Apologize if this is in the wrong forum, looking for ideas for a small boat for me and a 7 year old to fish in small, electric only lakes. We’ve got access to a couple that aren’t very big (10 acres or so). Thought about a standard Jon Boat but have also looked at the smaller Basstender boats. Any suggestions welcome.
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hopper
Senior Member
Hard to beat the versatility of a jon boat.
Railroader
Billy’s Security Guard.
John boat...
Those little plastic pontoon Bass hunter thingies are not as good as they look.
Those little plastic pontoon Bass hunter thingies are not as good as they look.
Agreed. A 12 foot jon boat will seat two with gear comfortably and handle just about any situation. If you plan on getting a trolling motor, make sure you don't get one with a shaft that is too long, and get as much power as you can afford.
JROESEL
Senior Member
Get the widest one you can get, I wouldn’t go narrower then 60” bottom,
I’ve got a 54” and a 72” (at the bottom)
The stability and water displacement is not even comparable, Get a quality boat with trailer, you and your 7 year old will appreciate when it comes time to use it years to come, you might want to look at the Lowe rough neck aluminum boats, you could get a 72” for a reasonable price,
I’ve got a 54” and a 72” (at the bottom)
The stability and water displacement is not even comparable, Get a quality boat with trailer, you and your 7 year old will appreciate when it comes time to use it years to come, you might want to look at the Lowe rough neck aluminum boats, you could get a 72” for a reasonable price,
Nimrod71
Senior Member
I suggest a 12 ft. alum jon boat with a 36 in bottom. In my younger days I had one and I caught more fish in it than any boat I have had since.
crackerdave
Senior Member
When I was a kid,I thought a jonboat was part of a pickup truck!?
livinoutdoors
Goatherding Non-socialist Bohemian Luddite
Jon boat or canoe. Dont waste money on them bass tender things. Get a boat. Or two kayaks.
crackerdave
Senior Member
By the way...there are a lot of municipal water reservoirs that allow electric boats like you are talking about.
Havana Dude
Senior Member
I would suggest 14’ , 4’ wide minimum. Would be a safer choice in my opinion, should you have a need to throw a 9.9 on the back for places that allow motors. Just a thought, enjoy whatever you choose.
greg_n_clayton
Senior Member
Another thing about the 9.9 motors. If you can find a good older model.....a carb swap will give you 15 hp.
Robust Redhorse
Senior Member
Jonboat or 13' Gheenoe.
The small empty jonboat would be easier for a 7 year old to help carry.
The small empty jonboat would be easier for a 7 year old to help carry.
Nimrod71
Senior Member
Just go all the way. I love my 548 War Eagle. Its 15 ft. long with 48 inch bottom. I can walk all around it. It's powered by a Tohatsu 30 with Power T/T and has a 55 lb. Motor Guide on the bow.
