12' Lowe L1232 Jon Boat

[Stackmoney86]

This is my first boat purchase and wanted something to take on the family lake and other areas. Aside from all the HOLES in the benches, rail, transom and a slight pin hole in my stern floor I am pleased with it. Paint and hull are beat to death, but that is to be expected with the small price I paid for it. Not much is going to happen to the boat. Just going to do simple light setup and MAYBE a live well. I've seen a lot of people do amazing things with Jon boats, but to me this has me set for this year of getting around the lake outside of my kayak.

Since I will be doing somethings to it, and I love showing off my learning projects I will be updating you all on it. I paid $200 for the boat not including the battery or trolling motor.

If pictures are not allowed in this format feel free to remove. I tried attaching them, but my DSLR file size is huge.

My album is here with more pictures of the jon boat.
http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/stackmoney86/slideshow/Lowe L1232

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,.... I once had a jon-barge kinda like that one,....

Leaked like a sieve,..... All in all, it was too tippy for me, worse than a canoe,....

I sold it for what I had in it, 'n included a couple tubes of caulkin' with it,....

Good Luck with Yer's,...

 

[Stackmoney86]

Previous owners went crazy with self tapping screws. I can't wait to get Durafix and fix her this winter as far as cosmetics.

 

[Woodonglass]

Have you actually used the DuraFix product before? I've been researching it for a while and have seen a mixed bag for reviews. It seems to be a bit quirky in its application. Conditions seem to have to be just about perfect in order to get a good bond. Unless you have some major rib or structural damage I think you'd be much better off repairing small holes and leaks with the Gluvit or Coat-It epoxy products. A LOT of the members here on the forum use it with GREAT results. For a boat your size, you could do the entire inside of the boat for less than $30 bucks.

http://www.amazon.com/Amazing-GOOP%C.../dp/B004IPC28G

 

[Stackmoney86]

The holes I am speaking of using Durafix on is the rim and seat areas. It's all cosmetic. I may look at another method of sealing the holes up. I saw mixed reviews on it as well.

That Coat-It looks neat and easier than Durafix and probably the sure thing to prevent future leaks, etc on the jon boat. Price is excellent as well...thank you for posting that!

 

[64osby]

For the pin holes use JB Weld. If you need to sand it do it before it fully cures. I've also used a backer of aluminum for larger holes (on the inside of the hull).

The Gluvit or Coat-it is great for sealing leaky seams

 

[Stackmoney86]

Took her out on Lake Wedowee over the weekend. She handled wonderful. First trip in public waters and wife went with me. Also first fish brought it was a beautiful bass. Caught her within 20 minutes of being on the water.

I know for a fact though...TRAILER and navigation lights. I was disappointed coming in early when the biting picked up.

 

[Azbassaholic]

Cool find i always wanted a Jon boat now that i took my tri hull apart I want to go get one to keep me on The water in the mean time

 

[Stackmoney86]

This year I treated myself to a Coleman 5hp outboard for 50% at Academy. She runs like a champ. Currently breaking in the motor before I hit up the lakes this season.

Picked up a trailer last year and have to modify it to better suit my needs. Gets the job done, but I want to make it easier for me to load the boat and not have to get out and in the water every time and adjust the current bunks.