FishCat
Member
Hello all!
You have done some amazing things to your boats. I am inspired! Recently, I inherited, what I thought was, a 14' jon boat and decided to mod it out. I've been reading up and doing Internet research and drawing plans; basically getting way ahead of myself. First off, I’m not even mechanically inclined. I own a hammer and a wrench; that’s about it. I currently fish form a little pontoon float boat. Never owned an engine. But I’m a quick learner and pretty determined to see this project through.
So, yesterday, I pull the boat out from under the deck and start measuring. To my surprise, I come up with 11’ long, 36” wide. Oops. It seems that most folks are modding boats in the 14-17’ range. I thought I should re-think my plans. I also thought it was time to seek advice from folks who know what they’re doing. So I signed up here.
It’s an 11’ Sears GameFisher, model #61251S. The tag says it’s rated for 2 passengers at 240lbs, plus a 3hp/40lb motor. I was thinking I might have to scrap the deck plan and go with a raised floor instead. I’m not too worried about storage. No plans for an outboard either, just a trolling motor. I’d love to hear what folks would recommend. Here’s a pic:
You have done some amazing things to your boats. I am inspired! Recently, I inherited, what I thought was, a 14' jon boat and decided to mod it out. I've been reading up and doing Internet research and drawing plans; basically getting way ahead of myself. First off, I’m not even mechanically inclined. I own a hammer and a wrench; that’s about it. I currently fish form a little pontoon float boat. Never owned an engine. But I’m a quick learner and pretty determined to see this project through.
So, yesterday, I pull the boat out from under the deck and start measuring. To my surprise, I come up with 11’ long, 36” wide. Oops. It seems that most folks are modding boats in the 14-17’ range. I thought I should re-think my plans. I also thought it was time to seek advice from folks who know what they’re doing. So I signed up here.
It’s an 11’ Sears GameFisher, model #61251S. The tag says it’s rated for 2 passengers at 240lbs, plus a 3hp/40lb motor. I was thinking I might have to scrap the deck plan and go with a raised floor instead. I’m not too worried about storage. No plans for an outboard either, just a trolling motor. I’d love to hear what folks would recommend. Here’s a pic: