12'

[jrl5678]

Straw poll
A flat bottom Jon VS a 12' V
12' will be carried in the bed of a truck. so weight is a factor.
Im really looking for most all round.
I am sure you will have more questions.

 

[jrl5678]

I know people have looked but no opinions?

 

[Wheels Big]

12 ft V, maybe 200 lbs, 9.9 2 stroke.
Made a 'trailer' out of 2x6 and some Harbor Freight wheels.
Load it up in the parking lot, mount the motor and wheel it down to the ramp. Will trade the wood and wheels for a set of flip up transom mounted wheels so I don't have to carry it or deal with mounting it under with the ratchet straps. Just waiting on how I want to mount them.

 

[Wheels Big]

Sorry, don't know how to flip the pic, shows right side up when I click on it though

 

[LDUBS]

I know people have looked but no opinions?

The only 12' I've been in is a semi V. I've actually never been in a jon boat boat of any size. So my input is slightly skewed! Haha.

 

[Sinkingfast]

Having been there myself...I'd get the flat bottom as it is stable in the back of a pickup. If ya beach it a lot it is stable on the ground. But it sucks in weather and waves and everything ya run over gets caught on the motor as there is no parting of debris.

 

[jrl5678]

My computer flipped the pictures.

Is that a 6' bed?
I think a 12' would be a little more stable for those times where the wind changes faster than your mind.

Nice set up.

I have seen the flip up wheels, not sure how they go on but a good idea.

 

[Wheels Big]

My computer flipped the pictures.

Is that a 6' bed?
I think a 12' would be a little more stable for those times where the wind changes faster than your mind.

Nice set up.

I have seen the flip up wheels, not sure how they go on but a good idea.

Yup 6.5 foot. I think it sticks out a couple 3 feet past the tail gate, but I haven't had any trouble with it staying put.
Till I figure out the wheels, my home made dolly works just fine.

 

[Colorado1135]

I'd go with the V and load it transom first. You have to remove the motor anyway. Hang a red tag from the bow when you're cruising down the road