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Contemplating a 10ft Jon boat from Academy
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<blockquote data-quote="reedjj" data-source="post: 212404" data-attributes="member: 4585"><p>Tracker topper 14! Probably the best suggestion so far. It will fit in a truckbed or on a camper. Light and easy to load/unload. A 5hp motor will get you around pretty good. </p><p></p><p>A 5hp on a 1236 will prob get up on plane with 1 person and limited gear. I once had a 1232 with a 4 1/2 merc 2 stroke The model with the gas tank built onto the motor and it would plane out with 2 people. Both of us about 160lbs. I was only 23 years old then. It was a good little jon.</p><p></p><p>I would be looking for a 1236 and an old 6hp 2stroke. If your looking to save money those old jons are a dime a dozen and an old 2 stroke outboard shouldn't be too hard to find if you are patient and search around good. </p><p></p><p>It would surely be a lot cheaper than a TUPPERWARE boat. I just looked at the link you posted. Almost $2000. for a plastic boat is crazy. By the time you by that KL, add a trolling motor, battery, and a small outboard you could have bought a good used bass boat on a trailer with a motor. Shoot I'll sell you my "swamp sled" for $2500.00 boat, motor, trailer, gas tank, fire ext, anchor, and 2 life jackets!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="reedjj, post: 212404, member: 4585"] Tracker topper 14! Probably the best suggestion so far. It will fit in a truckbed or on a camper. Light and easy to load/unload. A 5hp motor will get you around pretty good. A 5hp on a 1236 will prob get up on plane with 1 person and limited gear. I once had a 1232 with a 4 1/2 merc 2 stroke The model with the gas tank built onto the motor and it would plane out with 2 people. Both of us about 160lbs. I was only 23 years old then. It was a good little jon. I would be looking for a 1236 and an old 6hp 2stroke. If your looking to save money those old jons are a dime a dozen and an old 2 stroke outboard shouldn't be too hard to find if you are patient and search around good. It would surely be a lot cheaper than a TUPPERWARE boat. I just looked at the link you posted. Almost $2000. for a plastic boat is crazy. By the time you by that KL, add a trolling motor, battery, and a small outboard you could have bought a good used bass boat on a trailer with a motor. Shoot I'll sell you my "swamp sled" for $2500.00 boat, motor, trailer, gas tank, fire ext, anchor, and 2 life jackets! [/QUOTE]
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