smoody
Well-known member
Hello All, I am new to this site but not new to jon boat modifications. I have converted 3 jons to date and always found limited info/help on the topic, then I discovered this site, WOW didnt realize jon mods were so popular. I stumbled across this site via youtube when I did a search for "jon boat mod", I watched a video of random members boat projects and there seems to be some talented folks lurking this board. So I thought I would fit right in because I am a avid outdoorsman of hunting and fishing and I take pride and enjoy customizing my gear.
Since I stumbled across this site its obvious I got questions and hope to help a few members with idea's.
Since thats out the way, heres my situation, I recently purchased a 1999 Lowe L1448M w/ 1999 Johnson 25hp. I love this boat and had a 2007 Lowe L1448M (bare bones) that I sold to buy this one since it had everything I wanted (Bimini Top, outboard, trolling, etc.)already and was indentical other then year and a few pounds.
This boat is carpeted on the bench seats and has no floor, I'll get pics soon, it does have a baitwell/Livewell in the center bench, which brings me to my first question and I know its been asked 100 times.
I want to remove the middle bench but leave the baitwell in place (center), is this possible/safe to do? what are the pros/cons, and how would I make sure it was still structually sound? like I said I have converted smaller jons but never cut/removed any part of the structure, my goal is make this thing a catfishing machine.
Thanks!
Since I stumbled across this site its obvious I got questions and hope to help a few members with idea's.
Since thats out the way, heres my situation, I recently purchased a 1999 Lowe L1448M w/ 1999 Johnson 25hp. I love this boat and had a 2007 Lowe L1448M (bare bones) that I sold to buy this one since it had everything I wanted (Bimini Top, outboard, trolling, etc.)already and was indentical other then year and a few pounds.
This boat is carpeted on the bench seats and has no floor, I'll get pics soon, it does have a baitwell/Livewell in the center bench, which brings me to my first question and I know its been asked 100 times.
I want to remove the middle bench but leave the baitwell in place (center), is this possible/safe to do? what are the pros/cons, and how would I make sure it was still structually sound? like I said I have converted smaller jons but never cut/removed any part of the structure, my goal is make this thing a catfishing machine.
Thanks!