Hi Chris,

That is a good boat for standing up and casting because it is 48" wide at
the bottom. All the 14' Lowe Jons are flat bottom. I think the modified-V
bow will help defect the chop a little.

It is rated for 25hp so with 8hp you will be lucky to get on plane by
yourself. A 15hp would be better but 20hp would allow you to take more
weight (people/gear). Two people, electric motor, deep cycle battery, dog,
tackle and ice chest = 25hp

I had that same boat but in the Roughneck model: R1448M which is .080" thick
skin where the one you are looking at is .072" (no big deal) and the
Roughneck is all welded where your model is welded and riveted. I think your
is about $1400 and the Roughneck is $2000. Your model is 260# and a
roughneck is 300#.

We fly fish from those wide Jon boats in 14 and 16 feet and they are great
for standing and casting.

Not good for open water on larger lakes or bays.

--
Bill Kiene

Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA, USA

Web site: www.kiene.com


"Chris" wrote in message
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I'm planning on buying a new Lowe L1448M jon boat. Will this boat be
stable enough in rivers and small lakes? Are there any differences
between the flat noses and the v noses of the boat? I'm planning on
getting an 8HP motor, do you think that will be enough power for 2
people. I'm not looking for speed, just enough to get around.


Thanks in advance,
Chris