Taylor1617 Posted June 1, 2019 Posted June 1, 2019 Hey Guys, I have posted on here recently and had a question for you guys. I recently moved onto an electric motor only lake. It is a private lake that is relatively small. So don't need to worry about boat traffic. Sometimes gets windy up here but again lake isn't big so waves are never too large. I recently was gifted an old (but great shape) 1232 jon boat that I plan on using. I recently purchased a 55lb thrust trolling motor, chairs, etc. I have 2 questions: 1. Do you think the 1232 will support me and my father fishing with trolling motor, battery, and equipment? The boat I got has no id so weight limit isn't known. I know it may be tippy, but if we stay seated or just one of us stands do you think it will work? Or do you guys think its too risky? 2. If you lived on a small electric motor only lake where you wanted a small bass boat that could fit 2 (maybe 3) people and was cheap what would you prefer in terms of style and size? I would think a jon boat or something similar but I would not be transporting it and it would just stay on our shore. I just want some experienced answers so I know what I should be looking for in an upgrade at some point that will work and be sturdier and that I can use my current equipment in! Any help would be appreciated! Quote
Super User NHBull Posted June 1, 2019 Super User Posted June 1, 2019 I would first go on line and find the specks of the boat you have. You should only need the name to start........report back, what you find Quote
Alex from GA Posted June 1, 2019 Posted June 1, 2019 According to stuff I've read a 1232 jon boat will carry about 400 lbs of people and gear. A 50 lb battery, a 25 lb trolling motor and your fishing tackle will cut that down considerably. I hope you and your father are lightweights. On the other hand my buddy has a 10' Coleman Crawdad and we fish a small pond in that. He's over 200, I'm 150 and we carry lots of tackle + the trolling motor and battery. We survived lots of trips. Go for it. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted June 1, 2019 Super User Posted June 1, 2019 That boat will be super tipsy for 2 people. If you're sitting down, you should be okay in small waters. Quote
greentrout Posted June 2, 2019 Posted June 2, 2019 i only feel safe in a 14 ft. and up jon boat ... 10 and 12 ft. can be tippy ... and you're wet ... seen it ... in small waters ... https://jonboatplanet.com/average-jon-boat-weight-capacity-with-examples-by-length/ good fishing ... Quote
Taylor1617 Posted June 2, 2019 Author Posted June 2, 2019 Gotcha. So to further this, I will probably look for another boat either way, an aluminum boat most likely. What size would you guys recommend and what style to be best for the 2-3 people? And smaller lake where I don’t really need to worry about transporting it? Quote
Super User GreenPig Posted June 2, 2019 Super User Posted June 2, 2019 A 1232 for one person/gear is fine but 2 men/gear and you probably want to keep your life jackets on the entire trip. I've had 3 big men (1,000 lbs) standing while bowfishing many times in my 1448 and nobody's been wet. 1 Quote
Taylor1617 Posted June 2, 2019 Author Posted June 2, 2019 Alright so I started looking and I think I’ve found a great deal on a 14ft alumicraft utility boat (much older than picture but that style). That should be much more stable and probably could fit 3 from time to time right? Quote
greentrout Posted June 2, 2019 Posted June 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Taylor1617 said: Alright so I started looking and I think I’ve found a great deal on a 14ft alumicraft utility boat (much older than picture but that style). That should be much more stable and probably could fit 3 from time to time right? don't want to hold myself out as an expert ... but ... this seems much safer and more stable ... a jon boat has a flat bottom allowing you to have access to shallow water ... the above might not be as able to do so as well.. that being said i've never been in the above ... i'd inspect it for leaks and the like before making an offer ... i always go by the maximum weight for capacity ...then go fishing with it ... good fishing ... 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted June 3, 2019 Super User Posted June 3, 2019 The #1 consideration when buying a Jon boat is bottom width. The wider the bottom width the more stable it will be a rest. For 2 anglers, gear, trolling motor, & battery I personally would not go under a 14' with a 40 or 42" bottom. Quote
Allen Der Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 On 6/2/2019 at 9:43 AM, Taylor1617 said: Alright so I started looking and I think I’ve found a great deal on a 14ft alumicraft utility boat (much older than picture but that style). That should be much more stable and probably could fit 3 from time to time right? I've fished in these growing up and they are fine for up to 3 people. they arent a true V hull and are flat in the back so you can still get into shallow water. this is the type of boat you typically see for rentals and camp boats in the north country and canada Quote
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