Jon boat modification using Herculiner as bottom paint. How to use Herculiner bed liner. Cheap bottom paint to protect your Jon Boat and Herculiner Review.
I did this as keel guard on my 20ft Bay Boat, and my kayak. I used the smooth version of bed liner. It does not have texture in it. Works great better your prep work the better it comes out.
@@williamharris5126 not enough to make a difference on a smaller boat being pushed by a small engine. Yes, bottom paint can slow you up 1 or 2 MPH but very minimal in the scope of bottom protection.
The main goal is to protect the bottom of the boat. The deeper the ramp the better and getting the carpet wet first should help. Thanks for the comment
Paint is fine and other surfaces should be fine also as long as it’s not flaking off. You still need to rough it up first with the pad provided and clean off before applying.
Great video, do you think by doing this it stop water leaks ? I'm trying to find something to put on the bottom of my jon boat to make it water leak proof
If you have any holes fill them with JB weld first then put on the Herculiner. Yes, it will help seal up leaky loose rivets but not an actual hole. Make sure to use two coats. Thanks for the comment!
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I just got my kit in today. Has this held up? Did you completely sand all the paint off. I just painted mine and was wondering if I could just roll over it
Just rough it up with the pad that’s in the kit so it sticks. Do not sand all the paint off. It’s held up perfect on rocks and sand you will be impressed with how tough it is! Make sure to wipe off after you rough it up with acetone like I did in video to clean it so the bed line sticks like it should it only takes 10 min to wipe it all down.
You will see once you have two Coats on it will be sealed I don’t think you will want to do additional coats. You can certainly put extra coats on if you like. I think I had some paint left after 2 coats but not sure it was enough for another addition coat? I would never do more than 3 personally….
Not really on a small boat with a small engine. My goal is protecting the bottom not speed. On a larger vessel with bigger motor you might lose 1-2 MPH according to what people say about bottom paint.
I heard putting it on the bottom will slow the boat down and stuff. I'm thinking about doing this. I don't trust myself with a trailer so I have to drag mine up concrete or rocks.
On smaller boats with small outboards you won’t be able to tell the difference with painted bottom. 1-2 MPH on larger vessels sometimes. I’m 100% in salt environment and oyster shells everywhere so protection is the most important thing to me.
@@straightwhitemale5753 A trolling motor I mean you won’t be able to tell because your not planing out but if speed is your main concern then you might want to get an outboard it’s the only way to go faster period as you know. Any weight added to the boat as you mentioned will slow down any boat. A boat pulled up on sand and rocks will damage the hill until you must repair it. I have a 79 23 SeaCraft and the previous owner always just pulled up in the sandbar to swim hang out. Well, it took the finish off and started showing fiberglass. Long story short I had to repair it. $$
@@RiverReboot I just bought a small old 1032. Maybe 30 years old. This won't be going on sand. It'll be rocks and concrete. But speed is not my concern. Just being able to hold up against wind and a current. (I'll be on a river.)
Not sure maybe the finish is more appealing? This is basic works great and not expensive and holds up well. Sometimes simple gets overlooked…Example I painted an entire 5.7 new boat engine with BBQ paint oil base Rust-Oleum high heat. it’s made to resist heat and does a wonderful job! I learned that off of another boating website saved me a ton of $$$$. I have a video of it here on my channel.
Not sure about that? I think it would but not sure it wouldn’t pop off? Read the can and if it says plastics then your good. You must prep and clean properly or it doesn’t do well….
No not noticeable. Small boats small engines your not going very fast to begin with. On bigger boats you might lose 1-2 mph but it’s all about the protection from rocks, oyster shells and sand.
@@RiverReboot same brand ,two coats. 10 ft jon,no trailer . Fishing strip pits ,pulling it out of water to load in the truck the front and back scratched right off.
Small boats with small engines not going to make any difference in speed really. On larger vessels can maybe reduce speed 1 mp with bottom paints but only due to overall weight or bottom growth attached.
No, nothing you can measure now if you had a bigger outboard on a much bigger boat it could possibly drop but very minimal if any. This compared to fiberglass boats 1-2 mph with bottom paint. It’s paid huge dividends already as I have had to beach it on gravel and sandy beaches already.
Waste of 100$ “do not buy” ripped off the bottom of my 10ft aluminum tracker topper after the first time taking it gator hunting. Loaded it in my truck bed and when I pulled it out it ripped right off in several spots… better off using something like gator glide, not to mention that this Herculiner stuff is like sand paper so if your dropping into ponds and canals like I do when hunting it makes it way harder to slide the boat in on grass and what not. Great video helped me with the application a lot but not the right product for the job
If you’re asking can you paint over the bed liner to change the color? I have never done that. My search says you can but you need make sure it’s clean for the paint to stick. Can I Paint Herculiner Original Roll-On? Herculiner can be painted though, it is best to use a polyurethane based paint to coat the surface with. Colored polyurethanes may be a little harder to find, but because they are like material and have the same pliability, you will get the longest lasting coverage with it.
Nothing you can tell. Sure if on a bigger boat you might lose 1 mph but small boat small engine not a factor. Plus protection is more important than speed to me due to my environment.
It won’t be as slick as it was of course I use mine on the trailer moving from river to river. I can’t really say it’s a big drag on loading unloading.......I also added vinyl siding scraps to my bunks slides on off nicely! Most places I don’t have docks either so rocky sandy bottoms I have to beach to get in and out boat. I hope this helps your decision?
I did this as keel guard on my 20ft Bay Boat, and my kayak. I used the smooth version of bed liner. It does not have texture in it. Works great better your prep work the better it comes out.
Glad it worked for you!
just what i was looking for. i am going to put it on my jon boat as soon as i finish roughing up the paint.
Great! Glad I could help and thanks for the comment......
It will slow you down
@@williamharris5126 not enough to make a difference on a smaller boat being pushed by a small engine. Yes, bottom paint can slow you up 1 or 2 MPH but very minimal in the scope of bottom protection.
I've often wondered if it would work on an aluminum boat, appreciate the video
Yes, it works well if you follow the steps. Thanks for the comment!
I did this with my last Jon boat and getting it on/off the carpeted bunk boards was a pain in the butt 😅
The main goal is to protect the bottom of the boat. The deeper the ramp the better and getting the carpet wet first should help. Thanks for the comment
I’m guessing that might seal up some small leaks around the rivets also..correct?
Yes, but always patch any known holes first.
Yes, but always patch any known holes first.
Use a product called "Gluvit". Plenty of videos here on how to use it.
Thank for the video I was just wondering did you have to buy more of that liner or did the liner in the kit provide enough for 2 Coats?
Yes, the kit was enough and actually had a little left over......boat is 14 long with 4 foot wide bottom. This was 2 complete coats.
Can you put this over paint ? Or do you have to sand it down what about putting it over a bottom coat sealer such as coat it or gluv it ?
Paint is fine and other surfaces should be fine also as long as it’s not flaking off. You still need to rough it up first with the pad provided and clean off before applying.
Great video, do you think by doing this it stop water leaks ? I'm trying to find something to put on the bottom of my jon boat to make it water leak proof
If you have any holes fill them with JB weld first then put on the Herculiner. Yes, it will help seal up leaky loose rivets but not an actual hole. Make sure to use two coats. Thanks for the comment!
@@RiverReboot
Perfect thank you for your response
Nice Job! 👏🏼
Do you have a link to the kit you used?
Order online pick up in store for a discount!
shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/herculiner-black-1-gallon-truck-bed-liner-kit-hcl1b8/11242739-p?product_channel=local&store=2129&adtype=pla_with_promotion&product_channel=local&store_code=2129&gbraid=0AAAAAD05GhWlbhW_YqnzKvpI_B_SjN0J6&gbraid=0AAAAAD05GhWlbhW_YqnzKvpI_B_SjN0J6&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7t_nzKDV_gIVUyGzAB2sCQZpEAQYASABEgI4d_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I just got my kit in today. Has this held up? Did you completely sand all the paint off. I just painted mine and was wondering if I could just roll over it
Just rough it up with the pad that’s in the kit so it sticks. Do not sand all the paint off. It’s held up perfect on rocks and sand you will be impressed with how tough it is!
Make sure to wipe off after you rough it up with acetone like I did in video to clean it so the bed line sticks like it should it only takes 10 min to wipe it all down.
@@RiverReboot thanks for the advice and quick response! Putting it on tomorrow.
I have the plastic Jon boat, would the application be the same or would there be a different process?
As long as it says it will stick to plastic gotta make sure bottom is clean to stick
How many coats do you think I'd be able to put on at max? Like would 4 to 6 coats be too much?
You will see once you have two Coats on it will be sealed I don’t think you will want to do additional coats. You can certainly put extra coats on if you like. I think I had some paint left after 2 coats but not sure it was enough for another addition coat? I would never do more than 3 personally….
Wouldn’t that create more drag? And weight
Not really on a small boat with a small engine. My goal is protecting the bottom not speed. On a larger vessel with bigger motor you might lose 1-2 MPH according to what people say about bottom paint.
I heard putting it on the bottom will slow the boat down and stuff.
I'm thinking about doing this.
I don't trust myself with a trailer so I have to drag mine up concrete or rocks.
On smaller boats with small outboards you won’t be able to tell the difference with painted bottom. 1-2 MPH on larger vessels sometimes.
I’m 100% in salt environment and oyster shells everywhere so protection is the most important thing to me.
@@RiverReboot ok, cool. I have a 1032 jon boat. I'm 115 lbs soaking wet. Sounds like it. Lol Thank you.
@@RiverReboot Would it effect it if I'm just using a simple little trolling motor?
Sorry, just wanna be sure.
@@straightwhitemale5753
A trolling motor I mean you won’t be able to tell because your not planing out but if speed is your main concern then you might want to get an outboard it’s the only way to go faster period as you know.
Any weight added to the boat as you mentioned will slow down any boat. A boat pulled up on sand and rocks will damage the hill until you must repair it.
I have a 79 23 SeaCraft and the previous owner always just pulled up in the sandbar to swim hang out. Well, it took the finish off and started showing fiberglass. Long story short I had to repair it. $$
@@RiverReboot I just bought a small old 1032. Maybe 30 years old. This won't be going on sand. It'll be rocks and concrete.
But speed is not my concern. Just being able to hold up against wind and a current. (I'll be on a river.)
How’s the boat holding up? Also is your boat for saltwater or freshwater? Mine is only saltwater I’m wondering that will make a difference
I’m totally in salt water and it’s holding up great.
Why do people seem to prefer epoxy over this? This seems to be way more durable.
Not sure maybe the finish is more appealing? This is basic works great and not expensive and holds up well.
Sometimes simple gets overlooked…Example I painted an entire 5.7 new boat engine with BBQ paint oil base Rust-Oleum high heat. it’s made to resist heat and does a wonderful job! I learned that off of another boating website saved me a ton of $$$$.
I have a video of it here on my channel.
@@RiverReboot Huh. That's pretty awesome.
I was thinking it was probably for the appeal.
Does this add resistance and slow the boat down?
Not on small boats with small engines. You won’t be able to tell the different. On larger vessels it could maybe slow it down 1-2 mph.
Will this work on a plastic bass assassin?
Not sure about that? I think it would but not sure it wouldn’t pop off? Read the can and if it says plastics then your good.
You must prep and clean properly or it doesn’t do well….
Wouldnt this cause some noticeable drag?
No not noticeable. Small boats small engines your not going very fast to begin with. On bigger boats you might lose 1-2 mph but it’s all about the protection from rocks, oyster shells and sand.
Hey how has it worked long term besides small chips etc ?
Yes, works great only gets scratched really I haven’t had issues chipping so far.
Can you put this on plastic Jon boat?
I don’t see why not make sure to read the can first! Also, anything you put it on must be prepped according to instructions…..
Job well done...
Thanks...I forgot to mention it also stops loose rivets from leaking! As we both know.....lol
I did this to my jon boat and the first time it hit gravel it scratched right off ....
Sorry to hear that. Did you follow all the preparation steps? What brand did you use?
@@RiverReboot same brand ,two coats. 10 ft jon,no trailer . Fishing strip pits ,pulling it out of water to load in the truck the front and back scratched right off.
@@_SLAVEONE_ not sure what went wrong it just didn’t stick as it should have….
@@_SLAVEONE_ mine will scratch but just the surface it doesn’t remove the product.
will it slow the boat down?
Small boats with small engines not going to make any difference in speed really. On larger vessels can maybe reduce speed 1 mp with bottom paints but only due to overall weight or bottom growth attached.
Lose any speed?
No, nothing you can measure now if you had a bigger outboard on a much bigger boat it could possibly drop but very minimal if any. This compared to fiberglass boats 1-2 mph with bottom paint. It’s paid huge dividends already as I have had to beach it on gravel and sandy beaches already.
Waste of 100$ “do not buy” ripped off the bottom of my 10ft aluminum tracker topper after the first time taking it gator hunting. Loaded it in my truck bed and when I pulled it out it ripped right off in several spots… better off using something like gator glide, not to mention that this Herculiner stuff is like sand paper so if your dropping into ponds and canals like I do when hunting it makes it way harder to slide the boat in on grass and what not. Great video helped me with the application a lot but not the right product for the job
Sorry you had a bad experience. Your the first one to report this not sure what could have happened??? I’ve used this in several boats with no issues.
Can i paint over it?
If you’re asking can you paint over the bed liner to change the color? I have never done that. My search says you can but you need make sure it’s clean for the paint to stick.
Can I Paint Herculiner Original Roll-On? Herculiner can be painted though, it is best to use a polyurethane based paint to coat the surface with. Colored polyurethanes may be a little harder to find, but because they are like material and have the same pliability, you will get the longest lasting coverage with it.
What about drag
Nothing you can tell. Sure if on a bigger boat you might lose 1 mph but small boat small engine not a factor.
Plus protection is more important than speed to me due to my environment.
How do you think this will work on a jon boat that I load on and off a trailer? Is it slick or would it be draggy?
It won’t be as slick as it was of course I use mine on the trailer moving from river to river. I can’t really say it’s a big drag on loading unloading.......I also added vinyl siding scraps to my bunks slides on off nicely!
Most places I don’t have docks either so rocky sandy bottoms I have to beach to get in and out boat.
I hope this helps your decision?