Recent content by newnick

I would like to do the same, but to sit on middle bench the extension tiller would have to be 5ft. long and I can't find those, so it would have to be PVC DIY. Perhaps still having trouble with the tiller wanting to bump into my body as I steer sitting in the center of the bench.

It's far easier to just rarely drive fast which is what I do for safety and comfort since it is a flatbottom boat that bangs on waves too hard, so I reserve full throttle for the rare occasion when there is no wind or waves to enjoy a wild run at high speed.

those things are far too costly for me to pay for, this is a used old boat, a center console is a dream for me that cannot be achieved

it's better I don't reply, I don't want to be contentious like my wife is.

yes, as far as I know a 12ft Jon boat 3ft wide should only have about 450lbs. max, and me and the motor together almost reach that I guess, but I did have another adult man ride in front of me once and it was ok since his weight did balance things better. I am not new to boating, I am just new...

It's a 2016 Suzuki 20hp, so I don't know if that is heavier than a 9.9hp or not, not sure if it is EFI but I think it is. I already did the battery and fuel things your mentioned. PLEASE tell me how do I go remote control? I never heard of that with gas motors, only trolling motors have that...

on my own post page my reply to others was: I wish you would focus on the question.....how do I balance it? I mean since it is a small boat and the motor tiller forces me to sit on the farthest right side of the back bench of the Jon Boat the weight of the motor and myself (200lb. man) are...

I always wear the kill switch and a life vest. I do have sanity, I just got a used boat with too much power since the price was unbeatable on the Facebook marketplace. Now I have to deal with it.

DaleH, I'll look into that 'ADD a SE Sport 200 hydrofoil wing/fin to the OB lower unit, that will at least add some stability while running …'

I wish you would focus on the question.....how do I balance it? I mean since it is a small boat and the motor tiller forces me to sit on the farthest right side of the back bench of the Jon Boat the weight of the motor and myself (200lb. man) are practically sinking me when I first get in since...

I can't return it, so I have to make things work

I bought it used, and all money is spent, can't upsize to a larger hull guys. The boat is rated for 15hp, so 5 extra is not way too much, but yes it does feel like I could get whipped out of it when I just slightly start to turn at full throttle, so I always wear a life jacket for sure...

I have a 12ft Jon Boat new to me with a 20hp Suzuki outboard and it is really too heavy as I sit on back bench with seat nearly all the way to right side of bench so that I can actually steer since tiller needs the center of back bench area. I am the only one aboard and it puts too much weight...

I have a 12ft Jon Boat new to me with a 20hp Suzuki outboard and it is really too heavy as I sit on back bench with seat nearly all the way to right side of bench so that I can actually steer. I am the only one aboard and it puts too much weight on back right corner of boat, only a few inches...