LIVE Replay: Turfing a 16ft Nitro Bass Boat with Anthony & Nate
Join Mike, Anthony Jones (Brigade Boats), and Nate (TBN Outdoors Midwest) in the shop as they tackle a complete Hydro-Turf EVA Foam installation on a vintage 16ft Nitro 640 LX. This stream covers the challenges of retrofitting custom aluminum lids onto an old fiberglass hull and the decision to ditch traditional carpet for a modern "Weathered Barn Gray" teak look.
The crew dives deep into the technical side of turfing, debating the merits of "stick and go" freehand cutting versus making precise templates. They demonstrate how to cut perfect lines around hinges, seamless joints between sheets, and how to properly align the wood grain pattern across different hatches. You'll also get a look at the template material used to create the custom lids and hear some honest opinions about shop rates and tool choices.
Are you Team Carpet or Team EVA Foam Turf for a bass boat restoration?
🛠️ GEAR & PARTS MENTIONED
Hydro-Turf (Weathered Barn Gray Teak) EVA Foam
TBN Recessed Trolling Motor Pedal Tray
Graphics Dura-Lar (0.003mm Clear Film for Templating)
US Composites Pour Foam
Harbor Freight Snap-Off Knives (18mm Black Blades)
00:00 - Intro & The 16ft Nitro Project
02:22 - Rough Cutting the Turf Sheets
07:45 - The "Freehand" Cutting Technique
14:00 - Cutting the Recessed Pedal Tray Hole
21:13 - Alignment: Which Way Does the Grain Go?
35:55 - Laser Levels vs. Fishing Line for Center
40:00 - Turfing Over Hinges & Lids
57:50 - How to Butt Two Seams Together Perfectly
01:04:00 - Removing Old Turf Adhesive (Xylene Tip)
01:21:54 - New TBN Pedal Tray Reveal
01:30:44 - How We Templated the Custom Lids
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
🛠️ Learn to Build Your Boat: 7 Day FREE Trial to our Skool Program: https://tbnation.net/pages/educationa...
🛒 Shop TBNation: Find parts and gear at our official site: https://www.TBNation.net/
📺 Watch This Next: Visit our full library of builds here: / @tbnation
🔔 Join the Nation: Subscribe for more builds: / @tbnation
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
#BassBoatRestoration #HydroTurf #TinyBoatNation #BoatBuilding #NitroBoats #LiveStream
________________________________________________
Store Locations & contact info:
Southeast Shop
5614 HWY 138 SW
Oxford, GA 30054
: 404-720-3975
ext: #1 for Chris, or #2 for Ryan
Midwest Shop: 309 231 3365
2331 LakeCrest Dr.
Pekin, IL 61554
Online Store: TBNation.net
customer service line: (309) 323-8994
Or email us at: [email protected]
__________________________________________________
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: / tinyboats
Our Group Page: / 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.