BStringfield88
Member
Hey everyone, after browsing around the website for a while, I finally joined. I didn't realize how big the jon boat community really was.
I've been considered getting one to mod since I was in high school, and now I finally have the opportunity.
The search has been narrowed down to two boats, and I'd like a little input from everyone here. If there's a similar thread, feel free to link me to it.
I'm trying to decide between a Tracker Topper 1542 LW or a G3 1436.
The Topper I'm looking at will run me about $1,200, and the G3 is a year old and I can snag for $845.
Other than the length, the biggest differences is the Topper is rated for a 25 HP and the G3 for a 15 HP. Also, the Topper holds up to 770 lbs and the G3 600 lbs. Hull gauge for the G3 is 0.054 and the Topper 0.063.
Since this is my first buy, I'm looking to get it right. Whatever I get, I want to add a front and back deck to, as well as a live well.
I guess my biggest question is whether or not it's worth the extra cash to get one just a tad bigger with a build-in live well.
Thanks in advance for the help!
I've been considered getting one to mod since I was in high school, and now I finally have the opportunity.
The search has been narrowed down to two boats, and I'd like a little input from everyone here. If there's a similar thread, feel free to link me to it.
I'm trying to decide between a Tracker Topper 1542 LW or a G3 1436.
The Topper I'm looking at will run me about $1,200, and the G3 is a year old and I can snag for $845.
Other than the length, the biggest differences is the Topper is rated for a 25 HP and the G3 for a 15 HP. Also, the Topper holds up to 770 lbs and the G3 600 lbs. Hull gauge for the G3 is 0.054 and the Topper 0.063.
Since this is my first buy, I'm looking to get it right. Whatever I get, I want to add a front and back deck to, as well as a live well.
I guess my biggest question is whether or not it's worth the extra cash to get one just a tad bigger with a build-in live well.
Thanks in advance for the help!