Always make sure to buy a short shaft motor for most all Jon boats. If you’re buying a used motor you can measure from the top of the engine mount where it sits on the transom to the flat part above the prop. The flat part “cavitation plate” should be close to the bottom of the boat.
Nice job man... instead of trusting those washers, you really will want to add a backing plate that essentially reaches both bolts and spreads the load horizontally across the transom. They're typically made out of 1/4" aluminum. There's a few companies that make them. I have a Vance manufacturing one on mine that came with my jack-plate. Over time the weight will inevitably mess up the transom. If that won't work because of interference with your supports, make some bigger backing plates out of aluminum to spread the load out. You've done a lot of work, don't want it to mess up...also, I'm curious to know where you'll be putting your batteries. Another cool video man.
Check out the Short I posted over the weekend, it shows where I mounted the batteries. Yeah the center support blocked my ability to use a mounting brace but I like the idea of building up the mounting points, I'm sure I can fab something up, thanks for the suggestion!
So after having the boat out I decided I want a little bit more reinforcement, and I went and grabbed one of those plates. I had to modify it slightly to fit where the bracket was but I was able to get it in place and I do think it made a difference. Thanks again for the suggestion!
When building the back deck I actually tied the rear bench to the transom with angle to provide a walking platform but it worked the same in bracing it. Great idea all around!
I did end up adding some bracing connecting the transom to the rear bench seat but not for any specific reason other than building a platform for the back deck. There was already transom to floor bracing on the boat.
just ordered these for my star craft, i really dont want to buy a short shaft motor so i hope this works great, also i think its criminal to pay $200.00 for these 2 pieces of aluminum but oh well lol
Where'd you get that the riser for that one animal that hold a 50 horse Honda with trim and tilt?
5" Vertical Transom Extension - amzn.to/41zkJi7
It was so painful drilling that bracket but in the end it worked out REALLY well.
Always make sure to buy a short shaft motor for most all Jon boats. If you’re buying a used motor you can measure from the top of the engine mount where it sits on the transom to the flat part above the prop. The flat part “cavitation plate” should be close to the bottom of the boat.
Nice job man... instead of trusting those washers, you really will want to add a backing plate that essentially reaches both bolts and spreads the load horizontally across the transom. They're typically made out of 1/4" aluminum. There's a few companies that make them. I have a Vance manufacturing one on mine that came with my jack-plate. Over time the weight will inevitably mess up the transom. If that won't work because of interference with your supports, make some bigger backing plates out of aluminum to spread the load out. You've done a lot of work, don't want it to mess up...also, I'm curious to know where you'll be putting your batteries. Another cool video man.
Check out the Short I posted over the weekend, it shows where I mounted the batteries. Yeah the center support blocked my ability to use a mounting brace but I like the idea of building up the mounting points, I'm sure I can fab something up, thanks for the suggestion!
@@mvboutdoors NP, a 2x2 plate with a center hole would do wonders for you, spread the load out. Keep up the good work.
@@c.shoefish I like that idea, will definitely look into that
So after having the boat out I decided I want a little bit more reinforcement, and I went and grabbed one of those plates. I had to modify it slightly to fit where the bracket was but I was able to get it in place and I do think it made a difference. Thanks again for the suggestion!
@@mvboutdoors I certainly hope you made a video!😁
anyway you could give some info on the stainless hardware you used and where you recommend purchasing it ?
I used 3/8 stainless bolts I believe, I bought them locally at ace hardwrae
Boy wish you'd hurry up getting my boat done , lol just kidding
If you get any flex on the transom when under power you can run two threaded rods from the transom to the wall of the storage well.
When building the back deck I actually tied the rear bench to the transom with angle to provide a walking platform but it worked the same in bracing it. Great idea all around!
Did you add any bracing to inside the boat?
Looking at doing the same don't want to brake the boat 😅
I did end up adding some bracing connecting the transom to the rear bench seat but not for any specific reason other than building a platform for the back deck. There was already transom to floor bracing on the boat.
just ordered these for my star craft, i really dont want to buy a short shaft motor so i hope this works great, also i think its criminal to pay $200.00 for these 2 pieces of aluminum but oh well lol
Man you are not kidding. They are finished really well with predrilled mounting holes but $200 is a lot
Going to a aluminium place tomorrow to see how much if made my self... 400 aus is insane I'm think 100 tops for cut to length
Hola muy buen video, sabes de que espesor es el aluminio?
Looks great ,great to make it a family affair 😉
You’ve inspired me
I appreciate that man! I'm just thrilled there's other people out there who find this stuff as interesting as I do!
Let's get it
Where did you purchase the riser kit?
@@billbartz7686
5" Vertical Transom Extension - amzn.to/41zkJi7
Merci beaucoup ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Why did you buy a long shaft in the first place?