I own a 19’ Ranger and a 16’ Bass tracker Pro 165 with a 40hp 4 stroke Mercury. I love fishing out my aluminum boat. Not as stable or fast as the Ranger, but it’s so much easier to handle and I can get into some really skinny water with it. I put a saltwater terrova trolling motor on it and just bought a hydraulic jack plate. It will be a sweet little multi purpose boat.
Awesome that you are finding ways to let your kids enjoy fishing in the simplest way. My dad’s boat when I was little was a 10ft Jon Boat w/ a 7 hrs Johnson. No trolling motor and no electronics. I had to one hand paddle it and I caught a lot of fish from that simple boat. It’s the boat I learned to bass fish out of. Thanks for sharing!
1648 is absolutely a Jon boat. It's all about the hull design and the layout. Happy to see you getting this boat man...I've fished out of everything from a float tube to a big sport fisher and the days I remember most are those days fishing and crabbing out of the old man's Jon boat. Let the memory making days start!
NIce. I have a Lowe 1648 and I have a Honda 20 hp. I built it out with forward platform, storage underneath that, deck and lights that shine down on the deck so I can see when fishing later. My rig will fish all day on about three gallons of gas if I run alot. my cruising speed is 22 mph. thats a great rig you are getting there. I go gill netting for mullet in the winter and I go oystering too. : ) nice Brian, George.
hell yeah …ive got a welded 14/44 southfork custom loaded out …with a suzuki 20 hp,,on the fly jack plate…powertech ss 11 pitch ,,gps’s at 27.8 mph….i would take a tiller over a steering wheel any day
I have a 15ft fiberglass skiff I crappie fish from. It has a fourstroke 25hp Mercury on the back and a 70lb thrust Minnekota with spotlock on the front. It also has livescope and some very comfortable bass seats. It's a killer rig for the way I fish.
I bought a Tracker Topper 1542 and got a Mercury 20hp electric start or pull start best part I don't need a trolling motor it is so quiet plus I like jon boats better than my saltwater and bass boats I'm glad your a Mercury fan that's my best motor I've ran they take care of me when I call them have fun set the water on fire 😊
4 blade prop was a good idea. I just bought a 16.5 center console Alumacraft. 50 4 stroke efi merc on it. Perfect for the central Fl lakes I fish. Get a brought for a manual 8 or 10 ft spike too.I have a powerpole on mine but you can get by cheap with a used stickl. I can show you what I did. Plus you can let the boy Capt it as a learning experience. Nothing like the water. My Dad never pussied me and I learned a lot as a kid...Grew up fast.
Nice boat. I've got a Lowe 1648 with a 25 Yamaha, and bow mount trolling motor. Fun boat to fish out of. Wouldn't hesitate to buy another Lowe if I needed it.
My aekd and bro in law had a boat like that. We fish in 10feet deep ocean an fill up on 2lbs snappers all day long. Didn't have to go out far...miss that boat. Never had a Dad like you wish I did. Tight lines family. The boys will love it.
Fixed Jackplate would be on my list bob's machine shop has a fixed one $300 up to 40hp motor I have a 20hp on one. Don't need to spend on a hydraulic in a jon boat. On The Fly jack's are really cool im sure you've seen em.
Love this! I have a tracker panfish which is just a tricked out jon boat and I can get back into places other boats can’t …I also can fish bigger lakes without an issue! Can’t wait to see how your kids react to this
I love the Jon boat I got one 5 months ago and have not been in the water yet. Lol I live in east Texas and love to fish for pan fish enjoy fishing with your kids blessings to your family 🙏🏾❤️🎣
I fish on kayak I love it. Some times I do wish I had more range and a little apeed to go farther out , I been thinking about adding a gas motor on it soon .
U need to bring it to abingdon va we have some killer river fishing we have giant small mouth in our river it's called south holston river north and south fork check em out
Congratulations on the New Jon Boat 🎉 I have been looking at the L1652MT Jon and the L1648M Jon. Both are good looking boats. Not sure which one i like better ? Have to find a Boat Dealer that carries these Boats and Compare the two boats.
First Jon boat my buddy and I bought it used together. Wish we had a picture of it. Only had a 50thrust PowerDrive and would put it in the back of my buddies truck and walk it down to the creek. Believe it was a 10ft.
That’s gonna be awesome for you and the kids. I’ve got a 1654 with 25 hp tiller. Was all over Gumlog creek today on Hartwell. Until I got rained out anyways 😂👍🏻
Perfect, especially since your bringin kids. That xtra room will be nice. Got enough room to load up with camping gear too, if you want to head up river,
16ft'er is great for 2-4 people. I'd like to get a 10-12ft'er with 5-15 hp... and make a mini bass boat, only for myself to use. Put a trolling motor, on the front...and Do a raised deck everywhere except where you sit to use the tiller handle. Have the whole front to walk around.
I got a 2007 14 foot Tracker V Guide Jon Boat that I built a deck for and turned into a mini bass boat. It’s got a 2023 25hp Tohatsu and just a Minnkota Powerdrive and it gets the job done. I take it where Kayaker’s don’t take their pricey kayaks all the time 😂
Hey Brian, I just bought a 1648 myself and want to put a 30 hp Merc on mine as well. Please let us know how well it works out and the top speed you get. Love your videos, keep them coming.
My problem is im always in the market for a new boat. Regardless of how happy i am with my current rig. Currently running an 18-foot lund and searching marketplace for johnboats
My first boat was an alumicraft 14 wide came with an 8hp Yamaha that later I upgraded to mercury 25 tiler 2 stroke. Lol 8hp was no go on the Tennessee River 😮
Always have more fun in a Jon boat. I like a 16 ft. Less stuff to break, lot's of room, can be left outside forever & nothing will happen to the aluminum.
My first boat that I had what's a 12 ft Alumacraft Jon Boat and all I had was a trolling motor on it but my biggest bass I ever caught came out of a Jon Boat
Yo, crazy I didn't know you were in my area. Can you send me info on the jon boat. I had the concrete boat ramp on salida river up until a few years ago. Whats the average price on a similar setup. Im looking for the same thing. New follower here and broadway lake local.
I have a 16ft Saturn SD488 inflatable boat with a soft hull (SIB). It has a small leak I can't find and I want something I can take in the river and ocean, but it is a bit rough when the wind or waves get to big. Could a Lowe 1600 series be taken out in the bay safely?
My understanding is if you want 30hp, you would have to double the HP, Ott has a jet drive outboard on his aluminum boat and he takes it in some really skinny water. We have been out with three different guides that wouldn’t consider anything but a jet drive fishing rivers. I live near the Waccamaw River and it would be nice having to worry about ripping off the lower unit. Speed isn’t important in a Jon boat, is it?
We love that you've come full circle and will be spending time with your family on your new Lowe Jon Boat!
I own a 19’ Ranger and a 16’ Bass tracker Pro 165 with a 40hp 4 stroke Mercury. I love fishing out my aluminum boat. Not as stable or fast as the Ranger, but it’s so much easier to handle and I can get into some really skinny water with it. I put a saltwater terrova trolling motor on it and just bought a hydraulic jack plate. It will be a sweet little multi purpose boat.
Awesome that you are finding ways to let your kids enjoy fishing in the simplest way. My dad’s boat when I was little was a 10ft Jon Boat w/ a 7 hrs Johnson. No trolling motor and no electronics. I had to one hand paddle it and I caught a lot of fish from that simple boat. It’s the boat I learned to bass fish out of. Thanks for sharing!
Love Captin Dave's. Thats where i get all my parts for the Mercury. Ole Barry, known him for YEARS. 🙂
I’m super hype. I have been wanting to get me that same boat so can not wait to see the videos
1648 is absolutely a Jon boat. It's all about the hull design and the layout. Happy to see you getting this boat man...I've fished out of everything from a float tube to a big sport fisher and the days I remember most are those days fishing and crabbing out of the old man's Jon boat. Let the memory making days start!
Congrats, bud! You're going to love it!
Don’t stop, believing! Hold onto that feeling!!!!!
Much love, man long time subscriber.
just retired in July and a Jon boat is what i will look to buy and fish from, a good used one.😊
Just call it the B Lat Flat!
Love it man I want one. I currently fish out of a 16ft pontoon. Love it. It will go places that boats can’t with plenty of room.
NIce. I have a Lowe 1648 and I have a Honda 20 hp. I built it out with forward platform, storage underneath that, deck and lights that shine down on the deck so I can see when fishing later. My rig will fish all day on about three gallons of gas if I run alot. my cruising speed is 22 mph. thats a great rig you are getting there. I go gill netting for mullet in the winter and I go oystering too. : ) nice Brian, George.
hell yeah …ive got a welded 14/44 southfork custom loaded out …with a suzuki 20 hp,,on the fly jack plate…powertech ss 11 pitch ,,gps’s at 27.8 mph….i would take a tiller over a steering wheel any day
Congrats on the boat 🎉! How does GREATNESS sound? You and the kids enjoy and create memories
I have a 15ft fiberglass skiff I crappie fish from. It has a fourstroke 25hp Mercury on the back and a 70lb thrust Minnekota with spotlock on the front. It also has livescope and some very comfortable bass seats. It's a killer rig for the way I fish.
Cool Brian, Congrats.
I’ve had my 1652 Jon boat since 1997. Love it!
I bought a Tracker Topper 1542 and got a Mercury 20hp electric start or pull start best part I don't need a trolling motor it is so quiet plus I like jon boats better than my saltwater and bass boats I'm glad your a Mercury fan that's my best motor I've ran they take care of me when I call them have fun set the water on fire 😊
Congratulations on you're new boat let the memories begin 😊 enjoy
Brian, you inspired me to get my first John boat. 12 to 14 to 16ft tracker super guide. Looking forward to see some john boat content.
4 blade prop was a good idea. I just bought a 16.5 center console Alumacraft. 50 4 stroke efi merc on it. Perfect for the central Fl lakes I fish. Get a brought for a manual 8 or 10 ft spike too.I have a powerpole on mine but you can get by cheap with a used stickl. I can show you what I did. Plus you can let the boy Capt it as a learning experience. Nothing like the water. My Dad never pussied me and I learned a lot as a kid...Grew up fast.
Welcome to the club we are appreciative of you joining
Nice boat. I've got a Lowe 1648 with a 25 Yamaha, and bow mount trolling motor. Fun boat to fish out of. Wouldn't hesitate to buy another Lowe if I needed it.
My aekd and bro in law had a boat like that.
We fish in 10feet deep ocean an fill up on 2lbs snappers all day long.
Didn't have to go out far...miss that boat.
Never had a Dad like you wish I did.
Tight lines family. The boys will love it.
Fixed Jackplate would be on my list bob's machine shop has a fixed one $300 up to 40hp motor I have a 20hp on one. Don't need to spend on a hydraulic in a jon boat. On The Fly jack's are really cool im sure you've seen em.
Just got a Lowe Bug Jon and I love it. Nothing but fun, now I gotta deck it out.
Love this! I have a tracker panfish which is just a tricked out jon boat and I can get back into places other boats can’t …I also can fish bigger lakes without an issue! Can’t wait to see how your kids react to this
I love the Jon boat I got one 5 months ago and have not been in the water yet. Lol I live in east Texas and love to fish for pan fish enjoy fishing with your kids blessings to your family 🙏🏾❤️🎣
Love this. Love River fishing.
We love Jon boats nothing like family time on the water making good memories ready to see yall in action brother
I fish on kayak I love it. Some times I do wish I had more range and a little apeed to go farther out , I been thinking about adding a gas motor on it soon .
Great video….I enjoy your content and commentary. Just bought a used Weldbilt 1548 with a 25hp Evinrude e-tec., Motor Guide X3.
U need to bring it to abingdon va we have some killer river fishing we have giant small mouth in our river it's called south holston river north and south fork check em out
To see a big name angler like you get a John boat is great stuff. Now you on my level lol. Nice boat!
She clean! I could definitely see fishing out of a similar rig. Although, my first will likely be a foot- peddle kayak - looks like too much fun!
Congratulations on the New Jon Boat 🎉 I have been looking at the L1652MT Jon and the L1648M Jon. Both are good looking boats. Not sure which one i like better ? Have to find a Boat Dealer that carries these Boats and Compare the two boats.
Love it man I want one.
ODB: Olive Drab Boat
First Jon boat my buddy and I bought it used together. Wish we had a picture of it. Only had a 50thrust PowerDrive and would put it in the back of my buddies truck and walk it down to the creek. Believe it was a 10ft.
I been waiting for this one B-Lat!
Great boat. It can handle fairly rough conditions
That’s gonna be awesome for you and the kids. I’ve got a 1654 with 25 hp tiller. Was all over Gumlog creek today on Hartwell. Until I got rained out anyways 😂👍🏻
Perfect, especially since your bringin kids. That xtra room will be nice. Got enough room to load up with camping gear too, if you want to head up river,
Yeah! You can!!!
Nice looking boat B. Also looks like Dave's is the place to go for a used boat. 🤔 I'll tell him BLat sent me.
16ft'er is great for 2-4 people. I'd like to get a 10-12ft'er with 5-15 hp... and make a mini bass boat, only for myself to use. Put a trolling motor, on the front...and Do a raised deck everywhere except where you sit to use the tiller handle. Have the whole front to walk around.
You should name the boat LIL JON
Not bad at all
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Whaaaattt
Okayyyyy
Brother wtf you duck hunt!? Makes me love you more! You need to did videos of hunting success or struggle we’d all love it!
I got a 2007 14 foot Tracker V Guide Jon Boat that I built a deck for and turned into a mini bass boat. It’s got a 2023 25hp Tohatsu and just a Minnkota Powerdrive and it gets the job done. I take it where Kayaker’s don’t take their pricey kayaks all the time 😂
Hey Brian, I just bought a 1648 myself and want to put a 30 hp Merc on mine as well. Please let us know how well it works out and the top speed you get. Love your videos, keep them coming.
Man me and my dad just got a 1648 aura! We’re gonna build it out by next season
My dad has 1994 g 3 John boat 14 x48 with a 9.8
We might need to see you run some jug lines for catfish in the new jon 👀
Bring it to me. Let's trick it out!
Your kids will love growing with the jon boat as as they become comfortable with it, they can take it out without Dad!
I would love another Jon boat for small ponds and getting clams.
Get with me I got one for sale
Nice.
My problem is im always in the market for a new boat.
Regardless of how happy i am with my current rig.
Currently running an 18-foot lund and searching marketplace for johnboats
been holding off on getting a jon boat, worried I will never kayak fish again..
Felicidades! One day ima save up for one
My first boat was an alumicraft 14 wide came with an 8hp Yamaha that later I upgraded to mercury 25 tiler 2 stroke. Lol 8hp was no go on the Tennessee River 😮
My first boat was a 16 ft Lowe Roughneck!
16ft console with a 10hp built up to 15hp so i can still fish motor restricted waters. I want my boat to resemble a larger rig. Built to the nines. 💪🏾
Always have more fun in a Jon boat. I like a 16 ft. Less stuff to break, lot's of room, can be left outside forever & nothing will happen to the aluminum.
Nice i want one too ima have to work extra to get one also
16x48 is a great boat
My first boat that I had what's a 12 ft Alumacraft Jon Boat and all I had was a trolling motor on it but my biggest bass I ever caught came out of a Jon Boat
Yo, crazy I didn't know you were in my area. Can you send me info on the jon boat. I had the concrete boat ramp on salida river up until a few years ago. Whats the average price on a similar setup. Im looking for the same thing. New follower here and broadway lake local.
Is capital Dave's in Anderson?
Excite Boat!
I like this
Bro I would have gave you my 2017 Grizzy Tracker 1654 with 40 Jet Drive Mercury I don't use it at all
My bass boat is a Havoc RDBST 1553. Always makes people laugh when I call it a john boat.
They 12s but they clean tho
LMAO
Most underated comment!!! LOL, exactly what i thought
@@CecilWoodley I'm glad someone knew what I was referencing!!!! Check out my 20s.... Those ain't 20s.... Yeah they are... No... You right🤣🤣🤣
Hahahaha beat me to it!
Should have gotten the jet boat, like Ott Defoe uses.
Why?
@@BrianLatimerFishing it's fast and can go really shallow
I have a 16ft Saturn SD488 inflatable boat with a soft hull (SIB). It has a small leak I can't find and I want something I can take in the river and ocean, but it is a bit rough when the wind or waves get to big. Could a Lowe 1600 series be taken out in the bay safely?
Did you say "new competition boat every year"?
We don't need an explanation on why you need another boat because we all would have done the same thing 😂😂😂
Dang Blat, it’s hard to hide money. I’d call it Tin Horse
How told you i was trying to hide anything?😂
@@BrianLatimerFishing love ya BLat
Sweet
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Dang 30hp that sucker will scoot
Name it. Little Latt and sons
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LAT - ITUDE
If you come to Florida can swing by and grab me lol.
See you in the am!
That axle looks like it won't enjoy big pot holes
I can’t think of anything that enjoys potholes
Just wondering why you didn’t go jet drive since you’re talking skinny water.
This isn’t a jet boat. Jet drives are too slow
My understanding is if you want 30hp, you would have to double the HP, Ott has a jet drive outboard on his aluminum boat and he takes it in some really skinny water. We have been out with three different guides that wouldn’t consider anything but a jet drive fishing rivers. I live near the Waccamaw River and it would be nice having to worry about ripping off the lower unit. Speed isn’t important in a Jon boat, is it?
My White what?
My mother passed away when i was 18 i put her name on my boat just a thought
LatimerLuminum
Two words... Hydro Turf.
You should holla at me