Portable bass boat vs. large kayaks | 1232 Tracker Topper to Yak Killer

This is how to turn a 12ft jon boat into something that can invade the comfortable territory of a kayak with all the qualities of a true tiny boat. This project was formerly referred to as the JonYak; however, after careful consideration of this project's origins, the decision was made to call it what it by its original name: the Yak Killer - a jon boat to bass boat conversion created to redesign and reimagine what creates the standard for minimalist fishing & small water craft platforms.
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Time links for this video:
0:01 - Introduction
4:09 - Gutting the JonYak
5:19 - Solid Buck Rivet Install onto boat ribs
5:59 - Coosa Board Transom Upgrade
6:55 - Using stainless steel hardware on aluminum framing.
7:27 - rivet-together, water-proof totes
8:02 - Using cleco fasteners for sheet metal work
9:18 - creating the subfloor
9:35 - Gen-7 Subfloor plan
9:59 - Lining styrofoam subfloor sheets with aluminum tape for preservation and longevity
10:24- Cutting Aluminum totes to fit.
11:24 - Hinges & t-framing
11:38 - creating double-wall channels for serviceable boat wiring layouts.
12:04 - Water diversion lip | dry-hatch installation
12:52 - Gen-7 Core overview: Importance of micro-framing in a 1232 Jon boat.
13:21 - Welding vs. Riveting together micro-frames for boats.
13:58 - making an aluminum day box from scratch.
15:06 - finishing double-wall boat wiring channels.
16:37 - How we painted the jon boat
18:28 - Gatorglide super slick marine epoxy on aluminum boats
19:53 - finishing up the paint job.
20:22 - finishing the framing
20:34 - framing rod locker interface
20:53 - electric panel framing Part 1
21:15 - rod locker hinge install
21:52 - rear rod locker interface
22:05 - floating subfloor bracket install
22:37 - bending aluminum with a bench vice
23:29 - vented flooring install - perforated aluminum install
25:02 - vented flooring water test.
25:31 - electric panel framing Part 2
25:44 - back frame preview
25:54 - foam corner pocket preview
26:04 - transom Bracket install
26:14 - Gatorzkinz install pt.1
26:32 - Royz shallow water anchor install preview
26:45 - boat dolly install and preview
26:58 - rod locker interface finish
28:30 - side panels for rod locker double-walls
28:52 - eva foam side panel install
29:34 - double wall access panels
30:03 - benefits of a good electric layout
30:24 - corner foam pockets Part 2
31:06 - when pour foam goes BAD…
31:27 - using GAP filler for pour foam install
31:51 - eva foam interior layout33:20 - pour foam finish
32:40 - murdering out the frame
32:45 - gatorskinz softouch install
33:27 - creating the deck
34:01 - coosa board stationary panels
34:46 - Gen 7 micro framing - START
34:57 - using Duralar to template hatches.
35:12 - cutting aluminum sheets to fit
35:27 - attaching sheets to the hatch frame
36:18 - templating middle hatches
37:35 - Gen X Hatch overview & install
38:38 - channel lid supports
39:12 - the truck bed test
40:20 - Preparing hatches for eva foam
41:02 - eva boat flooring install
41:34 - hand-routing Orthodek eva foam on boat hatches
42:55 - Eva foam routing MONTAGE
45:12 - Installing stationary panels
45:32 - attaching hatches to hinges
46:34 - electric panel layout - START
47:56 - brief schematic on boat electrical
51:32 - fish finder installation
52:18 - bow plate fabrication
54:30 - pro nav marine overview
54:58 - Jon boats vs. Kayaks: Comparison of features
58:24 - End Reveal - the Yak Killer
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Disclaimer: I am not a professional fabricator or builder.
I am a DIY Creator supported by this channel's audience
to put out concepts for people to view.
Modify your boat at your own risk. milwaukee