Super User MassYak85 Posted July 26, 2016 Super User Posted July 26, 2016 11 hours ago, CD1542 said: That's a sweet looking john boat! 1 Quote
Chris186 Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 5 hours ago, MassYak85 said: That's a sweet looking john boat! Thanks, the livewell is under the rear deck with pump in/out and recirc, I don't have any pics of that though. Where are you from in Mass? If you are close enough you are welcome to stop by and check it out in person Quote
Super User MassYak85 Posted July 27, 2016 Super User Posted July 27, 2016 2 hours ago, CD1542 said: Thanks, the livewell is under the rear deck with pump in/out and recirc, I don't have any pics of that though. Where are you from in Mass? If you are close enough you are welcome to stop by and check it out in person Oh nice! I'm probably over an hour away from RI but thanks for the offer. I'm just dreaming of options for when I graduate college in a couple years and (hopefully) have a full time job. Until then I'll be sticking with my kayak. Quote
tiredbobmarley Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 I have a 14 ft jon boat with 25 hp Johnson. Bought it on craigslist for $800 w/ trailer. Works great on all the lakes in my area and is easily pulled by my small suv. Still needs a lot of work but hey, it gives me something to do and I like working on it. I plan to install a switch box, repaint the hull and possibly intstall a livewell so I can fish tourneys without using my buddys boat. Also would like some new seats and a removable pole for the front deck to utilize all the space up there. All in all the best 800 bucks ive ever spent, haha. 3 Quote
(='_'=) Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 On 24/7/2016 at 8:36 PM, Catt said: Here's a few more! Put the gas tank under the rear seat, installed gas/water separator, rod holders, light holders & strapped down the ice chest/live well. hey. where did you get those light holders?? i have been looking for some but all i can find are the Quick Fist type.... thanx! 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted July 28, 2016 Super User Posted July 28, 2016 2 hours ago, (='_'=) said: hey. where did you get those light holders?? i have been looking for some but all i can find are the Quick Fist type.... thanx! Walmart & Academy has them Quote
curtis9 Posted July 29, 2016 Posted July 29, 2016 Finished laying carpet and installed the rod holders. Took the boat out today, and I'm very pleased with how it turned out. The rod holders make a big difference 5 Quote
(='_'=) Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 On 28/7/2016 at 11:24 AM, Catt said: Walmart & Academy has them i found them, thanx! 1 Quote
lo n slo Posted August 7, 2016 Posted August 7, 2016 found me a jon boat! a 14' w/Honda 5hp 4 stroke and 40 lb thrust trolling motor and tilt trailer. gonna make some modifications before dropping her in as she will be moored in a boat slip on the lake. she needs a depth finder and a strapless cover for sure, as well as, seating modification. motor starts easily and runs like a sewing machine. i think i'll call her "June Bug". wife say's "no more toys mister!" imma happy boy 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted August 7, 2016 Global Moderator Posted August 7, 2016 23 minutes ago, lo n slo said: found me a jon boat! a 14' w/Honda 5hp 4 stroke and 40 lb thrust trolling motor and tilt trailer. gonna make some modifications before dropping her in as she will be moored in a boat slip on the lake. she needs a depth finder and a strapless cover for sure, as well as, seating modification. motor starts easily and runs like a sewing machine. i think i'll call her "June Bug". wife say's "no more toys mister!" imma happy boy That'll work! I had one really similar a few years ago, really regret selling it. 1 Quote
lo n slo Posted August 7, 2016 Posted August 7, 2016 13 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said: That'll work! I had one really similar a few years ago, really regret selling it. tell me about it. i sold my beloved Sea Nymph four years ago when i got my Javelin. little did i know that circumstances would cause me to by yet another boat in order to keep fishing my favorite lake. but fishing is my passion. i dont drink, smoke, hunt, or chase wild women....... anymore. lol 2 Quote
Super User Chris at Tech Posted August 7, 2016 Super User Posted August 7, 2016 55 minutes ago, lo n slo said: found me a jon boat! a 14' w/Honda 5hp 4 stroke and 40 lb thrust trolling motor and tilt trailer. gonna make some modifications before dropping her in as she will be moored in a boat slip on the lake. she needs a depth finder and a strapless cover for sure, as well as, seating modification. motor starts easily and runs like a sewing machine. i think i'll call her "June Bug". wife say's "no more toys mister!" imma happy boy If you're gonna park it on the water, I'd recommend an automatic bilge pump be part of that mod list. 1 Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted August 7, 2016 Super User Posted August 7, 2016 Dug out a shot of my favorite Jon project so far. She is a 12' Starcraft semi-v. Flat floors and pedestal seating really helps with the tippiness of the semi-v boats. Also really nice for how much open space they give you, even in tiny tin. The two floor sections up front are both hinged. Under the seat is the battery tray and foremost is a where I keep nets anchors and pfds etc.. The floor joists are all welded in aluminum and there is 2# 2-part CCF under the floor as well. 2 Quote
lo n slo Posted August 16, 2016 Posted August 16, 2016 swivel seats done. ripped down some 3/4 pressure treated plywood, pre-drilled and countersunk all the holes, four coats of poly, stainless hardware and two old seats. gonna do the auto bilge next. 1 Quote
spencer12 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Posted July 2, 2017 Forgot about this old thread. Some great responses in here. Quote
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