I need to get a jon boat for lake use. When grand kids are here, need room for 4. Power will be trolling motor, already have that. What do I look for when checking out a used one? How much am I going to have to spend?
Since kids will be on it try to find a wide one. Also welded is typically better then riveted and look for any stress cracks. I have 18ft riveted one but i check it for leaks and none so far. Check to make sure no rot if it has a wood transom. Also make sure the trailer is in good shape and set up for that boat.
Last but not least test run it.
Thanks, I’ll be looking around, good info.
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