Hydro-turf custom boat install and template making tips and tricks

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This is the molded diamond Hydro Turf with the 3m self adhesive.
Hydro Turf custom install on a 14 foot, 200hp mini jet boat I built. I didn't find any how to videos that fit what I was doing so I decided to make one myself.

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@regconrad7783 11 ай бұрын

Nice work I did my river boat awesome stuff sharp Olfa knife keep it square to line your cutting old carpet layer trick nice finish

@stephenknight1325 Жыл бұрын

Sick boat and turf job

@doodletime1649 5 жыл бұрын

Bad Ass boat. Perfect set-up multi-fun-fish-friends. Got me thinking on my new project.

@bradcampbell9855 5 жыл бұрын

Great video - very helpful!

@KrisDeVo 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@yodaveskii120 4 жыл бұрын

great vid! Very descriptive and very well put together! def a follow here

@KrisDeVo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@pawcrawlowens8730 2 жыл бұрын

Nice boat

@toddruthruff834 2 жыл бұрын

Kris... great video! I realize it is several years old now, but still one of the best on foam decking install. What did you use to round your corners? Was it freehand or did you use something to get them consistent? Thank you!

@elmeradams8781 4 жыл бұрын

I think I missed the answer on the film, but What material did you use for the template? Where do you get those strips?

@KrisDeVo 4 жыл бұрын

This is template material from a local finish carpentry supply. I think you can find it online. Poster board or cardboard work too. Just cut with straight edge.

@billballeza377 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a factory job!

@KrisDeVo Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JorDangerous907 5 жыл бұрын

How can I join the mini club?! I live in A-town and just purchased a Hewescraft 18’ River Runner w/Rotax Supercharged 250. Great videos and a AMAZING boat, good job! I want one!! How much?!?!

@KrisDeVo 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Check out the Facebook group, Alaska Mini Boats. Join the club lol. That sounds like a pretty sweet boat! Well it took me forever to build this boat so not for sale. Maybe someday Ill build another.

@bruciorediculo 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there brother, great work! I have an aluminium diamond plated deck and I am a bit uncertain about the hydro turf adhering to it completely. have you ever stuck it to checker plate? should I base coat it with marine adhesive ? cheers

@KrisDeVo 4 жыл бұрын

If you had a grinder with a flap wheel or 36grit sanding pad you could buzz the diamonds right off pretty quickly. I don't know how it would stick right over them. The adhesive back is super sticky though. Maybe try a section and see what it looks like before you do the whole thing. If water gets under there is will pull after a while. Good luck!

@bruciorediculo 4 жыл бұрын

@@KrisDeVo I fish in salt water and that's what I am worried about, water going under and corrode it.

@KrisDeVo 4 жыл бұрын

@@bruciorediculo Might want to grind the diamonds down and/or throw some bottom paint on it to keep from the salt.

@MrAjtellier Жыл бұрын

How about a design overview and some pictures of the engine bay and plumbing

@KrisDeVo Жыл бұрын

Full build on Alaska Mini Boats page on facebook

@jgiajnorio 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome boat. What are you running for lights on it?

@KrisDeVo 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Running 2 sets of the Rigid Industries D Series Pro floods up front and SR-M Flush Mount Diffused on the rear of the swimdeck. Haven't used them yet because we have 20 hours of sunlight most of the summer. Fall is almost here thought so we will see how they work on the water.

@jgiajnorio 5 жыл бұрын

Kris DeVo gonna have to check them out online. Thanks. Boat looks awesome! Get us some videos with it lit up when you get the chance

@KrisDeVo 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks will do!

@deshkavb Жыл бұрын

Where can I get a boat like the one you have?

@taz-man6137 Жыл бұрын

I also am looking for the right boat . forwarding your video's too my Brother. Looks like a nice good all around boat. Great for Hunting.canadian old boy. I have new 20' jet boat but would like a little tougher boat.. How do I get my hands on two.?

@KrisDeVo Жыл бұрын

I built this, look at FireFish, MotoJet or Bratt

@chadengel4503 3 жыл бұрын

How much to weld up a 12 . And . Power triple 3 center . I’m the center ? . 16 thousand?

@leadingedgetec1566 4 жыл бұрын

Great Vid. How did the Hydro Turf hold up?? It's been a year, does it last/ work / would you use it again?

@KrisDeVo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Its been great and has held up really well. I would definitely use it again.

@brennanamann7029 3 жыл бұрын

Hey kris what kind of flooring is that?

@KrisDeVo 3 жыл бұрын

We made the floor out of 1/2 baltic birch plywood. I want to say it was 9 ply or so. Then a 2 part epoxy primer and then a rubberized coating. Its held up good but now starting to show some signs of wear.

@KiDSkyliinee 2 жыл бұрын

How can I purchase a similar boat like this! Perfect!!

@KrisDeVo 2 жыл бұрын

I built this one. Firefish, Brattjet and MotoJet all make a boat like this one. Thanks!

@19ADAM80 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good man, come by and help me do some on mine 👍🏼

@YoboiDreadz25 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the boat from

@KrisDeVo 2 жыл бұрын

Built it

@YoboiDreadz25 2 жыл бұрын

Plans please...

@MrAjtellier Жыл бұрын

What hull is that?

@KrisDeVo Жыл бұрын

A buddy and I built one each. Our own design, no plans. Look at fire fish or bratt for a center console mini

@MrAjtellier Жыл бұрын

@@KrisDeVo good on ya for doing that yourself. I really like the open bow style but will go with the walk through window apposed to the center console.

@chadengel4503 3 жыл бұрын

Power source twin . . ?

@KrisDeVo 3 жыл бұрын

200hp turbo Honda

@chadengel4503 3 жыл бұрын