One of the benefits of owning a jon boat is the ability to transport without a trailer. Many smaller models can be loaded into the back of a pickup truck or even onto the roof of your vehicle. But what do you do when it …
Jon Boat Interior Lighting: Ideas and Easy to Install Options
Getting around your jon boat at night can be a real pain if you don’t have a headlamp or flashlight handy. And if you have others on your jon boat while it’s dark or getting dark, you want to avoid any accidents that could’ve been …
Jon Boat Outriggers: What You Should Know and How To Make Them
Having a stable experience when either cruising around or sitting idle on your jon boat is important for safety as well as stability reasons. And if you have more than a few crew present, you definitely don’t want to be practicing any man overboard maneuvers. …
Jon Boat in the Back of a Truck (How to Load, Legal Length, Etc.)
There may be a time when you don’t necessarily have the right gear to haul around your jon boat. If you depend on your truck bed to move it to and from the water, you’ll need to figure out if you can possibly put a …
Jon Boat Floatation Pods: Do They Help and How to Install
Whenever you hit the water with your jon boat, you may notice that it isn’t always level with the water. This can be a cause for concern if you plan on heading out to more shallow parts of the water, especially if you plan on …
How to Store a Jon Boat the RIGHT Way
Let’s face it, there comes a time when we have to put our jon boats in some sort of storage whether the seasons change or we just have to put it aside for a while. It’s important to take care of the way you store …
Jon Boat Livewell Ideas and Kits
Fishing is by far the most common activity I take part in while out on my jon boat since it’s easy to get around to the prime fishing spots. If you enjoy fishing, you know that storing bait can be a mess and keeping caught …
How to Measure Every Part of a Jon Boat (and Why)
Knowing the proper measurements of your jon boat can allow you to better plan for new accessory additions, to follow the necessary laws in your local jurisdiction, and to even get a better understanding of your jon boat’s performance. Learning how to measure a jon …
Jon Boat Tent Guide
Have you ever wanted to sleep on your jon boat? Having a tent out when camping out in the wilderness is a priority for sure, but there’s no doubt that you’d need a tent when camping in your jon boat. Deciding if it’s the right …
Bilge Pump for Jon Boat (Do I Need One and What Size?)
Water finds its way into all marine vessels some way or another. Whether the water is covering the dock, inside a cabin, or collecting in a bilge, there are certainly many reasons why you want to keep plenty of that water out and sent right …
