20' Lowe Olympic Jon Boat

[Ride_Klein]

Amazing before and afters. What a great project with clean and well thought work. Thanks for documenting all of it so well.

 

[HOUSE]

I just looked at your mod again after a few weeks away and it turned out beautifully. Congratulations on a wonderful job, man! I really enjoyed all of the updates along the way.

-House

 

[mmf]

Jerry, you did an outstanding job on your project! Looks great and I really like the idea of the portable potty inside the console, it will be very handy when you "gotta go"!

Glad you posted the tubing information you used too, it will be very handy for others that tackle projects that want to go ALL aluminum instead of wood. I know you can't wait to get the motor on and go try it out, I only wish I had the great fall/wintertime weather you do in Florida, we must "suffer" here and bear the cold but we do occasionally get some good eating stripers and crappie in our colder weather.

Good luck to you brother and keep in touch with us here!
Your boat modifying buddy, Mike......

 

[whistler]

Unbelievable the before and after pic! With the fine detailed work you showed throughout this project & never hesitating to delve into any part of this rebuild I would have figured rigging a motor would be a piece of cake for you!

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

Amazing before and afters. What a great project with clean and well thought work. Thanks for documenting all of it so well.

Thanks Ride Klein, this website and it's members provided a lot of ideas and inspiration.

I just looked at your mod again after a few weeks away and it turned out beautifully. Congratulations on a wonderful job, man! I really enjoyed all of the updates along the way.
-House

Thank you House, got to get the roof and windshield on when I get it back but it's close to being done.

Jerry, you did an outstanding job on your project! Looks great and I really like the idea of the portable potty inside the console, it will be very handy when you "gotta go"!
Glad you posted the tubing information you used too, it will be very handy for others that tackle projects that want to go ALL aluminum instead of wood. I know you can't wait to get the motor on and go try it out, I only wish I had the great fall/wintertime weather you do in Florida, we must "suffer" here and bear the cold but we do occasionally get some good eating stripers and crappie in our colder weather.Good luck to you brother and keep in touch with us here!
Your boat modifying buddy, Mike......

Thanks Mike, I intend to stay active here, lots of good ideas and great people. Keep Hacking....Jerry

Unbelievable the before and after pic! With the fine detailed work you showed throughout this project & never hesitating to delve into any part of this rebuild I would have figured rigging a motor would be a piece of cake for you!

Hi Whistler, You give me too much credit! That 50 Evinrude weighs around 230 and it was all three of us could do to get it on the truck. As it turned out, they had to heat the bolts on the lower case to get it off and sheared one of them off.
I would have been in deep stuff. Thanks for looking and commenting....Jerry

 

[Firescooby]

All I can say is WOW!!

 

[knnymain]

AMAZING... GREAT BUILD....DOES THE DIAMOND PLATE REFLECT MUCH SUN

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

All I can say is WOW!!

AMAZING... GREAT BUILD....DOES THE DIAMOND PLATE REFLECT MUCH SUN

About 90% is reflected. When it was on the trailer, I made the mistake of standing in the reflection. It was blinding
and very HOT! 8) I will have to take care of that. Thanks for looking and commenting guys. Happy Boating.

 

[bguy]

All I can say is WOW!!

AMAZING... GREAT BUILD....DOES THE DIAMOND PLATE REFLECT MUCH SUN

About 90% is reflected. When it was on the trailer, I made the mistake of standing in the reflection. It was blinding
and very HOT! 8) I will have to take care of that. Thanks for looking and commenting guys. Happy Boating.

that boat looks awesome on that trailer, can wait to see in on water...looking foward for that moment... =D> 8)

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

that boat looks awesome on that trailer, can wait to see in on water...looking foward for that moment... =D> 8)

Thanks Brian, I will definitely take the camera with me when we pick it up...Jerry

 

[olbrazosDon]

Wow, what a fantastic mod. I can't wait to see how it floats and hear about how it handles. Great work, Jerry! ! !

 

[fool4fish1226]

Great build =D> The boat is amazing and well though out can't wait to see her with some power hanging of the back.

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

Wow, what a fantastic mod. I can't wait to see how it floats and hear about how it handles. Great work, Jerry! ! !

Thanks Don, Those are the questions on my mind too! How does it float/leak, and handle.
I don't think it will be an issue in 2' of water but we'll see.

Great build =D> The boat is amazing and well though out can't wait to see her with some power hanging of the back.

Thanks F4F, I just got back from the marina. Should be ready by Wednesday, the motor is on and the steering is connected.
Did you get dried out down there? Jerry

 

[bobbyb]

JJ
I've read the thread twice and am speechless =D>
Congratulations on a very impressive build,

bobby

 

[fool4fish1226]

Jonboat thanks for asking. I just finished the "flood" repairs yesterday what a mess. Now I will get back to the boat. I have just few loose ends to tighten up and will post pictures as I go and again what a quality build.

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

JJ I've read the thread twice and am speechless =D>
Congratulations on a very impressive build, bobby

Thanks for looking Bobby.

Jonboat thanks for asking. I just finished the "flood" repairs yesterday what a mess. Now I will get back to the boat. I have just few loose ends to tighten up and will post pictures as I go and again what a quality build.

Glad to hear things are on the mend.
AlumaZilla is back home and hanging on the lift out back. I picked it up yesterday and had a fun trip back to the dock.
I discovered 1.) This boat will roll, but only to a point due to the flare in the sides. However, I can stand on the rail without
fear of rolling over (210lbs).
2.) This boat launches from idle to plane in about 4 seconds and it's a terrific experience! Since the weight is spread out
evenly fore and aft, the bow does not rise, the whole boat seems to horizontally levitate to plane.....quite a sensation!
3.) It currently draws about 10 inches, perfect for the flats.
I know how you guys like pics, so here are a few.....Jerry

 

[JonBoatfever]

WOAH, that is amazing... im also jealus over you boat lift

 

[JBooth]

Wow! looks amazing! Great Job! =D>

 

[bguy]

=D> L@@KS AWESOME!!! =D>

Wow! looks amazing! Great Job! =D>

 

[Ride_Klein]

A perfect perch for such a neat project.