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Post by DUCKMASTER1 on Jan 8, 2012 17:16:50 GMT -5
I am looking for a good 12 ft. john boat for me and my son. would like a flat bottom that is in good condition. Not wanting a trailer or anything else, just the boat.
Thanks
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Post by danf on Jan 8, 2012 19:36:26 GMT -5
Check with dadfsr, I know he's got an extra jonboat, but I'm not sure how long it is.
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Post by raporter on Jan 14, 2012 19:41:47 GMT -5
Duckmaster if you are wanting it for fishing small places think about a 10' two man plastic. I have both and the plastic is far better than the Jon.
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Post by DUCKMASTER1 on Jan 14, 2012 21:45:25 GMT -5
well I am wanting for both fishing and small water duck hunting, something to get me around on a couple of sloughs, that is why I am wanting the john boat instead of the plastic
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Post by esshup on Jan 14, 2012 22:28:19 GMT -5
Before you buy it, double check the weight capacity rating on it. You may be suprised how little they can carry. My 10' plastic has a higher rating than many 12' jon boats.
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Post by steiny on Jan 15, 2012 15:43:46 GMT -5
I would argue against the plastic boats, having owned both.
Plastic boats are extremely heavy compared to aluminum boats for loading in/out of a truck. Most of them also are double layered and it is very common to get water between the layers which is then not so easy to drain out. I had to drill drain holes in mine.
Jon boats are more open and roomier too.
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Post by DUCKMASTER1 on Jan 15, 2012 19:29:14 GMT -5
All I am looking for is a flat bottom 12 ft. John boat
Thanks
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Post by esshup on Jan 15, 2012 20:36:16 GMT -5
G3 makes one with a 56" beam. Thats about the widest 12' Jon boat that I know of. Max capacity is 470 lbs.
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Post by saltydog on Jan 17, 2012 12:17:23 GMT -5
duckmaster I know you said a flat bottom, but here is a couple of pics. $600 Just something to think about !!   |
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Post by jordanffemt on Jan 17, 2012 13:25:22 GMT -5
seen several on craigslist
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Post by joeyb on Jan 17, 2012 14:14:28 GMT -5
Love my 11' jon boat. More for carrying my gear than carrying me. I saw a bunch on CL too.
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Post by DUCKMASTER1 on Jan 17, 2012 19:38:02 GMT -5
I have seen some on craigslist, but not close to Evansville. Saltydog, nice boat, but just wanting something I can slide into the back of the truck, so a trailer would be out of the question.
No one down around here in Evansville has any for sale.
Have cash and custom made calls to offer!
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