12 footer

[fishingdanderson]

I have a 12 foot flat bottom jon boat and was wondering about putting decks in it.  I'm worried about weight.  Don't know if it is even a candidate for such a redo.  any help would be appreciated.  thanks

[Grey Wolf]

How wide is the bottom of your boat '

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

If it's a 1236 (36" wide on floor) then I would suggest floors instead of decks.  Below is a link to mine, they can be done up to be pretty comfy.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1119359773/0#0

[Wayne P.]

This is a test to see if you want to have a raised deck on your boat. Put it on the water and stand on top of the tank seats, move from side to side. If you feel comfortable with the results, a raised deck is for you. If not, stay low as LBH suggested.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

This is a test to see if you want to have a raised deck on your boat. Put it on the water and stand on top of the tank seats, move from side to side. If you feel comfortable with the results, a raised deck is for you. If not, stay low as LBH suggested.

I would suggest this test be done standing on the bow bench.

If you are comfy there, you'll be more than fine when you are centered on a front deck.

Another reason it's great to be small,......my bow seat IS my front deck,lol

[fishingdanderson]

Thanks for the responses guys.  I posted this question and then kinda forgot about it.  I will probably do floors except for a small deck up front.  I will try the tests you suggested first though to make sure.  I figure I'll be comfortable but I'll have to test for sure.  Thanks again.