Live.2.Fish Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Hello everyone! I just joined and enjoy reading everything this site has to offer! I have read a lot about the different types of jon boat conversions on these message boards and have seriously given them some thought as of late. I guess you could say I was "inspired" on how creative one can get with a jon boat. My question is this: How stable is 1436 jon? I want something that I am able to stand up in to fish. Is a 1436 jon reasonable for this or should I be looking for something at least a 1444 or 1448? (also, i'm 6'7" tall, just thought I would toss that in) Any help would be wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Gatorbassman Posted January 23, 2006 Super User Share Posted January 23, 2006 I would go with the wider boat. I would also go longer to a 16 foot if you can. I have a 1444 and It works just fine. I just put an elevated casting deck on it and it is still very stable. I do wish I had a 16ft boat when it comes to fishing with friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 As far as stability goes, anything 12 or up is fine, especially a 14 but with your size, I would consider Fluke's suggestions strictly on the basis of room. Stability won't be an issue for you, but storage and casting space might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basser89 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 My Dad has a 1448 jon boat and has put decks on it. We've fished out of it quite a bit and we've never been thrown out yet! LOL! When I was in the market to get my own boat, Dad and I talked this over a good bit and I decided on a 1668. Given your size, you may want to consider bumping up some. You'll be a little more stable and have more room and storage too. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatfish Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I have a Lowe 1652MT with decks and console steering all installed by myself, and it is very stable when fishing by my self. I can move all over it and not worry, when some one else is with me it moves around a little, not enough to get tippy but enough to get your attention. Get the widest boat you can afford and you won't reget it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Grey Wolf Posted January 23, 2006 Super User Share Posted January 23, 2006 1448 is the smallest I would buy , but a 16 footer would even be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassindude Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I would say buy as much as you can afford. More room is always nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senko_77 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 mine is a 1452, and me and my freinds would dive off of it this summer at the lakes. so all 3 of us would stand on the edge, and it never even came close to tipping. 36 inches wide is not stable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassnleo Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I have a Tracker Grizzly 1648, wouldn't go any smaller. It's stable and has room to move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live.2.Fish Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 Thanks for all your comments. Can't wait for spring!! ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Be sure to show us what you end up with!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basser89 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Good luck Live_2_Fish! Can't wait to see what you came up with! Got my W2's this week! As soon as that check comes back, look out, new deck, here I come!!! I'll post pic's when I'm done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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