my new(to me) crappie/catfishin machine

[Kajun]

well i had no luck last season getting a running motor for my lil 14ft jon boat, so i missed crappie season..i spent the winter rebuilding a 25hp johnson...its done and ready to go but yesterday i found an 18ft alumacraft jon boat with a 35hp johnson both 1984 ..that runs good...been looking for a cheap used 18fter for a few years now...something big and stable........i found it on craigslist and called the guy and went seen it..we put it in the water and i ran it...it ran like a scalded ape...130 psi on both clinders ......he wanted $1000 for it.. but he went down to $900 so i bought it :D

needs alil work on the inside..i'll be replacing the casting deck and i'll put a false floor in it and add my seats...the trailer is kinda short for it so i'll be looking for another trailer soon also...

here she is....

[STUMP HUNTER]

Congrats on your fine- little TLC and it will be ready to go, good luck with work ahead.

[catman]

looks like a great fixer, how about some pics when you are done.

[minnowsoaker]

nice find! Would love to see pics of the whole project in progress. Keep us posted.

[Fatman]

You should check out the thread by Anchor Puller I think it was, she redid her whole boat and showed lot's of photo's you might find some really good ideas.

Fatman

[jimeisaac]

Check out:
TinBoats.Net • View forum - Boat Modifications

[wrwest]

That is a nice fine and a good project, Congrats...

[captinparker]

Try moving the winch forward and if that isin enough,try lengthining the tounge.

[Crappie Reaper]

Try moving the winch forward and if that isin enough,try lengthining the tounge.

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[Kajun]

thanks folks....

Jimeissac...thats a great site for jon boats..thanks.. been looking for a site like this...

captparker...good idea...i'm gonna try lengthing the tongue..my friend has a scrap piece left over when he did his plus he has a welding machine..so i'll try that route first..