14 foot steel john boat project.

[dphillipx]

i have a steel 14 foot john boat. flat bottom 54" wide. it is a very good boat and has performed well with my previous setup. however i used to have a 6hp rude on it and now want to put a 25hp tiller steer, add decking, storage compartments, seat posts and top notch seats. my ? is this.after adding all the extra weight from the mods and larger motor, as well as larger fuel cell, would i have an issue with water running over sides in rear at plane?

 

[reedjj]

If it has at least 15'" transom you should be just fine. Thats very wide for a 14 footer Is it a 48" floor with a 54'" wide beam?

They are usually rated for 25hp and have no problem holding that and more in some cases. Alwelds 1448's are rated for 40hp.

Even a lot of 1436's are rated for 25hp motors.

You will be fine. I would have the livewell in the middle though and maybe even the battery in the middle or up front too.

 

[dphillipx]

thanks man. it is super heavy, but is just what i need on the river.

 

[Ictalurus]

a steel 14 foot john boat

Steel :shock: Is that the brand or material?

 

[dphillipx]

material, it is homemade, asd all metal

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

How much foam does it have?

 

[dphillipx]

zero foam, although i have thought of adding some. maybe after i build the decking and storage compartments, ill fill the rest of the free space with foam, but does it really make that much of a difference?

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

zero foam, although i have thought of adding some. maybe after i build the decking and storage compartments, ill fill the rest of the free space with foam, but does it really make that much of a difference?

If it fills with water it will.

 

[Ranchero50]

Indeed, I don't know what I would do for a steel hull. Probably build everything modular so you can redust and paint it yearly...

Jamie

 

[Flatbotm]

You could just spray it with pam every day.

 

[dphillipx]

in the rust.....ive had no issues, its galvenized

 

[ckr74]

Can you get some pics? I'd like to see it. Never seen a steel boat.

 

[Flatbotm]

If it is galvanized it should only rust where it gets nicked or scratched. What is the weight capacity? Any pictures?

 

[Brine]

What was the inspiration for using steel? Rocks?

 

[reedjj]

Ships are made of steel, they last for a long time. Constant corrosion control is required. Maybe you should buy a needle gun or ask an ole Boatswain for some advice. LOL. Sorry I couldn't resist.

It actually sounds kinda cool to me. Instead of using super think Aluminum like Snyder or some of custom boat builders do to achive super strong hulls, why not just use some steel that probably doesn't weight much more....

I know of many 4130 Chromoly steel bicycle frames that weigh less than Alum. Frames of the same size, so maybe its not all that much heavier? I m sure it's strong as.....well.....Steel.

 

[SVOMike86]

I m sure it's strong as.....well.....Steel.

LOL. It is required by law when visiting this forum to post pics whenever people ask for them. The more the merrier...