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[Brendan Duffy]

I have a new tracker 12' riveted jon boat.

http://www.trackerboats.com/boat/gallery.cfm?boat=3258

Do you think I could make a deck from the first bench to the bow of the boat? Is this feasible?

[SoFlaBassAddict]

I recently look at those with the exact same thought in mind.  But those are some pretty narrow boats at the bottom.  I would be really leery of how stable that would be standing on a deck.

[Brendan Duffy]

I recently look at those with the exact same thought in mind. But those are some pretty narrow boats at the bottom. I would be really leery of how stable that would be standing on a deck.

Yeah the beam of the boat is 46", but I wasn't sure if this was too narrow. Of course the bow is narrowest point, so I'll have to take that into consideration.

[Carrington]

ya i just built one, it works ok, just make sure you can balance.

[Brendan Duffy]

ya i just built one, it works ok, just make sure you can balance.

How did you build yours?

[FL Knifemaker]

IMHO, you would be MUCH happier with adding a floor that would support a swivel seat.  That will make landing fish and standing to cast or flip MUCH easier.  I've seen guys build up decks as you described only to take them back out again after a few days on the water.

[Brian B]

I agree with KL.  My cousin has a 16ft jon and he put a floor in.  It makes movin around in the boat so much easier.  Your gear doesnt get stuck and you actually make the boat seem more stable.  I would also recommend sealing the edges of the floor with some type of spray in foam.  It keeps water out from under the floor and things like weights and sinkers from going under too

[TopDog]

IMHO, you would be MUCH happier with adding a floor that would support a swivel seat. That will make landing fish and standing to cast or flip MUCH easier. I've seen guys build up decks as you described only to take them back out again after a few days on the water.

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[J Francho]

I'd keep it simple, and light.  I wouldn't go with full casting decks, or even pedestal seating, as that would get in the way.  A solid, flat floor, and boat carpet on the entire interior would be perfect.  Add a TM, and a graph/GPS unit, and you're good to go.

[jenga]

A recent issue of bassmasters has directions on how to turn you jon boat into ones with a floor.  I thought about doing it to my jon boat before I bought my skeeter.  the issue is from last year I think.

Jenga

[skunked_again]

I'd keep it simple, and light. I wouldn't go with full casting decks, or even pedestal seating, as that would get in the way. A solid, flat floor, and boat carpet on the entire interior would be perfect. Add a TM, and a graph/GPS unit, and you're good to go.

this post should be bronzed. having a cool jon boat and fishing are 2 different things.

id add a few lights though. thats just me.

[Taylor Fishin 4 life]

yea keep it simple