Modded Jon Boat 2 Year Update | Performance, Mods, and Other Things to Know!
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- Custom Jon Boat 2 Year Update
In today's video, we're giving you a performance update of our modded Tracker 1236 wide jon boat. It's been 2 years now since we bought the jon boat, and many things have changed since that day. Our goal is to share some of our thoughts about the boat itself, our usage, the modifications, and why you should consider buying one yourself!
We highly recommend this boat for beginners. As a relatively cheap entry-level boat, you can easily learn your essential boating skills without having to worry about damaging a more expensive boat. Your range is limited with the jon boat, so you can also stay close to shore to practice your navigation skills and learn your local landmarks. The small form factor also makes the jon boat easy to launch and clean, which means you can get out on the water much more often.
Stability is another great feature on the jon boat. Although we sometimes shift weight on the boat too quickly sometimes, we still consider it to be incredibly stable. It handles boat wake very well and its hardly ever a choppy ride to our destination.
The best feature about the jon boat is the custom modifications we've installed over the years. Overall, they have performed well, but continue watching the video for more details about each mod we've installed!
If you have any questions about the jon boat, feel free to leave them in the comments below!
Our Jon Boat Setup
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Jon Boat: Tracker 1236 Wide Jon Boat
Engine: Mercury 6hp Outboard Motor
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Removable Swivel (For the seats): amzn.to/39q4oS9
Rubber Floor Mats (Can't find the exact ones, but these have good reviews): amzn.to/3hSOwdS
Fishfinder: amzn.to/3jDHI5C
Plano Box (For fishfinder battery): amzn.to/30HkHpT
Marine Adhesive: amzn.to/3gaLL7D
Loctite Waterproof Sealant: amzn.to/3fYEc3I
Mighty Max Battery: amzn.to/3hKfVyX
Casting Deck: Custom (How we built it: • How to Build a REMOVAB... )
Jon Boat Adventures Playlist: • Jon Boat Adventures
Customizing our Jon Boat Playlist: • Customizing Our Jon Boat
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I have always had a 1232 aluminum jon boat with a 30lb thrust trolling motor for fishing in our local streams, lakes and ponds, both public and private. It fits in the smallest of trucks and vans, and even in some larger SUV's. Two young, strong people can handle it just fine at put-ins and take-outs, and pretty much launch it like a canoe. Last year I bought a new Suzuki 6 HP outboard for it. I'm getting old now, and therefore am shopping for a trailer so I can launch it the easy way. Thanks for the video.
I remember when you two gotthat boat!
Wish I had a boat like that when I was your age. Heck wish I had one now.
Thanks for the thorough update. Lots of good information especially for someone new to Jon boats and boating overall. Nicely done!
I love this video. A long term update is so helpful and valuable. I just got a jon boat after owning a 19 ft Grady White and I love it. It’s so much easier to manage. You guys earned a new sub. 👍
That’s a good looking boat, dudes! Glad you guys have had lots of adventures on that thing! Loved this video and all the broll.
Nice rig, simple, functional. Well done.
Awesome job guys!! I remember watching your original video when I was building my Alumacraft 1236 a couple summers ago👍🏽
You guys have been extremely helpful as I’ve started to pick up boating. I’ve got the same boat and plan on putting a 5hp motor on soon. Love it. Thanks for the follow up video and review.
finally found best review thanks for the idea keep it up brother
Great job on your boat guys. I have the same boat but have an aluminum plate deck on the front with a 55lb thrust minn kota. I also run a 15hp mercury on the back. I can get up to 23 mph fully loaded with two adults. Good times and tight lines.
Good vid guys. I am passed the point of limited options, but I am still considering a Jon just for all the reasons mentioned. Jons will always have their place. I will always respect to jon boat. Many memories in the jons
Very good advice for anyone who may be thinking of upgrading from a kayak to a jon boat for a little more room and speed. The floor mats make things flatter to stand on and quieter to not scare fish. I have a 15' Mako Pro skiff also. I go through the same cleaning as your big boat although not as long due to smaller boat. So spraying down the jon boat and forgetting about it is really a bunch easier. Good video and good maintenance points for those who are trying to decide what type of boat to buy.
Well done, very informative. Looking at buying one today for small inland lakes.
Great setup and video thank you for sharing God bless....
Great video guys, always looking forward to your videos
Great video guys thanks!
Good video! That’s a nice boat and the simplicity and ease of use is why I added a little boat to my “fleet”.
Impressive video guys! Informative and professional
You could replace the bottom members only of your casting deckframe with cedar members. Those other framing components will not encounter water very often, so they are not likely to contribute significantly to any corrosion issues. I like this video. Several useful bits of information, particularly the use of commercial kitchen mats.