broncstomper

basically, go with as wide as you can and still serve your purpose. The lake you forgot the name of Is Hartwell lake. I live about 10 miles from there and have fished all the lakes you mentioned at some point in my life. Most of the jon boats in this area are running up to 25hp and do just fine. I have a 1436 and the minnkota I have is an endura 40lb, It pushes it around the watersheds nicely.Usually can run for 4 or more hrs straight. I think you will be ahead of the game if you get a trailer even if you unload it by hand it is easier than loading in and out of a truck. my .02

man LBH What a great job, Mine is brand new and you got me wanting to paint it .judging by the lip on the seats you must have put wood over the factory benchs, Did you just screw it down. Same question for the floor, screwed into the ribs. I can't get over how great that looks.

I just found this site and am glad I did. I think you all are the crowd I've been hunting.(creative and knowledgeable). I just got a 1436 tracker jon boat and it has nothing. Now I have a 3 yr old son and one on the way so I don't want standing decks or anything fancy but i need a few things and my budget is low to nothing. I found a 9.9 johnson(haven't picked it up yet) and I have a 40lb minnkota.What I would like is to make some rod holders that can clamp on the side and be moved around. I also need an anchor( would also like to build that). I have a small trailer that came with a 10' jon and i have extended it but it needs runners and a winch. I would enjoy seeing pics of all ya'lls set ups. Thanks in advance.