10 ' jon boat with 2.5 johnson 2024

Wilson reply :

I bought this about 2 months ago watiing for the rest of the snow and ice to melt to get out on to the lake here.

Fanshwe lake is quite a calm lake with alot of canoes, inflatable, pedal boats, and aluminum boats.

Wondering what people think of the jon boats and how it compares to a 15 foot flat bottom fiberglass canoe stability, and manoverablity.

also think it will be stable enough to stand and fish with say 125 pound person?

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

There will be no standing

It's gonna be tough to keep that from tipping with the weight on the back as it is. Add a trolling motor and battery and man, that's one unstable unit.

My advice for a ten is to fish in it alone with a transom mount t/m with the battery up front and cable extensions run up in the channel along the side, under the ribs. Keep all gear and weight centered.

Wilson reply :

hmmm.... because the person I bought it from said they stood all the time in it and it was stable. and I was in a 12 foot last year with a 9.9 on it and it was more stable then an aluminum v-haul.

Wilson reply :

oh and the motor only weights 27 pounds. less then a battery and trolling motor.

Popeye reply :

Wilson: you can always attach some outriggers/stabilizers on it like a LOT of the kayakers do to make it stable for standing in. Just go to Kayak Fishing Stuff webiste and do a search on outriggers and/or stabilizers to see many homemade versions. I know I'm making a set for my 10' Nu Canoe even though I probably won't need them I want my little boat to be ROCK SOLID stable for standing!!

Grey Wolf reply :

He said what ? Do you think maybe he would tell you any thing just to get you to buy it ?

Our small boat expert gave you some excelliant advice . Are you going to listen ?

Make sure you have a good life jacket on when you stand up to fish.

_tyler_wright_ reply :

I'm with LBH on this one. Listen to him he knows what he is talking about.

Wilson reply :

we know the guy we bought it from and wouldn't say that to sell it seeing on how I only paid 100 for it and it is in good condition ill take some pics when it warms up.

not sure what I will do maybe wait and go out as it is now and see what it is like.

on alot of the fishing shows like WFN and stuff there is a lot of jon boats 10-14' and they are standing moving around and everything so I don't really know what to think.

Wilson reply :

its got to be more stable for fishing then my canoe was?

Grey Wolf reply :

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we know the guy we bought it from and wouldn't say that to sell it seeing on how I only paid 100 for it and it is in good condition ill take some pics when it warms up.
not sure what I will do maybe wait and go out as it is now and see what it is like.

on alot of the fishing shows like WFN and stuff there is a lot of jon boats 10-14' and they are standing moving around and everything so I don't really know what to think.

There is a big differance between standing up in a 10 ft. vs. a 14ft.

I have a 1448 lowes and I have to be very deliberate in my moves when I'm standing in it and I know it is a lot more stable then a 10 ft.

Grey Wolf reply :

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its got to be more stable for fishing then my canoe was?

Not much.

JKay reply :

LBH is right. I'd plan on sticking with sitting down in it. I've fished out of a 10' jon and I didn't dare stand. I currently have a 12' jon and I don't stand in that either. It's only 32" across the bottom and fairly shallow draft. I've already taken a tumble into the water when trying to stand and fish in this boat.

I often fish alone and at 230 lbs with a 31 series battery and TM in the back, things are seriously off balance. A couple days ago I finished extending the TM cable to 13' long so that I could mount the battery up in the front of the boat. It should make a big difference.

PelicanRaider reply :

I recommend just taking it out and trying it. I know most people I talk to would NEVER stand in my boat and fish but I do and it really doesn't bother me. Everyone has a different opinion of what they consider "stable" to be, so, just check it out and if YOU feel good about it, stand right up! If not, have a sit down. It's all up to you man

Wilson reply :

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LBH is right. I'd plan on sticking with sitting down in it. I've fished out of a 10' jon and I didn't dare stand. I currently have a 12' jon and I don't stand in that either. It's only 32" across the bottom and fairly shallow draft. I've already taken a tumble into the water when trying to stand and fish in this boat.
I often fish alone and at 230 lbs with a 31 series battery and TM in the back, things are seriously off balance. A couple days ago I finished extending the TM cable to 13' long so that I could mount the battery up in the front of the boat. It should make a big difference.

ok well i am only 125 lbs, and mine is 42 " at the bottom.

Wayne P. reply :

Having fished in a 10" Sears painted jon boat for over 25 years, if you are not over 200# you will be plenty safe. I sold it recently since it was an extra after I bought a 12' . The 10' had a bow mounted foot controlled trolling motor, with rear mounted battery, swivel seats on both tank seats and I ran a 2.2HP Mercury gas engine on HP restricted lakes. I used to stand up lot of times while fishing and only fell out once when I bumped into an unseen stump. I used it may times at lakes with carry in only access with another angler and we never had any issues with instability.

My 12' is a 1236 and I have the same setup although, with a 9.9HP Mercury. Standing while fishing is not an issue in it either.

Wilson reply :

ok thanks for the info...now just need all the ice to melt so I can get out.

jjbassjj reply :

i own a 10 foot aluminum jon...i decked all the floors about 3 inches higher...and i ususally fish alone i fish witht he TM up front and the battery in the very back-CENRTERED I standup and it is just fine. I am only 14 and about 125 pounds..so maybe thats why lol..... but it is stable as can be

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

There are no 10' jons that are 42" wide. Measure again. (Center of boat, on floor, side to side)

Yes, you can stand in a 10' jon. You can also stand on an inflatable raft for about 5-20 seconds. Would I FISH, standing,..in a 10 ft jon. Absolutely not.

Add the weight of your gas can to the weight of the motor and that is how much needless weight you have in this boat. You won't want to take it anywhere that a t/m wouldn't be plenty for anyway. Now add the fact that you are carrying around a 3 gal bomb for no reason. (I'm a smoker)

A 12' jon and a 10' are 2 different animals I can run laps in my 12. I could play a game of "around the world" in a 14 . In a 10,..I would keep my butt planted in the seat, centered, and fish.

Often times, folks think they have a 10 when they really have a 12. When measuring, also measure bow to stern for the heck of it.

Also understand that you'll get a variance of replies.

Ask yourself this.

Can I do it? yes

Can I do it comfortably? yes

Can I do it safely? yes

Can I do it safely and comfortably? yes

So, although All replies here can be "correct", know that my replies will always address whether you can do it safely and comfortably. My suggestion is the most comfortable way to be safe.

You will see a 10' jon in this lifetime, ....with 2 full grown adult males in it and a case of beer..... It will have about 2-4 inches of freeboard. When you do,.......think of me.

Now you got my 2 cents,...plus a nickel

Wilson reply :

its 11' 6" front to back. but 10 ' from the back to where hte little front cover thing comes over top at the front.

is it 12 or 10?

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

12-I suggest you floor it like mine. Top decking is still within reason if you go lightweight and strong but not recommended if you fish with a partner often.

If you fish with a partner go THIS route

Wilson reply :

how did you deck it? and since itis a 12 will it be a lot more stable now? lol

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

See link in my last reply on previous page.

Yes, a 12 is much more stable than a 10.

Wilson reply :

ok, I bought it becasue I thought it would be more stable and space then my canoe that I was so nervous losing all my gear in.

Wilson reply :

Thats one nice boat you have got there

hmmm It looks bigger then mine. unless it is the thing at the front that is throwing my eye out of wack.

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

No worries, 2 can stand and fish in a floor decked (like mine) 1236 (12' long, 36 in wide)

That boat is a 1964, they were shaped differently now. Now they are narrower, hold on a sec, I'll get another pic

Wilson reply :

how did you do all that? just make some plywood like mini boxes and carpet them or did you screw them in somehow?

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

My buddies straight 1236

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

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how did you do all that? just make some plywood like mini boxes and carpet them or did you screw them in somehow?

Floor decks.

3/8 cdx plywood, urethaned and carpeted. Lay it on the ribs so water flows underneath. Notch out where ribs run up the sides, holds it in place. Lift out to clean. Easy, light. Replace every few yrs for "new again" boat.

Wilson reply :

yeah I would say it is about the same as that.

for hte seat poles do oyu just screw them into the seat or is there a certain way you would recomend me doing it?

Wilson reply :

also what size trolling motor is on your buddies? and how does it work?

thinking of selling the gas motor and go electric.

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

See the hole in the bow seat on my boat? we made one in each of the benches too. Dig out some foam and use nut/bolt/lock washer. Area is great for storage now too. Drift anchor, etc. Use car door edging for a finished edge on the hole. I used a cut out tool to cut mine. Many tools will work.

My buddies seats aren't like that anymore, his are like mine now.

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

A 55 lb motor pushes a 12 just fine. We use all 55's. I use up to 3 of them but 1 is fine. Go all day.

and BTW, welcome to BassResource. You ask,...we answer

Our consulting fee consists of you coming back and posting pics in the "My tournament or outing" section when she's up a runnin'. Fair enough?

Wilson reply :

what in your opinion is best.... 2.5 hp johnson or a 55 minkotta?

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

Trolling motor, much more versatile. You could easily sell the motor if it runs. Or, it's always nice to have if you fish a larger lake with a longer run (save the t/m battery for actual fishing time) but a 2.5 isn't much quicker than a good t/m and battery.

Wilson reply :

ok..might sell my motor then...I also don't know my boat licence so i can run an electric without one i beleive so might end up doing that.

can you go into a bitmore detail on how to install the seats like that..i really like them.

you did an awsome job on your boat...im jelous.

_tyler_wright_ reply :

All you have to do on the seats is simply grab the seat mount without the seat on it and mark the holes. You could drill i pilot hole and put some stainless steel screws in them or you could get some self-tapping screws. That's if you get the mounts like LBH. Or you can run to the ole wally world and pick up a seat base plate. If you get that kind then youwll have to drill out a hole about 1.5" in diameter, then stick the seat plate in it and hold it down with some stainless screws. But if you get the seat plate you have to get a seat pin. Wich just mounts to your seat and makes it where you can remove your seats whenever you are transporting the boat.

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

You bolt them, no screws to back out,...ever

I will be building a tutorial with pics this spring

Wilson reply :

ok, thanks you have been a big help, let me know when you get the tutorial done id much like to see.

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

If I get out tomorrow, I'll get you a quick pic. MATT 5.0 has a pic of the hole and trim edging but after that, you would reach up inside the bench seat (after digging out the foam that's in there) and get the nut/washer onto the bolt sticking through. (Times however many bolts you have, 5, 7, 9...)(My pedestals have 6 I think)

MATT???? pic?

_tyler_wright_ reply :

LBH are you talking about the black rubber trimming? If so where could i get some? And my mistake about the screws i was thinking about putting the into my wood deck... my mistake

Wilson reply :

ok thanks,

and if the door trim he is talking about it what I am think it is, places like canadian tire, battery supply, other automotive places that carry parts and such ask for door trim.

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

Napa,Autozone...any place like that. Called "edge guard" for doors

Wilson reply :

ok well i am going to bed i will be on tomorrow. might have a few questions and will get the exact measurments of my boat.

Wayne P. reply :

This is how I have my 12' jon boat set up. My 10' was set up the same way. It is set up for electric only lakes now, but I remove the rear electric and add the 9.9 gas motor and 3 gal tank of HP restricted gas lakes. My front electric is 24V and the rear electric is 12V

Wayne P. reply :

Add'n picture

Wilson reply :

those pictures are really small.....any way you can e-mail them to me?

Wayne P. reply :

Yes, I can. I tried to put several pictures on the same post and resized them to fit and it didn't work. They are on the way.

Wilson reply :

I got them nice set up

and my boat is 42 inches wide at the bottom i went and measured it just now.

The length i am un sure of as it is frozen to the ground but it is def smaller then a 12 so I am gunna have to say 10 or 11 max probably.

I could have sworen that it was 11 , 6 when we measured it when I got it but ill check tomorrow or the next day as we are getting rain and should melt all this white stuff and ice.

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

11'6" x 42" is a 12. It's an awesome 12, I've never seen, nor heard of one in these dimensions.

Mine is a 1964, back when they made stuff to be bulletproof. It is an extra deep, xtra wide model but still only has a 39" width across the floor. Mine is an odd size and many 1236 owners are amazed at what a couple extra inches does for you.

Do you know the brand name? Do you have a serial #?

Wayne, a 10hp on a 1-' jon is somthin I gotta see, can you email me too?

(ps, on photobucket, you have to rename the pic after you save it for some reason. If you use original name, it will link to original upload for some reason. I resize, rename, and post, just a suggestion )

Wilson reply :

not sure of the brand it is gone as it now has search and rescue on the side so I am asuming that it at one point in time was used for search and rescue for fire department or something.

As for the serial number it is in side the boat. When i get it flipped over when everything is melted ill send you it.

Wilson reply :

ok so I got the boat out today the rain melted everything away.

The name of it is a Nolco. never heard of that.

any it measures 11'6" by 40" at the bottom and the top is 48".

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

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not sure of the brand it is gone as it now has search and rescue on the side so I am asuming that it at one point in time was used for search and rescue for fire department or something.
As for the serial number it is in side the boat. When i get it flipped over when everything is melted ill send you it.

Hull numbers will be for registration, serial number will be stamped on a metal tag and riveted to transom. Pm it to me, do not post it. (for your own protection)

Wilson reply :

there is no hull numbers, and i will pm it tomorrow to you.

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