Need ideas for next Jon Boat mod

[whorrall]

She's been in the garage since October, and I've done a lot to her. I've run out of ideas on what to do next. Goal is to make a river cruiser/fast jon/fun jon. Any ideas? I have attached pics from yesterday.

 

[Whaler]

Stereo and LED lights.


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[gnappi]

Twin 200's?

 

[Stumpalump]

Cool boat! Paint the trailer rims.

 

[overboard]

NICE! Could put a deckhand pontoon anchor mate on the bow, I use one all the time on a river.

 

[surfman]

Why don't you go fishing?

 

[LDUBS]

Need to get some fish slime on that boat!

 

[CedarRiverScooter]

Laugh if you will but I fabricated a extended (about 5 foot) ski pylon for my jet jon.

My wife still wakeboards (obviously no air involved here) but I sold the ski boat since I gave that back-breaking habit up.

Anyways it works fine, used heavy duty tie down straps to bow & stern to make it strong & safe.

 

[whorrall]

Can I see a pic of that ski pylon, CedarRiver?

About fishing - I used to fish, but I got bored with it. My son is about to turn 3, and I think I'm going to get him into fishing, and rekindle my interest in it too. We're going to start back at it again. I do enjoy fishing.

Good point about the trailer rims. I'll put that on my to-do list.

Lights, anchor mate, and stereo are all good ideas. I will mill that over. Thank you!

About the twin 200s - it wouldn't be unheard of. A friend-of-a-friend snapped this picture the other day - twin Evinrude G2 175s on a SeaArk.

 

[surfman]

I have seen a guy in the everglades that runs twin jets on his jon boat. I wanted to get a picture but never did.

 

[CedarRiverScooter]

Can I see a pic of that ski pylon, CedarRiver? - Will have to wait until spring, boat put away

About fishing - I used to fish, but I got bored with it. - I want to switch from fishing to catching, I think it would be much more interesting.

 

[eshaw]

Maybe add a trolling motor?

 

[uttexas]

Maybe add a trolling motor?

Boat looks perfect.

Trolling motor would be my suggestion also.

I'd consider a installing a spot light on the boat also.

Trailer lights are LED or regular bulbs?

 

[whorrall]

Trailer lights are regular bulbs, but honestly I don't even hook up the trailer lights. The ramp is only about a mile from my house, in a very rural area.

I have a handheld spot light. Are you guys talking about a non handheld type?

 

[uttexas]

Obviously, it's not a necessity, but nice to have for launching and boating in low light conditions
Something like this:

 

[jethro]

About fishing - I used to fish, but I got bored with it.

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Jim, I think this one needs the ban hammer! -Kidding-

 

[10sne1]

Enlarge the front deck, w/ tent capability so you can lake camp, as you gave up fishing.

 

[Shaugh]

If you're thinking about how to expand your boating adventure to include other things like diving or camping, this guy is a total inspiration to me. Every video he does is magic imo.... Obviously not Indiana.... but you could probably find something in them to inspire a Hoosier style adventure with your son...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r5IaWTLTzg