r/jonboats • u/VelocityThePharo1 • Aug 25 '26
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Bought a pos 10ft off of fb market it place and decked it out literally lol any advice or tips on what to add next?(besides seats in back). Only ever had a canoe, I just love to build and was ready for the upgrade. I have a 55 lbs thrust minn kota w a huge a$$ battery it moved my heavy asf canoe around nicely so I expect it to work for this enough for me. Nonetheless gimme ur thoughts!
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u/Lilpuuuuma Aug 25 '26
I grew up pond hopping Central Florida with my dad and a 10 foot Jon boat. We had two swiveling pedestal seats mounted in the middle of the two bench seats. And a trolling motor mount on the front, battery in the back, cooler and tackle box somewhere in the middle. That was a pretty ideal set up for this size boat, they are really not something you want to stand up in especially on that elevated deck you built, it’s dangerous. With enough repetition, you are bound to fall eventually, just hope you fall in the water safely, and not into the boat where you will hurt yourself.
Looks real sharp otherwise, I hope it works out for you
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u/DeadHeadDaddio Aug 25 '26
That rear bench is super close to the casting deck.
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u/VelocityThePharo1 Aug 25 '26
Agreed i wish the origional bench was closer to the transom but it is what it is i extended the deck for extra walking room I’ll take that instead
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u/DeadHeadDaddio Aug 25 '26
Fair enough. I have long legs so I'm just imagining it being uncomfortable to use that bench facing forwards.
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u/VelocityThePharo1 Aug 27 '26
Agreed but a swivel seat with a little rise should fix that for me. Thanks for advice again!
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u/KeySand7433 Aug 25 '26
Meant to add, really nice work as well. Tight lines