Modded Jon Boat 2 Year Update | Performance, Mods, and Other Things to Know!
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- čas přidán 12. 11. 2020
- Custom Jon Boat 2 Year Update
In today's video, we're giving you a performance update of our modded Tracker 1236 wide jon boat. It's been 2 years now since we bought the jon boat, and many things have changed since that day. Our goal is to share some of our thoughts about the boat itself, our usage, the modifications, and why you should consider buying one yourself!
We highly recommend this boat for beginners. As a relatively cheap entry-level boat, you can easily learn your essential boating skills without having to worry about damaging a more expensive boat. Your range is limited with the jon boat, so you can also stay close to shore to practice your navigation skills and learn your local landmarks. The small form factor also makes the jon boat easy to launch and clean, which means you can get out on the water much more often.
Stability is another great feature on the jon boat. Although we sometimes shift weight on the boat too quickly sometimes, we still consider it to be incredibly stable. It handles boat wake very well and its hardly ever a choppy ride to our destination.
The best feature about the jon boat is the custom modifications we've installed over the years. Overall, they have performed well, but continue watching the video for more details about each mod we've installed!
If you have any questions about the jon boat, feel free to leave them in the comments below!
Our Jon Boat Setup
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Jon Boat: Tracker 1236 Wide Jon Boat
Engine: Mercury 6hp Outboard Motor
Removable Boat Seats: amzn.to/30JSs9Z
Removable Swivel (For the seats): amzn.to/39q4oS9
Rubber Floor Mats (Can't find the exact ones, but these have good reviews): amzn.to/3hSOwdS
Fishfinder: amzn.to/3jDHI5C
Plano Box (For fishfinder battery): amzn.to/30HkHpT
Marine Adhesive: amzn.to/3gaLL7D
Loctite Waterproof Sealant: amzn.to/3fYEc3I
Mighty Max Battery: amzn.to/3hKfVyX
Casting Deck: Custom (How we built it: • How to Build a REMOVAB... )
Jon Boat Adventures Playlist: • Jon Boat Adventures
Customizing our Jon Boat Playlist: • Customizing Our Jon Boat - Sport
I have always had a 1232 aluminum jon boat with a 30lb thrust trolling motor for fishing in our local streams, lakes and ponds, both public and private. It fits in the smallest of trucks and vans, and even in some larger SUV's. Two young, strong people can handle it just fine at put-ins and take-outs, and pretty much launch it like a canoe. Last year I bought a new Suzuki 6 HP outboard for it. I'm getting old now, and therefore am shopping for a trailer so I can launch it the easy way. Thanks for the video.
I just got a trailer for my 1432, the trailer was $250 and is the best decision I have ever made!
I remember when you two gotthat boat!
Great job, gnetlemen!
Thanks for the thorough update. Lots of good information especially for someone new to Jon boats and boating overall. Nicely done!
I love this video. A long term update is so helpful and valuable. I just got a jon boat after owning a 19 ft Grady White and I love it. It’s so much easier to manage. You guys earned a new sub. 👍
finally found best review thanks for the idea keep it up brother
That’s a good looking boat, dudes! Glad you guys have had lots of adventures on that thing! Loved this video and all the broll.
Awesome job guys!! I remember watching your original video when I was building my Alumacraft 1236 a couple summers ago👍🏽
Thanks for the continuous support, Drew!
You guys have been extremely helpful as I’ve started to pick up boating. I’ve got the same boat and plan on putting a 5hp motor on soon. Love it. Thanks for the follow up video and review.
Thanks for the support! Feel free to check out some of our other videos for potential mod installation ideas for your own build
Nice rig, simple, functional. Well done.
I have childhood memories of fishing in bayous with Dad and my brother.
Great video guys thanks!
Great video guys, always looking forward to your videos
Thanks for your continuous support, Joe!
Well done, very informative. Looking at buying one today for small inland lakes.
Impressive video guys! Informative and professional
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Good vid guys. I am passed the point of limited options, but I am still considering a Jon just for all the reasons mentioned. Jons will always have their place. I will always respect to jon boat. Many memories in the jons
Lots of people look to bigger boats for fishing and just think bigger is better. I started on a motor canoe, went up to a big fancy center console and came back to a jon boat. If you REALLY need a big boat, that’s cool. But if you want a big boat to have a big boat, then I’d try a jon, even a used one as the all aluminum construction doesn’t really change with age. Feel free to go big or go home but sometimes a small boat gets the job done the best
Great job on your boat guys. I have the same boat but have an aluminum plate deck on the front with a 55lb thrust minn kota. I also run a 15hp mercury on the back. I can get up to 23 mph fully loaded with two adults. Good times and tight lines.
That's a beefy setup! It'll take you where you need to go and the trolling motor can finesse you into some good honey holes. Thanks for watching and enjoy your jon boat build!
Great setup and video thank you for sharing God bless....
Very good advice for anyone who may be thinking of upgrading from a kayak to a jon boat for a little more room and speed. The floor mats make things flatter to stand on and quieter to not scare fish. I have a 15' Mako Pro skiff also. I go through the same cleaning as your big boat although not as long due to smaller boat. So spraying down the jon boat and forgetting about it is really a bunch easier. Good video and good maintenance points for those who are trying to decide what type of boat to buy.
Thanks for watching! Hadn't even thought about the noise dampening properties of the floor mats. As someone who has grown up near the water, I find the jon boat to be that perfect in-between for a kayak and an offshore boat. You get the best of both worlds: mobility/ease of use paired with space/range. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Wish I had a boat like that when I was your age. Heck wish I had one now.
Awesome video I love mine!!
Another excellent video
Rad video guys, gladly subscribed!!!!
Seriously inspiring. Some nice water y'all got down there!
Thanks! The Florida Keys waters really are something else
@@TheReelStrike I've had the pleasure of fishing down there a couple different times. Always amazes me. I'm in north florida with like, a foot of clarity.. hah
Good video! That’s a nice boat and the simplicity and ease of use is why I added a little boat to my “fleet”.
Thanks for watching! It's such a great little boat to have
So informative.
Thank you very much you’re awesome
Incredibly well done overview
You could replace the bottom members only of your casting deckframe with cedar members. Those other framing components will not encounter water very often, so they are not likely to contribute significantly to any corrosion issues. I like this video. Several useful bits of information, particularly the use of commercial kitchen mats.
PS: if you drop something, i.e. hook, sinker,etc. It will be trapped in the holes of the mat, and thereby making it easier to find and retrieve. Get a small magnet tool to avoid fishing hooks out of these holes with your finger.
I'll be building a similar plywood version of the 1236 this summer from plans I have, and can incorporate some of your good ideas into it. Thanks for doing the vid?
Tight Lines,
Don
Pretty awesome guys. My Lowe 12’ is very similar but freshwater only
Awesome! We know that jon boats are more popular in freshwater, but our location is more centered around the ocean and its held up very well. Jons will always have their place in boating!
excellent content... Thank you! Can you please tell me what you used the mighty max battery for and how does it hold up? I have a 10 ft Jon boat, and I hoping to locate a good battery to power my trolling motor that won't take up to much of the limited space. Keep up the great videos.
Awesome
Hi, thanks for sharing. Where do you get those mesh bags at the front of the casting deck? I'm looking for something like that for keeping fishing tools.
I got my 12 foot with 15 hp Mercury both in great shape for 350. spent an extra 200 on good seats rod holders and cup holders for it
That's a bargain! There's definitely some good local deals on apps like OfferUp. We got our original plastic jon boat for cheap from there but decided to go with a brand new boat and engine when we upgraded. Tight lines and enjoy your jon boat build!
The great thing about job boats is they can be fished very basic or you can go all pimp your boat and turn them into very nice rigs.
Where did y’all buy the Jon boat? I’ve been doing some research and I like y’all’s setup. Thanks!
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Nice
Can you do a video on how you made your casting deck?? Please
I was thinking about the swivels and seats for use with the rental boat
Apart from the corrosion problem due to salt water have you been happy with those seats
How high does the seat set above the bench with the swivel attached.?
Looks like 4 to 5 inches above the bench surface?
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I have the same boat. Do i get the long shaft or short shaft outboard engine ?
Nice I have the same boat but only a 2.5hp Mercury I got the boat and a magic tilt trailer for 775$
Have you ever considered removing the middle seat? I'm thinking about doing it too mine, as I do a lot of boat camping and need the floor space for a large cooler. I also bring my dog and I know she'd appreciate the floor space as well.
We've never considered removing it all together, but initially we wanted to put a hatch on it and make it storage. Though, we found out that underneath the seat is actually a block of foam that helps with buoyancy so decided against it. I'm sure its definitely something you can do to free up space on the jon boat, I would just keep in mind that by removing some of the foam it might lower the maximum safe weight capacity.
Great video! I just bought a G3 1232 jon boat, you gave me ideas as well as answered some of my questions.
Question: Did you exceed the weight rating with gear and passengers? I know weight ratings are always on the conservative side.
With 2 people and all of our gear, we get pretty close to the total weight limit but we don't pass it. The boat still travels well when it's at full load and I wouldn't worry about it sinking, but I wouldn't bring on a third boater without removing a good chunk of gear to compensate. Still, it's better to be on the safe side with the weight limit!
On a 2005 Jon boat 12 ft long lumion how many model numbers come out and that 2005 jumbo
How many model different model numbers come out 2005
A 2005 12 ft Union jumbo how many different model numbers that come out in 2005
Great video! Is the boat stable? How much do you and your buddy weigh?
Thanks! We're both about 150 lbs. The boat is pretty stable in our eyes. It can handle wake like a champ and it planes very well. The only bad thing we have noticed is that a sudden shift in weight on the boat will tilt it very harshly and suddenly, causing the other person to lose their balance if not careful.
One time we were on the boat checking out a crocodile we spotted in the area and Junior grabbed onto the front seat, only for the clamp to lose its grip on the bench. Suddenly he was on the floor of the boat, and I nearly took a dip in with the croc! The small size of the boat just doesn't accommodate for sudden weight shifts. But other than that, it's very solid!
Gamefisher 12. 15 hp. Whoohoo!
When you installed the bow hatch did you have to remove any foam? Or was there none in there.
There was not any foam there
WHERE DID YOU GET THE SEATS?
Awesome video! Got a new subscriber!
Question: I’ve got a 12’ Lowe Aluminum boat with a Mod V Hull. I’ve never owned anything more than a electric trolling motor. I recently purchased a 4hp Tohatsu 4 stroke and every forum or group people are telling me I wasted my money and I’ll go maybe 1-2mph faster than the 45lb min kota I usually use. Think that’s a fair assessment?
Side note. I’m debating doing the 6hp carb swap sense apparently the Tohatsu 4,5,6 are same motors except the propeller and the carb and it seems to be a common mod.
Hey Jason, thanks for reaching out!
I'm not too familiar with Tohatsu's products, but I wouldn't necessarily call your purchase a waste of money. It really depends on a variety of factors like what waters you boat in (Ocean vs. Lake), what speeds you want to reach, how far you travel, and what mods you have on your boat. I'll give you some insight to how we use our boat:
We have a 6hp Mercury motor and reach speeds between 13-18 mph. While that wouldn't do much good to get us out on the reefs, it still suits our needs because we fish at nearby docks, canals, and mangrove areas. We plan to install an electric trolling motor in the near future to help us move quieter without spooking the fish. The Mercury motor will handle the traveling, while the electric motor will handle the finesse positioning. This type of division of functionality would help justify your purchase.
The 6hp gets the job done because we need the power to accommodate the extra weight on the boat (2 people + mods). If you're fishing solo and in calm waters, a 4hp could do the job just fine. If you're boating in a small body of water, an electric motor may be all you need. It's all situational, which is why I would take what the forum commenters said with a grain of salt.
@@TheReelStrike thanks for your response! Tohatsu makes Mercury outboards. From my research they’re basically the same motor but Tohatsu makes their own branded one then makes them for Mercury with their name.
I have the ability to purchase a carb/prop kit to basically make the 4hp the same as the 6hp because apparently the only difference is the carb and prop. But I’ll see how the 4hp does first.
I usually fish medium to larger lakes. 7 miles end to end to 20 miles end to end but never really cover the whole lake.
My boat is 110lbs, add myself, motor and gear and total weight is about 400lbs (no decks or big heavy mods). I think I’ll be fine solo but may struggle a little if I bring a friend.
Anyways thanks for your input and love the videos!
Jason McCallister Jason McCallister You are right on the Mercury and Tohatsu being the exact same motor, and they are both reliable ones at that. I would definitely recommend trying out the 4hp and see how it rolls but the 6hp carb swap would definitely help with covering more of your lake. We actually have a video on this channel showing speed tests with the 6hp Mercury and different weights (not including the boat) if it helps.
Does that 6 HP get you on plane?
Dig that
❤️❤️❤️❤️.... I'm looking to get one.. 14" ... but in Oregon state , no jon boat dealer...???
Oh man no John boat dealer in your state bruh that sounds like an opportunity for you, if selling is something you like I'm sure there's enough people would love to have one that doesn't actually have to have a trailer to haul it just put it in the back of the truck or on the top of the suv. bruh the point is no competitions over john boats yet lol
@@johngray2526 he's in Oregon nothing but drugged out scumbag hippies there with no cash!
@@jonmacdonald5345 dat don't sound good at all I didn't know it was that bad. In Oregon welp I'm in the south but every state has its flaws I guess lol I don't know anyone in Oregon but seeing Oregon Almighty ducks outfits kida makes the state looking like it's got revenue going tho welp yep I can see now why there's no jon boat dealer and thanks for the input.
The front hatch is fading, just spray paint it to match the boat color and then top coat with a UV clear coat. 😉
What kind of rod is the small clear fishing rod in the video
It remains me of the dock demon
@@cheifboo84 it is indeed a dock demon
Did you guys use bottom paint for salt water?
Nope, we just make sure that we wash the boat down really well (Especially the bottom) with salt-removing soap products. So far that's been more than enough to keep the boat in good condition
Hello i have the pelican bass 10 . Do you think can be use in salt water?
Really depends on the day and where
As long as you maintain your boat after each use you should be able to use it anywhere. Our aluminum jon boat is typically used in freshwater by other anglers, but we use ours almost exclusively in saltwater. We just make sure to clean it and store it properly afterwards. Like Carson mentioned, it will also depend on where you go fishing. You'd probably want to limit that boat to inshore canals and mangroves and nothing offshore if you want to be careful
Yeah I’m planning on getting the pelican intruder 12 it’s a 12ft plastic Jon boat I’m going to use it inshore with a 3.5 mercury or a nice fishing kayak have not decided a Jon boat will take more saving because of trailer, motor, and the boat what would you recommend?
Hi what do you guys use for stability?
We don't have any special modifications for stability. Our jon boat is just built with stability in mind
#1firstYou scare the fish when you throw the anchor like that.
#2I Hope this helps you catch em.
#3So Wearing white the followers will see you they won't bite.
#4Happy fishing. I like your boat. Your both Awesome Dudes. Please teach some little kids how to fish in future video that be awesome. Lady's like that.
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Where would be a good place to. buy some of those floor mats
There's a link in the description to a listing on Amazon, but we got ours from Home Depot. They're restaurant-style kitchen mats that are custom cut to fit the boat, nothing special. Walmart has some listings too
I'm gonna check those out, thanks👍
Are y’all thinking about a trolling motor to the jon boat?
That's something we've thought about a lot, but just haven't implemented it. I believe we have the motor but no marine battery. We would also need to figure out how to properly mount it on the front of the boat without interfering with the casting deck. It's definitely something we've considered and will likely implement in the future, but it hasn't been a huge priority since we usually anchor at our fishing spots
@@TheReelStrike yea finding a good placement for the Trolling motor is a bit difficult
@@RollaProductionsss it's possible to mount your trolling motor off center on the transom, while still maintaining your Outboard. I've done it.
@@bikeislife8405 oh ok thanks
Your fishing in saltwater with the Jon boat?
Yup!
@@TheReelStrike I'm impressed I didn't think those tin cans would hold up I have a track and grizzly 1860sc I fish and fresh water and its rusting
Cast Masters Outdoors Its all about maintaining it, cleaning after every use, maintaining the paint coat and using saltaway on any vulnerable spots
1:21..."and establishing good habits along the way" he says as they both stand up in a speeding boat wearing no PFD's. Engine kill switch lanyard? Who knows.
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Good Lord mine 32 inches I believe I'd love to have 52 inches of standing space. Y'all got a space shuttle as far as I'm concerned.
Awesome