Hello from a New Guy
Feb 18, 2020 15:07:21 #
dmountan
Loc: Clermont - central Florida
Thanks for the enjoyment and wisdom of the forum.
I'm a well-seasoned senior living west of Orlando, FL - Lake county is dotted with hundreds of lakes.
I am 2 hours from the Gulf or Atlantic. I enjoy surf-fishing.
Recently I am learning to catch/release bass out of my 12 ft v-bottom Jon boat.
Question - What is a good sized motor to push the Jon quickly and safely with 2 people and the gear?
I look forward to a lot of enjoyment from the forum - and all the additional fish I will catch because of it
I'm a well-seasoned senior living west of Orlando, FL - Lake county is dotted with hundreds of lakes.
I am 2 hours from the Gulf or Atlantic. I enjoy surf-fishing.
Recently I am learning to catch/release bass out of my 12 ft v-bottom Jon boat.
Question - What is a good sized motor to push the Jon quickly and safely with 2 people and the gear?
I look forward to a lot of enjoyment from the forum - and all the additional fish I will catch because of it
Feb 18, 2020 15:10:44 #
See what boat is rated for max Hp, thats what I would put on it. It will handle all load safely.
Feb 18, 2020 15:11:46 #
Welcome to the forum dm.
What does the capacity plate on the transom call for?
What does the capacity plate on the transom call for?
Feb 18, 2020 15:16:17 #
dmountan
Loc: Clermont - central Florida
No plate on the boat. Your questions leads me to ... I can look up a new similar boat and see what it is rated. Thanks
Feb 18, 2020 15:34:14 #
dmountan wrote:
No plate on the boat. Your questions leads me to ... I can look up a new similar boat and see what it is rated. Thanks
Should be able to contact the mfgr.
Or Google
Feb 18, 2020 16:43:33 #
dmountan wrote:
Thanks for the enjoyment and wisdom of the forum. ... (show quote)
Welcome to the stage dmountain any chance you could fill out the user profile so we know where you are talking about?
Also I have never seen a V bottom Jon boat. Only ones I have encountered are flat bottom. Can you post a pic please?
Feb 18, 2020 17:18:22 #
E.pa.al
Loc: Martin's Creek
20-30 lbs of weight for each hp,so take the weight of your boat + you & gear that should get u in the ballpark. Thats just a general rule,i would still try to find more info on ur boat contact local marina
Feb 18, 2020 18:13:44 #
Welcome DMountain. I have a 14 ft an it says 25 hp. I have a 9.9 hp on it.
You should be fine with a 9.9 hp
You should be fine with a 9.9 hp
Feb 18, 2020 18:15:53 #
Is you fish alone I would put all your gear in the front to hold the front down. Like some of the other guys have said i would check the boat out front to back
Feb 18, 2020 18:35:02 #
Pickle
Loc: Duplin co, NC
I'm guessing you have a round bottom v bow Jon boat. I wouldn't put anything bigger than a 9.9 on it. It will probably push you faster than you want at wot.
Feb 18, 2020 18:37:22 #
Feb 18, 2020 18:40:28 #
Another thing I'm pretty sure the older 9.9 2-stroke are lighter than the newer 4-stroke models.
Feb 18, 2020 19:00:54 #
Whitey wrote:
Is you fish alone I would put all your gear in the front to hold the front down. Like some of the other guys have said i would check the boat out front to back
I had a V bottom 14' fiberglass criss craft with a 9.9 yamaha. Thought that boat was heavy enough to cut through the water with just me in the aft.
WRONG! Needed weight in the bow to keep get it on plane.
Feb 18, 2020 19:59:25 #
I had one like that, I put those rear stabilizers on the back that stick out about a foot.and put a 15 hp on mine. Took a heat gun took off the 15 and stuck on a 9.9 sticker. It hauled across the lake.
But then again I just sunk my 6×6 can am in the the lake. Don't do as I do.lol
But then again I just sunk my 6×6 can am in the the lake. Don't do as I do.lol
Feb 18, 2020 20:20:12 #
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