RF813 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Is there an option I'm not seeing for a 3 person boat, that has the room / weight capacity & that's portable enough to put in the bed of a truck? I am currently using a Field and Stream Angler 10 (same as a pond prowler) and it has been perfect for me and my son for the past 2 years. Easy to lift and first perfectly in the bed of my truck. No complaints on what we've used it for so far. I'd like to be able to take my 2 girls out at the same time, and with that boat, it's not possible. I was looking at a Sun dolphin American 12, and it's close. Weight capacity would be ok (for now, while they're smaller), but doesn't have the person rating (or room, really) for 3 people. Even if they're smaller people. I do not have the room for something trailered, and some places I go a trailer isn't practical. If there's an option out there I am missing, I'd like to know what it is. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User casts_by_fly Posted January 22 Super User Share Posted January 22 Not sure how big your little people or or your truck bed is, but a 1442 jon boat (or maybe 1448 if its light enough to handle) is probably your best bet. A 1242 would be okay if your little people are 3-5 years old, but much bigger than that and you're going to be tight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airshot Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Years back I had a 1248 jon boat that would carry three adults but it was tight. It was called a river jon, extra wide and extra deep but very rare....sure wish I still had it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted January 23 Super User Share Posted January 23 I've got a lowe 12 foot jon boat (aluminum). I don't remember the max weight capacity but 2 adults is the most I'd put in it because that's what it says right on the USCG stamp. Putting 3 people in such a small watercraft is a recipe for disaster. Not just because of the weight, but also because of close physical proximity to each other while you're slinging lures. Someone's gonna take a treble to the head. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF813 Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 Exactly my concern, something 14 ft seems to be the sweet spot. I'm not taking chances with the kiddos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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