I am looking to replace my 82 Ouachita 14ft jon boat. In the last two weeks, I have patched 3 holes that were leaking. It hasnt leaked in the 2 years I have owned it. Now I find that the hull was a crack in the bottom that needs to be welded and I found a rivet to be leaking. So I think I may sell this boat to a machinest who can fix and I will buy another. Ive got a 15hp 2 stroke that will do 25mph or more so I want a well built boat. I also want it light so I want the best riveted 14footer with a 36inch bottom. It seems all of the boats sold today are about the same. I really liked the Oachita because it had three cross sections instead of two as all today have. This way the front seat is more up front and I can use the middle section to hold my fish finder. If I cant find one I like, I guess I will just keep repairing my 82 model.
