Jon Boat build

[Chickencoop96]

So, about this time last spring i began a jon boat build on an old 1974 gamefisher. this was my first time building a boat. I wasnt able to use it much last year at all but this year it is set to go! I'll just let y'all take a gander at her. First pic is when i first bought it.

 

[Kevin]

Ive built a couple myself, you did a great job!

 

[Chickencoop96]

Ive built a couple myself, you did a great job!

Thanks man! was fun but it wore me down pretty good.

 

[Moonman]

That looks awesome. How do you drive the tiller though? It looks a long way away

 

[Chickencoop96]

That looks awesome. How do you drive the tiller though? It looks a long way away

Thanks! that back deck isn't as long as it looks. it actually sits perfect

 

[PossumSlayer]

Cool!

 

[Moonman]

I see it now! That second picture wasn't there. I like the lights and the wood work looks great. What kind of wood is that? It looks like teak

 

[Chickencoop96]

I see it now! That second picture wasn't there. I like the lights and the wood work looks great. What kind of wood is that? It looks like teak

It's EVA foam, it's similiar to Seadeck, comes in a roll and it peels and sticks right on. the wiring was easy compared to the rest of the boat LMAO!

 

[Dbllunger]

Very, very nice. Great work. On your trolling motor bracket if you don't have support under the back part of the bracket it may be something you want to consider. The trolling motor has a tendency to bounce when in rough water or trailering down a rough road. Mine has torn the aluminum mounting plate on my boat to pieces unfortunately.

 

[Chickencoop96]

Very, very nice. Great work. On your trolling motor bracket if you don't have support under the back part of the bracket it may be something you want to consider. The trolling motor has a tendency to bounce when in rough water or trailering down a rough road. Mine has torn the aluminum mounting plate on my boat to pieces unfortunately.

These pictures were taken last year, i have since put a wood block under the trolling motor for that very reason, and thank you!

 

[Gravey]

Looks great!

 

[sharpshooter]

Good job!!

 

[Doecrusher]

Sweet boat!! If you haven't done so yet you need that bow stop above your handle/bow eye where you connect that winch.

 

[PossumSlayer]

As soon as the move is over I'm sure I'll be leaning on you and others here on how to set up a John boat!
Sweet boat!
How much have you spent on it not including boat/trailer/motor..?

 

[Chickenrig]

Dam nice job Chicken !!
Well thought out
Gotta love that deck covering
I had it on a fulldeck airboat and loved it

 

[Chickencoop96]

As soon as the move is over I'm sure I'll be leaning on you and others here on how to set up a John boat!
Sweet boat!
How much have you spent on it not including boat/trailer/motor..?

I definitely can help. I went a little overkill on new stuff, so i spent a bit extra. i also had to have some welding done. but not including boat, motor, and trailer, i have a little over 2k in it. the wiring and wood was the most expensive part for me. but you definitely don't have to spend as much as i did. I did it all over the course of about 6-8 months. It was a perfect project because i only paid 800 for the boat/motor/trailer. The trailer is my next project LMAO

 

[Chickencoop96]

Dam nice job Chicken !!
Well thought out
Gotta love that deck covering
I had it on a fulldeck airboat and loved it

thanks! im a fan of the EVA foam for sure

 

[Chickencoop96]

Sweet boat!! If you haven't done so yet you need that bow stop above your handle/bow eye where you connect that winch.

Sweet boat!! If you haven't done so yet you need that bow stop above your handle/bow eye where you connect that winch.

thanks! i plan on re doing the whole trailer here soon lol shes had a few rough days lol

 

[THE DUKE]

looks great.

 

[Uncle Bubba]

Excellent work! May have to send a boat your way and let you rig it up for me like that as well!