I want to add a few very important hidden advantages . No winterproofing or storage required. Park trailer and boat in side on a 2 car garage. One personcan easily move trailer with boat around. Smaller boat means less engine size less money. And most important, did you notice that most 12 ft boats are in better condition being sold online because they are stored inside or serve as a second boat to the owner. 12 ft boat are available in higher quantity thus pricing is competitive and cheaper used. Also, aluminum boat even get rusting if stored outdoors so no boat should be parked outdoor for longer duration. Lastly, most fishing expedition have 1 to 2 people on boat, 12ft boat is perfect for that.
I would love to see a video about your fishing gear, like your top 10-20 fishing products you use and how they help you and you use every time you go fishing.
Good idea! We made a video similar to this idea a few months ago ( ua-cam.com/video/lVN0qh9E844/v-deo.html ), but there's always new gear to review and recommend. We're also probably going to make a video where we share our favorite rod/reel setups and how we use them. Thanks for the suggestion!
I have a 12 foot Jon boat I’m about to be posting a vid of my mods in a couple days. I’m mainly a kayak guy but you guys inspired me to get a jon boat!! Haha 😂
Congrats on your build! Glad we could give you some tips. Feel free to share some of your experiences with it in future comments, and looking forward to see some of the mods you installed!
I run a 12 for jon boat on lake champlain quite a bit and main lake gets wild in the wind or when there's alot of boat traffic..needless to say I recommend being smart and extremely safe in such a small rig
Very enjoyable video you guys are a natural at this. Good information and plenty to think about. I have a 14 1/2 foot old town canoe and I’m torn between a trolling motor in a 2 1/2 hp gas motor to hang over the side. I’ll be cruising up the coast medium distance in Lake Tahoe
I've got a Suzuki 2.5 that I used on a 16' square stern. I'm not sure I'd want to hang that over the side without an outrigger. On the square stern, maxed out it got 8.5 mph with two people on board. I think if I had a standard canoe, the troller would be my choice. You could extend the cables and put your batteries up front to balance the boat.
@@rslover65 Yeah Trolling motor works best- I don’t need to go that fast I just love slicing through the water silently. It’s the old town Saranac 146 at only 36 inches wide- should have minimal drag. Good advice for the battery but I bought a lithium it’s only 22 pounds. Thx mate
I just purchased a 12 foot runabout with a pretty decent trailer, wheel lock, new tires for $700. I also happen to have a 55lb trolling motor. I honestly just want it to be able to take my nephews out fishing in our local lakes here in Colorado.
Instead of drilling and adding heavy wood or aluminum ($) I purchased large coolers for the front and several smaller ones to traverse the middle and sides. This is where i have my live wells, equipment storage and caught fish. Rod holders are also installed on the coolers. My combined total weight increased 75 lbs. If you want to stabilize your cooler, use spray foam and plastic sheets so the foam does not stick to your boat or coolers.
Great vid! Looking to get my first boat ever just looking for a good price. Academy is selling an aluminum 14x36 jon boat for about $2000 now when about a year ago they were going for about $1200 :/ and that’s boat alone not even trailer wish me luck
I have a 1436 tracker with a 2.5 merc and it works great for fishing the flats. Me and my bro are together around the 500lb mark. The 2.5 doesn’t go very fast but it gets the job done!!!
Thanks for sharing your experience. I have a 1980 13’ Game Fisher I am working on for myself and my kids to be able to fish small ponds and lakes in our area. I am looking to use some of the mods that are on your setup. Great videos and information. Good luck on your fishing adventures.
Can I hall a John boat14' footer on top of my Toyota 4 runner , and if I can or can't I can't hall a trailer it has to be on top what do you recommend? Thanks appreciate your expertise before making s mistake.
We both weigh about 140-150lbs. I don't really think weight for an individual fisherman is a huge issue unless it's an extreme circumstance. The max load is almost 500lbs for this particular jon boat, so plenty of room to accommodate most people. I can maybe see weight distribution being an issue but that's a problem that can be fixed
Great Info Vid guy's , I'm planning on buying a J - Boat this coming spring , I was wondering what kind of floor mats you have in the boat & where did you find them ?
Wao thanks for the information, thats what I looking for , im I love with jon boats , i my case i wanted for cruse with my 30 yers son and my 2 grandsons 8-10 is like 3 adults mabe 4 , another thing nobody out the in u tube give all the information like you because besides de florida springs, i was thinking in inlets by example Sebastian Indian river is salt and fresh water but i have the doubts if I could do that with jon boat 🛶 . I know jon boat are for fishing but in our case we wanted for enjoy nature and family experience. 8 I was looking g3 15/42 With motor 20 hp did you think we are right for the 3-4 persons and bimini and cooler ? Please : I want to know your humble opinion 🙏 Thanks in advance
There's a lot of places to check. Usually your local marine stores are your best bet but some large retailers like Bass Pro Shops have boats out on display that you could look at. The website of your desired boat brand also usually has a section that directs you to the closest boat dealership in your area
My fishing buddy and I are a bit heavier than you guys seem to be so I’m thinkin a 1436 will do us perfect. I have a evinrude 2hp from 1970s so I won’t be winning any races but I’m getting it to use in rivers and lakes and I’m just not in that much of a hurry lol
Very nice! Glad to see you and other commenters strategizing and figuring out what setups suit their own needs. Good luck with your build and feel free to let us know how it ends up performing on the water!
Most big manufacturers quit making riveted boats and went to all welded boats but u can still find riveted boats but the cheapest one u will find is at academy for about 1699$
So, I don't know anything about boats but I'm planning on getting an 18 foot jon boat for the purpose of mostly fishing in lakes and doing a little tubing. I weigh 275 (Yeah I'm fat 😆lol) and I was wondering how many people would be able to fit on it with me?
Jon boats in the 16-18 foot range are pretty beefy and could probably fit an extra 3-4 people with you. Lowe has a 16 footer with a max person weight of 715lbs, and Tracker has a 17 footer with a max person weight of 800lbs. If the boat has a center console, it'll most likely be able to hold even more weight. You just have to make sure that the weight is distributed around the boat in a way that keeps it stable
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a 36" beam is for ponds and skinny people, a 48" beam is more a do all boat for normal size 2 men and occasional 3rd. I would not even consider a 36" beam jon boat for me after having a 48" beam jon.
Great video ruined by a picture of the trump bootlicking liar Anyway, width of the boat is important fir stability. It also slows the boat down. I have a Lowe 1040 with a new Tohatsu 9.8 motor. Good set up. Top speed about 23mph. Your right its useful in saltwater. I go everywhere but 2 miles is the limit. Biggest danger is idiots in jet skiis, giant boat wakes that don't slow down. Googans in general. Good information video. Subbed.
To each his own but thanks for watching despite our differences. Good point about the stability, the importance of the boat's width is something we don't often mention. And I agree, lots of undisciplined and uneducated boaters out there. We almost got flipped heading out on the channel once when an incoming 25+ foot boat refused to slow down (You can see that in this video). But overall it's a really fun experience using and maintaining our own custom jon boats!
I wouldn't buy a Jon boat, since it cost as much as a loaded console boat: for example, a new bare-bone 16 ft Jon boat ($4,200) with a 30 hp outboard ($5,200) , trolling motor ($1,500), and trailer ($1,500), plus seats ($150/each) and fish-finder ($500) cost as much as a loaded console aluminum boat (e.g., Bass Tracker Classic XL, $14,000).
When you are getting in that class of jon boat, especially the ones like the more expensive grizzly 1648, you are moving closer towards a traditional bass boat so yea it’s definitely better to buy a packaged boat in your case scenario. But generally a smaller jon boat set up in the 10-15ft range (which is what we are generally talking about) won’t cost nearly as much. For reference a 1542 jon boat would cost about as much as that trolling motor you mentioned.
I want to add a few very important hidden advantages . No winterproofing or storage required. Park trailer and boat in side on a 2 car garage. One personcan easily move trailer with boat around. Smaller boat means less engine size less money. And most important, did you notice that most 12 ft boats are in better condition being sold online because they are stored inside or serve as a second boat to the owner. 12 ft boat are available in higher quantity thus pricing is competitive and cheaper used. Also, aluminum boat even get rusting if stored outdoors so no boat should be parked outdoor for longer duration. Lastly, most fishing expedition have 1 to 2 people on boat, 12ft boat is perfect for that.
This was well done and very informative.
I would love to see a video about your fishing gear, like your top 10-20 fishing products you use and how they help you and you use every time you go fishing.
Good idea! We made a video similar to this idea a few months ago ( ua-cam.com/video/lVN0qh9E844/v-deo.html ), but there's always new gear to review and recommend. We're also probably going to make a video where we share our favorite rod/reel setups and how we use them. Thanks for the suggestion!
I have a 12 foot Jon boat I’m about to be posting a vid of my mods in a couple days. I’m mainly a kayak guy but you guys inspired me to get a jon boat!! Haha 😂
Congrats on your build! Glad we could give you some tips. Feel free to share some of your experiences with it in future comments, and looking forward to see some of the mods you installed!
I run a 12 for jon boat on lake champlain quite a bit and main lake gets wild in the wind or when there's alot of boat traffic..needless to say I recommend being smart and extremely safe in such a small rig
I’m from Texas and looking at your guys vids really helped! I have a 1971 monark Jon boat. Thanks for the help need more vids like y’all👍🏽👊🏽
Very enjoyable video you guys are a natural at this. Good information and plenty to think about. I have a 14 1/2 foot old town canoe and I’m torn between a trolling motor in a 2 1/2 hp gas motor to hang over the side. I’ll be cruising up the coast medium distance in Lake Tahoe
I've got a Suzuki 2.5 that I used on a 16' square stern. I'm not sure I'd want to hang that over the side without an outrigger. On the square stern, maxed out it got 8.5 mph with two people on board. I think if I had a standard canoe, the troller would be my choice. You could extend the cables and put your batteries up front to balance the boat.
@@rslover65 Yeah Trolling motor works best- I don’t need to go that fast I just love slicing through the water silently. It’s the old town Saranac 146 at only 36 inches wide- should have minimal drag.
Good advice for the battery but I bought a lithium it’s only 22 pounds. Thx mate
Air cooled 4 cycle is the new kid on the block. I bought a 52 CC outboard. Light, super reliable, quiet, and starts and idles perfectly.
Hey this video was awesome! Thanks for being so detailed and explanative 🔥
Great video. Considered many practical aspects of
Love the conservative plug. I’ve got the 14 foot version of this and agree with you on all the points you’ve made. Great video Tight lines.
Great video. Very well done.
thanks for a great video, I truly enjoy it.
Thank you so much for this video.
I just purchased a 12 foot runabout with a pretty decent trailer, wheel lock, new tires for $700. I also happen to have a 55lb trolling motor. I honestly just want it to be able to take my nephews out fishing in our local lakes here in Colorado.
Great video really enjoyed it
Instead of drilling and adding heavy wood or aluminum ($) I purchased large coolers for the front and several smaller ones to traverse the middle and sides. This is where i have my live wells, equipment storage and caught fish. Rod holders are also installed on the coolers. My combined total weight increased 75 lbs. If you want to stabilize your cooler, use spray foam and plastic sheets so the foam does not stick to your boat or coolers.
Great vid! Looking to get my first boat ever just looking for a good price. Academy is selling an aluminum 14x36 jon boat for about $2000 now when about a year ago they were going for about $1200 :/ and that’s boat alone not even trailer wish me luck
I have a 1436 tracker with a 2.5 merc and it works great for fishing the flats. Me and my bro are together around the 500lb mark. The 2.5 doesn’t go very fast but it gets the job done!!!
Awesome! Glad the 2.5 works out for you. As long as it gets you where you need to go to get fish in the boat, you're solid!
You need a 25hp stroke then you will have fun
great video, well done, informative!!
Very well informed video thanks
Nice boat. Great video good job.
This video was great man really helped me out
Glad we could help!
Thanks for sharing your experience. I have a 1980 13’ Game Fisher I am working on for myself and my kids to be able to fish small ponds and lakes in our area. I am looking to use some of the mods that are on your setup.
Great videos and information. Good luck on your fishing adventures.
Glad we could help and give you ideas for your setup! Good luck with your build and feel free to let us know how it goes!
How is it to get back into if you fall of and is there a ladder you recommend 😊
Do you guys tow it with the motor on?
Thanks great video! Now finding a dealer that has or can get the model you want!
Tracker is not offering anything smaller than 16 ft for 2022
Can I hall a John boat14' footer on top of my Toyota 4 runner , and if I can or can't I can't hall a trailer it has to be on top what do you recommend? Thanks appreciate your expertise before making s mistake.
Great video!
How much do you weigh now? Do you think a fisherman can be too heavy for a Jon boat?
We both weigh about 140-150lbs. I don't really think weight for an individual fisherman is a huge issue unless it's an extreme circumstance. The max load is almost 500lbs for this particular jon boat, so plenty of room to accommodate most people. I can maybe see weight distribution being an issue but that's a problem that can be fixed
Great Info Vid guy's , I'm planning on buying a J - Boat this coming spring , I was wondering what kind of floor mats you have in the boat & where did you find them ?
Was that your lift being used to get the boat out of the water? If so can you tell me about it please.
How is the Mako holding up? Do you still like it?
where did you buy the black foot pad? thanks 👌
Wao thanks for the information, thats what I looking for , im I love with jon boats , i my case i wanted for cruse with my 30 yers son and my 2 grandsons 8-10 is like 3 adults mabe 4 , another thing nobody out the in u tube give all the information like you because besides de florida springs, i was thinking in inlets by example Sebastian Indian river is salt and fresh water but i have the doubts if I could do that with jon boat 🛶 .
I know jon boat are for fishing but in our case we wanted for enjoy nature and family experience. 8
I was looking g3 15/42
With motor 20 hp did you think we are right for the 3-4 persons and bimini and cooler ?
Please :
I want to know your humble opinion 🙏
Thanks in advance
God bless from texas
i wish i watched this video before buying my G3 1036 a few weeks ago. I think it’s too small for me and now i’m trying to sell it
Liked bc of the DeSantis picture!
I really need to know, where can I get boats? Is there an online store, do I look for boat shops in my area, like where can I look for boats?
There's a lot of places to check. Usually your local marine stores are your best bet but some large retailers like Bass Pro Shops have boats out on display that you could look at. The website of your desired boat brand also usually has a section that directs you to the closest boat dealership in your area
Where’s a good place to find a trailer, thanks
My fishing buddy and I are a bit heavier than you guys seem to be so I’m thinkin a 1436 will do us perfect. I have a evinrude 2hp from 1970s so I won’t be winning any races but I’m getting it to use in rivers and lakes and I’m just not in that much of a hurry lol
Very nice! Glad to see you and other commenters strategizing and figuring out what setups suit their own needs. Good luck with your build and feel free to let us know how it ends up performing on the water!
What guage aluminum is your jon boat. I hear .125 is the minimum gauge for aluminum in saltwater because of the potential to hit rocks and what not.
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Where are you guys finding Jon boats for $800? (Reference 6:36)
Bro can I ask where you got that Jon boat for $800? I can’t find them anywhere
They used to be that price. A 1436 riveted boat now since covid will be closer to 2000$
Most big manufacturers quit making riveted boats and went to all welded boats but u can still find riveted boats but the cheapest one u will find is at academy for about 1699$
Where did u get the John boat for 800$
I have a 1236 with a Sea PRO 10hp w/3 gallon tank. It's just about at the weight limit. Would adding beaver tail help me gain flotation?
So, I don't know anything about boats but I'm planning on getting an 18 foot jon boat for the purpose of mostly fishing in lakes and doing a little tubing. I weigh 275 (Yeah I'm fat 😆lol) and I was wondering how many people would be able to fit on it with me?
Jon boats in the 16-18 foot range are pretty beefy and could probably fit an extra 3-4 people with you. Lowe has a 16 footer with a max person weight of 715lbs, and Tracker has a 17 footer with a max person weight of 800lbs. If the boat has a center console, it'll most likely be able to hold even more weight. You just have to make sure that the weight is distributed around the boat in a way that keeps it stable
Maybe one day…
Yo bro do you think you can go outcoast with this thing
No more videos guys??
Idk why but the random picture of our governor made me laugh
used aluminum boat and trailer with a new or rebuilt engine would be a cost saving way to get a decent setup and not spend a ton of money
4000 for all that? That’s badass
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6:13 as a Canadian from the land of hyperinflation and failed socialist policies, hearing a price like that hurts my soul.
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Come to HIM🙂🙂🙂
a 36" beam is for ponds and skinny people, a 48" beam is more a do all boat for normal size 2 men and occasional 3rd. I would not even consider a 36" beam jon boat for me after having a 48" beam jon.
the video looks faster then 18 mph
Do some new fishing videos!!!!!
$30 amazon waterproof bluetooth speaker... stereo problem solved 😂
Great video ruined by a picture of the trump bootlicking liar
Anyway, width of the boat is important fir stability. It also slows the boat down. I have a Lowe 1040 with a new Tohatsu 9.8 motor. Good set up. Top speed about 23mph. Your right its useful in saltwater. I go everywhere but 2 miles is the limit. Biggest danger is idiots in jet skiis, giant boat wakes that don't slow down. Googans in general. Good information video. Subbed.
To each his own but thanks for watching despite our differences. Good point about the stability, the importance of the boat's width is something we don't often mention. And I agree, lots of undisciplined and uneducated boaters out there. We almost got flipped heading out on the channel once when an incoming 25+ foot boat refused to slow down (You can see that in this video). But overall it's a really fun experience using and maintaining our own custom jon boats!
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I wouldn't buy a Jon boat, since it cost as much as a loaded console boat: for example, a new bare-bone 16 ft Jon boat ($4,200) with a 30 hp outboard ($5,200) , trolling motor ($1,500), and trailer ($1,500), plus seats ($150/each) and fish-finder ($500) cost as much as a loaded console aluminum boat (e.g., Bass Tracker Classic XL, $14,000).
When you are getting in that class of jon boat, especially the ones like the more expensive grizzly 1648, you are moving closer towards a traditional bass boat so yea it’s definitely better to buy a packaged boat in your case scenario. But generally a smaller jon boat set up in the 10-15ft range (which is what we are generally talking about) won’t cost nearly as much. For reference a 1542 jon boat would cost about as much as that trolling motor you mentioned.
V haul boats much better than John boats and you can get them used as cheap as a brand new John boat!
Not a lot of videos on overloading jon boats you can use shallow water and show video footage of how much weight you can pack in one before capsize
Great video!