Grandad’s old Jon boat turned into a pretty sweet rig!

[CritterGitter]

Never seen swing up Jack's near the rear axle like that. Is that to push the boat around the driveway or in case of a flat ?

[TRIGGER]

Never seen swing up Jack's near the rear axle like that. Is that to push the boat around the driveway or in case of a flat ?

I was just about to ask also. Brilliant idea for moving it around in tight spaces and there if you have a flat also.

[TNReb]

Nice work! That looks good!

[cousinjordo]

Man that looks great. I grew up in a Jon boat in the Ouachita in Arkansas. My grandfather passed last fall. I’ve got two boys under 2 that I can’t wait to spend time in the woods and on the water. I’m sure my wife is sick of my constant chatter lately about how much I want a Jon boat for the boys.


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[redheadshooter]

That's the best restoration of a Jon boat I've ever seen. Great job

Thanks!

[redheadshooter]

I really like what you have had done to it. Was taking out the middle seat very difficult? I would love to remove mine and have storage made for the sides.

No it wasn't difficult. Just used a grinder and was very careful!

[redheadshooter]

That’s an awesome restoration. Who did the welding and paint?

A guy from Burlison did the paint and installed/wired the tilt and trim unit. Welding was Curry King from Trenton.

[redheadshooter]

Never seen swing up Jack's near the rear axle like that. Is that to push the boat around the driveway or in case of a flat ?

I had an extra one laying around that has a broken wheel. I threw it on the trailer in case of a flat tire! Haven't had to use it yet. (fingers crossed)