My 10 foot flat bottom jon boat project

[TimRich]

Long time no post... Life got in the way and my project got put on the sideline. Finally got back to it a few weeks ago. I don't have the 6 hp on there yet as it needs a new impeller, so I slapped the 2.5 hp merc on there to get it on the water. It did suprisingly well with that little motor! I only had one leaky rivit! I fixed that as soon as we got back.
Here are some updated pics, Top to bottom:
1) Where she sits as of now. Got the gunnels bedlined yesterday.
2) My first passengers...lol
3) My Father in Law taking it for a spin.
4) Trial run.
5) 6 hp Johnson that will be on there next. ( Currently in the shop)
6) My First Mate...lol
7)Finally got her set up on the trailer.

 

[TheMaestro]

There's a lot you can do with a small boat in terms of modifications, but given the width, make sure you read up on the do's/don'ts of casting decks (in case you were thinking of one).. I would say dont put in a casting deck, but make some storage for tackle, and for things the kids might want to bring along. There are a number of builds that are 1o' on here that are uber-cool! You've already done a lot of work on it, and believe me that is half the fun! Keep us posted

 

[TimRich]

Thanks themastero! Don't know of you caught it but the boat above is a 14 footer. I upgraded after I fixed up the 10 foot jon. I do plan on a deck for the 14 footer bit not right away. I just wanted to get her water ready so I can actually use her...lol

 

[TheMaestro]

D'oh! #-o

 

[TimRich]

Lol

 

[TimRich]

Picked up a seat from Walmart today. Hoping get it mounted this weekend. Looking to take her out again on Sunday. Probably going to use a clamp for now and eventually get a G5 slider mount. I'll post pics when I get it mounted.

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

Awesome work! I love the trailer colors! =D>

 

[TimRich]

Thanks Idahoauger! I figured you'd like those colors...lol

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

Thanks Idahoauger! I figured you'd like those colors...lol

Yeah...you are right I do....LOL!! I always felt a bond between Boise St and Florida in that regard!

 

[TimRich]

Got the seat mounted and picked up a piece of 1" pvc to extend the tiller handle. Coated the pvc with plasidip and its currently drying. Getting her all legal tomorrow too! Only gonna run me $32.

 

[gordonc777]

I like the camo seats! i have the same style but grey. pretty sure i like the camo seats better!

 

[TimRich]

Thanks Gordon! I decided to go with the camo since the green matched my boat...lol

 

[TimRich]

Well took the boat out this weekend and had a good run till I hit a submerged tree and broke the sheer pin on the prop shaft. Luckily it held together for most of the trip back till I got into some lily pads when a canoe was passing by and that did the rest of the pin in...lol I got lucky and some passing canoers lent me a couple paddles...lol Needless to say I'll be buying a paddle of emergencies and a trolling motor will be soon after. That was too much paddling for me...lol

 

[TimRich]

Here's a pic from the trip with my river rats...lol

 

[bigwave]

The river rats are what its all about Tim.....The memories are priceless when they are young.

 

[TimRich]

The river rats are what its all about Tim.....The memories are priceless when they are young.

You got that right! One of the main reasons I got the boat was to spend time with the kids and make memories.

 

[fixinthatup]

Looking great! I'm just fixing to start on a 14 footer so I envy how much you've already gotten done lol.. Keep up the great work!

 

[TimRich]

Looking great! I'm just fixing to start on a 14 footer so I envy how much you've already gotten done lol.. Keep up the great work!

Thanks! Ill be decking the front next but at least its river ready as is! :grin:

 

[joseph101088]

I miss my boat can't wait to get back to the states and buy me another little Jon to work on. Looks great so far you will be surprised with how a little one more gets a lot more stable when you add that front deck.

 

[TimRich]

Thanks Joseph! Yeah I was thinkin the deck would help stabalize it a bit. At least when moving around. I think as of right now there's nothing in the boat and that makes it a little wobbly.