To buy a new Alumacraft Jon

Vagante · Sep 27, 2013

I looked at Alumacraft 1236 and 1036 Jons and I like them. Dealer says both will plane easily with my 5HP Nissan. He will also allow me to run both in the river to test it so I will do so with a full load to test. Is there any other Jon I should look at before I buy Alumacraft? I looked online at the heavier/thicker Jons but pretty sure my motor will not push those. Not a fan of Tracker.

Kismet · Sep 27, 2013

Be safe and have fun.

DrNip · Sep 27, 2013

Alumacraft is good. I hear ya on Tracker. Of the two I would go with the 1236.

Flatbotm · Sep 28, 2013

Buy the biggest widest tin you can afford. The space disappears quick when you start loading stuff in the boat. 1236 would be a good size for cheap.

Vagante · Sep 28, 2013

[url=https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=330669#p330669 said:
Flatbotm » 28 Sep 2013, 10:27[/url]"]Buy the biggest widest tin you can afford. The space disappears quick when you start loading stuff in the boat. 1236 would be a good size for cheap.

I should have stated purpose. This is a second boat that it's mission is a 2-3 hour fishing getaway on a ICW creek alone. Maybe once a year take another person....... Small is good. I don't even put the trailer in the water.......just shove it off plus I want to use existing 5HP that I have along with a trailer made for a 12" that is basically new. Moving from a 30" TINY boat to a 36".

Flatbotm · Sep 28, 2013

Either one will work well for your purpose. My Alumacraft was a well made tin for the $. I have a 1032 Lowe I let my girlfriends kids use. I bought it used for $90. I feel like I'm in a canoe in it. 36 should be much more stable. It's nice the dealer will let you try it with your motor. That will make the decision easier.

BrazosDon · Sep 28, 2013

Of all the boats mentioned I would get an Alumacraft 14X48MV. Best jon boat I have ever been on or owned. You can use anywhere from a 9.9hp to a 25hp on it. Please check it out, you won't be disappointed. Good luck.

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