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Nathan Mann’s 1973 Richline Jon Boat Build

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Check out Nathan Mann’s 1973 Richline Jon Boat Build, it’s just awesome. Nathan who you ask? Nathan from Beards and Bows Outdoors, that’s who. This is one awesome transformation and pretty much all documented on Youtube. Head on over to the Beards and Bows Outdoors page, subscribe to the channel and watch all the videos on this build. This… ...Read More

1982 Duracraft SuperStar 16

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Check out this awesome 1982 Duracraft SuperStar 16 build done by Tyler McGinnis. This boat was owned by his great grandfather, then his grandfather, and now him. It’s special because his grandfather lost his battle with throat cancer in 2018. The Ford Bronco was also his grandfather’s so I won’t ask Tyler to sell it to me even though I want… ...Read More

1448 Weldbilt jonboat to Bass boat conversion

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Tricked Tins is at it again, this time with a 1448 Weldbilt JonBoat to Bass boat conversion. If you have not seen some of the work done by Matt Downs, you’re missing out. Matt is the owner of PW-Marine based out of Norfolk Virginia. Take a moment to check out this awesome 1448 Welbilt project he just completed. It’s legit. I highly recommend you follow… ...Read More

Super Simple Jon Boat Floor

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Check out this YouTube video of a super simple Jon Boat floor project. Less is more and this project just screams of awesomeness. Head on over to Youtube and make sure you subscribe to the Anthony Jones channel. His channel is full of awesome videos. If you are working on your boat? Make sure to document it on the Tinboats forum for others to see what work you have done.… ...Read More

Aluminum Boat Deck Extension

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Below is a must-watch aluminum boat deck extension done by Angling Archery. This video combines a deck extension, carpet, and vinyl installed on a Crestliner 1750 Raptor. I really like the storage area that they built for baits. This particular deck extension was designed is for the Musky hunter. I can also see it come in handy for those that throw massive swimbaits.… ...Read More

Jet Jon Build

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TinBoats has some seriously talented forum members who do wonders on their boats. TinBoats member SC Designs did a Jet Jon build out of a 16/48 Track with a 145 HP jet ski motor. Insane? YES!  Awesome? YES! Never heard of the concept of the “Jet Jon”? Basically what you do is you take a tin boat and you marry it to a jet ski motor. Crazy right?  I love this… ...Read More
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