12ft sears gamefisher jon boat

[gins331]

Can anybody tell me how big an outboard I can run on this boat? and be safe its pretty small, the only info tag I found said two person or 300 lbs thanks

 

[guy74]

Re: 12ft sears gamefisher jon boat

I'm not familier with that brand, but I have two 12' flatbottom jon boats. The Lowe is rated for 3hp the Landua is rated for 5hp, and both are rate 2 persons or 350 lbs. I would think that would be in the ballpark.

 

[gins331]

Re: 12ft sears gamefisher jon boat

Thanks have 6hp evinrude might use but gonna look for 3-5hp with gas tank on top cut down on tank on floor not much room in it

 

[erie_guy]

Re: 12ft sears gamefisher jon boat

Gins31,

I have a 12' sears, but with a V-hull. It is rated (nameplate) to have up to a 10 hp engine and 300# passanger load. I would guess yours would be ok with similiar hp engine. I personally have a Nissan 8hp on mine and it can plane easily with a full passenger load (usually 2 adults, 2 kids, and fishing gear) It also moves easily with a bow mounted minitonka electric w/35 # thrust.

Enjoy this fine fishing weather while we can !!

erie_guy
Port Clinton, OH

 

[Campylobacter]

Re: 12ft sears gamefisher jon boat

Ginns-

Fiberglass or aluminum? My father has a 12' fiberglass gamefisher and its rated to 10 HP. He runs the 10 no problem. I would not describe his as a John boat however, more of a semi-vee (perhaps like erie_guy's). If it is a flat bottom you won't want to go that high.

 

[ricky24100]

Re: 12ft sears gamefisher jon boat

you can run up to 5.hp motor

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 12ft sears gamefisher jon boat

you can run up to 5.hp motor

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