Thread: Boat ideas

depends on what fishing methods you will be useing and also what types of water you will be fishing

What G said.

smaller lakes, jig fishing for the most part

the best advice is to get one that's at the very least 42" floor width. 48" is better. i prefer the carpeted factory boats because they have more flotation than a regular jon and tend to be more stable. not sure of your budget, but you could get a bass tracker panfish 16 or something similar for @ $3000-4000 in good shape, and they usually will have trolling motors, anchors,livewells etc. most jons dont have that.

I have a G3 1448lw and love it! Aint the biggest or prettiest but fishes 2 people vry well and super stable.

Originally Posted by huntinslabs

I have a G3 1448lw and love it! Aint the biggest or prettiest but fishes 2 people vry well and super stable.

i agree mine is 16 x 48 and very stable as well ,,the 23 inch sides are great

Same as above 48" minimum also 20" in rear for sure . 15 hp engine on rear place batteries in front of front row. Also after securing a trolling motor place 2 sheets of treated painted plywood down for a deck. Mt 1 or 2 pedestals with Tempress $129 seats after rolling astroturf on complete interior of boat. You can thank me later, take me fishing or something nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lowe boat $13
kTrolling motor 80 thrust plus $650

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As stated above, a 48" minimum floor width will make for decent stablility. The 20" transom would be a plus as well. I think a 1648 (16' long, 48" floor) jon boat with a 20" transom is probably one of the most versatile hulls out there for a general purpose rig on fairly calm waters. Good luck and I hope you find a boat that works well for you.