Widest Front deck on 18ft Aluminum Hull?

[oomph]

What manufacturer has the widest front deck space on an 18ft boat?

The reason that I ask is that I want seating for two upfront (crappie fishing)

 

[LDUBS]

It would have to be one of the pontoons but I'm pretty sure that isn't what you mean.

From what I think I know I wouldn't expect to get much more than a 7' beam in an 18' boat. And the front deck is likely to be narrower. But, I could be (and often am) all wrong and it will be interesting to see what folks come up with.

 

[JL8Jeff]

I know SeaArk makes an 1872 modv jon boat and I think there are others that do as well.

 

[LDUBS]

G3 makes some pretty "beamy" jon boats.

 

[moloch16]

Check out the Alweld Marsh flat bottom. I have the 1648 version and feel like I could land a helicopter on it the 18' version must be ridiculous.

 

[whorrall]

Here's my 1872 Seaark's bow. 3 people can lie on it comfortably.

 

[thedude]

How many people total and what size people? Not sure this doable comfortably for adults from most conventional Jon's.

 

[whorrall]

How many people total and what size people? Not sure this doable comfortably for adults from most conventional Jon's.

It is rated for 11 people. I've had 12 on board once. The 3 on the front were 1 small woman, 1 medium woman, 1 medium sized man. 2 could fish up there no problem. Beam is 8'

 

[gnappi]

Here's my 1872 Seaark's bow. 3 people can lie on it comfortably.

Wow! If I were ever to get another tin boat THAT WOULD BE IT!!!

 

[uttexas]

Very nice boat!

 

[whorrall]

Thanks! I sure enjoy it.