Lund jon boats (flat bottoms)

[Alumacraft]

I'm looking at getting a newer used lund jon boat. Anybody own one? when did they start making them? back in 2000? Reviews? looking at the 1236 model, 10 hp max, 36" bottom, 17" sides (walls)
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[Alumacraft]

I picked it up today for $300 boat only. it's a 2003' Lund 1236

 

[countryboy210]

So, What's Your Plans For Her ? Going To Be A Lake Boat Or River Boat ?

 

[Alumacraft]

As of right now I have no plans, I'm working a on the trailer, I have to work on the bunks.

I don't think I'll be adding any decks or floors, because of the weight issue. I only have a 6 hp johnson. (I can get on plane right now with my old 12' alumacraft but I'm afraid if I start adding decks and floors, it would not get on plane.)

I'll make a box that goes to the side of the boat to hold life jackets esc..

maybe a homemade jack plate? I have to throw the motor on it first.

I'll also make a fold able duck blind in the future.

 

[clarkbre]

That looks like a great boat for $300. Did it come with the TM and FF too? If so, that's an even better deal. I say ya did good.

Your idea of the box for the life vests and such is good. Any storage that helps keep things organized is worth doing. Keep posting pics and questions for us.

 

[Alumacraft]

here's the trailer I've been working on, it use to have 2 bunks with rollers down the center.

here's is the rig, all together

 

[tccanoe]

That six does look a little long. Did you see the Jack the guy made on "New member and new old boat project"? Simple and strong.

 

[BaitCaster]

That six does look a little long. Did you see the Jack the guy made on "New member and new old boat project"? Simple and strong.

Actually, I think the motor looks fine. It's difficult to tell from pictures, but it doesn't look like a long shaft and the prop seems to be sitting where it should be.

 

[tccanoe]

Maby it's just the angle of the second picture.

 

[Alumacraft]

 

[clarkbre]

That's not bad at all. If you wanted to get real anal you could raise it up just a hair. I think I'd focus on other things though.

 

[Alumacraft]

Where could I find a tiller handle extention?

 

[Alumacraft]

I'm in the process of selling my 6 hp and then I'm going to buy a used 9.9 evinrude/ Johnson.

After I get the 9.9 I want to add a a removable floor for the middle and front sections of the boat, I plan on using 3/8" plywood and seal it and carped it. I plan on just replacing it every 3-5 yrs.

I'll put down 1.5" foam between the ribs and then just lay the floor down on that.

the middle section of the floor between the 2 benches will be aprox. 36"x40" and the front will be 36"x42", what is the approx. weight of the 3/8" plywood with the given dimentions?

 

[jarobi]

@20 lbs

 

[Outdoorsman]

If you are going to do any high speed trailering, I would consider some sort of way to attach the floor to keep it from blowing out while going down the highway.....stranger things have happened....

Just a thought...

 

[Alumacraft]

here's a picture of my new motor, I sold the 6 hp

Im thinking of making a jack plate but will it increase my speed? I also would like it because the motor would be out of the water more and will less likely to bottom out. the river I fish gets pretty shallow in the summer and that is why I want to know if a jack plate would be a benafit for me?

it 1.75 inches from the plate to the bottom of the boat.
how much should I raise the motor? have the plate flush with bottom of boat?

 

[rellis1962]

I have been told as a general rule that the cavitation plate should be even with the bottom of the boat.

 

[Nevillizer]

I don't think a jack plate will make much of a noticeable difference. The position of the motor seems fine.