well, i am new to the forum, and i was wondering what type of boat i need for like a really small pond. like, do i need a john boat? how big does it need to be, and how much pound thrust for a motor do i need? lol, thanks for the help. i have a float tube, but thats kinda old... lol, should i buy a raft and put like some ply wood on the bottom of the thing (you gotta remember i am 13...)?

Hey I have a 12 foot aluminium row boat,with a 30# thrust motoer. I put 2 papped seats on the benches and thats more than enough for the small lakes and ponds I fish .Total Ivestment was 380.0o and I have it 6 years now and the only maintainance has been painting the hull and changing the carpet. I also had to get a new battery this year.

12-14 ft. jon is perfect.Get you some comfortable seats and a 30-40 lb. Minn-Kota and you're in business.

i have a 12 ft. boat i'm rebuilding right now. I like this size because its nice and manueverable in tight coves, ponds, etc.

i am 13 too, I have a 12 foot jon boat that i converted into a bass boat. All these guys are right. there should be a jon boat for sale in your area for a good price.  Good Luck!