Jon conversion

[jrfan88]

Hey everyone! I've been looking at jon boats lately and upgrading one. I stumbled on this site and it sure looks like a winner. I had a '04 Triton bass boat and unfortunately had to sell it last year when I moved to GA. I thought I'd be stepping down by going to a jon, but it appears I was wrong. I can't wait to start building one. I've got a couple of questions: 1) I'm looking at a Lowe 1440M (mod v) and a 1448T. I like the mod v, but I worried about stability. Which one would you buy? 2) Where can I find good pictures/instruction on building a deck and floor?

 

[Waterwings]

Welcome Aboard! 8) . What type of water will you be fishing may be a factor as to what type of rig you get (flatbottom/Mod-V, etc). Checkout the member mods in the link below and you'll see lots of ideas amd methods. 8)

https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3156

 

[dedawg1149]

:WELCOME: aboard

 

[jrfan88]

Thanks!

I'll probably spend most of my time on the 100 acre lake in my subdivision. But, I'm sure I'll hit a big lake every once in a while and maybe a river or two. I plan on keeping the boat electric so I won't be going far from a boat ramp.

 

[ben2go]

Thanks!

I'll probably spend most of my time on the 100 acre lake in my subdivision. But, I'm sure I'll hit a big lake every once in a while and maybe a river or two. I plan on keeping the boat electric so I won't be going far from a boat ramp.

With this being said I would go with a flat bottom jon.The mod V is good for choppy waters.Stability comes with width.48 wide is a good width to me.That's 4 foot across the bottom and nearly 5 feet across the gunnels.That'd make for a pretty stable boat unless you're planning to stand on the edge.

 

[fowlmood77]

I have a flat front jon. Perfect if you are in smooth water. HORRIBLE in chop. If I could do it again, it would be mod V all the way. No difference in stability in my opinion, but the mod V handles the water better.

 

[BLK fisher]

I have the 1448t and no problems, even in a little chop. Especially if your staying electric only.

 

[minicuda]

I have a 1648 flat bottom wit a 25 horse nissan. I have had my boat in some pretty ruff waters it doesn't bother me its a bouncy ride but i think its fun.