Mutant Jet Boat "FrankenJon" JetJon build - From start to finish
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- Jon boat meets Jet Ski and falls in love... I performed the wedding with a saws-all and fiberglass. The end result is a 12' Jon boat that will go over 4" of water at 36 mph. So much fun!!
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I came across this video after I saw a flat bottom jon boat on FB marketplace for like 200 bucks and thought about installing a jet drive. So I googled jet powered Jon boat. I'm glad I'm not the only person nuts enough to think of this.
Thanks, I wasn't trying to sell you on anything, I just liked your video and thought you would enjoy seeing what I had done with my JetJon build. I'm fortunate not to have any rocks to worry about, nice open river with sandy bottom here.
Thanks man, maybe you'll get a chance to build another one some day. While mine is heavier than yours, it jumps right up on plane instantly and will go 36mph on flat water. I'm sure 4"-6" wouldn't be any problem at speed either, probably even less. I have the Seadoo 580 Rotax motor. I didn't use anything special to build mine either, just aluminum angle, plywood, fiberbglass and a couple hundred screws. Anyone could study my pictures and duplicate the results if they wanted.
I know this build wasn't current but the way you were chopping that up I expected you to bring out the FLEXTAPE!!
LOL And 7 years later it's still going strong and still leak free. Couldn't be happier with it, keeps my freezer full of Catfish!
Its crazy, the music you pick for your video. You must be one unusual character!
+FlatlandMando LOL I'm sure many would agree with that assessment. haha
Nice job I tried one when I was growing up with a wave jammer it worked for a couple weeks it wouldn't get enough water and burned up still sitting at the bottom of the lake I'll probably try one again thanks for the ideas and again great job
I laughed hard when you made the 1st pass along the screen ! ...that thing moves man !
You’re a craftsman. Great idea
I have around 2k tied up in parts, then 200 + hours of labor. Well worth the effort if done right.
Impressive
You sir, are a got-damm fart smeller! Oh!... I mean... smart feller!! ..My apologies.
I absolutely love the work and ingenuity put forth. SO RAD!
haha Thanks! Best part is it's still running strong going on 4 years now!! Favorite boat ever... I know I've caught at least a thousand pounds of Catfish with it by now. LOL
I can't wait to build mine
I think with a trim setup you could get more of your boat out of the water but on plane i still see it drafting 2-3 inches plus the fiberglass hanging out the bottom; maybe 2-2.5 inches. I cannot see your setup going through 6 inches safely, BUT you're in an area you don't have to to worry about that. I think you're setup is capable of 40+mph but like you said its reliable and it gets the job done. :-)
clean job. i need one of these to go up river just below hover dam and explore. my outboard would get thrashed if i ever hit bottom.
Hey Steve, I'm skimming right on top, any waves from wind or wake and the pump is unloading and I'll have to slow way down to get back into the water enough. I really need more weight in the back, boat rides level on plane, would not carry a passenger up front. So adding a trim system would put my bow lower than it should be. Works great for me though, having so much fun with it... Perfect for the catfish I catch.
A lot of flat bottom jet boats have this problem. It’s called cavitation. A hull spoon is the way to fix it.
@@joshuakrag650 Where and how I use the boat that isn't something I need to bother with. I've been running it every year since without any problem, if conditions are unfavorable for the design I don't want to be out there anyhow. That comment was out of context anyway since TH-cam managed to scramble comments and replies, or the original comment I was replying to was deleted.. Don't know for sure it's been 7 years.
@@Tom_GossI'm very happy that you are content with your personal build, it seems others are trying to get you to make a speedboat, instead of what you have for fishing and your own enjoyment 😅😅😅😅😅
Awesome build , you did a great job
+Stephen Walters Thanks!! It's been such an awesome boat, couldn't be happier with it.
Tom Goss, Thank, Merci y Muchas gracias de compartir este buen video a disfrutado de tu buen trabajo suerte y Saludo......
Eres muy Bienvenido. Me alegro de que disfrutó.
I thought you were adding a lot of weight but it moves pretty good. Nice job, I want to do that with a strip boat.
Nice job! What a great combo.
Thanks! It's been a great boat, can't wait for the warm weather to return.
disabled and it takes me a little more time to comprehend some things. missed the build thing you were talking about.have all materials on hand . sorry for aggravating you. just feeling excited for once. Rodney
+Rodney Hardee Broken wrist keeps me from typing much.. Good luck with your project. www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=28350
Hey to who ever built this jet jon,, hats off to you this is one of the best builds that I have ever seen,, this is what I am looking for to run up the Muskegon river here in Michigan to chase the salmon and steelhead can you help me?
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the build and can appreciate what I've done. Still running great, the most fun I've had in a boat. I wish I could help, but this being made from old used parts and lots of one off hand made pieces it would be way too much for me to do it again. The only way boats like this are affordable for their owners, is because they built them themselves. It's about $2k worth of parts/materials, then you'd be looking at $10-15k for 2-3 months of labor. lol In the end you have a cool boat made from a bunch of used parts, that doesn't come with a warranty. ;)
Hi Tom,
This is Steve (64coupe on tinboats) I have been working on my project little by little and I have not posted any updates. I think you would draft more than 4 inches even on plane and if you added a trim system. I see how he is able to get 40mph with a 440cc because he is not fighting the weight of the front of the boat and the entire bottom gets out of the water, where your setup almost plows the water.
Thanks!
Very nice. I would been more time playing then fishing. I wish I could do something like that myself. Looking to buy my 1st boat and it will be a 14' Jon. Something for free time maybe at Lake Linear in GA
Honda Rincon Thanks, it's been such a great boat. Just had it out the other day, will be another great year. Good luck finding the right boat.
Thank you. Enjoy that boat. Very awesome !!! Maybe I need to look into another boat and see if I can do me one like that. Seen a lot of them online, but it won't work on the Jon that I am looking at from Academy Sports 14 footer for 699.
Awesome work bro
I really loved your clip.
Thanks!
Love it but that music was rough
Awesome job! Seems to be sitting low though. More foam?
Sits fine.. And what would more foam do? LOL That would just add weight and make it sit lower.
@@tomrc4328 i meant foam pods at back. But hey if it's working good.
this is awesome!
Is it fairly easy to true the drivetrain since you used the full jet ski unit? I have experience on stand up skis in 3'' water over river rock and want to do something a little longer, wider, higher and maybe a larger motor mainly to get to good muskie/bass spots. Do you think a 14' flat Jon would do the trick for 2 sometimes 3 people if the weight distribution is critiqued ahead of time? Thoughts?
14' would be small for 3 people. Building one of these takes allot of thought and attention to detail. You need to have an understanding of jet drives, be able to fabricate, and know how to use fiberglass. Once you've got that, the rest just happens. lol
Not interested in top speed these days... 36 is way more than I needed anyhow, I cruise at 30 or less. Being reliable, fuel efficient, and easy to work on were my goals, and I met them. I've idled through 6" of water without problem, I see no reason that would be a problem when on plane, not something I would do anyhow.. I'm too careful to be a daredevil. lol
I am working on my own Frankenboat. Could you tell me what kind of adhesive you used to glue the fiberglass frame to the metal floor? Also, it looks like you also fiberglassed the whole unit to the aluminum floor. Any special precautions, resin type, or tricks to insure it did not eventually separate? Hell of a nice project!
Loctite S-30 Polyurethane sealant between the fiberglass and aluminum union with stainless 1/4-20 bolts every 6-8". Then the fiberglass I laid inside gave the jet ski hull a larger footprint that prevents the union from flexing. Resin is nothing special, I used the Bondo brand from Walmart. Haven't had the first problem and don't expect any. Put down twice as much of the polyurethane as you think you will need, excess will squeeze out but if you didn't have enough you won't know until you find it leaking. I added links in the description for the build threads. Hope this helps, glad you liked the project.
Tom Goss Many thanks, this will help a lot!
Do you still have to register the motor when you build one of these? Boat too? Or do you still go by the sea doo register. #?
Those laws would vary by state. Here in GA you only register the boat.
even though I probably already know the answer to this, how durable would you say this would be if the boat bottoms out on gravel? we fish a river that gets pretty low in the summer if it doesn't rain much. I want to build one of these but don't have the tools to weld aluminum. so basically would you risk running it if you had the risk of bottoming out or would there be any way to reinforce it a little more? thanks in advance
I wouldn't use mine where risk of hitting bottom was present, and definitely no rock/gravel. The union between the jet ski hull and jon boat hull is strengthened by all the extra fiberglass overlaid inside, but a hard hit could cause problems I feel. One of those deals where I really don't know how strong it really is, over 4 years now and it's still leak free. Bouncing over choppy water at 35 mph, and the occasional log bump while trolling, and it hasn't missed a beat.
i just went out on a trip a few days ago. seemed like the only time we bottomed out was just the lower end of the boat motor hitting the ground and that only happened 2 or 3 times up river about 3 miles. that was in a 12 footer with a 20 hp motor and 2 people around 170 in it. think i might give it a go and see what happens. 99% of the time if i go theres always someone else tagging along with a boat so if anything happened id always have a ride back. might just get it up and going for now and find someone to help fab and weld it up over the winter or something. thanks for the response and awesome video my man
cool
Nice build was checking if it still going strong and if your interested in selling the jon
Thanks. She's still hauling catfish for me, runs like a top. No plans to sell.
Im planing on doing the same thang to my jon boat as you did. i was wondering what you used to bond the jet ski hull to the boat and what you did to seal it and finish it
+NickBrown501 www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=28350 That is the build thread. I used PL S-30 Polyurethane to seal the two hulls together and used 1/4 - 20 bolts to join them. Fiberglass laid inside to strengthen and enlarge the footprint so no flex too place. Has been flawless.
Nice. How many tubes of caulk did it take to seal it?
Would you consider building one of these for someone else? If not, do happen to know someone who would or where I might buy one, in Texas?
Sorry, don't have the time to get into a project that size again.. Scroll down the comments to HKPSG1Shooter and see about contacting him, He built a really nice rig and was wanting to build more. Good luck.
Bitchin project you have skills.
wow you a super smart man I wonder if you can make me one of this love to own one if you do please let me know how much thanks
Thanks, no plans to make them though. This was just a fun project to build my "shopping cart". lol
boy I have no dream to own one of your fine boat than lol but anywaythanks for the reply you have a great day
How are u I am making one just like yours
Any idea what it would sell for
Dalton Perry It's not for sale.
i want one
Build and sell them?
Sorry, just built this for me. I might take on a project like this again some day, but nothing planned in the near future.
what size motor
580 rotax - 55hp
You need to build theses to sell
Thanks, wish it was that simple. Not cost effective at the scale I would be working with, I'm one person with no debt and want to keep it that way. lol ;o)
Would you be interested in selling the boat
Thanks, but not anytime soon.
Would you sell it now after 3 yrs?