"Bill Kiene" wrote in message
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Many boat companies have a 14' aluminum Jon boat. I like the "1448" which
is 48" at the rear-bottom with a 70" beam. They run $1000-$1500 USD new.

Then get a good 55# thrust 12 volt electric motor (MinnKota) that you can
mount on the front or back for $200-$300.

You can buy a deep cycle 12 volt battery and a 12 volt charger for $100.

This will be great for 1 to 3 people.

I have to agree. One of the up and coming local anglers I know fishes out
of a 14' Waco jon boat with a foot control electric TM on the front. For
months and months that's all he used. He would push it off his trailer and
crank it back onto the trailer by hand. I don't think that basic boat is
even that expensive. Recently he acquired a little Nissan outboard so he
can explore the river a bit more.

Anyway, he fishes back seat to two or three "pro" anglers I know locally and
they always seem to do a little better when they fish with him. Nothing
wrong with those little boats, and his fishes very very well.
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Bob La Londe
http://www.YumaBassMan.com