12 ft Aluminum Fishing Boat Restoration, Customization and Setup in HD 

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Sir, you are the first video I’ve seen of an owner of a 12’ boat that didn’t turn it into a bass boat. My hat is off to you and my admiration is immense!!! Thank you sir!!!

Wow bro you got your boat rigged up super badass. I have lil John boat I'm fixing up and Ima steal some ideas :p.

The mintiest tinnier in the world BUT that Johnson is TRASH

Nice job! Pretty thoughtful design! I am sure there are some things you might do differently after looking back but I think this is awesome! I like your upgrade ideas too!

Nice presentation.. I'm guessing you fish solo most of the time and the second seat is mainly for show. Your 2nd man would have no where to put his feet without kicking the battery and tank. Understanding of course your space is limited. Also you may consider securing your spare fuel tank and tool box..they'll be banging around back there hitting your Minnkota wiring and bilge pump. Next, replace the wood block your Minnkota is mounted on. The two screw ideas in the block of 2x6 will not stand up to torque and vibration and will breakaway for sure. To secure wiring/hoses running front to back consider this: short lengths of 1x1 square scrap wood. Then run a bead of construction adhesive along the natural horizontal ribs in the hull from front to back. Stick the wood to it and let it cure..you end up with an excellent securing strip that will receive wood screws to hold your conduit tube. Up out of the way of the floor and strong without drilling into the boat! One more consideration..mask and tape the interior floor and deliver the boat to a place that does spray in box beds. It is amazing how much quieter the boat is and it provides a bit of traction for walking. I have wood floors in mine but I have a buddy that has a small aluminum like yours and it's great. Not trying to cut down your work, very well thought out and thorough. Just trying to provide some insight of the things I've learned over the years trying to make a bare aluminum boat more convenient. Maybe a few ideas to make your boat even better. Good work for sure..

Wow those emergency flares are illegal. Did you get a boating licence?

I’m gonna be getting a 14 foot soon and I might just have to steal some of these ideas

please tell me you did not say fuel line and electrical in that same conduit!!!

Nice, but is it wise to run your fuel line in the same conduit as your electrical line?

Beautiful and clever job ! What did you use to clean/polish the bare Aulminum hull ?

It’s been 5 years. Any new video of the set up?

I have a condom in my emergency kit cuz I needed one one time and didn't have it... Thank you Mr. Southpark Teacher Mmmmmk.....

Sweet boat!

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ASTOUNDING Job mate, just pure class and perfection in every aspect of what you've done! Brilliant, thanks so much for sharing!

Nice boat! I’m picking up my Canadian-built Harber Craft tomorrow. Exciting! Fish on!! 🐠

Really love you boat and the ideas you put into it. It looks really clean and organized. Gave me some ideas. Thank you!

You're going down the wrong road. Keep it simple and light. Rugs ensure wood stays wet and rots no matter what class of wood. You forgot a hairdryer.

Setup is almost identical to mine but I have a smaller motor. Nice boat and nice setup. The main thing I did different is that I have the anchor rope running from the bow along the side of the boat so I can control it from the stern when I am by myself. I don't plan on doing the upgrades you are talking about. I prefer simplicity.

awesome setup! I might borrow a couple of your ideas!

Some great ideas, but I’m a wrecking ball, I can see me just pulling that anchor in by hand, would be much faster, those little straps holding the gas can I I would destroy or just not even use when I’m rushed to go fishing, that retractable strap to hold the boat down , ied end up destroying very quick and end up just useing ratchet straps, but I like your ideas lol

Nice job so nice to do the things your self with your own ideas im doing the some thing also to a 1987 ranger 175 A love working on my boat but i have to agree with the last 2 comments please take the fuel line and run in a different conduit you know as well as i do that thats alot of money and time. and maybe personal injury or death come on bro from one boater rebuilder to another switch that..... that might be as costly as not putting the plug in

Great job! I'm restoring a 56 Crestliner and looking for that anchor winch, Any ideas?

Hey brother I got some questions about adding additional brackets and what not on to the boat I bought me a 12ft aluminum Valco and I wanna know how I can tap on with screws ,let me know your input

Nice job man! Boat looks great, I subbed your channel.

I know this vid is old but it just popped up in my feed. Love your attention to detail. One thing you've probably added by now. navigation lights. I did a DIY 14 footer myself. Even added a pvc center console and wheel. removed middle seat. Decked, then i changed it for foot space for fron guy or girl. Also floored and marine carpet. Love all the great ideas out there for tin boat crowd.

Nice rig, great video, lots of good ideas, where dud you get the orange storage box?? Thanks!!

Great video. How did you attach the vertical storage rod holders in the back (looks like no screw holes)?

Now I see you strap the boat across the rear , no good you are spreading the aluminum , put your brackets on the back to pull down.

Did you waterproof the bolts you put in from outside the boat, the lock on the tongue can be ignored and they can just take the bolts off and put their own tongue on to steal the boat.

Nice, I have a 15 ft Alaskan smoker craft 1992 may have to borrow a few ideas also from WA state. See ya on the water.

very clean. Get a better lock for your hitch. Master locks can be picked in no time.

is the retractable strap all rusted now since that looks like it would get dipped underwater?

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Nice setup, good job.can't be to prepared.not like you can step off the boat and start walking,well...unless your God!!!

Curious Why is your fuel and battery so far forward? Is it for weight distribution?

got the same moter but its a 25hp, topped out at 33mph on a 13.5 starcraft. its really hard to beat those old moters as far as quality and longevity

What exactly is that ratcheting boat tie down called again. I didn’t hear you mention it

Excellent job! Thank you for sharing this video. I have done similar thing with my glass-fiber plastic boat. Well done!

Just curious what are the CG rated weight and hp capacities of your boat.

I think I have the same trailer and I wanted to know where you got your new axle please?

Steel screws into aluminium? Do you know about galvanic corrosion?

Can you take a 12ft smoke craft aluminum boat salmon fishing on a river

Then kept the crappy 8 in tires, what were you thinking. Go to 13 in.

i cant find any anchor things like he has help

Where can I get one of them anchor winches you got on the front of that boat I need me a couple of them

Now again the whistle should be attached to your jackets.

Restoration lol this is a just him wanting to talk about a bout not one thing on how to do anything joke

Nicely done, where did you get the anchor set up from?

Whats holding down your chair with the zip screws?

Wow... wow.... red and blue light and 360 deg light... ... wow... super Organize boat.... oh where did you get the lock for motors...?? I need it... thanks buddy... hope to see boat on water...🤓🤓

All those holes you added from the trolling mount and extra brackets but one more for the bilge pump was to much? Genuinely asking, i just got my first boat and know nothing except about 5 hours worth of RU-vid videos lol 😅

Where’d you get that cup holder storage box holder thing

dude, awesome job! only things are the fuel/electrical lines need to be separated and 15hp is a little fast for that boat, be careful. but over nice job man!

Hi, That hand winch on the front of the boat, (For bring the anchor up) What brand is it ,and were did you get it. You have some very good ideas. Thanks

Did you end up building the deck and livewell, etc?

Really nice boat and video. I'm trying to get mine organized. That boat is in great shape too. That's what happens when you take pride in your things. Very nice!

Mmm k ooh k. nice boat don't ya know...mmmmhhhmmm...lol .

I used 1" stainless steel wood screws. Drilled a pilot hole in the aluminum covering the wood transom and then screwed into the wood transom.

Nice setup I'm looking for something affordable that I can stand in & cast out of

Nice job! What kind of paint did you use on the inside?

Very nice. Catch some fish now!

Why in the world did you get a 12 ft not a 16 ft????

good setup

With everything you have there (trailer included). What would you say the total weight might be?

Stable enough for two people to stand up and cast?

Where’d that cup holder/wallet holder come from

Did you put any sealant around the ss screws?

Nice outfit , why didn't you go with a 14 ft?

Any link on that transom isolated mount?

very sweet set up

Is there a plug in the 12 ft Lund ?

great job! i have my oars included. hand to row about a mile upwind when my engine crapped out. those paddles would have never worked.

Great set up. Some great ideas. Enjoyed watching. Really like the bracket you made for the electric motor too. Thank you. 😃🐟🐟👍

This is a great setup. Nice job!

cuanto te a costado el motor negro en chico??

Wow... this is one of the best 12" boat ... if you can make a vid to show me how to bolt and make that winch... I'm more than happy...!!!!... and can you give me the info how to get the motor safety lock... please

Where u get orange box at geeat setup

Im copying this build 😂 im 20 years old and just got me a bass boat of my own. And no such thing as overkill when it comes to survival & a safety. "Better to have it and not need than to need it and not have it"

This was not boat restoration ! This was a nice boat and rigging it or outfitting it to your needs.

How did you attach the cleats?

Really works well. Battery gauge is not super super accurate but the motor is pretty great. Haven't used it in salt water yet. Eventually

shorten the bilge pump hose

thanks for sharing your video ....awesome boat & set up you got there ..im planning to use a 12 hp 2 strokes out board on my 11 footer aluminium jon boat .

Ty so much. I have a basic boat n in 1 video you answered my most popular questions, and solved problems for me that werent even on my list. Mounting tge gas tank in front, getting rid on my nylon anchor line, waterproof battery bozmx n toolkit, u solved my mounting issues. Thank you. Subbed, your "common sense" is pure genius!

Nice job.. One question where does the person in the middle put his feet. On the battery box? Or that 10 inch gap between the battery box and wall? Maybe move it to the other side of seat.

Fantastic set-up!👍 Jest picked up a lil 12' similar yesterday. Plan on setting it up n this vid will give me some insight!

You have one awesome little boat, it looks great. I have a 14 foot Alumacraft v bottom boat with a Mercury 9.9 hp, on it, and I love it.

Fantastic job! Firm believer, I'd rather have it an not need it than need it and not have it. BTW like your anchor system............ enjoy the water.

Very nice setup gave me so good ideas for my 12ft aluminum 👍🏾

Man you are very smart you know? Very good and nice boat,i have a 10 F long V bottom game fisher that looks just like yours and i well try to learn some ideas from your video, congratulations!

Wow such an awesome set up. About to purchase my 1st boat a 13ft tin and was looking for ideas. Awesome vid

We need an update on the boat

Nice boat you got there and excellent setup. I'm glad I ran across this video, those LED light mounts coming laterally off your trailer are genius. Totally stealing your idea bro.

Great job,might should have gone with a longer boat, 14' or 15'.

This is great. I am restoring a 1960 Jon Boat very similar to what you have. We're doing a lot the same which helps me confirm we're doing it right. We didn't do as much as you have but this is awesome!!!

Sick boat man

you do great work sir. I wish I had the money to suit up a nice little fishing boat. Unfortunately I don't even have a place to store a boat -.-

The only thing I didn't see on the boat is your Bow & Stern Lights, mount your Extinguisher near the rear bench not next to the motor. If fire ever will start you won't have to reach through the flames! Other then that nice set up, good luck on the up grade in the winter, done it been there!