influx99
Member
I am brand new to really small Jon boats and have a question about stability and capacity for a Lowe 1232 that I am considering purchasing.
Here are the specs for the boat:
Length: 11' 8"
Beam: 48"
Bottom Width: 32"
Side Depth: 16"
Transom Height: 15"
Ribs: 3
Approx. Hull Weight: 90 lb
Max. Weight Capacity: 335 lb
Max. Person Capacity: 2
Max. Person Weight Capacity: 295 lb
Max. HP Capacity: 3 hp
Hull Gauge: .050"
I already have a 46lb electric trolling motor that I will mount on the stern. There's a possibility that I can get my hands on a 3HP 2stroke, though. I really want to be able to fly fish from it, which is much easier if I can stand up. I really want a car-top boat (will go on my roof rack on a 4Runner), so it's important that I can load/unload by myself. I plan on fishing small lakes and ponds and some rivers as well.
Here are my questions, sorry if they seem very elementary:
- If I am fishing by myself, will I be able to stand in the boat?
- With 2 people in the boat, I don't expect either person to be able to stand, is that correct?
- Between me and my partner, our combined weight would be about 340. So right there I'm already over person weight capacity. Once I add a motor and gear, I assume I'll be close to 400. Is this too heavy to even safely operate the boat while sitting, despite the rating?
- If I'm really pushing the weight ratings and being able to stand, what is the smallest boat I can go with that will allow 2 people to stand and fish? A 1236 still too small? And would the 140lb boat be too much to handle getting on/off the truck? And would my 46lb thrust motor be too small to power the boat?
Your feedback is much appreciated.
Here are the specs for the boat:
Length: 11' 8"
Beam: 48"
Bottom Width: 32"
Side Depth: 16"
Transom Height: 15"
Ribs: 3
Approx. Hull Weight: 90 lb
Max. Weight Capacity: 335 lb
Max. Person Capacity: 2
Max. Person Weight Capacity: 295 lb
Max. HP Capacity: 3 hp
Hull Gauge: .050"
I already have a 46lb electric trolling motor that I will mount on the stern. There's a possibility that I can get my hands on a 3HP 2stroke, though. I really want to be able to fly fish from it, which is much easier if I can stand up. I really want a car-top boat (will go on my roof rack on a 4Runner), so it's important that I can load/unload by myself. I plan on fishing small lakes and ponds and some rivers as well.
Here are my questions, sorry if they seem very elementary:
- If I am fishing by myself, will I be able to stand in the boat?
- With 2 people in the boat, I don't expect either person to be able to stand, is that correct?
- Between me and my partner, our combined weight would be about 340. So right there I'm already over person weight capacity. Once I add a motor and gear, I assume I'll be close to 400. Is this too heavy to even safely operate the boat while sitting, despite the rating?
- If I'm really pushing the weight ratings and being able to stand, what is the smallest boat I can go with that will allow 2 people to stand and fish? A 1236 still too small? And would the 140lb boat be too much to handle getting on/off the truck? And would my 46lb thrust motor be too small to power the boat?
Your feedback is much appreciated.