polar kraft jon boat

gtcjon

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Does anyone have any experiances or opinions about polar kraft jon boats. I am close to purchasing one <br />am and curious. My dealer hasn't had the brand long so he dosen't have a lot of experiance with them.
 

SpinnerBait_Nut

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Re: polar kraft jon boat

Not being nosey, but what kind of price has he quoted you?<br /><br />Does it come with a trailer?<br /><br />Curiuos minds want to know.
 

ahollinger

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Re: polar kraft jon boat

I have a 1970 polarkraft 14 foot john. I am the second owner. It is very narrow, which I don't much care for, but it has held up very well. It does not leak, and I see no evidence of any work ever being done on the rivits.<br /><br />All in all, I think they are a solid boat.
 

NiteFish

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Re: polar kraft jon boat

Polar aluminums are considered quality boats. Evaluating alum johns is fairly easy as you can see every joint, rib, weld, etc. Be aware of hull gauge as they are different even within some manufacturers. Heavy duty models tougher but heavier. There are also different grades of aluminum, some of the better boats use aircraft grade or T alloys. Also different widths in same lengths. Narrow johns are less stable.<br />As you shop for alum johns you will quickly notice the quality from the crap. Price is also a good indicator if buying new. Consider less common brands such as wrangler, xpress, war eagle, legend, if looking for tough alum. All have web sites.
 

Kenbo

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Re: polar kraft jon boat

The only polar craft jon boat I have seen has been in use by the NY State DEC Park Rangers in the Adironack mountains in upstate NY. I must say that I was impressed by the capacity of this boat to absorb daily abuse. This boat is 16 feet long and built like a brick house!
 

gtcjon

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Re: polar kraft jon boat

MV1668 boat and galv. yacht club trailer for $2000. <br />Boat is a new 2003 model. Does that sound about right<br />or high or what?
 

sloopy

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Re: polar kraft jon boat

wow thats a good deal!! what is the max horse power?
 
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