20' Lowe Olympic Jon Boat

[Dragonman]

Really nice aluminum work!!

 

[mmf]

LOOKING GOOD MAN! THAT BOAT IS GOING TO LOOK LIKE A NEW ONE WHEN YOU GET THRU! EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP!

 

[topojones]

Bro, that rough in is coming along nicely. Can't wait to see how that deck looks.

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

Thanks guys, it's a work in progress. Thanks for looking

 

[hotshotinn]

you makeing that boat with a full deck init?That boat is a giant

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

Yep, the only break will be the center console with a bimini and the seating area behind it.
The going is slow now due to the heat, but I'm keeping at it......Jerry

 

[benjineer]

Wow! Very nice. I don't think you'll have to worry about it ever twisting again. Where did you get those brackets/clips? I chopped and drilled angle to make brackets, but that looks much easier.

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

Your way is cheaper Benji. The Castle Clips are .89 ea. item #61101 at Lowes Land
The Capri Clips are 5.46 (pkg of 10) item #64422 at LL.
The packaging has Eastern Metal Supply on it so they may be a better/cheaper source.
You are right about it being easier, but I'm paying a price for it. Thanks for looking...Jerry

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

I'm also selling this center console, see the "FOR SALE" section

 

[JonBoatfever]

Looks great! Why are you selling the console?

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

The console I'm working on is full sized for Porta Poti and storage. I fish the Gulf and the flats so I need something bigger.

 

[JonBoatfever]

Ohh, nice!

 

[reedjj]

Is the floor of the boat going to be flush with the gunnels and with storage underneath? The leaning post/seat and console mounted on top of that with a step down inside the console to the porta potty/cassette Toilet?

I thought I knew what you were talking about but now Im confused. Could you post a pic of an example of a boat rigged out similar to your design?

Im picturing something like this....

 

[reedjj]

But of course with the CC that has a portapotty like this....

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

That's very very close Reed. Everything is correct from the leaning post forward. Even the cooler/seat in the front.
Since my boat is longer, I can include a 3 x 3 foot well in the deck behind the leaning post and install the bait well there.
A seat cushion and backrest will go on the on the back edge. Pedestal seat on the bow and the stern and that's it.
Where did you find that picture, that's a great looking rig! 8)

 

[reedjj]

You said you fished the flats in the gulf, and in trying to get an idea of what kind of boats they use for that I just googled Texas Gulf flats boats and the Shallow Sport website was what I saw. It was what I was picturing your build looking similar too.

Here it is.. https://www.shallowsportboats.com/

Maybe you can get a few more ideas... They have a couple models that are in the 18-21 foot range.

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

Wow, those are all nice boats. The modified V comes the closest to where I'm going. Light enough for the flats , but
big enough for the bay. Complete with full center console, porta potie, leaning post, but mine will have a bimini
instead of the T top. Found this item on craigs list that I need.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/boa/2515915964.html

 

[mmf]

Wow, those are all nice boats. The modified V comes the closest to where I'm going. Light enough for the flats , but
big enough for the bay. Complete with full center console, porta potie, leaning post, but mine will have a bimini
instead of the T top. Found this item on craigs list that I need.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/boa/2515915964.html

there is a guy that advertizes on craigslist Charlotte but has "wfl" as the city, (west florida?)...anyway his are $395, here is the link: https://charlotte.craigslist.org/boa/2511758510.html

 

[mmf]

Johnboat Jerry, have you ever fished the oil rigs close to Cocodrie Bay? Killer speckeled sea trout when it ain't too rough! :wink:

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

there is a guy that advertizes on craigslist Charlotte but has "wfl" as the city, (west florida?)...anyway his are $395, here is the link: https://charlotte.craigslist.org/boa/2511758510.html

I saw that one too, but Charlote, Fla is about 2 1/2 hrs south of here. The one in Tampa just sold.
There is a huge marine salvage yard in Largo that has a leaning post that looks good.

Johnboat Jerry, have you ever fished the oil rigs close to Cocodrie Bay? Killer speckeled sea trout when it ain't too rough! :wink:

Never got that far over fishing but it looks like a good place to charter someday....Jerry

Back to the boat, ran out of aluminum and rivets. Ordered The fuel tank (Moller 27 Gal below deck) and hardware for for
connecting. Still waiting on the console. I hope this all arrives this week. [-o<