Id save up for a small outboard later.

Is a jon boat worth it. Is It The Same As A Bass Boat. Jon Boat Planet is a place for sharing things about boating as I learn them and helping other boat owners and newcomers to enjoy their boating experience even more. Also what type of boat am I looking for semi v full v or flat bottom for a lake.

Jon Boat worth it. Living in an apartment and I have a FWD SUV. Its a wooden hull 1448 with a 15 Suzuki 4 Stroke on the back.

Many anglers will buy a Jon boat and convert it into a bass boat as it is considerably cheaper than buying a one. This boat offers an all-weld aluminum construction with foam filled interior sides for quitter ride and additional strength a center console design and is equipped with a 150 hp Mercury outboard single axel trailer. Their flat bottom and shallow draft make them ideal for calm water use but less suitable for rougher waters.

Might be able to splurge 2-3k for a decent Jon boat with a trailer and a good trolling motor. Like any large purchase there will also be finance options available though they may not be directly available from the seller of the boat. Furthermore aluminum is very strong.

Average hull cost of around 2500 4000 and a 60hp engine will cost around 5000 7000. I knew that with it being a wooden hull I would eventually have some rot issues but I basically bought the motor and got the boat and trailer for free. Compared to bass boats Jon boats are a lot cheaper.

Aluminum jon boats can operate in extremely shallow rocky waters or waters submerged with obstructions like corals weeds oyster bars and no serious damage would come to them. Aluminum Jon Boats can last decades if not a lifetime. For example a 12 ft polythene Jon boat can be bought for as little as 550 while a larger 18 ft aluminum Jon boat can cost as much as 4000.