What is a good price for a new Lowe L1040?

[bronxborn]

Hello, I am new to TinBoats and looking to buy my first Jon boat in Central Florida. Locally, there are many 1032's/1232s, and occasionally 1036s/1236s. From what I've read, the wider the boat the more stable. I found a dealer selling new Lowe 1040s for an OTD price of $1900. Is this too much?

I'm going to pair whatever Jon boat I get with a Mercury 3.5 hp. I will mainly be on the water by myself (I weigh 190 lbs) but may have a 2nd person occasionally though I believe I will be limited to someone who weighs less than 150 lbs. Thanks for any feedback.

 

[Stand Up]

I would suggest a 9.9 HP motor for that boat. You won't regret it.
If you're buying new, email several dealers for a quote on the boat you've decided on. Ask for the quote to be the amount you need to write the cheque for... out the door price. Then there will be no surprises.

 

[bronxborn]

I would suggest a 9.9 HP motor for that boat. You won't regret it.
If you're buying new, email several dealers for a quote on the boat you've decided on. Ask for the quote to be the amount you need to write the cheque for... out the door price. Then there will be no surprises.

Thanks! I've have some constraints, such as only being able to get a 10 or 12-footer (storage reasons) and a light motor to put on and take off easy (for transport). No trailer, just hauling in the pickup bed or on top of the bed rack. Will put launch wheels on it.

Sadly they are the only dealer around within 100 miles carrying any new wide 10 ft or 12 ft jon boats (though they are out of 12 ft boats right now).

 

[airshot]

I would suggest a 9.9 HP motor for that boat. You won't regret it.
If you're buying new, email several dealers for a quote on the boat you've decided on. Ask for the quote to be the amount you need to write the cheque for... out the door price. Then there will be no surprises.

The boat mfgr does not post a hp rating on this boat, a 9.9 woukd be way over powered and way to heavy....I woukd definetly go with a 12', not a 10 !! I have a 12' now, back some years I had a " river jon ". 12x40 jon boat, that was awesome and it would fly with my 9.9 two stroke, very stable and no ussue for two adults. All ofvthe new models are pricey....way to pricey for me. I could do a lot of driving to find a nice used model at the current new prices!! Last summer I bought a new to me 16' tinnie, like new condition, about a 75% savings over new prices !!! Didn" t hesitate to drive over 200 miles to find a nice one at a good price....

 

[Crazyboat]

Thanks! I've have some constraints, such as only being able to get a 10 or 12-footer (storage reasons) and a light motor to put on and take off easy (for transport). No trailer, just hauling in the pickup bed or on top of the bed rack. Will put launch wheels on it.

Sadly they are the only dealer around within 100 miles carrying any new wide 10 ft or 12 ft jon boats (though they are out of 12 ft boats right now).

I've heard they just aren't producing the small boats due to lack of profit in them at this time, so when you do find one the price is high. IDK if that price is too high but it sounds steep to me. I'd try finding something used if you can. As for the outboard, get the largest one you can handle IMO, if it's a 7.5 or 8 then so be it, it will move you much better then a 3.5. Now if you only plan on tooling around a small lake, then the 3.5 will be fine enough. If you'll need to plane out on occasion I'd want bigger.