I Bought a Nightmare Jon Boat... Now I Have to Fix It (1448 Build Series)

I Bought a Nightmare Jon Boat... Now I Have to Fix It (1448 Build Series) Welcome to the start of our brand new 1448 Jon Boat Build Series! 🚤 In this episode, we're taking a look at our new project boat, and... wow. The previous owner made some interesting choices. We're talking custom wood fabrication that's rotting away, weird drainage holes, and a transom that is completely shot. We're going to tear out all the bad modifications and start fresh. This series will focus on budget-friendly and minimalistic ways to transform a 1448 jon boat, making it safe, functional, and ready to fish. In this video, we cover: - Evaluating the crazy custom wood mods and why they failed. - The importance of proper boat storage (and why ours was full of water!). - Why we have to completely remove and replace the transom. - A sneak peek at the "Deck in a Box" installation. - Upcoming projects: Subfloors, welding crash courses, and converting to a long shaft transom. - If you're looking for DIY boat building tips, budget modifications, or just want to see us fix this mess, make sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button! Check out our community and resources: 🎓 Join the #1 DIY Boat Building Resource on Skool: https://tbnation.net/pages/educational-hub 🛒 Shop boat building kits & parts: https://tbnation.net/products/1436-jon-boat-aluminum-build-kit Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to the 1448 Jon Boat Series 1:22 - What do the numbers "1448" mean? 2:21 - Inspecting the "Custom" Wood Modifications 3:32 - The Transom Nightmare 5:20 - Why You Shouldn't Store Your Boat Like This (Draining the Swamp) 6:15 - The Build Plan: Transom, Subfloor, and Deck in a Box 7:02 - Tearing Out the Transom (Biggest Personal Failure!) 8:43 - Sneak Peek: Deck in a Box 10:04 - What's Next in the Series? Customer Support Phone: 404-720-3975 Addresses to all Shops: TBN MIDWEST 5900 Enterprize Rd Bellevue, IL 61604 TBN Northeast 10745 Tucker Street STE6 Beltsville, MD 20705 TBN Southeast 5614 HWY 138 SW Oxford, GA 30054 Online Store: https://tbnation.net/ customer service line: ‪(309) 323-8994 Or email us at: support@tbnation.net __________________________________________________ *GET EXTRA VIDEOS & Perks* Patreon.com/TBNation *Full Amazon Store:* https://www.amazon.com/shop/TBNation _______________________________________________ *Instagram: Handles* @tinyboatnation @tbnation_outdoors_se @tbnation_outdoors_midwest @titan_of_DIY @tincancrew_official Tik Tok: @tinyboatnation @tbnation_outdoors_midwest _______________________________________________ *Find us on Facebook Our Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/Tinyboats Our Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705177409792306 ______________________________________________ Music: From YouTube Free Creator Library. or Art-List. ______________________________________________ Recommended Channels: Tiny Boat Nation Tin Can Crew Fireant Fishing JDS Outdoors send jon boats ________________________________________________ Disclaimer: I am DiY creator, not a professional boat builder. to put out concepts & ideas for people to view. Modify watercraft at your own risk.