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I have a 1236 Jon that I use on a occasional basis. I currently have a 5 horsepower Nissan on it but really need to upgrade to a 9.9. If I buy a new motor am I better off with fuel injections or stick with a carburetor like the 9.8 Tohatsu ? It seems I have to get the carburetors cleaned once...

I have a 1236 Alumacraft currently running a Nissan 5 horsepower 2-stroke. I am thinking about upgrading to a Tohatsu 9.8 HP and I'm wondering if adding a Jack Plate would help with performance. Any ideas appreciated

Now that's Interesting :shock:

Thank you sir. Will check it out

Freshwater trolling motors in salt water Does anybody use freshwater trolling motors in salt water? I know to wash them down really good after use but I’m having a very difficult time finding a saltwater motor for my boat. Not much available other than freshwater. Of course they are much...

I’m beginning to look at new boats and I think it’s definitely going to be a tin boat with a slight V in it around 16 to 17 feet. I’m fishing inland saltwater right now but may be moving to East Tennessee and then it will be crappie and bass fishing in larger lakes. I will retain my 12 foot John...

Are the tohatsu and mercury 9.8/9.9's carbureted? I thought tohatsu for sure went to EFI on that size a while back? The 9.8 is carbureted and the 9.9 is injected

I can buy the Tohatsu for $2200 new but Yamaha is low to mid 3s. Love Them but not that much and WAY on back order. 80 lbs leaves only Tohatsu and Merc which is a Tahatsu with Merc badge, carb, and tiller shift control rather than on motor. About 150 more. If Tohatsu cut corners so did...

Thanks. 9.8 uses the smaller block of an 8hp so is lighter. 81.5 lbs. also mechanic tells me that the pull will be similar to my 5hp Nissan. 9.9 on other hand has bigger block and harder pull start.

My first boat was a 14 foot Ouachita jon boat with a Johnson 25. Can anyone tell me the thickness of that hull? I have searched all over the Internet and I cannot find that information. Might love to have another one to restore

I decided not to do an entire floor in my boat but I did want something non-slip and rather solid that is removable for about three rib sections. After looking at all the alternatives I decided on some commercial Restaurant flooring. It comes in 3x5 Section so it will have to be cut. Pretty...

Thank you sir. Will research materials :lol:

Jim what is a “floating” floor? Cushion?

I’ve been through all the threads that are saved on redoing Jon boats and I don’t see many for a 12 foot Jon boat. I think there’s one that I found. Anyway I would love some suggestions on what would make sense on redoing a stock Alumacraft 1236. Red fishing and bass fishing for 2 people. Tiller...

I have a very nice standard Alumacraft 1235 with a 5 hp Nissan. I would like to upgrade to the maximum horsepower which is 10 hp. In helping me with this choice I need to tell you that I’m thinking about modifying the boat with decksCarpets and floors but I do not have any design in mind right...