Great deals on John Boats

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I need to get a John Boat this year. Does anyone know of any great deals?

[fishnkamp]

are you looking new or used and what do you want to put on the back for power.  What is your budget

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1 minute ago, fishnkamp said:

are you looking new or used and what do you want to put on the back for power.  What is your budget

 

I'd like to get it new. I'm looking for a 13 Footer with a 45 Ib Thrust trolling motor.

[fishnkamp]

Are you going to trailer that boat or are you looking for a boat that can be car topped or thrown in the back of a pickup?

If you are going to trailer it would this boat be of interest

http://www.lakesidemarinepa.com/index.php?view=inventory&viewid=717

 This boat is being sold by a friend of mine's boat dealership

 

She also has a 1448 jon in stock  look here

http://www.lakesidemarinepa.com/index.php?view=inventory&viewid=793

 

If you want a less expensive jon then the cheapest boat you can buy is a Tracker topper series.

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14 minutes ago, fishnkamp said:

Are you going to trailer that boat or are you looking for a boat that can be car topped or thrown in the back of a pickup?

If you are going to trailer it would this boat be of interest

http://www.lakesidemarinepa.com/index.php?view=inventory&viewid=717

 This boat is being sold by a friend of mine's boat dealership

 

She also has a 1448 jon in stock  look here

http://www.lakesidemarinepa.com/index.php?view=inventory&viewid=793

 

If you want a less expensive jon then the cheapest boat you can buy is a Tracker topper series.

 

Tracker topper series. I may buy a trailer down the road.

[S. Sass]

I believe the ones sitting out at Bass Pro shops are less expensive than these. Its been awhile since I looked.

Alumacraft 12' Flat-Bottom Jon Boat $619.99

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/alumacraft-12-flat-bottom-jon-boat#repChildCatid=161554

Alumacraft 14' Flat-Bottom Jon Boat $739.99

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/alumacraft-14-flat-bottom-jon-boat#repChildCatid=474104

[Way2slow]

Unless you are built like the HULK, or the boat is made out of metal about the gauge of a beer can, you might want to rethink anything larger than a 1232 if you are not going to be trailering it.

 

If you insist on a 14' especially wider than a 1436, make sure you have plans to get a trailer a lot sooner than later.  The 14' one posted above from Academy is 135 pounds.

[weekend_hooker]

There is a place close to me that has one of last years models for sale at a decent price, It's a Lowe 1448MT with a new trailer for $1895. http://www.thesportsmansmarina.com/Rates.html

[fishnkamp]

That is a good deal on that combo. Just add some batteries and trolling motor and you are ready to fish.

I truly believe the weight and bulkiness of a small jon is why so many anglers have turned to kayaks and that is why the kayaks have been so well developed for fishing.  For one person it is easy to handle on land, they are very well thought out for fishing and are easy to maneuver in the water.  If you need a boat for more than 1 person then a 14 to 16  foot jon and a trailer are the way to go.

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59 minutes ago, fishnkamp said:

That is a good deal on that combo. Just add some batteries and trolling motor and you are ready to fish.

I truly believe the weight and bulkiness of a small jon is why so many anglers have turned to kayaks and that is why the kayaks have been so well developed for fishing.  For one person it is easy to handle on land, they are very well thought out for fishing and are easy to maneuver in the water.  If you need a boat for more than 1 person then a 14 to 16  foot jon and a trailer are the way to go.

 

I'm getting a 13foot 11inch John Boat. I'm only 1 mile to the lake i live near. Plus i can keep it a dock. I won't need to pack it up every time i use it. Thanks everyone for their research for me.. This is why these are great Forums to visit!!

[fishnkamp]

Enjoy the new rig. My first boat was a 12 foot jon that i used out on a drinking reservoir. Thankfully we could rooftop it easily using the foam blocks and straps that were designed for canoes.  We had permits and could keep it chained up at the lake as well.  I am still amazed we used to fish three teenagers out of that boat.  We also caught a lot of fish out of that boat too.