Advice needed about a 14' flat bottom jon with a 34" floor

[Andy Taylor]

Would a 14' flat bottom jon with a 34" wide floor be decently stable? I came across this boat for sale today, and I'm worried it may be too tippy. It would just be used for a couple small lakes I fish with trolling motor only. I mainly fish sitting down, but I do like to stand for a few minutes now and then due to back pain. Thanks.

 

[fishnohio]

i have a 14 foot flat bottom with a floor that is only 32 inches wide and it is not too bad, i think yours will be fine, just remember when you stand up, stand up in the middle of the boat................Mike

 

[Jim]

I agree! If its like 85% sitting and the rest standing on calm water to stretch the legs...You will be ok.

 

[sccamper]

I have a 1436. Its fairly stable. I can stand for a while comfortable if Im by myself, if my daughter goes along then we stay seated. Its not real easy to change seats between use. I finally got a transom mount tm so I can operate the tm and tiller outboard without switching seats back to front. I would rather use the bow mount tm for boat control but its just easier and safer not changing seats.

 

[Popeye]

If your daughter isn't too young, have her operate the front TM. Just do it on a calm day that you don't really care about catching anything. Start her on some driving practice in the middle of the lake/pond for some handling orientation. If you do catch anything let her know it was because of her expert boat handling skills.