MSPbass Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 I have a little 11' jon that isn't the most stable craft I've been in. It's 44.5" across the top and 31.5" at the bottom. I've seen outrigger systems for canoes before and wondered if the same wouldn't work for my little jon? Anyone ever do it; or see it done? I suppose I run the risk of being called a puss, but whatever. If it makes it so I can stand, and maybe even add a pedestal seat, I can deal with that. It's kind of pricey, so it's only a thought at this time, but I'd like to know what folks thought. Thanks. http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0001464011360a.shtml#customer-product-reviews Quote
surfer Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 I dont know if that exact one would work, but i would think you could rig a simple PVC with floats that woudl be as effective or better and cheaper. Quote
Super User cart7t Posted February 21, 2009 Super User Posted February 21, 2009 I'm trying to come up with something similar for my 12' semi V. This cabela's deal has the squeeky wheels moving in my brain with some idea's. Quote
MSPbass Posted February 23, 2009 Author Posted February 23, 2009 Yeah, it looks to be a good system. If you work something out, I'd love to hear about it. Quote
App69 Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 Hey guys just wondering if you guys have have figured anything out for the outrigger. I have 12-36"Jon boat.pretty hard to keep balance on.im disabled aka my right leg is weak numb spasms.but occasionally I get my neighbor to go with me fishing on a lake nearby. We are both 260 plus.. and we are just fine sitting down. Standing is a challenge.outrigger seems like a great idea. Just want to see so,e experiments if anyone has tried it. Quote
madbass20 Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 I use something similar to these "Scotty Brand" on a small 10' boat and plastic canoe https://www.amazon.com/Kayak-Outriggers-Stabilizers-ORANGE-FLOATS/dp/B012TXZ8IE/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1503543948&sr=8-12&keywords=canoe+stabilizers Bought removable mounts for them similar to this so they can move from craft to craft https://www.amazon.com/Scotty-Holder-Portable-Clamp-Mount/dp/B002T3VQ8G/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1503544243&sr=1-1&keywords=scotty+clamp Helped a lot with stability, I feel more comfortable standing in most scenarios when in the 10' boat, and helped a very unstable canoe feel comfortable Quote
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