Thread: Jon boat fix up o

Paul, it really depends on the boat. Is it a true jon boat with a square nose, semi mod v?? I have an aluminum bracket that I had welded to the front deck of my boat and mount the tm to that. Post a picture and I'm sure you will get more help than you may want. I for one will be glad to share my ideas of what works for me.

Originally Posted by arkcrappie

Paul, it really depends on the boat. Is it a true jon boat with a square nose, semi mod v?? I have an aluminum bracket that I had welded to the front deck of my boat and mount the tm to that. Post a picture and I'm sure you will get more help than you may want. I for one will be glad to share my ideas of what works for me.

Yes, it is a true Jon with square nose, a Sea Ark. Going to Conway today and will try to get some pictures posted tomorrow or Saturday. Thanks for the picture idea, never thought of that.

Paul

Check out tinboats.net, can probably find a pic or ideas there for your situation. GL

thanks for the heads up. will check it out right now, then headed to conway for some slab bites . anyone know if 89 is producing, or are they all scattered back to the main lake or the coves??

They make a universal mounting bracket for the trolling motor. It screws to the bow and has an adjustable leg for the correct height you screw to the deck. Your TM mounts on top of it. They are fairly inexpensive. 25-30 bux.

I did what you are wanting to do this weekend with my 14' X36" war eagle with a 15hp motor. I built the frame out of 3/4" square tubing and decked it with 5/8" plywood covered in marine carpet. I built a trolling motor mount along with an elevated graph stand. I have attached a few pictures but they are not the best quality.

Great first post loc on!!!! ... looks like a very well thought out project on your boat!!! ... cant wait to see some slabs from your rig ... welcome to the board!!

Excellent first post. Way to jump in there and help out. Looks good, reminds me of when I did my first boat, way back when.