So glad for you Sam!
I wanted to come by today and check out the boat and workshop, but I ended up having stuff that needed to be done close to home
. How friggen cool is Team Beaver fever and everyone else who had a hand in the build/mod? You guys absolutely rock!! 
I wanted to come by today and check out the boat and workshop, but I ended up having stuff that needed to be done close to home
. How friggen cool is Team Beaver fever and everyone else who had a hand in the build/mod? You guys absolutely rock!! 
Another bang,bang up job by the beaver.hahaha,A suggestion for the transom,you can rig up another trolling motor and wire a switch to the front of the boat.You leave the motor on high and locked in straight.When you want to motor you can flip the switch and steer with the front.It works great when your by yourself.Have fun with it Sam.
Wow a fantastic job of boat fab,congrates Sam and team beaver can't wait to see this in person. Have to admit I am a little jelous.
Sam we need to get you a small pic-up so you don't have to break it down. Once again a fantastic job to falltimber you got mad skills.
Jack
Sam we need to get you a small pic-up so you don't have to break it down. Once again a fantastic job to falltimber you got mad skills.
Jack
took the boat out for a spin today with shawn and like a true champ forgot to put the plug in. other than that, it's been great so far.
one thing i have to change that we noticed immediately is the rear seat height. the current seat and pedestal are too high and the guy in the back is almost standing which feels pretty unstable. i'll try to install a 6" pedestal instead of the 11" if that's not enough, i might have to use the padded fold down seat unless we can cut my existing pedestal way down.
thanks once again to damon, dan, joe, and justin for all of the hard work and making this happen. to anyone wondering - can you turn a jon boat into a bass boat and put it on top of a sedan? the answer is yes if you're determined enough and have the right people on the job lol. if you're looking to modify a jonboat, go right to damon. without a doubt, the best there is.
a lot of people who posted on this thread have contributed great ideas as well.
more pictures:
Wiring
Shortened motor shaft
Re-wired with casing
Rich nailed it with the rudder. it's an absolute must have. i used one of my oars. take a look at damon's picture. we added 2 notches to make it adjustable for shallow water and deep open water. i also wrapped duct tape around the oar to hold it in place tightly in both positions.
LED lighting
Powered up
Livewell pictures
(old hose)
middle spray bar placement is key as the spray will aerate the most area in the livewell.
installing the trailer hitch
for the fans of damon's dog
one thing i have to change that we noticed immediately is the rear seat height. the current seat and pedestal are too high and the guy in the back is almost standing which feels pretty unstable. i'll try to install a 6" pedestal instead of the 11" if that's not enough, i might have to use the padded fold down seat unless we can cut my existing pedestal way down.
thanks once again to damon, dan, joe, and justin for all of the hard work and making this happen. to anyone wondering - can you turn a jon boat into a bass boat and put it on top of a sedan? the answer is yes if you're determined enough and have the right people on the job lol. if you're looking to modify a jonboat, go right to damon. without a doubt, the best there is.
a lot of people who posted on this thread have contributed great ideas as well.
more pictures:
Wiring
Shortened motor shaft
Re-wired with casing
Rich nailed it with the rudder. it's an absolute must have. i used one of my oars. take a look at damon's picture. we added 2 notches to make it adjustable for shallow water and deep open water. i also wrapped duct tape around the oar to hold it in place tightly in both positions.
LED lighting
Powered up
Livewell pictures
(old hose)
middle spray bar placement is key as the spray will aerate the most area in the livewell.
installing the trailer hitch
for the fans of damon's dog
Just read every page of this kick ass thread! That was awesome!
Well Well Look who it is...lol
hi neil!
Whats up buddy, Gonna bring my boat up to these guys in March, good guys get to know them Tom, very resourceful, helpfull all around great dudes,
Pure craftsmanship in this post! But MARCH???? Its gonna be tourney time by then
Just read every page of this kick ass thread! That was awesome!
Well Well Look who it is...lol
hi neil!
Whats up buddy, Gonna bring my boat up to these guys in March, good guys get to know them Tom, very resourceful, helpfull all around great dudes,
Pure craftsmanship in this post! But MARCH???? Its gonna be tourney time by then
I'll have to fish co angler on your boat till then
Just read every page of this kick ass thread! That was awesome!
Well Well Look who it is...lol
hi neil!
Whats up buddy, Gonna bring my boat up to these guys in March, good guys get to know them Tom, very resourceful, helpfull all around great dudes,
Pure craftsmanship in this post! But MARCH???? Its gonna be tourney time by then
I'll have to fish co angler on your boat till then
I dont think that would fly with Mark lol.