You're right not to use sealant before resin. It creates a sheened finish which compromises the adhesion. The bondo resin is just polyester resin with a bondo branding. Epoxy is more durable than poly. Poly is not ideal without the use of glass as it is very brittle and prone to cracking. That's where the glass comes in.

Mike, you kill it with your builds man! Great video my friend!! :)

The boat is looking really good 👍

Awesome job man 💯

The boat is looking great I might have to build a boat myself one day!

Really like the setup it looks like I layed turf down a time or two lol great video really enjoyed it alot info keep them coming can't wait to c next one

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Man i love this build so much, from start to finish. I think you did an awesome job. I am from europ and its hard to find good quality alu decklids for a decent price wich is to bad. Thank you so much for sharing, i've learned so much watching your videos that i think it is time to try some of it out on my own little alu boat. From across the big pond somewhere in europ, greetings Mike.

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I binged watched the entire build. I love the first one I saw making the gunnels from square aluminum tubing. I have a 18 foot 4 inch Lincoln canoe manufactured in August of 1976 I am rebuilding and can not locate gunnels. I don't want wood. I want vinyl or aluminum but can't find anything long enough. I may have to do wood gunnels and seal the wood like you sealed the panels of the floor. Thank for sharing your creative genius.

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Source 3/4 x .067 aluminum 6063 square tubing.

Great video editing while turfing the upper deck 👍

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Хорошая работа👍👍👍

Great work.

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Alan!

You just need a scour pad (Scotch Brite) to remove the amine blush. Taking the shine off is all that's required, a bit of soapy water helps lift the amine of the surface. Then wipe down with a wax grease remover. Don't use acetone, as it just pushes the amine around and flashes off too quick. I'd like to see a layer of 200g biaxial cloth used each side of the deck material. You might even be able to reduce your ply thickness. Your half way to using fibreglass 😉 might as well go the whole hog. Good work 👍

a wallpaper seam roller might come in handy for pushing down the gator floor ck it out they are small in wood and metal.

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 that thing is sick

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

If your holes for the deck screws are pre-drilled put some super glue inside the hole. It will soak into the wood and waterproof it. That's the only point of water getting in after the ply is resin coated. Make sure to get the thinnest super glue. Super glue is basically liquid acrylic plastic.

I made the mistake of using Bondo resin on my transom and water ended up getting under the resin when I was pressure washing the hull. I had to sand it all down and redo it. The vapors are much worse compared to epoxy. And it won’t set up in cold temperatures

Looking forward to testing…A+

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

In two days.

Brilliant stuff I'm loving this boat can't wait to see it on the water if ye want to send it to me in Ireland 😊🤣ye can joking ye are legends there well done🙂🎣👍👌

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

You should check out MDO plywood sometime. It’s more like a marine grade with a paper like surface applied to the face so the grain doesn’t show.

Thats how mine is set up and its good.

Looks awesome. I was wondering to ship to Canada

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

We do. Email us at support@tbnation.net

I think the boat is looking great. If it was me for rod holders I'd look at something like MulTbar for the back. But I generally fish for catfish and not large mouth

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

I put t tracks in the back

Ok lots of questions will the turf stick to diamond plate or will that cause problems 2 ) ok it’s been a while since I bought aluminum but is it really cheaper to buy the plywood and the sealer vs just buying aluminum ? I mean I guess you can look at your time as cheep or expensive as you want but really your time is worth something when it comes to all the extra work sealing the wood

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You will need that heated seat in February 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Great video guys. I will be getting a hold of you. I have bought an older Allumacraft Yukon Deep V. Not going to go too big. Maybe I will send some pictures and ask some questions before I order anything. 😎😎👍👍

@chrisroberts3963

Жыл бұрын

How big is the deep V? Does it have the console or is it open?

@robclark1215

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisroberts3963 16feet open.

@chrisroberts3963

Жыл бұрын

That makes a super nice platform

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! All our contact info is in the description of this video.

wood soaked with resin becomes like a hybrid material.. wood has so many cavities that can hold resin. It becomes almost like a log of plastic externally

The bondo epoxy resin doesn’t penetrate into the wood at all. I’ve got to redo some things on my boat because of it and the fact that I don’t have a covered area to work on it. I’ll send you some pictures and video to messenger if you want the footage.

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I stuck your jigs into the boat fish them on opening day.

I'm looking to replace the old carpeting in my grandpa's 1960s Cruise Craft with Hydro Turf. I'm nervous about applying it to the original plywood that is already painted.

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

If it’s gloss paint it will stick

Do you know if hydro turf can be installed on top of vinyl decking. I’m specifically talking about The product that’s used on bass trackers when carpet isn’t used. I’m thinking of installing it on top and think the vinyl surrounding the edges would look sharp. Interested in your thoughts on that or if it’s likely to peel up.

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

You honestly could probably just wipe it down with alcohol and install the turf right on top if you get turf with adhesive.

Is the gator camo green colors ? Couldn't tell if it was greens or grays. Looking to buy some hydro turf I have charcoal carpet in other area's of the boat. I was thinking dark grey but that gator camo looks pretty good.

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Green and black

We can use neopren glue for Hydroturf on wood? If we choose Hydroturf without adhesive ? Thank you for your video and advise! ;)

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

I honestly never use neoprene glue. Never know till you try. I personally would just do it the way the video is I know it’s a pain, but it works solid.

Thank you for speaking up...ban it 😮

I think Bondo is polyester not epoxy. Both use a hardener.

Hey, so as I was watching your video, I started to wonder whether I could skip the resin on the plywood part and use marine grade plywood instead? My understanding is that it would not absorb water, would could it still warp over time?

@TinyBoatNation

6 ай бұрын

Marine, grade plywood is just supremely made plywood. It still needs to be preserved and sealed or it will fail.

@colewilliams6085

6 ай бұрын

@@TinyBoatNation great, thanks!

Do these dark color foam decks get hot to the touch in the sun?

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

No! That’s what’s so awesome about them all!

so if you do use marine grade plywood, would you still resin coat it?

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Bondo brand stuff seems to be hygroscopic, meaning it attracts water. I'd steer clear of bondo for a boat.

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Good to know, thanks

Are you saying "Fir rated" like as in Douglas fir plywood?

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

yes

@latech15

Жыл бұрын

Can you post a link? I can’t find any such thing.

its called a countersink drill bit.

What camera did you use for the video?

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Insta360 X3. Get it with my promo link and get a free accessory in the bundle! www.insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRMD00

Try using 3M Yellow automotive/auto body tape Much better than blue painters tape

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Question, if I’m pulling the carpet up , do I need to follow theses steps?

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Carpet requires a different glue that doesn’t require all these additional steps. It’s actually a lot easier.

@gregoryharris8477

Жыл бұрын

@@TinyBoatNation Hey thanks for the reply, sorry i worded it wrong, when i pull the carpet up do i need to apply these steps to make sure the eva foam sticks to the wood?

Is the cost really less after all the materials for wood?

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Now it is. Wood is cheap again

Is that Gator Camo Pattern? Thanks

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Yea

What is the length of this boat? I want a 20hp mercury!

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

13.5ft

I dream of having a little boat like that. Unfortunately, my budget won't allow it.

do you sell that bilge pump hose holder??

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

It’s currently in production it’ll be available within a week or two

@Drywalltracker22

Жыл бұрын

@@TinyBoatNation will it be announced via instagram story or just thrown on the website? I’ve been waiting for these!

VERY GOOD HOW TO INSTALL THE SENIOR BOAT

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Can we get an update on the Walmart cleats?

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

I would only use them for boeys or light use.

Does the foam hold water? That’s what I hate about carpet

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Nope! It’s awesome

This is the way.......

Building a raised platform for console on saltwater fishing boat. Would you stay with aluminum for the platform Or would marine grade plywood with resin Be suitable for this application.

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

I would at least use aluminum for the framing

@nathanmatheaus2930

Жыл бұрын

@@TinyBoatNation definitely aluminum framing, I meant the deck part? Also I have a lot of porpoising. It's a 19' G3. I have pontoons in back, jack plate w/ wedges. Adding a cavitation plate, and moving console and everything foward about 1.5 ft. There is no foam on hull of boat. What would be the best foam to use for hull? Trying to quiet it down while on wtr. And will all this help/stop this porpoising? Also adding a live bait well in front deck, for additional weight, any suggestions on what would be a good insulated bait well?

You mentioned ok to use marine grade plywood and NOT pressure treated wood? I checked and was told marine grade plywood IS pressure treated wood??? Advice????

@TinyBoatNation

11 ай бұрын

Treated wood is not marine-grade

@brettwaechter4994

4 ай бұрын

You were told wrong. Marine grade plywood is just expensive plywood. Pressure treated wood has copper in it. Copper reacts with aluminum. The treated wood and aluminum eat eachother away. The wood will rot fast and it’ll eat the aluminum in your boat

If tiny boat nation can install hydroturf on a wood deck,so can i

@TinyBoatNation

Ай бұрын

That is the idea!

Epoxy is superior with wood.

Yikes west systems epoxy is the worst ripoff known to man. You can buy armalite at hobby lobby for 1/4 of the price of west. Same shore d hardness, same tensile strength, same comprehensive strength.

@TinyBoatNation

Жыл бұрын

Really!?!? What’s it called exactly? I would love to try it

@Jerryd352

Жыл бұрын

@@TinyBoatNation I think he meant Alumilite, after Googling for a bit.?