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 Re: jon boat vs canoe?
[Re: Twin]
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06/12/12 12:20 AM
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back2fishing
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@Bill.....Who do I hire to climb to the top? I dont like heights.
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Re: jon boat vs canoe?
[Re: Twin]
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06/12/12 12:51 AM
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back2fishing
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How much would a trailer for a PA 12 or 14 cost?
Robert
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Re: jon boat vs canoe?
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06/13/12 06:56 PM
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LexyFishing
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Definitely Jon Boat, specially for saltwater fishing.
I rather get a yak over a canoe.
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Re: jon boat vs canoe?
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06/13/12 07:11 PM
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chuckwagon
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How much would a trailer for a PA 12 or 14 cost? Used trailers are cheap. Look around....not over 100 to 150 dollars to handle a 12 or 14 ft. boat. Many trailers are just sitting around in backyards and at the edge of fields because they no longer belong to a boat.
****Sun sinking low....lines baited.....gentle south breeze blowing...you realize.........I AM! .
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Re: jon boat vs canoe?
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06/16/12 05:43 AM
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Big Black
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Re: jon boat vs canoe?
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06/16/12 11:40 AM
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Pferox
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Me three, or four, or what ever. Jon Boat, then a Yak.
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Re: jon boat vs canoe?
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06/16/12 12:48 PM
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texcajun
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I have owned and fished out of both. First was the 17' Grumman canoe with the 3.5 Tohatsu on the back. It would get me into silly places, and if I got stuck, just get out and pull it. Wasn't comfortable to sit in all day. Back rest would have helped. No standing in that sucker, unless you were looking to get wet. Caught lots of fish out of it, but it was mainly used as transportation to get me places I couldn't walk to.
Currently fishing out of the boat in my signature. Wouldn't go back to the canoe!
2014 Excel Bay Pro 203/2014 Mercury 150 Optimax Pro XS
Point me towards the water!
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Re: jon boat vs canoe?
[Re: Twin]
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07/10/12 08:49 AM
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Which brand/model Jon boat should I look for? I was thinking at least a 14' Jon boat.
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Re: jon boat vs canoe?
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07/10/12 11:27 AM
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Pferox
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I prefer a welded, heavy duty Jon boat, usually a little wider, and heavier. Holds up better, eliminates the chance of the rivets coming loose and leaking.
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Re: jon boat vs canoe?
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07/10/12 01:39 PM
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Another idea would be to get an otter/beavertail stealth 1200/2000. i just recently bought a 2000 and Will be taking it down on baffin bay and then hopefully lighthouse lake this weekend. If interested I can let you know how it performed.
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Re: jon boat vs canoe?
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07/10/12 03:35 PM
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The beavertail is $700-900. I would rather buy a gheenoe 15'4" for $1,050.
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Re: jon boat vs canoe?
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07/10/12 05:49 PM
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scott01
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If the 2 choices are jon boat or canoe, give me the jon boat. A lot more room available to carry tackle, cooler and fuel for the motor, or battery if using a trolling motor. Seems a lot more stable to me too, not to mention the ability to add more comfortable seating. Kayaks are nice too but then again you're limited on space.
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Re: jon boat vs canoe?
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07/10/12 09:30 PM
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crappie-mark
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jon boat. and get a wide body.
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Re: jon boat vs canoe?
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07/10/12 10:22 PM
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Which Jon boat is fully welded besides an alweld?
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Re: jon boat vs canoe?
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07/11/12 02:48 PM
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Haven't been able to find any Jon boats in my price range. I'm leaning towards a gheenoe with a 6hp motor.
How safe is it with a canoe? Would it sink pretty easily? I'm sure I might have to cross open water to hit the marshes.
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