New project!

I have an unknown aged Polar Kraft 16' jon that is 4' wide in the bottom of the bow and 4.5' in the back. I plan on getting a 8-9.9 Mercury from A.F.A Marine in Fl., has anyone used them before? I am going to deck the boat and add some things so I will keep everyone posted. Would 12" tires be enough for a rig like this? I has some old 13" on it now but I am having a hard time finding some used rims. The trailer is built well and a little heavy but the 12" tires are rated for 750lbs. Thanks

Jason

Welcome Aboard, and nice looking rig! The 12" tires will probably suffice for now, however imo once you start adding weight from your mods you may want to go with the 13" tires, especially if you plan on towing it a long ways.

It looks like you've got an awesome rig to start modding - can't wait to see the updates! :beer:

I don't know if you've looked at new prices for wheels/tires... but https://www.kmtparts.com/store.asp?pid=8080&catid=19666 has the best prices on the net including shipping that I've found. I bought my combos from them and I like them alot.

Keep the total wet load under 1900 pounds, and those 12s should be fine. 13s would be nice, but the 12s are acceptable up to their weight limit. It takes quite a bit of stuff to make a rig like that weight 1900 pounds.

The 9.9 is going to be no speed demon, but it will get you there. I would say 5 mph or maybe slightly more.

a 10 hp motor should scoot you along faster than 5 if your not loaded down to the limit.

bigger rims can benifit you (less the axle turns longer it and bearings will last) but id say your rims will be fine, look at the load range on your tires. im gonna guess those little tires are load range A wich sould be around 45mph max. you can always upgrade the tires to a stiffer load range

Here are some pics from the last few days of work. All I need is to finish the compartment door and trim work on the sides of the floor and I will start on the back. :fishing2:

Looking good.

looks cool I am ready to fish in it


J

sukisuki007 said:

looks cool I am ready to fish in it


J

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:WELCOME:

Thanks for joining! :beer:

thanks for having me

looks good

Here are the pics of the finished front and back. All I have left is capping of the center boxes and wiring the lights. :fishing2:

Nice work! 8)

Looks awesome!

Great job! What did you use on the floor? It looks like garage floor epoxy with the flecks.

I used a heavy coat of porch paint and the flakes. I was not sure if it would work but it did. Thanks

I have everything done but capping off the center boxes and carpeting them. Cant wait to get it on the water!

Nice job on the boat !

I was wondering is that 8 hp from A.F.A Marine and are you happy with the motor>?

I've been checking out there outboards and was hoping to get a review or two before I ordered a motor from them.

HBK

Boat looks great!

It is from A.F.A. I had no problems at all. I have not put it on the water yet but I took it out of the box and it started on the first pull.