Greasy B Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 I guess its more of a rocker than a rake because the is no flat spot. One of the cool things about boats is how they vary based on where in the country they originated and how they are uniquely adapted to the type of rivers are in that area. I think the various Ozark Jons are as practical as ever on our rivers. With the new material available they may be better suited than ever. Do you think someone will come out with a traditional Jon hull constucted with the materials used on boats like Hog Island and Gheenoe? grizwilson 1 His father touches the Claw in spite of Kevin's warnings and breaks two legs just as a thunderstorm tears the house apart. Kevin runs away with the Claw. He becomes captain of the Greasy Bastard, a small ship carrying rubber goods between England and Burma. Michael Palin, Terry Jones, 1974
lee G. Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 Yeah, it is rocker, on mine at least, hard to tell on the picture, but i think rake would be a straight line , rocker is a curve. I think most are fine with metal jons, so i really dont foresee other materials any time soon. Dont think there would be big enough market. Hard to beat a metal boat for upkeep. Greasy B and grizwilson 2
grizwilson Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Greasy B said: I guess its more of a rocker than a rake because the is no flat spot. One of the cool things about boats is how they vary based on where in the country they originated and how they are uniquely adapted to the type of rivers are in that area. I think the various Ozark Jons are as practical as ever on our rivers. With the new material available they may be better suited than ever. Do you think someone will come out with a traditional Jon hull constucted with the materials used on boats like Hog Island and Gheenoe? I have a 2042 glass river boat with rake (more rocker) on both ends, great on White or Taney, the 17 aluminum boat is swell on smaller rivers. If I had the skill of Stein I would learn to weld plastic and build some of each size, the sheets of plastic come in 20 feet 48 inches, look at https://boulderboatworks.com/?keyword=boulder boat orks&gclid=CLOLo7eXm9UCFQYHaQod_-EKKA I tried to talk them into building some, they felt not enough market. Greasy B and Johnsfolly 2 “If a cluttered desk is a sign, of a cluttered mind, of what then, is an empty desk a sign?”- Albert Einstein
Smalliebigs Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Greasy B said: Wasn't too long ago BPS had a paddle Jon in their catalog, if I'm not mistaken they were long, maybe 18ft. Charlie Campbell help design them. It's good to hear they are still being made, I'd like to have one but I'm afraid the aluminum would make more noise than I could stand. This Shawnee river Jon is heavy and long but can also turn on a dime. HAHAHAHAHA.......sweet boat!!!!.... yer backyard looks like mine hahahahahaha but, you have more rigs than I do geez......very cool snagged in outlet 3 and Greasy B 2
Stein Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 8 hours ago, grizwilson said: I am not an expert, but a normal flat bottom, the bow (front) angles up (rake) and the stern (rear) is straight and flat. On the paddle jon it has a rake at each end, the boat floats well in either direction. It also keeps the stern of the boat from hitting when you float over rock ledge shoals that damage a normal boat. Here is a better picture note the rake (uplift) at each end Actually the specs are very close to the original plans one I built before I modified them. Plans called for 34" bottom width, about 46" top width. Lots of rocker, similar to than the one above. Sorry for the bad pic. Whack one station out of the middle and right at 17' grizwilson 1
Stein Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 I might be coerced into building another for someone this winter at the 17' x 34" bottom if interested... Probably go to 16' for the side panel length. It would eliminate additional side and bottom splices. Actually thinking about it more, 16' bottom, let the overall length go towards 17. Two splices on the side panels would allow staggering of the splices from the bottom splice. Someone's comment above about the aluminum being noisy also made me go wood instead of just buying aluminum. It's a soft thud when it hits something. I think it might be quieter than fiberglass even. I think the weight would be 150 lbs so very close to the aluminum. grizwilson and Greasy B 2
Gavin Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 Will spec it out after I pick it up this weekend. Might be a couple weeks, will be traveling.
lee G. Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 The 16 footer I built out of 3/4 boards came in a little less than 150 lbs. Stein.
fishinwrench Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 17 hours ago, Stein said: I might be coerced into building another for someone this winter at the 17' x 34" bottom if interested... What would the end cost be? No Special Deals, you gotta make it worth your time.
Gavin Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 Boat is sold. Just got it home. Will spec it out in a couple weeks, After Florida trip. grizwilson 1
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