20' Lowe Olympic Jon Boat

[whistler]

............ Kathy and I took a short spin yesterday out to Sea Pines #1
and back. It was lumpy going out with the wind on the nose but we enjoyed it anyway.
The ride back in was better, but her observation was it needs seats with side support. I'll
be working on that one next.

How long of a ride was that out and back Jonboat Jerry? What kind of water conditions etc.? Were you able to get a pretty good evaluation of everything thus far? My Jon is a rough ride if I get out on the OHIO during the Weekend traffic or a windy day. The way the Ohio River bends and such I can get in a calm section then the river makes a bend and all heck breaks loose.
I posted over on the other thread about the aluminum Floors. Got any info on the different types of Aluminum for flooring as I'm looking into covering my ribs of my boat but needing more info. Not wanting to Hijack your thread lets post any info on the flooring over on that thread and leave this thread running true! Thanks Sir!

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

Whistler, Going out, the wind was around 8-9 and seas around 2-2.5' no whitecaps or streaking. At WOT (around 30)
she would climb up on top, but pound making it uncomfortable. I think that's normal for a flat bottom boat.
When I backed of a little to keep from pounding, she would take spray over the nose every 3rd wave or so
because we were going through the waves. I'm glad we had the console/windshield to hide behind because
it was wet on the front deck! The trip was a little over 2nm in open water and 1nm of canal. hope this helps.

 

[whistler]

Hope you didn't think I was getting a little too nosy with my questions. I was interested in whether you were satisfied in the overall performance after your mods. I'm pretty impressed with the speed you obtained the old motor must run pretty well?

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

Hope you didn't think I was getting a little too nosy with my questions. I was interested in whether you were satisfied in the overall performance after your mods. I'm pretty impressed with the speed you obtained the old motor must run pretty well?

Not at all whistler. That's part of what this website is all about, sharing ideas and experiences.
We are very happy with how the boat turned out. Especially when a $3,500 investment offsets
the cost of newer Tin with bigger motors approaching $10,000.
Here's one on craigs list that Don found and I'm sure that Polaris Ranger doesn't come with it.

Jerry,
I found you another project boat to modify.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/boa/2701592097.html

 

[Mattyf19]

really great build ! i enjoyed reading the post. thanks

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

Thanks for looking and commenting Matty, Welcome to Tin Boats.
The windshield is complete and the Nav lights are wired.
I'm working on setting up the Porta Poty and installing the trolling
batteries. More pics coming soon...Jerry

 

[reedjj]

I just got caught back up on your build. It turned out great! What an amazing craftsman! Enjoy it Jerry! Im sure Im not the only one that is interested in more pics and a video would be great too!

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

Thanks Reed, I've had to slow down a bit because of the Holidays,
but I manage to get a few licks in once in a while. Pics are coming.
Stay Warm ....Jerry

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

I got caught up on HONEYDO's so it's back to the boat!
Porta Potty is in

Nav lights are wired in and the panel is getting a little crowded.

The NAV lights are 2 NM LEDs...if you can see them in the daytime, night isn't going to be a problem

Starboard

Port

Added two TM batteries to the front and checking stability. White waterline just visible at the rear

moved to the front with the batteries and got more waterline in the rear

Standing on starboard side causes around 8deg of heel

Heels hanging over the port side is enough to get the Starbord transom in the air. Won't be doing too much of that! :shock:

shot of the transom with me on the front.....come here dock

Safe boating...Jerry

 

[fool4fish1226]

Johnboat every time I look at your build I am truly amazed. How much room do have in the potty area and are you going to paint the deck? I think it might be a little to reflective with our florida sun if it is left bare.

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

Johnboat every time look at your build I am truly amazed. How much room do have in the potty area and are you going to paint the deck? I think it might be a little to reflective with our florida sun if it is left bare.

Hey F4F, The console is 36" X 36" by 6', plenty of room. I'm 6'3" so I have to duck a little when standing.
There is a lot of reflected heat and if you arent careful the glare is brilliant! Sunglassed are required. Heat feels good
now that it's winter, but I think summer will force me to paint it. Thanks for looking and commenting...Jerry

 

[bguy]

=D> THAT BOAT L@@KS FREAKING AWESOME, THAT THING COULD FLOAT IN NEXT TO NOTHING....GREAT JOB...MY FREIND!!!
=D>

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

=D> THAT BOAT L@@KS FREAKING AWESOME, THAT THING COULD FLOAT IN NEXT TO NOTHING....GREAT JOB...MY FREIND!!! =D>

Hey Brian, I'm happy with the results and look forward to giving some of those oysters beds north of here a real headache!
Thanks for the comment, keep in touch.....Jerry

 

[whistler]

Hey Jonboat Jerry I always feel I have to qualify questions like this before I spit them out. You know how easy it is for someone to read negative into black & white print when nothing bad is intended, just a benign question. Please don't take any of this as a negative just that you have put so much thought and work into each step of your project. It appears to all of us you are a perfectionist and everything turned out just Perfect! BUT if you had to do it all over again starting from day 1. Would you do it again? What would you do differently if anything?

Sure looks good out on the water but she doesn't have a name yet! Maybe we need to have a contest to name that boat! :wink:

 

[whistler]

Hey Jonboat Jerry I always feel I have to qualify questions like this before I spit them out. You know how easy it is for someone to read negative into black & white print when nothing bad is intended, just a benign question. Please don't take any of this as a negative just that you have put so much thought and work into each step of your project. It appears to all of us you are a perfectionist and everything turned out just Perfect! BUT if you had to do it all over again starting from day 1. Would you do it again? What would you do differently if anything?

Sure looks good out on the water but she doesn't have a name yet! Maybe we need to have a contest to "Name that Boat"! :wink:

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

Hey Jonboat Jerry I always feel I have to qualify questions like this before I spit them out. You know how easy it is for someone to read negative into black & white print when nothing bad is intended, just a benign question. Please don't take any of this as a negative just that you have put so much thought and work into each step of your project. It appears to all of us you are a perfectionist and everything turned out just Perfect! BUT if you had to do it all over again starting from day 1. Would you do it again? What would you do differently if anything?
Sure looks good out on the water but she doesn't have a name yet! Maybe we need to have a contest to name that boat! :wink:

No worry Whistler. To answer your question, yes I would have left the center area undecked but still put in the console and leaning post. If I do it again, it will be 24'.
The boat does have a name, it's AlumaZilla

 

[stumpjumper1]

Hey Jerry I sprayed easy off oven cleaner on my dp it dulls it and has no shine no paint to bother with. It only takes a few minutes once you spray it on then rinse it off.

 

[whistler]

The boat does have a name, it's AlumaZilla

As well planned out as everything else has be thus far I should have know you had that base covered too!

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

Hey Jerry I sprayed easy off oven cleaner on my dp it dulls it and has no shine no paint to bother with. It only takes a few minutes once you spray it on then rinse it off.

Great idea StumpJumper, I'll give it a go...Jerry

The boat does have a name, it's AlumaZilla

As well planned out as everything else has be thus far I should have know you had that base covered too!

Well, I did have another name AlumaSauriousRex....but that would complicate VHF radio calls. :lol:
Thanks for the comments guys.

 

[olbrazosDon]

That is one awesome boat, Jerry, thanks for sending me a PM on having new pictures of the mod. When you get a chance if you will take some pics of it zipping accross the water.

What type of VHF radios do you have? Marine or amateur, ect?