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    9.9 questions carb vs fuel injection

    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...
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    Jackplate for 1236

    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
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    Freshwater trolling motors in salt water

    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...
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    Center console or stick steer

    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...
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    Nostalgia question

    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
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    Simple Jon floor

    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...
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    Suggestions for 1236 redo

    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...
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    Help me with 9.9/9.8 choices

    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...
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    Thinking about upgrading to a 9.9

    I have a 12 ft Alumacraft 1236 I bought new about 6 years ago. I have a Nissan 5 horsepower mounted on it and it works okay if I'm alone. If I have two people it slugs around and barely gets up on some sort of plane. I mostly fish alone so unless I have someone that's not that big of a problem...
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    Basic jon rigging

    OK...........so I sold my 1230 and went with a new 1236 and what a difference crossing the ICW when the big boys come by or wind kicks up. It was like the old "Frogger" game before. Anyway.......the new boat has NO anchor rings to tie anchor or bait bucket like the older boats. I guess that...
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    New Alumacraft 1236

    Just bought a new Alumacraft 1236 to replace my 1232 which was way too small and shallow for running around creeks off the ICW. It will be powered by a Nissan 5 HP 2 stroke. It will live in my garage on a trailer with plastic skids on the bunkers. Anyway...I want to take good care of it...a...
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    White Alumacraft jon boat

    I am headed down to South Florida Monday to buy a new 1236 Alumacraft. The dealer emailed me late and said they had plenty in OD green but also had some in white for about $100 more. I have never seen a white jon boat but I don't get out much :roll: Anyone know about these? Too late to...
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    G-3

    So.......I had my mind made up to replace my shallow 1230 jon with an Alumacraft after looking around. Them came across G3. I know about their bigger bass boats but did not know they made Jon boats and they make a 1236 which is what I am looking for. Anyone know much about these vs...
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    New 1236

    Is there any real difference between a Lowe and Alumacraft? Looking at both online. seem similar. So far prefer the Alumacraft but having issues with availability/dealer price
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    To buy a new Alumacraft Jon

    I looked at Alumacraft 1236 and 1036 Jons and I like them. Dealer says both will plane easily with my 5HP Nissan. He will also allow me to run both in the river to test it so I will do so with a full load to test. Is there any other Jon I should look at before I buy Alumacraft? I looked...
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    5 HP Nissan- Max boat?

    I have a almost new 5 HP Nissan 2 stroke that I bought from a friends estate and it has a sentimental in addition to being pretty inexpensive. I am running on on a 12' jon boat (30") and it moves it pretty good. I would like to move up to a slightly bigger boat maybe just a wider boat. What...
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    Rod holders

    I have a 12' jon boat and I beat my rods to death when underway. Is there is "nice" solution for rod holders other than those crappy screw on type for bait fishing? I just want something that will protect them when bouncing down the river........maybe like my rod holders on my CC. ??
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    New jons

    What is the thickest gauge best made basic Jon boat in today's market? Duracraft?
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    Desoto Manufacturing and Supply- Nashville Tn.

    Hi Guys, A few years ago I found a 12' slightly used jon boat in a neighbor's basement. It had been in storage for maybe 34-40 years but I could tell it was never used much and probably never had a motor hung on it. I bought it for $50. I now use it in a creek off the ICW in St Augustine...
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