thanks for the kind comments.
I didn't provide much narrative with my thread start as posting pics had left me 'brain-drained'. This was my first successful pics on the internet.
So, Long story stort. I'm retired and looking forward to spending time fishing, hunting, and camping. My home is Central Ky, lots of good waters, but my major plan is to get set up to travel for extended stays in other 'outdoorsey' places.
My fishing tastes are simple, I like catching bluegills and 'eating-size' catfish. I'm not a hard-core bass guy, but will cast some 'Jelly' worms or spinner baits if I'm in largemouth waters. Casting the larger creeks, smaller rivers for smallmouth is something I hope to re-discover. Do they still sell 'Rooster-tails?
Back to the my Sea Ark 2072. I'm a bigger guy and wanted a safe, stable boat. I went back and forth between choosing a 'superjon' or a pontoon. I chose the Sea Ark based on being able to handle by myself and having acccess to more ramps.
The only options I got was a side console and the factory installed diamond plate floor. I've been looking at aluminum toolboxes for extra seats and storage. I want at least one 7.5-8' box for rods and guns.
On the 'to-do' list as soon as the weather breaks is to get my boat ID numbers & letters applied (Any favorite means of doing this? Has to be 3 in high, block letters,).
The rear bench is a little low. I'm going to do a temporary, quick raise using 1/2 in ply and 2x4's on-edge until I figure out what is going to work best.
Launching and loading by myself is going to require some fore-thought and modifications. I would appreciate any and all ideas.
So far, I trying to come up with a trailer mounted ladder at the bow for getting in/out for launching/loading. I need something strong, top step even with the bow, and extends up, vertically for a secure hand-hold (I've got high blood pressure and one gets 'woosey' doing these sort of things).
Since you folks are the authority on jon boats, I'm going to be asking for advice and help as I get some boating time under my belt. One of the beauties of a plain-jane tin is the ease of making mods to suit one's taste and needs.
Thanks in advance,
Fred