Finally finished another Project Boat

[Rojo]

I dont think i can add anything about this that hasent been said, probably better than i could say it.
I feel it necessary however to add one thing.
I have a very well made 14x42 jon boat, and it has become a favorite.
But regardless of all that, never forget what they really are, and for what and where their best uses are.

I fish out of a 14x42 Southfork a lot also and love it. I foam filled it too along with installing a 100 gauge marine aluminum Floor. Mine has the large casting deck up front, no middle seat, I installed 2 built in tackle storage units in the rear seat, installed a center console with hydraulic steering. Covered every flat spot with SeaDek Camo when done. Real quite boat now.

[tattoodrew84]

Man great work I’d like to see the 14’ as well keep up the great work


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[Slab Apprentice]

Nice rig, man!


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[Rojo]

I found a picture of my Bud driving his boat. He's in his wheelchair, I fabricated a strap that held his chair close to the console in a chop. The chair used to hop aft in a chop without the strap.

[DockShootinJack]

Truly awesome

[tattoodrew84]

That’s great


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[Blackjeepjk]

Great job and very good work!
I’ve clearly got a different friend group. Mine is only pretty good at drinking beer!



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[Javelin 180]

That's awesome you do great work thanks for sharing sorry to hear about your friend.

[yobuck]

I fish out of a 14x42 Southfork a lot also and love it. I foam filled it too along with installing a 100 gauge marine aluminum Floor. Mine has the large casting deck up front, no middle seat, I installed 2 built in tackle storage units in the rear seat, installed a center console with hydraulic steering. Covered every flat spot with SeaDek Camo when done. Real quite boat now.

My question would be, what happened to the foam floatation in the rear seat before the modification ?
There are lots of people out there today doing very nice work in the modification of Jon boats.
And making use of the seats for added storage is among the most popular things to do.
I have had a conversation with a guy on Youtube about this just a few days ago.
His argument is that it dosent matter unless you flip the boat upside down, i mean how stupid is that statement?
Being out on big water in a big chop is not a good use for a Jon boat, period.
Im very glad the guy in the wheelchair had enjoyable times in his, but he would have been far safer in a different type boat, and still enjoyed himself.
Again i own as good of a 14’ Jon boat as can be bought, i also own a 17’ Key West Sportsman i hardly ever use.
But there is no comparison between the two in choppy water.
And nice modifications wont change that.