Jon Boat Production (tracker) Has Stopped

[RF813]

I'm in the market for an aluminum Jon Boat - And I was eyeballing the topper series from Tracker.  I was told by them (as well as cabelas and bass pro) that production on them has stopped for the foreseeable future due to covid and an aluminum shortage.  Are other manufacturers stopping production on their smaller boats? 

I'm hoping things can fix themselves a bit before spring - as I won't be beating the bank anymore.  2 cases of lyme has done me in. 

 

 

[Bluebasser86]

Is used not an option? Used johnboats are everywhere in my area for real reasonable prices. I bought my 16' semi V with a trailer for $300.

[RF813]

Yep, that's an option, too. 

[SproDD79]

Alumacraft seems to have discontinued making riveted jons as well. Marathon boat group located in central New York is still producing and so is Meyers boat company and I think Lowe has advertised a 2021 line up of jon boats as well. I have a few Alumacraft 1436Ls. I use them on lakes where motors are prohibited, they are solid jon boats, 14ft in length, 55 inch beams. .53  aluminum and they weigh 135 lbs. I hope they bring them back , but it doesn't look likely. Look on craigslist , you should find a decent jon boat there. Good luck.