Classic
Louisiana Jon boat
Wooden Boat
Plans
Homemade
Jon boat built from Uncle Johns plans
https://www.unclejohns.com/ Took me approx
six months to complete. 15' 7" long, floor is 46" wide and sides approx
17" tall. Floor and sides made from 3/8" ply, transom 1 1/2" ply. Outside
covered in fiberglass and 4 coats of epoxy. Inside is approx 80% covered
in fiberglass plus 4 coats of epoxy all over. Underneath has an additional
4 coats of epoxy/graphite mix. I finished it with Gliden exterior latex
paint - figured that since it will be out of the water about 95% of its
life and covered that it does not need marine paint. All deck areas have a
non slip additive. It is very stable and handles well. With a 15hp motor
it does about 20 mph and accommodates two people easily. I recommend Uncle
John's plans and http://www.raka.com for
fiberglass supplies, both were very helpful when I called with questions. |
Check out Simon's build on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEZs_QBufzg