"Doug" wrote in message
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Charles,

I just did a search for "Jon Boat" on Ebay, and came up with a bunch of
hits! If your looking for affordable, that might be the way to go. For
what you will pay for a new one, you might be able to get your ideal rig
there. I just seen a 12 Foot Lowe with a 9.9 Merc go for $900.00 on
there, and they seemed to be in good shape, early 90's or so. Just a
thought though, you might want to explore....

Doug


"Charles Summers" wrote in message
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Looking for a 12 to 14 foot jonboat... any brands that I should avoid?
Will be powered first with a trolling motor, eventually to be replaced
with a gas.

Won't be used in any big lakes, except maybe the coves at Percy Priest,
which I know I can navigate fairly well in a smaller boat. Otherwise, to
be used in the smaller lakes around here where the bigger fish hang out
(read: Stocked). LOL




You want a minimum of 13' and 14 is much better. I used to have a 14' Valco
the 14 weighed about 10# more than the 12 and carried about 170# more. More
room to move around in and much more stable. If you look at riveted boats
they normally scale less.