I just bought a 16 foot Big Jon from my grandpa and was wondering if anyone else has had one of these or something similar? 

I have a 14' Lowe Big Jon that I was bequeathed by my Dad when he passed. It's a 1981 model and he died in '85. He bought it and spent the next couple of years putting a deck and floor in it, adding 1 of the first digital fish finders, and a foot controlled trolling motor. He got to use the 3 times and got sick and died 6 months later. I've had it all these years since then, but I can honestly say that I haven't used it like I should have. I'm in the midst of resurrecting it now. Have you got any plans for yours? I wish mine was at least a 16'!

 

Mike

I want one. Go to tinboats.com and you can get a lot of info. 

I have a 16' big Jon that I love. I have it set up for bass,cropie or catfish with electric anchors and 40 hrs evenrude. Great boat if you don't mind a rough ride at high speed.