Description
1648 Plywood Jon Boat – Long Fishing Deck
The 1648 Plywood Jon Boat with Long Fishing Deck is a stable, spacious, and highly practical flat-bottom design created for fishing, recreation, and light utility use. With its wide beam, generous bottom width, and extended forward casting deck, this boat offers excellent working space and stability for anglers and DIY builders alike.
Its long front deck makes it especially suitable for fishing applications, while the flat-bottom hull provides shallow draft performance and dependable stability on lakes, rivers, and sheltered waters. Designed for up to 25 HP outboard power, this jon boat combines practical layout, useful load capacity, and beginner-friendly plywood construction.
Why Choose This Jon Boat?
- Wide and stable flat-bottom plywood jon boat
- Large forward fishing deck for casting and gear storage
- Shallow draft hull for lakes, rivers, and sheltered waters
- Suitable for 15″ or 20″ outboard shaft configurations
- Designed for up to 25 HP outboard engines
- Beginner-friendly stitch-and-glue construction
Technical Specifications
- Overall length: 15′ 9″ (4.80 m)
- Beam width: 70″ (1.78 m)
- Bottom width: 48″ (1.22 m)
- Draft: 4″ (100 mm)
- Interior side depth: 19 1/2″ (481 mm)
- Full transom height: 21″ (533 mm)
- Forward fishing deck length: 7′ 6″ (2280 mm)
- Forward fishing deck width at aft end: 5′ 10″ (1780 mm)
- Forward fishing deck width at forward end: 3′ 1 1/2″ (952 mm)
- Maximum engine power: 25 HP
- Outboard shaft options: 20″ long shaft (508 mm) or 15″ short shaft (381 mm)
- Dry hull weight: 480 lbs (218 kg)
- Maximum load capacity: 3 / 4 persons @ 75 kg = 496 / 661 lbs (225 / 300 kg)
- Design category: C / D (inland and sheltered waters)
Construction Method
The 1648 Plywood Jon Boat is built using a proven plywood and timber stitch-and-glue construction method in an upside-down build configuration. This method creates a strong, durable, and lightweight hull while keeping the building process clear and accessible for DIY users.
Its straightforward structure makes it beginner-friendly and suitable for first-time boat builders working in a home workshop or garage.
This Jon Boat Built With
Imperial Version
- Bottom and sides: 3/8″ plywood
- Seats and frames: 1/2″ plywood
Metric Version
- Bottom and sides: 9 mm plywood
- Seats and frames: 12 mm plywood
Perfect For
- Fishing on lakes and rivers
- Standing and casting from a long forward deck
- Shallow water operation
- Light utility and recreational use
- DIY construction in a garage or workshop
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