can control from anywhere on the boat.
They were bolted on through the hull. Which can cause some corrosion to the aluminum when using treated wood, but I never noticed any issue and my brother built his the same way and recently built a new aluminum deck for his boat and when he removed the treated wood after several years there was little to no corrosion.
www.harborfreight.com/generators-engines/generators/2000-watt-super-quiet-inverter-generator-62523.html This is the generator I'm currently using, the generator I have in this video doesn't seem to be available on the harbor freight web site
The power lead running into my switch box is a standard 110v 3 prong house plug, so o can plug that directly into the generator or for maintenance and such I can plug it into an extension cord to power the lights.
Lights were about $20 each, so I have about $200 in lights, probably $50 in the deck, 1 sheet plywood and a few 2x4's, think I was like $120 or so in the aluminum and connectors for the rail, and maybe $50 in the wiring. So I probably was a little over $400 in total give or take. Generator was another $100. I got a new generator inverter this year though, I will do a video soon on that as well.
Could you give a material list of everything you used..? I looked on the link you sent for square tubbing and couldn’t decide what all connectors I need. Thanks!
For corners, I used the adjustable "T" pieces (5AJS33) and for straight runs used the standard "T" connectors (532100). At the bottom of each leg I used the flat "T" (532300) that is designed to connect the tubing to a flat surface. Those flat "T" pieces don't offer a ton of strength so reinforcing them with a shelf bracket like I did is necessary for some extra strength when/if you attach the legs to your deck. Then 90's (521100) for the end if the straight runs. The nice thing is you can customize what ever you build with all the different connectors available. I also used just the standard 1" connectors, didn't use anything fancy
Hey man! Trying to do this same set up. But I’m struggling finding the connectors and never could find the link that you posted about them. Anyway you could shoot me the link to the connectors for the aluminum. Please! And I love the build man!
Damn when you turned on those lights it was like the scene in Christmas Vacation where Clark plugs his lights in. Sick build, man. Getting a cheap boat and customizing it for bowfishing is my next goal. Definitely gonna steal some of your ideas when the time comes.
Really nice job , one hell of a nice set up for 2500 bucks, Building it yourself, sure saves a lot of money , but it’s also great to build it just the way you want it. Great video and great build, good luck to ya and I’ll be looking for more videos, Jason from Snohomish Washington.
These are the lights I put on the rear of the boat: www.amazon.com/dp/B07JJ11D6W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GqYQCbJCBKATK And these are my front lights: www.amazon.com/dp/B00VFVGFWU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.oYQCbT1RF521 I used the smaller ones in the back sho they could be mounted lower for shooting over from where I stand in the back, you could use the small ones in the front as well. Just remember, the small ones do not come with a male plug like the big ones do so you either have to add one or hard wire them in.
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@Huxley Kendrick I really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and I'm trying it out atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
awesome build man!! love the "budget" concept. i as well will be stealing some ideas!!! if youd like, id appreciate a subcribe so you can see hoe my build has come so far! keep up the god work man!
There is a lot of airflow for cold air under the seat as there is about a 4" gap under the whole seat, I'm hoping between that and the vents I left in the corners will be enough plus piping the exhaust out the back should help. Once the weather warms up enough soon I'll take it for a test run, nice thing is if it gets hot it's easy to remove!
Update-after finally getting to take a night to bowfish, it did get too hot and start to over heat. I removed the side panel on the water but kept the top, it redirects the noise and still gives me the ability to stand/sit there while not over heating.
If you're looking for a light upgrade give swampeye a shot. They're INCREDIBLE
How's you're boat holding up under that treated wood man? I've always heard that treated wood on aluminum eats up the aluminum
I've sold the boat so I can't answer for that but I can tell you that we built a deck the same way in another boat for my brother and when he took that one off to make a larger removable aluminum deck after like 6+ years of the treated on aluminum there was no sign of any issue.
@@gnsoutdoors4020 well thats good news then. I'm about to start building a deck and I've been going back and forth on wood choice
Fishing to make my own setup. What about a triller motor ?
I used a clamp on 55lb thrust trolling motor mounted next to the main motor some with this boat, but the river I was usually in had too much current for the troller to push us up river, so I usually just used the main motor. But in areas with less current the trolling motor was good
@@gnsoutdoors4020 so no foot petal. ?
Not on that boat the way I built it, my brother did a similar build but left space at the bow and had a bow mounted troller with foot pedal and it worked just fine. My current boat I run a bow mounted with a remote so I don't need the foot pedal and can control from anywhere on the boat.
Maybe a dumb question but how did you attach the 2x4s to the boat?
They were bolted on through the hull. Which can cause some corrosion to the aluminum when using treated wood, but I never noticed any issue and my brother built his the same way and recently built a new aluminum deck for his boat and when he removed the treated wood after several years there was little to no corrosion.
Can you add a link to the generator you got?
www.harborfreight.com/generators-engines/generators/2000-watt-super-quiet-inverter-generator-62523.html
This is the generator I'm currently using, the generator I have in this video doesn't seem to be available on the harbor freight web site
How did u get your 12v lights to run on 110
They come set up for 110. There are lots of LED flood lights available that run on 110 for home use that work great for bowfishing lights.
Do you think a 1542 would be stable enough for a setup like this
Yeah I wouldn't do a raised platform but a flush platform would be fine for a boat that size
How long is your boat
That boat was a 16' Jon
What did you line the inside of your boat with is it just normal paint ?
I cleaned and prepped the whole boat and then used rustolium paint to paint it all
Sounds good bud I am building a 16 x 52 flat bottom and I’m for sure going to take ideas from your setup
Awesome, good luck with your build man!
How did u do ur wiring to be able to turn ur lights one with out genny
The power lead running into my switch box is a standard 110v 3 prong house plug, so o can plug that directly into the generator or for maintenance and such I can plug it into an extension cord to power the lights.
How would that work cause u would still be connecting 12v to 110
How much would you say you spent in total excluding the boat motor and trailer?
Lights were about $20 each, so I have about $200 in lights, probably $50 in the deck, 1 sheet plywood and a few 2x4's, think I was like $120 or so in the aluminum and connectors for the rail, and maybe $50 in the wiring. So I probably was a little over $400 in total give or take. Generator was another $100. I got a new generator inverter this year though, I will do a video soon on that as well.
Can you and a link for the lights?
What did you use for the exhaust tubing?
It's a flexible stainless steel tubing that I matched the OD of my generator exhaust to the ID of the stainless tube.
Could you give a material list of everything you used..? I looked on the link you sent for square tubbing and couldn’t decide what all connectors I need. Thanks!
For corners, I used the adjustable "T" pieces (5AJS33) and for straight runs used the standard "T" connectors (532100). At the bottom of each leg I used the flat "T" (532300) that is designed to connect the tubing to a flat surface. Those flat "T" pieces don't offer a ton of strength so reinforcing them with a shelf bracket like I did is necessary for some extra strength when/if you attach the legs to your deck. Then 90's (521100) for the end if the straight runs. The nice thing is you can customize what ever you build with all the different connectors available. I also used just the standard 1" connectors, didn't use anything fancy
Where can I buy those angle connectors for the aluminum square tubing? Thanks
I used Esto Connectors:
www.estoconnectors.com/
Hey man! Trying to do this same set up. But I’m struggling finding the connectors and never could find the link that you posted about them. Anyway you could shoot me the link to the connectors for the aluminum. Please! And I love the build man!
www.estoconnectors.com/
Thanks!
Damn when you turned on those lights it was like the scene in Christmas Vacation where Clark plugs his lights in. Sick build, man. Getting a cheap boat and customizing it for bowfishing is my next goal. Definitely gonna steal some of your ideas when the time comes.
Really nice job , one hell of a nice set up for 2500 bucks, Building it yourself, sure saves a lot of money , but it’s also great to build it just the way you want it. Great video and great build, good luck to ya and I’ll be looking for more videos, Jason from Snohomish Washington.
Do you have links for all the different lights you got?
These are the lights I put on the rear of the boat: www.amazon.com/dp/B07JJ11D6W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GqYQCbJCBKATK
And these are my front lights: www.amazon.com/dp/B00VFVGFWU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.oYQCbT1RF521
I used the smaller ones in the back sho they could be mounted lower for shooting over from where I stand in the back, you could use the small ones in the front as well. Just remember, the small ones do not come with a male plug like the big ones do so you either have to add one or hard wire them in.
What size boat is that?
It's a 16' x 48"
Where ya from
Maryland, the boat is actually for sale currently.
@@gnsoutdoors4020 I live in Oklahoma
@@gnsoutdoors4020 how much tho just wondering
@@SlingingArrowsBowfishing I am asking $5k for it including some extra things like an entire extra lower unit for the motor
Nice!
Hey fellow BowFisher here in MD , Nice build ! Thanks for taking the time to share.
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I somehow forgot my login password. I love any tips you can offer me
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@Huxley Kendrick I really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and I'm trying it out atm.
Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
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Thanks so much, you really help me out!
@Raiden Jason Happy to help =)
Very impressed! Job well done!
Hard to see how it could be any better!
Using treated plywood on an aluminum boat is a very bad idea. The chemicals in the wood will rapidly corrode the aluminum.
awesome build man!! love the "budget" concept. i as well will be stealing some ideas!!! if youd like, id appreciate a subcribe so you can see hoe my build has come so far! keep up the god work man!
good video, but keep a eye on your generator getting to hot under that cover, u may want to install a fan later
There is a lot of airflow for cold air under the seat as there is about a 4" gap under the whole seat, I'm hoping between that and the vents I left in the corners will be enough plus piping the exhaust out the back should help. Once the weather warms up enough soon I'll take it for a test run, nice thing is if it gets hot it's easy to remove!
10-4.
Update-after finally getting to take a night to bowfish, it did get too hot and start to over heat. I removed the side panel on the water but kept the top, it redirects the noise and still gives me the ability to stand/sit there while not over heating.
Awesome build! How many feet of aluminum tubing do you think you used for the light setup?
I bought 4 8' sections of 1" square tube and had just a little left over
Thanks! Is it pretty sturdy with just the L brackets mounted to the platform?
Yeah, we have had people fall against it with no issue, though I wouldn't go much taller than I did to keep the leverage on the L brackets down
Sweet! Just ordered the parts, hopefully my light setup will turn out half as good as yours haha. Appreciate the help!
Good luck man! I dont remember if I mentioned it but I did put self tapping screws into each connector to really lock it in.